This document provides information about the curriculum for 8th grade students at Sperreng Middle School. It outlines the core classes required of all students, as well as challenge, elective, and specialized course options. It discusses how students can earn high school credit for certain classes. Sample 8th grade class schedules are also presented. The purpose is to help students and parents understand the 8th grade program and course selection process.
The document discusses the concept of "authentic leadership" and questions what purpose the term "authentic" serves when coupled with words like leaders, brands, and messages. It notes that words like "appear" and "create" often accompany authentic, but "reveal" seldom does, suggesting the objective is to appear authentic rather than truly be authentic. Additionally, citizens have lost the ability to discern what is truly authentic due to leaders constantly changing their claimed authentic identities. The document questions whether authenticity is revealed in tough times or unveiled over a sustained period through consistent behavior.
This document contains correspondence regarding a visit by CommonPurpose, a charity, to 10 Downing Street on November 14, 2006. It includes an agenda, participant list, and briefing documents for Matthew Taylor, Ruth Turner, and Simon Morys, who were scheduled to speak. The visit was intended to give CommonPurpose participants insight into long-term strategic thinking and policymaking at the center of the UK government.
This document is the preface to Thomas Szasz's book "Cruel Compassion: Psychiatric Control of Society's Unwanted". In the preface, Szasz discusses how people can influence others through either coercion using force, or through non-coercive means like persuasion. He argues that even those who claim to use coercion for altruistic reasons like helping or treatment are ultimately satisfying their own self-interest. Szasz then examines how religious and political authorities have historically justified coercing others in the name of improving or saving them.
The document contains survey results from multiple choice questions about awareness of and application for public appointments.
For awareness of opportunities, under 30 were least aware (29%), 30-50 were somewhat aware (A little aware), and over 50 were most aware (Very aware).
For reasons for not applying, the most common were "No - never occurred to me" (28%), "Yes - considered but didn't apply" (24%), and "No - did not think qualified" (14%). Small percentages did not apply due to time, demographic background, health, or unattractive salary/benefits.
The results are broken down by ethnicity and disability status, with some groups more likely to consider but not apply
The document is a response letter from Tessa Turl, the Information Liaison Officer at Devon County Council, to a Freedom of Information request. It summarizes that the total amount spent by the council over the last 5 years on Common Purpose training for members and officers was £5,285.50 involving one officer. It also states that the total amount spent on Common Purpose training for Devon Schools was £1,762.50. The letter informs the recipient how to file a complaint if unsatisfied with the response.
The document criticizes the organization Common Purpose and questions how much public money is being spent on it. It notes that Plymouth City Council has spent up to £100,000 on Common Purpose training courses, which cost thousands of pounds each. However, Common Purpose claims it is difficult to quantify the benefits of the courses. The document argues that significant amounts of public money are being spent by various government and public sector organizations on Common Purpose with unclear benefits and calls for greater transparency around the organization's activities and use of funds.
The document summarizes a community meeting where a board member of the Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership (DRCP) was removed for voicing concerns about financial figures. Members of the public were shocked and intimidated by the presence of 12 police officers at the meeting. The heavy police presence cost an estimated £2,000 in taxpayer money but no reasonable explanation was given for their deployment. The newspaper questions who ordered the police and whether such security measures will become common at community meetings.
This document provides information about the curriculum for 8th grade students at Sperreng Middle School. It outlines the core classes required of all students, as well as challenge, elective, and specialized course options. It discusses how students can earn high school credit for certain classes. Sample 8th grade class schedules are also presented. The purpose is to help students and parents understand the 8th grade program and course selection process.
The document discusses the concept of "authentic leadership" and questions what purpose the term "authentic" serves when coupled with words like leaders, brands, and messages. It notes that words like "appear" and "create" often accompany authentic, but "reveal" seldom does, suggesting the objective is to appear authentic rather than truly be authentic. Additionally, citizens have lost the ability to discern what is truly authentic due to leaders constantly changing their claimed authentic identities. The document questions whether authenticity is revealed in tough times or unveiled over a sustained period through consistent behavior.
This document contains correspondence regarding a visit by CommonPurpose, a charity, to 10 Downing Street on November 14, 2006. It includes an agenda, participant list, and briefing documents for Matthew Taylor, Ruth Turner, and Simon Morys, who were scheduled to speak. The visit was intended to give CommonPurpose participants insight into long-term strategic thinking and policymaking at the center of the UK government.
