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Page Contents: The best uses for each shape and size knife: Functionality French Chef Chinese Chef Paring Slicing Utility Bread Ham Cook's Cleaver Boning Fillet Mezzaluna Clam/Oyster Other Scissors Sharpening Steel How and of what it's made, and what each part does: Anatomy Materials High-Carbon Steel High-Carbon Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Titanium Ceramic Plastic Construction Forged Stamped Sintered Parts Bolster Tang Handle Back Flat Point Edge How comfortable it should feel: Handling How to keep it sharp and at peak performance: Care and Maintenance Sharpening Regular Care Storage Cutting Boards Home
Knife Guide
This Guide is intended to teach you how to choose a knife based on the following criteria...
Of the numerous shapes and styles, made to perform every conceivable task, the most useful include the Chef, Paring, Slicing and Utility knives.
Chef's Knife - Also known as the French Chef's Knife, it is the work-horse of the kitchen. It has a very broad blade (called the Flat) and can range in length from six to twelve inches; the eight inch size being the most popular. The Chef's Knife is used for all the chopping, mincing and dicing tasks and is essential for vegetables. This knife is generally used on a cutting board by rocking it on its gently curving edge, using the tip as a stationary pivot. Its broad blade keeps knuckles from hitting the cutting board. Use its back to break chicken bones and scrape foods from the board. Use the flat side for crushing things like garlic.
Chinese Chef's Knife - Frequently referred to as a Chinese Cleaver, because of its similar shape to a meat cleaver, this is the Asian version of the French Chef's Knife. The Japanese prefer a version with not as broad a blade, called Usuba, which most westerners find easier to handle, since its size more closely approximates the Chef's Knife. Use only its back to break chicken bones, and also to scrape foods from the board. Use the flat side for crushing things like garlic.
Paring Knife - Sporting a short blade, usually no more than four inches in length, and in a variety of shapes and curves. It is used to peel, carve and prepare vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs that can be held in the hand. Handiest for close-up work like eyeing potatoes, and great for boning chicken. But it is unsuitable and possibly hazardous when used for large, chunky foodstuffs.
Slicing Knife - Having a very narrow, thin blade, usually eight to twelve inches long, it is used to cut very thin slices of foods, especially meats. The more flexible it is, the easier it will be to get a thin slice. Some slicers have a curving or scimitar-style tip to assist in tight spots, like between wing and breast of chicken. Smaller slicing knives, such as for use in preparing sushi, are only sharpened on one side, so as to lessen resistance on the flat side and thus get a thinner slice. Ceramic knives in general make excellent slicers because of their thinness and incredible sharpness.
Utility Knife - Just like the one grandma always used, this all-purpose knife is usually about six inches in length and narrow. Folks who feel that a chef's knife is too large and cumbersome will find this knife easier to use. Use it also when you feel that a paring knife is too small for a task.
Other types of more specialized knives may also be useful to you:
Bread Knife and Tomato Knife - This type of knife has serrated edges, enabling it to pierce a hard crust or skin without bruising or crushing the delicate insides. Lengths are available from about five to twelve inches. These cannot usually be easily resharpened, but because the primary cutting edge is in the curved part of each serration, they rarely need sharpening.
Ham Slicer - Also called Granton or Kullenschliff, it is differentiated from a regular Slicing Knife by its edge. What may look like a series of serrations are actually hollows along the edge of a flat blade, alternating in location between the two sides. The air pockets in these hollows keep food from sticking to the blade, consequently producing ultra-thin slices from most fish and boneless meats. This fragile knife is legendary for Roast Beef and Lox slicing, and a well-kept secret for crumb-less slicing of layer cakes.
Cook's Knife - This is a handy second knife, sized between a chef's knife and a utility knife. Many find it more comfortable to use because of its smaller size.
Cleaver - The very broad, thick blade of this knife and its heavy weight make easy work of cutting bone, splitting ribs and getting through gristle. Its thick edge will not chip easily. And the heavier in weight, the easier it is to use. (It should be noted that this is distinct from the Chinese Cleaver which cannot be used for cutting bone.)
Boning Knife - Generally five to six-and-a-half inches in length, it features a very narrow blade. A stiff boning knife is good for boning beef, but a very flexible boning knife is preferred for poultry.
Fillet Knife - Similar to a Boning Knife, its thin blade is six-and-a-half to nine inches in length and should be quite flexible. It is ideal for filleting fish or chicken.
Mezzaluna - This half moon-shape knife has a rounded blade (or blades) with handles at each end that are perpendicular to the cutting surface. A smaller version of this knife has one handle at the center of the blade. A Mezzaluna is used to mince foods on a cutting board or in a wooden bowl and is perfect for making quick, easy work of herbs and nuts.
Clam and Oyster Knives - Both have very short, broad blades, usually one to three inches in length. The clam knife is longer with a rounded tip and the oyster knife, with a protective hand shield, is shorter and has a sharp tip.
Other Specialty Knives include ones for grapefruit (serrated on both sides with a curved tip), frozen foods (with coarse saw-like teeth), cheese (with cut-out in the flat of the blade or a non-stick edge, and an upturned pointed tip for serving; short, wide and pointed for hard cheeses; or 12" or longer and with two handles for slicing large rounds of cheese), sushi (with only one edge sharpened to get a thinner slice - see Slicers, above), and a myriad of specialized cutting and shaping tools.
Among your kitchen cutting tools, you should also possess the following indispensable items:
Scissors - A good pair of kitchen shears should be made of stainless steel, to prevent corrosion, and the blades should come apart, to facilitate cleaning. They are handy for mincing and, if equipped with a notch and a serrated blade, for cutting small bones and the skin of poultry or fish. Be sure they are comfortable to hold.
