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• So, what are considered the Colts' greatest needs with the draft fast approaching? "Probably left tackle," said one team insider. "Charlie Johnson is not a natural left tackle, and Tony Ugoh hasn't been the guy the team expected. They could also look at defensive tackle, with the verdict still out on Fili Moala, and linebacker, if they let Gary Brackett walk."
• The Texans look to be well-stocked at tight end next season. TE Owen Daniels, whether he's a restricted or unrestricted free agent, is likely to be back. He caught 40 passes for 519 yards and five TDs in only eight games of work before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, but he's expected to be ready for the start of the season. The way we hear it, the Texans are still high on rookie TE James Casey, who has displayed good pass-catching ability, and they also got better-than-expected production from veteran Joel Dreessen, who caught 6-81-1 in the season finale vs. New England.
• Although we hear the fans in Buffalo would have happily welcomed Marty Schottenheimer as their next head coach — and reports indicate that Schottenheimer was interested in the job — in the end it was owner Ralph Wilson Jr. who reportedly shot down the idea of the 66-year-old coaching his team. Although Wilson's reasons aren't known, it could have had something to do with Schottenheimer's defensive background, as the Bills were targeting an offensive-minded coach.
• It will be interesting to see how the Patriots handle the RB position in the offseason. They have Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor, the main ballcarriers, coming back. They also have Kevin Faulk, a free agent, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis, who has played a small role. The best guess is that all five won't be back. Typically, the Patriots have gone the veteran route at the position under Bill Belichick, but they did spend a first-rounder on Maroney. The draft isn't chock-full of great talent at the position, so you could see the Patriots opt for the free-agent route or a trade to bolster the position in the offseason.
• Dolphins assistant head coach/secondary coach Todd Bowles' stock declined a bit in the past year. He interviewed for head-coaching jobs with the Lions, Broncos and Rams last year but hasn't received a head-coaching interview this offseason, and the Dolphins passed on him when they filled their vacancy at defensive coordinator with Mike Nolan. There were reports that Miami considered Bowles a viable option for the coordinator position, but obviously not its preferred option. The Dolphins ranked 24th vs. the pass this season, which didn't reflect well on Bowles.
• Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has said he expects Jared Gaither to stay at left tackle and Michael Oher to stay at right tackle in 2010. However, the way we hear it, the sense in Baltimore continues to be that Oher, who played very well as a rookie, will eventually slide over to the left side. The 6-9, 340-pound Gaither, who missed five games because of injuries this season, didn't quite deliver on the promise he showed in '08.
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• One assistant coach who game-planned against the Steelers this season was impressed with what he saw from rookie WR Mike Wallace. "I think he's going to be (of) a lot of value to them," he said, noting what a dangerous vertical threat Wallace was as a rookie, when he caught 39 passes for 756 yards and six TDs (19.4-yard average). Fourteen of Wallace's catches went for 20 yards or more.
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• We hear that the mood in the Chargers' locker room after their shocking divisional-round loss to the Jets was one of disbelief. Players were stunned at the way they had performed in their biggest game of the season, having abandoned the things that helped them win 11 consecutive games, especially discipline. After finishing the regular season strong and feeling like they could win it all, the Bolts will now have a long offseason to ponder their many mistakes and think about what might have been.
• Broncos FB Peyton Hillis was barely used in head coach Josh McDaniels' offense last season. After averaging 5.0 yards on 68 carries in 2008, the second-year veteran had just 17 touches in all of '09. Sources expect Hillis to be involved in the team's training camp prior to next season, but it appears that Hillis doesn't have much of a future as a contributor in Denver.
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A punt return of 39 yards got TCU in great fielding position, starting their drive at the Boise State 31, but the Bronco defense held tough, and forced a fourth-and-six. The Horned Frogs went for it, but the pass fell incomplete, turning the ball over.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering (Ph.D.) is a research degree offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering through the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.
Candidates for admission into the Ph.D. degree program must satisfy both the requirements for admission into the J.B. Speed School of Engineering and the requirements of the department. These requirements are summarized as follows:
1. Completed application for University of Louisville graduate admission https://graduate.louisville.edu/apply
2. Application fee
3. Official transcript(s) from all previous colleges and universities attended. All transcripts not in English must be certified as authentic and translated verbatim into English
4. Letters of recommendation (at least 2)
5. Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00
6. A combined verbal and quantitative score for the GRE basic examination of at least 305 (or 1200 on previous scale).
7. For international students, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the internet-based test or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.
Prerequisite Requirements
A candidate with a baccalaureate of science (BS) degree in an area other than engineering (e.g., mathematics, physics, psychology) must demonstrate mathematical preparation comparable to that provided by an ABET accredited engineering program. Typically, an acceptable undergraduate record in mathematics includes calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra.
Degree Requirements
Six courses are required for all Ph.D. students in industrial engineering. One additional course is required for those Ph.D. students who do not have a previous degree in industrial engineering. :
• EM 613, Operations Management (3). This course is not required for students with a previous degree in industrial engineering.
• IE 515, Operations Research Methods (3) or IE 610, Foundations of Optimization (3)
• IE 541, Simulation (3) or IE 642, Statistical Methodology in Simulation (3)
• EM 661, Engineering Statistics II (3) or IE 563, Experimental Design in Engineering (3)
• IE 580, Principles of Occupational Ergonomics (3) or IE 581, Ergonomic Techniques in the Workplace (3)
• IE 630, Advanced Production Systems Design (3) or IE 600, Advanced Manufacturing Methods (3)
• IE 650, Material Flow Systems Design (3) or IE 657, Models for Design and Analysis of Logistical Systems (3)
A minimum of 78 hours of post baccalaureate credits are required. Up to 30 hours of credit may be granted for a master's degree in industrial engineering from another institution. No more than 17 hours will be awarded for dissertation research.
The basic steps in securing admission to the Ph.D program and completing it are given below.
1. The applicant completes an online application. See above 'Admission' section. Each application is reviewed by a committee of IE faculty and a decision is made on whether or not to admit the student and provide financial aid.
2. The admitted student takes the written doctoral qualifying exam (DQE) after satisfactorily completing 15 hours of graduate level course work plus any additional industrial engineering undergraduate or graduate deficiency courses required at the time of admission. The DQE will be offered as part of a 1-credit readings course IE-693, called Doctoral Qualifying Exam and students must register for this course. The DQE will be offered once per term, as needed. See information on 'IE Doctoral Qualifying Exam' posted to departmental website for specific details regarding the DQE.
3. In the second year, the student selects a faculty research advisor to work with and forms a dissertation committee in consultation with his or her research advisor. The dissertation committee will consist of at least four members of the graduate faculty. At least three of the committee members will be from the Industrial Engineering department and at least one from a department other than Industrial Engineering. The chair of the dissertation committee will be the student's research advisor.
4. The student submits a written proposal for dissertation research to their dissertation committee.
5. An oral presentation of the dissertation proposal is made to the dissertation committee by the student.
6. The dissertation committee votes on whether or not to admit the student to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree after an oral presentation of the dissertation proposal, passing the DQE, and completion of the course requirements of the PhD program. The dissertation committee will review the student's transcript to verify the adequacy of the student's course work preparation to successfully pursue research in the chosen area. The dissertation committee may recommend additional course work.
7. The student submits and defends his or her Ph.D. dissertation to their dissertation committee.
The University of Louisville allows at most four years from the time a student is admitted to candidacy (step 6) to the time they defend their dissertation (step 7).
Entering Ph.D. students will be advised by the Director of IE Graduate Programs, Dr. Gail W. DePuy (firstname.lastname@example.com), until such time as the student selects a research advisor at which time the student will be advised by his or her research advisor.
Graduate Student Guidelines and Rules
There are primarily two sets of guidelines/rules for graduate students; those in the UofL Graduate Catalog and those in the Speed School Minimum Guidelines for Graduate Education documents. All graduate students should read both documents thoroughly. The UofL Graduate Catalog is located at: http://louisville.edu/graduatecatalog. Please note the Graduate Catalog contains many sections, all of which should be reviewed by students. The Speed School Minimum Guidelines for Graduate Education document is located at: http://louisville.edu/speed/academics/policies/graduate-education-minimum-guidelines.html.
Funding Opportunities for PhD Students
PhD students may be eligible to receive a Fellowship or Research Assistantship. Once a completed application and all supporting documentation has been submitted, the IE Graduate Admission committee will carefully review the application and make both admission and funding decisions. All application materials are due by January 15 for consideration for funding in the Fall semester.
Adopted by the IE faculty on November 20, 2009; minor edits made on December 17, 2009, April 2010, April 2011, and February 2013.


