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Article of the month
The Interdem website committee selects an Interdem ' Publication of the month'. This is a recent scientific paper, written by Interdem members that will be put in the spotlights because of its innovative character, methodological soundness, impact, or discussion of relevant psychosocial interventions in dementia.
Pubmed will be searched for potential publications of the month and Interdem members may also send relevant new publications to the website committee (email@example.com).
Website committee members cannot vote for an article they co-authored.
July 2017
The paper of Thyrian et al., 2017 was selected as publication of the month July. This paper, published in a high impact journal, describes a large randomized clinical trial (634 people with dementia) on the safety and effectiveness of dementia care management compared to care as usual. It shows that dementia care management is a safe intervention that significantly reduces neuropsychiatric symptoms and caregiver burden. Furthermore it increased the use of antidementia drugs compared with care as usual. The authors argue that dementia care management should be incorporated in routine care.
See for further reading: http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2645498http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2645498
June 2017
The paper of Van der Roest et al. 2017 has been selected as paper of the month June.
This paper is a review on electronic assistive technology (AT) devices designed to support people with dementia. Aim of the review was to assess the efficacy of AT for memory support in people with dementia in terms of daily performance of personal and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL), level of dependency, and admission to long-term care. The results showed a lack of high-quality evidence to determine whether AT is effective in supporting people with dementia to manage their memory problems.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Jun 11;6:CD009627. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009627.pub2.
Assistive technology for memory support in dementia.
Van der Roest HG1, Wenborn J, Pastink C, Dröes RM, Orrell M.
April 2017
The paper of Sampson et al. 2017, has been selected as publication of the month.
Improving the care of people with dementia in general hospitals: evaluation of a whole-system train-the-trainer model. Sampson EL, Vickerstaff V, Lietz S, Orrell M. Int Psychogeriatr. 2017 Apr;29(4):605-614. doi: 10.1017/S1041610216002222. Epub 2016 Dec 21.
This article describes a "train-the-trainer" model which was implemented across eight acute hospital trusts in London in response to concerns about the quality of care that people with dementia receive during hospital admission. 2,020 hospital staff professionals were trained and the impact of training was evaluated using mixed methods. There was a significant improvement in staffs' sense of competence in dementia care and the quality of interactions with patients. More hospitals adopted person-centered tools and pathways. Staff training can be considered an important step towards improving hospital outcomes for people with dementia.
March 2017
The paper of Wilson et al. 2017, has been selected as publication of the month. The paper describes their systematic review on psychosocial interventions targeted at reducing grief symptoms among family caregivers of people with dementia. It shows how important it is to implement psychosocial interventions for caregivers when the person with dementia is still alive in order to prevent caregivers' complicated grief. In fact, it seems that a combination of cognitive skills training and behavioral oriented interventions to improve the well-being of the carer and care recipient is effective in supporting the family caregivers once the person with dementia has passed away.
JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2017 Mar;15(3):809-839. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003017.
Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions in reducing grief experienced by family carers of people with dementia: a systematic review. Wilson S, Toye C, Aoun S, Slatyer S, Moyle W, Beattie E.
To synthesize the existing evidence regarding the impact of psychosocial interventions to assist adjustment to grief, pre- and post-bereavement, for family carers of people with dementia.
Family carers of older persons with dementia (>65 years).
Psychosocial interventions in health and social care facilities, and community settings designed to assist family carers adjust to grief during the dementia trajectory and/or following death.
No treatment, standard care or treatment as usual, or an alternative intervention.
Experimental and epidemiological study designs.
Grief in family carers including anticipatory, complicated and prolonged grief disorder measured with validated instruments.
A three-step strategy sought to identify both published and unpublished studies from 1995.
Assessed by two independent reviewers using standardized critical appraisal tools from the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI).
The standardized data extraction tool from JBI-MAStARI was used by two reviewers independently.
Statistical pooling of results was not possible due to the heterogeneity of the interventions and the outcome measures.
Data were extracted from three studies. Study designs were a randomized controlled trial; a pre-test, multiple post-test quasi-experimental; and a single group, repeated measures. The interventions were multi-component, had durations of nine to 26 weeks and were delivered while care recipients were alive. All studies were undertaken in the United States. There were 327 family carers, of which 197 received a psychosocial intervention. Family carers were predominantly female (84.7%), Caucasian (73.4%) and caring for their spouse (44.3%). All care recipients had dementia; 68.5% had Alzheimer's disease. Two studies measured anticipatory grief, and the third study reported normal and complicated grief.Moderate benefits to anticipatory grief were evident upon completion of the "Easing the Way" intervention (effect size -0.43, P = 0.03). After controlling for research design and control variables, for every hour increase in the interventions focusing on family carers' cognitive skills, there were associated decreases in carers' normal grief (parameter estimate [PE] = -0.81, P = 0.02) and complicated grief (PE = -0.87, P = 0.03). For every hour increase in the interventions focusing on carer behavior, there was an associated decrease in carers' complicated grief (PE = -1.32, P = 0.04). For every hour increase in the interventions focusing on care recipient behavior, there was an associated decrease in carers' complicated grief (PE = -2.91, P = 0.04).
There is little evidence upon which to base practice with regard to interventions to reduce any aspects of grief. Findings suggest that different pre-death interventions might be warranted depending upon a family carer's unique clinical presentation and combination of risk factors.Cognitive skills training provided while the care recipient is alive may positively impact normal and complicated grief following the death of the care recipient. When the cognitive skills training is provided in conjunction with behaviorally oriented interventions that improve the wellbeing of the carer and care recipient, carers' complicated grief symptoms may be reduced.
February 2017
The paper of Toot et al. 2017, has been selected as publication of the month. The paper describes their systematic review on causes of nursing home admission of people with dementia. They focus on factors that are responsive to interventions, such as cognitive functioning, behavior and psychological problems, carer related issues, environmental factors, functional status and physical health. Based on their results especially cognitive enhancement strategies, assessment and management of behavior and psychological challenges, and carer education and support are recommended to delay nursing home placement.
See: Toot S, Swinson T, Devine M, Challis D, Orrell M. Causes of nursing home placement for older people with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Psychogeriatr. 2017 Feb;29(2):195-208. doi: 10.1017/S1041610216001654. PubMed
Up to half of people with dementia in high income countries live in nursing homes and more than two-thirds of care home residents have dementia. Fewer than half of these residents report good quality of life and most older people are anxious about the prospect of moving into a nursing home. Robust evidence is needed as to the causes of admission to nursing homes, particularly where these risk factors are modifiable.
We conducted a systematic literature search to identify controlled comparison studies in which the primary outcome was admission to nursing home of older adults with dementia. Identified studies were assessed for validity and 26 (17 cohort and 9 case-control) were included. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted, including meta-analysis of 15 studies.
Poorer cognition and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) were consistently associated with an increased risk of nursing home admission and most of our meta-analyses demonstrated impairments in activities of daily living as a significant risk. The effects of community support services were unclear, with both high and low levels of service use leading to nursing home placement. There was an association between caregiver burden and risk of institutionalization, but findings with regard to caregiver depression varied, as did physical health associations, with some studies showing an increased risk of nursing home placement following hip fracture, reduced mobility, and multiple comorbidities.
