text: Brazil Previous: #99 Gabon Next: #101 Benin overall score57.7 world rank100 Rule of Law Property Rights50.0 Freedom From Corruption38.0 Limited Government Government Spending54.8 Fiscal Freedom70.3 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom53.0 Labor Freedom57.2 Monetary Freedom74.4 Open Markets Trade Freedom69.7 Investment Freedom50.0 Financial Freedom60.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Brazil compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Brazil Economy. See more from the 2013 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 194.9 million GDP (PPP): $2.3 trillion 2.7% growth 4.2% 5-year compound annual growth $11,769 per capita Unemployment: 6.0% Inflation (CPI): 6.6% FDI Inflow: $66.7 billion Embed This Data Brazil's economic freedom score is 57.7, making its economy the 100th freest in the 2013 Index. Its score is 0.2 point worse than last year, with gains in freedom from corruption and fiscal freedom offset by declines in labor and monetary freedoms. Brazil is ranked 19th out of 29 countries in the South and Central America/Caribbean region, and its overall score is below the world average.The foundations for long-term economic development remain fragile in Brazil due to the absence of an efficiently functioning legal and regulatory framework. The state maintains an extensive presence in many sectors, and the legacy of decades of central planning is a substantial tolerance for state meddling in economic activity, even where it has demonstrably failed. Despite some progress, corruption continues to be pervasive.Progress with market-oriented reforms has been uneven. The burdensome regulatory environment discourages private-sector growth and hampers realization of the economy's full potential. Increasing inflationary pressure poses a risk to overall macroeconomic stability. Business confidence has floundered, with foreign investments declining about 40 percent in the first half of 2012. Read more about Brazil Economy. Close Background Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country in terms of land mass and population, and its almost 200 million people are heavily concentrated on the Atlantic coast. Its democratic constitution, adopted in 1988, ushered in an era of economic reform and more responsible monetary policy that broke the back of chronic hyperinflation. President Dilma Rousseff, two-term Workers' Party President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's hand-picked successor, became Brazil's first female president in 2011 and enjoys a high popularity rating. Brazil has benefited from surging prices for its commodity exports, and it weathered the 2009 global economic downturn better than many developed countries. The middle class is growing, and the real is stable. Ensuring adequate infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Rio Olympic games will challenge the government's administrative and development capacity. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 50.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 38.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Contracts are generally considered secure, but Brazil's judiciary is inefficient and subject to political and economic influence. Though protection of intellectual property rights has improved, piracy of copyrighted material persists. Corruption continues to undermine economic freedom, although President Rousseff has ousted six cabinet ministers in response to a public backlash and mobilization against lax governance standards. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 54.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 70.3 Create a Graph using this measurement The income tax rate is 27.5 percent. The standard corporate tax rate is only 15 percent, but a financial transactions tax, 10 percent surtax, and 9 percent social contribution on net profits bring the effective rate to 34 percent. The overall tax burden amounts to 32.5 percent of GDP. Public spending is over one-third of GDP, and attempts at fiscal stimulus have added to a history of chronic public deficits. Public debt, however, has been relatively stable. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 53.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 57.2 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 74.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Progress in improving the regulatory framework has been uneven. Bureaucratic hurdles remain common, including lengthy processes for launching a business and obtaining permits. The non-salary cost of employing a worker adds to the cost of doing business, and labor regulations remain stringent. Inflation has increased as the Banco Central do Brasil has cut interest rates in the face of sluggish demand and an overvalued currency. Open MarketsView Methodology Trade Freedom 69.7 Create a Graph using this measurement Investment Freedom 50.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Financial Freedom 60.0 Create a Graph using this measurement The trade-weighted tariff rate is 7.6 percent. Non-tariff barriers and the use of antidumping measures are a cause for concern. Foreign investors are generally granted national treatment, but their activity is restricted in some sectors. A complex tax and regulatory environment challenges investors. The banking sector emerged relatively unscathed from the global downturn, with credits to the private sector increasing. Country's Score Over Time Country Comparisons Regional Ranking rank country overall change 1Chile790.7 2Saint Lucia70.4-0.9 3The Bahamas70.12.1 4Uruguay 69.7-0.2 5Colombia69.61.6 6Barbados69.30.3 7Peru68.2-0.5 8Costa Rica 67-1.0 9Jamaica 66.81.7 10El Salvador 66.7-2.0 11Saint Vincent and the Grenadines66.70.2 12Dominica63.92.3 13Panama 62.5-2.7 14Trinidad and Tobago62.3-2.1 15Paraguay 61.1-0.7 16Guatemala 60-0.9 17Dominican Republic59.7-0.5 18Honduras 58.4-0.4 19Brazil57.7-0.2 20Belize57.3-4.6 21Nicaragua 56.6-1.3 22Guyana53.82.5 23Suriname52-0.6 24Haiti48.1-2.6 25Bolivia47.9-2.3 26Ecuador46.9-1.4 27Argentina46.7-1.3 28Venezuela 36.1-2.0 29Cuba28.50.2 See Entire Region List › View all countries ›


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August in DESTIN-Only $250/nt inclusive-free WIFI! in Destin
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community Palms of Destin
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$ 800 - $ 2,000 / week
$ 1,650 - $ 8,000 / month
vacation rental description
You'll be at the center of it all in the private getaway that awaits you in this beautiful 2 bedroom 2 bathroom ground level villa by the poosl with fully equipped kitchen at The Palms of Destin Resort, an upscale, full service, condominium resort complex. Both master bedrooms boast king sized beds with luxurious linens. There is also a queen sized pull-out sofa in the living room, so the villa can comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults. Enjoy the breeze from the patio-you're just steps away from the pools! If you are traveling with a small child, we can provide a pack n' play free of charge. The unit is fully furnished with a washer/dryer and includes flat screen televisions with satellite in the living areas and both bedrooms, wirelesss internet and AppleTV. Enjoy cooking in the stocked kitchen, which has all the silverware, plateware, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and appliances like coffee maker, blender, toaster & dishwasher, you could need. Come relax with us on the Emerald Coast!
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The Palms of Destin features The Royal Palm, a luxurious Polynesian themed spa, a spacious fitness center with t.v.s for each piece of exercise equipment, a 100,000 sq. ft. enclosed courtyard with a 12,000 sq. ft. walk-in lagoon pool with waterfalls, separate kid's pool with umbrella waterfalls and interactive dancing water, 20 person hot-tub whirlpool with island, covered bar and outdoor reception space, as well as tennis and basketball courts, a wonderful children's playground and much more. Sago Restaurant and lounge is located in the resort and offers a selection of island foods, as well as a kid friendly menu. Golf and Deep Sea Fishing are all within a short 10-15 minute drive and being a guest here provides you with special discounts. Located in the heart of Destin you will find great shopping opportunities at Silver Sands Outlet Mall and Destin Commons. The resort also offers its guest a complimentary shuttle (seasonal) to the quiet white-sand beaches of Henderson Beach State Park located right across the street.
activities and attractions in Destin Gulf Coast North
You can do it all in Destin! The Palms of Destin is centrally located to the following activities and attractions:
Beautiful white sand beaches
Deep sea fishing
Golf: mini and professional courses
Parasailing, kite boarding, kayaking, surfing, biking & hiking nature trails
Movie theaters
Bowling alley
Amusement park
vacation rental rates
2014 Spring & Summer Weekly Rate $250/night includes all taxes, resort fees and cleaning (7 nights-Saturday to Saturday).
