Assembly for Grades 9 and 10 in the Theater.
SWC Activities for Grades 11 and 12 in different locations.
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Monday, October 31, 2016
MS STUCO Meeting
There is no MS STUCO meeting today as Mr Fidler will be on a field trip with 8-1. The meeting will be held on Thursday.
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Field Trip of Neo Native 3 and FA Neo Native 4
Neo Native 3 and FA Neo Native 4 students, don't forget we have the field trip today.
If you are with Ms Shan (Shan laoshi), meet in her classroom first. If you are with Mr Jiang (Jiang laoshi), meet at the main entrance.
We will set off right after morning mentoring!
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8-1 Field Trip Today
As mentioned last week, all of the 8-1 class will be away from school today on a field trip. Classes 8-2 and 8-3 will be away tomorrow and 8-4 and 8-5 will be away on Thursday
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Attention Mathletes
We will meet at lunch in the FA space to practice for the upcoming school competition. Will you make the team to travel to Hong Kong in February?!
Will you be invited to join the Advanced Mathletes ASA?
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ISB Accreditation Visit
As you may be aware, ISB works with outside agencies to obtain Accreditation. Basically, these agencies have created indicators which exemplify school quality and they judge schools against these indicators. If they judge you to be proficient, you then obtain Accreditation, which helps families to know that they are enrolling in a wonderful school when they choose to attend ISB. If you want to know more about this process, you can read about it on Dragons Gate (http://ift.tt/2fyd6F9).
As part of this process, we will have a team of 16 people visit ISB from November 4th - 11th to renew our school's accreditation. These visitors will be reading the reports that have been created by our school committees and conducting interviews with various community members. You may also see these visitors in your classrooms throughout the week at various times. Please feel free to say hello throughout the week, and help to make our visiting team feel welcome while they are on campus.
The Visiting Team will have their office space in rooms 1226, 1227 and 1228 in the MS/HS Library while they are on campus. Please note that these rooms will not be available for student use from Thursday, November 3rd to Friday, November 11th.
Thank you very much for your support of the Accreditation Process at ISB!
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ISB Accreditation Visit
As you may be aware, ISB works with outside agencies to obtain Accreditation. Basically, these agencies have created indicators which exemplify school quality and they judge schools against these indicators. If they judge you to be proficient, you then obtain Accreditation, which helps families to know that they are enrolling in a wonderful school when they choose to attend ISB. If you want to know more about this process, you can read about it on Dragons Gate (http://ift.tt/2fyd6F9).
As part of this process, we will have a team of 16 people visit ISB from November 4th - 11th to renew our school's accreditation. These visitors will be reading the reports that have been created by our school committees and conducting interviews with various community members. You may also see these visitors in your classrooms throughout the week at various times. Please feel free to say hello throughout the week, and help to make our visiting team feel welcome while they are on campus.
The Visiting Team will have their office space in rooms 1226, 1227 and 1228 in the MS/HS Library while they are on campus. Please note that these rooms will not be available for student use from Thursday, November 3rd to Friday, November 11th.
Thank you very much for your support of the Accreditation Process at ISB!
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Hawthorne by Pennyfarthing
Pennyfarthing Homes brings a stunning new development to Vancouver’s West side. This amazing development will consist of 1-3 bedroom residences ranging from 680 sq ft to 1,433 sq ft over 7 storeys.
The Hawthorne is situated next to the lovely Queen Elizabeth park and just a short walk along Cambie will bring you to the Oakridge mall where you will satisfy all you shopping and dinning needs.
Pricing has not yet been determined. Please register and join our VIP list to be one of the first to receive information
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“At the Crossroad of American Policing” — Chief Art Acevedo
“We have got to raise our game, You are commanders. If you don’t like it, you can move on, or you can demote. I’m not going to hold that against anybody if it’s not for you, but we have got to step up… We are in the crossroad of American policing and the problem isn’t cops, it’s leadership!” — Chief Acevedo to his command staff after two questionable uses of force by Austin, TX police officers.
These are difficult times for police chiefs. On one hand, they need to be the leader of the department. On the other hand (and an equally important one) they must represent the community and their interests. When the interests of rank and file officers or those of the community are seen not to be addressed, problems follow.
The one thing I learned as a chief was to be aware of BOTH interest groups. BOTH matter. At the same time, most our nation’s police chief in larger cities report to the political head of the city — the mayor — who is also cognizant of these and many other interest groups.
I learned that changing police takes time; time that must be filled with passion AND patience. Hear what Chief Acevedo had to say to his top commanders. Was this the best approach? What else could he have done?
