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Standing out among the endless array of signs, thematic features and unique architecture in Las Vegas is no simple task; the Boulevard's sidelines are constantly animated with the latest and greatest technologies, carefully positioned to attract and entice Vegas' wide-eyed visitors. What better way to overcome these visibility challenges than to integrate the world's most vibrant and Vegas' largest LED feature into the crown of your building?Anchored by retail giant Walgreens, the 120' tall Harmon Corner Retail Center occupies the northeast corner of one of the most dynamic intersections in Las Vegas, with high-profile neighbors including The Cosmopolitan, Aria at City Center and Planet Hollywood. Developed by BPS Partners and designed by SH Architecture, the Harmon Corner feature was envisioned as a 'digital icon' at one of North America's busiest pedestrian intersections and to command attention from all northbound traffic – even during the sunniest of Las Vegas days. Brett Torino, a principal of the development's ownership group engaged YESCO early in the design process to ensure the high level of collaboration and coordination required between the design and engineering teams. Precise integration was a high priority. " We set out to build the most unique and successful retail destination in the country and to realize our vision we engaged a world-class team. We knew that our ambitions for the LED screen would only be successful if we brought in a company with the creativity, technology and fabrication capabilities to deliver a turnkey project from concept to completion; YESCO did just that," stated Mr. Torino. YESCO Electronics' 12mm SMD (Surface Mount Diode) technology was selected as the most appropriate due to its high brightness and contrast capabilities, along with the fact that the compact size of the individual modules could achieve the smooth radius required for the screen to 'skin' the architecture seamlessly. At approximately 310' wide by 60' tall, the enormous screen is populated with close to 11 million pixels, equating to almost 32 million RBG diodes; by far the highest resolution that has ever been accomplished at this scale.
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Students enrolled in the PhD Program in Health Care Ethics may opt to complete a Certificate of Empirical Research Methods in Bioethics. The PhD Program was designed to produce graduates who are competent in normative health care ethics. Completion of a Certificate is meant to indicate special research competencies over and above those gained in the PhD program. These specific competencies pertain to empirical research in the field of bioethics.
The Certificate Program has two tracks: Qualitative and Quantitative. Both tracks require the completion of 15 hours of coursework.
Integration of Certificate and PhD Coursework
Some Certificate courses will satisfy PhD Program course requirements. These substitutions were carefully considered so as not to compromise competency in normative ethics or in knowledge of the context of health care. Because there may be up to 6 credit hours of overlap, students who enter the PhD Program with the pre-requisite in inferential statistics will be required to complete only 9 additional credit hours of coursework. Students may receive up to 6 hours of advanced standing within the Certificate program for methods courses completed elsewhere.
Integration with the PhD Program's Educational Mission
The most significant aspect of any PhD program is dissertation research. All dissertations in the PhD Program are expected to make original contributions to normative ethics in health care. However, normative ethics must be informed by many facts, frequently by empirical facts about the values people hold, the causal factors influencing a moral situation, or the outcomes of quality improvement or educational interventions. This presents the opportunity to incorporate original empirical research into dissertations in normative ethics.
The capstone course for the Certificate, HCE-652 Directed Empirical Research in Bioethics, requires students to gather original data that will be incorporated into the doctoral dissertation. The course will provide students with the mentoring necessary to integrate this data into the doctoral dissertation proposal in a way that is sensitive to the interdisciplinary nature of this endeavor.
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- A graduate-level introduction to qualitative research methods course such as: NR-N610 Qualitative Methods in Nursing Research, SWRK-776 Qualitative Research, EDR-540 Qualitative Research Methods
- A suitable course on intermediate qualitative research methods such as EDR-640 Intermediate Qualitative Research
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- PSY-650 Multivariate Statistical Analysis (In some cases, the following courses may be allowed as an alternative: SOC-610 Regression Analysis and Non-linear Models, or SOC-650 Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis)
- HCE-652 Directed Empirical Research in Bioethics [Topics and Scholars elective]
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Courses in research methods may not be transferred. However, students who have completed graduate level courses in research methods may apply for advanced standing in the certificate program (effectively having some requirements waived in lieu of previous coursework). The student will be required to provide the CHCE Certificate Program Director with a copy of his or her transcripts and a copy of the syllabus of all courses for which recognition is sought. If the Certificate Program Director considers the student to have met some of the certificate course requirements, the student will then petition the Center Director for advanced standing.
