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When all goes well, the planning is seamless, the faculty members are responsive, engaging, and effective, and the participants make significant practice improvements.
Then there are the other times, when a faculty leader accepts your invitation to help develop and implement an activity but then does not respond by phone or e-mail. You continue reaching out but receive no response, even after the deadline for content submission and review. Then the content he finally submits looks eerily similar to a promotional speaker's bureau presentation, and the faculty member doesn't understand why you require so many changes. After all, he says, "I have presented this same material at many other CME activities without any problems."
Sound familiar? If not, consider yourself lucky. In a survey that our organization conducted of more than 20 other accredited providers representing academia, medical education companies, societies, and hospitals, 78 percent indicated they had run into faculty problems.
Fortunately, there are techniques that can help tame the hard-to-handle faculty member, from the planning process to activity launch.
Planning for Problems
You can set the foundation for the activity with your faculty as soon as they have been confirmed to participate. If the faculty were not involved with the needs assessment or grant proposal development process, you can discuss planning details during a faculty project kick-off call or meeting. You can explain who the target audience is, and what the learning objectives and learning needs are, as well as any edits that will have to be made. You also can use these calls to get the faculty excited about their role in developing and delivering the education. Once you get their buy-in, faculty tend to be more cooperative, timely, and unbiased.
The planning process is also the most crucial time to establish timelines and identify what information needs to be collected. You can use the planning call to identify potential conflicts with disclosures and issues regarding clinical content. The faculty also can be a resource for planning future educational initiatives, including providing additional faculty recommendations, identifying remaining practice gaps, and suggesting ideas for future program formats.
This is also the prime moment to train faculty on the differences between a promotional talk and a CME program. Among the many resources available is the National Faculty Education Initiative, a program developed by the Alliance for CME in collaboration with the Society for Academic Continuing Medical Education and the Association of American Medical Colleges to teach faculty involved with CME the differences between certified CME and promotional activities. Additionally, the Accreditation Council for CME provides an extensive education and training section on its Web site, consisting of webcasts and articles pertaining to ACCME guidelines and the Standards for Commercial Support. Your course director can also be a great teaching resource for the other faculty involved with your activity—peer-to-peer education can be very effective.
Pre-Launch Preparation
One of the most effective ways to ensure your faculty is on time, on target, and compliant is to establish boundaries and set clear expectations early in the planning process. Detailed faculty planning calls can help to set reasonable roles and expectations and streamline follow-up communications.
Ask your faculty how they prefer to communicate. A tech-savvy physician may balk at the thought of receiving faxes but be willing to respond instantaneously to text messages. Consider using e-mails, letters, faxes, calling campaigns, and texts. You may get the best result using a combination of methods—shoot off an e-mail right after the call saying you will follow up more formally when you send the disclosure form the following week. Thank them in advance for their cooperation, include your most important needs, and let them know they can call you if they have any questions. You can also reinforce your message by following up e-mails with a phone message. Effective communications
can help you turn around an absent-minded physician before it's too late.
It's also important to be concise and direct. Nobody is going to make sense of a rambling 10-paragraph e-mail, with the true agenda hidden on line 137—especially not an "Eight Days A Week" faculty member (click here for our categorization of problem faculty types by their Beatles song titles). Call out tasks in a bulleted format, and use highlighting or bold type to quickly identify your request. One accredited provider uses a memo format that starts off with a bold line, stating "ACTION REQUESTED" right up front.
Absentee faculty members can remain elusive. After the faculty planning call, document their agreement to all critical deadlines, responsibilities, and deliverables. When a faculty member has agreed to these roles and responsibilities early on, you can remind him or her of this when reaching out to collect appropriate materials.
Deadlines should be set with as much flexibility as you can
afford. However, you can keep the true "drop-dead" date secret—due dates for external players, such as faculty, can always be padded for your own peace of mind.
There are multiple tools and methods for collecting faculty materials. You can use electronic methods to send automatic disclosure-submission reminders, and to be notified when the tasks have been completed—and you don't have to worry about having to make assumptions when deciphering prescription-style handwriting.
Educational content can get stuck in cyberspace when large, file-sized slide decks cause e-mail failures. You can use Web links, and free Internet file-sharing services to take the guesswork out of sending and receiving large files. You can ensure you will receive the materials you need, when you need them, by using a secure FTP site that is checked daily and shared with the faculty, along with submission-deadline e-mail reminders.
All these steps take extra work and time that surely none of us can afford—why not lean on your resources to help? Your administrative staff are adept at following up with e-mail and call reminders; and your project coordinators can help to manage the timeline of content submission and retrieval of materials. When all else fails, a problem faculty member will often respond to a personal e-mail or call from the "big guns": your company president, university dean, society committee chairperson, or CME committee leader.