Tony Plohetski of the Austin American-Statesman wrote on October 20, 2016:
“After two of the most controversial police use-of-force encounters in his tenure, Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo stood before an assembly of high-ranking officers tasked with carrying out his vision for the department, using raw and emotional language to express his frustration in a private meeting.
“In each instance — the shooting of an unarmed teen and the violent arrest of a teacher — Acevedo, one of the nation’s most tenured major city chiefs, had swiftly and publicly condemned the actions of officers, a decision that led some inside the department to question how much Acevedo supports his troops.
“In a profanity-laden tirade behind closed doors with his top brass, Acevedo questioned how anyone, much less one of his 18 commanders, could have disagreed with his assessment and desire to hold the officers responsible. He acknowledged the department had “taken a step back” and called upon them to push changes down to the rank-and-file — or to rethink their careers.
“’We have got to raise our game,’ Acevedo said in the August 10 meeting. ‘You are commanders. If you don’t like it, you can move on, or you can demote. I’m not going to hold that against anybody if it’s not for you, but we have got to step up.'”
One incident involved a traffic stop of an African-American schoolteacher, Breaion King, which resembled the aggressive arrest of Sandra Bland earlier this year by a Texas highway patrol officer and the fatal shooting of an emotionally distraught young African-American teen, David Joseph, who was running naked down a street.
Commenting on the public release of his comments that were secretly recorder by one of his commanders, Acevedo said, “This person that did this, did me a personal favor because I think it confirms to this community that I walk the talk whether the light’s on or the light’s turned off, whether it’s outside in public or behind closed doors.”
You can see the use of force videos and hear excerpts from the command staff meeting which were put together by the Austin American-Statesman HERE.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Lemonade Mile
Saturday, November 5th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and support a good cause. See the ISB Calendar for more information.
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Through their eyes
Create a video that helps us empathize with a person or a group in our community
Identify a unique perspective
Make a 60-90 second video highlighting someone’s involvement in our community
Must get permission
Criteria:
1.Original View – opens our eyes
2.Compelling – tells a story
Submissions to dmunro@isb.bj.edu.cn by November 7 via email
Best 3-5 videos will be shown November 8th
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Calling all Mathletes
Bring your lunch on Tuesday and join us in the FA for another prep session for the School Competition!
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CHILDREN OF MADAIFU ANNUAL APPLE SALE IS BACK !
Please refer to the attached poster and pre-order form. Place your orders soon and help support this worthy cause.
Please contact Mr. López in 3406 for questions.
Click here to see the pre-sale form
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5th Block this week
This Wednesday at 2:30, the grade 11 students have Math HL or SEHS HL and grade 12 students have Math HL.
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FUTURES PUBLIC RADIO (FPR) NEEDS YOUR QUESTIONS FOR BRYN BARNARD
Good Morning Middle School!
Futures Public Radio is a new student initiative in Futures Academy. We are a group that is going to be posting podcasts, audio interviews, videos, short documentaries, culture, reviews, poetry, sports highlights, dance and theatre reviews, etc. on our website. We are still in the stage of setting up our site but first we need your help to create some new pieces to put on our site .
Have you heard of Bryn Barnard, our visiting author? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a professional published author? Have you ever wondered what it really takes to to write an acclaimed novel? WE WANT YOUR QUESTIONS to ask by Barnard himself in our interview.
From Mon- Fri we have a 'questions box' set up in the MS/HS cafeteria and we invite you to add your questions and your name into the box so that we may hopefully ask your questions in our interview.
Please drop a question and your name in our "Questions for Bryn Barnard" box and support FPR in involving our ISB community's questions in our first interview series.
Have a great day!
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Mandelbrot Mathematics Club
The Mandelbrot Mathematics club is moving it’s math meeting to Mondays! Monday meetings means that many more math admirers might make it more often. Our next Individual contest is Monday, November 7 and our next Team contest is Wednesday, November 23. We will still meet in 1108 and newcomers are most welcome. See Mr. McRoberts or Ms Sostak for more m-formation.
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Hawthorne by Pennyfarthing – An Elite Collection of 44 Luxury Cambie Condos
At a Glance
- 7-storey residential concrete building
- 44 1- to 3-bedroom condominiums
- 3 levels of underground parking
- prime Queen Elizabeth Park location
- minutes from Oakridge Centre shopping
- easy access to Canada Line
- goal of LEED gold rating
Above All Else
Pennyfarthing Homes rises to new heights on Vancouver’s West Side with the introduction of Hawthorne, an elite collection of 1- to 3-bedroom residences adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Park on Cambie Street. Hawthorne redefines modern luxury living through progressive architecture, finely crafted interiors, and exceptionally sized floor plans. Rising seven storeys, above all else, Hawthorne will be home to a limited few.