At a minimum, students must complete at Saint Louis University either HCE-652 plus two other 3-credit hour graduate level courses in research methods. Substitutions may be made in order to avoid duplication of coursework.
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Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of all coursework. Students' transcripts will indicate the Certificate courses completed. The Center for Health Care Ethics will issue the physical Certificate, which will indicate which of the two Tracks was completed. The Certificate will be signed by the Certificate Director and the Center Director.

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AIO's 90 Devotions for Kids includes thirteen weeks of devotions. Sidebars from Odyssey favorites Wooton, Whit, Connie, and Eugene provide friendly suggestions for life applications. Each week has an individual theme and will include an overview to introduce the theme, seven devotions that reference AIO dramas, and an activity, puzzle, or game to reinforce the core biblical truths taught during the week. Parents will find the tools they need to help start children on a path toward regular time alone with God, and families will be encouraged to spend time together as they share the daily readings.
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I've reviewed several devotionals for kids and this is one of the best. You can read one a day for 90 days and each is two pages long. There is a lot of meat packed into each day's devotion. Focus on the Family does a great job of including relevant memory verses along with a story to consider and questions to ponder. There is also a "Daily Challenge" which pushes kids to take what they've read a step further to put their faith into action.
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Dune Buggies, Dunebuggies, Manx SR | Sun, 30 Mar 2014 Posted by : John
A surprising thing happened, a VW based kit car made the new and much touted National Register of Historic Vehicles. The National Register of Historic Vehicles is a newly formed organization that honors a vehicle for being important in 4 categories: association with historic American events, association with historic American figures, importance in design or construction value, finally important informational value. The first car to receive this honor was The Simeone Museum's Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, a few weeks later the remaining 2014 inductees were named and Bruce Meyers and his original Mono-coque Manx was the second car named following the Daytona Coupe. This award is sponsored by the Historic Vehicle Association and the US Department of the Interior. The official story can be found here. https://www.historicvehicle.org/News/Articles/All-Articles/2014/03/13/5-Things-Every-Manx-Owner-Should-Know
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Manx SR | Wed, 03 Jul 2013 Posted by : Donnie
Hey everyone,
If you are into the Manx SR there is currently two of them on ebay. The firs one is a "1969" Project car that will need a bit of work to make it road worthy. They have it listed for a $3500 BIN price. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009554&toolid=10001&campid=5337106048&customid=&icep_item=290939337113&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
The second is a "1970" in running and driving condition with a $9000 BIN or you can make an offer. Its appears to be in good shape and ready to roll. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575009554&toolid=10001&campid=5337106048&customid=&icep_item=290939161091&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
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Manx SR | Wed, 04 Feb 2009 Posted by : Shannon Larratt
I was just talking to Rick from the (Inter)National Sterling Owners Association after hearing that he'd bought Ahmad's old widened Sterling project, and I discovered that I had an old email from him that I'd missed with some pictures of the Manx SR that he's recently finished restoring. Better late than never! It's got a perfect custom metalflake paintjob as well as an 1835 Gene Berg built motor and a fabbed exhaust system using old-school Harley flare tips for sidepipes.
I swear this blog exists solely for the purpose of making me jealous of almost everyone who emails me. The Manx SR is one of my favorite buggy-type cars, if not my favorite.
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For Sale, Manx SR | Mon, 07 Jul 2008 Posted by : Shannon Larratt
Kim's got an absolutely beautiful Meyers Manx SR2 by Karma Motors up for sale in Orange County, California. For 33 years this car sat, in part form in a garage. That said, it came basically factory assembled, complete other than needing the windshield bolted on and the chassis constructed. It sits on a 1971 VW with its original 1600cc engine completely rebuilt (cam, heads, dual port manifold, aluminum rocker covers, tuned exhaust, degreed pulley, bosch 009 distributor, an oil filter system, and more). The brakes and clutch are new, and it's got turbo mags, gas shock operated doors, outside rear view mirrors, top and side windows with all hardware, a roll bar with interior light, factory Karma bucket seats with original upholstery, a front spoiler, coil over shocks, carpet, heater defroster system, and new tires.
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It's a coalition of loot, corruption: Mufti
SRINAGAR, Nov 10: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has said the state has completely fallen into the strangle hold of vested interest that is engaged in brazen loot of public exchequer and national wealth.
