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I have hardwood floors and wanted to protect them from the new washer.
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- Posted by cleanteamofny (My Page) on Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 0:08
Not a good idea, the plastic will scuff the floor worse than the actual legs of the machine. Life is not to be perfect, enhancing the look of your floors leaves you less time of really living. |
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Contains the keyword Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States
Guiding children's learning of mathematics. Vol 12th. Belmont, Calif.: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning; 2011.
Step-by-step model drawing : solving word problems the Singapore way. Peterborough, N.H.: Crystal Springs Books; 2010.
Translating research for elementary school teachers. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; 2010.
Math teacher's survival guide : practical strategies, management techniques, and reproducibles for new and experienced teachers, grades 5-12. Vol 1st. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2010. Abstract
Math misconceptions : preK-grade 5 : from misunderstanding to deep understanding. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann; 2010.
Knowing and teaching elementary mathematics : teachers' understanding of fundamental mathematics in China and the United States. Vol Anniversary. New York: Routledge; 2010.
Models of intervention in mathematics : reweaving the tapestry. Reston, VA; New York: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Pearson; 2010.
Activities to undo math misconceptions : grades 3-5. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann; 2010.
Mathematics teaching, learning, and liberation in the lives of black children. New York: Routledge; 2009.

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[918] Prognostic Relevance of mTORC1 Pathway Components in Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
Theresa Kinard, Dinesh Rakheja, Ramy F Youssef, Yair Lotan, Vitaly Margulis, Jessica Sugianto, Payal Kapur. University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Background: The mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) pathway is dysregulated in many human cancers and agents targeting the mTORC1 are being clinical used. mTORC1 pathway interacts with effectors of cell cycle progression and ultimately regulates protein translation and cell proliferation. We undertook this study to ascertain if chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (ChRCC) demonstrates significant expression of mTORC1 pathway components and if the expression of activated mTORC1 has any prognostic significance.
Design: Standard immunohistochemical analysis was performed for p-S6, p-mTOR, p-4EBP1, HIF-1a, p-AKT, PI3K, PTEN on sections of tissue microarrays constructed from 43 primary ChRCC treated at our hospital with nephrectomy (1998-2008). Duplicate 1.0 mm cores of representative tumor were obtained from each case to construct the tissue microarrays. Cytoplasmic expression was assessed for each marker as the percentage of positive cells (0-3) and intensity of staining (0-3). A final Histo-score was calculated as the product of intensity and percentage and correlated with clinic-pathologic parameters.
Results: In our cohort, M:F ratio was 1.0 and mean age at diagnosis was 55.3 years. Mean tumor size was 7.0 cm. 8 (18.6%) had high pathologic stage (pT3-4), 3 (7.0%) developed metastases/recurrence, and 0 died of disease. Compared to normal proximal renal tubules, we found increased expression of p-S6 in 6 (14.0%) tumors, p-mTOR in 28 (65.1%), p-4EBP1 in 14 (32.6%), HIF-1a in 41 (95.3%), PI3K in 12 (27.9%), and p-AKT in 13 (30.2%). PTEN expression was reduced in 29 (67.4%) tumors. Two tail t-test showed increased expression of p-S6 (P=0.04), p-4EBP1 (P=0.00), and p-AKT (P=0.04) to be significantly associated with higher stage. In addition, there was a trend for higher stage tumors to show higher expression of PI3K (P=0.06).
Conclusions: In this current work in clinically annotated ChRCC where the patients had received no previous treatment, we found that increased expression of pS6, p-4EBP1, p-AKT, and PI3K correlates with higher tumor stage. Our results support consideration of therapeutically targeting PI3K/AKT/mTORC1 pathway in ChRCC.
Category: Genitourinary (including renal tumors)
Monday, March 19, 2012 9:30 AM
Poster Session I Stowell-Orbison/Surgical Pathology/Autopsy Awards Poster Session # 153, Monday Morning


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The original novel—a classic of Japanese and world literature and a stunningly beautiful story
Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life in medieval Japan is widely celebrated as the world's first novel—and is certainly one of its finest. Genji, the Shining Prince, son of an emperor, is a passionate character whose tempestuous nature, family circumstances, love affairs, alliances, and shifting political fortunes form the core of this magnificent epic. Royall Tyler's superb translation is detailed, poetic, and true to the Japanese original while allowing the English reader to appreciate its timeless beauty. In this deftly abridged edition, Tyler focuses on the early chapters, which vividly evoke Genji as a young man and leave him at his first moment of triumph. This edition also includes detailed notes, glossaries, character lists, and chronologies
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AddOn Spotlight: EveryQuest
There are a few addons now that let you see exactly what quests you have left to do on your way to Loremaster, and in this AddOn Spotlight we'll take a look at my personal favorite, EveryQuest. EveryQuest is a well integrated addon that existed prior to patch 3.3, where it would track all the quests you did since you installed EveryQuest. However now the functionality has been extended and serves as my preferred method in advancing my questing achievements.
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Expert training day for aspiring entrepreneurs
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WEDNESDAY IS being billed as 'How to Start a Business Day' for aspiring entrepreneurs in Fingal.
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WEDNESDAY IS being billed as 'How to Start a Business Day' for aspiring entrepreneurs in Fingal.
THE hearing of case involving two people who are alleged to have been involved in a road traffic incident in Skerries is to take place in March.
John Manning A GANG of five teenagers, some as young as 14, assaulted a young mother while she held her two-year-old son in her arms in a shocking attack at a Swords home.
ALMOST 250 people braved the cold to get active in the sixth annual 3 km walk organised by Fingal County Council Sports Office in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council to coincide with RTE's 'Operation Transformation' programme.
Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 8% last year to 21.7 million.News
Total flights in Irish airspace grew by 2.7% during 2014, marks a strong return to positive territory for almost all sectors of Irish air...News
Business owners across Fingal, as well as Louth, are set to benefit from a subsidised...News
A HUGE crowd braved the cold January weather for the traditional Captains' Drive-In at Corrstown Golf Club recently.News
A TEENAGER charged with a number of offences including the unauthorised taking of a car, bicycle and a truckster is to have his case...News
The local branch of the Labour Party on the Donabate/Portrane Peninsula has written to...News
A YOUNG man who was caught in possession of €30 worth of cannabis herb has been convicted and fined €300.News
A MAN charged with assaulting another man causing him harm has been sent forward for trial.News
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Facts about Appy
- Breed: Great Pyrenees/English Setter Mix
- Color: White
- Age: Adult
- Size: X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
- Sex: Female
Appy's Info...
I am already spayed and up to date with shots.
Appy is a very sweet female Great Pyrenees mix. She was first brought to the clinic, pregnant, to be euthanized after being abandoned at a house in the city but was taken in by Paws and Hooves instead. Appy is a really great dog and deserves a second chance at life! She would be a good inside/outside dog. Appy loves to play and run around outside. Appy is gentle and walks well on a leash. She has not been let out with goats or other livestock. Her adoption fee will be $50. If you are interested in adopting Appy, please contact the Paws and Hooves Rescue Foundation at (918) 696-5867.
Other Pets at Paws and Hooves Rescue Foundation
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Appy, a Stilwell Great Pyrenees/English Setter dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Great Pyrenees/English Setter for sale in Stilwell, or seeking a Great Pyrenees/English Setter dog from a breeder in Stilwell.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Stilwell already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Stilwell breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Great Pyrenees/English Setter breeders who help with Great Pyrenees/English Setter rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Stilwell paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Mists of Pandaria Beta: Watch the Horde intro to Pandaria {WoW}
Mar 29th 2012 1:55PM here it is:
it's funny, cause i jokingly thought to myself that we (alliance) would end up at SW harbor hopping on a plane to head to Pandaria, similar to our Twilight Highlands intro...
then i saw the video.
/sad panda
The Queue: Ask the beta testers {WoW}
Mar 22nd 2012 12:52PM Q4tQ:
since the Siege of Orgrimmar will be done by both Ally and Horde, do you think it might end up being our intro to cross-faction raiding?
Breakfast Topic: Been waiting an excrutiatingly long time for this {WoW}
Mar 8th 2012 2:05PM i had been farming Strat since BC for the Deathcharger with no luck... until this past Sunday when it FINALLY DROPPED!!!
suffice it to say, i understand your excitement, anne :) gratz!
Why Dragon Soul nerfs are good for everyone, especially hardcore guilds {WoW}
Feb 23rd 2012 2:35PM but if they really cared that much, wouldn't they have already completed the raid a while ago?
Is there such a thing as casually hardcore? {WoW}
Feb 17th 2012 1:13PM oh mah gawd anne... that song brings back SO many memories! i'm very happy to be hearing it again :)
A priest's guide to class romance {WoW}
Feb 14th 2012 9:29PM very awesome, Dawn :)
how have things been since your V-Day article last year about the footprint heart?
How to transmogrify your clothie into High Inquisitor Whitemane {WoW}
Feb 10th 2012 12:55PM Awesome! I'll have to try to put this together for my priest's shadow gear.
On a related note, would you be able to do an article on putting together a Paletress set?
Take the WoW Ironman Challenge {WoW}
Feb 7th 2012 12:58PM here's the link for the US forums:
WoW Moviewatch: Racial Stereotypes {WoW}
Jan 31st 2012 1:25PM awesome.
i especially loved the guest appearance of the gnome from Myndflame. brought back good memories.
The Queue: Behind the curtain {WoW}
Jan 31st 2012 1:19PM I vote for the WI team to come to PAX Prime 2012.


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Merging Information from Different Resources for New Insights into Climate Change in the Past and Future | |
Merging Information from Different Resources for New Insights into Climate Change in the Past and Future
Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 31, L13205, 8 July 2004. Shaopeng Huang Department of Geological Sciences University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
ABSTRACT: An understanding of climate history prior to industrialization is crucial to understanding the nature of the 20th century warming and to predicting the climate change in the near future. This study integrates the complementary information preserved in the global database of borehole temperatures [Huang et al., 2000], the 20th century meteorological record [Jones et al., 1999], and an annually resolved multi proxy model [Mann et al., 1999] for a more complete picture of the Northern Hemisphere temperature change over the past five centuries. The integrated reconstruction shows that the 20th century warming is a continuation to a long-term warming started before the onset of industrialization. However, the warming appears to have been accelerated towards the present day. Analysis of the reconstructed temperature and radiative forcing [Crowley, 2000] series offers an independent estimate of the transient climate-forcing response rate of 0.4 - 0.7 K per Wm-2 and predicts a temperature increase of 1.0-1.7 K in 50 years. Download data from the WDC Paleo archive: Integrated Northern Hemisphere Surface Temperature Reconstruction Global Database of Borehole Temperatures and Climate Reconstructions |
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Earth's History in 2 Minutes
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Quirky Cartoons Re-Imagine Famous Websites
What would happen if we took the meanings behind some of our favorite websites really literally? You might end up with the quirky Moleskine sketches of Mattias Adolfsson. His big headed character features in much of his sketches which you can see on behance.net… and for something completely different, check out his Baroque re-imagining of Star Wars.