We recommend focusing on cognitive enhancement strategies, assessment and management of BPSD, and carer education and support to delay nursing home placement.
January 2017
A synthesis of the evidence on peer research with potentially vulnerable adults: how this relates to dementia. Di Lorito C, Birt L, Poland F, Csipke E, Gove D, Diaz-Ponce A, Orrell M. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2017 Jan;32(1):58-67. doi: 10.1002/gps.4577. Review.
Peer research, co-research, or participatory research, is an innovative form of PPI where people living with dementia undertake research activities such as data collection alongside academics. Co-research with this group of service users has been attracting scientific interest, yet it appears that due to stigmatising preconceptions, studies are still scarce. This review draws on participatory research with different populations (also included mental health, learning disabilities and geriatric populations) in order to develop a model of good practice. The EWGPWD was consulted during the review process in order to create an overview of potential benefits as well as challenges of peer research, and pragmatic considerations to be addressed. Although there is a need for more high-quality data, this paper challenges traditional views on the role of people with dementia in research, and provides a nuanced view not only the practical but also the ethical implications of this research method.
December 2016
Claudia Cooper, Rebecca Lodwick, Kate Walters, Rosalind Raine, Jill Manthorpe, Steve Iliffe, Irene Petersen; Inequalities in receipt of mental and physical healthcare in people with dementia in the UK. Age Ageing 2016 1-8. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afw208 is the article of the month (READ)
Fair access to mental an physical healthcare is of great important to people with dementia, as they have high rates of physical ill health and neuropsychiatric symptoms. This study investigated whether there are inequalities by deprivation or gender in healthcare received by people with dementia and compared health care received by people with and without dementia. It studied primary care records of 68,061 community dwelling dementia patients and 259,337 people without dementia. Compared with the control population, people with dementia had fewer primary care consultations and were less likely to have weight and blood pressure monitored annually, despite the association of dementia with vascular risk factors, frailty and malnutrition. Furthermore, women with dementia were more likely to receive psychotropic medications than men, which may negatively impact their physical health. Interventions to improve access to healthcare and reduce psychotropic use in people with dementia, especially women, could benefit people with dementia, their families and society by enabling them to live well with dementia for longer.
November 2016
The paper of Dröes et al., has been selected as publication of the month. The paper discusses the concept of social health, which acknowledges the people with dementia's remaining capacities to fulfil potentials and obligations, to manage life and to participate in social activities. Furthermore, effective interventions in these domains are described as well as recommendations for research and practice.
Social health and dementia: a European consensus on the operationalization of the concept and directions for research and practice.
Dröes RM, Chattat R, Diaz A, Gove D, Graff M, Murphy K, Verbeek H, Vernooij-Dassen M, Clare L, Johannessen A, Roes M, Verhey F, Charras K, The Interdem Social Health Taskforce.
Aging Ment Health. 2016 Nov 21:1-14. [Epub ahead of print]
October 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Zeisel et al. as publication of the month. This article introduces the terminology "Ecopsychosocial interventions" to describe a broad range of interventions that fall into this category. It can replace the term that is now often used and that describes what it is not, namely nonpharmacological interventions. The authors urge and welcome the professional community's adoption of the new recommended terminology as well as ongoing debate about it and study of topics included in the overall term, especially contextual issues and environmental design.
Zeisel J, Reisberg B, Whitehouse P, Woods R, Verheul A. Ecopsychosocial Interventions in Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A New Terminology and a New Paradigm. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2016 Sep;31(6):502-7. doi: 10.1177/1533317516650806.
Dementia is a major medical and social scourge. Neither pharmacological nor nonpharmacological interventions and treatments have received sufficient funding to be meaningful in combatting this tsunami. Because the term-"nonpharmacological"-refers to what these interventions are not, rather than what they are, nonpharmacological treatments face a special set of challenges to be recognized, accepted, funded, and implemented. In some ways, the current situation is analogous to using the term "nonhate" to mean "love." This article presents a carefully reasoned argument for using the terminology "ecopsychosocial" to describe the full range of approaches and interventions that fall into this category. These include interventions such as educational efforts with care partners, social support programs for individuals with various levels of dementia, efforts to improve community awareness of dementia, an intergenerational school where persons with dementia teach young children, and the design of residential and community settings that improve functioning and can reduce behavioral symptoms of dementia. The proposed terminology relates to the nature of the interventions themselves, rather than their outcomes, and reflects the broadest range of interventions possible under the present rubric-nonpharmacological. The goal of this new label is to be better able to compare interventions and their outcomes and to be able to see the connections between data sets presently not seen as fitting together, thereby encouraging greater focus on developing new ecopsychosocial interventions and approaches that can improve the lives of those with dementia, their care partners, and the broader society.
September 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Stevnsborg L et al. as publication of the month. This study addresses the issue of inequalities of access to treatment and care for immigrants with dementia. A large nationwide register-based study was conducted in the elderly population with dementia in Denmark in 2012 (n = 34,877). Indeed some worrisome differences in access were found and further research on barriers to access to suitable healthcare is needed.
See: Stevnsborg L, Jensen-Dahm C, Nielsen TR, Gasse C, Waldemar G. Inequalities in Access to Treatment and Care for Patients with Dementia and Immigrant Background: A Danish Nationwide Study. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016 Sep 6;54(2):505-14. doi: 10.3233/JAD-160124. PubMed PMID: 27567820.
Background: Previous studies demonstrated lower quality diagnostic assessment of dementia in immigrant populations, but knowledge about the quality of treatment and care for dementia is still lacking.
Objective: To conduct a nationwide registry-based study to determine whether inequality exists regarding access to anti-dementia treatment and care between immigrant and Danish-born patients with dementia.
Methods: A cross-sectional register-based study was conducted in the entire elderly (60≥years) population with dementia in Denmark in 2012 (n = 34,877). The use of anti-dementia drugs and residency in a nursing home were compared among Danish-born and Western and non-Western immigrants with dementia. Logistic regression analysis was done with adjustment for age, sex, comorbidity, marital status, basis of inclusion, and time since dementia diagnosis.
Results: Immigrant background was associated with a significantly lower likelihood of receiving anti-dementia drug therapy (odds ratio (OR) [95% confidence interval (CI)]): non-Western = 0.70 [0.56-0.87]; Western = 0.74 [0.63-0.87]). No significant differences were found in type or amount of anti-dementia medication dispensed between the population groups (proxy measure for adherence). Non-Western immigrants were significantly less likely to live in a nursing home (0.52 [0.41-0.65]).
Conclusion: This nationwide registry-based study indicated a worrisome difference in access to anti-dementia treatment and care for dementia patients with an immigrant background, but similar levels of adherence compared with the Danish-born population. Further research is necessary to pinpoint barriers to access to suitable healthcare among elderly immigrants with dementia but also to identify and develop culturally sensitive methods for their treatment and care.
