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While the holiday season may be winding down, the gray whale watching season is just starting to ramp up.
On Wednesday, the Cabrillo Whalewatch program officially kicked off the gray whale watching season by running a training trip for its volunteers aboard Redondo Beach's Voyager.
Those volunteers, once trained, will help narrate whale watching expeditions that run from local ports such as Long Beach and Redondo Beach's King Harbor.
The gray whales regularly pass through Southern California waters on their annual migration to the waters off Baja California starting at the end of December. The giant whales can be seen just offshore until April, according to Cabrillo Whalewatch.
Since last December, gray whale sightings from Point Vicente have risen compared the 2010-2011 season, according to Cabrillo Whalewatch's Bernardo Alps.
Observers at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes have reported seeing 114 whales since they started their count on December 1. Two whales were spotted moving south on Christmas Day.
For those wishing to see the whales from the water, the Voyager in Redondo Beach will begin gray whale excursions starting on Thursday at 10 a.m. Tours on the Voyager then depart daily at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through April.
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Hawke's Bay's Cape Kidnappers Golf Course has added another glowing plaudit to its list of acclaim - making the top 10 in Golf Digest US's top 100 list of the world's greatest courses outside the United States.
Golf Digest, regarded as the definitive source of world golf course rankings, had marked Cape Kidnappers as the 13th best course in the world in its 2009 listing, but halved that ranking for its latest 2012 list.
The course, owned by American Julian Robertson and designed by the feted Tom Doak, has now been listed as the sixth best on the prestigious top 100 line-up.
Cape Kidnappers opened in 2004, four years after Mr Robertson opened the also highly acclaimed Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands.
Kauri Cliffs came in 19th on the latest list, with Golf Digest praising the fact both courses were open to the playing public, not private ventures as many other major courses on the list were.
In that respect, Cape Kidnappers was adjudged to be the highest-ranking "public play" course in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ryan Brandeburg, director of golf for both courses, was delighted with the news.
"There are so many courses in Asia-Pacific rightly considered 'world class', but what good is learning that a club is ranked so highly if it's private and travelling golfers cannot play it?" Mr Brandeburg said.
"Accessibility should be of primary importance to anyone who pays close attention to these rankings."
He was especially pleased to be ranked so highly among courses outside the United States "as we consider our clientele to be worldwide, we are proudly part of the Asia-Pacific golf community".
Mr Brandeburg said he looked forward to the day when golfing publications assembled a top 100 which took into account accessibility, course merit and the quality of on-site lodgings.
"These are the factors travelling golfers mostly strongly consider," he said.
"The course cannot be private, naturally, and who wants to shape a golf holiday around a great course that doesn't have a hotel on site, or doesn't provide world-class food and wine?
"Some day that list will be compiled, and we are confident that both Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs would rank among the Top 5 in the world."


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Minutes after a man pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and murdering 7-year-old Somer Thompson, who was dumped in a trash bin and later found in a landfill, the little girl's family -- including her twin brother -- addressed his sister's killer.
"You know you did this, and now you're going to jail," 9-year-old Samuel Thompson said to Jarred Harrell from the witness stand.
In a deal sparing Harrell the death penalty, the 26-year-old Harrell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Somer's family was in favor of the deal because Harrell agreed not to appeal any of his convictions.
"Your punishment does absolutely not fit your crime," Somer's mother, Diena Thompson, told Harrell during her victim-impact statement. "Remember now, there is no safe place for you. You do not have an impenetrable cell. There will be no peace in the afterlife."
Somer was a second-grader living in Orange Park when she disappeared while walking home from school on Oct. 19, 2009. She was with her sister and some friends, but ran ahead of them after they had a spat.
It was a route she had taken many times before, and she often stopped at a home to pet a white dog. Usually, no one came outside. On the day Somer disappeared, authorities said Harrell lured her into the home.
Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler says Harrell had raped and asphyxiated Somer and dumped her body in a commercial trash bin in Fleming Island by the time her mother, Diena Thompson, flagged down a deputy to report her missing.
Two days later, she was discovered in a landfill in Charlton County, Ga.
Harrell wasn't arrested until about three months after Somer's death. Initially, authorities interviewed convicted sex offenders within a 5-mile radius of Somer's Orange Park home, but didn't come up with any substantial leads.
On a hunch, they tailed nine garbage trucks from Somer's neighborhood to the landfill and picked through the trash as each rig spilled its load. They sorted through more than 225 tons of garbage before they spotted her legs sticking out of the garbage.
COURT DOCUMENTS: State of Florida vs. Jarred Mitchell Harrell | IMAGES: Emotions in the courtoom
Harrell lived with his parents on a neighborhood street Somer took to get home. Police said Somer was lured into the home and later asphyxiated and tossed into a trash bin, though they have not released any more details about her death.
After Somer vanished, Harrell moved to Meridian, Miss., to live with an aunt.
He drew the attention of law enforcement two months before Somer disappeared, but he wasn't arrested. His roommates in Florida said they kicked him out for stealing and they discovered child pornography on his computer, which was turned over to investigators.
The Clay County sheriff's office said Harrell wasn't taken into custody then because detectives had to prove Harrell downloaded the child porn.
He only became a suspect in Somer's disappearance after Somer's friends showed officials where they had last seen Somer -- the home with the dog. Also, the parents of one of Harrell's roommates drove by Harrell's parents' home and noticed how close it was to Somer's home. When they saw Harrell's car in his parents' driveway, they told detectives.
According to authorities, Harrell confessed to sexually molesting and killing Somer, then disposing of her body. DNA evidence found on Somer also linked Harrell to the crime.