Capturing Fashion on the Street: The Sartorialist
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As a graduate student, sometimes I really could use access to journals or databases of tables that for some reason my university doesn't subscribe to. I have friends at other Universities that do subscribe to these journals and it would be very helpful to have the data. Is it acceptable to ask them to retrieve the data? I don't really want to start this if it's going to run me afoul of the rules.
Is it against the law? Probably. It it scientific misconduct? A breach of ethics? Hardly. It is acceptable? It's your decision to make based on risk analysis. If you don't do it on a large scale (i.e. someone supplying many people with papers), it's probably okay. It is common practice. Also, be aware that many journal articles can now be found either in pre-print or post-print form online (though this depends widely on your field), either on institutional repositories or on the authors' webpages. If you're merely missing access every once in a while, you can also nicely ask the corresponding author. |
I would not explicitly acknowledge people who have helped you access papers that you don't have access to. As F'x pointed out, it's probably against the law, but it's unlikely to get you into trouble. The acknowledgement, however, creates more trouble than it needs to, because you're more or less explicitly stating that you got the journal in a clandestine way. So, I would just thank the person and leave it at that. |
I think it predominately depends on how you are accessing the other university's resources. If the resource is online and your collaborator grants you access either by sharing his username and password or through a network proxy, this is almost definitely in violation of computing guidelines of his university. To me asking him to knowingly violate a university policy, which is more or less reasonable, is ethically questionable. If the resource is online and your collaborator downloads the resource directly, that isn't ethically questionable. If he then shares that material with you it may violate copyright law and it may be ethically questionable. If for example you chose as a collaborator/employee a student who has access to this resource then it is ethically questionable since collaborating with researchers outside the university is beyond the normal scope of a students "job" description and therefore they are likely misusing the resource. If you chose a member of academic research staff (or possibly a grad student) as a collaborator, then they are really doing there job by collaborating. I see no ethical issues with this. It might even make sense to include them in the acknowledgments of any resulting publication. Something along the lines of |
I think that it would be against the law almost everywhere (because, in general, Institutions subscribe the journal / publisher so that its students / researchers / etc will have access to the material. The subscription is based in many factors such as how many persons will have access, how "important" the Institution is and will cite the provided articles etc. And the Institution would grant the students etc. the access based on the same contract. I don't think that any can give an unlimited right to make copies and distribute and so on. So, who would be breaking the law / the contract ? The friend who provides such access, in the first place. A point that "softens" this is the fair use, but it has a very tenue line where you (or your friend) is doing a fair use or not of that access. A solution: have you asked the Library of your University if they have some agreement with the University of your friend? Sometimes one Library can ask for books / journals / articles / etc from other Universities. |


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A cute collection of folk songs, and more
Folk Playground
(Putumayo Kids)
If you're looking for the perfect CD to take on a long car ride this summer, look no further. Putumayo Kids has put together a collection of songs that celebrate the folk tradition, with no two tracks alike. There's Zoe Lewis' yodeling ode to sheep (''White clouds with little black legs/ Standing 'neath the sky of the bluest blue/ I wonder what are you thinking as your little pink lips go round and round and chew''), and Trout Fishing in America's ode to ice cream (''One scoop, two scoop, three scoop, four/ If the cone was bigger, then I'd have more'').
From familiar favorites (Laurie Berkner with ''Froggie Went A-Courtin''' and Dan Zanes with ''Hop Up Ladies'') to Brady Rymer's Dylanesque ''It's All How You Look at It,'' there's not a dud in the bunch. The capper is a wonderfully bluesy hymn, ''Just Look Up,'' by Eric Bibb, who does his folksinger dad, Leon, proud. A Eileen Clarke
Recommended ages: 2 and up
Henrietta: There's No One Better
By Martine Murray
What a fresh, original chapter book for young readers! Henrietta P. Hoppenbeek is a spunky little kid who's got ''hair like spaghetti, a diamond crown, a woolly mammoth, long green socks, a big bad habit of making things up,'' a baby brother, Albert, ''who's the size of a sock,'' and an exceedingly naughty dog, Madge. Her adventures and misadventures are chronicled in wild, funny, occasionally lopsided text, and punctuated with giggle-inducing illustrations. The second-grader I gave this to lapped it up and then proceeded to read it a second time and then, unbelievably, a third. A Tina Jordan
Recommended ages: 7-10
Fat Camp
By Deborah Blumenthal
By her own definition, Cam Phillips is ''pudgy.'' ''And don't ask me what I weigh, I'm not telling,'' she informs the reader testily. She becomes even testier when her image-conscious parents thin, the pair of them pack her off to a weight-loss camp. What happens that summer to Cam, and to the friends she makes at camp (and the friend she leaves back at home), might be the stuff of melodrama, but it's the stuff teenagers will relate to, no matter what they weigh. B+ TJ
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"This delicious vegan potato salad comes from one of my new favorite cookbooks: Veganomicon, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook.. The recipe, as written, makes an enormous amout, but can easily be halved. I love the addition of thinly sliced cucumbers and dijon mustard to this familiar picnic favorite! This recipe calls for something called Vegenaise, which is my favorite brand of vegan mayonaise, containing no eggs."
Serving Size: 1 (260 g)
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"Mmmmmm. Definitely one of the best potato salads out there. I used pickles in place of the cucumber with wonderful results. I will be making it again soon for sure. Thank you."
"Delish!! This salad made believers out of the potato salad haters. Plus, nobody can tell that it's vegan."
"When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make it. The cucumbers, Dijon mustard, dill and turmeric make this potato salad way more "exciting" than the usual potato salads. I don'y buy vegan mayonnaise, so I had to use regular Hellman's. I'm sure it's just as great with the Veganaise. The only thing I added was some chopped scallions. This recipe is a keeper! Thanx for posting."