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Malenovice Hotel Petr Bezruč, Beskydy
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Malenovice Hotel Petr Bezruč, Beskydy
Short trip on the Lysa hora
Malenovice - vrstevnice pod Ivančenou. Po modré na Lysou horu s výhledem na masiv Ondřejníku.
Satina Falls is located at the foot of Lysa Mountain in Beskydy.
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Cesta na Lysou Horu. Kikirik stoup? na Malchor ;-)
View from Malenovicky kotel on Lysa mountain.
The Czech Republic is a cool little landlocked country south of Germany and Poland, with a national addiction to pork and beer. Potatos, cabbage, and dumplings are close behind them, and they also have this great bar food called "utopenec." It means "a drowned man," it's pickled sausage with onions, perfect with some dark wheat bread and beer. The Czech bread is legendary, like a meal all by itself.
Czechoslovakia first became a sovereign state in 1918 when it declared independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The state of Czechoslovakia lasted until the "Velvet Divorce" of 1993, which created Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
It was occupied by Germany in WWII but escaped major damage, unlike most other European cities. The nation's capital, Prague, retains some of Europe's most beautiful Baroque architecture as well as one of the largest medieval castle complexes still standing. The President of the Czech Republic has his offices in the Prague Castle even today.
There was a coup d'etat in 1948 and Czechoslovakia fell under Soviet rule. For fifty years Czechoslovakia was a Socialist state under the USSR, subject to censorship, forced atheism and even the arrest of jazz musicians!
In 1989, communist police violently squashed a pro-democracy demonstration and pissed everybody off so bad that a revolution erupted over it, finally ending the Communist rule.
The next twenty years saw rapid economic growth and westernization. Today in Prague you can eat at McDonald's or KFC, shop for snowboarding boots and go see a punk rock show.
The Czech Republic took over the presidency of the European Union in January 2009. This instantly created lots of political drama because the President of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus, is a renowned Euroskeptic.
We anxiously await the outcome of "President Klaus vs. the Lisbon Treaty", a world heavywieght fight sceduled for spring 2009.
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Nick Jonas and Michael Urie Join Brotherhood of Broadway's How to Succeed Jan. 24
By Adam Hetrick
Pop star Nick Jonas punches the clock as J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying starting Jan. 24 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. "Ugly Betty" star Michael Urie also joins the cast as office brown-noser Bud Frump.
Primarily known as one of the Jonas Brothers, the hit band he formed with his two siblings in 2005, Jonas started his Broadway career in the revival of Annie Get Your Gun, made his West End stage debut as Marius in Les Miserables in 2010 and was part of the Hollywood Bowl staging of Hairspray as Link Larkin.
Jonas is the third leading man to take on the role of Finch in the 50th anniversary revival of How to Succeed. "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe opened the production in March 2011 for a ten-month run, and was succeeded by "Glee" actor Darren Criss, who concluded a limited, three-week engagement Jan. 22. Jonas is contracted with the production through July 1.
Read Jonas' recent Playbill.com interview.
Urie made a name for himself as as slick office assistant Marc St. James on the ABC comedy series "Ugly Betty" has appeared Off-Broadway in The Cherry Orchard, The Temperamentals and Angels in America. He succeeds original revival cast member Christopher J. Hanke (Cry-Baby, In My Life), who played his final performance Jan. 22.
The principal cast also features Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Beau Bridges (Who's Who in Hell, The Trial of the Catonsville Nine, "The Descendants," "The Fabulous Baker Boys") as J.B. Biggley, Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tammy Blanchard (Gypsy, "Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows") as office bombshell Hedy La Rue, Rose Hemingway (Parade at the Mark Taper Forum) in her Broadway debut as Rosemary Pilkington, Rob Bartlett (Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors) as Twimble/Wally Womper, Mary Faber (American Idiot, Avenue Q) as Smitty, Ellen Harvey (Thou Shalt Not, The Music Man) as Miss Jones and Michael Park (Middletown) as Bert Bratt.
How to Succeed opened on Broadway March 27, 2011, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The musical has a score by Frank Loesser, with a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. Tony Award winner Rob Ashford directed and choreographed the production.
For tickets, priced $52-$132, phone (212) 239-6200 or visit Telecharge. The Al Hirschfeld Theatre is located at 302 West 45th Street.
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Louisville Starlings Volleyball Club: Welcome
Magnolia Sports Festival 2014 registration is open.
Louisville Starlings Volleyball Club Mission: Is to provide an equal opportunity for girls, ages 8-18 from diverse socioeconomic environments to play competitive USA Junior Olympic Volleyball. We will engage in physical activity while embracing a holistic approach toward teamwork, emphasizing health, academic achievement, positive life skills, and personal goals setting.
The Louisville Starlings Juniors Volleyball Program is dedicated to advancing volleyball skills and enhancing physical ability while instilling a strong work ethic, desire to win, a positive supportive attitude on and off the court. We are extremely serious about the success of our players and absolutely love what we do. You will see a passion within the Louisville Starlings staff that you will not find with an alternate clubs. Charles Scott, Head Volleyball Coach of Louisville Iroquois High School, leads the staff. The Starlings Juniors Volleyball Program is a non-profit organization that is funded by contributions from donors.
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Snakes in the barnyard
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Snakes in the barnyard
I went out to clean up an old wood pile by the barn today while Rosie was busy watering her flowers. As I grabbed the old boards and threw them on the trailer I started seeing signs of the old sneaky snakes. The first one I laid eyes on got the old shovel across the head. So did the next four that wandered out from under the pile. I know I will hear from the snake lovers but you'll be wasting your time. If they show up here, I give them the business. Besides, If I don't get rid of them before Rosie sees them, she'll be doing more than wetting her plants.
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
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Thought for a minute, you had someone trying to steal your Cubs