Harrell pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, kidnapping, sexual battery, possession of child pornography and other sex charges, some stemming from an unrelated molestation case involving a 3-year-old relative. Authorities did not release details of that new case.
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The Sustainable Design Program is presented in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Festival of Arts and Wine. Participants will receive one (1) AIA credit for attending each of the Sustainable Design Program Tours (Annunciation and Library) PLUS a ticket to the Festival of Arts & Wine (a fundraising event in support of the Abbey Library and collections). Learn more about the Festival of Arts & Wine >>
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ethical and legal issues in receiving compensation for moving patients from brand name drugs to generics?
American Medical Association (AMA) Policy H-125.984 recognizes that generic drugs can be less costly alternatives to brand name products. H-125.984 also states that physicians should be free to use either the generic or brand name in prescribing drugs for their patients. However, physicians should always consider what is best for the health and well-being of their patients ahead of cost concerns when making decisions about patient care. Furthermore, financial benefits a physician may receive from an insurer for switching patients to generic drugs should not factor into a physician's decision regarding patient prescriptions. Any benefits a physician may receive from an insurer or drug manufacturer as a result of switching patients to generic medications should conform to not only pharmaceutical industry guidelines but also the medical profession's ethical guidelines.
According to PhRMA's Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, "[t]he giving of any subsidy directly to a healthcare professional by a company may be viewed as an inappropriate cash gift." PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, page 6, www.phrma.org/sites/default/files/108/phrma_marketing_code_2008.pdf. Furthermore, the Code warns against companies using benefits such as consultant arrangements as "inducements [or] awards for prescribing or recommending a particular medicine or course of treatment." Id. at 8. PhRMA's Code further suggests that "[p]ayments in cash or cash equivalents should not be offered to healthcare professionals either directly or indirectly, except as compensation for bona fide services." Id. at 12. Finally, PhRMA's Code cautions that no form of compensation or benefits "should be provided or offered to a health care professional in exchange for prescribing products or for a commitment to continue prescribing products…nothing should be offered or provided in a manner or on conditions that would interfere with independence of a healthcare professional's prescribing practices." Id. at 13.
According to the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, physicians should be aware that "monetary incentives may be judged in part on the basis of their size." AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 8.054(2)(a). The Code warns that "[l]arge incentives may create conflicts of interest that can in turn compromise clinical objectivity." Id. Furthermore, the Code suggests that the "proximity of large financial incentives to individual treatment decisions should be limited in order to prevent physicians' personal financial concerns from creating a conflict with their role as individual patient advocates." AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 8.054(2)(b). Finally, "patients must be informed of financial incentives that could impact the level or type of care they receive." AMA Code of Medical Ethics, Opinion 8.054(4). Therefore, physicians "must be prepared to discuss with patients any financial arrangements that could impact patient care." Id.
Physicians should be aware that any gifts of compensation they receive is likely to implicate the federal anti-kickback statute. According to the federal anti-kickback statute, physicians who knowingly and willfully receive any remuneration in return for recommending that a patient purchase, lease, or order "any good…or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under a Federal health care program shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both. 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(b)(2)(B).
Given the potentially severe legal and ethical ramifications of compensation arrangements with insurers, physicians should strongly consider consulting with a legal advisor experienced in these types of agreements prior to entering into a compensation agreement.
What can I do if I think my patient is too old to drive?
Some states have mandatory reporting laws. You are advised to contact the state department of motor vehicles for specific requirements.
In addition to any state requirement, the physician can evaluate and counsel the patient who may be at risk for driving and document the assessment and recommendation.
Can the AMA help me with my employment contract?
While the AMA cannot provide personal legal advice to physicians, the AMA does offer several free membership services that can enhance a physician's understanding and negotiating position as they navigate employment contracts and opportunities in various practice settings. Physician Employment Agreements
Am I covered under the "Good Samaritan" law if I provide medical care at a sporting event or community event?
Good Samaritan laws vary by state, so you should consult with your attorney or state medical society. However, generally, if a physician comes upon an emergency situation and provides assistance, that would generally be a "Good Samaritan" situation. If the physician is a team physician, then that may not necessarily be a "Good Samaritan" situation.
Am I required to provide an interpreter for a deaf patient in my office?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a physician is required to make a reasonable accommodation to patients. However, if there is another means to communicate with a hearing impaired patient (family interpreters, lip reading, writing) and the patient agrees, then an interpreter may not be necessary. The situation calls for "reasonableness." If an interpreter is needed, the physician is responsible for payment for those services.
I'm leaving the employment of a physician group practice, can I take my patients and patient records with me? Can I notify patients I am leaving?
The records belong to the practice. Unless your employment agreement provides otherwise, you may be able to notify patients that you are leaving the practice and notify them of your new address. However, you should be very clear about what you are allowed to do regarding notification of patients when leaving the practice. It is recommended that you discuss/negotiate the process by which you will exit the practice. Request the right to notify your patients of your new address of your departure and information on how to contact you at your new location.
Patients are not prohibited from requesting that their medical record be forwarded to another physician, however, a physician should be very careful to avoid breach of an employment agreement, breach of privacy or patient confidentiality in accessing, copying, or taking patient records.
What are the legal requirements for medical record retention, release of information, storage, etc. for my medical practice?
State laws generally address medical record requirements, such as retention storage, so you may contact your personal attorney or the state medical society if are not familiar with the law in your state. There are federal laws that address privacy and release of health information, including psychiatric and alcohol treatment records (HIPAA) which are very specific.