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This retro inspired armchair features a beautiful curved back finished in a rich espresso brown. Perfect for residential or contract environments. Stocked in cognac, ivory and grey bonded leather. Dimensions: 28L x 25W x 29H inches Seat Height: 16.5 inches Material: Leather-Ivory#1 Frame: Solid Wood Finish: Ivory Our furniture is non-returnable for reasons other than manufacturer defect or shipping damage. This item requires white glove delivery. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.


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American Legion honors students going to service academies
Fayette County Post 105 of The American Legion has a long running program to recognize all graduating seniors from our county schools that have received appointments to the five military academies. Five recent graduates attended the May meeting of Post 105 and were honored for their selection as appointees as they prepare to depart soon for their respective academies. Attending from McIntosh were Tim Sullivan, United States Naval Academy; Carl Eifert, United States Air Force Academy; Jacob Fountain, United States Military Academy at West Point; Libby Taylor, United States Air Force Academy and John Janigian, United States Military Academy at West Point . From Our Lady of Mercy was Tracy Daniels, United States Naval Academy. Photo/Special.
A speaker leads students in a creepy chant of "I am an Obama Scholar!" at Lincoln Bassett Middle School in New Haven, Connecticut. The chant is part of an educational program called the "Obama Initiative."
You're unbalanced. Every student in the United States who achieves this year and is designated a Presidential Scholar receives a certificate signed by the President of the United States. (This year - President Obama) To take away from the pride and achievement of this community with your sick, snide remarks is a disservice to Fayette County. You may have 'followers' but I don't think they would attack the hard work and accomplishments of our students.
We have this kind on nonsense being "taught" in public schools on the taxpayer dime and you call me unbalanced? Did you watch the video?
A. The video doesn't take away anything from the kids.
B. There was nothing sick about my remarks. The only sick thing I saw was the chant being taught to the students by the muslim in the turban.
C. I don't expect anyone to "follow" me. That type of group-think is for liberals.
Thanks for sharing. No 'turban' wearing person in video. Chanting to strive for excellence is taught in all schools hopefully. There aren't many like you left in our country - hallelujah!! There are 'conservatives' who support instilling pride and positive goals in all young Americans. . .not just liberals. You might have felt more comfortable if the youngsters in the video were chanting hateful slogans and learning how to fire weapons. Hmmmmm. You will fail at 'undoing' our country.
What you incorrectly call a 'turban' is actually:
In West Africa, a kufi cap is the traditional hat for men, and is part of the national costume of most of the countries in the region. It is worn by Christians, Muslims, and African Jews. Many grandfathers and other older men wear a kufi everyday to symbolize their status as wise elders, religious people, or family patriarchs.
Good, better, best. Never let it rest 'til your good is the better and your better is the best!!
Kufi, Turban - Tomayto, Tomahto
So if being an "Obama Scholar" is a good thing, why do you describe my original post as "sick and snide"? It's all good. Just sayin'.
Future Leaders all! What an awesome accomplishment. These young men and woman have worked hard to get to this point in their lives and have what it takes to do well at their respective Academy! Good Luck and God Speed!
This is quite an accomplishment for these young Americans!
Kudos to Post 105 for their time and effort in acknowledging OVER ACHIEVEMENT!
. .also to their parents, teachers, and a supportive community!! These appointments go to the BEST!!


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How to Donate to Your College Even When You're Poor
Your phone rings. You look down to see a number you recognize; this call has come dozens of times before. Maybe you answer, and hear the cheerful voice from your alma mater asking once more for money, a request you'll have to regretfully decline right now. Maybe you ignore it, hoping the caller will understand the message you're trying to send by not answering: "I'm poor!"
For many young college graduates, making enough money to eat, pay bills and student loans, and stash a little away for a rainy day is a struggle in itself. Unemployment and underemployment, where you're employed in a job for which you're significantly overqualified, are both still serious problems for recent grads. Even those in jobs related to the careers they want aren't necessarily making enough money to easily cover all their necessary expenses, let alone low-priority expenses like charity. While many young people may want to contribute to their universities, monetary donations just aren't an option available to everyone.
So how do you give back to your university when you're poor? Turns out there are a lot of ways.
Volunteering may conjure images of roadside crews cleaning up litter or people painting houses, but there are hundreds of ways you can volunteer. Harvard recently made news when it sent out an email to thousands of alumni asking them to volunteer as online mentors and discussion group managers for an online humanities course. While most schools aren't asking for this kind of volunteers (yet), there are often plenty of options for alumni who want to get involved in some capacity.
The University of Oklahoma Alumni Association Executive Director Dave Hail says they often use the "three Ts" to describe the contributions alumni can make to their schools: time, talent, and treasure. "Of course the financial contributions are important, but in many ways, time and talent can benefit the university just as much," Hail says.
On the more typical volunteering side, many schools offer programs for community service or event volunteers, which can be ongoing or just take a day of your time. Arizona State University involves alumni in its ASU Cares program where community volunteer projects are organized around the country once a year. Stanford University also hosts a Global Day of Service. Take a look at your alma mater's website to see if there's a day you can take part in improving your own community in the name of your school.
There are plenty of unique (and entertaining) opportunities for volunteering across the country.
- Arizona State alum can help throw tailgates at away games.
- University of South Florida encourages alumni to advocate on its behalf to the legislature as part of its Council of 100.
- At the University of Pennsylvania, opportunities range from volunteering at the library, sewing lap quilts for cancer patients at the cancer research institute, or helping out at the annual Homecoming Run.
Volunteering for campus events can be a great way to contribute to the university by making sure current students have the best experience possible. "Alumni involvement in the university community can help 'pay it forward' to students by enriching their experiences and keeping traditions alive," says Dr. Larry Routh, an alumni career specialist at the University of Nebraska.