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I'm with you, Bill. Not enough room for me & the snake in the same yard.. (Barn lot, woods, field, fence row, etc.) hehe
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i LIKE SNAKES!!!! Leave them alone and they do the same,I have black snakes and gartners around.Copperheads or rattlers,i'd kill.PS ,,they eat mice[the bigger ones!!!]Kevin
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Snakes eat mice, which do you want?
Remove the food, Remove the problem.
Tractors are made to work!
"A Cub will do as much as a team of horses,.. More in hot weather!" - C. W. Spradlin 1909-1994
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Okay guys, I guess this didn't work as I had planned. The snakes don't bother me since they usually slither the other way so I leave them alone (that doesn't mean I like them. I was trying to get attention with the "wetting her plants" comment, but I see that was missed.
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It is very simple: If you lack shoulders, and you either surprise me or come into the yard, you die. The only possible exception is a king snake, since it eats other snakes, and maybe a black snake. I will kill a chicken snake, and anything that looks like it has ever even thought about being venomous, with no exceptions. Chicken snakes do eat rats and mice but it will also kill young poultry and eat eggs. Besides, I got cats for the rodents.....
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If it aint black or green , it is a dead snake , I am usually observant but I did miss the wetting PLANTS , I guess it was the snake thing
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Ya know when I read your snake story, I said to myself "Self, why's he telling us what Rosie's doing?" Then I missed the "typo". Looks like Bill got us again.
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I saw the comment and figured if Rosie saw it the snakes wouldn't be the only thing "getting the old shovel across the head".
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It wasn't missed. I spit coffee all over my desk when I read that. Grump
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Didn't get past me
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My creeper set a world speed record the other day. I was under the truck and had that uneasy fealing that something was watching me. Turned my head and there was a large snake slithereing towards me. 72.5 mph later I was out from under the truck. It turned out to be a gopher snake but we have rattlers around here so I didn't stay around to see which it was. Plus I don't do snakes very well!
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Remembering Vietnam: One Man's Incredible Mission
Mike Bowen's mission for life is being measured mile-by-mile. A 58,282 mile trek to honor those soldiers that never set foot on American soil again after the Vietnam war.
The 65-year old, who was serving in West Germany at the time, came up with incredible and inspirational way to honor not only his friends who died in the Vietnam war but for every soldier who did not return home from combat in the southeast Asian conflict.
The idea came to him in a deeply emotional moment 1982 as he was visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
His pledge? To run one mile for every fallen soldier of the Vietnam war. That means 58,282 miles, the same number of names etched in the Vietnam War Memorial.
Friday, he will run the last mile of his amazing trek, finishing at the exact spot where the idea for this arduous journey formed 31 years earlier.
On Friday, September 20th, 2013, Mr. Bowen will enter Washington D.C. knowing that every mile he has run was his earthly tribute to every soul who perished giving their life for our freedom.
Something Mike remember with every step.
Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another. That's what we do – we make sure that the guys coming home – whether they're alive or dead or wounded – will be treated with dignity and respect." – Mike Bowen
He has participated in over 50 marathons and 26 road races while carrying his POW/MIA flag with him on each mile, earning him the nickname "Flagman."
Even his rigorous running schedule couldn't keep the setbacks at bay.
I had a bout with cancer and I just continued to stay in shape the best I could. As I got stronger, I finished my chemo and radiation, I got back in shape, and finished my mission."
That mission has been unfolding day-by-day for the past 31 years, and it's finally coming to a close this Friday, which is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
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The World : North America : USA : Nevada
Red Rock in the Valley of Fire
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The World > North America > USA > Nevada
Atlatl Rock Valley of Fire Nevada .
Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada, USA. It covers an area of 34,880 acres (14,120 ha) and was dedicated in 1935. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.
Valley of Fire is located 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Las Vegas,-
The Valley of Fire State Park, named for the red sandstone formations from ancient sand dunes 150 mil...
The Pinnacles trail is an easy to moderate unmaintained trail accessible from within the Valley of Fi...
The Pinnacles trail is an easy to moderate unmaintained trail accessible from within the Valley of Fi...
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This panorama was taken on the Mouse´s Tank Trail. Another nice, not to heavy walking trail in the Va...
The Valley of Fire State Park is located about 50 miles / 85 km north of Las Vegas and a well known r...
The United States is one of the most diverse countries on earth, jam packed full of amazing sights from St. Patrick's cathedral in New York to Mount Hollywood California.The Northeast region is where it all started. Thirteen British colonies fought the American Revolution from here and won their independence in the first successful colonial rebellion in history. Take a look at these rolling hills carpeted with foliage along the Hudson river here, north of New York City.The American south is known for its polite people and slow pace of life. Probably they move slowly because it's so hot. Southerners tend not to trust people from "up north" because they talk too fast. Here's a cemetery in Georgia where you can find graves of soldiers from the Civil War.The West Coast is sort of like another country that exists to make the east coast jealous. California is full of nothing but grizzly old miners digging for gold, a few gangster rappers, and then actors. That is to say, the West Coast functions as the imagination of the US, like a weird little brother who teases everybody then gets famous for making freaky art.The central part of the country is flat farmland all the way over to the Rocky Mountains. Up in the northwest corner you can find creative people in places like Portland and Seattle, along with awesome snowboarding and good beer. Text by Steve Smith.