Sharpening Steel - This utensil is a maintenance tool for every straight bladed knife in your kitchen. For best results, it should be used every time you use a knife. Contrary to the connotations carried by its name, a regular metal steel will not sharpen a dull blade. Rather than removing metal to sharpen, its purpose is to realign the edge of the blade, which dulls with the pressure and friction of normal use. Diamond-studded and ceramic steels will do a much better job in sharpening a dull edge, but care must be taken to not overuse them, since they remove metal with every stroke. Crock-sticks and other fixed-element tools make it easier to maintain the correct angle of the blade, but use them sparingly to avoid excess removal of metal.
Cutlery Sizes - Note that knife sizes usually indicate the length of the blade; scissors are usually sized from tip to heel; steel sizes usually exclude the handle.
Superior materials, flawless construction and a comfortable feel are the qualities that go into making a good knife.
The Materials
High-Carbon Steel - Also called Cutlery Steel, it is no longer widely available. Professionals agree this is the best metal used for cutlery primarily because it holds an excellent edge and is quite easy to sharpen. It is somewhat brittle, so care should be taken not to drop it. It has a tendency to rust if it is not dried thoroughly after use; just scour and keep using it if it rusts. And because of steel's reaction to acids and alkalis, it can easily discolor; but this does not affect the other good qualities of this type of knife.
High-Carbon Stainless Steel - This alloy has become the most popular of metals used in knife construction because of its rust and stain resistant quality. It does not hold its edge quite as well as high-carbon steel and is not quite as easy to sharpen; nevertheless, its convenience and ready availability make it the most popular choice in better cutlery.
Stainless Steel - This alloy is so hard that it strongly resists sharpening. Although it remains sharp longer, once it loses its edge it can become another disposable item. Recent advances in technology have produced some never-need-sharpening knives that do hold up for many years. Note that knives in this class almost always lack the quality, balance and feel of good tools. They remain a viable alternative for those who do not wish to care for or to sharpen their cutlery.
Titanium - The better titanium knives are made with a sintering process on a matrix of titanium (Ti) and carbides (carbon combination), using powder metal technology (instead of metal casting). The sintering process melts the elements and recombines them under great heat and pressure. The carbides in the alloy allow for the blades to be heat-treated to a hardness appropriate for cutlery. Very lightweight and durable, they stay sharper longer than steel and are relatively easy to sharpen. Titanium coated, or titanium edged, knives do not have the same quality as those made wholly of titanium or titanium and alloys, and have a relatively short useful lifespan, since the edge hardness is usually lost after a few sharpenings.
Ceramic - This material is both strong and brittle. It is stronger than steel and has an edge that is remarkably thinner than steel, so cutting is made considerably easier, and the edge can last significantly longer with proper care. Because of their brittleness, relative to steel, ceramic knives are best used for slicing (not chopping), because they can be made very thin and with a remarkably sharp edge. Zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide and other ceramics, in pelletized form, are melted to form this very hard, very dense material. There is no chemical reaction between the blade and acidic or alkaline foods, unlike with steel blades. Because of the lightness of ceramics, they do not have the heft you might expect of a metal chef knife, for example. Though not as fragile as one might expect, nevertheless care should be taken not to drop it, to avoid breaking off the tip. Sharpening and repairs are done on diamond hones.
Plastic - With the primary goal of keeping veggies from changing color as they're cut, plastic serrated knives have become more popular of recent. They are not very sharp and some force may be required, so we don't highly recommend them.
The Construction
Forged - This is a process whereby metal is treated, in different steps, to enhance its hardness, density and flexibility. Forged knives are often heavier and better balanced. They are easier to keep sharp, and, with care, can last for generations. You can usually recognize such a knife most easily by the presence of a prominent bolster between handle and blade; a few forged knives are made without a bolster.
Stamped - Such knives are cut or stamped out from flat metal. They do not undergo the steps associated with forging and are thus lighter in weight, are usually not well balanced and not as comfortable in the hand. Because the metal is not as dense as that of forged knives, they don't hold their edge as well. Stamped knives with a high carbon content are usually easier to sharpen and to keep sharp than less expensive knives made of stainless steel with a high chromium content.
Other - Ceramics and some metals are sintered, that is, melted separately and mixed together to form a stronger alloy or component. Some forged knives have parts that are manufactured separately and sintered together to form a knife of good quality at a lower cost than forged knives, and which blades perform just as well as fully forged blades.
Sometimes the weight and handling of a particular knife outweigh the importance of other considerations and make a stamped knife a better choice in a knife. For most applications, we generally recommend forged knives, especially chef knives and straight edge slicers; perhaps complemented by some stamped metal knives such as steak knives and other serrated edge knives, as well as a spare paring knife or two. We recommend ceramic knives for delicate slicing and cutting tasks, and titanium knives for those who desire a good quality all purpose lightweight knife.
The Parts
Bolster - An integral part of most good knives, it is a thick piece of metal between the handle and the blade, made to add weight to the knife, provide it with better balance and a comfortable resting place for the hand. It is sometimes called the shank.
Tang - This is the part that runs from the bolster back into the handle. The best knives have a full tang, and, except for some of the sealed-handled knives, it is visible on the top, back and bottom of the handle, held securely by multiple rivets. A half tang is the next preference, visible on top and back of the handle, but not on the bottom.