Most schools have banks of volunteering opportunities for alumni, so no matter where your talents or interests lie, you can find a way to give back to your community and your school.
Off campus, recruitment is a common and important task that alumni can take on such as the case in Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia. University of Alabama alumni can volunteer as recruiters or recommend students for DISCOVERING BAMA, a highly personalized campus visit for high school students interested in the university. The University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and many colleges across the country also have official programs for alumni to help recruit the next generation. If yours doesn't, you can still contribute by recommending your school to intelligent and talented high school students in your community. Answer their questions and encourage them to look into your alma mater if you think they'd be a good fit.
"A university is so much more than the physical buildings, facilities, and programs that often get the headlines," says Hail. "The community created by the people involved really defines a university. We have a tendency to think in terms of student recruit/enrolled student/graduate and have these lines that define our relationship to our alma mater. But the best-case scenario is when those lines are blurred and we think about it as a continuum of experience. When we as alumni continue that relationship, we not only feel like we're still a part of the university community but a part of a whole new generation's experience as well."
Career guidance
With a tough job market that relies largely on who you know and whether you understand how to get your foot in the door, students can benefit greatly from hearing from alumni working in their chosen field. You could even argue that they benefit more, or at least more directly, from contributions to their careers than they do from monetary donations you make to a general fund.
Even if you're a more recent graduate who has found a job, you have great insight into today's economic climate. "I've found giving career advice to students about to graduate to be a fulfilling, free way to give back to my alma maters," Zane Schwarzlose, who works in Internet marketing at Fahrenheit Marketing and earned degrees at Texas A&M University and the University of Texas, says. "Since I'm in a very specific field, I let the career advisor (at my alma mater) know that I'm willing to help students. If she hears about a student who wants to go into Internet marketing, she can send them my contact information."
Just making yourself available like Schwarzlose has can have an impact on students' career prospects. If you don't know who to contact, reach out to alumni relations or your specific college within the university and they should be able to put you in touch with the right person.
If you want to be more actively involved in a student's life, find out if there's a mentoring program set up. For example, there's an Alumni Mentor Network for Oklahoma University alumni, according to Hail; current students can contact alumni within their field or in a specific geographic region for advice in leadership, finding contacts, interviewing, and more. Fordham University has a similar mentoring program, helping students get advice on their resumes, visit workplaces, and learn to network. There are often mentoring programs for more specific demographics, such as University of Nebraska's Cather Circle, a professional development program for women, or the Villanova Law Minority Mentoring Program. Teaming up with an alumnus with first-hand experience in a field or location they're interested in is an invaluable experience for any student about to face the real world or trying to decide on a career path.
Alumni career events are also excellent opportunities to share your knowledge. They can be a useful option for people who may not have enough time to become a mentor, but want to contribute. Most schools provide chances for alumni to come back for single events, like roundtable discussions, workshops, and mock interviews if their expertise fits the event. If your knowledge is more limited than these events allow, you can always contact a professor or dean from your academic program to see if you might come to a class one day as a guest speaker or even Skype in to chat.
Greek life
If you went Greek during your time in school, your ties to that organization may be just as strong as your ties to the university itself. You don't have to choose between supporting one or the other. By giving back to your Greek organization, you are also helping to continue traditions and community-building at your school.
Greek alumni can give back in many of the same ways college alumni do. Nicki Meneley, the executive director of the National Panhellenic Conference, suggests serving as mentors to collegiate members, giving advice on job searches, and support in networking. "Especially if a sorority alumna is an 'expert' in a specific field or situation, she can serve as a great speaker for a chapter's programming or meetings," she says. "If a sorority alumna can provide valuable advice to a collegiate chapter, or even an entire Panhellenic community, she is giving back in a very unique way and it will mean a lot to the organization as a whole."
Don't have the expertise? Just represent your organization. "One of the best ways to support sorority life as an alumna is to 'tell your story' and to spread the word about the wonderful benefits of sorority life to women who are interested in getting involved," Meneley says. "For example, Alumnae Panhellenic organizations often host recruitment information events to help educate women in their area who want to join a sorority on how the process works and why sorority life is beneficial to their college experience."
How to Get Started
- Do your research: Universities rely on donations and volunteer efforts of alumni and friends to thrive, so most schools include helpful information on their websites. Check out the pages for your alumni relations department, your alumni association, and calendar of events. How do you fit in? Look up alumni events at Homecoming, whether there are mentoring and volunteering programs in place, or if other alumni have previously acted as guest speakers.
- Get in contact: If you can't find what you're looking for on your school's website, reach out. If you have an idea in mind for how you want to help or if you just want to make yourself available, contact alumni relations or professors in your academic program. They'll probably be open to your suggestions or put you in contact with someone who can help you put your plan into action.
- Find a chapter: A disadvantage many alumni face is living far from campus. Volunteering for campus events or ongoing campus projects isn't possible, especially when you consider the costs of travel and accommodation. But that's not the only way to get involved. Most schools have alumni chapters in major cities and online communities for those who don't live near a chapter. Find out what's available in your community and get involved. Even contributing to discussions or answering potential student questions online can go a long way. And if there's no chapter in your town, reach out to your school or alumni association to find out about starting one.
- Consider all of your skills: If you're a young alumnus, you may not have established yourself in your field yet, but that doesn't mean you don't have some skills or knowledge to contribute. Are you skilled in graphic design, have great organizational skills, or have created an awesome network for yourself? Ask your university or specific school if they need any posters designed, find out if your local alumni chapter is looking for help planning an event, or offer yourself to students in your field for networking advice and some contacts. Still stumped at what you can offer? At the very least, you have first-hand experience with the current job market as a new grad that you can share, something professors can't give their students.