Addressing a workers convention in Parnewa, Kremshor of Khansahib constituency in Budgam district today he said the situation cannot be retrieved under the present dispensation as it has deliberately subverted institutions of vigilance, transparency and probity.
On this occasion senior party leader and party general secretary Mohammed Dilawar Mir, Senior leader and former legislative council chairman Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, district president Budgam Saifudin Bhat and zone president Bashir Ahmad were also present and spoke to the occasion.
Mufti said the PDP would launch a war against corruption in public life and start with enforcing accountability in high places when ever it got a chance with the support of the people. He said it was to cover up the loot and brazen corruption indulged in by its members that the present government had subverted the institutions like State Accountability commission (SAC) , State vigilance commission (SVC), State Information Commission (SIC) and the vigilance department and there was a free for all in selling everything that had anything to do with the government. Jobs, tenders, money from treasuries, postings and transfers, certificates and mandates, everything was on sale he said. Declaring that the PDP would provide an independent anti corruption mechanism which could not be compromised or subverted by any government
Mufti said the state accountability commission had been envisaged to be the equivalent of the Lokpal that rest of the country was still making an effort to constitute. But, in absence of an independent investigation arm and ability of the government to provide support to it the institution had lost its relevance with action on most of the cases taken up by it halted through judicial intervention over technical niceties. He said it was sad that instead of offering himself for probe the chief minister had led the process of trivialization of SAC by going to court challenging its jurisdiction. His colleagues had taken the same route to escape law he said.
Mufti said the state would have been one of the most developed parts of the country if corruption had not been promoted here almost as a state policy. He said it was a cause of concern that while in rest of the country a strong movement has been launched against this menace in jammu & Kashmir the people seemed to be by and large unconcerned by it even though it is not some one else's money that is being pocketed by the unscrupulous elements in the administration but the money that was to be used for building infrastructure, roads, hospitals, schools and providing help to the needy and the poor. He said people must understand the value of electing the right persons who they feel can deliver good governance without indulging in bad practices.
Mufti said the present government had created a corruption friendly eco system and through its brazen actions it had left no one in doubt about its intentions. He said it was clear that in absence of a common program for governance the coalition led by national conference had become a coalition of corruption and loot while the common people suffered complete neglect. He said the latest instance of the coalition coordination about a house committee and the way it is sought to be subverted is enough evidence that this government can stoop to any level to prevent law from taking its course. The PDP patron said the present government has neither the will nor the moral strength to fight corruption as its leading lights are facing serious charges like the mysterious death of Haji Yusuf and the cricket association scandal involving crores of rupees.
He said it was unfortunate that the institutions of the state had been converted into hand maidens of ruling politicians which had eroded people's faith in them. "Some people had been treated as the holy cows whose misdemeanor never came in for an audit as a result of which entire democratic system had suffered in the state" Mufti said adding the PDP wanted to change this situation and needed public support for it. Expressing concern at the growing miseries of people on account of problems like power and cooking gas Mufti said it was a direct result of the inefficiency and political compromises made by the National Conference on the state's resources. He said given the miseries faced by people of J&K, it would easily qualify for the most misgoverned state of the country. "Nowhere in the country would one have to stay in queue for commodities like gas and kerosene" he said and added that a decent living was a fundamental right of the people which had been denied to them in this state. He said the government was treating people as cattle and this insult and humiliation of human beings was something unacceptable to PDP and was therefore seeking a total change in system.
Speaking on this occasion PDP General Secretary Mohammed Dilawar Mir accused the govt for present power situation in the valley and said that while the entire coalition government is responsible for the crisis faced by the people, the power disaster can squarely be attributed to the Chief Minister who has been heading the department for the last four years. Recalling the vast improvement registered in power supply by the previous coalition he said only a thoroughly corrupt, inefficient and insensitive government like the present one could have achieved such a disastrous reversal. He said while anywhere in world the systemic improvement brought in by the previous government would have been used as an opportunity for further development the present government dismantled everything good that had been achieved painstakingly by its predecessor.
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Am I the only one who thinks oats in a jar are overrated?