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Hawthorne’s superb Westside location provides you with convenient access to all your daily needs. Just a short walk along Cambie at Oakridge, find grocery shopping at Kin’s Farmers Market and Safeway, banks, a pharmacy, post office, public library, telecom providers, medical centre, cafes, restaurants, Hudson’s Bay department store, home decor stores, travel agencies, boutique shopping, and specialty shops. For your recreational needs, there’s skating, swimming, and a gym at Hillcrest Community Centre. Steps away at Queen Elizabeth Park, enjoy a stroll through its lush gardens, exercise your pet at the dog park, play a game of tennis, or hit the links for a round of golf. At Hawthorne, live the high life.
Pricing for Hawthorne
As this project is in pre-construction, Pennyfarthing has not yet released pricing information. However, given the success of Pennyfarthing’s other Cambie Corridor projects, we expect Hawthorne will sell out quickly. Don’t miss out! Sign up to our VIP list above.
Floor Plans for Hawthorne
Final floor plans have not yet been made public. Nevertheless, we know there will be a family-friendly mix of 11 1-bedroom, 21 2-bedroom, and 12 3-bedroom homes. Ground floor residences will all have private patios and the three top floor homes have private rooftop decks. Average home sizes range from 680 to 1,433 sq ft.
Amenities at Hawthorne
Residents will have shared use of a ground floor amenity room with a patio, small kitchen, and washroom. There will also be a shared rooftop deck.
Parking and Storage
Hawthorne will offer three levels of underground parking accessed from the lane. There will be 51 vehicle spaces with two handicapped spots and space for 61 bicycles with 11 lockers and 12 vertical stalls. Thirty-four homes will have in-suite storage, while 13 will have in-room storage.
Maintenance Fees at Hawthorne
Will be released with pricing information.
Developer Team for Hawthorne
Since its formation in 1980, Pennyfarthing Homes has fulfilled the home ownership dreams of nearly 3,000 home buyers throughout the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and California, all the while setting exacting standards of integrity, reliability and professionalism. Following on Bennington House and Grayson, this is Pennyfarthing’s third development in the Cambie Corridor.
To design Hawthorne, Pennyfarthing has chosen Shift Architecture. Shift is a high-performance practice with a track record of respected, inspired projects throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. With proven expertise in multi-family housing, Shift boasts a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Renowned for its collaborative design process, Shift’s team of core personnel draws upon a deep collective well of experience spanning decades.
Cristina Oberti, a respected interior designer whose name is well-known in Vancouver, will be applying her extensive knowledge and systematic design process to create a unified look and coherent design for Hawthorne that conveys a unique and coherent, yet stylish message.
Expected Completion for Hawthorne
To be announced. Sales start in early 2017.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in the Cambie Corridor, Kerrisdale, or Southeast False Creek?
Check out these great Cambie Corridor Presales!
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Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park – Spacious Cambie Corridor Presale Luxury Condos
Pure West Property Investment in partnership with GBL Architects is proud to bring you their new Luxury Development Contessa located in the very popular cambie corridor. This stunning development will feature a six-storey mid-rise building which will include 18 1-bedroom, 19 2-bedroom, and eight 3-bedroom condominiums. Sizes will range from 608 to 1,177 sq ft. There will also be 3 lane way townhouses. Located on the corner of West 37th enjoy the stunning views of Queen Elizabeth park and withing close proximity you will also have great shopping and dining options.
Be apart of an Amazing community and register now for more information and pricing.
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5 Spine-Sparing Strength and Conditioning Program Strategies
In his book, Back Mechanic, Dr. Stuart McGill frequently uses the term "spine hygiene" to describe how individuals position themselves during various everyday and athletic tasks to manage their back pain. Most of the strategies speak to the positional side of things, but I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at some strength and conditioning program strategies you can employ to keep the spine healthy over the long haul.
1. Don’t pick up heavy dumbbells.
The stronger you get, the bigger a pain it is to pick up and position dumbbells, whether it's for rows, presses, or single-leg work. Things are even harder when the heaviest dumbbells are positioned on the lowest tiers of the dumbbell rack. We've been brainwashed for years that dumbbells are more spine-friendly than barbells, but this simply isn't always true. Being able to unrack a weight from chest height and not having to swing it into position can be invaluable once you're developed an appreciable level of strength. I'm not saying not to use heavy dumbbells, but rather to be very careful with this approach if you're someone who has dealt with low back pain.