Add $100 for Holiday week
*** If 2 weeks or less before check-in, will consider renting for less than a week with a 3 night minimum at $300/night.
Please inquire for fall and winter monthly rates. We do both weekly and monthly rentals in the fall/winter.
98 Realty & Property Management Company 8506221122
accepted payment methods
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Top things to do in Destin
- Relax at the beach!
- Deep sea fishing
- Parasailing/kite boarding
- Bike & hike nature trails
- Shopping, movies, bowling, golf, etc.
Top things to do on a budget
- Build a sand castle
- Look for sea shells on the beach
- Enjoy the pool & hot tub
- Cook your own gourmet meal
- Window shop at Destin Commons
Top things to do with a family
- Fly a kite/do a scavenger hunt at the beach
- Visit Big Kahuna's Water Park
- Visit amusement park
- Check out dolphins at Okaloosa Island's Gulfarium
- Play in kid friendly swimming pools/dancing waters
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A Riverside Retreat in Index
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Cabin
- community
rates (USD)
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$ 895 - $ 949 / week
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A Riverside Retreat is located in the scenic town of Index, WA, only one hour from downtown Seattle, and 25 minutes from Stevens Pass. Index is the smallest town in western Washington with only 150 residents, but it offers some of the biggest views and the nicest people in the state.
Our riverfront 2-bedroom home sleeps 4 in absolute luxury with new World-Class Simmons Beautyrest Pillow Top mattresses with 600 thread-count linens. The home also includes a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor gas grill with rotisserie, complimentary gourmet coffee (regular and decaf), complimentary popcorn for movie time, and a full-size washer and dryer. There is a phone on site with unlimited calling to the US and Canada.
Though we offer a huge array of entertainment options, most people are mesmerized by the natural beauty of the area, the sight and sound of the river, the smell of the air, and the peace and quiet they have been craving. See our 5-star reviews and contact us today!
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Molly Mahar 206-429-5210
cabin rental amenities
880 square feet in open floor plan
2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom
Dining Table seats 6
Fully furnished kitchen
Luxury King and Queen Beds
Covered Front Porch with River & Mt Index views
Gas BBQ with Rotisserie
Covered Gazebo with Fireplace & Picnic Table
HD Cable TV with 120 channels
Blue Ray DVD player
Nintendo Wii Games system
50" Plasma HD TV
Board and Outdoor Games
Bose Wave Radio with auxiliary connection for iPod or MP3.
Complementary Gourmet Coffee and Popcorn
Slippers to keep your tootsies toasty
Full size washer and dryer
Unlimited Long Distance
activities and attractions in Index Washington
White water rafting and kayaking. The Skykomish river offers excellent white water kayaking and rafting from mild to the class V thrill ride known as Boulder Drop. And you can book a trip right in town with Outdoor Adventures!
Hiking and biking. The Index-Galena road leads out of town upriver 5.4 miles where it dramatically ends having been washed out by a creek. You'll ride through the hilly rainforest right out of "Twilight" with spectacular forest, river, & mountain views. We also list severalgreat hikes below.
Steelhead fishing. The Skykomish river is one of the premier steelhead fisheries in the state and access can be had right in town, or fish the popular "Reiter Ponds" area of the Skykomish only 5 miles down river.
Rock climbing and bouldering. The sheer granite cliff at the edge of town is a world renownedrock climbing destination. A giant rockslide at the base offers great bouldering. The lower town wall was just purchased bya group of enthusiasts, preserving the area for rock climbing forever.
vacation rental rates
$149 per night, 2-night minimum stay. $895 per week.
Holiday Weekend Rates:
$169 per night, 3-night minimum. $949 per week.
- We have a two-night minimum stay requirement and three days on holiday weekends. Single nights are occasionally offered for last minute reservations with a cleaning fee of $35. Call for availability.
- All prices are stated for double occupancy. Each additional guest is $20 per night when paid in advance, and $40 each for "last minute" or "day guests" or "visitors" when not notified in advance.
Molly Mahar 206-429-5210
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McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy joins several upset residents after Michael Calhoun was accused of dumping raw sewage into the Hiwasee River last weekend.
"We are concerned about it and not very happy about it. How could someone come down there and pollute those waters, especially public waters people use?" says Guy.
An eyewitness sent a picture to Channel 3 and to detectives.
It shows the truck, detectives say, Calhoun used to empty his tank into the river.
Guy says, "He really wasn't trying to cover anything up. The fisherman took pictures and photographs and then came to us."
Calhoun is an employee of BCS Portables in Athens, a company known for portable restrooms.
The company owners wouldn't talk to us on camera.
Sheriff Guy says the fisherman recorded cell phone video and Calhoun didn't stop emptying the waste.
The area where this happened is a popular with families.
"That is a well used area down there. We see a lot to people fishing down there and canoeing."
Calhoun was arrested by Meigs County for driving on a suspended license and records show that was his second offense.
Sheriff Guy says state environmental agents are now testing the waters for any potential dangers.
He says Calhoun could face a laundry list of charges.
"We hope that as we investigate this and other agencies will take this serious and there may be some more charges coming as well."
Calhoun is facing vandalism charges by illegal dumping.
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Room 150
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Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition
The undergraduate Foods and Nutrition program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for entry into foods, nutrition and dietetics-related professions or advanced study. The curriculum is designed to offer two concentrations. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is designed for students who wish to enter the profession of dietetics with the goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students who successfully meet degree and DPD program requirements receive a verification statement that makes them eligible to apply to a dietetic internship program to obtain the credentialing requirements for becoming a Registered Dietitian. The General Studies in Foods and Nutrition (GSFN) is designed to allow students more flexibility in planning their career path. Students are encouraged to combine their FN studies with either a second major or a minor, offering the opportunity for students to expand their personal interests in other health-related areas such as fitness and wellness, nutrition research, public health or opportunities within the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The Program encourages students to adopt an integrated, holistic approach to understanding the food and nutritional needs of individuals, through a rigorous course of study that provides a strong foundation in the sciences and liberal arts. Emphasis on personal enrichment with leadership, social responsibility, service and ethics within a diverse society is central to the Program's mission.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition Didactic Program in Dietetics concentration is currently granted continuing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Combined Degree Program: B.S. in Foods and Nutrition/M.S. in Nutrition
Master of Science in Nutrition
The 30-credit online graduate program in nutrition combines advanced study in nutrition and health promotion with a unique, competency-based curriculum that provides nutrition and health professionals with a broad perspective of current issues in nutrition research and ethics, health promotion and healthy aging, counseling and communications, and public health and program planning. The Program emphasizes ways to incorporate new research and technology, evidence-based applications, and entrepreneurial skills into the practice of nutrition. Students in the MS in Nutrition may choose a concentration in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice or Community Nutrition and Wellness or may earn a Certificate in Sports Nutrition and Wellness as part of the degree. The Certificate in Sports Nutrition and Wellness may also be earned independently and is designed to meet the requirements of the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor Certification. All courses are offered online; some electives may be offered in an accelerated weekend format on campus.