I don't think I like them *that* much as other people rave about them. Duh, you get lots of almond butter in each bite (see #4) but here's my reasons why I think the damn jar is annoying:
- it's so hard to stick your spoon in there without getting oats on your hand every time
- it's also hard to pull the oats out of the tiny jar without spilling them – balance required <- not easy in the morning
- you loose all the toppings you put in ie: they sink to the bottom… that maple syrup? sunken like the titanic. I like to add it on top and then with each bite "dip" into it
- my dumbass always leaves like none in the jar so it's basically like scrapping for a year to get a tiny little bit of almond butter
- just annoying… heh
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I realized this because this morning I had oats in a jar.
In the demon jar:
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BTW: I finished this jar in like… a week. LOL.
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Don Drummond is Premier Dalton McGuinty's invited Chair of the Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services. He is currently Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy at Queen's University, and worked for almost 23 years at the federal Department of Finance (most recently as Associate Deputy Minister co-ordinating the planning of annual federal budgets), and then worked for 10 years as the Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at TD Bank.
In his official message as Chair, Drummond states his appreciation for the "extraordinarily wide mandate" given to the Commission, which he says "makes it much more than a simple exercise in cost-cutting".
He goes on to say that the mandate has "allowed us to delve into almost every corner of the government's activities" although it has restricted them in that they were "not able to conduct comprehensive consultations" in such a limited time-frame.
The rest of his opening letter emphasizes the need for a "sharp degree of fiscal restraint needed over the next few years to eliminate the deficit" and is clear that, in his view, "spending simply cannot return to recent trends".
He uses the language of the private sector to glorify profit-driven ethics and promote low taxes, stating that "It is often argued that governments…lack the discipline imposed by a bottom-line profit imperative and shareholders…But the Ontario government has over 13 million shareholders who do not want their government to run deficits and believe they already pay enough taxes. That should be incentive enough."
The desire of the Commission to sell off public services couldn't be clearer in Drummond's message, though he occasionally includes contradictory statements about providing high-quality public services and wanting Ontario to be the best.
"The government must constantly benchmark its effectiveness and efficiency against the private sector", Drummond writes "It must make tough decisions on which services are best delivered by the public service and which can be better done by others, in the private sector."
He fear mongers regarding the ballooning deficit, recommends swift and decisive action and paints advocates of his plan as responsibly doing a hard job that must be done. "None of these choices will be easy and many of our proposals will draw vigorous criticism. But it must be kept in mind that our recommendations can deliver the needed degree of spending restraint to balance the budget by 2017–18 only if all are implemented….There is benefit to moving quickly on many fronts at once. Targeting certain programs or sectors for reform and restraint can generate a sense of unfairness. A wide-ranging reform effort will reinforce the notion that we are all in this together, that all Ontarians can support the reforms because they will benefit in the end from these changes."
It is hard to believe that Drummond cares much about fairness or what will benefit all Ontarians. His priorities are clear, his views and conclusions are not a surprise given Drummond's history in the banking sector, and are no doubt why he was invited by McGuinty to Chair the Commission to begin with.
Two of his fellow Commissioners have profiles that closely match his own: positions held at traditionally conservative Ontario universities with strong links to the private sector.
Dominic Giroux is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Laurentian University and sits on various boards including the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) and the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC).
Carol Stephenson is the Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario, as well as the Lawrence G. Tapp Chair in Leadership. She currently serves on several boards for top Canadian companies and on important government committees, namely Intact Financial Services Corporation (formerly ING Canada), Manitoba Telecom Services Inc, General Motors Company, the Ontario Research Fund Advisory Board, and the federal Advisory Committee on Senior Level Retention and Compensation.
The fourth Commission member, seemingly chosen tokenistically for her links to the arts and community services sectors (and with no risk to the private-sector friendly tone of the Commission given her strategic outnumbering by the other three members), is Susan Pigott. Pigott is a trained nurse and social worker, and now the Vice President, Communications and Community Engagement at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. She has worked in the non-profit human services field for over 25 years, with groups such as St. Christopher House and the United Way of Greater Toronto. She is a board member of the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance, the Change Foundation and Workman Arts and sat previously on the boards of the Community Social Planning Council, the Hospital for Sick Children and Soulpepper Theatre Company.
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Has anyone on this forum had liposuction after weight loss? I recently shed quite a few pounds. I grew up fat and finally got on a diet and exercise plan that I stuck to and I lost almost 70 lbs. The problem is that some areas of my body still have spots that the weight isn't coming off and i think is left over from being over weight. I think some "spot" lip would be the best way maybe?