This document is the preface to Thomas Szasz's book "Cruel Compassion: Psychiatric Control of Society's Unwanted". In the preface, Szasz discusses how people can influence others through either coercion using force, or through non-coercive means like persuasion. He argues that even those who claim to use coercion for altruistic reasons like helping or treatment are ultimately satisfying their own self-interest. Szasz then examines how religious and political authorities have historically justified coercing others in the name of improving or saving them.
The document contains survey results from multiple choice questions about awareness of and application for public appointments.
For awareness of opportunities, under 30 were least aware (29%), 30-50 were somewhat aware (A little aware), and over 50 were most aware (Very aware).
For reasons for not applying, the most common were "No - never occurred to me" (28%), "Yes - considered but didn't apply" (24%), and "No - did not think qualified" (14%). Small percentages did not apply due to time, demographic background, health, or unattractive salary/benefits.
The results are broken down by ethnicity and disability status, with some groups more likely to consider but not apply
The document is a response letter from Tessa Turl, the Information Liaison Officer at Devon County Council, to a Freedom of Information request. It summarizes that the total amount spent by the council over the last 5 years on Common Purpose training for members and officers was £5,285.50 involving one officer. It also states that the total amount spent on Common Purpose training for Devon Schools was £1,762.50. The letter informs the recipient how to file a complaint if unsatisfied with the response.
The document criticizes the organization Common Purpose and questions how much public money is being spent on it. It notes that Plymouth City Council has spent up to £100,000 on Common Purpose training courses, which cost thousands of pounds each. However, Common Purpose claims it is difficult to quantify the benefits of the courses. The document argues that significant amounts of public money are being spent by various government and public sector organizations on Common Purpose with unclear benefits and calls for greater transparency around the organization's activities and use of funds.
The document summarizes a community meeting where a board member of the Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership (DRCP) was removed for voicing concerns about financial figures. Members of the public were shocked and intimidated by the presence of 12 police officers at the meeting. The heavy police presence cost an estimated £2,000 in taxpayer money but no reasonable explanation was given for their deployment. The newspaper questions who ordered the police and whether such security measures will become common at community meetings.
Charities receive a substantial amount of their income, between 35-39%, from the government in the forms of contracts and grants. While charities see themselves as independent, they are highly dependent on state funding. Most local government funding to charities still comes through grants rather than contracts, which is somewhat surprising. There are over 170,000 charities in the UK with a total budget of over £44 billion, with most of that budget going to the top ten largest charities.
- George Osborne gave a speech at Demos, a think tank that has supported New Labour, praising their work. Both Conservatives and New Labour are working with Demos.
- The document questions whether political parties in the UK are being influenced by think tanks like Demos and asserts that MPs may be "puppets" of wealthy backers of these think tanks.
- It criticizes Osborne and Conservatives for pursuing a "post-bureaucratic age" which it claims really means a "post-democratic age".
David Bell is currently the director of 28 companies. These include The Transformation Trust, AHH...ARTSigning Minds, and London Transport Museum Limited. He has previously been a director of 13 other companies, such as Goodfund, St Bride's Appeal, and Edexcel Limited. Bell's date of birth is September 30, 1946 and he has held his various directorships since at least 1992.
Mike Pagan is a professional speaker, MC, consultant and managing director based in the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience working with a wide range of industries. As a speaker, Mike is forthright, practical and thought provoking. He speaks passionately about creating focus and bringing out the best in businesses and audiences. As an MC, Mike ensures events are memorable for the right reasons by focusing on his clients and making them look good. He has strong skills in digesting company information and adding insights. Mike aims to help clients understand his approach of making business simple and having fun will deliver repeated success.
This document lists the dates and locations for various Common Purpose programmes taking place between 2008 and 2025. It includes 360 Connect, Navigator, Profile, Matrix, Focus, InsideOUT, Your Turn Programme, TheKNOW, Power Dynamic, Meridian and other Common Purpose events in cities and regions across the UK, Ireland and internationally. The programmes are mostly funded by taxpayers.