"It's a common and reasonable misconception that alumni can only contribute when they have the financial resources to write a check," Hail says. "Serving on a local club committee, hosting a table at student recruitment event, volunteering to be a mentor, or offering expertise to students in your academic area are all great ways to stay involved without any financial gift. All of these things can serve to be a part of the continuum of experience with our alma mater, and that lifetime relationship is priceless."
Even if you don't have the cash to hand out the next time the university fundraisers call you, don't ignore the non-monetary contributions you can make to your school. Making a connection with your school and helping create a positive experience for future generations can be just as beneficial. Find out what opportunities your school already offers and don't be afraid to suggest new ways that you'd like to give back.


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Why is it so hard to take the time to wander around a national park or to sit and read a book or journal a little?
You'd think that, with all the free time I have (I work 40 hours/week and have a 45 minute commute each way, but I do not have a family or any obligations really), I'd be happy to do those things -they are relaxing, enjoyable, and cost nothing.
Instead, I find myself wanting to do activities that promise to energize me, but usually end up numbing my mind and/or draining me -watching popular TV shows is not relaxing (it does distract from the real world, but that's not the same as relaxing or centering), heading to a yoga class can be pretty expensive and requires scheduling, and going out for a meal is definitely not cheap and, for me, can be an extremely stressful event. Most actitivies that seem like they would be a good way to chill, actually end up being time wasters and don't lead me any nearer to peace. And although yoga or a nice run do help, I still have to actually schedule them, which often requires some planning and an effort to "beat the clock." It's easy for me to try to schedule a yoga class or a run into my day in between work and cooking dinner and cleaning the house -it's one more thing to fill my planner/iCal app, but it's sooooo much harder for me to leave an entire day open to do "nothing" but explore, unplug, and let myself wander.
If I try to give myself space to just "be," I end up feeling guilty or anxious that I am spending my previous 2 days a week (Saturday and Sunday) on something not productive for myself, such as doing laundry or prepping meals for the week, or running all of those errands. I actually find that I have to schedule or plan time to do something when I want to just "be." That seems so wrong to me. It doesn't seem like it should be so difficult to relax and have spontaneous time. When I want to relax and just breathe, I schedule a yoga class, a massage, or long run.
I want to stop feeling like my weekends are so precious, like I need to be productive during them, and like I need to do as much as possible in them in order to optimize them. Of course, things like grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and getting my car's oil changed are not things I can ignore forever, but I would like to stop feeling harried by such tasks on my weekends.
Until recently, I think I assumed that everyone felt this way. But apparently not. Some people have learned to cope with the stress in better ways than I have, or naturally don't struggle with perfectionism as much as I do. The main reason I have realized this is the examples that some of my newer friends have been to me. They live in the moment much more than I; their ability to roll with the punches and their lack of need to plan and analyze every possible option for their future is inspiring. They don't go into things blind, nor do they act foolishly, but I admire the way that they do what they can in the moment and try to waste as little time and effort as possible so that they can actually live.
If you're still having trouble relaxing, and you need a quick meal that is easy to grab-and-go while you transition to a less hectic mindset (or you just want an easy, yummy, healthy smoothie), try the recipe below.
How do you handle your time on the weekends?
Do you feel the need to "binge" on entertainment to make up for the work week?
Do you feel guilty about not attending to chores?
Or have you made peace with enjoying life and balancing all of its demands?
Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Smoothie (Meal replacement)
Serves 1
- 3/4 cup milk (I use organic whole milk, you can use any type though)
- 1 frozen banana
- 3-4 ounces firm tofu (I use 1/4 of the 14oz nasoya package)
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- *some options to mix things up* cocoa and more honey, chocolate syrup, frozen berries, nut butter
Blend all ingredients together in your favorite blender until smooth. Pour into tall glass and enjoy.


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During the weekend hundreds of volunteers drove their cars loaded with supplies to devastated communities. On Sunday, some 600 New Yorkers piled onto buses to hand out food and water as part of New York Cares. And corporate America – from retailer Macy's to airline JetBlue – is raising money for relief operations.
The bulk of the money is going to the American Red Cross, which had raised $35 million as of Friday. However, that number will rise sharply: On Friday night alone, an NBC telethon raised another $23 million.
In addition, over the weekend, sports teams kicked in with some major contributions: Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, pledged $1 million; the National Basketball Association and its players' association committed to another $1 million; Madison Square Garden donated $500,000 and said it will host a telethon.
And Dwayne Wade, the Miami Heat star, said he would donate his pay for a game – about $210,000 – after he was criticized for tweeting about the awful traffic to get into New York for a game against the Knicks.


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Sound System Design Essentials ? Part 3
Most audio pros know that loudspeaker data can be used to predict important aspects of a sound system's performance at the drawing board stage of a project. But it's also possible to extend the concept to array design.
Array modeling software can be used to predict the shape of the new pattern as a function of frequency, as well as account for the distance-dependence of the response. The numerous variables and their interdependence make array design impossible without the right software tools.
All arrays will exhibit lobing because of phase interaction between the elements. The perfect array that behaves like a single loudspeaker simply doesn't exist. But some array designs are vastly superior to others and can produce adequately smooth coverage to large audience areas.
Pick Your TypeIn most line arrays, the loudspeakers are relatively small and designed to be tightly packed and aimed in the same direction, allowing their interaction to produce the desired coverage pattern. Line arrays have constraints on minimum and maximum length that let them do their thing. Many line arrays have succumbed to value engineering that resulted in an array that was too short for its intended application.