It can also be very useful to ingratiate yourself with your faculty member's direct assistant. We have had great success reaching faculty immediately following a quick "happy holidays" or "happy birthday" call to a course director's executive assistant. These critical support staff can perform miracles in short order.
The Last Resorts
If all communications have failed and you have nearly lost hope, don't hesitate to remind your faculty that all actions (or lack thereof) have consequences. You laid out your expectations during the planning phases that all faculty honoraria, travel expenses, and participation were contingent on their agreement to fulfill their responsibilities. There may be a time when you have to remind Dr. Eight Days a Week that a lack of a disclosure form means he can't participate in the activity. These measures are a last resort, but can be effective when no other options remain.
You may need to remind a faculty member of the scrutiny that the CME enterprise has received in recent years. Nobody wants a negative headline about his institution or actions in The New York Times. You can remind a problem faculty member that part of your job is to mitigate all possible risks. Reiterate the possible effects of lack of compliance and don't
mince words. After all, the news media won't.
With each CME project, a pre-activity meeting or conference call can help communicate any last-minute needs to the faculty. Remind faculty that the ACCME requires accredited providers to monitor for bias in certified activities. Inform faculty members that you are on site to assist, ensure compliance, and collect evaluation information from participants who rate the program for bias, fair balance, and scientific objectivity.
For live meetings, we recommend asking a small number of anonymous attendees to serve as "CME proctors." These proctors fill out a more detailed evaluation form addressing bias, evidence, and other external audit criteria. When faculty members are reminded that "your peers' eyes are on you," it can do wonders for their focus on compliance.
If, despite all your efforts, things go awry, take charge. You are the CME expert. We learned of one CME coordinator who brilliantly dealt with a CME activity in which the faculty member began delivering a promotional discussion. Taking the appropriate role of an on-site monitor, she respectfully interrupted the lecture, noted that she was from the accredited provider, and reminded all learners that the certified CME activity they were attending was developed to ensure that all discussion remained fair, balanced, scientifically objective, and free from bias. She thanked the faculty and audience for keeping this in mind as the session progressed. The faculty member agreed and moved forward in a more compliant manner.
While you will rarely have to employ all the techniques we noted for any one faculty member, the combination of different methods enhances faculty management. Through advance planning, clear and effective communication, and reliance on all available resources perhaps we can turn a Nowhere Man, a Dr. Eight Days a Week, or Sergeant Pepper into a successful faculty member who is "Here, There, and Everywhere" in all the right ways.
Amanda Glazar, PhD, CCMEP is director of adult learning and outcomes at Global Education Group. Reach her at firstname.lastname@example.com. Allison Kickel, CCMEP is director of program management at Global Education Group. Reach her at email@example.com.
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Indochina Discovery (ATID)
Discover the heart and soul of Indochina on this tour of four very diverse countries. Encounter history, both ancient and modern, and witness the unbelievable splendour of Angkor Wat. Our CEOs will ensure your accommodation and transportation are covered—so you can choose the activities that interest you. Experience Halong Bay by boat and cycle around Vang Vieng. Push through hectic city lanes and tap into the pulsing nightlife. And with other travellers your own age, you can be sure to get down with adventurers that'll keep up.
Highlights: Revel in the majesty of Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, chill out on golden beaches, float down the mighty Mekong River, snorkel beautiful reefs, shop in quaint Hoi An, cruise magical Halong Bay, explore the streets of serene Luang Prabang.
Ultimate Cambodian Adventure (ATUC)
No matter where you travel in Cambodia, the past is always present. History, both ancient and modern, is everywhere here; whether you're cycling in the shadows of the mighty Angkor Wat, wandering the streets of cosmopolitan Phnom Penh or exploring the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins, you can't escape the pull of time that shaped—and continues to shape—this arresting land.
Highlights: Stroll through the streets of colonial Phnom Penh and Battambang, learn about recent history of Cambodia with a visit to Tuol Sleng, revel in the majesty of Angkor Wat, relax on golden beaches, experience a local village meal
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A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region's natural wonders and fascinating cultures, this 17-day trip offers a combination of guided excursions and free time to explore beaches and ruins, urban culture and awe-inspiring landscapes. Cruise the Mekong for a day and overnight on a traditional sailing junk in Halong Bay. Witness the heights of Cambodia's past at Angkor Wat, and contemplate its lows by walking the infamous Killing Fields. Although many activities are included, there is still plenty of time to explore on your own and create the ultimate adventure.