Nutrition professionals develop skills to assume leadership roles in delivering nutrition and wellness-related services in a variety of settings. The Program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in business, government, health care, and education. Graduates work in private practice, nutrition education, school systems, the food and pharmaceutical industries, clinical and corporate research, community organizations, hospitals, public health agencies, work site wellness and health promotion programs, and fitness facilities.
Dietetic Internship Program
The Dietetic Internship Program (DI) provides supervised practice in dietetics to individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and who have completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
After completing the Program, interns receive a verification statement of program completion and are eligible to take the national examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). The Program provides a choice of two concentration areas; Nutrition Education and Counseling (NEC) and Food and Nutrition Business and Communications (FNBC). The Program is designed to ensure training and skills in the practice competencies established for entry-level dietitians.
The Dietetic Internship Program is currently granted continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the
Statement of Accreditation Status
The Didactic Program in Dietetics and the Dietetic Internship Program are currently granted continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and are accredited through 2015.
ACEND is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This recognition affirms that ACEND meets national standards and is a reliable authority on the quality of nutrition and dietetics education programs. ACEND can be contacted at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606 or www.eatright.org.
Bachelor of Science in Foods in Nutrition
Didactic Program in Dietetics
General Studies in Foods and Nutrition
Master of Science in Nutrition
Dietetic Internship Program
The professional field of foods, nutrition and dietetics is a dynamic career choice in today's health and consumer oriented society. This field offers the potential for a wide variety of employment options within the food industry, communications and health-related fields.
Our graduates have developed successful careers in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry as regulatory affairs specialists or as supermarket specialists, in communications as food writers, in education, community and public health agencies, and in the areas of nutrition counseling, corporate wellness, personal health, lifestyle motivation, and fitness.
Many graduates complete their program requirements to become Registered Dietitians. As RDs they are highly trained and qualified to offer specialized, in-depth medical nutrition and preventive nutritional care to patients and clients. For more information on careers in dietetics please see the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website at www.eatright.org.
The Dietetic Internship is completed with 21 credits and offers a full-time and a part-time option. The Program provides more than 1,200 hours of supervised practice and approximately 250 hours in required coursework as outlined below. Interns are expected to attend a mandatory June mini-orientation. At this time a concentration area must be selected. Completion of summer homework is a part of program requirements.
The full-time option spans a full academic year and a short summer session, from late August through the end of June. Students enrolled in the full-time option complete 32 hours (4 days) of supervised practice a week. The part-time option spans a full academic year and the following fall semester. Students enrolled in the part-time option complete 24 hours (3 days) of supervised practice a week during the first two semesters of the program and 32 hours (4 days) a week in the last semester.
Depending on the needs of a placement site for a particular unit, a compressed work schedule or weekend hours may be expected. Supervised practice is divided into five areas: Clinical Dietetics, Departmental Management, Community Nutrition, Professional Development and the intern's selected Concentration Area, either Nutrition Education and Counseling or Food and Nutrition Business and Communications.
More than 500 hours are devoted to clinical dietetics which includes intensive training in a variety of medical surgical specialties, nutrition support and long-term care. Departmental Management is completed in either a healthcare setting or at an alternative site based on the prior experiences of the student. This rotation is accomplished in approximately 192 hours. During the Community Nutrition rotation, students experience a variety of settings including child nutrition programs, community outreach and developmental. A 120-hour culminating practice experience, evidence analysis case study presentation and participation in professional activities comprise the Professional Development rotation. A complete list of our practice hours and rotations can be found at the web site on the Dietetic Internship page.
Students in the Nutrition Education and Counseling (NEC) concentration will complete an additional six weeks (192 hours) on campus and at affiliated sites. This experience will include nutrition education and counseling for individuals and groups with a concentration on health, wellness and weight management. These assignments will be supervised by DI faculty. Other outreach programs such as group training and education, writing and health promotion may be included. Those interns selecting the Food and Nutrition Business and Communications (FNBC) concentration will experience supervised practice for approximately two weeks each in Supermarket/Grocery, Media/Public Relations, Product Development and Regulatory.
Supervised practice will be scheduled on a rotation basis at teaching and/or community hospitals, long-term care centers, developmental and rehabilitation facilities, schools, clinics and outpatient programs, primarily located in northern and central New Jersey. Additional site placements in other geographic areas may be possible based on a student's individual needs.
Community nutrition, educational agencies and corporations provide additional practice opportunities. Experiences will be supervised by College of Saint Elizabeth faculty, Registered Dietitians and other qualified food and nutrition or health professionals employed by the sites. While specific site placements cannot be guaranteed, faculty make every effort to place students within a reasonable commute for the intern.
All sites participate on a voluntary basis. The DI faculty is responsible for all contractual and insurance arrangements. Students are responsible for contacting sites in a timely manner and for travel and parking arrangements.
Students who successfully complete the CSE Dietetic Internship program and matriculate into the CSE MS Nutrition Program within 5 years may transfer 9 credits into the MS in Nutrition Program. Courses accepted for transfer from the Dietetic Internship into the MS in Nutrition include FN 603, FN 617, FN 620 and either FN 632 OR FN 634.
*If you have completed the B.S./M.S. Program or the Certificate Program in Dietetics at CSE, you may not be eligible for these credits. See the Combined B.S./M.S. Degree description for information regarding Pre-Select Application Option to the CSE Dietetic Internship.
Applicants to the Dietetic Internship (DI) must follow the procedures described in the DI application materials, including the instructions for participating in the computer matching process (D&D Digital) and the centralized application process (DICAS).
Application instructions are available on the College web site and must be submitted directly to the Dietetic Internship office as outlined in the application instructions; the process is separate from other graduate program admissions. Applicants are responsible for meeting all application deadlines.
All students matched to the DI must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent and a Verification Statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), meeting requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org). Acceptable Background and Medical Clearances at the expense of the applicant are required as a condition of admission to the Dietetic Internship program. (Applicants should contact the Dietetic Internship program for full policy, requirements and procedures.) These clearances must be obtained during a specified time period before the start of the program.
The program is a combined Masters in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship Program. There are 15 full time and 5 part time positions with two separate D&D Digital Match Codes. Applicants may apply to one or both of the full and part time options but must be sure to rank these choices appropriately. For example, an applicant applying to both the full and part time option would be expected to use both of the program's codes in priority order. An intern interested in applying only to the program's full or part time option, would use only that appropriate code. Interns are matched with the program through the national matching process for the April match. Note: At the time of application, students who have not completed the educational requirements provide an Intent to Complete Form from a DPD. Applicants must successfully complete the bachelor's degree prior to program start date. Final acceptance into the Program requires the applicant to meet all admission criteria, health and medical requirements, proof of medical insurance, and student healthcare background clearance.