What should I do if a parent asks me to examine their minor child to determine illegal drug use, sexual activity or STD?
Generally, parents may authorize treatment for their minor children. However, tests like these are often requested for minors who are perhaps "mature minors" who object to the test. State laws vary regarding age of majority, disclosure of patient information to a parent as well as testing minors for STDs. Some state laws allow physicians to treat minors for some conditions without parental consent. However, you should contact your attorney to verify state law regarding this. A physician is not obligated to perform these tests or examinations.
How can I "terminate" a patient from my practice?
In order to terminate a patient/physician relationship, it is recommended that you notify the patient in writing of your decision and give the patient their recommendations for physicians who can be contacted. If the patient is currently being treated by the physician for an acute illness, it is recommended that the physician wait to discharge the patient until the patient has completed treatment and is stable.
Am I required to report abuse that I suspect has occurred to a patient?
State law may require a report of abuse — child, elder, or spousal. You should call your state medical society if you are unfamiliar with the law in your state.
Am I responsible for my office nurse if she is administering injections, vaccinations or other treatments?
This depends upon the law in your state regarding the practice of nursing. If a nurse is practicing within the scope of nursing, as defined by state law, the nurse is responsible for his/her actions. So, if the nurse is within the law by administering injections — and you have no reason or knowledge that he/she is not capable/competent to provide the services, then the nurse is responsible for his/her actions. However, you should consult your professional liability insurer or attorney if you have questions regarding the treatments your office nurse is performing.
Can I refer my patients to an ambulatory surgery center (or MRI or cancer treatment center, etc.) that I own?
The AMA cannot provide individual legal advice to physicians. You are strongly encouraged to seek legal counsel regarding business ventures. However, this law is complex and legal counsel is advised.
The Stark law prohibits a physician from ordering "designated health services" (DHS) for Medicare patients from entities with which the physician (or an immediate family member) has a financial relationship.
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- radiology, including MRI, computerized axial tomography scans, and ultrasound services
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- durable medical equipment and supplies
- parenteral and enteral nutrients, equipment, and supplies
- prosthetics, ortbotics, and prothetic devices
- home health services and supplies
- outpatient prescription drugs
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What should I do if someone has stolen my prescription pad and writes a prescription using my name and DEA number?
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Dr. Kidambi is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Clinical Nutrition at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Froedtert Hospital. Dr. Kidambi received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. She completed her Residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her Fellowship in Endocrinology and Master of Science in Epidemiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
While she treats all hormonal disorders, she focuses on conditions surrounding metabolic syndrome (diabetes mellitus type 1, type 2, obesity, lipid disorders, and high blood pressure), Polycystic ovarian disease, and functional thyroid disease. Having conducted research on high blood pressure and obesity for several years, she is passionate about treatment of conditions associated with severe uncontrolled blood pressure, blood pressure in young people, and blood pressure secondary to hormonal disorders.
Dr. Kidambi says, "My goal is to make patients comfortable enough to share their story with me. I believe that disease is just one aspect of a patient's life and there are other things in their lives that can impact their disease and its treatment. I have a passion to treat chronic diseases and spend a lot of time trying to understand the things that motivate patients who struggle with diseases that do not have an easy solution. My reward is change in their outlook and improvement in their health."
Her current research involves 1. Association of aldosterone with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, 2. Gender and ethnic differences in the body fat distribution and its role in causing diseases such as heart disease or high blood pressure. She has authored several papers in medical journals on these topics.
S. Kidambi, S Ghosh, JM Kotchen, CE Grim, S Krishnaswami, ML Kaldunski, SB Patel, A. Cowley and TA Kotchen: Non-Replication study of a GWAS for hypertension and blood pressure among African Americans. BMC Medical Genetics 2012, 13:27.
S. Kidambi, JM Kotchen, S. Krishnaswami, CE Grim, and TA Kotchen: Cardiovascular correlates of insulin resistance in normotensive and hypertensive African Americans. Metabolism. 2011: 60:835-42.
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A group of male students learned how to become successful leaders on campus and beyond during a weekend retreat led by faculty and staff facilitators at Camp Wingate-Kirkland in Yarmouth Port.
The 36 students engaged with facilitators in leadership training sessions and activities aimed at helping the young men prepare for leadership roles in their groups, on campus and in their communities. Activity topics at the retreat ranged from individual and group leadership to community building and diversity issues.


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BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Tobacco Control Program and its partner, the Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center (Southwest Louisiana AHEC), of Lafayette, have announced the four recipients of the 2012 Tobacco-Free Health Care Project grant, which provides funds to health care facilities committed to using research-based strategies for tobacco prevention, control and awareness, empowering citizens to make healthy lifestyle choices and reduce tobacco use.
The 2012 grantees are CHRISTUS Schumpert Health System of Shreveport, St. Francis Medical Center of Monroe, Women & Children's Hospital of Lake Charles, and Ochsner Clinic Foundation of New Orleans. Each grantee will receive $150,000 over a 30-month period. A total of nine Louisiana hospitals applied for the grant, and recipients were selected based on their abilities to implement a comprehensive and effective tobacco control program.
The hospitals will use their grant funds to build capacity for positively influencing social norms to reduce or eliminate use of tobacco products through the following initiatives:
The Tobacco-Free Health Care Project grants are funded through a federal grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC's Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs suggest that community programs such as these grant-funded initiatives are an integral component of statewide efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use.
"Tobacco use is taking a toll on Louisiana in terms of disease, death and health care costs. Researchers have proven many links between tobacco use and chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, which are threatening our families and our communities," said René Stansbury, tobacco control coordinator for Southwest Louisiana AHEC.