Handle - Usually made of wood, plastic, a combination of the two, or metal. The handle envelops the tang, and is usually fastened by rivets or encased in the plastic or metal. Wood offers an excellent grip but requires regular care; keep it out of water and rub occasionally with mineral oil. Plastic may become somewhat brittle in time, and can be slippery in the hand. Plastic-impregnated wood has properties similar to wood, but requires less care and lasts longer. Some new materials, like polyoxymethylene, offer an excellent grip and comfort, plus they will last almost forever. Metal lasts longer, adds extra heft, and can be slippery or firm; try them first. And every manufacturer sports differing sizes and ergonomic designs. A handle that is perpendicular to the blade can be very comfortably used to overcome physical impairments.
Back - Opposite the sharp edge, the back, or spine, is thick on most good knives, except for carvers and slicers, to provide strength to the blade. It can also be used to scrape the cutting board after cutting. Note that, on forged knives, it tapers from the bolster to the tip.
Flat - This is the wide, flat part of the knife. It can be fully tapered from the back down to the edge, a quality usually found in better knives. In most lesser quality knives, it is hollow-ground to form a distinct inward curve toward the edge. The flat can be useful in crushing things like garlic.
Point - At the tip of the knife, the point should be sharp and relatively thin. It is used, in many knives, for incisions, for cutting small delicate items and for carving.
Edge - This sharp part is either flat ground, hollow ground or serrated. In better non-serrated knives you'll find mostly flat ground edges, though a few still sport hollow ground ones with their thinner blade easier to keep sharp. A good edge is made through a three-step process, ground at three different angles to give them a sharper, longer-lasting edge.
If you want to choose a knife that will be useful to you, the process might entail more than just picking one that is of good quality and that is supposed to perform the tasks chosen for it. Consider how important it is that the knife is comfortable to hold, use and to maintain.
Before purchasing it, ask to hold it and to use it on a cutting board as you would at home. Ask about the level of care required to keep its edge sharp. Ask for a demonstration on how to maintain the edge, and practice what you learned before leaving the store.
Knife edges should be regularly realigned using a steel, or a device similar to it, to keep the knife sharp and safe. A sharp knife is safer because of the effortless way in which it does your bidding; accidents can occur with dull knives because of the extra effort that it takes to push the blade through the food and the slipping that can occur.
A few easy strokes, alternating sides, holding the edge at about a 20-degree angle from the steel, is all it takes to keep it sharp. Remember, the secret is to be gentle; don't push too hard. If you find using a steel difficult or uncomfortable, there are small units with miniature steels or ceramic discs aligned at the proper angle for foolproof maintenance.
A steel ideally removes only a minimal amount of metal from the edge. Over a period of time, however, perhaps a year or two under normal household use, enough metal is removed that the edge requires sharpening by grinding.
Diamond studded steels remove a lot of metal from knives, and should be used sparingly as a regular maintenance tool. As should ceramic steels.
Utensils with sharpeners at pre-set angles, such as crock sticks and hand-held-sharpeners, should also be used sparingly, since they usually are made of ceramic or other hard substances that will remove a lot of metal. They do, however, make it easy to hold the knife at the right angle and are recommended for anyone who doesn't particularly care to steel their knives every time they use them.
There are several machines on the market that can be purchased for grinding, such as the Chef's Choice. Choose one of good quality that will not damage your knife. Or, better yet, take it to a reputable sharpening service. Like us, they should sharpen and repair almost any knife with the same care and quality that is given to restaurant and chef clientele.
We do not recommend sharpeners that comes attached to a can opener, or a heavy grinding wheel. These remove too much metal, shortening the life of your knife, and may create hot spots, indicated by bluing marks, that remove the temper from the blade, making it difficult to keep sharp.
If you have the time and inclination, you can use sharpening stones, preferably Arkansas stones, which are known for their consistent quality. Inexpensive stones are usually made of stone granules, glued together with epoxy, which interferes with the sharpening process and usually provides meager results, especially as they get older.
In sharpening stones, there are different grades of coarseness to suit each task. The coarsest stones are used for the first step, holding the blade at about a 15-degree angle, followed by medium and fine stones for the remaining steps, ending up at about a 20-degree angle. The final step is called honing.
Stones must be used in conjunction with a medium of honing (light mineral) oil or water, and, once you start with one, continue using the same medium for the life of the stone. And be sure to clean your stone regularly with a bristle brush, to remove metal filings.
Regular Care
A good quality knife should never be subjected to the harsh detergents and scalding temperatures of a dishwasher. Also, the thrashing of utensils, which is likely to occur, is likely to damage the sharp edge of the knife.
Certain food acids can stain even the most stainless of knives, so it is good practice to always wipe a knife clean right after each use. Don't let foodstuffs dry on the blade, because the knife then becomes more difficult and hazardous to clean.
We suggest that you get into the habit of cleaning it right away; simply lay the blade on a flat surface, carefully wipe one side with a wet cloth, then the other. You should, however, use soap and hot water to clean the knife after it has been used to cut poultry, meat or fish.
A knife is best stored away from other utensils that might damage the edge by contact. Keep it in a wooden or polyethylene block or in a sheath especially made for this purpose. In a slanted block with vertical openings, store knives with their edge up.
Cutting Boards
We recommend wooden or polyethylene cutting boards, which create the least resistance against the edge of a knife. Avoid cutting on ceramic, metal or other plastic surfaces, which would quickly dull a knife's sharp edge.
Wash your cutting boards after each use. Be especially careful to wash them and your knives with hot, soapy water immediately after cutting poultry, meat or fish products and before cutting anything else on them. Sanitize them by letting stand a solution of water and bleach on the surface for a short time.
For safety's sake, to diminish to likelihood of cross contamination, consider owning one cutting board for fish, another for poultry, and a third for other cutting tasks.