Yeah it works good for that but you need to have the self control to keep the weight off. I just commented on another message on this plastic surgery message board about this. Too many people get an operation then use it as an excuse to kick back and slack off and this is so what you should not to. If you do you are just going to end up back where you started.
Like the poster said above me SELF CONTROL IS KEY to a successful outcome!
I know too many people that look at lipo as an actual weight loss method. Nothing could be further from the truth. It should not be used to lose weight you should lose it after you already have and you are looking to remove troubled spots which are genetic in cause.
I remember a couple years ago watching some plastic surgery reality show on MTV and there was this big fat guy that got 30 lbs lipo'd off to lose weight. Right after surgery he went back to pigging out on hot dogs and junk food and he even said that he feels he deserves it because he went through the trauma of the surgery and he can now take it easy since he lost some weight. What an idiot. With that type of mindset he will be right back where he started before his original swelling even subsides! A total waste of money down the drain I wish people would start realizing that this is not a procedure to avoid diet and exercise. I guess the plastic surgeons don't care though because it just means the patients will be back for more liposuction.
But if you don't have enough self control to watch your weight in the first place how can you be expected to do it afterwards. If it costs enough that could be motivation for some of us.
If you are more than 10+ pounds overweight, and have not demonstrated that you CAN lose weight, an accredited board certified surgeon should not be performing ANY liposuction surgery on you. I have had many obese and morbidly obese clients claiming "discrimination", as they were not considered ideal candidiates. They were not considered ideal (or even possible) candidates, as lipo is a refining procedure, not a weight loss measure. One must be within their ideal weight range, as well as within their BMI, and/or close to "the number". People are always looking for the quick fix as well as instant gratification (drive through windows, ATM's, supermarket deliveries, as well as plastic surgeries to correct a lifetime of woes (not all physical)). Many people substitute plastic surgery for unresolved mental health problems or unreasonable surgical desires. Lipo is not the answer to lose weight, or even tone. It is for those last COUPLE of stubborn pounds of CELLULITE (not necessarily fat), for those who are in shape.
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''This could be really embarrassing,'' Mila Kunis cautions, taking her seat behind a plastic Rock Band drum kit. ''I'm in heels!'' The actress is hanging out backstage at the July 12 taping of VH1 Rock Honors: The Who, joining Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and others to celebrate the legacy of that seminal band, which has 13 songs available on the videogame she's about to play. She dials up the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' ''Maps,'' and hits the kick-drum pedal with stiletto precision. A minute later, it's obvious that she's being extremely modest: Kunis is one serious Rock-er. ''Don't be that impressed,'' she says mid-solo, but even Dave Grohl, who's hanging nearby, starts paying attention. ''Okay, be a little impressed. I can get 99 percent if I take my heels off.''
Welcome to the future of music, where the living room now increasingly cluttered with plastic guitars, drum sets, and microphones is the new garage. So-called ''rhythm'' games have blown up over the past year, with Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock selling 11.3 million copies and Rock Band moving an additional 3.5 million. Together that adds up to more than $1.7 billion in revenue. But it's not just sales: The excitement over these games is sparking renewed interest in music itself, allowing players to experience songs in a new way and turning kids on to a universe of tunes. In the coming years, these games could launch bands, resurrect faded careers, and just maybe reshape the music industry. ''People have moved to this 'wallpaper' relationship with music, where they listen to it while doing other things,'' says Alex Rigopulos, CEO of Harmonix, the company behind Rock Band. ''We're making them active participants, and they've demonstrated a willingness to pay for that experience.''
We'll find out how much this fall, when Rock Band and Guitar Hero release eagerly awaited new editions, each retailing for close to $200. Rock Band 2, which hits stores Sept. 14, is rolling out new instruments and a song library that tops 500 tracks. Guitar Hero: World Tour, due in October, will now add drums and a microphone. Rock Band is hawking full albums (on tap: Foo Fighters' Colour and the Shape, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Jane's Addiction's Nothing's Shocking, and a No Doubt best-of), while Guitar Hero is ditching all cover versions in favor of the original recordings. Rock Band 2 features a drum training mode, and World Tour offers a studio function that lets players create their own music and post it online. With both brands spending large sums on advertising, expect the phenomenon to absolutely explode.