Highlights: Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay, sip iced coffee in Ho Chi Minh City, float through the Mekong Delta, enjoy sunrise over breathtaking Angkor Wat
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- Trip Type:
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Mayan Adventure (CAM)
Leave the resorts of Cancún behind and explore the authentic Yucatán. From sunny beaches and lush jungles to the highlands of Chiapas, journey through Belize, Guatemala and southern Mexico on this incredible 22-day adventure. Explore the amazing ruins of Chichén Itzá, Palenque and Tikal and walk the cobblestoned streets of colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas and Antigua. Snorkel with stingrays or just get into the reggae pace of life on sunny Caribbean beaches. Experience a journey that introduces you to local culture and offers insight into the history of the Mayan heartland.
Highlights: Explore incredible Mayan sites and colourful local markets, relax on the world-class Mayan Riviera beaches, go caving in a Mayan sacred site, snorkel on Belize's world-famous barrier reef
Nairobi to Joburg Overland (DKBJ)
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Kruger National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls—we originally called this trip 'Africa Complete,' but those pesky lawyers made us change it. While it may not feature all of Africa, it's still pretty darn close: Wildlife safaris, cultural contact, rugged landscapes and natural landmarks spread across six incredible countries. And with supremely knowledgeable CEOs, meals prepared from fresh local produce and starlit camping stays, you'll gain a kinship with this land and its people you won't find anywhere else.
Highlights: Spot the Big Five from 4x4 safari vehicles, inhale the aromas of a spice plantation, snorkel Zanzibar's waters, gaze out across Victoria Falls, spot wildlife in Kruger National Park, discover the less-visited Zimbabwe, walk in search of rhinos in Matobo National Park.
Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe (DZKF)
When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, southern Africa can't be topped. This trip offers a fully immersive, unyieldingly authentic experience of the natural and cultural wonders of this incredible region. In Zimbabwe's Matobo National Park, you'll track rhinos on foot and the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle game drive, capture the Big Five (with your camera, of course) in South Africa's Kruger National Park and witness the unique traditional dances of the Shangaan people. This isn't a taste of Africa; it's a full-course meal—with seconds.
Highlights: Spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park, gaze out across Victoria Falls, walk in search of rhinos, observe wildlife from a 4x4 in Matobo National Park, witness Shangaan traditions, discover the less-visited Zimbabwe.
Amazon To The Andes (PAA)
This adventure offers up an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery, wildlife and cultures, whether you're scanning the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive G Lodge Amazon or climbing the ancient trail of the Incas to Machu Picchu, situated in the heavens of the Americas. Because we run our own treks, we can ensure the fair treatment of our porters and the quality of food and equipment so that you're free to enjoy the beauty of the region.
Highlights: Explore ruins and bargain at Sacred Valley markets, devour seafood in Lima, climb the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, spot wildlife at our exclusive G Lodge Amazon
Inca Discovery (PID)
Perfect for those looking to experience the region's archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, this adventure includes a four-day trek along the Inca Trail. This is one of the world's best-known hikes and will reward those willing to break a sweat with a stunning combination of mountainscapes, cloud forests, and jungles. We run our own treks, which ensures the fair treatment of our porters and quality equipment. Our knowledgeable CEOs will work hard to make certain the first glimpse of Machu Picchu will burn itself into your memory.
Highlights: Sample seafood in Lima, explore ruins and haggle at local markets in the Sacred Valley, conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, learn ancient traditions at the Planeterra-supported Women's Weaving Co-op
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (SPSK)
Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you'll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants and explore its forgotten ruins. You'll arrive at Santa Teresa – the backdoor of Machu Picchu – where you'll catch the train to Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Highlights: Conquer the Salkantay Trek in the Andes, explore Inca ruins and Machu Picchu, trek through local communities and beautiful Andean scenery.
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Essential India (AHEH)
From the intricate saris of Rajasthan to the beautiful symmetry of the Taj Mahal, this compact journey is a photographer's delight and the perfect introduction to India. You'll walk along the ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Highlights: Explore India's vibrant cities, discover ancient forts and temples, revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal, witness the erotic sculptures of Khajuraho and Orchha, sail the Ganges in venerable Varanasi
Golden Triangle (AHGT)
This compact Indian journey will introduce you to three very different northern cities and the colourful rural life of Rajasthan. From the hectic pace of Delhi with its bustling markets, magnificent monuments and colonial past, travel by private transport to Agra and the mesmerizing beauty of the Taj Mahal—truly one of the wonders of the world. Discover why Jaipur is called the 'Pink City' and get a taste of village life in Abhaneri with its magnificent stepwells. Photographers and culture lovers won't be disappointed on this classic adventure.