An estimated 6,500 adults in Louisiana die each year from smoking or from diseases caused by secondhand smoke. Louisiana's smoking prevalence is 22 percent among adults, compared to the national average of 17.3 percent. There are also an increasing number of Louisiana residents using smokeless tobacco, a major cause of serious diseases of the mouth and stomach.
About Louisiana Tobacco Control Program
The Louisiana Tobacco Control Program is a state program within the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals' Office of Public Health, under the direction of the Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health's Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Unit. The program's mission is to use evidence-based strategies in tobacco control surveillance, evaluation, program management, communication and resource development to advance policies promoting a tobacco-free Louisiana. The program is funded primarily through a five-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office on Smoking and Health. For more information, visit www.latobaccocontrol.com.
About Southwest Louisiana AHEC
Southwest Louisiana AHEC is a nonprofit agency located in Lafayette, La., whose mission is to improve health status through access to information, education and health services. For more information, visit www.swlahec.com.


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Origins of "To Coin a Phrase"
The words "to coin" can be used as a verb with a literal meaning to mint a coin. In 14th century Europe, the term "coining" was associated with inventing words. In the late 16th century, "coining a phrase" implied the invention of a series of words used to complete a sentence.
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By SHEA VAN HOY
A lawsuit brought in 2009 by two preservation organizations to halt the Ohio River Bridges Project has been settled.
The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and River Fields Inc. announced the settlement Friday evening in a joint press release. All four parties agreed to dismiss the pending lawsuit initiated by the National Trust and River Fields in exchange for additional commitments to historic preservation and public involvement, the release states.
The settlement agreement recognizes that INDOT and KYTC have now entered into contracts that provide for essentially simultaneous construction of the downtown and east end portions of the project.
The settlement agreement includes a range of commitments by INDOT and KYTC regarding the
protection of historic properties, public involvement and communications during construction of the project, and issues related to drainage and water runoff.
The settlement calls for both states to create a Historic Preservation and Enhancement Fund, to be established with $1.7 million in state funds provided equally by INDOT and KYTC. State Historic Preservation Officers for Indiana and Kentucky will use the Fund to administer grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for rehabilitating, preserving and enhancing historic properties and districts within the areas affected by the bridges project.
The agreement lists projects that are eligible for grants from the Fund. Eligible projects include, among others, grants for the protection and interpretation of notable African-American sites in eastern Jefferson
County, Ky., including the historic Jefferson Jacobs School, a Rosenwald School, in Louisville.
The agreement also includes commitments by INDOT and KYTC to carry out actions that go above and beyond the states' existing historic preservation commitments. These additional actions include
efforts to protect and relocate historic homes in Jeffersonville, one of the nation's oldest cities west of the Alleghenies; to develop and submit nominations for properties to be listed in the National Register
of Historic Places; to nominate a section of Upper River Road as a National Scenic Byway; and to install historical markers.
In addition, the agreement includes commitments regarding public meetings and communications during the construction phase of the project; development of blasting and vibration monitoring plans for historic properties; and public availability of information regarding permitting for the stormwater management features of the east-end bridge.
Based on these commitments by INDOT, KYTC, the National Trust and River Fields have agreed to dismiss all of their claims in the current lawsuit and waived the right to challenge permits and approvals issued prior to execution of the settlement agreement. All the parties will bear their own attorneys' fees and other costs of the litigation, the release says.
Construction for the east-end bridge is under way and the bridge and a downtown span connecting the downtowns of Jeffersonville and Louisville is expected to be completed in 2016.
• The design for the east-end bridge has been altered by WVB East End Partners, the organization building the east-end bridge. It is now a convex diamond-tower cable-stayed structure. This design is very similar to one favored by the public in a 2006 survey. The distance between the two convex diamond towers is 1,200 feel (four football fields) providing a wide, boater friendly channel. The convex diamond towers and other curved vertical elements, such as the roadway lighting and pedestrian walkway railings, give the bridge a curvilinear theme. The towers and cables are designed to give motorists clear views of the landscape. A 14-foot pedestrian/bicycle path will run along the west side of the bridge. The cost of the bridge is predicted to be $763 million. View images at kyinbridges.com


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Fans who were excited to hear the new songs during The Flaming Lips' spectacle of a live show this summer can now hear the official versions as their latest, Embryonic, hits stores in a deluxe edition this week, including a fur box set! (Why didn't Blitzen Trapper think of that?): Springing forth also this weekRead more...
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The Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language (ASL) presents ASL as a culture- and community-based language that interacts with other world languages. Through techniques including immersion and bilingual-bicultural comparison classes, community interaction, research, lab activities and use of digital video technology, students gain documented proficiency in ASL, validity within the deaf community and networking within the professional community.
Career Opportunities
ASL majors are employed in a number of areas. Some graduates go on to become interpreters in the community. Community interpreting requires a 4 year degree; NIC licensing is preferred, see ASL at KSU's website page on community interpreting: http://thorykksu.webs.com/communityinterpreting.htm. Other graduates go on to teach ASL; a minor in second language education/pedagogy is required in order to obtain state licensure as needed to teach regular education K-12. Other graduates go on to work in mental health settings, non-profit agencies, Community Centers for the Deaf, and Deaf-owned businesses (which often require additional skills and possible minors in information technology, business, sales and marketing, or office management). Some graduates go into media or political advocacy, while others go on to graduate school in theater, library sciences, education, special education, medicine, legal studies, rehabilitation, linguistics and psychology.