Plastic cutting boards can go in the dishwasher; wood boards should be carefully washed by hand. A thorough washing and air drying diminish the likelihood of germs remaining on the surface. Controversies around which is better, wood or plastic, have been somewhat inconclusive. It remains that if you keep different ones for meats and for vegetables, clean the boards well, let them air dry thoroughly, and store them in a well ventilated area, you won't have any problems with contamination.
For information on maintaining wooden cutting boards, please see our tutorial on Wood Care.
We want you to be happy with your new knives and we are always glad to show you how to properly use and care for them, for a lifetime of satisfaction.


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Read the full review →The only way Apple could improve on this product would be (as some people are already agitating) to give it a retina screen and somehow make it lighter. That might happen at some point. You can wait if you like; other people, in the meantime, will be buying this one.
Read the full review →If your budget's got more wiggle room, the iPad Mini is the best compact-sized tablet on the market. Apple didn't build yet another bargain-basement special; it squeezed all of the big iPad's industrial-design panache ... and most of its technology, into a smaller ... lower-priced model.
Read the full review →In the end, it's about an overall package, an experience which Apple is offering. Not the fastest tablet, nor the cheapest ... but the one with the lion's share of tablet applications, the integration with the iOS/iTunes ecosystem, the familiarity of usability and, yes, the brand cachet.
Read the full review →It's a lovely size, it's a lovely experience, and one that we can easily see cannibalising iPad 4 and iPad 2 sales in the future. That's not to say there isn't a place for the iPad in your tablet world, but just that this is good enough to become the "lead" iPad, at least in our minds.
Read the full review →If Apple's iPad mini was equipped with a retina display, we wouldn't hesitate deeming it the best iPad ever. The iPad mini is an exceptionally constructed tablet with excellent battery life and an unsurpassed app ecosystem that the competition simply can't match. However, it's expensive.
Read the full review →We will say this, though: the iPad Mini is the best iPad Apple has ever created.
Read the full review →I can tell you the iPad mini is the best small tablet you can buy. The question you'll have to answer for yourself is whether it's that much better.
Read the full review →If the Mini had a retina display, I'd switch from the iPad 3 in a heartbeat. As it stands, I'm going to switch anyway. Going non-retina is a particularly bitter pill for me, but I like the iPad Mini's size and weight so much that I'm going to swallow it.
Read the full review →The iPad mini is the best iPad yet and will likely become the default iPad choice for both consumers and businesses.
Read the full review →Sure, there are going to be people questioning its value for the buck, but when we think about its healthy selection of tablet-optimized apps combined with the rich functionality of its third party ones, some might be able to see pass the missed opportunities and view the value in it.
Read the full review →This year, the iPad mini does everything the full sized iPad does, differentiated only by its screen resolution and size and its pure computational power (something few users would probably notice). It's not hard to predict that this will sell really well.
Read the full review →The iPad mini is the best iPad Apple has ever created. It offers better value for money, sits more pleasantly in the hand and can handle all the tasks you want at least adequately and many times better than you'd expect.
Read the full review →More than a simple piece of eye candy, however, the iPad mini is a joy to use and one which, thanks to its slightly larger 7.9-inch display is immersive and perfectly sized for a combination of business and pleasure purposes.
Read the full review →Whether it's worth it depends on how much of a premium you put on great design and a vast ecosystem of apps. Apple will sell a lot of these little beauties, that's for sure.
Read the full review →The iPad Mini is sure to fill a niche for many. Its smaller form factor makes it ideal for traveling and daily commutes, and its construction feels almost inarguably better than any of its competitors.
Read the full review →The iPad mini is a well thought out device and it's exactly what you would expect from Apple.
Read the full review →This is the real iPad — the one meant to be taken everywhere with you, the one that's simplest to read and use, the one that's impossibly thin and light, and the one to buy.
Read the full review →The iPad Mini is one of those devices that has to be used to fully appreciate. Yes, it's a bit more expensive than other tablets its size. However, the iPad is really the best tablet on the market right now - my review, so this is definitely subjective. I love Android, and I hope they beat...
Read the full review →I'm not even going to talk about how incorrect this is. It's a waste of time, and the community here is 90% morons who don't even know what they're talking about. Adios gdgt.
Read the full review →Whilst the display is definitely not Retina quality, it is not that bad. Only thing missing at the moment is the 3G/4G capability, which will be made available really soon.
Read the full review →It's a fantastic device...for some stuff. At times I miss the larger screen.
Read the full review →Bought this for my son who uses it primarily for games and videos which I would normally consider battery draining activities. I'm finding that it will last a few days between charges, which is surprising considering the usage he puts into it.