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WMDT 47 NEWS - Fans got some free baseball at Perdue Stadium Monday night, but unfortunately the Delmarva Shorebirds were on the losing end.
The Birds trailed 2-1 in the bottom of the 7th, but Roderick Bernandina tied it up, cashing in on an earlier Savannah Sand Gnat throwing error with an RBI groundout. The game ended after the Sand Gnats scored 2 in the top of the 13th and the Shorebirds couldn't answer. They fell 4-2.


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This "Lovelly Place" is located on Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island,
Georgia. It is just a short two-block walk to the beach and only a
few blocks from the pier.
This cottage home has been completely remodeled to expose the hidden
beauty of its original bead-board walls. The living space inside the
house has been rearranged to create a spacious kitchen and dining
area with a high ceiling. All appliances are new, and a convenient
laundry area is enclosed in a kitchen closet.
The master bedroom has a new queen-size bed, and a private bathroom
with shower. The second bedroom is furnished with a charming new
trundle-style bed, which sleeps two people. Both bedrooms have
of windows to let in the sounds of the island. No Pets and No
The living room adjacent to the kitchen contains a new queen-size
sleeper sofa as well as a love-seat for plenty of seating to watch
your favorite shows on the 27 inch TV and DVD/VCR player. Just
outside the living room lies a roomy deck with a gas grill. For
who like to rinse off after a long day at the beach, there is an
outside shower with hot and cold water enclosed in a delightful
gazebo. If you prefer to bathe instead, the second bathroom contains
a bathtub.
You pay us, the owners, not a company, and you will receive our personal attention. Upon reserving your stay, we will send you a large guest package
containing lots of area information, fun things to do, directions,
and instructions. We use a professional cleaning service so our cottage will be immaculate for you when you arrive. You will find the beds freshly made, plenty of linens, soap, and paper products, etc. In addition to the amenities listed below, we also have beach towels and beach chairs available for you!
Tybee Island is blessed with a wide three-mile long, soft, sandy
beach, which is perfect for sunbathing, or leisurely walks. You can
collect many different kinds of shells, or partake in a wide variety
of water-related activities. It has a terrific pier and pavilion at
the south-end of the island that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. It has
several fabulous restaurants with sumptuous cuisine; many that are
within walking distance of this cottage.
Tybee offers recreational activities for all tastes. Charter
dolphin tours, or boat rentals are available for water lovers. For
history buffs, Tybee has a beautiful old lighthouse and Fort
which are at the mouth of the Savannah River. Fort Pulaski, used
during the Civil War, is just a few miles further up river.
which is famous for its historic sites and ghosts, is only 15 miles
away. For the sports enthusiast, many golf courses are nearby and
minor-league baseball Sand Gnats play throughout the season at
historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah. The "Cabana Club" offers a
family membership for access to their three pools for $50/week.
Come experience Tybee Island for yourself. Enjoy it from the comfort
and convenience of this cottage, and see why we call it "A Lovelly
house rental amenities
Phone, Air Conditioning, 4 TVs with Cable,
VCR/DVD Player, CD Player, Full Kitchen,
Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker,
Linens provided, Washer & Dryer, Gas Grill (BBQ),
Cooking Utensils provided,
Enclosed Outdoor Shower with Hot-Cold Water.
No Pets & No Smoking.
activities and attractions in Tybee Island Georgia
Activities (on site or nearby):
Swimming, Shelling, Shopping,
Restaurants, Sightseeing, Boating, Sailing, Surfing,
Windsurfing, Jet-skiing, Golf, Fishing,
Wildlife Viewing.
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Season Rates
Mar 15-Sep 30: Nightly .. $175/night.
Weekly .. $1150/week (7 nights).
Off Season Rates
Oct 01-Mar 14: Nightly .. $130/night.
Weekly .. $700/week (7 nights).
3-night minimum stay required. Add 13% state and local taxes to rate.
One-time Cleaning & Laundry Fee is $95.00
WEEKS ONLY Sat to Sat. in June and July please.
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Ratings: 37 | Reviews: 37 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by RunawayJim:
Rhode Island
3.83/5 rDev -11.1%
Went for the first time last night. The place is tiny and in the middle of nowhere - kind of out of the way for me. They had a good selection of beers, though there was a Bud Light tap handle mixed in with the craft beer. They had some German, Belgian, and American craft beers on tap (about 12 taps total it seemed). I had an Unearthly IPA and a Berkshire Coffeehouse Porter. Both tasted good and fresh.
My only complaint is that the bartender seemed disinterested in helping me. Several of the tap handles were turned so the labels were facing the bartender and not the customers. I found that annoying and she didn't seem overly interested in reading them to me.
The atmosphere was OK, kind of like a sports bar. There was no music playing when I got there, but some started later on. Last call was at midnight, which I am not used to, but considering it really is in the middle of nowhere, I don't imagine they get overly packed on a regular basis.
04-04-2008 18:22:08 | More by RunawayJim
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4/5 rDev -7.2%
Sadly, this pub has shut down. Anyone know the story? Hopefully reopening in new location? Tweet me @louvanpr if any news. Thanks.
I always had a good time there, too bad it was something of a far drive for me. I always loved beer selection and anticipated what they would have new on tap. I see I have to type some more in order to get up to 500 characters, so here goes! I also like Doherty's in Pawtucket and track 84 in Warwick. Mews Tavern in Wakefield of course. Cambridge, Mass has some awesome joints!
05-27-2011 21:21:55 | More by mnewsom
4.36/5 rDev +1.2%
I've gone to Pitcher's Pub a couple of times and each time has been a good experience.
They have some good beer reads such as the Yankee Brew News to read and they offer table games and trivia if you want to play a game while you're there. The atmosphere is very relaxing and has a local bar feel to it.
The beer selection is good. I had a Clown Shoes Tramp Stamp and a Lagunitas Little Sumthin Sumthin. I tried part of a sample of the Lagunitas Brown Shugga.
This place is a great spot to just hang out and try some good beer and watch a game.
02-19-2011 13:50:02 | More by Chincino
Rhode Island
4.28/5 rDev -0.7%
A hidden gem to say the least. Out of the way compared to other locations. 24 brews on tap that rotate through the seasons. Something new and interesting. Micros from all over the place. My only quibble is the infrequency of cask beer, but that's minor. Atmosphere is real local, if you go there more than once you'll see the same faces. The exterior does set low expectations (since it looks like ranch style house) but the interior will surprise. The Staff is helpful and tentative. Selection always changes and fresh. Food is very good considering the kitchen is the size of a closet. For top notch micros, it's a great value. Just the kind of unpretentious place to enjoy great beer. Cheers!
12-29-2010 18:51:55 | More by Fernans
Rhode Island
3.9/5 rDev -9.5%
Pitcher's doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you walk in the door it has a nice feel to it... almost like a family restaurant. The relatively small space is cut in half- bar on the left, tables on the right.
My first (and so far, only) visit was on a Southern Tier promo night, so I can't fairly judge the draft selection, since at least 10 were dedicated to ST that night. But the other taps included a couple from BBC and Left Hand Milk Stout (on nitro). They have a hand pump as well. I quickly looked over the bottle list and was surprised to find some things you don't often see. (And yes, there is Bud Light on tap also.)
I only had a few bites of a burger and fries, but they were good. Menu was mostly bar food - sandwiches, appetizers, etc.
I look forward to going back again when it's not so crowded, so I can sample some more food and more thoroughly explore their complete beer list.
04-30-2010 13:03:31 | More by coachdonovan
Rhode Island
4.22/5 rDev -2.1%
What a treat hidden in the woods of Cumberland! I always wanted to check this place out and finally got the chance a few weeks ago with some friends who are locals (Woonsocket area). Beer selection is fantastic. Great pub food. Always a great live musician strumming away and singing his heart out. Great crowed of people. Bartenders are always friendly. Atmosphere as far as adornments is typical but the energy in here is so high that it just makes for a great experience. Loud and fun without being a college bar (College bars piss me off pretty quick). Every time I've been we lose track of time and end up closing the place. Worth a trip from wherever you are!