This 14-credit Concentration in Community Nutrition and Wellness emphasizes ecological public health strategies and demonstrates how communities can think globally and act locally to improve the public's health. The current status of research on key nutrition issues across the lifespan is examined. The incidence, risks, development, and recommendations for prevention of chronic conditions and diseases are discussed. Courses are designed to prepare students to develop, implement, and evaluate public health programs for various groups. The concentration provides training in Health Promotion and Wellness, Child and Adolescent Nutrition, Nutrition and Aging, Global Food Issues, and Program Design and Management in Nutrition.
Total: 14 credits
The Certificate Program in Dietetics (CPD) meets the needs of students who already hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in foods, nutrition, or dietetics, and who wish to complete Didactic Program in Dietetics coursework to meet ACEND DPD verification statement requirements. Upon final completion of coursework, a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement is issued to the candidate by the DPD Director.
Interested students must:
Many lifestyle habits, including poor nutrition habits, contribute to obesity and overweight and other chronic degenerative health problems. The 12-credit Concentration in Entrepreneurial Nutrition Practice prepares students to develop programs and provide counseling to clients with an emphasis on behavior change, health promotion and disease prevention. Courses are designed to help students improve their nutrition education and counseling skills for individuals and groups with an emphasis on health, wellness and weight management. Strategies to design, implement, and evaluate health and nutrition intervention programs are included. The concentration provides training in Weight Management, Integrative Nutrition and Health Therapies, Concepts in Nutrition Counseling, and Program Design and Management in Nutrition. This concentration also meets the criteria for continuing education credits, as required for dietetics professionals by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
* This certificate is designed for nutrition and dietetic professionals or other health professionals who have met the prerequisites for the graduate program in nutrition.
Total: 12 credits
The 12-credit Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition and Wellness is designed for professionals who have a baccalaureate degree in nutrition, education, coaching, fitness or other health-related field. Prerequisites to the program include anatomy and physiology and introductory nutrition. The Program can be completed part-time and includes courses in Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology, and Fitness Assessment. The Program prepares students for positions as personal trainers and health and fitness instructors with exercise and nutrition programs in schools, weight management centers, recreational agencies, worksites, health centers, corporations, fitness facilities, and hospitals. Students may contribute to a variety of planning, instructional, and administrative roles in community and corporate health-related facilities. Graduates are encouraged to seek the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Instructor Certification. The Certificate Program may be taken alone or as part of the M.S. in Nutrition Degree Program.*
*Master's degree candidates must complete all graduate program prerequisites.
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The Centers for Disease Control is sounding the alarm about a dangerous healthcare error responsible for at least 19 known infection outbreaks.
The practice of reusing single-dose vials is spreading life-threatening bacterial, fungal and viral infections.
All of the outbreaks have involved outpatient settings like pain clinics, but the risk is just as real about anywhere you receive an injection from a single-dose vial.
The safe way to administer a single-dose vial of medication is by using the needle or syringe on one patient only.
"The assumption is, you're going to open it, pull out medicine and be done," says Michael Bell, deputy director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Unlike multi-use vials which are intended for multiple patients, single-dose vials do not contain antimicrobial preservatives.
Once a single-dose vial has been used on one patient, it should never be used again.
"When you go in with a needle, you can actually push bacteria into the sterile medication," Bell explains.
This is how life-threatening infections like hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), as well as bacterial infections including Staphylococcus aureus, known as Staph, have spread to unsuspecting patients.
This may cause you to wonder, why would a medication vial intended for use on one person be reused?
America Now took this question to Steve Jarrett who is the medication safety officer at Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC.
Jarrett says one reason for reusing single-dose vials is due to prescription drug shortages.
"As physician practices and hospitals try to stretch the medication they have to treat their patients, there are times where a single-dose vial has been used for more than one dose," Jarrett says.
The practice of reusing a single-dose vial is also common when the size of the patient, for example a small child, doesn't require all of the medication contained in a single-dose vial.
Discarding the leftovers may be expensive, but so are the costs associated with outbreaks or lawsuits.
Combining or splitting medication must follow strict pharmacy guidelines, and it must be done in a sterile setting.
So, how can a patient protect themselves and know they're safe if they are receiving medication via a needle or syringe?
Bell says every patient should ask questions about their doctor's safety practices before arriving at a healthcare facility and well before any injection is administered.
"Your doctors and nurses want to do the right thing, but reminders never hurt," and Bell adds, "You can ask nicely and they won't get upset. If they do, you should probably find another doctor!"
Jarrett agrees that patients simply need to ask questions to the medical staff like – What are you doing to keep me safe?
Experts say you shouldn't be afraid to ask questions when it comes to your medical care.
"It's not wrong to say, upfront, I have a strong need to see you fill the syringe in front of me and see you break open a fresh packet," Bell says.
If you are too sick or shy to ask these questions, Bell recommends you ask a family member or friend to go with you on your next appointment.
"It's much easier for me to ask questions on behalf of my friend or family member than to do it myself," Bell says.
Tracking the source of an infection from a single-dose vial that was inappropriately administered to multiple patients can be nearly impossible for health officials to do weeks or months later.
This is why the CDC recommends if your injection site becomes unusually inflamed, red or painful, you should seek medical care immediately.
An infection at the sight of an injection could indicate contamination resulting from a vial that was inappropriately used on subsequent patients. If this happens to you, be sure to report the incident to your local health department.
Ultimately, it is critical for you to add your own dose of precaution by asking questions and taking charge of your care upfront.
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The following information is from Steve Jarrett, a medication safety officer at Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC.
Michael Bell is the deputy director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta.
The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an online article entitled "Protect Patients Against Preventable Harm from Improper Use of Single-Dose/Single-Use Vials" (Source: http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/cdcposition-singleusevial.html).
The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website devoted to the "One Needle, One Syringe, Only One Time" public health campaign (Source: http://www.oneandonlycampaign.org/about/the-campaign).
The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an online article entitled "FAQs for Patients" (Source: http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/patients/patient_faqs.html).
The following information is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an online article entitled "Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Infections Associated with Pain Injections and Reuse of Single-Dose Vials – Arizona and Delaware, 2012" (Source: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6127a1.htm?s_cid=mm6127a1_w).
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Square Enix President and CEO, Yoichi Wada, may be stepping down from his position this summer, the company announced today. The proposed shift in management comes due to "slow sales" of console games, "sluggish performance" of arcade machines, and the "rapidly changing environment" of the games industry, Square Enix wrote in another announcement detailing revised financial forecasts.
The company's fiscal year ends on March 31, and expected numbers have fallen short. Square Enix was originally projecting a profit of 3.5 billion yen, but has instead revised those numbers to a 13 billion yen loss. Square Enix also turned up short with the three major console titles during its fiscal year – Sleeping Dogs, Hitman: Absolution, and Tomb Raider – none of which hit their targets.