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As more details emerge about the sex crimes allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, we host a debate between two feminists: Jaclyn Friedman argues the sexual assault allegations shouldn't be dismissed just because they're politically motivated, while Naomi Wolf says by going after Assange, the state is not embracing feminism, it's "pimping" it. [includes rush transcript]Dec 20, 2010 | Story
Jaclyn Friedman argues the sexual-assault allegations shouldn't be dismissed just because they're politically motivated while Naomi Wolf says, by going after Assange, the state is not embracing feminism, it's "pimping" it.Dec 20, 2010 | Web Exclusive
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We play Part II of the debate between feminists Jaclyn Friedman and Naomi Wolf over the sex crimes allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Freed on bail in London, Assange hasn't been charged but is wanted in Sweden for questioning on sexual crimes allegations. Assange and his supporters have said the case is part of a wider conspiracy to discredit him because of his work with WikiLeaks, but some in the feminist community have...Dec 21, 2010 | Story
U.S. diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks reveal the Bush administration drew up ways to retaliate against Europe for refusing to use genetically modified seeds. In 2007, then-U.S. ambassador to France Craig Stapleton was concerned about France's decision to ban cultivation of genetically modified corn produced by biotech giant Monsanto. He also warned that a new French environmental review standard could spread anti-biotech policy across...Dec 23, 2010 | Story
As the U.S. Department of Justice considers charging WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act of 1917, we speak with Robert Meeropol, the son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg — the only U.S. citizens to be executed under the Espionage Act, in what's been described as the most controversial death sentence in U.S. history. This week, Meeropol released a widely read statement in support of WikiLeaks called, "My Parents...Dec 30, 2010 | Story
2010 can be defined as the year of WikiLeaks. The whisteblowing website first made headlines around the world in April when it released a video of a U.S. helicopter gunship indiscriminately firing on Iraqi civilians killing 12 people, including two Reuters news staff. In July, WikiLeaks created a bigger firestorm when it published more than 90,000 classified U.S. military war logs of the war in Afghanistan. Then in October, WikiLeaks published...Dec 31, 2010 | Story
After WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested in London, an international group of former intelligence officers and ex-government officials released a statement in support of his work. We speak to one of the signatories, Daniel Ellsberg, the famous whistleblower who leaked the Pentagon Papers about the Vietnam War in 1971. "If I released the Pentagon Papers today, the same rhetoric and the same calls would be made about me," Ellsberg...Dec 31, 2010 | Story
The new Republican majority threatens a barrage of investigations. California Republican Darrell Issa is the new chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and he has reportedly sent letters to 150 trade associations, companies and think tanks, seeking advice on which regulations to investigate.Jan 05, 2011 | Columns & Articles
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed the internet company Twitter for personal information from several people linked to the online whistleblower website WikiLeaks. The subpoena asks Twitter for all records and correspondence relating to their accounts. Icelandic parliament member Birgitta Jónsdóttir, who has collaborated with WikiLeaks, is one of the five people targeted by the subpoenas. "I think it opens up a whole can of worms...Jan 13, 2011 | Story
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I should know. I tried to complete all of my holiday shopping yesterday in the pouring rain, dodging hail and the five o'clock closing of Bermuda's stores.
But's that's not what I'm talking about either. Instead it's all about Solstice Stocking Stuffers today. Why? Because today is the Solstice.
What is that? Good question and one I had to look-up myself. To break it down: solstice comes from the Latin sol (sun) and statum (to stand still).
To make it fun, Solstice is generally celebrated throughout the world with sacrifice or prayers for fertility. Doesn't sound like as much fun anymore, does it?
For the chinese it is celebrated with making balls of rice (to symbolize the gathering of the family) and it's called "dongzhi."
In Korea? No they don't attack each other. That's for every other day. Today, instead they worry about ghosts coming into villages to haunt them. It's lore, but apparently dipping the rice balls in sweet red bean called pat jook helps repel the ghosts.
Pakistani men have cold water poured over their head for purification and then are forbidden to sit in a chair. Finally their heads are sprinkled with goats' blood.
For the Japanese and the Scandinavians (two completely opposite cultures), on the other hand it's all about fertility and they go about this with either lathering butter on doors or visit farms to ensure the land is ready. read more on the New York Times editorial.
But for most of us today is all about having only four days until dooms day or Christmas. Obviously for the Christians out there!
So what are you going to do? Well you could surrender and believe me yesterday I did, or you could find-out what The Harbourmaster store in Hamilton Bermuda has to offer.
The traveler in the family (i.e. everyone in Bermuda) will need to identify their bags, no? Well why not use these fantastic name-tags from The Harbourmaster to help?
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"We [Cargill] strongly deny this allegation and have vigorously defended this suit from the beginning," the company said in a statement released this morning. "However, continuing to fight this complicated suit would have been both protracted and expensive. In order to continue to focus on the needs of our dairy customers and their animals we decided it was best to settle this matter."
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I've had this problem with a few versions of itunes now. I hoped they would have fixed the problem in iTunes 11. Basically, when I try to import a compilation album, in about 40% of the cases I cannot convince iTunes that all these songs bellong to the same album. It either creates a seperate album for every song (which is really not practical when you import a Top 100...) or makes it impossible to merge multi-CD albums.
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It's been discussed, Apple are to fix this and other bugs in an upcoming update...see the article on the front page.
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An alternative is to set each song's artist in the Artist field, put "Various Artists" in the Album Artist field for all tracks, and make sure the Album name matches on all tracks.
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The eLearning Africa "Through your Lens" Photo Competition is back this year in its fifth edition. Under the theme of "Social Africa: building bridges through ICT", budding photographers are invited to submit snapshots depicting how ICT is enhancing the way individuals and communities in Africa live, learn, cooperate and connect.
We want you to show us how communication tools and information technologies can build bridges and foster relationships between people!
Read more about this year's Photo Competition here.
At eLearning Africa, we are committed to the protection of human rights, diversity and equal opportunity. We value all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation. eLearning Africa, believing in the importance of dialogue, unites people through a common interest in education and human progress. It is our firm intention that the conference should provide an unfettered space for open discussion of the widest range of issues.