2. Cycle in heavy bilateral loading.
Make no mistake about it: a barbell will allow you to move the most weight in your program on the overwhelming majority of exercises. Unfortunately, this also means that the compressive and shear forces on your spine will generally be highest with barbell exercises. That doesn't mean that you need to eliminate them, but rather that you need to cycle them out periodically to give you a little break. At the peak of my powerlifting career, I'd always stay away from squats, deadlifts, and good mornings for the first 10-14 days after a meet. It was all lower intensity work, anyway, so plenty of single-leg work and glute-ham raises was a perfect fit.
3. If you are going to do both in the same session, squat before you deadlift.
There are many theories as to why deadlifting is so much more exhausting both systemically and locally, but regardless of the one to which you subscribe, you'll surely recognize that heavy pulling before squatting is a recipe for a cranky back. After all, there is a reason you always squat first and deadlift last in every powerlifting. A few of my favorite approaches in terms of sequencing are:
a. Squat heavy, deadlift for reps
b. Squat heavy, deadlift for speed
c. Squat for speed, deadlift heavy
d. Squat for speed, deadlift for reps
Occasionally, you can dabble in some speed deadlifts before you squat, but once you've reached a solid level of strength, I think you'll find that it still just doesn't work out all that well.
4. Don't train in a fatigued state if you don't move well.
Experienced lifters with great core control can usually get away with training through fatigue as long as the training loads aren't outrageous. Interestingly, though, if you look at the typical recreational runner with back pain, it usually starts after they've already been running for a while. Fatigue changes the game, as they start to substitute lumbar extension (low back movement) for hip extension.
This doesn't just underscore the importance of gradual return to running progressions; rather, it reminds us that those with a history of low back pain need to spend a lot of time training with perfect technique in non-fatigued states. As McGill has discussed, they're better off doing multiple sets of shorter prone and side bridges than they are trying to hold one set for 60 seconds.
Over time, these good positions because second nature and accepted as the norm "subconscious awareness." Every second the individual spends in a bad position, though - either because of poor positional awareness or an inability to overcome fatigue - is a step in the wrong direction.
5. Go to split-stance.
Just as single-leg lower body work can be much more spine friendly than bilateral work, simply going to a split-stance on other exercises can be helpful for minimizing unwanted spine movement, too. As an example, we always teach our wall slide variations with a split-stance, and you'll also see this approach integrated with rowing and landmine press technique, too.
Wrap-up
These are obviously only a few of seemingly countless ways to keep your lower back healthy in a strength and conditioning program, so I'd love to hear some of your suggestions in the comments section below!
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Possible traffic delays this evening
In recent days, and especially yesterday, we’ve encountered significant delays at the Exhibition Centre due to weather and an ongoing security exhibition which finishes today. For the majority of buses this is not a concern, but for buses that travel through East Shunyi and Sunhe areas please note that there is the potential for delay this afternoon and evening.
We’ll attempt to redirect as many buses as we can away from this area, and also inform parents by telephone or SMS of any bus that is delayed by more than 30 minutes.
Kind regards
The Bus Office
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Improved Searching And Filtering In Magnet AXIOM
One feature enhancement in Magnet AXIOM that IEF users will appreciate is improvements in searching and filtering. In AXIOM, we’ve made searching and filtering almost instant. You can stack filters to help narrow your search criteria and swap out any that no longer apply or aren’t needed. Searching and filtering in IEF allowed for a lot of customization, but it was generally slower to search through all the evidence recovered. AXIOM definitely speeds this up and creates a more intuitive flow for layered searches and filters.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
ISB Kungfu team
On October 16th, five members of the ISB Kungfu team, on behalf of Xie’s Martial Arts (XMA) traveled to Shaolin Temple and Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, to compete in the 11th China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival. Collectively, we brought back 1 gold medal (Amanda Shu; Shaolin fist), 6 silver medals and 4 bronze medals.
The participants were as follows:
- Amanda Shu (9)
- Emily Du (9)
- Karen Chen (9)
- Lawrence Xu (11)
- Trinette Wong (12)
Before the tournament, we spent October Break training at Beijing Shaolin Wushu School, the biggest Wushu school in Beijing, where scenes of Karate Kid II were filmed. The link below is a short video documenting our adventures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_DYJcUca0&feature=youtu.be
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Illustrating Inspiration with Bryn Barnard
What disease causes dizziness, red spots, a black tongue, and a rapid heartbeat? The answer is "Chickaloo," according to the creative young minds in 4RB.
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Tutoring Center Promotes Personalized Learning
Since it was founded four years ago, ISB's tutoring center has gone from strength to strength as a vibrant learning community where students help each other.