July - August 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Nelleke van 't Leven et al. as publication of the month. This study addresses the important topic of how interventions can deliver a person-centred approach. It examined how three specific multiple-component, activating dyadic interventions fitted needs, characteristics, and preferences of both the people with dementia and their informal caregivers. These interventions included the Pleasant Events Program, the Exercise and Support Intervention for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers, and Occupational Therapy. Results showed that five factors influenced the dyad's 'fit' for these interventions: timing, need for activity, lifestyle, apart-or-together and meaning of (lost) activity.
See: Van't Leven N, de Lange J, Prick AE, Pot AM . How do activating interventions fit the personal needs, characteristics and preferences of people with dementia living in the community and their informal caregivers? Dementia (London). 2016 Aug 10. pii: 1471301216662378. [Epub ahead of print]
June 2016
The publication of the month June, selected by the website committee, is Sobol et al. In this article results of a large RCT are described in which supervised aerobic exercises were compared to care as usual in community-dwelling persons with mild Alzheimer's disease. Positive effects were shown on fitness, exercise self-efficacy, single-task physical performance and dual-task performance.
See: Sobol NA, Hoffmann K, Frederiksen KS, Vogel A, Vestergaard K, Brændgaard H, Gottrup H, Lolk A, Wermuth L, Jakobsen S, Laugesen L, Gergelyffy R, Høgh P, Bjerregaard E, Siersma V, Andersen BB, Johannsen P, Waldemar G, Hasselbalch SG, Beyer N. Effect of aerobic exercise on physical performance in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimers Dement. 2016 Jun 23. pii: S1552-5260(15)30002-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.05.004. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27344641.
May 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Wiskerke et al. as publication of the month. The paper discusses a rather new theme: how to deal with new relationships or sexual intimacy of persons with dementia whilst still married to another person? Results of qualitative interviews with relatives and staff are discussed.
See: Wiskerke E, Manthorpe J. New relationships and intimacy in long-term care: The views of relatives of residents with dementia and care home staff. Dementia (London). 2016 May 6. pii: 1471301216647814. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID:
April 2016
This time the website committee selected the publication of Laakkonen et al, as publication of the month April. This is a well-designed study about effects of self-management groups for informal caregivers and for persons with dementia. It addresses the important topic of promoting empowerment and problem solving skills in dementia.
See: Laakkonen ML, Kautiainen H, Hölttä E, Savikko N, Tilvis RS, Strandberg TE, Pitkälä KH. Effects of Self-Management Groups for People with Dementia and Their Spouses-Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2016 Apr;64(4):752-60.
doi: 10.1111/jgs.14055. Epub 2016 Apr 5. PubMed PMID: 27060101
March 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Lawrence V. et al. as publication of the month. A large qualitative study was conducted with focus group discussion in sixteen care homes. It stresses relevant factors to consider when trying to implement psychosocial interventions in care homes.
See: Lawrence V, Fossey J, Ballard C, Ferreira N, Murray J. Helping staff to implement psychosocial interventions in care homes: augmenting existing practices and meeting needs for support. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2016 Mar;31(3):284-93.
doi: 10.1002/gps.4322. Epub 2015 Jul 20. PubMed PMID: 26192078
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February 2016
The website committee selected the publication of Alieske Dam et al. as publication of the month. A thorough systematic review was performed on a relevant topic: social support interventions to improve well-being in caregivers. Multi-component interventions were most effective on caregiver social support and well-being.
See: Dam AE, de Vugt ME, Klinkenberg IP, Verhey FR, van Boxtel MP. A systematic review of social support interventions for caregivers of people with dementia: Are they doing what they promise? Maturitas. 2016 Mar; 85: 117-30. doi:
10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.12.008. Epub 2016 Jan 4.
You can find it at: http://www.maturitas.org/article/S0378-5122(15)30092-X/abstract
January 2016
The website committee selected the article of Clive Ballard et al. as publication of the month.
This high-impact article describes results of a cluster-randomized factorial controlled trial in 16 U.K nursing homes showing that worsening of neuropsychiatric symptomatology after reduction of antipsychotic medication use in long-term care settings can be mitigated by concomitant delivery of an nonpharmacological intervention aimed at improving resident interactions.
See: Ballard C, Orrell M, YongZhong S, Moniz-Cook E, Stafford J, Whittaker R, Woods B, Corbett A, Garrod L, Khan Z, Woodward-Carlton B, Wenborn J, Fossey J. Impact of Antipsychotic Review and Nonpharmacological Intervention on Antipsychotic Use, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, and Mortality in People With Dementia Living in Nursing Homes: A Factorial Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial by the Well-Being and Health for People With Dementia (WHELD) Program. Am J Psychiatry. 2015 Nov 20:appiajp201515010130. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 2658540
November 2015
The website committee selected the publication of Alexandra König et al. as publication of the month. The article describes an innovative way of assessing autonomy in persons with dementia by using a video event monitoring system. It was tested among 49 participants and results show that this technology may improve autonomy assessment in an unbiased way.
See: König A, Sacco G, Bensadoun G, Bremond F, David R, Verhey F, Aalten P, Robert P, Manera V. Ecological Assessment of Autonomy in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living in Dementia Patients by the Means of an Automatic Video Monitoring System. Front Aging Neurosci. 2015 Jun 9;7:110.


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It's easy to make money when you know where markets are headed. But when your crystal ball gets smashed, what do you do?
That's what professional investors are wrestling with now, and nothing makes that more clear than the wild swings we're seeing in everything from the currency to interest rate markets.
Look at this 1-minute chart of Euro currency futures. It shows a roughly 15-hour period, beginning shortly before the Federal Reserve news came out Wednesday and ending in the early morning hours on Thursday.
Currencies normally move in fractions of a cent over the course of a day, and the market for trading them is widely considered to be the most liquid in the world. But take a look at the huge euro spike we saw when the Fed news came out (circled in green).
Then look at what happened just after the stock market closed. The euro surged a cent and a half in mere seconds (yellow circle) to around 1.10 against the euro. Then several hours later, it plunged right back to where it began the whole wild ride (red circle).
As the Wall Street Journal recounts in a story today:
"It was like a zoo," said Masafumi Takada, director of currency trading at BNP Paribas in New York. "Phones were ringing. Traders were struggling to fill orders. Sales traders were screaming and yelling for the fill."
Overall volatility in currencies is now the highest in four years, according to a benchmark Deutsche Bank index, and it's only going to get worse with the global currency war boiling over!
As for interest rates and bonds, more and more investment firms and regulators are sounding a liquidity alarm. They're warning that with so many bonds Hoovered up by central banks, and Wall Street dealer inventories of bonds way down thanks to tighter regulations, it's getting harder and harder to buy or sell large amounts of bonds at fair, easily quoted prices.
|"Consider getting more active — taking profits sooner when you have them, and cutting losses quickly when markets go the wrong way."
We've already seen one "Flash Crash" in Treasuries in October. That's when bond futures prices soared more than five points in price, before subsequently tanking, all in a single day. Now there's a very real concern that corporate bonds (and bond ETFs owned by retail accounts!) could plunge if investors start pulling out some of the tens of billions of dollars they've poured into that market in recent years.