Keep up to date with all the latest news about eLearning Africa and ICT for development, education and training:
John Nasasira, Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Uganda
Bitange Ndemo, University of Nairobi, Former Permanent Secretary of Kenya's Ministry of Information and Communication, Kenya
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Beate Wedekind, Journalist, Author, Producer and Founder, THE NEW//AFRICA, Germany/Ethiopia,
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Jochen Polster, NComputing, Germany
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Noah Samara, Chairman and CEO, Yazmi, USA
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Batseba Seifu, Institute for Peace and Security Studies, Ethiopia
How to Use Tablets for Effective Adult Education in Africa
Tom Pieter Wambeke, ITC-ILO, Italy
Mobile Learning for Young African Entrepreneurs
Ayotola Aremu, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Using Facebook to Enhance Teacher Education in Nigeria: Reflections of Facilitators
Steve Walsh, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
The Effect of Video Podcasts on Students
Lucille Kabelo Mahlatsi, Leqele High School, Lesotho
Integration of Technology Within the Complex Education in Lesotho High Schools
Agnes Luo Laima, Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA), Zambia
Rural Community Empowerment Skills Training and Capacity Building to Improve in ICT Technology
Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University, USA
Hands-On Workshop for Digital Video Media Authorship and Implementation: Creativity in Education
Moses Owiny, Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET), Uganda
Enhancing Learning in the Education Sector Using ICTs in Northern Uganda - Case Studies
Masego B. Kebaetse, University of Botswana, Botswana
Demystifying Tablet Implementation: Considerations for Successful Implementation
Edward Nyika, Gayaza High School, Uganda
The Changing Role of an ICT School Expert in Supporting the School System
Brecht Ingelbeen, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Tutor-Based Versus Self-Study Distance Learning Courses Through a Social Network of Health Researchers
Tshetsana Letebele, National School of Government, South Africa
End-User Monitoring and Support for eLearning programmes in the Public Sector
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NatiV (Native Voice) - Teaching Young Zimbabweans How to Read Shona
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Learning Development in the Open: Moving from Course Design to Development Using FOSS
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ICT Literacy, E-Government Awareness and ICT Training Needs of Government Officers in Kenya
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eLearning Pilot Testing in Ethiopia
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"I was most impressed with the organisation of the eLearning Africa Conference, the hospitality of the Namibian government and people, and the level of knowledge and interest from the delegates. With conferences like this, it is clear to see that Africa is rising!"
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"The conference gave me a new perspective on how ICT can help greatly in the development and educational sectors in Liberia after the 14 years of civil war.
From the sessions and networking in Windhoek, I believe that eLearning could become an integral part of Liberia's virgin ICT and Education sectors."
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Speaker, "Technology Innovation Hubs in Africa: Creating Opportunities for Peer Learning and Knowledge Exchange", 2013
"[eLearning Africa] was so empowering and asserting and gave me access to various technological tools, especially through the exhibition and the various presentations … I benefitted a lot from eLearning Africa, not only as a chairperson, but as a participant too.
It was my first experience and I walked away avery rich person in terms of ICT-tools usageinformation and innovation."
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"The success of a conference is determined both during and after the event, but most importantly when the ideas shared and skills gained are put into practice. [eLearning Africa] was a great learning experience for me to challenge my thinking and at the same time discover new tools to improve my work.
Best practices have already been transferred. In fact, my colleagues at work and I will be visiting one of the universities that shared experiences of how they had successfully implemented courses that were taught completely online."
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Sustainability Book Club Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 2:30pmJoin faculty in discussing Histories of the Dustheap. Histories of the Dustheap uses garbage, waste and refuse to investigate the relationships between various systems and shows how this most democratic reality produces identities, social relations and policies. This is the third meeting of a three-part discussion series. Pre-registration required.
Jazz Band III and UNI Concert Band
Submitted by music on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 6:30pmThe UNI Jazz Band III and the UNI Concert Band will present a shared spring concert under the direction of Chris Merz, Daniel Galyen and graduate student conductors. This event is free and open to the public.
220 East After-Work: Hunter Capoccioni, double bass
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 4:00pmThe College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences presents 220east After-Work, a partnership between CHAS, Cedar Valley Chamber Music, JSA Development and Main Street Waterloo. Look forward to your Wednesday evenings by joining Cedar Valley Chamber Music for our 2014 concert series at 220east. UNI faculty and students, WCF Symphony guest soloists and special guests highlight eleven week of concerts at a unique venue. Doors open at 5 p.m.; concerts are 5:15-6 p.m. Admission is free; good will donations accepted. Complimentary wine at all concerts is provided in partnership with CU restaurant.
Jazz Panthers
Submitted by music on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 6:30pmUnder the direction of faculty artist and conductor Robert Washut, the UNI Jazz Panthers will offer a spring concert. UNI alumnus Mike Conrad will be the featured guest artist and will be a jazz piano and trombone soloist as well as a composer/arranger from whom the Jazz Panthers have commissioned a special piece. This event is free and open to the public.
Women's Chorus and Glee Club Camerata
Submitted by music on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 5:00pmCoordinated and conducted by UNI School of Music faculty artists Dyan Meyer and John Len Wiles, the UNI Women's Chorus and the Men's Glee Club Camerata will present a spring performance. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI Earth Day Celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 11:00pmJoin students, faculty and staff in a campus-wide UNI Earth Day Celebration. Visit www.rrttc.com for more information.
Michael Krajewski, guitar
Submitted by music on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 7:00pmVisiting artist Michael Krajewski, guitar will present a recital. Michael J. Krajewski earned his Bachelors of Music at Berklee College of Music (1998) in Professional Music and Master of Music at Georgia State University (2007) in Jazz Studies, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a secondary area in Music Education at the University of Minnesota (2013). Michael is on the guitar faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead, and at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and maintains an active private studio in Woodbury, MN. This event is free and open to the public.
Spotlight Series: UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club
Submitted by music on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 6:30pmUnder the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor John Len Wiles, the UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club will offer a spring concert as part of the Spotlight Series. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call 319-273-4TIX.