Admission Requirements
General Admissions for New Freshman: Students most likely to be admitted and succeed at the Kent Campus are those who have graduated with at least 16 units of the recommended college preparatory curriculum in high school, who have achieved a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and whose composite ACT score is 21 or better (980 combined critical reading and math SAT score). For more information on admissions, visit the admissions website for new freshmen. It is helpful to have been strong in English and language-related courses.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum 121 total credit hours and 42 upper-division hours for graduation. Minimum 2.000 GPA overall and 2.000 GPA in major required for graduation.
Study Abroad/Away Opportunities
The Sienna School for Liberal Arts, in Siena, Italy. Scholarship opportunities are available.
The ASL major at KSU is the only program in the nation to have obtained national recognition and accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
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Successful community service projects in ASL 29202, 39201, and 39202; documentation of a proficiency level of Intermediate or above on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (administered off-site), and successful completion of the capstone project in ASL 49201.
Advanced Degree Programs
School Psychology (M.Ed., Ed.S.), Secondary Education(M.A.T., M.Ed.), Special Education (Ed.S.), Translation (M.A.)
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News from the front, in the War on Your Diet: there's bacon baklava out there, studded with pecans and gooey with maple syrup. Just so you know.
At Dog Eat Blog, Anna writes:
Don't get scared by the phyllo, it's not that bad. Do get motivated by the idea of chewy, crunchy, bacon- and maple-flavored bites that are the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. And the prospect that if you bring this to the next party you attend, you will easily become the popular person in the room.
If you've never managed to overcome your fear of phyllo, this looks like it might be reward enough to try.
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Ms. Gavzer, MBA, CVPM, is a veterinary business consultant and internationally known writer and speaker. She says her job is to help practices "go and grow" with training, marketing and new ideas. Gavzer has more than 15 years experience in the veterinary industry. She helped create public education campaigns to improve pet health care and encourage owners to take their pets to their veterinarians more often. Ms. Gavzer works with practices, associations and industry.
A veterinary practice owner who grew up in a family business learns by doing—and doing, and doing, and doing.
Women have been steadily climbing the veterinary profession's ladder for years, and now they're taking on a new challenge—practice ownership.
Communicating effectively over the phone is just as important as in person. Here's how to make sure your veterinary team does it right.
If the cost of wellness care keeps pet owners away from veterinarians, then prepaid preventive plans may be the answer to bringing them back.
Use these lessons to help turn around your practice and make sure pets get the care they need
Pet hospice is an emerging concept in veterinary medicine.
In my November 2010 column, I talked about breed-specific wellness plans as an example of a new, better and different healthcare service to offer dogs.
Breed-specific wellness care could be a powerful addition to your practice curricula.
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Netplexity -The Complexity of Interactions in the Real World
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General overview talk on Networks and Complexity given by Dr Tim Evans, Theoretical Physics, Imperial College London on Monday 5th September 2011
http://imperial.ac.uk/people/t.evans or serach for "Tim Evans Networks"
FezaGürsey Institute - Imperial College International Summer School and Research Workshop on Complexity,
Istanbul 5th-10th September 2011
Slides from Mathematical talk at http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.96209
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About IT
As President Ransdell noted in his updated guide to Western Kentucky University's
Strategic Plan, Challenging the Spirit, "in the broad context of academic quality,
it is imperative that the fast-changing dimension of Information Technology continue
to be a priority for the University. This is a priority not only in Academic Affairs
but across all divisions of the University. Immediate and convenient access to and
the management of data is critical to an efficient, thriving university community.
It is critical to achievement of a bold vision for a university." WKU's IT systems
underpin nearly every component of the strategic plan.
The goal of WKU's IT Division is to provide our students, faculty, and staff with superior customer service; reliable and timely technical support; state-of-the-art technology tools; comprehensive training; and convenient access to computing and telecommunications resources. The Information Technology Division will continue to place specific emphasis on the use of information technology in student learning, faculty teaching, and staff productivity. We will maintain the national presence for WKU IT that has been established. Finally, we intend to help shape the larger technology discussion occurring in higher education in this country, rather than be shaped by it.
Departments reporting to the Vice President for Information Technology include: Administrative Systems and Applications, Academic Technology, Technical Support Services, Communications Technologies, and Educational Telecommunications (WKYU-FM radio and WKYU-PBS TV). These departments include important functional areas such as Desktop Support, Resnet, Help Desk, Distance Learning, Learning Management Systems with Blackboard, Training, Telephony, Network Services, Interactive Video Services, Cabling, Student Technology Centers, the Technology Resource Center, core administrative and academic programming support, enterprise web development, and commodity services support and operations such as email and directory services.
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One of my favorite subjects to write about is inspirational people, like Christina Anne McCallum, the Canadian nature photographer who is legally blind. What's even better is when I meet someone who is not only inspiring, but has the magic inside of them to use their gifts at a very young age to infuse others with energy to do great things, too.
A few weeks ago, I met such a brilliant star at the JBJ Soul Kitchen –Charlotte Sabina. Over conversation, I came to learn that Charlotte is not just your average 11-year-old. Not many 11-year-olds can say that they performed at the Best Buy Theater in New York City, opening for Jon Bon Jovi, as she did in October 2011.
And not many fifth graders can say that they donate the proceeds from their songs downloaded on iTunes to the JBJ Soul Kitchen, because they understand and truly believe in the concept. It takes a lot to impress me, and Charlotte Sabina, did.
After spending about an hour eating lunch with Charlotte and her family, I was already captivated by her maturity, composure, and understanding of how it's so important to use your talents in a positive way, not only for self-fulfillment, but for others, too.