Bottom line: We've seen several years where markets were on "auto pilot." That stemmed from over-aggressive central banks that were all flooding the markets with money and all pulling in the same direction. Now it's more of an "every man for himself" environment.
That means guidance from unbiased experts, who have decades of experience following these markets, has never been more crucial and valuable!
You'll also want to consider getting more active — taking profits sooner when you have them, and cutting losses quickly when markets go the wrong way. And you'll want to consider buying beaten-down, brutalized assets that have already had a ton of froth wrung out of them … while selling over-stretched, wildly overbought ones before they reverse on you!
What other thoughts do you have? Does this increased volatility worry you? Or does it make the markets that much more potentially profitable? What are you buying … and selling … in light of the crazy moves we're seeing in currencies and bonds? Let me and your fellow investors know at the Money and Markets website.
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Reader Bill S. said: "You summed it up very well by saying things are 'somewhat better.' Out here in the REAL world and away from the gazzillionaires that are around down there, things are getting better, but not great.
"Thankfully, the Fed is aware of what regular people are dealing with and they will not be rushing into anything. I do not see any interest rate hikes coming until they are fully satisfied that most everybody is participating. That might occur later this year, but don't hold your breath."
Reader Tom added: "The current administration over the past six years has spent like a drunken sailor, so I disagree that the employment numbers are real. The numbers are fabricated each month using part-time workers as full-time, and most small retailers have dropped most workers from full time to part-time. How does that show up in the unemployment rate?"
Finally, Reader Russ S. said: "These are indeed interesting times, especially when every currency dedicated to winning the currency war is a fiat, I Owe You Nothing, piece of un-backed paper with some ink spread around on it with NO precious metals backing whatsoever. It's hard for me to believe that every country involved in the currency wars, in order to attempt to gain greater market share for their country's products sold internationally, is willing to sell its goods for a currency which may end up with the same historical ending as the U.S. Continental dollar."
As for the markets overall, he added a very interesting question for everyone to ponder:
"Can the 'silly putty' of QE continue to uphold the stock markets, mutual funds, corporate stocks, currency markets, Treasuries, derivatives, corporate bonds, pension funds, mortgage markets, deficits, etc., etc., etc. … or do we inherently gut feel this must all come crashing down after all the 'silly putty' is unavoidably removed whenever?"
That's a great one to noodle about as we head into the weekend. Share your answers at the website when you get a chance. My view is that the markets are going to get much more interesting in the next year than they've been for the last six or seven, and that the increased volatility will open up tons of opportunities. So be sure you keep reading Money and Markets as I'll do my best to highlight them!
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Shoe and athletic apparel maker Nike (NKE, Weiss Ratings: B+) turned in yet another strong profit report last night. Earnings jumped 16 percent to $791 million, or 89 cents per share, in the quarter that ended February 28. Revenue climbed 7 percent to $7.46 billion, and future orders gained 11 percent. All of those figures topped estimates, sending the stock to a fresh high.
On the other hand, luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. (TIF, Weiss Ratings: C) got smacked by the stronger dollar. That reduces demand for its products from foreign tourists here, and cuts the value of sales it rings up overseas. Sales fell 1 percent in the quarter that ended January 31, and the company warned that profit would plunge 30 percent in the current quarter.
China joined the long list of countries whose central banks are manipulating the value of their currencies. But in this case, it was to drive the currency HIGHER. China is trying to eliminate hot-money outflows and one-way currency bets. Its market interventions — in which it bought yuan and sold dollars — caused the yuan to score its best week in seven years.
It's officially spring! Now get outside and shovel those few inches of fresh snow. It's been coming down in Washington, New York, and elsewhere in the Northeast. And if you happen to be reading this from Europe or the Faroe Islands a couple hundred miles off the Scottish coast, I hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse this morning!
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Days 5–13 An egg matures in one of the ovaries, and the uterine lining starts to thicken.
Days 14–15 The ovary releases the mature egg during ovulation.
Maturing Egg
Days 16–22 The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus, and the uterine lining continues to thicken.
Days 23–28 The unfertilized egg enters the uterus.
The Menstrual Cycle
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Caring for the female reproductive system involves
The reproductive cells in females.
The female reproductive glands.
The female sex hormone that signals certain physical changes at puberty and controls the maturation of eggs.
A hormone that signals changes to a woman's reproductive system during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
The process during which one of the ovaries releases a ripened egg.
fallopian tubes
The passageways that carry eggs away from the ovaries.
The hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ in which a fertilized egg develops and grows.
The hollow, muscular passage leading from the uterus to the outside of the female body.
menstrual cycle
The process during which an ovary releases a mature egg that travels to the uterus; if the egg is not fertilized, the uterine lining is shed and a new cycle begins.
The time of life during which the ovaries slow down their hormone production and no longer release mature eggs.
Pap smear
A medical procedure in which a sample of cells is taken from the cervix and examined under a microscope.
An X-ray of the breast that may detect breast cancer.
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Sources from intelligent bureau informed that terrorists may target the VIPs including some prominent politicians with explosives wrapped like gifts. All states have been alerted about the latest terror plan information, sources claimed.
All VIPs are being advised by the central government not to accept any gifts from strangers. All "gift wrapped" and parcels must be scrutinised through explosive detecting machine, an advisory from the centre suggested.
However, the death toll over Mumbai serial blasts reached 20 as per official reports on Jul 19. The number of injured was 128 at the triple blasts at Dadar, Opera House and Zaveri Bazaar. Others, who were housed in various other hospitals with minor injuries following the blasts, have been discharged.
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We are a group of writers aiming for large word counts in the year 2017. It's often too easy to let writing fall to the side, and to later regret the words we never wrote. We offer seven challenging pledge levels for those who are serious about increasing their numbers over the year.
Membership is closed for 2017! If you are interested in joining in 2018, please visit the community on LiveJournal or on Dreamwidth watch for updates later this year.
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Members who pledge for 2017 are permitted to use any number of writing projects to add to their word count over the year. Projects may include (among other things) novels, fanfics, poems, songs, essays, and short stories. For more information on what kinds of projects we count please see What Words Count.
…I discovered that, while 5000 words (or whatever number) seems like a huge amount, the counts add up fast, especially if I don't stress over the total and just go with the flow. I feel as if once I started challenging myself, the feeling just stayed there. Instead of feeling irritated that I have to write every day, I feel annoyed when something prevents me from writing every day. Best of all, I'd gotten back into writing via fanfiction, but I'm starting to feel the pull to get back to my original stuff, which was my goal all along.
I will be joining you guys again next year as I've written more words this year that I ever dreamed possible and I hope to finish this year with 250,000 words!
I love and am so grateful for this community. At the March check-in I was thinking about giving up for the first time in my GYWO history and thanks to the support and encouragement I found here, I wrote 47,000 words in April and more than doubled my word count for the year.


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Do Tell: Your Favorite View
Do you have a favorite view? Mine is the Golden Gate Bridge right before sunset on a warm day. The sky turns an orange yellow color, a sure sign of another gorgeous day to come. No matter how many times I see that sight, it never gets old.
We all know the saying, a picture is worth a thousands words, so if you could choose one view to admire from your bedroom window, everyday, do tell what would be your view of choice?