Part of the reason these games have hit such a chord even when overall music sales have been declining is that they bridge the generational and gender divide. Rhythm games are the Xbox equivalent of American Idol, and families are getting addicted together, with parents and kids alike strumming along to songs like Black Sabbath's ''Paranoid.'' ''From age 5 to 55, man or woman, Guitar Hero is for everybody,'' says Kai Huang, cofounder of RedOctane, which developed the game (Activision now owns the Guitar Hero franchise, while MTV Games acquired Harmonix in 2006). ''It's like Twister from hell,'' says Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx of the family jam sessions in his house. As a result, young people are now getting exposed to and falling in love with a broad swath of rock history. ''There's nothing quite like being told by your 10-year-old son that you're not singing Nirvana's 'In Bloom' right,'' laughs matchbox twenty frontman Rob Thomas, an early fan of both games. ''I couldn't be prouder.''
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John Morehen was born in Gloucester. He was Organ Scholar at New College, Oxford, graduating with the highest First Class Honours degree of his year. He then undertook doctoral research at King's College, Cambridge, pursuing organ studies with Ralph Downes, and assisting at the RAF Church of St. Clement Danes, Strand, and at Hampstead Parish Church. He was also organist to the Martindale Sidwell Choir, the Hampstead Choral Society, and the London Bach Orchestra. He interrupted his research to spend a semester at The College of Church Musicians at the National Episcopal Cathedral, Washington DC, as 'Ralph H. Lane Memorial Scholar'. On graduating from Cambridge in 1967 he returned to Washington DC as joint-Lecturer at the College of Church Musicians and at American University, serving also as Washington critic for The Musical Times. He returned to the UK in 1968 on appointment as Sub-Organist at St George's Chapel, Windsor, where he was Organist for many Royal and State occasions, and where he founded the Windsor Festival Chorus to perform with Yehudi Menuhin. In 1973 he was appointed Lecturer in Music at Nottingham University. In 1979, while on research leave, he was Adjunct Lecturer at The State University of New York (Binghamton). He became Professor of Music at Nottingham in 1989, serving also as inaugural Head of the School of Humanities from 1998-2001.
John Morehen's main interests are in music of the 16th and 17th centuries. For over 40 years he has been involved in prestigious editorial projects, including the British Academy 'major project' Early English Church Music (Assistant Editor, 1972-80, General Editor, 1980-95) and Musica Britannica (member of the Editorial Committee since 2003, and Trustee since 2007). His scholarly editions include the English church music of Tye, the complete Latin and English church music of Morley (3 vols), the English madrigals of Amner, Nicolson, Hilton 'the Younger' and Croce, Byrd's Psalmes, Songs and Sonnets (1611), and Merulo's Recercari (1567). His editions of Ravenscroft's Pammelia and Deuteromelia (1609), together with rounds and songs from Melismata (1611) were published in 2012 in the series Musica Britannica. He is the editor of English Choral Practice, 1400-1650 (CUP, 1995), the first book to survey the performing practices in English choral foundations during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. He has written widely on 16th- and 17th-century music, and has contributed extensively to Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart,The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2001) and The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. John Morehen's most recent articles, published in The Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society, deal with Elizabethan and Jacobean music printing. He has also given presentations on computer applications in musicology (especially text underlay, keyboard fingering, and composer-authentication) at conferences in Orsay (1981), Paris (1984), The Hague (1986), Toronto (1989), and Washington DC (1993). He is currently working on a new edition of the personal reminiscences of Sir Herbert Brewer, organist of Gloucester Cathedral from 1896-1928.
As recitalist, lecturer, examiner and adjudicator John Morehen has toured widely. For 25 years (1964-89) he was a regular BBC solo recitalist and continuo player, giving broadcast recitals from King's College Chapel, Cambridge, Hampstead Parish Church, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, The Great Hall of Nottingham University, St Mary's Church (Clifton Village), Southwell Minster, and Lincoln Cathedral. His championship of contemporary music has involved numerous first (broadcast) performances, including works by Christopher Brown, Adrian Cruft, Martin Dalby, Paul Patterson, Ned Rorem, Leo Sowerby, Bohuslav Martinů and Egon Wellesz. He conducted the USA Premiere of Maurice Duruflé's Mass Cum Jubilo in Washington National Cathedral in 1968. Amongst conductors for whom he has prepared choirs are Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Charles Mackerras and Sir David Willcocks.