04-25-2010 15:48:18 | More by Samichlaus
4.03/5 rDev -6.5%
Drove to Cumberland RI from Worcester MA to meet a friend for a few cold ones last Friday, chose Pitcher's Pub based on location, reviews and beer selection. Was not disappointed.
Was very "Cheers" like. Mostly a middle-aged crowd, some younger folks as well, generally seemed to know each other. A large screen TV at bar and a couple smaller TVs in the seating area.
Young ladies tending bar were attractive and attentive, didn't have to wait long between drinks despite the capacity (small facility) crowd. Reasonable blend of micro brews and brand beers. Didn't experiment much, happy with the $4 Ithaca Apricot Wheat. When killed that keg, had an unknown Belgian that was stronger.
Limited, but adequate, food selection, mostly sandwhiches, good quality.
Will return for more.
July 2011-surprised in the Information Age there is nothing posted online that discusses the status of Pitcher's, what the problem is and whether/when it will reopen. I miss it.
01-12-2010 21:20:12 | More by donway
Rhode Island
4.15/5 rDev -3.7%
Pitcher's Pub is my home away from home. They are constantly rotating the taps to provide a great selection of local, and regoinal brews. The food is great pub food - don't miss the blue cheese burger and onion rings!
Almost weekly, they have brewers and/or reps in for tasting events.
Pitcher's has a great local feel to it and one of both of the owners are there quite often.
The staff is great - though a bit overwhelmed as the place is almost always packed. The place seats about 50 so get there early - but get there often.
01-07-2010 23:38:45 | More by BrewMasterG
Rhode Island
4.68/5 rDev +8.6%
Was in Northern RI, where there is NOTHING for good beer. If you want good beer you have to go into downtown Providence, or South County (the Mews). Saw this place while looking on BA, then found it again on a friend's phone, and by word of mouth by another friend. Had to check it out.
Great atmosphere. It was a Saturday night, mostly young crowd, college to college grad majority. Small place, I'd like to refer to it as a "house party with good beer." Lot's of cool micro brew signs and such.
Great service, no matter how packed it gets. Helpful too, if you don't know what you want. They even let you sample to see if you want a pint of a specific beer.
Standard bar food. Friends ate, I just stuck to the beer, but everything looked good, and nice portions.
Quality and Selection were excellent, counted 20 great micro brews on tap. Had a lot from Berkshire Brewing Company, some Ithaca, Wachusetts, and various others. There is also a large list of bottles and bombers. I stuck to BBC: Shabadoo on nitro, Imperial Stout, and Holidale. All were excellent and served in pretty much correct glassware (a major plus, especially considering the size of the place).
This place is fantastic. Other reviews call Pitcher's Pub a "hidden gem" and I can't agree more. Great prices, atmosphere and beer. This will be my bar of choice when in Northern RI.
12-27-2009 16:54:11 | More by mostpoetsdo
North Carolina
3.6/5 rDev -16.5%
I've been meaning to check out Pitcher's Pub but given its somewhat remote location, it's taken me a while. But I finally made it. Pitcher's Pub is a local watering hole that has added a bunch of taps for craft beer. It's similar in concept to Doherty's and Track 84.
The atmosphere is busy with lots of people that appear to be local and regulars. The decor is nothing special but it's sufficient. The room isn't that big and fills up pretty easily.
The beer selection includes local New England beers, a few other US beers and some imports. I'm guessing there were about 20 taps with at least as many in the bottle. They also had a beer engine for hand pulled beers but I didn't get to ask if they had anything on. I went with a Blue Point Hopticle Illusion and it was nice and fresh.
Pitcher's Pub is basically a BMC sports pub with a craft beer selection. If it was local to me, I'd go but otherwise it's not really worth the effort to get there. It's got a decent selection but it lacks the selection and atmosphere of better beer bars.
09-30-2009 09:34:23 | More by GJ40
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It's a slight edge -- the Cubs are batting .250 in the two games to Atlanta's .242 average. Still, Chicago has stranded 17 baserunners in the series and missed opportunities in Game 2 hurt in the 5-3 loss to Atlanta.
Cubs manager Dusty Baker wasn't panicking about his offense Thursday on the eve of Game 3 of this best-of-five series, which is knotted at one win apiece.
"The first thing is, you have to take what they give you," Baker said. "Secondly, you have to be patient. In a lot of situations, we haven't been patient.
"You know, patience is something that just doesn't come overnight," he said. "You have to make a conscious effort to be patient without losing your aggressiveness. In my mind, it doesn't matter. Sure, we make mistakes. The other team makes mistakes.
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The Cubs had a tough time coming through in the clutch this season in winning the NL Central. Chicago batted .219 with runners in scoring position. The Braves hit .263 in those situations.
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In Game 2, Marcus Giles came up with runners at first and second and two outs in the Atlanta sixth and blooped a single for the tie-breaking RBI.
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The Cubs couldn't get any bounces in the first in Game 2 once starter Mike Hampton settled down. The first five Chicago batters reached, resulting in a 2-0 lead. But Hampton then struck out the next three -- and the next three after that.
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"One thing I require is that we refuse to place any blame on any particular facet of the game," Baker said. "We give the whole team credit when we do well."
"We've got the hitters who will make the adjustments," Sosa said. "You don't need to score 20 runs. Every swing, every pitch counts. You just have to be ready."
Which is what this short series could come down to: Who makes the adjustments. Friday's matchup is not hitter friendly, no matter which way the wind is blowing at Wrigley Field. Mark Prior ranked third in the NL with a 2.43 ERA and opponents hit .231 against him. Atlanta's Greg Maddux is right at home at Wrigley, which used to be his home field, and will take advantage of the thick grass.
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I hate it. Oh my god, this is so dumb. Why, Snooki? Why would you do this to yourself? You've been looking so good lately, and then you go and do this to yourself. I don't like the red on you, sorry, but I just don't. If you love it, then I'm happy for you, but darker hair just looks so awesome on you. And it's way too long and it just doesn't look good.
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That short bit sticking out is uneven so no, that's probably not the real length of her hair. It seems like its been clipped out of the way so the stylist can sew the weave in. It's her hair from the left side and it's clipped out of the way onto her right (notice the black clip). Her real hair is probably the same length as the front bang area. All that top hair is slightly darker than the rest of the longer bright red extensions, if you notice. That is all of her real hair, they dyed it and are now sewing in the extensions. This is the process of putting them in and they will most likely be cut and styled after. She might keep it that long, but probably won't bc that would just look dumb/ugly. This is Snookie, though. And she is dumb and ugly.
Wow I got tired just reading that omg
I meant that all of the top, slightly darker hair is her real hair*
I'm a cosmetologist, btw. SO I do this all of the time.
Or they might be gluing or clipping them in, hard to tell.
I had both clip-in and real extensions (princess hair! I miss it so much!!) – I would always recommend the clip in as they don't fuck up your hair. (totally worth it but still).
I like what she's doing. With all the criticism going on on the site at the moment it really starts to remind me of Perez Hilton
I never really understood this shade of red on someone's entire head. Sure, streaks here and there, or a nice big chunk – pretty funky and cool. The entire thing? Cheap and trashy.
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SB Nation Boston: All Posts by Field Yates http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png 2012-05-10T10:02:35-04:00 http://boston.sbnation.com/authors/field-yates/rss 2012-05-10T10:02:35-04:00 2012-05-10T10:02:35-04:00 Yankees (16-14) Vs. Rays (20-11): Game Time, TV Schedule And More
The New York Yankees will play host to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night in the rubber match of their three game set.