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Spartan Twin Soccer Goals Set
Spartan Twin Soccer Goals Set
Perfect for the beach, backyard or park!
Sturdy construction and ground pegs for stability
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Due to its size, this item will be charged and shipped separately, and cannot be delivered to a PO Box. Please also ensure your address details, complete with contact number, are updated in your account.
These soccer goals have sturdy metal frames and all-weather nets, letting you play in rain, hail or shine. You even get a PVC ball and inflation pump and needle - it's everything you need to instantly kick-off your own backyard soccer match!
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Men's Swimming & Diving
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Utes Fall In Season Opener To No. 1 Cal
SALT LAKE CITY – Senior Nathan Makarewicz was able to give the Utes a strong individual performance on the boards, but Utah fell short in a meet against No. 1 Cal, 188.5-111.5.
Utah Hosts No. 1 Cal This Weekend
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah men's swimming and diving team will host No. 1 Cal this Saturday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Ute Natatorium.
Utah's Moreira Competing at World Juniors
Utah freshman Rodolfo Moreira will be competing this week at the FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Indianapolis.
Utes Cap Strong Showing at Art Adamson
Utah Swimming and Diving capped three productive days at the Art Adamson Invitational with more outstanding performances this evening.
Utes Continue to Make History at Art Adamson
More Utah records continued to fall as the second evening of the Art Adamson Invitational came to a close on Friday with the men in second place and the women in sixth.
Utes Break Relay Records at Art Adamson
A pair of school relay records fell and a number of top times were achieved after the first day of the Art Adamson Invitational


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I am, by most measures, busy.
I have a full time job, with an hour commute at either end.
I have three young children, a home, a husband, a family and friends I'd like to see more than I do.
I chair two committees, sit on several more, run social media for a handful of organisations and do children's church more Sundays than not.
I write a blog, and dream of writing something more.
I am busy. Maybe even too busy.
Tonight, putting away laundry while replying to emails, I chided myself for not organising my time better. I feel like I am doing nothing well. Perhaps I should stay up that bit later, get up that bit earlier, spend that bit less time with my children just being in each other's company, so that I can fulfil all my responsibilities, action all my actions.
The answer must be out there. We women are always being told how to get better at time management, after all. Just as the latest miracle cream shaves years off our faces and the latest miracle diet shaves millimetres from our waists, so the latest app, the latest trick, the latest (loathsome word) hack promise to help us shave minutes from our day so that we can pack even more, Tetris-like, into our waking hours.
It struck me, shirt in one hand, work phone in the other, that I don't want to whittle my time still further.
Time is all I have. Time is who I am.
It's not time I'm nipping and tucking to fit around this impractically shaped life.
It's me.


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Exclusive Clubs in Hyderabad - Bottles and Chimney, 10 Downing Street
Hyderabad ? the City of Pearl ? has been endowed with virtues of prosperity, grandeur, and innovation. This city is speckled with architectural gems such as mosques, tombs, and palaces throughout. Following the IT revolution in 90?s, Hyderabad witnessed a steady yet palpable shift in its morph and appeal, from the traditional Nizam city to a city embracing nightlife with pubs and lounges. We pick for you two of the city?s uniquely themed clubs: Bottles and Chimney (Begumpet) Founded in 2003, Bottles and Chimney pioneered the clubbing scene in Hyderabad. Incorporating global standards of partying, this club can truly be deemed as the ultimate destination to experience the pulsating nightlife of Hyderabad in its finest element. The décor is notably extravagant, exuding elegance and grandeur. On an elevated console in the center, you?d find the DJ spinning the most riveting tunes. The dance floor beckons, and the amazing acoustics will make your feet tap involuntarily. Bottles and Chimney probably has the largest LED screens in town. The mezzanine space or ?The Loft? has some chic lounges for private parties coupled with a separate bar. You can also host your own party here in the al fresco area called The Bistro (in times of inclement weather, they raise the roof). Aside from the delectable food offered, they also serve quirky cocktails, such as Ginger Banger. The Resident DJ Falgun plays house music?a perfect party-starter! The Ladies? Night on Thursdays with DJ Stan?s hip-hop tunes are a delight. Saturdays make for the desi Bollywood Nights.
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10 Downing Street (Begumpet) Also known as 10D, it is celebrated as one of the oldest and most popular chain of pubs in India. Keeping the spirit of the nation high since 1992, it still continues to shine in all its glory in the nightlife circuit of Hyderabad. The Colonial interiors, including the artwork on the walls, the rustic furniture, wooden bars and stools, and leather sofas, are what gives it its niche. In the past, 10D has found favors with the likes of the British Deputy High Commissioner. This place has something for everyone ? Vintage Night on Monday, Rock Night on Tuesday, Ladies? Night on Wednesday, Karaoke Night on Thursday, Retro Night on Friday, Club Night on Saturday, and Bollywood Night on Sunday. Delight in their delectable cuisines and cleanse your palate by picking your favourite spirit, Antiquity Whisky, from their comprehensive bar menu, which serves an assortment of single malts, fine wines, shooters, liqueurs, and cocktails. Indulge in the engaging music and party with your loved ones.
Facebook Page of 10 Downing Street, Begumpet
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Laptops are very popular because of the convenience they afford users. Laptops are easy to transport and can be used most anytime and anywhere. However, no matter what kind of laptop a user has, its battery must be charged in order to power the computer. The frequency and amount of time it takes for a battery to fully charge varies depending on the type of battery and the brand of laptop.
Although most new laptops come equipped with power chargers, it is sometimes necessary to replace a lost or an old charger that no longer works. However, buying a new laptop power charger is not as simple as it sounds, because not every charger works with all laptops. Therefore, consumers must do some research to find the proper power charger for their laptop. Knowing the types of chargers available as well as what things to look for when searching for a charger is important.
Electricity 101
There are a few helpful terms to know when looking at electrical supplies. There are only two currents, or voltages, that electricity comes in: AC and DC. As such, chargers work using one of these currents or a combination of the two. Most electrical devices, like laptop chargers, use DC but plug into a household AC outlet. A power supply within the laptop charger converts household AC to low-voltage DC, which the laptop then uses as an energy source.
DC Current
DC stands for "direct current". Accidentally discovered in the 1790s by scientists who were experimenting with chemical batteries, direct current is a simple form of electricity. It flows only in one direction; thus, the polarity of the electric charge does not switch back and forth. This explains why one end of a battery is positive and the other end is negative. An electrical current travels from the negative end of the battery, through the device being operated, and then back to the battery at the positive end. Direct current devices use batteries or a power supply device that converts household AC to DC at the correct voltage. DC device can run on batteries instead of having to be plugged into a wall outlet. However, DC cannot travel long distances.
AC Current
AC stands for "alternating current". This type of electrical current was discovered in the late 1800s by several scientists. It is a complex form of electricity, and the polarity of the electric charge rapidly alternates back and forth from positive to negative. Those devices that operate on AC current use more energy because AC is easily transmitted at high current levels, which is called amperage. AC is used in homes, businesses, stores, and other buildings. AC is beneficial because it travels long ways without losing power.