This girl has not been "coached" to say all the right things. She has this energy emanating from within her and the focus and drive of someone well beyond her years. Don't get me wrong, she makes time to be a kid, too. And that very fact, that she is so young, makes her "sparkle" as her producer, Jeffrey Lee Campbell, says.
What? Charlotte has a producer? Yes. And a producer that has worked with some very well known names in the music business: Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Aretha Franklin, Jon Bon Jovi and Cyndi Lauper to name a few.
So here I was, sitting down at lunch, in awe of this young person I had just met, who composes her own music, writes her own lyrics, plays two instruments, has the voice of an angel, has a charitable soul, makes music videos, and has her recordings on iTunes and amazon.com. Oh yeah, and she goes to school, hangs out with her brother and friends, loves surfing, and does kid things, too. How could I not find out more about her? I was hooked.
As far as her musical abilities, I wanted to see for myself exactly how good this singer-songwriter-guitar player-keyboardist and performer really was. So on Jan. 29, my daughter and I went to see Charlotte perform live at The Underground in NYC. Charlotte performed two of her recent singles, "September" and "Supernatural" ("Supernatural" was influenced by a song called "Spooky Lady's Revenge" by Kris Kristofferson).
I can now officially say that Charlotte Sabina is one of those rare musical artists that sounds just as good in person as she does on her recordings. As this surfer-boy style-inspired young lady commands the stage, she permeates the audience with her musical firepower.
I can't wait to see Charlotte's next performance, and hope she plays my favorite "Just a Kid", (you've got to check that one out!) and my daughter's favorite "Partner in Crime" (her video will get you all choked up. Listen to the lyrics. The video as well as the lyrics, I feel, describe Charlotte's relationship with her brother, David). It features her brother who she spends a lot of her free time with. They are two siblings that really do get along.
"He's really supportive. He writes screen plays and he draws really well. He shares the same kind of 'I want to be this when I grow up,'" explains Charlotte about her brother.
"Just a Kid" and "Partner in Crime" are only two of her songs that show just how diverse Charlotte's music style is. Some of Charlotte's original songs have been inspired by Joan Jett, The Clash, the Rolling Stones, Vampire Weekend, Bon Jovi and Stevie Nicks.
Ok. Stop. You can come back to this blog and finish reading the rest of it in a few minutes. If you haven't taken the time to click on any of the links to Charlotte's songs and videos so far, please do me this one favor and click on this one now for "Not The Girl" (then, please come back to finish reading this blog).
Rockin' right? And if you didn't get chills hearing this kid belt that one out, take a few more minutes and check out the other songs on her YouTube channel.
"At my school when I was 8 years old at a Grandparents' Day event, I performed a classical piece I wrote for David [my brother], which turned into a rock 'n roll piece, called "Not The Girl." I wasn't really nervous because everyone there was supporting me and wanted me to be great," said Charlotte about how the song debuted and transformed itself over time.
About song writing, her father said that Charlotte writes her songs in ways that people don't expect. Charlotte loves to write about nature and mystery.
"I write all of my own music and lyrics, except for "Bring You Home," which I co-wrote the music for with Jeffrey Lee Campbell. I did some covers. 'I Love Rock 'n Roll' and 'Crimson and Clover' by Joan Jett, but they're not on my website yet," says Charlotte.
"I write the music first. I compose first," she continued. So the lyrics come later.
Besides writing and singing her own music, she even does her own background vocals and she plays guitar and piano on her tracks, too.
So how does an 11-year-old do all of this?
"I have to get up between 5:30 and 6 a.m. and do vocal lessons and do three songs in the morning so I have time," says Charlotte.
Her father joked that there's no need for alarm clocks in the house. Everyone wakes up to Charlotte singing. I don't know about you, but when I was 11, I would have thought it was strange to sing and have my parents hear me … or my friends. Charlotte is fearless. According to her father, she's so young that she doesn't know how to be nervous.
After the morning routine, she then goes to school. She gets home, rushes to do her homework (but she tries to do it well), she listens to the tracks she recorded (if it's a time when she's recording), and then she does practice tracks and background vocals. After that, she tries to write songs. She has about two hours to use for that. Her schedule is largely based upon whether she's recording or not. One week she can be recording, and one week she can be working on writing. So as you can see, Charlotte's devotion to music is serious and she doesn't feel like she's missing out on anything.
In the words of Charlotte, "I can go to my friend's house whenever I want to; but I can't record whenever I want. I'm not into anything else [besides music] except for surfing. Nothing else except surfing and music."
"It's very hard, especially since in middle school the teachers are piling on homework. I don't come home until 8 p.m. on recording nights. Sometimes I practice my music in the morning before school or during lunch."
Wow. I could hardly believe these words were coming from such a young person. Most kids I know her age would rather watch TV or play video games. I was blown away by her musical devotion. Her producer says what he likes best about Charlotte is her creativity, joy, and dedication. Dedication, yes. That's putting it mildly.
"Talent is just one piece of the puzzle. I think the key is that Charlotte is so passionate about music. It's a calling for her. That will keep her going. When you are 'wired' for music, you're just not happy doing anything else," says Campbell. "Watching her develop as an artist has been a great inspiration to me."
See, I told you Charlotte was inspirational! And, in other ways besides musically, too. Listen to this. When I asked Charlotte why she decided to donate the money she makes from people downloading her music to the JBJ Soul Kitchen, instead of spending it on clothes, or video games, like most young people would, she said, "I have everything I need. I have dinner and breakfast every day. There are people out there that need it much more than I do."