John Morehen was a JP for Nottingham for twenty years, serving as a Presiding Magistrate from 1995-2011. He actively supports the work of 'Good Vibrations' and 'Music in Prisons', both of which promote music workshops in prisons and secure hospitals. Within the East Midlands he has served as Conductor of the Nottingham Bach Choir (1982-9), Conductor of The Nottingham University Singers (1984-2002), President of the East Midlands Choirs Charitable Trust (1993-2000), Patron of the Nottingham Young Musician competition (since 2003), Patron of the St. Mary's (Nottingham) Choral Scholarship Scheme (since 2005), and President of Nottingham Harmonic Choir (since 2008). He has also served as Music Advisor to Nottingham Lunchtime Proms (1986-9), and as Convenor of the North Midlands Chapter of the Royal Musical Association.
John's musical compositions, comprising ceremonial brass fanfares and Christmas carols and anthems, are published by Encore Publications.
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John and his wife Marie (an alumna of The New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, and of American University, Washington DC) live in rural Nottinghamshire. John's recreations include antiques (especially English domestic silver), genealogy, enjoying country life, and indulging in nostalgia.
John awaits presentation to Her Majesty The Queen at the City of London's 90th Birthday Dinner for HRH Prince Philip,
Fishmongers' Hall, June 2011 (Photo: Gerald Sharp Photography)
With HRH The Princess Royal at Prince Philip's 90th Birthday Dinner, Fishmongers' Hall, June 2011
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John (Senior Warden) and Marie welcome guests to the Midsummer Banquet of the Musicians' Company at Guildhall,
June 2012
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John Morehen accompanies the Lord Mayor of London, Ald. Sir Roger Gifford, at the Midsummer Banquet of the
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John presents Claire Iselin (Trinity Laban) with the Musicians' Company Silver Medal at Drapers' Hall (November 2012)
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Under the watchful eye of BBC Television cameras John Morehen, Sir Anthony Cleaver and Kathleen Duncan OBE
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John's Armorial Bearings were devised by Mr Hubert Chesshyre, CVO (Clarenceux King of Arms, 1997-2010), who explains the symbolism as follows:
The red, yellow and black are from the arms of New College, Oxford, King's College, Cambridge, and the Worshipful Company of Musicians. The Scales of Justice relate to John's service as a Justice of the Peace. The lyres are symbols of the Worshipful Company of Musicians and of the Office of Organist to United Grand Lodge of England. The moorhen, perched on the open fan, represents John's surname, and the chick is for the benefits he - with Marie's assistance! - has brought to children. The fan itself relates to John's maternal family line (Fann), while the motto 'Justitia' marks his obsession with fairness.
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President Barack Obama was the first politician to make full use of social media as part of his electoral campaign, and subsequently to keep in touch with his supporters by conducting question-and-answer sessions live on YouTube, and even tweeting live (or at least having someone tweet on his behalf) during his recent State of the Union address.
Now, our own President Zuma is taking a leaf out of Obama's book and also getting in on the social action. Far from the #JujuFriday controversy of a few months ago, this time the Office of the Presidency is calling for suggestions and comments in the run-up to this year's State of the Nation address – and doing so by tweetingabout it with the hashtag, #SONA2011. The Office says it has an active following on both Twitter and Facebook and feels this represents a considerable part of the constituency, which is able to get involved – who knew?!
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This test detects gene sequences in bacterial DNA. It is used to help diagnose infections caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea). A sample of endocervical cells or urethral cells or discharge may be collected for this test[1][2].
Laboratory tests may be done for many reasons. Tests are performed for routine health screenings or if a disease or toxicity is suspected. Lab tests may be used to determine if a medical condition is improving or worsening. Lab tests may also be used to measure the success or failure of a medication or treatment plan. Lab tests may be ordered for professional or legal reasons. The following is a possible reason why this test may be done:
When and how often laboratory tests are done may depend on many factors. The timing of laboratory tests may rely on the results or completion of other tests, procedures, or treatments. Lab tests may be performed immediately in an emergency, or tests may be delayed as a condition is treated or monitored. A test may be suggested or become necessary when certain signs or symptoms appear.
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Endocervical cells:
Written consent will be required for endocervical sampling. Review the consent form with the healthcare worker and ask any questions that you have before signing the consent form.
Tell the healthcare worker if you have a medical condition or are using a medication or supplement that causes excessive bleeding. If possible, schedule the procedure one week after your menstrual period. Do not douche or have sexual intercourse for 24 hours before the procedure.