Highlights: Wander around modern and ancient Delhi, revel in the Mughal magnificence of the Taj Mahal and Fatephur Sikri, visit rural villages and historic forts, explore India's vibrant cities
Uncover India—Delhi to Goa (AHUH)
For travellers on a budget who are after an experience full of the very best India has to offer, this tour showcases man-made wonders and natural marvels without missing its most famous cities and sights. From the shining marble of the Taj Mahal and the sparkling shores of Goa to Rajasthan's colourful forts and temples, connect with the culture and spirit of this incredible land. Our expert CEOs will take the hassle out of planning but leave you free to choose sites that really shine—so you can encounter India.
Highlights: Enjoy a fast-paced adventure, experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise, uncover bustling cities, capture colourful Rajasthan in the viewfinder, relax on quiet beaches in Goa.
Cambodia & Vietnam on a Shoestring (ATCV)
Begin in Bangkok—a city that never sleeps—and end by braving Hanoi's bustling streets. Plug in to Cambodia and Vietnam on this electric journey with breaks to bliss out on white-sand beaches. Get a history lesson exploring Angkor Wat or walking Ho Chi Minh City's streets. With your accommodation and transport arranged by our expert CEOs, this adventure offers a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to explore on your own.
Highlights: Explore the bustling streets of Bangkok, revel in the majesty of Angkor Wat, enjoy a delicious local Khmer meal in a small village, discover colonial Phnom Penh, relax on golden beaches, shop Hoi An's quaint streets, float through Halong Bay, walk the intriguing streets of Hanoi.
Indochina Encompassed (ATIE)
From the vibrant cityscape of Bangkok to Halong Bay's magnificent limestone karsts, this trip encompasses the highlights of Indochina. Marvel at the wonders of Angkor Wat, sail the Mekong and savour noodles in Chiang Mai. Shop for souvenirs in Ho Chi Minh City and join the locals sipping coffee at a lakeside café in Hanoi. With hotels, transport and a number of included activities arranged by our CEOs, this adventure offers up the perfect combination of must-see highlights and free time.
Highlights: Float down the mighty Mekong River, explore the bustling streets of Hanoi, sail a junk through Halong Bay, shop in Hoi An, experience magnificent Angkor Wat.
Cambodia Experience (AVCW)
Stand in awe of the architectural achievement of Angkor Wat and contemplate the horrors of the Killing Fields at Phnom Penh. This 9-day trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to soak up the colours, culture and history of this incredible country. Its natural beauty coupled with tumultuous history make Cambodia a truly fascinating destination. With your accommodation, transportation and entrance to Angkor arranged by our CEOs, you can concentrate on making this the time of your life.
Highlights: Explore exciting and fast-paced Ho Chi Minh City, float through the Mekong Delta, discover the magnificence of Angkor Wat, savour an authentic Khmer meal in a local home
Mayan Sun—Southbound (CMCA)
Find your paradise somewhere between the blazing Yucatán sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this 16-day odyssey. Wander Antigua's cobblestone streets and its local markets before experiencing the diverse beauty of Lake Atitlán and its indigenous villages. Geared to the adventurer wanting to capture some of Central America's finest highlights, this trip will ensure that you really pack some punch into those postcards home.
Highlights: Relax on white-sand beaches, bask in Caye Caulker sunsets and reggae music, experience a local homestay, explore gorgeous colonial Antigua and its colourful markets.
Costa Rica Adventure (CRA)
If you're looking for a taste of Costa Rica's world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world—explore its volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests and beaches. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound—choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.
Highlights: Spot wildlife while cruising through the canals of Tortuguero, search for the elusive quetzal bird, hike through the cloud forest, enjoy the gorgeous beaches of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, savour a local lunch at a Planeterra- and MIF-supported coffee plantation
Costa Rica Explorer (CRE)
Costa Rica has as many microclimates as it does opportunities for active adventures, and this 2-week journey will bring you the best of both. There's a visit to a cloud forest, but for a bigger jolt, try rappelling down waterfalls or flying across ziplines above the treetops. For the caffeine connoisseur, we visit a coffee co-op and learn how it gets from bean to your cup. For a different pace, float through the canals of the Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife. From the Caribbean beaches to the Pacific, this stunning tour embodies some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.