Note that the company's expected sales don't include digital downloads, which is a problem the Report has spoken to at length previously. God of War and Twisted Metal creator David Scott Jaffe lamented Square Enix's labeling of such sales, which exceeded 3 million, as weak:
publishers: adjust your budgets and STOP chasing COD numbers. Not every album is Thriller, not every movie is Titanic. It's ok.
— davidscottjaffe (@davidscottjaffe) March 26, 2013
It's also important to note that the change hasn't happened yet. Former Square Enix company director Yosuke Matsuda is Wada's planned replacement. The change is "subject to a resolution" at the company's shareholders meeting in June.
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Thread: Rules named after players.
01-25-2006, 10:12 PM #1Prophet Guest
Rules named after players.
Rules named after players
The following is a partial list of rules that were enacted largely based on a single player's exploits on the field.
the Adam Vinatieri Rule -- the clock stops immediately after a field goal is kicked through the uprights. Enacted in 2002 after the Patriots' kicker won Super Bowl XXXVI on a last second kick that went through with three seconds remaining on the clock. The clock didn't stop and New England won.
the Bronko Nagurski Rule -- forward passing made legal from anywhere behind the line of scrimmage. Enacted in 1933. Prior to this rule change a player had to be five yards behind the line of scrimmage to throw a forward pass.
the Deacon Jones Rule -- no head-slapping. Enacted in 1977.
the Deion Sanders rule -- Player salary rule which correlates a contract's signing bonus with its yearly salary. Enacted after Deion Sanders signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 1995 for a minimum salary and a $13 million signing bonus. (There is also a college football rule with this nickname.)
the Emmitt Smith Rule -- no taking your helmet off on the field of play. Enacted in 1997.
the Erik Williams rule -- no hands to the facemask by offensive linemen.
the Fran Tarkenton rule -- a line judge was added as the sixth official to ensure that a back was indeed behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a forward pass. Enacted in 1965.
the Ken Stabler rule -- on fourth down or any down in the final two-minutes of play, if a player fumbles, only the fumbling player can recover and/or advance the ball. A Defensive player can recover and advance at any time of play.Enacted in 1979.
the Lester Hayes rule -- no Stickumâ"¢ allowed. Enacted in 1981.
the Lou Groza rule -- no artificial medium to assist in the execution of a kick. Enacted in 1956.
the Mel Blount rule -- Officially known as defensive pass interference, defensive backs can only make contact with receivers within five yards of the line of scrimmage. Enacted in current form in 1978.
the Mel Renfro rule -- allows a second player on the offense to catch a tipped ball, without a defender subsequentlly touching it. Enacted in 1978.
the Michael Irvin rule -- no taunting. Another rule, resulting in offensive pass interference, prohibiting WRs to push off CBs, is also often called "the Michael Irvin rule."
the Bert Emanuel rule -- the ball can touch the ground during a completed pass as long as the receiver maintains control of the ball. Enacted due to a play in the 1999 NFC Championship Game, where Emanuel, playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a catch ruled incomplete since the ball touched the ground.
the Terrell Owens rule -- no "foreign objects" on a player's uniform (enacted in response to the 2002 "Sharpieâ"¢ incident").
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Re: Rules named after players.
What about the Tommy Kramer rule? Better known as "in the grasp". I am sure a lot of you remember the sight of TK laying on the field in convulsions.
Re: Rules named after players.
What about the brett favre rules- Any contact with him is roughing the passer; any incomplete pass in the fourth quarter is pass interference
01-25-2006, 10:29 PM #4Prophet Guest
Re: Rules named after players.the Fran Tarkenton rule -- a line judge was added as the sixth official to ensure that a back was indeed behind the line of scrimmage before throwing a forward pass. Enacted in 1965.
Re: Rules named after players.
Anyone remember the "Henry Thomes" rule ?I ll be dead and cold before I m green and gold
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damm typo's, "Thomas "I ll be dead and cold before I m green and gold
Thanks to PPE for sig
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"vikesoto" wrote:
Anyone remember the "Henry Thomes" rule ?
:lol:BANNED OR DEAD...I'LL TAKE EITHER ONE
Re: Rules named after players.
The Culpepper Rule:
You may not sit a starting QB even if he sucks for multiple games. Enforced by Mike Tice in 2005.
01-26-2006, 12:06 AM #9Prophet Guest
Re: Rules named after players.
Kerry Collins rule --no matter how mediocre and inconsistent your career has been there will still be people that believe in you.
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Secondary Rule reguarding Steve Smith - in the pregame, do not talk to him, do not look at him, do not go near him. if you fire him up at all, he will own you. rule broken by the bears in 2006 nfl playoffs.
Penalty Rule - on 3rd and short situations, the vikings offensive line must hold, false start, or commit any other penatly so it brings up 3rd and long and forces the team to punt as they never convert 3rd and longs.We're bringing purple back.
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The Virginia delegation unanimously supported the bill, which was passed 359-67 in the House on Wednesday and by 72-26 by the Senate on Thursday.
The Fiscal Year 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which provides discretionary funding for the federal government through the end of the fiscal year, was approved by both the House and Senate this week. Details of the overall bill can be found at The Washington Post or Congressional Quarterly, including news stories, press releases and key documents.
"We've alleviated the worst effects of the sequester, secured more funds for life saving medical research at NIH, averted another harmful government shutdown, and protected the EPA," Rep. Jim Moran, D-8th, said in a statement. "Federal employees won't have to work in a climate of uncertain furloughs and pay freezes for at least the next few years. This agreement secures their first pay raise in three years and provides them well deserved financial security."
Moran, who is retiring from Congress, is the highest ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Interior subcommittee and the senior member of the Defense Appropriations subcommittee,
On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Frank Wolf, R-10th, held a press conference Friday to discuss the bill. Wolf, who is also retiring, is chairman of the House Appropriations Commerce-Justice-Science subcommittee.
"The bill continues my effort to rein in federal spending while continuing to preserve core priorities such as job creation, boosting U.S. competitiveness through smart investments in science and space exploration, fighting crime, gangs and terrorism, and bolstering cybersecurity," Wolf said. "All things considered, it is remarkable that the Appropriations Committee has been able to make these types of cuts while still producing a bill with strong bipartisan support.
Virginia's two Democratic senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, issued a joint press release supporting the bill.
"This two-year agreement should help Virginia families, employers and community leaders move forward with more predictability and confidence," Warner said. "While I'm pleased that, at least in the near term, we will not be lurching from crisis to crisis, we still need to have an adult conversation about our nation's spending and debt."
Kaine agreed: "This bill offsets the worst effects of sequestration while funding so many critical priorities for Virginia communities. I will also continue to pursue every path — both legislatively, as well as through my role on the Armed Services Committee — to reverse the provision in the budget agreement that makes a reduction to the cost of living increase (COLA) for certain military retirees."


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Texas news in brief, 4/29
Police find couple dead after 911 call
Police officers found an elderly couple dead after an apparent murder-suicide.
Officers in Arlington say they received a 911 call about 3:30 p.m. Friday from a man who said he had just shot his wife and would kill himself.
Police forced their way into the home and found the man and woman dead inside.
Neighbors said the two were a loving couple and that the husband could not come to grips with having to place his wife in a nursing home.