Cp corruption councils_sheffield and paedophilesnoogle1996
This document discusses Matthew Byrne, a former director of a children's charity in Liverpool who was found to have made nearly 9,000 child pornography images. Byrne was also on the local advisory board of Common Purpose in Liverpool. The document raises concerns about Common Purpose's association with Byrne and questions whether proper safeguarding procedures were in place. It provides examples of Byrne's involvement in other organizations that support victims of abuse. The document criticizes Common Purpose for continuing to promote Byrne on their website even after his arrests and convictions.
The sender is summarizing ideas for further work with an emerging community. Two potential projects are discussed: 1) Media training sessions in the spring facilitated by media professionals from Common Purpose. No funding is needed. 2) Hosting a day at the Islamic Cultural Centre for Common Purpose graduates across the UK to learn about Islam in the UK and build bridges. Attendees would be expected to pay towards the costs. The sender looks forward to hearing plans for the next two months and ongoing progress developing this community.
The sender is summarizing ideas for further work with an emerging community. Two potential projects are discussed: 1) Media training sessions in the spring facilitated by media professionals from Common Purpose. No funding is needed. 2) Hosting a day at the Islamic Cultural Centre for Common Purpose graduates across the UK to learn about Islam in the UK and build bridges. Attendees would be expected to pay towards the costs. The sender looks forward to hearing plans for the next two months and ongoing progress developing this community.
The document discusses issues with funding a particular project. Specifically:
- The budget does not allow for further funding of this project.
- There was an agreement to work together to recommend nominees, but two lists were already prepared without input from the funding organization.
- Only some names on the lists would qualify for the original intent of funding 20 imams and 20 Muslim women.
- A meeting will be held to determine how best to proceed and resolve the issues, with options to be presented shortly.
The UK Department for Communities and Local Government spent money on training from CommonPurpose between 2002-2006, with spending totaling over £300,000. The purpose of the expenditures was to provide leadership and management training to senior managers and others in the department to enhance their skills and develop their potential as both internal and societal leaders. The intended outcome was for participants to gain new leadership competencies and for the department to benefit from stronger, more inspired leaders better able to connect with their community.
C psychiatry journal1946 from c_pexposed websitenoogle1996
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses different viewpoints on Christianity and science. It acknowledges the influence of natural science on modern thought, but argues that science provides an inadequate perspective for spiritual needs. While some fully accept scientific ideas, others find them at odds with their religious sentiments. The author aims to show how Christianity can be understood from a mystical perspective grounded in the methods and achievements of science itself.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in modeling and simulation for decision support. It defines complex systems, open and closed systems, and hierarchical systems. It describes the differences between hard and soft problems, and the characteristics of hard systems and soft systems approaches. It also defines static and dynamic systems, and different types of models. Finally, it discusses the relationship between modeling and simulation and the key steps in a simulation process.
Rollo May was an influential existential psychologist who developed an existential-psychodynamic theory. Some key aspects of his theory include: viewing existence as preceding essence; that people experience alienation from themselves, others, and the natural world; and that anxiety, guilt, and a sense of meaninglessness can result from this alienation. May believed psychotherapy should help people experience existence more fully and regain a sense of freedom. He outlined stages of personality development centered around independence from parents. May's theory emphasizes concepts like authenticity, freedom, and responsibility for oneself.
This document is the introduction to a lecture on heat and physics. It discusses how 19th century theories of heat led to a materialistic worldview by focusing on mechanical phenomena rather than the true nature of heat. It questions whether the distinction between subjective and objective temperature measurements is valid. It uses the example of Achilles and the tortoise to show how thinking alone does not always match reality, and how theories can fail when confronted with observation. It stresses the importance of observation over unsupported theorizing.
The Group was formed in the early 1960s by high-level government officials interested in long-term peace planning beyond existing superficial studies. Members were selected secretly in 1963 to conduct realistic analysis without constraints. The Group's existence and work was kept highly confidential, even possibly without the U.S. President's knowledge, as it took a novel analytical approach of considering all problems that could arise from permanent peace.
This document is a transcription of a lecture given by Rudolf Steiner on ancient myths and their connection to evolution. In the lecture, Steiner discusses the Osiris-Isis myth of ancient Egypt and how it expressed deeper truths about humanity's connection to the cosmos through symbolic and spiritual means. He contrasts this to the more superficial understandings of myths prevalent today. Steiner also briefly touches on how the ancient Greeks conceived of multiple generations of gods to represent stages of soul development. The lecture aims to convey how myths captured spiritual realities in a way that modern thinking often fails to do.