Types of Laptop Power Chargers
There are only a few basic types of laptop power chargers available. Knowing what to look for ahead of time saves time and money when shopping.
Universal Adapter Chargers
Choosing a universal adapter is ideal for users who have several electronic devices that require their own DC adapters. Universal adapters are also a good choice if a custom-built charger adapter is no longer available or is extremely expensive. When choosing a universal adapter, check the voltage and amperage to make sure it is compatible with the laptop. Even though the charger is called universal, there are still some restrictions that apply when talking about electrical currents.
Specialised Device Chargers
Specialised chargers are built for the specific laptop; as such, they are a perfect match. After all, the manufacturer best knows the needs of their products. In addition to having a perfectly sized connector tip, the power supply voltage and amperage of the charger are perfectly tuned to provide the proper amount of power to the laptop.
Car Chargers
A car charger is available as either universal or specialised. However, car chargers are unique in that they are plugged into a cigarette lighter or power port within the car, instead of a grounded outlet. Because the battery supplies direct current and you need alternating current to run the laptop, you must use an inverter with the charger to give your laptop power. Whenever the car engine is running, the laptop is charging.
Choosing Laptop Power Chargers
When choosing a new laptop power charger, whether universal or specialised, be sure to carefully look at all of the writing and symbols on the charger, because there is important information listed, such as the manufacturer, model name, and safety marks, among others. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure that the new charger is compatible with the laptop.
Input and Output Range
The AC input gives the range of alternating current consisting of volts and amps. And, the DC output gives the direct current consisting of volts and amps. Checking the voltage and amperage of the current charger against the new charger is the best way to ensure the compatibility. If the amp of the new charger matches the old charger's voltage, it is ideal. If the new charger has a higher amperage but a matching voltage, it is also safe to use. However, never use a charger with over two times the amperage. It is important to choose the correct voltage, because the internal components of the laptop can be damaged if the wrong power is chosen.
When shopping for a new laptop charger, know the manufacturer of the current laptop. Popular manufacturers include: Acer, Apple, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, HP, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba. Because some chargers are compatible with several brands, but not all brands, it is important to know who the maker is.
Model Name and Number
In addition to knowing the laptop manufacturer, it is also important to know the model name and number. Sometimes, laptops have a separate name and model number, such as Dell's Alienware M11 series. Other times, the name is part of the model number, as with the Gateway 3018GZ. Knowing this information makes it easier to find a new compatible charger.
Part Number
Every laptop charger has a part number, which is usually found after the letters "SN" or "PN". Many times, the number has a few letters in front of it. If the number cannot be located, check the user manual or company's website.
All laptops have input slots where the chargers are plugged in. These pin connections allow the charger to properly fit into the laptop. There are several types of pin connections, and they vary among laptop makes and models. Check to see if the current laptop takes a centre pin, bullet pin, large yellow connector, or yellow cover of the edge of the connector.
Laptop Batteries
Choosing the right laptop charger is impacted by the battery used in the laptop. The battery is supplied with energy when hooked up to the charger, and once the battery is full, the power charger is removed so the laptop can run without being plugged in anymore. This makes the laptop totally portable and accessible. However, the amount of time the battery lasts varies depending on what kind it is. There are three types of batteries seen in laptops: nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, and lithium-ion. Lithium-ion is the battery most commonly seen in the latest laptop models.
Name of Battery
Length of Charge
Other Details
2 hours
Original batteries used in laptops; can explode if overcharged
Nickel-Metal Hydride
3 to 5 hours
Second generation of batteries used in laptops; known for self-discharging
4 to 6 hours
Latest batteries used in laptops; very light and thin; low self-discharge rate
Each type of battery requires a different method of charging in order to work at the highest degree. Most manufacturers recommend fully charging and discharging new power chargers three times to achieve optimum performance. However, always read the owner's manual to confirm this method.
Extending Battery Life
There are a few things that users can do to extend the life of their laptop's batteries. Doing so reduces the frequency that the battery requires charging, and cuts down on the wear placed on the charger. One way to extend battery life is to lower or darken the monitor's brightness. The brighter the monitor is, the more energy it uses; thus, darkening it saves energy. Another strategy for extending battery life is to decrease the number of applications used at a single time. Each application uses energy, so if one or two are not being used, close them.
Additionally, batteries must work harder when exposed to extreme temperatures. Therefore, always charge the battery at room temperature, and avoid using the laptop in environments that are too hot or cold. Finally, when finished with the laptop, do not wait for it to hibernate on its own; instead, set the laptop to hibernate using the "shut down" menu options.
Buying Laptop Power Chargers on eBay
Once you have determined what kind of power charger you need for your laptop, check out eBay for a large selection. There are many different options, both universal and specialised models, from various manufacturers all over the world. Using eBay saves time and money.
Searching for Laptop Power Chargers on eBay
To start a search on eBay, type in exactly what you are looking for in the search box on eBay's home page. Whether you want to find a new or used charger, enter "laptop power charger" to bring up a large selection of makes and models from many different manufacturers. For a more refined search, be more specific in your search criteria and enter the brand, make, or model for which you are looking. For example, if you want a charger for your Dell laptop, type in "Dell laptop power charger." This returns numerous listings, from which you can narrow down your selection. After seeing the listings, you may want to narrow down your options with the available refinements so you do not feel overwhelmed.
Buy Laptop Power Chargers on eBay with Confidence
There are so many advantages for consumers on eBay, such as an endless array of shopping possibilities, all under one safe and secure username. And, setting up an account is free and easy. Furthermore, eBay's partnership with PayPal allows users to protect their personal financial information and save time when completing transactions. Such benefits enable buyers to comfortably shop from their homes at any time of day or night.
Personal, portable laptops give users the freedom to use their computers virtually anywhere without the constraints of having to remain at a desk. In addition, chargers allow for a laptop's batteries to fill up on energy when it is convenient to do so whether in a car or at home or office. When choosing laptop power chargers, consumers should carefully consider several pieces of information, all of which are typically found on the charger. Knowing the manufacturer, model, make, and number of the original charger ensures that the new charger is compatible with the laptop. Consumers should also take care to use their new chargers correctly and charge batteries fully according to manufacturer recommendations.
When ready to purchase a laptop power charger, consumers should check out local electronics stores as well as online retailers. Also consider the convenience of using eBay to discover a wide variety of laptop chargers, both used and new, from a plethora of sellers.


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PGMA (President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) and her family riding an airplanePGMA: What if I throw one check worth a million pesos out of the window to make at least one pilipino happy?
Mike Arroyo : Honey, why not throw two checks worth half a million pesos to make two pilipinos happy?
Luli Arroyo: Mom, why not throw four checks worth quarter of a million to make four pilipinos happy?
Finally her granddaughter spoke: Grandma why not simply throw yourself out of the window to make all pilipinos happy?
PGMA: Ganun?!
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Born and raised in New York, award-winning artist Catherine Girard has lived in several diverse areas of the United States. Extended time spent on both coasts, Hawaii, New England, the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, the Pacific Northwest, the deep South and since 1986, the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee has provided a great reservoir of material.