Man gets 60 years in deadly purse theft
A North Texas jury has sentenced a man to 60 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to murder in a deadly drive-by purse snatching in a Dallas store parking lot.
Rogelio Belmonte of Denton pleaded guilty Tuesday in the dragging death of 76-year-old Sabra Leavy outside a Walmart in Dallas in March 2011.
Leavy died three days after she was dragged about 40 yards and then run over by a truck as her purse was being stolen. Police later located the vehicle, which was parked, and arrested Belmonte when he returned to the truck.
Fort Worth
Man gets 8 years in sex assault
A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to eight years for the sexual assault of his estranged wife, which was captured on an audio recording.
Robert Beltran, 53, was convicted Friday and sentenced by a Tarrant County jury. He also was ordered to pay $10,000 in fines.
In a graphic recording played for the jury, the woman can be heard screaming "no" repeatedly, crying and begging Beltran to leave her alone.
2 sentenced in kickback scheme
Two international oil traders have been sentenced to prison for their role in a multimillion-dollar kickback scheme.
U.S. District Judge Sim Lake sentenced Bernard Langley, 55, to four years on Friday. Lake sent Clyde Meltzer, 65, to prison for five years.
According to the government, Langley, of the United Kingdom, and Meltzer, of Livingston, N.J., and Houston, used Swiss bank accounts to pay a marine charting manager at Houston Refinery more than $20 million in kickbacks to use their companies to transport oil on tankers from Venezuela to Houston. Another co-defendant, Alireza Etessami, a Venezuelan citizen, was arrested in Miami in November and is scheduled for trial in June.
El Paso
Fire damages restaurant
An overnight fire led to an estimated $10,000 damage to an El Paso eatery.
Eleven fire units and 29 firefighters responded to the blaze at El Zarape Restaurant around 12:15 a.m. Saturday. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes, and no one was injured.
The fire originated in the kitchen area after one of the employees left a burner on. It was ruled accidental.
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On Wednesday, April 12, Martina McBride kicked off her Waking Up Laughing tour in Kansas City, MO. This is the third time that McBride called upon Atomic Design, Inc. to design her touring concert set. Atomic Design's Tom McPhillips is the production designer for the tour. He says, "It has been a great experience working with Martina and John McBride over the years. For each tour, we have taken a completely direction. On the Timeless tour in 2006, the set had a nostalgic and theatrical feel. The design this year is a complete departure using video, projection, LED displays, and lighting rather than scenery to produce a spectacle that's right on the cutting edge of current show technology."
Using one of Barco's newest products, the Mitrix module, McPhillips' design called for groundbreaking motorized video louvers that open and close to reveal graphics programming and full video content. When no lighting is applied, the louvers become virtually transparent, allowing for lighting to work behind and through the panels. Set into a structural grid, which forms a huge curving structure than spans the entire stage, the video louvers wrap around a central rear projection screen. Additionally, elevators are built into ramps that extend the stage across the width of the arena floor, enabling Martina to appear or exit on either side.
To produce the hanging and mechanical system for the louvers, Atomic called upon Setco in Nashville. The Mitrix panels are a brand new product, and Martina is one of the first acts in the US to tour with this state-of-the-art technology, "We've worked with Brad, Jimmy, and Kenny at Setco on many projects over the years. They are wonderful collaborators and always turn out a top-notch product. Since the video panel system was so new, we needed a high level of prototyping to be sure that the concepts worked. Luckily Setco have built up considerable expertise in the area of installing custom video elements and the result was a sturdy but elegant solution that will tour well."
Returning for a second year, Abigail Rosen-Holmes was asked by the McBride's to serve as the lighting designer for the production. Atomic has worked with Rosen-Holmes on several projects in the past, including the Timeless tour in 2006. As McPhillips says, "It's always a delight to work with Abbey. She is one of the most talented designers around. She is not only very creative, with great taste, but most important for a project like this, has the capability to completely assimilate the technology in order to really get the most out of its potential."
McBride's tour is set to hit more than 45 US cities from April to August. The tour promotes her new album Waking Up Laughing, which she solo-produced. McBride is nominated for a 2007 Grammy award in the "Best Female County Vocal Performance" category for "I Still Miss Someone" from her 2006 Timeless album.
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Production Designer: Tom McPhillips, Atomic Design, Inc.
Art Director: Conway Allison, Atomic Design, Inc.
Scenic Engineering & Soft Goods: Atomic Design, Inc.
Scenic Fabrication: Setco
Lighting Designer: Abigail Rosen Holmes
Video: MooTV
Lighting Vendor: Bandit Lights


text: Seychelles Previous: #123 Mozambique Next: #125 Egypt overall score54.9 world rank124 Rule of Law Property Rights50.0 Freedom From Corruption48.0 Limited Government Government Spending56.9 Fiscal Freedom77.6 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom69.2 Labor Freedom63.5 Monetary Freedom75.6 Open Markets Trade Freedom33.4 Investment Freedom45.0 Financial Freedom30.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Seychelles compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Seychelles Economy. See more from the 2013 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 0.1 million GDP (PPP): $2.2 billion 4.9% growth 4.1% 5-year compound annual growth $24,726 per capita Unemployment: 2.0% Inflation (CPI): 2.6% FDI Inflow: $143.9 million Embed This Data Seychelles' economic freedom score is 54.9, making its economy the 124th freest in the 2013 Index. Its score is 1.9 points higher than last year, reflecting notable improvements in regulatory efficiency, which includes business freedom, monetary freedom, and labor freedom. Seychelles is ranked 23rd among 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.For the second year in a row, the Seychelles economy registered one of the 15 highest score improvements in the Index. In addition to improving overall regulatory efficiency, the government has cut and simplified personal and corporate tax rates. Although privatization has been slow, efforts to enhance transparency and improve the governance of state-owned enterprises are ongoing. Continuing reform will be critical to improving competitiveness and ensuring more broadly based economic development.Undermining the gains from an improved regulatory environment, a lack of commitment to open-market policies continues to hold back dynamic growth in trade and investment. Institutional weaknesses stemming from an inefficient legal framework and pervasive corruption severely undercut prospects for stable long-term economic development, hampering the emergence of a dynamic private sector beyond the tourism sector. Read more about Seychelles Economy. Close Background The Seychelles People's Progressive Front has been the ruling party since 1977, when France Albert René seized power in a bloodless coup. In 2004, René ceded power to Vice President James Michel. Michel was elected to a third term in May 2011. The economy of this Indian Ocean archipelago relies heavily on tourism and fishing. Services account for close to 70 percent of GDP. Though per capita incomes are among the region's highest, the economy's small size makes it vulnerable to external shocks. When the government defaulted on its external debt in 2008, it appealed to the International Monetary Fund for support. Since mid-2008, Seychelles has largely adhered to an economic reform program focused on reducing its debt-to-GDP ratio. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 50.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 48.