You may be asked to urinate prior to your endocervical sampling. This will make it easier for the healthcare worker to see your cervical canal during the procedure and may make the procedure more comfortable for you.
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Before collection of urethral cells and/or urethral discharge for this test, you should not urinate during the hour prior to the test. This is because urine may minimize or clear your urethra (the tube that drains urine) of any organisms (germs), thus affecting the results of this test.
Urinate an hour or more before a sample is collected[1].
A sample of endocervical cells or urethral cells or discharge may be collected for this test.
For an endocervical sampling, you will be asked to lie on your back with your legs spread and feet placed in stirrups. A speculum will be inserted into your vagina. This tool is used to gently spread apart your vagina. A small brush is inserted into the endocervical canal and rotated. This is done to collect cells. Once a sufficient sample is collected, the brush is removed. The sample off the brush is then sent for testing.
A urethral culture procedure is used to collect cells samples and/or urethral discharge. This test is usually done on males only. For this procedure, you will be asked to lie on your back. The tip of the penis will be cleaned. A special thin swab will be inserted into the urethra. The swab will gently be twisted side to side and then remain still for a few seconds before it is removed. This is to allow the swab to absorb enough fluid to be cultured. It may be possible to get a sample by "milking" the urethra for discharge. Ask the healthcare worker if this is an appropriate option.
The amount of discomfort you feel will depend on many factors, including your sensitivity to pain. Communicate how you are feeling with the person doing the procedure. Inform the person doing the procedure if you feel that you cannot continue with the procedure.
You may feel mild discomfort, cramping, or pain during an endocervical sampling.
A urethral culture generally takes less than a minute. However, you may feel discomfort when the swab moves in the urethra.
After endocervical sampling, you may experience some light spotting (mild, occasional bleeding from the vagina). Generally, there are no activity restrictions after this procedure.
After a sample has been collected, avoid all sexual activities until you receive your results and speak to your healthcare worker.
Endocervical cells: An endocervical cell sample is collected using a method similar to a Pap smear. This procedure may cause light bleeding from the vagina. If you have a medical condition, or are using a medication or supplement that causes excessive bleeding, you are at a higher risk of bleeding during or after this procedure. The person doing this procedure may need to perform it more than once. Talk to your healthcare worker if you have any concerns about the risks of this procedure.
Urethral cells/discharge: Ask the healthcare worker to explain the risks of this procedure to you before it is performed.
Laboratory test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and many other factors. If your results are different from the results suggested below, this may not mean that you have a disease. Contact your healthcare worker if you have any questions. The following is considered to be a normal result for this test:
Ask your healthcare worker how you will be informed of the test results. You may be asked to call for results, schedule an appointment to discuss results, or notified of results by mail. Follow up care varies depending on many factors related to your test. Sometimes there is no follow up after you have been notified of test results. At other times follow up may be suggested or necessary. Some examples of follow up care include changes to medication or treatment plans, referral to a specialist, more or less frequent monitoring, and additional tests or procedures. Talk with your healthcare worker about any concerns or questions you have regarding follow up care or instructions.
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It's time to put what you learn to work. We're going to teach you how to code in 3 months and then get you really good by working on real projects. Getting ideas out you need to prototype, make it look right, and build it to test the market. These are the skills needed to get ideas out.
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We seek passionate folks interested in coding and startup culture. First we start with classes to pass on skills. Top students are selected to take part in additional paid work on live projects. This feeds directly into positions with companies.
The Hatchery Dev Shop is a rigorous 3-month training program that teaches students how to develop through immersion. Students attend three 3-hour workshops each week and work in teams to build sites and solve website issues while receiving training on how to find and fix software bugs. Making you better.
Classes are 3 nights a week. Holidays will be worked out with classes.
Classes limited to 30 people
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· Week1-2: Photoshop
What is Photoshop and how does it work
- Basic functions and tools in Photoshop
Detailed overview covering all tools
- Select and Direct Select
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- Levels, Curves, and HSL
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Saving formats
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What is Illustrator and how does it work
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- Select and Direct Select
- Warp, Skew, Distort
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- Circles, stars, and squares
- Bezier curves
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- History (how many command z' do I have?)
- Creating guides for Print, Web, TV
Stressing how important proper usage of guides are
- Bleed, Trim, and Safety
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