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Movember Kick-off Public Shave
Join us in the HS cafeteria from 11:50 – 12:50pm where stylists from West Salon will be here to give FREE SHAVES to kick-off Men’s Health Awareness Month. Calling all teachers and HS boys to get rid of that fall face scruff and start your moustache fresh. Can’t grow a mo? Don’t fear! They can also provide custom head shaving! Get involved!
11:50 – 12:50pm, Nov 1, HS Cafeteria.
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MS STUCO Hoodie Sizing
The following students should see Mr Fidler in the MS Cafeteria at Lunchtime today, to check the sizes for their STUCO hoodie
Jovan Steyn, Edgar Lee, Nathan Chan, Olivia Xiao, Annie Young, Maxine Lim, Rebekah Black, Minwook Lee. If any STUCO reps would like to check their size again, drop by.
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Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park – Spacious Cambie Corridor Presale Luxury Condos
At a Glance
- exceptional Cambie Corridor location
- 3 laneway townhouses
- 45 1- to 3-bedroom condominiums
- short walk to Queen Elizabeth Park
- upscale Oakridge Centre shopping
- Signature BC Liquor Store
- Hillcrest Community Centre
- Canada Line rapid transit station
Spacious Luxury on the Westside
Pure West Property Investments, in partnership with GBL Architects, bring you Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park, the latest luxury development in the hot Cambie Corridor district. With roomy condominium and townhouse residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, Contessa is ideally suited to families that appreciate the advantages and conveniences of modern urban living. Nearby schools, recreation, and shopping mean you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle from walking and cycling to meet your everyday needs.
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Situated on the corner of West 37th Avenue and Cambie Street, Contessa’s outstanding location allows you to easily enjoy the lush beauty of Queen Elizabeth Park’s manicured gardens and its numerous leisure activities, such as golf, disc golf, tennis, lawn bowling, and tai chi; or bring your children to Hillcrest Community Centre for baseball, skating, soccer, swimming, and more! Just two blocks away, take care of your grocery shopping at Kin’s Farmers Market and Safeway in Oakridge Centre, then stop off on the way home at Vancouver’s largest Signature BC Liquor Store for the perfect wine to pair with dinner. For endless shopping and dining options, the Oakridge Canada Line station is your express ticket to Vancouver city centre and downtown Richmond. At Contessa, experience the quality of life from human-centred urban design.
Pricing for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Pure West Property has not yet published pricing information. We recommend interested buyers sign up to our VIP list above to ensure priority notification of new developments. We expect Contessa to be very attractive with buyers due to its liveability and prime location.
Floor Plans for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
As this project is in pre-construction, floor plans have not yet been released. However, we do know there will be three laneway townhomes with private patios, courtyard main entrances, and rooftop terraces with green privacy buffers. The six-storey mid-rise consists of 18 1-bedroom, 19 2-bedroom, and eight 3-bedroom condominiums. A variety of expansive floor plans, with or without dens, range from 608 to 1,177 sq ft. Ground floor homes each have their own private, landscaped patios, while top floor homes have individual rooftop terraces.
Amenities at Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Contessa residents will enjoy a lushly-landscaped outdoor plaza with shaded seating and a children’s play area. At the southern end are community plots for urban agriculture that take advantage of exposure to the sun. A shared rooftop patio offers a warming fire pit with comfortable lounge seating and a communal dining area with all the necessary outdoor cooking amenities.
Parking and Storage
Contessa will provide residents with 51 vehicle stalls and 60 bicycle lockers in two levels of underground parking. Bicycle racks in front of the main building entrance will also be available to visitors. Each townhouse will have its own private underground parking space with direct entry into each residence. Most homes have in-suite storage; five have their own secure storage in the parkade.
Maintenance Fees at Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Will be included with pricing information when available.
Developer Team for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Pure West Property Investments chose acclaimed GBL Architects to design Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park. GBL is a progressive Vancouver-based firm of 38 architects, project managers and technicians with a 25-year reputation of providing a full range of architectural services to the private and public sector. GBL design with the belief that form plays a vital role in defining experience through an ever-changing dynamic between sculptural artistry and social responsibility. No stranger to the Cambie Corridor, GBL’s other projects in the neighbourhood include Homei Properties’ Henry at 5389 Cambie, Transca Development’s Primrose, and The Regent at 523 West King Edward.
Expected Completion for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
To be determined.
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Chief: Cast a Bold, Breathtaking Vision
But first let’s take a look at the other seven errors:
1. Not establishing a great enough sense of urgency.
2. Not creating a powerful enough guiding coalition.
3. LACKING A VISION.
4. Under-communicating the vision by a factor of ten.
5. Not removing obstacles to the new vision.
6. Not systematically planning for, and creating, short-term wins.
7. Declaring victory too soon.
8. Not anchoring changes in the [organization’s] culture.
These eight errors are very consistent with my experience in leading organizational transformation. (It’s always good when one’s experience dovetails with research!)