Highlights: Spot wildlife while cruising the canals of Tortuguero, savour a local lunch at a Planeterra and IDB-supported coffee plantation, enjoy spectacular volcano views while soaking in hot springs, hike the trails of reserves and national parks, learn to make tortillas with a local family, relax on the scenic Pacific coast
Best of Egypt (DPBE)
This journey through Egypt packs in the best of culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
Highlights: Enjoy dinner with a local family, spend the night on a felucca, explore ancient temples and monuments, hunt for deals in the bazaars, gaze at the pyramids and mysterious Sphinx
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A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region's natural wonders and fascinating cultures, offering the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore at your own pace. Our expert local leaders will share with you the archaeological and historical secrets of the ancient sites of Petra, Luxor and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Whether it's haggling in Cairo's bustling bazaars or snapping a desert sunset, Egypt and Jordan will be etched into your memory like a hieroglyph.
Highlights: Discover ancient civilizations and architectural wonders, relax at the Red Sea, enjoy an overnight felucca journey with support boat, bargain in bazaars, camp in a Bedouin tent, marvel at the rock-cut architecture of Petra
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Ultimate Cambodian Adventure (ATUC)
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Mayan Adventure (CAM)
Nairobi to Joburg Overland (DKBJ)
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Amazon To The Andes (PAA)
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From $3699
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|Amazon To The Andes (PAA)
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|Inca Discovery (PID)
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|Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (SPSK)
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|Cambodia Experience (AVCW)
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From $1299
|Costa Rica Adventure (CRA)
|16 days
From $1599
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3. Wrap one of the braids around the bottom crown of your head. Secure with a bobby pin. Follow up with the other pig tail. Tuck the ends of your braids under the other so they are hidden. If your hair is longer than mine, then you can definitely hide your hair ties under the braids. For now, I use hair ties that match the color of my hair.
TIP: Insert the pin "hooky side" down and from the bottom up. Your hair will naturally want to fall down, so use the bobby pins to your advantage to catch those tails! I also like to criss-cross my pins for added security.
4. I pull out a couple strands of braids from the front to frame my face. Using my straighener, I curl my bangs away from my face, Farah-Fawcett-style! One side of my hair curls better than the other. (Does that happen with you?) This takes me a little bit of time to get it where I like it.
5. Finish off with some hair spray. I really like Aussi's Aussome Volume Hair Spray. You can find it at most stores and it's super affordable. My bottle has lasted me for over a year! Then again, I don't use it all that often, maybe 2-3 times a month. In order to keep this hairstyle all day long, through wind and rain, I have to use an amount of hairspray that would make the '80s cringe.
Now I'm all ready for my date!
This whole style takes me 10-15 minutes to do. I really love it because I can use it when my hair is not cooperating, or if my hair is dirty. Check out the full style here!
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I have a button which works ok. What I am trying to achieve is, if a user clicks on a button that button to remain changed, so the user knows he is on page About for eg: All my buttons are black and the active/current page button to be red.
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That would be the "Down" state. Down because the viewer has clicked on it.
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I'm having the same problem. Assigning a 'down' state doesn't seem to work for me. I would like to get this to work with slices / states on the master page. My workaround has been to use the master page slices / states for rollover only, and to have the 'current page' treatment on each page (overlapping the master page layer). This is inefficient because whenever changes are made to the nav, I have to change the current page treatment on every single page.
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When addressing a female person, do I have to use 妳 instead of 你?
Mainland China doesn't use 妳 anymore. 妳 is mostly used in Hong Kong and Taiwan where they still use Traditional Chinese.
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There are various types of wild flower, meadow turf available – see links above.
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Caring for turf:- it is important to fully prepare the site prior to the turf being ordered!
Turf is delivered in rolls and deteriorates very quickly if not laid within 24 hours of delivery. If it isn't possible to lay the turf within 24 hours then the rolls should be stacked in a cool position away from direct sunlight, to prevent the turf from drying out. In some cases the turf can 'yellow' slightly. This 'yellowing' is temporary and the turf should turn green again once laid and the light can get to it.
Soil Preparation:- soil should be cultivated to a depth of between 100 – 150mm. All weeds should be removed along with unwanted debris, such as large stones, etc. For best results use a mechanical rotavator but if the ground is too hard it is advised to hand dig the area first and then rotavating after.
Drainage:- If the sub-soil is prone to a high water table or is clay base, you may have to install a basic land drainage system, which would normally be laid in a herringbone system, using either 75mm or 100mm diameter agricultural pipe. This will need to be installed correctly to avoid problems. This all adds to costs, but it is crucial to encourage a healthy root zone layer to encourage the newly laid turf to establish.
Consolidating the ground:- it is important to make sure that the soil is lightly compacted to remove large air pockets and to stop any subsidence at a later time. This is usually carried out by walking up and down on the area and side to side, using the heel of the boot. This method will not be practical on a commercial level but used on a domestic garden is worth the extra preparation.