Rudolf Steiner introduces the concept of theosophy, or the "Hidden Wisdom", which reveals a higher truth about humanity that is hidden from ordinary senses and understanding. He acknowledges that describing this higher truth will seem nonsensical to those without the "inner sense organ" to perceive it. However, he believes everyone has the potential to develop this sense and understand these deeper truths, which concern the true nature and destiny of all human beings. Steiner aims to communicate theosophy to all people, addressing both those ready to investigate the spiritual world and those only capable of a preliminary understanding, because a feeling for truth exists in every healthy soul.
This document is an introduction to Wilhelm Reich's 1945 essay "Listen, Little Man!". It provides context for why Reich wrote the essay, which was as a reaction to criticism of his work and to describe his perspective on "the man in the street". The introduction outlines Reich's view that individuals are responsible for their own oppression and slavery, rather than external forces, and that truth can counteract people's desire for authority figures. It aims to give the average person an understanding of themselves and their role in social and political issues.
Charities receive a substantial amount of their income, between 35-39%, from the government in the forms of contracts and grants. While charities see themselves as independent, they are highly dependent on state funding. Most local government funding to charities still comes through grants rather than contracts, which is somewhat surprising. There are over 170,000 charities in the UK with a total budget of over £44 billion, with most of that budget going to the top ten largest charities.
- George Osborne gave a speech at Demos, a think tank that has supported New Labour, praising their work. Both Conservatives and New Labour are working with Demos.
- The document questions whether political parties in the UK are being influenced by think tanks like Demos and asserts that MPs may be "puppets" of wealthy backers of these think tanks.
- It criticizes Osborne and Conservatives for pursuing a "post-bureaucratic age" which it claims really means a "post-democratic age".
David Bell is currently the director of 28 companies. These include The Transformation Trust, AHH...ARTSigning Minds, and London Transport Museum Limited. He has previously been a director of 13 other companies, such as Goodfund, St Bride's Appeal, and Edexcel Limited. Bell's date of birth is September 30, 1946 and he has held his various directorships since at least 1992.
Mike Pagan is a professional speaker, MC, consultant and managing director based in the United Kingdom. He has extensive experience working with a wide range of industries. As a speaker, Mike is forthright, practical and thought provoking. He speaks passionately about creating focus and bringing out the best in businesses and audiences. As an MC, Mike ensures events are memorable for the right reasons by focusing on his clients and making them look good. He has strong skills in digesting company information and adding insights. Mike aims to help clients understand his approach of making business simple and having fun will deliver repeated success.
This document lists the dates and locations for various Common Purpose programmes taking place between 2008 and 2025. It includes 360 Connect, Navigator, Profile, Matrix, Focus, InsideOUT, Your Turn Programme, TheKNOW, Power Dynamic, Meridian and other Common Purpose events in cities and regions across the UK, Ireland and internationally. The programmes are mostly funded by taxpayers.
Cp corruption councils_sheffield and paedophilesnoogle1996
This document discusses Matthew Byrne, a former director of a children's charity in Liverpool who was found to have made nearly 9,000 child pornography images. Byrne was also on the local advisory board of Common Purpose in Liverpool. The document raises concerns about Common Purpose's association with Byrne and questions whether proper safeguarding procedures were in place. It provides examples of Byrne's involvement in other organizations that support victims of abuse. The document criticizes Common Purpose for continuing to promote Byrne on their website even after his arrests and convictions.
The sender is summarizing ideas for further work with an emerging community. Two potential projects are discussed: 1) Media training sessions in the spring facilitated by media professionals from Common Purpose. No funding is needed. 2) Hosting a day at the Islamic Cultural Centre for Common Purpose graduates across the UK to learn about Islam in the UK and build bridges. Attendees would be expected to pay towards the costs. The sender looks forward to hearing plans for the next two months and ongoing progress developing this community.
The sender is summarizing ideas for further work with an emerging community. Two potential projects are discussed: 1) Media training sessions in the spring facilitated by media professionals from Common Purpose. No funding is needed. 2) Hosting a day at the Islamic Cultural Centre for Common Purpose graduates across the UK to learn about Islam in the UK and build bridges. Attendees would be expected to pay towards the costs. The sender looks forward to hearing plans for the next two months and ongoing progress developing this community.