Kotter says this about step three — vision — and the topic of today’s post.
“Without a sensible vision, a transformation effort can easily dissolve into a list of confusing and incompatible projects that can take the organization in the wrong direction or nowhere at all. Without a sound vision [any new project or program] will not add up in a meaningful way. In failed transformations, you often find plenty of plans, directives and programs but no vision…
“In a few of the less successful cases that I have seen, management had a sense of direction, but it was too complicated or blurry to be useful… A useful rule of thumb: If you can’t communicate the vision to someone in five minutes or less and get a reaction that signifies both understanding and interest, you are not yet done with this phase of the transformation process.”
[From “Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail,” John Kotter in HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Change Management. Harvard Business School Publishing Corp., 2011.]
In Arrested Development, I also tackle the importance of vision-casting. For me, it was the first step in the transformational process. Although I would concede that Kotter’s list which included creating a sense of urgency and having a powerful coalition go before casting the actual vision.
Step One: Envision: Police leaders must cast a bold and breathtaking vision to ensure a distinguished future for policing.
A GOOD VISION statement should be short, bold (even
breathtaking), and those hearing it for the first time should be able to clearly remember it the next day.
One quickly learns, however, that this is the easiest step. In order for a vision to work, it must be shared with others whom it affects. But having something shared with you is much different than having your vision become theirs.
Like most chiefs new to a department, I came with a vision that was, at first, a set of expectations as to how I wanted the men and women of my department to conduct the business of policing. These expectations came about through my own learning and experience—the things I thought important.
From day one as a chief, I began to describe my expectations for the department at every opportunity. I was in the business of selling organizational change.
I found that one of the top opportunities to do this was at the graduation of a class of new police officers. This was always a big event in Madison. I wanted my new officers to know who I was and what my expectations were—but most of all, how passionate I was about
them.
“Employ your full skill at all times and to all persons.
Prevent, manage, or intervene in situations requiring
police service.
“Be open, accept change in this changing world, develop and maintain a broad perspective of your function and the society in which you work, be flexible and develop the ability to grow with the people you serve.”
[Police Recruit Graduation, 1974.]
But before my expectations became the driving vision for the Madison department, there was a lot of work that first needed to be done…
First, police leaders are needed who are not only monomaniacs with a mission, but who are willing to stay around long enough and to suffer through the pain that inevitably comes with an organization in the process of change.
Second, there needs to be constant and on-going support by the community including elected officials—those outside the organization—to help make the vision a reality. Leaders must cast their vision outside the department as much as they do inside of it.
Third, those within the organization must know their leader is willing to engage in a process with them to develop the vision. They, too, must be willing to participate in the work to make the vision become a reality and do all that they can to operate under its direction…
Looking back, I think I would have cast a vision statement that was even stronger and bolder: “We will become the best police department in America.” Deep-down, that is what I was after. We, in the Madison would lead and become the best police department in our nation. We would share what we learned and how we did it with others.
- What’s your organization’s bold and breathtaking vision?
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Malware Can Hide, But It Must Run
It’s October, haunting season. However, in the forensics world, the hunting of evil never ends. And with Windows 10 expected to be the new normal, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) professionals who lack the necessary (memory) hunting skills will pay the price. Investigators who do not look at volatile memory are leaving evidence at the crime scene. RAM content holds evidence of user actions, as well as evil processes and furtive behaviors implemented by malicious code. It is this evidence that often proves to be the smoking gun that unravels the story of what happened on a system. Although Microsoft is not expected to reach its Windows 10 rollout goal of one billion devices in the next two years, their glossiest OS to date currently makes up 22% of desktop systems according to netmarketshare.com. Read More
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Madaifu Apples for Sale
“Christmas Apples” to Support the Children of Madaifu
November 1 - 15 (Apples ready for pick-up early December)
1 Apple RMB 6 or 10KG for RMB 300
Click here for pre-order form
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5 tips to stay fit for the holidays
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With the Holiday season just around the corner, it can be difficult to stay fit for the holidays when you want to bake with the grand kids or attend your friend’s annual Friends giving dinner.
The good news is that media’s claim that people tend to gain 5 pounds around the holidays isn’t true. The average weight gain is actually 1 pound, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
Your Health Mate family understands the importance of enjoying the holidays and maintaining a healthy mind and body. Whether it’s 1 pound or 5, we know the importance of maintaining your health and fitness routine, all year round.