Raking to a fine tilth:- the soil needs to be raked to a fine tilth and any ruts and dips filled in with new top soil. We generally use Rolawn Root Zone mix or an equivalent, which is a special blend loam soil mix. This will help the new turf to establish well. The soil needs to be raked to a seed bed finish, if possible levelling to existing hard landscape surfaces or lawn edges.
Fertiliser:- to encourage strong growth and root establishment, a slow release fertiliser can be applied in granular form and this is gently raked into the soil.
Watering turf before laying:- if the ground is dry then it is recommend to water first making the soil moist, which helps to prevent the new turf drying out. Of course, this is subject to weather conditions.
Soil Preparation is the key to a successful lawn and in many instances, if not carried out correctly, can lead to an uneven, water surface logging and failing lawn.
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Once the area has been fully prepared the next stage is to lay your scaffold boards out to work from and prepare a string line.
Starting along one edge, slowly unravel the first roll of turf, setting this against the string line or hard edge. Once the roll is unravelled, tamp down firmly the back of a landscape rake, whilst continuing to lay the turf into position, always lay turf in a 'brick bond pattern'. Whilst tamping down always stand on the scaffold boards to protect the turf. Continue until the whole area is covered with turf. Laying in a 'brick bond pattern' means that all the joins are not in the same line which gives the lawn a stronger bonded finish, ensuring that it all 'knits' together.
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Newly laid lawns must be well watered to establish a healthy root system. Watering is of course dependent on weather conditions. It is also important not to over water your new lawn! Over watering can disable the root system sending out fibrous roots to the root zone. It is advisable not to stand on your new lawn for approximately 10 days and to ensure that, if laying lawns in autumn, leaf debris is removed from new lawns.
Mowing:- you can start mowing as early as 5-6 days after laying, if you can do so without disturbing the newly laid turf. Aim to keep the grass at a height of approx 25mm. Turf will accept light traffic after laying but keep this to a minimum.
Feeding:- we would always recommend feeding lawns in spring, summer and autumn, after they establish, but pre-turf fertiliser should be adequate
The above after care notes are basic suggestions. For more in-depth reading we recommend looking at the website www.rolawn.co.uk
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Trio Of CAA Runners Earn All-Region, Jenkins Advances To NCAA's
Sophomore Eric Jenkins will become Northeastern's first delegate to represent the
Huskies at the NCAA Cross Country Championship since Erik Nedeau
competed in 1993 after the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track &
Field Committee announced team and individual qualifiers on Sunday
The 2011 NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship will take place on Monday, Nov. 21 at noon at the LaVern Gibson Championship Course located at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center in Terre Haute, Ind. Jenkins will carry the Colonial Athletic Association flag as the only competitor to run in Monday's finale from the CAA.
The Portsmouth, N.H. posted his second-consecutive top 25 finish at the 2011 NCAA Regional Championship (Audubon Golf Course) hosted by the University at Buffalo, anchoring the men's squad to a 12th-place finish out of 33 teams on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Jenkins completed the 10K test in 31:36.9, better than 229 other harriers on Saturday. As a top-25 performer, Jenkins was named to the Division I U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region Team (Northeast). Jenkins was recognized as one of 450 athletes that earned All-Region awards for cross country in Division I following this weekend's NCAA Regional Championships.
Thirty-one teams were selected to participate in each championship. The top two, seven-person teams automatically qualified from each of the nine regions, for a total of 18 teams. Thirteen additional teams were selected at-large.
Jenkins will be one of 38 individuals to participate on Monday as an automatic qualifier through the at-large selection process. All individual qualifiers finished in the top 25 in their region.
Northeastern's Bruce Bickford owns the Huskies' highest finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championship. Bickford finished 14th, overall, with a time of 28:58.62 in 1976. The most recent top-40 finish at the NCAA Championship was Brad Schlapak. He finished in 35th (30:12).
Jenkins was one of three CAA runners to earn USTFCCCA All-Region honors as announced on Monday. Joining Jenkins was Valentin Poncelet of Georgia State and William & Mary's Alex McGrath.
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) recognized 450 athletes that earned All-Region awards for cross country in Division I following this weekend's NCAA Regional Championships. Athletes of member schools that finished in the top 25 individually at one of the nine regional sites earned the honor.


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Both teacher licensure and second degree candidates must be formally admitted into the teacher education program. Teacher licensure candidates require a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 upon completion of the undergraduate degree to avoid the Praxis I, Reading, Math, and Writing Exam as a requirement for formal admittance into teacher education (other criteria are required- see pre-admissions advising link for requirements).
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- Individuals seeking transcript evaluations to obtain licensure in a program area offered here at Winston-Salem State should fax or mail copies of all college/degree coursework to the licensure officer. (Fax: 336-750-2698.)