So are you impressed with Charlotte Sabina yet?
Charlotte's father remarked that his very favorite thing Charlotte ever said about her career in music was that if she didn't make certain decisions for herself then other people would make them for her; and that was what she wanted to avoid. In that regard, she is taking charge like one of her role models, Jon Bon Jovi.
"I really like Jon Bon Jovi because he wrote his own music and made all the right decisions at the right times and he's lasted long. And his music is really phenomenal," Charlotte said. "I also like Lady Gaga, because like me, she was a girl and wrote on the piano, just like I do."
Speaking of one of her role models, you probably want to know what it was like for her to perform at the Best Buy Theater with Jeffrey Lee Campbell and Shawn Pelton in her band, opening for Jon Bon Jovi.
"When I performed at the Best Buy Theater, I was extremely nervous and shaking. My dad gave me a video game to play and that didn't help. I got on stage and turned that adrenaline into energy!" said Charlotte.
That's really good advice. When nervous, turn adrenaline into energy and just go for it. I think I was just taught something very valuable by someone a few decades younger than me, and much wiser.
In general, though, Charlotte keeps her cool when performing. Charlotte admits that she doesn't feel intimidated.
"I honestly try my best to be controlled and ready for anything. I try not to throw myself into something I'm not ready for. I feel grateful to be with the audience." (Although, her dad says that she's intimidated by waves that are too big for surfing – but I call that survival instinct!)
Back to the Best Buy Theater performance-Jeffrey Lee Campbell and Shawn Pelton helped her out on stage that night she opened for Jon Bon Jovi, but as a future goal, Charlotte said, "I definitely want to form a band of my own." She's got ambition!
When I asked Charlotte about her future aspirations, she said "I want to be a rock star. Nothing more. Nothing less."
And you know what? I believe she will do it, without a doubt. Like her song says she's not "Just a Kid".
And, as her producer, Jeffrey Lee Campbell, says, "Keep an eye on Charlotte Sabina!"
You can see what Charlotte Sabina is up to by going to her website http://www.charlottesabina.com/, following her on Twitter (@CharlotteSabina), viewing her videos on her YouTube channel, or connecting with her fan page on facebook. She will be tweeting and announcing future performances.


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For several years, Lowndes County has been known around the country for its award-winning marching bands, its commitment to both the arts and military and its championship athletic programs.
But recently, the county has become known for something else — its high infant mortality rate.
According to the South Health District, the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Lowndes County in 2007 was 16.7. The IMR is measured by the number of deaths that occur per 1,000 live births.
Infant mortality is the death of a baby during the first year of life.
Lowndes County had a total of 30 infant deaths in 2007.
Although the statistics are not in for preceding years, Dr. Lynne Feldman, director of South Health District, said the problem came on their radar well before 2007. Starting in 2004-2005, she said the South Health District realized that the number of babies born at low birth weight or dying within the first year of life was increasing.
When compared with other counties in the state that are of comparable size and demographics, Lowndes County is well above the others, Feldman said. The high rate of infant mortality in Lowndes County does not stem from one issue or cause, she added.
"It really is kind of an indicator of the overall health of a community," Feldman said. "If you have a really low infant mortality rate, then generally people have good access to health care and other things in their community that make it a healthy community."
A staggering statistic
"I really do not know why the infant mortality rate in Lowndes (County) is higher than in similar counties," Feldman said. "It shouldn't be unique to our area."
Most of the deaths within Lowndes County are black children, she said.
The South Health District charts the number of deaths and where those deaths occur. Statistically, the highest concentration of deaths occur on the southside of Valdosta, Feldman said.
The issue of infant mortality is not an easy problem to solve, Feldman said.
"You can't just use a medical model to fix it. It has to be a social model. It has to be something that you do before women get pregnant and actually follow through during pregnancy and then make sure the baby is protected afterwards," Feldman said.
Low birth weight is usually the result of a baby being born before term, she said.
"A baby is supposed to have nine months to grow in the uterus and then they are done," Feldman said. "If they come out before they are done, you are going to have problems."
Nutrient deficiencies will also cause babies to be born too small, even if they are close to term, she said. Poor health choices during pregnancy, such as smoking or ingesting illegal substances, can also contribute to low birth weight.
"I feel, overall, one of the reasons babies are having more trouble is that women are going into their pregnancy with chronic conditions that weren't there some years ago, like diabetes and heart disease," Feldman said.
She went on to say that many of the issues facing women today are directly related to obesity.
The health of the mother is just one factor that determines the health of a baby. Outside factors, such as economic status and emotional stability, also play key roles in a pregnancy and a child's development.
Feldman said low income is a risk factor when assessing the health of a pregnant woman and a baby.
Low income women are under more stress, are usually facing greater social and familial issues, and with little money, their diet is usually not good, Feldman said.
They are also less likely to access preventive health care, she said.
Feldman said some causes of infant mortality can be assessed and prevented while others cannot.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome/Co-sleeping has been renamed to include co-sleeping as more and more infants are found to be sleeping with their mother, she said.
"We have a couple of those, at least every year," Feldman said. "We are encouraging women to find a separate sleeping place for the baby."
The way babies are laid down has changed over the years as well, Feldman said. In the past, babies were placed on their stomachs, but it has been determined that laying babies on their backs makes a huge difference in terms of SIDS, Feldman said.
The change has come within a generation, and it can be hard for people to change habits they were raised with, Feldman said.
Congenital anomalies are another factor in infant mortality, Feldman said, though there is really little that can be done.