Student Chamber Music Concert
Submitted by music on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 5:00pmCoordinated by UNI School of Music faculty artists, student musicians will offer a chamber music concert. This event is free and open to the public.
The Strayer-Wood Theatre presents August: Osage County
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 6:30pmWhen Weston family patriarch vanishes one hot summer night, his acid-tongued, pill-popping wife summons her grown daughters and their families to their Oklahoma homestead. Dinner is served, lies are told, and long-held family secrets are unflinchingly revealed. Tracy Letts' comic tragedy exposes the emotional destruction that rips through generations if nothing stops its path. One of the most critically acclaimed plays of this century, August earned the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award for Best Play, and Drama Desk Award for Best New Play. Directed by alumna Angie Toomsen and featuring UNI faculty Richard Glockner and Cynthia Goatley.


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Re: i Wish i knew where this was?From a few clues in that individual's pictures, I would guess they were located in or around Loudoun County, VA.
Re: i Wish i knew where this was?Keep diggin' guys!! See what a little research yeilds. Maybe you can figure out how to contact the owner to see if it sold or not!
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Since the tag for the photo is Waterford that's a pretty good guess. Frankly it's a little scary at the amount of information freely placed on the web. From the 803 photos in this account you can get a pretty good profile of this person. Picture's of I'd guess his wife and daughter, (who just graduated and from what college). I'd say he's a Nationals fan as well as travels to interesting places including a recent trip to the White House among many others. They have a couple Corgis and oh yeah, a lot of his pictures have the location they were taken embedded so you can click and they will take you right to the location on the map where they were taken. Switch to the satellite view and the house and grounds looks like the same place as in the pictures. Right click gets you an approximate address. Street view on Google of the address shows he has a dark green mailbox but I can't make out anything on it. Sorry, no Cub showing on any views, but it was probably out back and is under some trees.
Re: i Wish i knew where this was?I can tell you the tractor was GIVEN to a man in Charlotte, NC who drove to Virginia to pick it up.
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Re: i Wish i knew where this was?I don't know the man's name who has it now but I talked to the man who gave it to him and who posted the picture originally. He said the man came up from Charlotte to Virginia and picked up the tractor so I assume it is still in Charlotte.
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Clubs to discuss spending limits
Premier League chairmen will be presented Thursday with a range of possible financial controls to limit spending by top-flight clubs.
The league's top executives have produced a discussion paper on financial controls for the chairmen to consider which could eventually lead to clubs being forced to break even every year -- or face sanctions.
It would mean a serious blow to clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea who have returned significant losses in recent years.
There is strong support at other clubs for such controls -- Wigan chairman Dave Whelan on Wednesday said measures to cut spending were needed urgently, while Manchester United originally sparked the move at the league's meeting earlier in the summer.
No decision will be made on any measures Wednesday -- instead two groups of 10 clubs, each with clubs mixed up to reflect size and region, are to be formed to discuss the options in more detail.
Whelan's own club Wigan have also operated at a loss -- the Latics returned a net loss for the year ending May 2011 of £7.2million ($11.45 million) -- but even he is in favor of the controls.
Whelan told the Press Association: "This proposal has come from Manchester United -- I think City haven shaken them up a little bit -- but I think there should be some controls on spending.
"Some clubs are spending way more than they can afford and get into trouble -- look at Portsmouth.
"The Premier League is so big and powerful and there is so much money around that the clubs try and chase it. Something has to be done so we will support these measures."
United's chief executive David Gill has been one of the driving forces behind European clubs accepting UEFA's financial fair play rules for clubs in the Champions League and Europa League to only spend what they earn, and he wants the Premier League to follow suit.
The Football League have also introduced a similar system into the Championship and Gill believes the top flight should bring in similar measures.
Gill said last week: "A lot of clubs would be happy just to introduce the financial fair play regulations into the Premier League now, some wouldn't, but that's a debate that has to have happened. And it will happen.
"If you look at it we've got financial regulations in the league below us, the Championship, and the competition above us, the Champions League, so we need to do it.
"The Premier League being the best league in the world, the most commercially effective league in the world, I think there's a real opportunity to introduce some sensible rules that effectively improve and enhance the long term or medium term financial stability."
At least 12 of the 20 top-flight clubs ended the 2010-11 season in the red with Manchester City's losses of £197 million ($313.4 million) dwarfing even Chelsea's £68 million ($108.2 million) and Liverpool's £49 million ($77.9 million).
Critics of financial fair rules argue that it will forever favor those clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal who make a profit and rule out wealthy benefactors such as Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour putting money into clubs.


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29-2099.05 - Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.
Sample of reported job titles: Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer and Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist (CDOS and ROUB), Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT), Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant, Clinical Supervisor, Ophthalmic Medical Assistant, Ophthalmic Medical Technologist, Ophthalmic Technologist (Ophthalmic Tech), Ophthalmology Surgical Technician, Surgical Coordinator
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
- Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
- Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
- Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
- Take and document patients' medical histories.
- Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
- Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
- Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
- Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
- Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
Exophthalmometers — Hertel exophthalmometers; Luedde exophthalmometers; Naugle exophthalmometers |
Eye charts or vision cards — Amsler grids; Snellen eye charts; Visual acuity cards |
Eye occluders — Handheld occluders; Maddox rods |
Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes — Optical coherence tomography OCT scanners; Retinal tomography machines |
Ophthalmic lensometers — Automated lensometers; Manual lensometers |
Opticians tools or accessories — Digital pupillometers; Manual pupillometers; Millimeter rules |
Ultrasonic examination equipment — A-scan biometers; B-Scan biometers; Bio-microscopes |
Technology used in this occupation:
Electronic mail software — Email software |
Internet browser software — Web browser software |
Medical software — AcuityPro VisionScience Software; EyeMD EMR; MediPro Medisoft Clinical; NaviNet software |
Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. |
Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
Job Zone
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Required |
56 | Some college, no degree |
11 | Associate's degree |
11 | Master's degree |
Interest code: CRI
Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
Work Styles
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. |
Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
Work Values
Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
Employment data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
Industry data collected from Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.