- Upon completion of the transcript evaluation by the program coordinator an appointment with the licensure officer should be made to discuss the plan of study as well and the next steps (which includes admissions into the university).
- Teacher licensure candidates are advised by the licensure officer in the TEAP Center until being formally admitted in to the Teacher Education Program, at which time the Department Chair or Program Coordinator will assign a faculty advisor.
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How to Build Partnerships with the Business Community
There's no doubt that schools can benefit from the resources and expertise of local businesses. In this quick resource roundup, we explore how to initiate and foster business partnerships.
1. Learn why the business community has a stake in education.
While it might seem intimidating to ask for support from the business community, they have a vested interest in great education. Here are some voices from the business world explaining why.
- Supporting Good Schools Is Good Business: Milton Goldberg Speaks
The former executive vice president of the National Alliance of Business talks about the benefits of business support in education.
- Working to Learn, Learning to Work: Let's Get Businesses to Better Support Our Schools
Businesses need to get involved with local schools to help students understand what will be expected of them professionally once they're in the real world.
- Risky Business: Industry Invests in Schools
With the economic future of the U.S. tied to our public education system, business leaders are scrambling to push for change.
2. Get inspired by examples of businesses partnering with schools.
Some schools build a strong partnership with a single business, and some gather different kinds of support from different businesses and community members.
- University Teams Up with Local Schools to Advance Careers in Medicine
- A Community Collaborates in Education
C.P. Squires Elementary School harnesses parents, businesspeople, and retirees for academic and financial support and to staff after-school programs.
- Kids Invest in Funds -- and Their Own Future
At Chicago's Ariel Community Academy, students in grades K-8 hone math skills and learn practical, lifelong lessons in finance by managing a $20,000 class stock portfolio.
- Partnership Pays Off for Business and Schools: Creating Future Scientists Together
An innovative, project-learning merge between corporate scientists and schools pays off.
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3. Explore the ways in which local businesses can get involved.
From donating supplies to offering internships to freeing up employees to be mentors, there are a variety of ways businesses can leverage their resources to support schools.
- Project-Based Learning: What Businesses Can Do
How businesses can help promote and support project-based learning in local schools.
- Emotional Intelligence: What Businesses Can Do
What businesses can do to help promote the philosophy of and encourage emotional intelligence in schools.
- What Business Can Do About Teacher Quality: Ways to Help With Teacher Preparation
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4. Find specific tools for cultivating business partnerships.
Once you've identified your goals in creating a partnership, then what? Here are a few articles with practical advice for starting and maintaining those relationships.
- Seven Steps to Building School-to-Industry Partnerships
Collaborations with industries and professionals are a core component of career technical education. Done well, they can be a winning experience for everyone.
- How to Grow Students' Opportunities Through Private Partnerships
Tips for creating beneficial community and business relationships.
- Building Relationships with Build San Francisco
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The Lodge well runs dry so the men decide to drill a new one rather than go on town water.
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The future of food production will include a "mosaic of different farming systems," as one agronomist recently put it. But the systems still have to be sustainable — and that means economically sustainable, too.
Don't get the "facts" on Marcellus Shale drilling from your neighbor. Trust, but verify.
I'm not buying the argument that farm subsidies are the major villain. If you want to oppose farm subsidies, that's fine. Just don't do it hiding behind an overweight person.
It will take new ways of thinking to climb out of this current jobless hole. We should foster entrepreneurship, incentivize innovation, encourage education, and reward small businesses and the self-employed.
Your mother and Uncle Sam can't protect you all the time.
Consumers want to be courted, romanced by your passion for agriculture. And they can only learn about that passion — they can only get to know you — if you are willing to share your story.
It's been a tough spring. But there are things we can control that may make a difference, if only to your mental health (which is pretty important). I call them the "Beatitudes for Farmers."
John Winchell is a rock star. Well, not a head-banging musician or Mick Jagger-like rock star, but a dairy rock star. And he's got the bragging rights — and a traveling trophy — to prove it. You see, Winchell won the 2011 Hoard's Dairyman cow judging contest in the agri-marketers division, competing against 962 contestants […]
Those who would decry animal research of any kind are actually hurting future care, health, and treatment of the very animals they proclaim to protect.
The Social Silo is the new "social face" of the Farm and Dairy.
Rising food prices. Everyone's talking about them. And everyone's pointing fingers of blame.
Reading between the HSUS lines: "We'll say we'll negotiate with agriculture, but if we don't get our way, we're not going to play nice anymore."
We are in an atmosphere of questioning spending, taxes and finding ways for all levels of government to live within its means. But cutting investments in agricultural R&D, innovation and education is like eating your seed corn — and next year you'll go hungry.