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Seychelles' judicial system is inefficient and subject to executive influence. Civil court cases take years to resolve. Recent changes in the law on property ownership offer freehold title and residency rights to foreign owners and their immediate families in a bid to attract more foreign investment. Widespread public-sector corruption undermines the government's capacity to provide basic services. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 56.9 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 77.6 Create a Graph using this measurement The income tax rate is a flat 15 percent, and the top corporate tax rate is 33 percent. Other taxes include an interest tax, a vehicle tax, and a newly introduced value-added tax (VAT). The overall tax burden equals 30.4 percent of total domestic income. Government spending is equivalent to 37.9 percent of GDP. The budget is in slight surplus, but public debt has risen modestly to 83 percent of GDP. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 69.2 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 63.5 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 75.6 Create a Graph using this measurement The regulatory framework has undergone several changes. Launching a business takes 10 procedures, with no minimum capital required. The cost of completing licensing requirements has been reduced to about 25 percent of the level of average annual income. The formal labor market is not fully developed. The inefficient public sector accounts for around 40 percent of total employment. With volatile inflation, monetary stability remains weak. Open MarketsView Methodology Trade Freedom 33.4 Create a Graph using this measurement Investment Freedom 45.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Financial Freedom 30.0 Create a Graph using this measurement The trade-weighted average tariff rate is prohibitively high at 28.3 percent, making the country's trading environment one of the world's most restricted. Investment is hindered by heavy bureaucracy and inadequate infrastructure. The financial sector remains rudimentary. A large part of the population lacks access to formal banking services, and limited capacity for lending to the private sector inhibits growth. Country's Score Over Time Country Comparisons Regional Ranking rank country overall change 1Mauritius76.9-0.1 2Botswana70.61.0 3Rwanda64.1-0.8 4Cape Verde63.70.2 5Madagascar62-0.4 6South Africa61.8-0.9 7Ghana61.30.6 8Uganda61.1-0.8 9Namibia60.3-1.6 10Burkina Faso59.9-0.7 11The Gambia58.80.0 12Zambia58.70.4 13Tanzania57.90.9 14Gabon57.81.4 15Benin57.61.9 16Swaziland57.20.0 17Mali56.40.6 18Kenya55.9-1.6 19Senegal55.50.1 20Malawi55.3-1.1 21Nigeria55.1-1.2 22Mozambique 55-2.1 23Seychelles54.91.9 24Côte d'Ivoire 54.1-0.2 25Djibouti53.90.0 26Niger53.9-0.4 27Cameroon52.30.5 28Mauritania52.3-0.7 29Guinea51.20.4 30Guinea-Bissau51.11.0 31Central African Republic50.40.1 32Ethiopia49.4-2.6 33Liberia49.30.7 34Burundi490.9 35Togo48.80.5 36Sierra Leone48.3-0.8 37São Tomé and Príncipe 48-2.2 38Lesotho47.91.3 39Comoros47.51.8 40Angola47.30.6 41Chad45.20.4 42Republic of Congo 43.5-0.3 43Equatorial Guinea42.3-0.5 44Democratic Republic of Congo39.6-1.5 45Eritrea36.30.1 46Zimbabwe28.62.3 See Entire Region List › View all countries ›


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PITTSBURGH—Despite the tough economy,the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Court Reporting program is producing results, with 100% of eligible program graduates finding employment in the field. In fact, the demand for CCAC Court Reporting graduates is so strong that many students in the program already have jobs lined up even though they may be months away from graduation.
Now enrolling, CCAC's Court Reporting program is one of 55 schools across the nation approved by the National Court Reporter's Association and one of only two approved in Pennsylvania. Students in the program are trained to work in the courthouse, in the deposition suite or as closed captioners and to write CART (Computer Assisted Realtime Translation) for those who are hearing impaired. For graduates employed through the court system, salaries begin in the $40,000 range. Freelance reporters, paid on a commission basis, can earn more.
According to Mary Beth Johnson, professor of Court Reporting at CCAC–Allegheny Campus, CCAC's program prides itself on keeping current with emerging trends in the industry. As a result, CCAC graduates command strong salaries, earning between $35,000 and $150,000 per year. "What is exciting, after teaching court reporting for 36 years, is that we have always stood firm on the notion that we will embrace technology, not be replaced by it," Johnson said.
Donna Betza, operations manager for Proliance Solutions and CCAC Court Reporting program graduate, entered the industry working as a freelancer. "Hands-on instruction utilizing computer-aided transcription is what prepared me to work first as a freelance court reporter. The program affords many opportunities to network with and also intern with freelance court reporting agencies, closed captioning companies, county courthouses, as well as colleges and universities requiring real-time translation for their deaf and hard-of-hearing students," Betza said. "Having exposure to the variety of positions available definitely helped in choosing my ultimate career path."
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This past weekend, I turned off the A/C and opened all the windows. I welcomed the cool fresh air as summer finally seemed to take a sabbatical to allow fall to make an early debut. Not taking a chance that this may just be a teaser, I took full advantage of the beautiful weather.
It was the perfect end to a very stressful and long week at work. It also turned out to be an opportunity to spend dedicated time with my son, enjoying the outdoors together.
We made a great dinner at home on Friday, followed by a night walk around the neighborhood. The sky was clear, and the moon was bright. My son talked about his school project that he needed to complete for Monday. He gave me an education about animal and plant cells and all the different parts he needed to make into a 3-D model.
The kid loves anything to do with science and engineering, so it was endearing to see him just rattle on and on about membranes, mitochondria, DNA, ribosomes — really, I know more about cells than I care to now. But it was time invested in listening to what he was excited to share with me. We finished off with a late movie sitting in front of the open windows.
The next morning, we woke up to a surprisingly chilly house. Thoughts of upcoming holidays came to mind since the mood was set. After a nice breakfast, we took our dog for a good walk. Both the dog and my son had an extra spring in their step, an instant result of a steady brisk breeze. We talked about Halloween, costumes and plans for trick-or-treating.
We spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon working on his project out on the front lawn. Spray paint, foil, pipe cleaners and other supplies were strewn all over the grass. The only assistance he asked for was my steady hand to cut out a few precise templates. Other than that, I kept him company while he diligently finished his structure.
Once his project was out of the way, I asked my son if he wanted to call a friend to invite over or take to a movie. I wanted him to have the rest of his weekend to have fun. He looked at me and said, "But I'm having a nice weekend with you."
I can't quite explain how sweet his words were to me. I stole a hug and suggested we grab lunch to go. We ate in the park, where we talked about school, clubs he may be interested in joining and his band class. It was a much-needed reprieve from my everyday obligations to just have uninterrupted one-on-one time with him.
On Sunday, we went to a different park, where we discovered single, double and quad bike rentals (along with kayaks, paddle boats and more). I rented a cool bike for my son to ride the trails and enjoyed just watching him have a great time.
A simple invitation from a change in temperature turned out to be a very special weekend. Life is busy and we all have things to do, but do yourself a favor and unplug and get outside. Your kids need it and so do you.
Ready to hit the great outdoors? See photos, descriptions and reviews of local parks in the Gulfport Patch directory.