Our top 5 natural tips to stay fit for the holidays!
1. Embrace the staycation
If you find yourself indoors to keep out the cold or you can’t bring yourself to drive to the gym, there are still ways you can keep moving! YouTube offers numerous fitness videos for free, such as Yoga With Adrienne. There are even apps that give you structured workouts like Nike Training Club and you can track your performance on the go or in the comfort of your own home.
2. Hydrate!
You’ll hear it over and over but hydration is essential to optimum health. According to the Institute of Medicine, about 75% of the American population suffer from chronic dehydration. So remember to get your daily dose of water and stay rejuvenated!
3. Fun holiday activities
Sign up for a fun holiday activity like the local turkey trot to stay motivated throughout the holiday season. Invite some family along and inspire each other on your wellness journeys!
4. Make holiday errands a workout
Have a long list of shopping or errands to get through this season? Go to your local outlet or shopping mall and slip on your comfy workout shoes. There’s nothing better than keeping your body fit and finishing your to do list at the same time.
5. Infrared sauna heat therapy
Paired with a healthy diet and exercise routine, infrared heat will increase detoxification and burn anywhere from 400-600 calories in just one 30 minute session. With a warm and relaxing infrared sauna session, you’ll gain a positive mood and help burn some extra weight lingering from holiday treats. View our infrared heat saunas to see which Sauna is meant for you!
We hope these natural tips will guide you on your health and fitness journey this holiday season and savor the special moments (and treats) that the holidays have to offer.
Here at Perfectbath we aspire to come along side you and help you reach your fitness and wellness goals with rejuvenating infrared sauna heat therapy.
Contributed by: Aaron Gruenke foremost sauna expert and author.
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Greenkeepers
Hi everyone!
Who’s excited for some adorable succulents? Greenkeepers’s annual plant gram is back! Come by the cafeteria and check it out! We will be there for all of next week. Each plant gram will be 20 RMB and all of the money will be going towards our upcoming environmental projects.
Thanks for your support!
Greenkeepers
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Simply solo string sign up
Simply solo string concert 21st November online sign up is started. If you are currently participating school string orchestras enrichments and is interested to play a solo performance, please check the information and collect information required for online sign up before scanning the QR code to do online registration. There is a limit number and the deadline of doing register is Tuesday 15th Nov.
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MSSTUCO Reps
During Lunch today, please see Dominik or Mr Fidler in the cafeteria to check on your hoodie size.
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Nut-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
My Nut-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins are the perfect fall treat. Made with coconut flour and healing fall spices, you can serve these paleo muffins at brunch with my world famous caffeine-free Dandelion Coffee, or for dessert on a chilly fall evening. I love all things pumpkin so much that I bake these year round!
Nut-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins are super easy to make. The base has 7 ingredients and calls for canned pumpkin, so you won’t need to take the time to roast your own pumpkin, making it possible to whip these up in a few minutes. The topping has 4 healthy ingredients and is also incredibly simple.
It’s funny, I see so many recipes, paleo and otherwise, that have long ingredient lists. If you make these amazing muffins you’ll understand that it doesn’t take many ingredients on my end, and much time on yours, to create a flavorful healthy recipe!
Nut-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
| Servings |
| 8Muffins |
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Ingredients
Muffins
- 5 large eggs
- ⅓cup canned pumpkin puree
- ⅓cup coconut sugar
- ¼cup coconut flour
- ⅛teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½teaspoon baking soda
- 1tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- ⅓cup palm shortening
- ⅓cup coconut sugar
- 2tablespoons coconut flour
- 2tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine eggs, pumpkin, and coconut sugar
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Pulse in coconut flour, salt, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined
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Divide batter between 8 paper lined muffin cups
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Rinse out food processor
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In a food processor, combine shortening and coconut sugar
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Pulse in coconut flour and cinnamon
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Sprinkle topping over cupcake batter
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Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes
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Cool 1 hour
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Serve
Since this Nut-Free Pumpkin Crumb Muffins recipe is made of coconut flour, proper storage is a good idea. I leave these out to cool overnight, then wrap them in a paper towel and zip them into a plastic bag and place them in the fridge. When I don’t want to go the plastic bag route, I store them in the fridge in a sealed pyrex container. Either way, they’ll keep for around 4 days.
This is a healthy low-carb muffin recipe. Typical muffin recipes are made of wheat flour which is higher in carbohydrates than coconut flour, and often contain 1-2 cups of white sugar. If you are looking for low-carb recipes that are also high in fat, or LCHF recipes, check out my Keto Diet page.