Median wages (2012) | $19.57 hourly, $40,700 annual |
Employment (2012) | 90,000 employees |
Projected growth (2012-2022) | Much faster than average (22% or higher) |
Projected job openings (2012-2022) | 33,100 |
Top industries (2012) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Transit Administration is spending $153 million on 54 new multi-level passenger rail cars for the MARC commuter rail system.
The cars are expected to begin arriving in spring of 2013. Many of them will replace old ones in the fleet, and overall the rail system will see 16 additional cars.
The new cars will have more seats than the older ones. There also will be four doors on each side of each car, which could improve board and de-boarding times.
The federal government is paying up to 80 percent of the cost of the new cars, with the state of Maryland covering the rest.
More than 34,000 riders board MARC trains each weekday, with a majority on the Penn Line running between Baltimore and Washington.
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Chapter 2
Population: A Critical Issue
A study of population is important in understanding a number of issues in human geography. So our first main issue is a study of population. The Key Issues your book mentions are:
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Thinking Geographically
An in-depth Social Science
Many people have misconceptions about geography and think of the discipline as simply an exercise in memorizing place names.
Where we find Geography?
Geography exist in the global issues receiving attention at this time things such as
Population growth
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Population Pyramids = graphic device that represents a population?s age and sex composition.
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General Geography:
US road map is not a thematic map
Every meridian is the same length and has the same beginning and end
According to environmental determinism, the physical environment causes social development
Highest density: most in numbers
Highest concentration: closest together
Cloropleth map uses shading
AP Human Geography Notes
General Geography:
US road map is not a thematic map
Every meridian is the same length and has the same beginning and end
According to environmental determinism, the physical environment causes social development
Highest density: most in numbers
Highest concentration: closest together
Cloropleth map uses shading
European monarchies form the Quadruple Alliance to suppress democratic revolutions
Newly independent nations of Latin America gain the sympathy of the American people
Britain and U.S. are alarmed at Russian expansionist aims
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Two-thirds of the world's population is clustered in four regions. Which of the following is not one of these four regions?
Sub-Saharan Africa
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cyclic movementMovement that involves longer periods away from home.
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Almost a year after construction on the National September 11 Museum ground to a halt because of a funding dispute, officials suddenly announced Monday night a deal allowing construction to move forward.
The National September 11 Memorial, with its twin reflecting pools, opened last year on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
But the below-ground 9/11 museum has been a different story: it was supposed to open this September, but a disagreement over costs had brought construction to a standstill.
On Monday night, just hours before New York marks the 11th anniversary of the terror attacks, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a deal that will allow construction on the museum to move forward.
Bloomberg is head of the 9/11 Memorial Foundation; Cuomo, meanwhile, partly controls the Port Authority, which owns the World Trade Center site.
Under the deal, the Port Authority's financial obligation would be reduced by about $150 million, including an upfront $17 million payment from the Memorial Foundation.
The deal also gives the governor significantly more oversight over the memorial, including a representative on a new task force that will oversee all site activities.
The governor will also have a say in the annual commemoration ceremony, which up until now had been essentially controlled by the mayor.
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The governor, meanwhile, noted no additional public funds will be spent to complete the memorial and museum.
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Norah Jones releases her third album, "Not Too Late," on Jan. 30, according to a press release from Blue Note records.
After a country side trip with the Little Willies, Jones is in the odd position of having to rebound from a sophomore album that sold 4 million copies. That seemed like a slight disappointment, of course, only because her debut sold 10 million, and (to be honest) "Feels Like Home" didn't add much new to the genre blurring, easy on the eyes and ears breakthrough of "Come Away With Me."
"Not Too Late" may tweak her sound a bit — with contributions from indie singer-songwriter and guitarist M. Ward, jazz organist Larry Goldings and the cello player from the Kronos Quartet — but probably not too much. Regular Jones collaborators Lee Alexander and Jesse Harris are involved, and Jones wrote or co-wrote all the songs. Her more adventurous fans probably will have to wait a little while longer to hear this Norah Jones.
Here's the "Not Too Late" track list:
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When a transaction and the relevant law are thoroughly understood, a good lawyer should be able to write a clear and effective contract before consulting forms and checklists.
Although transactions are infinitely varied, there is a structural logic common to all contracts that can help the lawyer clarify the parties' objectives and understandings, see alternatives, organize the performances, anticipate difficulties, minimize or allocate risks, and provide for contingencies or disputes. First we will study this structural logic, the anatomy and physiology of contracts. The second part of the course will be more detailed application to several archetypal transactions, with their characteristic problems and solutions: Commercial Services, Purchase and Sale of Real Estate and of a Business, LLC Operating Agreement.
The reading will be a short drafting text, cases involving drafting or design problems or oversights, and a bunch of clauses and contracts.
In each part of the course there will be drafting exercises in class and out, starting with individual clauses. Early assignments will come back with comments or a "do-over." Later assignments may be graded. Around week 9 or 10 I will assign a fairly complex hypothetical for which you will have a substantial time to draft a complete proposed contract. I'll give you comments and suggestions toward a final draft. These drafts will be the principal basis for your grade. There will be no final exam.