The Yankees are seeking to avoid consecutive home losses to the first place Rays, and will turn to their ace C.C. Sabathia to carry the load. Sabathia will be opposed by Tampa's stud young left hander David Price, who is off to a strong 5-1 (2.35 ERA) start this season.

New York received a solid effort from its bullpen last night until new closer (or at least the guy we assume will continue to be the closer) David Robertson allowed four ninth inning runs. He'll need to flex some resolve if another save opportunity presents itself on Thursday night.

Game Time: 7:05 p.m. EST

TV Coverage: YES

For more on the Yankees, please be sure to check our our blog Pinstripe Alley and SB Nation New York for all the latest news and updates.
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Considering how tight the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals series has been to this point, it's fitting that these two will settle their score with a game seven on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

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Over at Blueshirt Banter, frustration set in on Wednesday night:

- I think the best word to use to describe Game 6 would be frustrating. It was just a frustrating game. Ryan Callahan trips on the penalty kill, can't cover Alex Ovechkin and Ovechkin does what he does an it's suddenly 1-0. Then the officials incorrectly call icing on the Rangers, the Capitals win the draw, get a ton of luck on the puck deflection and Jason Chimera scores the game winning goal. Sometimes the bounces go that way.

Japers Rink, meanwhile, is relishing the continued resilience of the Caps:

After letting Game 5 slip painfully through their fingers in a matter of minutes, the question facing the Caps was one which has faced them a number of times throughout the playoffs: how would they respond? Down 3-2 in the series, the only way they could respond - the only way they could prolong their postseason at least a little longer - was to show that resilience we've grown accustomed to seeing over the past month.

And thankfully for Caps fans, it was on full display tonight, as the hometown boys made sure to send the raucous Verizon Center crowd home happy - and to book their tickets for one last trip to New York.

For all news and information regarding the New York Rangers, please visit Blueshirt Banter. For all your Capitals coverage, check out Japers Rink.
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The 2011-2012 New York Knicks season is no longer after the team dropped a 106-94 game five contest against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, and we turn to our two primary sources of Knicks and Heat perspective for more.

Over at Posting and Toasting, the tone is slightly less than enthused this morning. From the site's reaction post:

Indeed, blackhova. The MILPCAT just wasn't meant to be. The Knicks came out looking pretty spunky in this one. The defense was active, the ball movement was crisp, and Mike Bibby was cookin' soup in his new starting role. It sorta crumbled from there, though. That lovely ball movement derailed, and only Carmelo Anthony could create shots in a sticky, stagnant offense. I'm not really sure why the ball stopped moving, but I do know that Mike Woodson tried to cash in on it by starting J.R. Smith in the second half. That, uh...didn't exactly pan out.

Meanwhile, down at Peninsula is Mightier, a business-like approach remains intact:

As widely expected, the Miami Heat finished off the New York Knicks 106-94 in convincing fashion for the 4-1 series victory and earned a place in the second round against the Indiana Pacers. The biggest lead of the Knicks was 6 points early in the game thanks in large part to a surprising shooting performance from former Heat guard Mike Bibby who led all scorers with 8 points in the first quarter on 3-4 shooting (2-3 beyond the arc). After that it was all Heat, as they built a lead they held for the rest of the game for the rousing victory in front of their fans (and some quiet Knicks fans too).

For more on the Knicks, please be sure to check out our blog Posting and Toasting along with SB Nation New York for all the latest news and updates. For all the latest Heat news and information, check out Peninsula is Mightier.
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In taking a 3-1 series lead over top-seeded Chicago, the Philadelphia 76ers afforded themselves three opportunities to unseat the Bulls in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

And after striking out on chance one, Philly will take to the court again on Thursday night with the hopes of ending the series on their home court.

It will take a better offensive effort than during game five, as the 76ers were held to just 69 points 32.1 percent shooting, and no Sixer connected on more than five field goal attempts.

Returning home is a positive for Philly, as they toppled Chicago in both games three and four, each of which were played at the Wells Fargo Center.

A win for Philadelphia would set up a second-round matchup against either Boston or Atlanta, who will play a game six of their own on Thursday night.

But before the Sixers can look ahead, they know they have a tall enough task of their own to square away first.

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. EST

TV Coverage: CSN Philly, NBA TV

Radio Coverage: 97.5 The Fanatic

For more on the 76ers, please be sure to check out our blog Liberty Ballers and SB Nation Philly for all the latest news and updates.
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The Big 12 is closing in on a television deal with ESPN and Fox worth $2.6 billion over 13 seasons.

The Big 12, a conference that many believed was on the verge of fading from its status as a major power conference, is closing in on a deal with ESPN and Fox that would pay the conference $200 million per year until 2025, according to a report.

The 13-year, $2.6 billion deal, which was reported to be in the works as early as a couple of months ago, remains minor details away from being completed, according to Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports, "Even though it has been nearly two months since the news of the deal broke, lawyers continue to work on details of the final contract. While there isn't expected to be a hang up, the source added that until the agreements are actually signed the deal is not official."

The new pact would vault the Big 12 into a similar realm as the Big 10, SEC, and Pac-12 as it relates to television deals, and would keep the conference very much entrenched as a power player.
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The Big 12 has agreed to a deal with ESPN and Fox worth $2.6 billion over the next 13 seasons.

So much for those ready to declare the Big 12 obsolete. A report from Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports has indicated that the conference is preparing to finalize a new television deal with ESPN and Fox for 13 years and worth a total of $2.6 billion.

That puts it in play with other power conferences such as the Pac-12, Big Ten and SEC, each of which has a comparable television deal (in regards to the financial details).

Dodd adds that there are details remaining to be worked out on the deal that emerged in reports as early as a couple of months ago, "Even though it has been nearly two months since the news of the deal broke, lawyers continue to work on details of the final contract. While there isn't expected to be a hang up, the source added that until the agreements are actually signed the deal is not official."

The deal will run through the 2025 season.
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A trio of Texas football players - Alex Okafor, Kenneth Vaccaro and Barrett Matthews - were arrested and charged with failure to obey a lawful order, according to a report.

The arrest stemmed from an incident at a downtown Austin night spot during which the three Longhorns, in addition to a former Texas football player, refused to leave the establishment when asked. After they refused to do so, they were arrested and taken into custody.

Further details of the arrest remain unclear at this time.

Okafor started all 13 games as a junior last season at defensive end and was a first-team All Big 12 coaches selection. Vaccaro, a safety, also started every game last season and earned first-team All Big 12 accolades from the coaches as well. Matthews, a senior-to-be tight end, started three of the 13 games that he played in last season.

Read more about the Texas Longhorns at Burnt Orange Nation.
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Baylor looks for another strong season in 2012-2013 after reaching the Elite 8 in this year's NCAA Tournament.

The Baylor Bears reached the Elite 8 last season, and despite losing top-flight talent to the NBA Draft, the team looks primed for another strong run next year. That has much to do with yet another impressive recruiting class for head coach Scott Drew, and the return of talented pieces from last year's squad.

Sports Illustrated's Luke Winn took an early look at next year's college basketball season, and figures Baylor into the mix at number 13 on his power rankings list.

Here's his take:

The two early favorites for the Naismith and Wooden Awards are Indiana's Cody Zeller and Creighton's Doug McDermott, but the inevitable darkhorse candidates will emerge -- much in the way McDermott did last season. Can Bears point guard Pierre Jackson be one of them? With Perry Jones (25.5 percent of shots) and Quincy Miller (24.3 percent) gone, there are plenty of available field-goal attempts, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Jackson put up a few 30-point, high-assist games and get in the picture. The best other guard candidates are Murray State's Isaiah Canaan, Lehigh's C.J. McCollum and UCLA freshman Shabazz Muhammad, who should be the focal point of the Bruins' offense from Day 1.