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Louisville guard Russ Smith is like that happy-go-lucky kid that you just can't get mad at, even if he annoys the heck out of you. Sure, Smith can do some boneheaded things, but his personality makes him way too likable. And he's going to give Rick Pitino a heart attack at some point, which makes the interplay between the two hilarious to watch.↵
This pretty much sums up Russ Smith:
Last quote. This is RUSS Smith: "I want UK because of the in-state rivalry, but I want Baylor because they got the infragreen uniforms."↵— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 25, 2012
I want the Russ Smith Show to continue, just to see what might happen next.


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With New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes on the disabled list, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero was named as a replacement selection for the 2011 All-Star Game. The selection gives the hosting Diamondbacks a second player for the hometown crowd, as Montero will join Justin Upton.
Montero has hit 10 home runs this seasons, already surpassing his injurious 2010 total. He's also made 10 errors, but his offensive production from the backstop position has been a big reason why the Diamondbacks are contending in the NL West.
And because Matt Cain is pitching on Sunday -- which is totally against the Ten Commandments, making him ineligible for all sorts of things, including the All-Star Game -- Atlanta Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel is expected to make the NL roster as Cain's replacement. Kimbrel has struck out 70 in 46 innings, and his 28 saves leads the National League.
Kimbrel is the second straight closer for the Braves to make the All-Star Game, following Billy Wagner's appearance last year. This is also impressive because if Kimbrel stood on Wagner's shoulders, they could look Kyle Farnsworth in the eyes.


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SAN ANTONIO -- The new Superman movie happens to open in theaters nationwide on Friday. I think we might have seen a sneak preview playing exclusively in this mid-Texas city Thursday night.
You wanted a superhero, Miami?
You desperately needed one?
You got two.
Their names: Dwyane Wade and LeBron James – in that order.
Superman saves the girl.
Wade and LeBron just saved the season.
Theirs were heroic performances or plenty close enough for the Heat, and for Miami fans able to exhale now and feel good again.
The Heat's two embattled stars both had their best games of this NBA Finals, and that is why Miami beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-93 to tie the series 2-2 entering Sunday's Game 5 right back here.
The victory assures that the Finals will return to Miami for at least a Game 6, and end on the Heat's home court.
Wade welcomed back his old, elite self, finding his burst despite being hampered by a bruised right knee, and finding his bravado, too. His 32 points on 14-for-25 shooting marked his best game of the entire postseason, his six steals reflecting maniacal defense.
In one splendid fourth-quarter sequence, Wade stole the ball, raced downcourt and finished with a dunk. His face right then was full of bitter rage, like someone had just threatened his mother and he was about to punch somebody.
San Antonio had disrespected what it felt was a diminished Wade by starting the game with 6-11 Tiago Splitter guarding him.
The plan failed quickly because Wade played marvelously.
It was vintage stuff – a stunning performance of pure redemption.
"He was '06 Flash tonight," said LeBron of Wade, referencing the nickname he used when he was 2006 NBA Finals MVP. "And we needed every bit of it. He went back in his bag. He was Flash tonight."
LeBron was just as good. James shook off three subpar offensive games in a row and played like the league MVP he is, with 33 points on 15-for-25 shooting, all of it fashioned of emphatically aggressive play that coach Erik Spoelstra said "set the tone."
"I'll be much better. I guarantee it," LeBron had vowed before this game. "I put the pressure on my chest, on my back. I'll do a better job of attacking their defense."
LeBron had worn a red Heat T-shirt around his neck and draped down his back, cape-style, at Wednesday's practice, like the world's biggest kid playing dress-up as a superhero.
It was prescient.
"I'm just attacking," LeBron said. "Just playing my game."
Don't forget Chris Bosh, starring in a supporting role in this superhero movie. He chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds in a very active, involved performance. More was asked of him defensively because Miami played smaller with Mike Miller starting in place of Udonis Haslem. Bosh was up to the challenge.
Welcome back, Big 3.
Eighty-five combined points for three men who rose up hugely.
Eighty-five combined points doubling the 43 they'd averaged the first three games of this series.
Heat fans missed you, Big 3.
Your return was well timed, indeed. Desperately so.
The beauty and peril of a seven-game series is that every game is the biggest one … until the next one. But Thursday's Game 4 felt like that for real for Miami. This felt like the night that would see the Heat's repeat-title dreams rescued or effectively crushed.
Emotions of fans back in South Florida were going to swing wildly with this result, either way: It would be all is well, or all is hell.
No team trailing 3-1 has ever won three in a row and the NBA championship. Not once.
That was the mountain Miami avoided Thursday night, and it did so by continuing its phenomenal streak of not losing two games in a row.
The Heat's last consecutive losses might be faintly recalled by elders among us or seen in yellowed news clippings. It seems that long ago, anyway. It was Jan. 8-10, more than six months ago, when Miami last lost two in a row.
The last two series of this postseason Miami is now 6-0 following a loss, winning by an average of 17 points. (Miami also has been 0-5 after wins, losing by an average of 13 – a trend the Heat will try to end in Game 5 here on Sunday).
Spoelstra said San Antonio had "more effort, more focus, all the little things," in its Game 3 rout. Miami had them all Thursday night.
"We have to find a way to match their energy," Wade had said before the game. "We got to play the game a lot better. Play with a sense of urgency for 48 minutes."
It was the aggressive game Spoelstra imagined for James when he'd said beforehand he wanted LeBron having "a big fingerprint on virtually every single possession."
James did, but so did Wade.
"We're trying to redeem ourselves," as Bosh put it.
He meant his team. He might as well have meant the Big 3.
Miami made a starting-lineup change, using the three-point specialist Miller instead of the bigger, defense-oriented Haslem.
You make that change in the midst of a Finals and lose, it feels like panic.
You do it and win, it gets to feel like coaching genius.
Sacrificing a bit of defense for an extra shooter opened the floor as they'd hoped, helping to free up LeBron and Wade for more breakaways and drives into the paint.
LeBron in the first three Finals games averaged 16.7 points on 38.9 percent shooting, a shocking decline from his regular-season numbers of 26.8 points and 56.5 percent shooting.
Wade and Bosh also had been well below their season averages.
Thursday night it was back to full strength for the Big 3. It was back to normal. And it was just in time.


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The goal of the internship is to conduct a research and/or technical analysis project appropriate to the level of experience that addresses the needs of materials from the Library's vast collection of over 145 million collection items. Work is conducted in newly renovated science laboratories that are equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art instrumentation for hyperspectral imaging, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, environmental scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS-IR fluorescence spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy, gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, ion chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, thermal analysis, physical testing, and artificial aging.
The Preservation Science Internship is hosted by the Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD) of the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress. PRTD is responsible for research, analytical studies, and quality control projects pertaining to materials and environments found in the Library and other cultural heritage collections. The prospective intern can expect to interact with several dozen preservation professionals, including scientists and conservators. In addition to the permanent staff, contract personnel conduct a variety of special projects that serve to further enrich the intern's experience. The Preservation Directorate also has several resource centers, including a Research Resource Center, staffed by a full-time librarian, which contains an expansive collection of conservation literature, and the Center for the Library's Analytical Science Samples.
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