With the point array, the idea is just the opposite: the loudspeakers are physically large, and the resulting aggressive pattern control is used to minimize interaction between adjacent devices, even when spaced very close together. Each array element is aimed at a different seating area, and overlap is minimized.
Exploded arrays break up the audience into zones and attempt to place a loudspeaker on each one. They are often positioned along an arc with several box dimensions between each element. Unlike line arrays and point arrays, exploded arrays are less dependent on the characteristics of the individual array elements to work. This makes them an attractive approach when conventional point-source loudspeakers must be used to cover a large room.
So, step one is to determine which array type you need. It is also possible to use a hybrid approach, such as using the line array for low frequencies and the point array for high frequencies.
Low-frequency array design is, perhaps, the trickiest, because at low frequency, most of the array elements are quite non-directional. This means that the array's radiation pattern is not determined by where you point the boxes. Instead, it is determined by the complex phase interactions of the individual elements, and it easily can be the opposite of what is expected and desired.
This presents a very fundamental problem for many full-range, trapezoidal loudspeakers when used in overhead arrays. If they are positioned for proper HF coverage, for instance, side by side, they are in the wrong orientation for proper low-frequency coverage. The "bass alley" heard in many concert systems is an example of what can result from this interaction, as does the low-frequency build-up often experienced on stage from an overhead array.
The ramifications of a bad array design are significant. They include uneven coverage, poor gain before feedback, reduced speech intelligibility, improper imaging and seat-dependent frequency response — in short, most of the problems that people complain about concerning sound systems.
Bad arrays are often overequalized in an attempt to correct them, which can make things worse. Some hope that the answer to these common system problems is more signal processing, but in most cases, DSP is just a Band-Aid thrown on a bigger, underlying problem.
The loudspeaker system is a filter through which all sound heard by the audience must pass. The array design may prove to be the most significant single factor in determining the quality of the sound experienced in the space, other than the room's acoustics. Designing good arrays is a monumental engineering task that requires powerful software, good data, and a good understanding of electro-acoustics.
Pat Brown is president of Synergetic Audio Concepts (Syn-Aud-Con) Inc. and Electro-Acoustic Testing Company (ETC) Inc. Syn-Aud-Con conducts training seminars worldwide in audio and acoustics for those who operate, design and install sound reinforcement systems. ETC performs precision loudspeaker tests for the audio industry. Pat can be reached at email@example.com.


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Deftly staying afloat amid the aftermath of Katrina, a New Orleans systems integrator works quickly to build a sprawling surveillance system for a rebuilding casino.
All analog video images captured by the cameras are routed by a Pelco 9780 matrix switcher to the Jupiter display wall processor, as well as a Pelco Endura IP recording solution, which converts the analog video signals into digital and copies it to a Pelco RAID 5 storage farm. This server system —which was furnished by IT distributor CDW — features more than 400 hard drives capable of storing up to 170 Terabytes of data.
The entire surveillance system is controlled with a custom-designed user interface, created in Version 4 of 360 Surveillance's Cameleon software, which ties individual software management for components such as the cameras and the videowall into one graphical user interface (GUI).
"That interface is the glue that holds everything together and really minimizes the complexity of operating this system," Francioni notes. "From an operator's perspective, you're only dealing with one system."
All told, the addition of a videowall drove the cost of integrating the head-end room up about 15 percent higher than it would have been with a standard casino command & control install. "But it was a value thing rather than a cheapest price thing," Francioni notes.
Not only did the videowall provide a solution that eliminated the clutter of having dozens of individual monitors scattered about, it provided casino surveillance staffers with a more aesthetically pleasing solution that enabled them to more precisely control their display environment.
Building this head-end system was also the toughest challenge for IES, given the project's short execution timeline. With Penn National officials anxious to get the Boomtown back online, the integrator had to be in and out in 90 days, its work complete by the end of June.
"We pre-assembled the majority of the rack-mounted systems in New Orleans," Francioni says. "We then broke it down, shrink-wrapped it, had everything delivered to the site, then re-assembled it. There's so much confusion at a site like that — there are far less distractions by doing it here at our own facility."
The day afterFortunately for IES, its Big Easy headquarters survived the ravages of Katrina with only a broken window. However, with the city flooded and largely evacuated — and a number of employees' homes destroyed — the company's biggest challenge was staying open and available for the coming influx of new business.
"My partners and I all evacuated to Houston," Francioni explains. "And for the first few days after the storm, we literally operated the business from the dining room table at my brother-in-law's house. My partners lost their homes, and a number of employees lost theirs, too. We told everyone to take care of their personal business first, and if you can come to work, come to work. Nobody missed a paycheck."
Once Francioni and his team had a chance to regroup, one of the first orders of business was to consolidate headquarters into the company's Baton Rouge, LA, satellite office, which was only shuttered for a day amid the calamity. The power at that facility remained out for some time, but IES purchased a generator to sustain operations. "We took 8,700 square feet of employees (in the headquarters office) and put them in 2,500 square feet in Baton Rouge," Francioni says, noting that the company's server system was also migrated over to the building.


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- Release Date: Mar 21, 2014
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Mar 22, 2014
Apr 5, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Mar 21, 2014Definitely a must see movie to see. The Thursday first run show was crowded, and this was people paying $12,25 to see this movie in the Titan X theater. I didn't get to read the book, but I enjoyed the storyline of the movie. They picked the perfect actors for the roles! I will definitely go and read the 2nd book to see what will be coming up in the next movie! Don't miss this one. :)
Mar 21, 2014
Apr 4, 2014From what I've watched, whether or not you've read the book or not, Divergent is simply a love it or hate it film.