Folic acid, Feldman said, has been shown to prevent some defects.
"It's most important that women begin to take vitamins before they get pregnant. If you wait until you go to see the doctor to take your prenatal vitamins, you are not taking them early enough," Feldman said.
Most of a baby's development, she added, is done in those first few months.
People need to think about their health and the health of the baby before they get pregnant, she said.
"I would love to have the answer on how to lower the mortality rate," Feldman said.
One of the things the South Health District had hoped to do, through Healthy Start, was to make young women aware of the things they can do to enter a pregnancy in the healthiest way possible, she said.
A healthy baby should weigh about 2,500 grams or about 5 pounds, 5 ounces at birth, Feldman said.
Monitoring the number of deaths each year is a slow process as birth certificates have to be matched with death certificates, Feldman said.
Of the 30 infant deaths recorded in 2007, 36.7 percent were due to premature births, 13 percent were from SIDS. Fifty percent of those deaths were black, 36 percent were white, and about 7 percent were Hispanic, Feldman said.
Analysis of the issue was conducted and the South Health District applied for a grant. At the same time, the economy began shrinking and state and federal funds began to be cut.
In the end, the South Health District ended up not getting a grant through Healthy Start to attack the issue, but the Lowndes County Board of Health did get a smaller grant through the March of Dimes to start a program called Baby Luv.


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You registered to vote in Pennsylvania–a swing-state–so you could cancel out the vote of your left-leaning roommate, or perhaps you actually believe your vote counts. Either way, it's your first election, and you're about to do it big.
Speaking of "doing," "it," and "big," consider marking your first real display of civic duty by attending Bill Clinton's speech at the Palestra. Ditch your election-chic for some White House Intern-chic and sidestep the Secret Service agents to hear the 42nd President discuss the critical nature of this election at 4pm tomorrow.
It's technically a pre-election rally, encouraging Penn students to vote for somebody, making this whole democracy thing just (im-)peachy. Get yo tix here!
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Pork Tenderloin With Jalapeno Paste
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- 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for grill
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 chopped jalapeno chile, (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 whole pork tenderloins, (3/4 pounds each)
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Heat grill to high. Lightly oil grill rack. In a blender, process 1/4 cup canola oil, garlic, jalapeno, thyme, salt, coriander, pepper, and cumin until smooth, about 1 minute. Spread paste over tenderloins.
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Grill tenderloins, turning them occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 155 degrees. 10 to 20 minutes.
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It sounds like a triumphant achievement! Good for you - thanks for the the replay.
Thanks for the rest of the story. Was afraid I would get to the end without knowing what happened.
Here is the artichoke dip recipe for anyone who wants it.
14 oz can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped (chop with a knife not a food processor. The processor makes it too smooth.)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise (use real mayo)
1 Tbsp finely minced green onion
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp garlic salt (I use crushed garlic instead)
1/4 tsp lemon juice
Combine all ingredients and place in an oven proof dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to over cook as it will separate. This dish cannot be frozen and reheated.
For those who live in Western Canada, you can just buy a can of Western Family artichoke hearts and the recipe isoniazid the can.
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A good rant is cathartic. Ranting is what keeps me sane. They always come from a different place. Take the prime minister, for example. Sometimes when I rant about him, I am angry; other times, I am just severely annoyed - it's an important distinction. - Rick Mercer
Here is one of the most offensive moments of the evening which was not directed at me:
My close friend and the nasty woman grew up in the same Catholic parish and went to school together since kindergarten. The parish is having its annual fall festival today and they are both going to it. Nasty woman with her sister and my close friend by herself, apparently. So this conversation actually happened:
My friend: Are you planning to be there for lunch?
Nasty: Yeah. We're going to get there early so we don't have to wait in line too long.
My friend: What time? We could meet up and eat together.
Nasty: I don't think so. (Sister) and I are eating with some actual friends of ours.
Mind you...I have been to this parish festival which is practically in my parents' back yard. Lunch is eaten in a huge crowded social hall with long rectangular tables. It is not likely that my friend sitting with the nasty sisters would impede on their privacy as there is no privacy at this event.
The last time I brought something easy and cheap to a dinner party, my friends told me I needed to date a better class of woman.
PD, is this an annual event?
"awwww....shades of Janet Lynn" - Dick Button on anyone who makes more than one mistake in their program.
"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."-- Albert Einstein.
Someone who apparently has no social life suggested that it should be last night. I did not second that motion.
They have attempted events every year for three years running with mixed results. Two years ago, they all had dinner the day after our class reunion, fortunately I had a family commitment. At that one, one person inexplicably drug her husband along, so it was six women and one guy who had to feel awkward. Last summer, they tried to organize a family oriented picnic event. We had a prior commitment that day, too. Not sure how that turned out.
I hate to tell you that I am going to immediately manufacture a prior commitment next time they invite me. Sorry.
She will be less likely to feel slighted (and with the exception of last night, she has been the organizer of these events) if I say we have a prior commitment.
Believe it or not, she is the one who said "we should do this once a year". I think she has no social life other than hanging out with her much older sister and it sounds like she doesn't like her husband's company much.I wonder if on another discussion board somewhere where nasty girl has been bemoaning that she agreed to this dinner . She doesn't seem any more thrilled than you do.
Some of those papers are worth some $ on Ebay!
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Thanks very much for the update. Glad you got to spend time with your Dad.
Something easy and cheap to take to a dinner party? One of the girls from Jersey Shore...
Thanks for the update and the recipe you used. I don't blame you for not going again if the mean girls will be present. Who needs that negativity?