Primarily self-taught, she is known for detailed, full-sized realistic paintings and one-sixth scale and other miniatures in oils and acrylics.Subjects such as landscapes, wildlife, florals and portraiture are executed in paintings of distinctive artistry. In Alabama, in the mid-eighties, she held art classes and participated in an Invitational Exhibit at the Washington, DC offices of her Congressman.
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In 2003, she received the Arts for the Parks Mini 50 Paintings Award for Excellence from the prestigious National Park Academy of the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming (fifty were chosen from over 900 entries). 2006 presented a distinct honor when four paintings were selected in the inaugural PAINT AMERICA Competition. Her mature work has gained wide acceptance and is in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. She is available for selected commissioned work.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT For me, painting is a journey of discovery. An attempt to capture the magnificent beauty of God's handiwork, and although I may only come close to that ideal, it is satisfying to approach the mark. I work slowly and more detailed in acrylics, a little looser in oils. I like my wildlife and their habitat to look natural with subtle color balance. Every piece is the result of honest effort and after seven decades of practice, I hope I'm on my way to getting it right! Occasionally, a piece evolves in an entirely unexpected direction, or fulfills my vision of color, form and deign, exceeding even my wildest hopes. If there are disappointments, they are discarded. And now I am on a mission with other like-minded representational artists who are visually preserving an environment under attack. My work arises from appreciation of the world that surrounds me: fields, forest, mountains and streams and the myriad life abiding therein. I pray it will evoke a similar response in the hearts and minds of my collectors. I give you my best. ENJOY".
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text: Pre-alpha release 60 is now out. 59 was actually released about two weeks ago but didn't make it past GitHub's release section as I was on vacation and then promptly got sick. Along with that our next release may well be a major one, switching to Alpha at the game-level and v1.0.0 for just the engine First for the current release - change notes combined for 59 and 60: Behavior (tree) assets made available for modules Improvements to the module list auto-updating and downloading transitive dependencies (if you enable module A that depends on module B both will be downloaded automatically) Tweaks for internationalization UI validation for player name Include symbols in our font lineup Assorted UI improvements Load existing worlds with the correct game time Improvements to chunk loading on clients (send the chunks sooner - clients should see world faster) Improvements to facets and ordering in world gen Update to gestalt 5.0.1 Various other bug fixes and crash hardening New modules included in lineup: Tasks & QuestExamples Fix for City World (used in the default Light & Shadow gameplay template) crashing during world gen Default spawn mechanic now creates a nice plateau for the player to begin on, no more ravines! Assorted fixes on the join server screen (avoids crashes and makes it easier to add custom entries) Non-existing music assets should no longer crash the game Replaces final old usages of Vector2i (in favor of our TeraMath lib) Tweaks at player targeting Player settings now contain your choice of language This comes along with a ton of changes to modules, in particular JoshariasSurvival and the Cities/LightAndShadow series. Special shoutout to @msteiger for plowing through an amazing amount of code over the last few weeks, seemingly all over the place - engine, modules, extensions like the WorldViewer, our TeraMath library, and so on. In particular his work is laying the foundation for actual gameplay in Light & Shadow, such as new dialogues and range-based interaction with NPCs as visible in the following video. (Note that some of those changes are not live yet unless you run from the latest source) As for the major release we're not at all saying Terasology is ready, nor really is the engine. There are still plenty of bugs to fix and features to add. Some objectives at a glance: Declare our intent to follow Semantic Versioning formally (pre-v1.0.0 its guidelines are looser) and maintain a v1.#.# release for a substantial amount of time without causing backwards compatibility issues. This helps provide stability for content developers Clarify release numbering and "reset" to an "Alpha release 1" that just so happens to contain engine v1.0.0. Future Alpha releases may include a newer engine version and/or new module releases Actually start release tracking modules, which should make it a lot easier to do release notes including what changed beyond the engine Accept that we really have been alpha-ready for some time now and need to just tear off that band-aid already then come out from the shadows Target for the major release is toward the end of the year, maybe early December. As always estimating that is notoriously difficult since we're all-volunteer. If we get enough changes of any use we might also do another patch release before the major one. The issues list for v1.0.0 is on GitHub and contains a ton of stuff, mostly that's for review with only a small part expected to be completed with actual serious work attached. A lot of documentation is needed too, maybe more than anything else. As I keep catching up (and getting less sick) I'll be poking some people and doing some more organizing.


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COE Leadership Council
July 21, 2016
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Hill 314
Dean David Hough called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
In attendance: David Hough, Gilbert Brown, Denise Cunningham, Janice Duncan, Karen Engler, Deanna Hallgren, James Satterfield, Becky Swearingen (for Cathy Pearman), Scott Fiedler, Kim Dubree, Eric Sheffield, Ximena Uribe-Zarain, Mandy Lee
Guests: Erin Parrish, Amy Blansit
Erin Parrish, Director of Research Administration, attended the meeting to discuss indirect waivers. It is University policy to include indirect costs (buildings, their maintenance, support offices, etc.) in all external funded projects/grants. Indirect costs are determined in conjunction with the US department of Health and Human Services. Currently, the percentage rate for all grants to cover indirect costs is:
40.5% organized research
32% other sponsored activities
These costs must be included in the proposals before being submitted. If indirect costs are not allowed by the sponsor, you need to have official, written documentation from the sponsor stating indirect costs are not allowed. The paperwork needs to be signed off by the department head, dean and Vice President of Research. This needs to be included before submitting the paperwork. The dean noted that he is not sure that everyone understands that we can't negotiate agreements without prior approval and there needs to be a better understanding of the entire process. The dean asked department heads to discuss this with their faculty staff and to inform them to meet with Erin prior to submitting paperwork. Erin gave an example of a $100,000 grant that included the 40.5% indirect for a total $140,500. The breakdown of the indirect charges would be as follows:
• 35% goes to the VP for Research = $14,175
• 25% goes to the College IR Account = $10, 125
• 15% goes to the Department IR Account = $6,075
• 10% goes to support additional PI expenses = $4,050
• 15% goes to other MSU admin offices = $6,075
At the May budget committee meeting, the dean discussed $124,000 our college was given for increased enrollment to be used for new faculty positions based on program growth. Department heads were asked to submit Requests for Positions (RFPs) by July 1st, which would be discussed. Three RFPs were discussed:
-Asst. Professor/Fulltime Instructor, RFT, EDC345/Diversity – Eric Sheffield
Dr. Tuesda Roberts will start in the fall as an Assistant Professor and teach two sections of this class; three in the spring. They still need adjuncts to cover the classes. The program is growing. They need another person with a dedicated background. Dean Hough and Gilbert Brown attended the Academic Leadership Council retreat yesterday. The dean said part of the discussion was to have a conversation to see if it was feasible to reduce all programs to 120 hours; which some colleges already have. Ours is 124-125. The dean went on to ask if the person hired could be given some recruitment/retention responsibilities, another topic from yesterday. Gilbert believes EDC345 could be the most effective class campus-wide to help with retention. It was discussed to work toward EDC345 becoming a general education course. By hiring an instructor, the person hired would be able to work on retention and recruitment because they would not be required to work toward tenure/promotion. Eric will discuss this with his department and report back. He will also discuss moving toward the class being a general education course.