The document discusses issues with funding a particular project. Specifically:
- The budget does not allow for further funding of this project.
- There was an agreement to work together to recommend nominees, but two lists were already prepared without input from the funding organization.
- Only some names on the lists would qualify for the original intent of funding 20 imams and 20 Muslim women.
- A meeting will be held to determine how best to proceed and resolve the issues, with options to be presented shortly.
The UK Department for Communities and Local Government spent money on training from CommonPurpose between 2002-2006, with spending totaling over £300,000. The purpose of the expenditures was to provide leadership and management training to senior managers and others in the department to enhance their skills and develop their potential as both internal and societal leaders. The intended outcome was for participants to gain new leadership competencies and for the department to benefit from stronger, more inspired leaders better able to connect with their community.
C psychiatry journal1946 from c_pexposed websitenoogle1996
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses different viewpoints on Christianity and science. It acknowledges the influence of natural science on modern thought, but argues that science provides an inadequate perspective for spiritual needs. While some fully accept scientific ideas, others find them at odds with their religious sentiments. The author aims to show how Christianity can be understood from a mystical perspective grounded in the methods and achievements of science itself.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in modeling and simulation for decision support. It defines complex systems, open and closed systems, and hierarchical systems. It describes the differences between hard and soft problems, and the characteristics of hard systems and soft systems approaches. It also defines static and dynamic systems, and different types of models. Finally, it discusses the relationship between modeling and simulation and the key steps in a simulation process.
Rollo May was an influential existential psychologist who developed an existential-psychodynamic theory. Some key aspects of his theory include: viewing existence as preceding essence; that people experience alienation from themselves, others, and the natural world; and that anxiety, guilt, and a sense of meaninglessness can result from this alienation. May believed psychotherapy should help people experience existence more fully and regain a sense of freedom. He outlined stages of personality development centered around independence from parents. May's theory emphasizes concepts like authenticity, freedom, and responsibility for oneself.
This document is the introduction to a lecture on heat and physics. It discusses how 19th century theories of heat led to a materialistic worldview by focusing on mechanical phenomena rather than the true nature of heat. It questions whether the distinction between subjective and objective temperature measurements is valid. It uses the example of Achilles and the tortoise to show how thinking alone does not always match reality, and how theories can fail when confronted with observation. It stresses the importance of observation over unsupported theorizing.
The Group was formed in the early 1960s by high-level government officials interested in long-term peace planning beyond existing superficial studies. Members were selected secretly in 1963 to conduct realistic analysis without constraints. The Group's existence and work was kept highly confidential, even possibly without the U.S. President's knowledge, as it took a novel analytical approach of considering all problems that could arise from permanent peace.
This document is a transcription of a lecture given by Rudolf Steiner on ancient myths and their connection to evolution. In the lecture, Steiner discusses the Osiris-Isis myth of ancient Egypt and how it expressed deeper truths about humanity's connection to the cosmos through symbolic and spiritual means. He contrasts this to the more superficial understandings of myths prevalent today. Steiner also briefly touches on how the ancient Greeks conceived of multiple generations of gods to represent stages of soul development. The lecture aims to convey how myths captured spiritual realities in a way that modern thinking often fails to do.
Rudolf Steiner introduces the concept of theosophy, or the "Hidden Wisdom", which reveals a higher truth about humanity that is hidden from ordinary senses and understanding. He acknowledges that describing this higher truth will seem nonsensical to those without the "inner sense organ" to perceive it. However, he believes everyone has the potential to develop this sense and understand these deeper truths, which concern the true nature and destiny of all human beings. Steiner aims to communicate theosophy to all people, addressing both those ready to investigate the spiritual world and those only capable of a preliminary understanding, because a feeling for truth exists in every healthy soul.
This document is an introduction to Wilhelm Reich's 1945 essay "Listen, Little Man!". It provides context for why Reich wrote the essay, which was as a reaction to criticism of his work and to describe his perspective on "the man in the street". The introduction outlines Reich's view that individuals are responsible for their own oppression and slavery, rather than external forces, and that truth can counteract people's desire for authority figures. It aims to give the average person an understanding of themselves and their role in social and political issues.