Here are some of my other nut-free paleo recipes:
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Cressey Sports Performance Upper Extremity Elite Baseball Mentorship – December 18-20, 2016
We're excited to announce our next Elite Baseball Mentorship offering: an upper-extremity course that will take place on December 18-20, 2016 at our Hudson, MA facility.
The Cressey Sports Performance Elite Baseball Mentorships provide an educational opportunity to become a trusted resource to this dramatically underserved athletic population. Through a combination of classroom presentations, practical demonstrations, case studies, video analysis, and observation of training, you’ll learn about our integrated system for performance enhancement and injury prevention and rehabilitation in baseball athletes. Cressey Sports Performance has become a trusted resource for over 100 professional players from all over the country each off-season, and this is your opportunity to experience “why” first-hand at our state-of-the-art facility.
Course Description:
This Cressey Sports Performance Elite Baseball Mentorship has a heavy upper extremity assessment and corrective exercise focus while familiarizing participants with the unique demands of the throwing motion. You’ll be introduced to the most common injuries faced by throwers, learn about the movement impairments and mechanical issues that contribute to these issues, and receive programming strategies, exercise recommendations, and the coaching cues to meet these challenges.
Course Agenda
Sunday
Morning Session: Lecture
8:30-9:00AM – Registration and Introduction (Eric Cressey)
9:00-10:00AM – Understanding the Status Quo: Why the Current System is Broken (Eric Schoenberg)
10:00-11:00AM – Common Injuries and their Mechanisms (Eric Schoenberg)
11:00-11:15AM – Break
11:15AM-12:15PM – Flawed Perceptions on “Specific” Pitching Assessments and Training Modalities (Eric Cressey)
12:15-1:00PM – Lunch (provided)
Afternoon Session: Lecture and Practical
1:00-3:00PM – Physical Assessment of Pitchers: Static and Dynamic (Eric Cressey and Eric Schoenberg)
3:00-3:15PM – Break
3:15-5:15PM – Prehabilitation/Rehabilitation Exercises for the Thrower (Eric Cressey and Eric Schoenberg)
5:15-5:30PM – Case Studies and Q&A
5:30PM Reception (Dinner Provided)
Monday
Morning Session: Lecture and Video Analysis
8:00-9:00AM – Strength Training Considerations for the Throwing Athlete (Eric Cressey)
9:00-10:00AM – Key Positions in the Pitching Delivery: Understanding How Physical Maturity and Athletic Ability Govern Mechanics (Matt Blake)
10:00-10:15AM – Break
10:15-11:30AM – Video Evaluation of Pitchers: Relationship of Mechanical Dysfunction to Injury Risk and Performance (Matt Blake)
11:30AM-12:00PM – Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session: Observation at Cressey Sports Performance – 12PM-5PM*
Tuesday
Morning Session: Practical
8:00-9:00AM – Preparing for the Throwing Session: Optimal Warm-up Protocols for Different Arms (Eric Cressey and Eric Schoenberg)
9:00-11:00AM – Individualizing Drill Work to the Pitcher and Live Bullpens from CP Pitchers (Matt Blake)
11:00-11:30AM – Closing Thoughts and Q&A (Eric Cressey, Eric Schoenberg, and Matt Blake)
11:30AM-12:00PM – Lunch (on your own)
Afternoon Session: Observation at Cressey Sports Performance – 12PM-5PM*
* The afternoon observation sessions on Monday and Tuesday will allow attendees to see in real-time the day-to-day operation of the comprehensive baseball training programs unique to Cressey Sports Performance. This observation of live training on the CSP floor with our professional, college, and high school baseball players will allow you to experience firsthand our approaches to:
• Programming
• Proper coaching cues for optimal results
• Soft tissue techniques
• Activation and mobility drills
• Strength/power development
• Medicine ball work
• Multi-directional stability
• Metabolic conditioning
• Sprint/agility programs
• Base stealing technique
In addition, you will experience:
• Live throwing sessions
• Biomechanical video analysis using the Right View Pro system
• Movement evaluation
• Live evaluations of attendees with Eric Schoenberg
Location:
Cressey Sports Performance
577 Main St.
Suite 310
Hudson, MA 01749
Cost:
$899 early-bird (before November 19), $999 regular rate
No sign-ups will be accepted on the day of the event.
Continuing Education Credits:
2.0 NSCA CEUs (20 contact hours)
Registration Information:
Click here to register using our 100% secure server.
Notes:
• No prerequisites required.
• Participants will receive a manual of notes from the event’s presentations.
• Space is extremely limited
• We are keeping the size of this seminar small so that we can make it a far more productive educational experience.
•This event will not be videotaped.
For details about travel, accommodations, and other logistics, please email cspmass@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
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