-Asst. Professor, CEFS, CFD – Denise Cunningham
A new CFD assistant professor has been hired for the fall. They need another faculty member. CFD courses are large (45 students/class). This position was approved last year but put on hold for funding. CFD shows the most growth in the college. This includes the Child Life program which is also accelerating. CFD faculty are working on two new certificates, one being Youth Ministry, which should draw a good number of new students. The dean said since this was previously approved and he has the funding, she should move forward.
-Asst. Professor, CEFS, ECE – Denise Cunningham
Denise said this would be another strategic hire. Early Childhood has a high growth area and is going to be offering an accelerated masters degree which will take off. Denise has hired a fulltime clinical instructor that will have 30/31 students in her methods classes.
The dean said the RFT and CEFS-ECE positions would be discussed by Faculty Advisory Council at their next meeting. David Brown and Cindy Hail are both retiring as of next year. Roberta Aram retired this summer and Donna Breault left the university.
The LC discussed issues associated with the RPDC Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES) training sessions. Kim Dubree said Candace Fairbairn was going to give refresher training on MEES at their supervisor meeting on August 18th, but new supervisors would need to take the full training through RPDC. Candace also told Kim she was going to one of the RPDC sessions to see how it was. The dean would like to form a team that would include a public school person to work on a better way to make faculty and staff more aware of MEES and its interface with student teaching evaluations. Kim would also like to include a student teacher supervisor on the team. This will be discussed further after the dean returns from meetings in Jefferson City designed to address a number of issues associated with the student teaching experience including the selection and preparation of cooperating teachers / master teachers and the evaluation of student teachers as part of the MEES. (See attachments to these minutes.)
In addition to clinical experiences, Beginning Teacher Assistance Programs (BTAP) need to be reviewed in conjunction with MEES. Regional Summits (per the attachment referenced above) focused on cooperating teachers and the creation of a seamless partnership among DESE, IHEs, and PK-12 schools to transition candidates into classroom teaching will be implemented as part of the Missouri network for Transforming Educator Preparation (MoTEP). Dean Hough will participate in the design of these regional summits along with others who are a part of the MoTEP initiative. The goal is to improve field and clinical experiences, AKA student teaching, by being more intentional and proactive in the selection and preparation of cooperating teachers, to form professional partnership between PK-12 teachers, principals, and university supervisors, interface with MEES, and create a seamless transition from candidate to classroom teacher. The MoTEP goal is to ensure all beginning teachers are "Learner Ready Day One." Much more to come. . . .
Amy Blansit, an instructor in the Kinesiology department and working on her doctorate attended the meeting to discuss the Northwest Project. It is covered by a five-year grant. The last three years they have been working with the Grant Beach neighborhood building infrastructure. They have community clean up days and are working to improve the neighborhood. The three main areas they work with are family relationships, education/job training and financial (including credit scores). They meet with families every Thursday starting with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and following with programming at 6:00 p.m. Children are in "supervised play" while they meet with the adults. There are different groups for the adults including literacy. Dean Hough asked what our college could do. Amy said one of the goals our faculty could help with is implementing curriculum. They have numerous student volunteers but wouldn't turn anyone away. This will also be discussed further.
Gilbert Brown discussed improving student retention, increasing diversity and creating college plans. He is looking at college plans and working on the One Missouri Initiative to get funding to work with more underrepresented students. The dean read from a report regarding the six-year graduation rates for first generation students. COE is 73.43%; the highest of all of the colleges. We are doing well and need to look at what we are doing. We need to discuss why our students are not graduating in less time. GEP100 is college specific and an important class for first year students. We need to pay greater attention to first year generation student and get families more engaged. Gilbert went on to say our college is leading the other colleges in our new faculty and staff appointments as far as diversity. We need to be reaching more students. Faculty need to play a greater role. Dean Hough reiterated that the major focus this year is to recruit, retain and track employment.
Regarding who attends Leadership Council meetings, Dean Hough said department heads, associate deans and unit leaders on LC need to determine who should attend a particular meeting depending on the agenda topics. Anyone is welcome to attend if they have the time available. The dean will have Leadership Team meetings with the department heads and associate deans at least once a month before or after LC to discuss topics specifically for them.
Around the Table
Ximena Uribe-Zarain
Ximena is working on information for the college meeting on August 19th.
James Satterfield
James discussed a payroll audit that was taking place regarding a small issue that occurred over time in RPDC, which is being worked on. Also, a large portion of money has not been paid yet to RPDC or possibly wasn't billed yet. He is working with internal audit on this. Dean Hough said units were instructed how to handle money received after the MSU Bookstore incident. The dean also said that if staff are entitled to work overtime it must be approved by the immediate supervisor prior to putting in the hours. This was not handled correctly at RPDC. James added that it was a good thing people involved in this incident were very forthright and honest about it.
Kim Dubree
They are in the process of collecting clearance documents (1,500 students) for fall. Student teaching applications are due August 1st.
Karen Engler
Karen is the new Director of Secondary Education. She has been at the university 25 years and teaches in Communication Sciences & Disorders. She will be in the Hill Hall office on Thursdays.
Scott Fiedler
The MOCA and MoPTA scores need to be loaded (Leslie Champagne).
Deanna Hallgren
They are getting ready for the new year. All classes are full and they have waiting lists.
Janice Duncan
Enrollment numbers should be above last year. There have been numerous programs in their building all summer. One of their students is currently doing a seven-week internship in Korea. They will be offering a one-week study away at Yellowstone National Park this year.
Meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
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Elliott, a four-star running back and the nation's top-ranked player in the state of Missouri, said he will take an unofficial visit to Columbus, Ohio, the weekend of Oct. 6 to watch the Buckeyes host Nebraska. Elliott (No. 175 in the ESPN 300) also will set up an official visit to Ohio State after his senior season.
"I'm pretty strong with them," Elliott said of his commitment to the Buckeyes. "I speak with them every week. I actually talked to [running backs] Coach [Stan] Drayton [Monday] night. There are a couple of schools that haven't stopped calling, but it hasn't really affected me much."
Elliott, a 6-foot, 205-pound running back, said his current focus has been on getting John Burroughs as close to a state championship as possible. His team is 5-0 on the year, and he's been impressive on the field, rushing for 813 yards and 18 touchdowns. Elliott's only carried the ball 51 times, which equates to a rotund average of 15.9 yards per rush.
Elliott additionally has caught four passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns, and he's scored three touchdowns on punt returns. Collectively, he's accounted for 1,174 all-purpose yards and 23 John Burroughs touchdowns.
"I think I've gotten lot stronger," Elliott said. "I'm running a lot harder. It seems like everyone is having a harder time tackling me. I just feel a lot stronger when I run.
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A description of the transferable belief model, which is used to quantify degrees of belief based on belief functions, is given. The impact of open- and closed-world assumption on conditioning is discussed. The nature of the frame of discernment on which a degree of belief will be established is discussed. A set of axioms justifying Dempster's rule for the combination of belief functions induced by two distinct evidences is presented.

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