For more on the Baylor Bears, check out Our Daily Bears.
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2009 - 2009 Presentations
Leslie Atkins, Assistant Professor Science Education & Physics
California State University , Chico
Invited Talk
Inquiry As Argument: Debating Our Way Into Science
In this talk I will be presenting strategies and techniques for getting students debating scientific ideas in classrooms. But scientific debates can be pretty unpredictable and often seem to work against the very ideas we hope students to learn. For example, students might voice misconceptions, or misuse evidence; they can get out of hand, with heated arguments, or encourage students to challenge well-established scientific ideas. What evidence do we have to suggest that these debates are actually worthwhile? In this presentation, I will focus on the research on scientific discourse and debate: why it matters, what it looks like, and what we know about improving scientific debates in classrooms.
Interactive Workshop
Structuring Scientific Debates
Research continues to suggest that learning how to do science involves learning how to "talk science," and one important way in which scientists talk is argument—posing different claims about how the world works and supporting and critiquing those claims with evidence, logic, representations and consistency. This workshop will engage participants in a scientific debate, and then discuss ways to incorporate debate into your own instruction, from choosing questions to laying the ground rules, to incorporating argumentation into labs and lab write-ups. This workshop will be decidedly "low tech" and should be easy to integrate into existing instruction.
Anita Bernhardt, Science & Technology Specialist
Maine Department of Education
Interactive Workshop
The Importance of Talk and Argument in the Science Classrooms
Greater instructional attention must be paid to talk and argument in the Science classroom. The research base behind the recommendations related to talk and argument outlined in the National Academy of Sciences 2008 publication Ready, Set, Science! assists educators in understanding what it means to engage in talk and argument in science classrooms and describes why talk and argument are so essential to the practice of science. The session offers specific instructional strategies to support talk and argument. The research that supports the recommendations in Ready, Set, Science! are derived from grade K-8 research and contexts, however the recommendations and many of the strategies are applicable to classrooms across the K-12 continuum.
Patricia Bernhardt, Life Science Teacher
James F. Doughty Middle School , Bangor , Maine
Elizabeth Haynes, Mathematics Teacher
Troy Howard Middle School , Belfast , Maine
Tracy Vassiliev, Applied Science and Accelerated Physical Science Teacher,
Bangor Middle schools, Bangor Maine
Interactive Workshop
Wood Your Students Use Real Data?
This workshop will focus on wood, one of Maine 's most important resources. The workshop will include a Wood Composite Activity that uses saw dust and flour. Participants will predict and test the strength of different baked plank mixtures. The directions for making the planks and baking them will be provided as well. Information for the uses of composites and the University of Maine 's research with these materials will be provided. Methods for testing the Antimicrobial Effects of Wood Extracts will be demonstrated. Wood extracts are relatively easy to make using a rice cooker. Teachers will be asked to predict which extract they think will have an antimicrobial effect on E. coli bacteria. Proper microbiology techniques and disposal concerns will be discussed and practiced. Sample Petri dishes will be available. Tree cores will be collected, measured, and plotted on Data Studio. One of the goals of this workshop is to provide inquiry based activities with meaningful data that feature wood. Development of these lessons was made possible by FBRI, Forest Bioproduct Research Initiative at the University of Maine .
Diane Ebert-May, Professor, Plant Biology
Michigan State University
Invited Talk
Breaking the Mold: rethinking professional development in K-16 STEM education
As the call to reform undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education accelerates nationally, we use 'scientific teaching' to describe active learning strategies and teaching methods that have been systematically tested and shown to reach diverse students. Emphasis on assessment assists us in determining not only if our students understand key principles, demonstrate basic scientific skills, interconnect ideas, and exercise critical thought, but also why students can do so or not. Intensive faculty development activities to achieve improvement in undergraduate science education have occurred in universities and colleges for nearly two decades. Our laboratory group is engaged in research driven by two questions: (1) How has faculty teaching changed in response to professional development? and (2) Do levels of student learning and academic achievement also change significantly in response to the changes in instruction? We use design research methodologies and structural equation modeling to identify and analyze the variables that correlate with faculty and student change. In this seminar, we will examine the dimensions of pedagogical change that enable students to advance from rote learning toward higher-level thinking.
Interactive Workshop
Teaching for Understanding in Science: Active Learning and Assessment
The workshop is based on current research about K-16 science curriculum reform, how students learn, and how assessment improves student learning. Biology is the most complex, interdisciplinary field in science and requires learners to move across scales and systems to solve problems. A limiting factor in students' preparation for learning biology or any science is the ability to connect concepts and processes. How do learners build cognitive networks and reasoning skills to understand complex systems? What tools facilitate complex system learning? How to we do this and how do we prepare future teachers to do this? We will use a genuine biological problem to (1) move from a teacher-centered to learner-centered classroom, (2) actively engage students in learning, (3) develop model-based assessments based on objectives that provide substantive data about student learning, and (4) analyze the data that should inform subsequent instruction.
Mary Madden, Associate Research Professor
University of Maine
Interactive Workshop
Inspiring Girls in the STEM fields: From Research to Practice.
Women remain under-represented in Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering in colleges and workplaces. So, how can educators inspire girls to explore and consider opportunities in STEM fields? This session will present an overview of research-based practices for encouraging girls in STEM and facilitate discussion on how the research applies to informal and formal education settings in Maine . Also, information about the Maine Girls' Collaborative Project and how to apply for mini grants to support projects designed to introduce girls to the possibilities in STEM will be shared.
Carolyn Malstrom , Director of Curriculum for Biomedical Sciences
Project Lead The Way, Inc.
Invited Talk
Project Lead The Way® Curricular Programs Promote STEM achievement
Project Lead The Way® curricular programs are being implemented in over 3000 schools located in all 50 states. The Engineering program consists of eight high school courses and five middle school units. The Biomedical Sciences Program™, in the final stages of development, will consist of a sequence of four high school courses. The highly contextual, hands-on curriculum developed by Project Lead The Way, Inc. was cited in the 2007 National Academy of Sciences report Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future as the model for developing world-class standards-based curricula. Students enrolled in the engineering program scored higher on the NAEP-referenced High Schools That Work Assessments for reading, mathematics, and science than students enrolled in other CTE programs. Students enrolled a PLTW® curriculum program are significantly more likely to complete at least four college-preparatory mathematics courses and at least three college-preparatory laboratory-based science courses than their peers. In student surveys, students enrolled in a PLTW® curriculum program were significantly more likely to rate their high school experience as important in preparing them for the future. The presentation will provide an overview of the Engineering and Biomedical Sciences curricular programs and discuss how the courses in these programs promote student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Interactive Workshop
Project Lead The Way® Biomedical Sciences™ Program—Hands-on Investigative Science
Working in pairs or small groups attendees will complete a variety of activities selected from the Project Lead The Way® Biomedical Sciences™ courses: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences™, Human Body Systems™, and Medical Interventions™. Multiple lab stations with different hands-on activities will be set-up for the session. Participants will be able to select several different activities to complete, and then discuss how the activities could engage and challenge their students. Participants have the opportunity to:
- Measure blood pressure, EKG, and lung capacity using Vernier® sensors and the LabVIEW™ computer program.
- Estimate the height of a person using measurements of leg bones.
- Examine visual perception, including color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and effects of astigmatism.