We'll be hearing lots more about watershed protection and regulation across the country, as states are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish nutrient standards for water bodies.
You know what our problem is? "We've spent decades trying to distance ourselves from traditional notions of Work," says Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe.
Farmers need to embrace their new/old role in the food chain, engage with eaters everywhere through outreach and education. We should "own" the food issue.
"A year's plan starts with spring." – Chinese proverb Like farmers, the Chinese who quote this proverb recognize a good harvest depends on the spring sowing. After all, you reap what you sow. But here at Farm and Dairy, the year starts in the fall. At this time every year, we turn another page and […]
Every farmer and every farm needs to have a public relations plan in place — BEFORE the media come calling.
Fourteen veterans — representing World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War — were honored in a special service at this year's Columbiana County Fair.
Leadership of Ohio's major commodity and farm groups sat down at the negotiating table with the Humane Society of the United States. Why? Well, let's just say politics makes strange bedfellows.


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Our ceaseless circusMay 15,2013Four Americans died in Benghazi, Libya: people with unrealized hopes, unfinished plans, relatives who loved them and friends who will miss them.
But lets focus on what really matters about the attack and its aftermath: Did Hillary Clintons presumed 2016 presidential campaign take a hit?
We live in a country lousy with guns and bloody with gun-related violence, manifest two weeks ago in a Kentucky 5-year-olds fatal shooting of his 2-year-old sister, evident over the weekend in a hail of bullets at a Mothers Day parade in New Orleans.
But lets cut to the chase: Did Kelly Ayotte, the New Hampshire senator, safeguard or endanger her political future by casting one of the votes that doomed gun-control legislation in the Senate? And does the laws failure mean that its time to write the obituary for Barack Obamas presidency, which has more than 1,300 days to go, or can we wait I dont know a week or maybe even two to do that?
Now we have a scandal at the Internal Revenue Service to factor in. And a scandal it is, in urgent need of a thorough investigation, which Obama pledged at his news conference Monday and which were very much owed.
But before we get a full account, lets by all means pivot to the possible political fallout, politics being all that seems to matter these days. Will Republicans ever trust and be able to work with the administration again? (This is being asked as if there were all that much trust and cooperation in the first place.) Have they finally been handed the cudgel that can whack Obama and his crew into oblivion? Assess, discuss and please dont forget to make predictions about the 2014 midterms.
It never gets better and may in fact be getting worse: the translation of all of the news and of all of Washingtons responses into a ledger of electoral pluses and minuses, a graph of rising and falling political fortunes, a narrative of competition between not just the parties but the would-be potentates within a party.
On issue after issue, the sideshow swallows the substance, as politicians and the seemingly infinite ranks of political handlers join us journalists in gaming everything out, ad infinitum.
To follow the debate over immigration reform is to lose sight at times of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in limbo and the challenge of finding the most economically fruitful and morally sound way to deal with them and their successors. No, the real stakes are U.S. Sen. Marco Rubios presidential aspirations. Will he pay a high price with the Republican base for pushing a path to citizenship? Or will he earn necessary centrist credentials?
And where does it leave him vis-a-vis Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, who are fellow Republican senators itching for prominence and are also hypothetical primary rivals? The next presidential election is three and a half years away an eternity, really but instead of putting a damper on speculation, that time span has encouraged it, letting a thousand theories and nearly as many contenders bloom.
We can wonder: If Clinton decided not to run, would a door open for another woman, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York? Just how well has Gillibrand positioned herself for such a turn? That story is already out there, and in it her record is framed largely in terms of her prospects for national office, as if one exists in the service of the other, as if the point of a congressional seat is leveraging it into an even better, more regal throne.
What about the actual business of governing? Between all the preening, partisan crossfire and of course fundraising that consumes members of Congress, is there any space and energy for that?
Not much, to judge from either the sclerosis that now defines the institution or the obsessions of those of us in the media. Our quickness to publicize skirmishes and divine political jockeying abet both. Actors tend to do whatever keeps the audience rapt.
At Obamas news conference, he breezed past the IRS debacle too quickly, and Im not sure why he had stayed mum until then. He flashed too much self-righteous anger about the scrutiny of the Benghazi talking points, which strike to important matters of accountability and credibility.
But however self-servingly, Obama got one thing about Benghazi exactly right: Whats most vital, and whats being obscured, is how we improve diplomatic security.
After all, the fates altered most profoundly by the attack werent his or Clintons or any other pols, but rather those of the four lost Americans: J. Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods and Sean Smith.
We dishonor them, Obama said, when we turn things like this into a political circus. Indeed. But its what we turn almost everything into.
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