- Design and build a 3-D model of an enzyme's active site.
- Plan a genetic engineering experiment using paper plasmids.
- Design and build a simple prosthetic hand and arm capable of picking up an empty cup.
W. Tad Johnston, Mathematics Teacher
William S. Cohen School , Bangor , Maine
Interactive Workshop
Guiding the discovery of y = mx + b, y = abx, and y = x2 + b
If the record of mathematics history is to be believed, much of what is called "algebra" was developed to model physical observations or solve "real" problems. We can attempt to provide our students with scaffolded opportunities to invent some mathematics on their own and experience, in a small way, what it is like to work as mathematicians.
Participants will play (guided by lab sheets) with some physical activities and discuss others that can be modeled with linear, exponential, and quadratic equations. These situations will be analyzed in terms of rate of change, slope, y-intercepts with special attention to the link between physical context, graph, equation and tabular representation. Suggestions for orchestration of classroom activity, formative assessment, summative assessment, and moving to formalism will be shared as well as some student work produced this year. It is hoped that participants will also share their experiences, discuss the balance between free exploration and proscribed procedures, and develop a set of guidelines for designing mathematical labs that promote student inquiry.
Edward Prather, Associate Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer
Director of the Center for Astronomy Education
University of Arizona
Keynote Address
An Astronomer Walks into a Buddhist Temple and Asks…..
During the Summer of 2007 I was fortunate to have been asked to travel to northern India to teach classes on topics in Physics and Astronomy to a group of Tibetan Buddhist Monks. For a month, I shared morning tea and meditation, ate all meals and lived with a cadre of Monks at the Dzongsar Institute for Advance Studies of Buddhist Philosophy and Research in a small Tibetan village located high in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains. I have no doubt that this time with the Monks will stand out as one of the most personally and professionally profound experiences in my life. I am honored to have the opportunity to share with you the beauty, compassion and incredible perspective on teaching and learning that this adventure into the unknown provided me.
Invited Talk
Are you really teaching if no one is learning? Research on how interactive-lecturing can be used to improve student learning
Acknowledging that traditional lecture-based teaching methods are insufficient at promoting significant conceptual gains for students is only the first step toward being able to implement instructional strategies that will actually increase students' understanding. Researchers at the Center for Astronomy Education (CAE) at the University of Arizona have been developing and evaluating the effectiveness of learner-centered instructional materials that put students in an active role in the classroom. We have designed and field-tested a suite of innovative instructional strategies intended for use with collaborative student learning groups that are designed specifically for easy integration into existing conventional lectures-based courses. As such, these instructional materials directly address the needs of heavily loaded teachers in that they offer effective, learner-centered, classroom-ready activities that do not require any outside equipment/staffing or a drastic course revision for implementation. Each activity uses a set of carefully sequence Socratic-dialogue questions or hierarchical tasks that are coupled with graphs, illustrations and data tables to force students to reason critically about conceptually challenging and commonly taught topics in physical science. The materials are based on research into student beliefs and reasoning difficulties and make use of a conceptual change instructional framework that promotes the intellectual engagement of students. Our research into the effectiveness of these instructional strategies shows that traditional lectures alone produces unsatisfactory gains on student understanding; however, supplementing traditional instruction with the research-validated, learner-centered activities helps students make impressive conceptual gains over traditional instruction. A review of research, and an overview of instructional strategies, will be provided.
Interactive Workshop
Methods for Maximizing the Effectiveness of Interactive Lecturing
The NASA and NSF supported University of Arizona Center for Astronomy Education (CAE), provide workshops for both novice and experienced teachers which focus on how to best implement effective teaching strategies shown to improve student learning on fundamental topics in astronomy and space science. While most instructors believe that lecture is not the best instructional approach for all their students, they are often unable to effectively implement pedagogically sound alternative instructional strategies that actually intellectually engage students and increase their learning.
The use of engaging questioning techniques in the classroom can produce a greater level of collaboration among your students and with you. The interactions that occur when we challenge our students with appropriate, high-level, questions can significantly increase their learning beyond what is gained from lecture alone. Participants in this workshop will gain first hand experience with designing questions and implementation of different questioning techniques (most notably think-pair-share). In addition, we will focus on classroom teaching and learning scenarios critical to successful implementation of the directed inquiry, small-group collaborative teaching strategies known as Lecture-Tutorials, and Ranking-Tasks.
The NASA Center for Astronomy Education is funded by the NSF CCLI Phase III CATS Program, and the JPL Navigator Public Engagement Program
Prather, E. E., Slater, T. F., Adams, J. P., Bailey, J. M., Jones, L. V., & Dostal, J.A. 2004, Research on a Lecture-Tutorial Approach to Teaching Introductory Astronomy for Non-Science Majors, Astronomy Education Review, 3(2), 122.
Hudgins, D. W., Prather. E. E., Grayson, D.J. and Smits D. P. 2006, Effectiveness of Collaborative Ranking Tasks on Student Understanding of Key Astronomy Concepts, Astronomy Education Review, 5(1), p.1-22
Alice Putti, Chemistry Teacher
Jenison High School , Jenison, Michigan
Sarah Toman, Chemistry Teacher
Western Michigan Christian High School , Muskegon, Michigan
Invited Talk
How Learning Through Inquiry Changed Our Teaching Philosophy
Two teachers who completed the Target Inquiry Program at Grand Valley State University , Michigan will describe the program's impact on their teaching philosophy. The talk will focus on how playing the role of researcher, student, and teacher forced them to reevaluate how they approached teaching and learning. Evidence to support the change in their teaching philosophy will also be presented.
Interactive Workshop
How to Give Your Activities/Labs an Inquiry Make Over
Learn simple strategies that will turn your students into active learners. These strategies can be used to convert any verification lab or activity into a more concept-rich, inquiry-based module. Participants will have an opportunity to revise their own experiments as well as provided activities. Participants should bring 1-2 experiments or activities they currently use in instruction.
Bill Zoellick, Program Development Director
Yvonne Davis, Education Program Coordinator
Acadia Partners for Science and Learning and Sarah Nelson, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research
Interactive Workshop
Mercury in Maine watersheds, biota, and people: The Acadia Learning Project
Over the past two years Acadia Partners for Science and Learning, working in partnership with the University of Maine 's Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research, has engaged more than a dozen schools, twenty teachers, and approximately 500 students in a project that uses a citizen science investigation as the basis for guided inquiry in science classes. The project marries the need to collect data about accumulation of mercury, a potent neurotoxin, in living systems around Maine with the need to engage students in generating scientific questions and gathering empirical evidence that can be used to help answer those questions. The project has begun to provide a new understanding of mercury levels in different organisms and locations around the state and a new understanding of how to couple "science as a service project" with higher level learning through inquiry. Just as important, these first two years of work have established a foundation for continued study and implementation of useful educational practices. This workshop will include a review of work to date, of lessons learned, suggestions for teachers interested in implementing authentic scientific inquiry, and future directions.


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CATEGORIES MoviesThis Friday, the surprisingly spooky "Sinister" creeps into theaters.
Here, Ethan Hawke sheds his dreamy "Before Sunrise" exterior and stars as a crime journalist who relocates his family into a house where the previous tenants were murdered. While investigating the possessions of the deceased family, he discovers a supernatural demon that lives inside old pictures and home movies -- and may threaten his family next.
Can Hawke bring about a new horror classic? Take a look at what the critics think about "Sinister."