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Jul 24, 2014The acting is generic (pretty much the norm for any film focused around teenagers), The plot is seriously lacking and painfully uninteresting, and the character development is almost non-existent. It did not take long for me to lose interest once I realized how crappy of a movie it was going to be. Don't even bother with it.
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Mar 25, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Mar 23, 2014
Mar 21, 2014A must see movie! Two strong leads; both perfect actors for the role; with a good plot. I'm not a teenager, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie; didn't even think once about possibly needing to go to the bathroom during the whole 2 hours and 20 minute movie. This movie should be a hit; possible making over 50 million this weekend; hopefully hitting 100 million.
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Jul 29, 2014Divergent arrives with a whimper in the crowded post - Harry Potter young adult franchises largely due to it's failure in generating thrills for most of the movie and it's overly derivative plot.
Mar 31, 2014
Mar 21, 2014I love divergent. I was already a major fan of the book way before the movie came out, and I honestly was not disappointed with how the movie turned out. A great cast to a great movie.
Mar 21, 2014I could not have picked a better cast or director for this movie. Neil burger executed this pretty darn well, and the book to movie adaptation was amazing. I am a fan of the books, and I loved this movie. A must see for everyone, book readers and non book readers. Everyone in the theatre was having a good time, and that is the real reason of movies (to me).
Mar 22, 2014First things first, this movie is ridiculously long. 2 1/2 hours movie that goes nowhere for the first 2 hours is quite the JOB for a moviegoer. Could have easily been a 1 1/2 hour movie. Movie drags on with little to no plot. Very predictable. Save your money and just watch the trailer. Plenty of other movies to watch.
May 3, 2014
Mar 24, 2014We are presented with yet another distopian society. The film tells the story of a young lady who doesn't quite fit in. The story is entertaining and I would watch it again. Here society is divided into groups and when a person is young they are encouraged to join the group that fits their temperament. This is more action less sci-fi than other films in this genre.
Sep 2, 2014This movie is complete drivel. It is made for people who thought Twilight was a great movie and the Hunger Games a masterpiece. If this is you, you may like this movie. For everyone else it just plain sucks.
Apr 1, 2014
Aug 31, 2014Long story short: too long, un-charismatic femme lead, and tired premise (you've seen it before). Limited demographic of interest: pre/early-teens, adults will yawn - repeatedly.
Apr 17, 2014I'm giving 8 to the movie because as a person that has read the book I felt that there were some details that shouldn't have been left behind, however Im giving 8 to the movie because even when you didn't read the book you'll understand it without trying too hard and they were kind of true to the book, they weren't mayor changes so yeah, I'm looking forward to Insurgent :).
Mar 29, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Mar 29, 2014The critics are... unfair! The movie is great! Shailene Woodley is awesome in her role! Yeah, he's not like the book, but the adaptation is better than The Hunger Games adaptation! If you like the books, you have to see the movie! If you love Shailene Woodley, you have to see the movie! The question is... How can't you love her?
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Mar 25, 2014Haven't read the book but i'm pretty sure it's better than the movie i saw couple of days ago! Predictable,Strange and Dumb movie! Trust me you don't wanna see it... or at least more than once!
Jul 24, 2014I watched this movie with no expectations, and Wow... this is film is an eye pleaser! I very much enjoyed the story, can't wait to see the sequels Insurgent and Allegiant Parts 1 & 2! Neil Burger did a great job directing! Top notch action, drama, sci-fi film so far this year...!
Mar 23, 2014This movie Divergent is a flop only because Kate Winslet is fully covered. Winslet may have won her 13 yr old daughter's accolade but not from 'your true fans'.
Aug 8, 2014This was an average movie. The lead actress was too weak to captivate and the story just never drew you in. This was certainly no Hunger Games, but perhaps still worth the watch.
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Apr 15, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Mar 21, 2014This is amazingly!! The best YA MOVIE. Congradulations Neil for the best movie can I see. Veronica taks for de stores. Shailenne and Theo James are a perfect Four and Tris.
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Mar 28, 2014I never read the book, but I saw the movie anyway and I thought that it was alright but nothing all that great. I will probably read the book eventually but not anytime soon. I just wasn't all that captivated at some points, but I do think that there was some pretty good action from time to time. I would probably only recommend this movie to fans of the book.
Mar 30, 2014
Mar 30, 2014Divergent is definitely a must see for all ages. I really enjoyed it, however compared to the book it was very different, but overall it was good. I think that they cut out a lot of the good parts of what was in the books. if you have already seen the movie and read the book you will know what I'm talking about.
Jul 24, 2014"Divergent" has an outstanding cast but the director wastes them in a script that borrows heavily from Harry Potter, Twilight series and Hunger Games.
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May 20, 2014Too similar to Harry Potter and especially to The Hunger Games saga. A teenager girl has been chosen to save the world in the future. This is what a teenager will be looking for when Katniss movies are over.
Jul 25, 2014Divergent is one the most intense films I have seen all year, I have never read the books but Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Tiller, Kate Winslet (Basically everyone in this movie) did a great job, even with similarities it is enough with its own thing.
Jul 24, 2014Definitely I love this movie very interesting and as a viewer I could understand what the movie is all about. To me I prefer this movie to Hunger games. I can recommend Divergent to anybody to watch.
Nov 10, 2014Divergent arrives with a whimper in the crowded post - Harry Potter young adult franchises largely due to it's failure in generating thrills for most of the movie and it's overly derivative plot.
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Jul 23, 2014Tris is no Katniss Everdeen, and Divergent is a better film for not trying to impersonate a similar trilogy. It won't excite the world to the extent of The Hunger Games but this more humble offering is nevertheless exciting, fun and satisfying.
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Jul 6, 2014Good adaptation of the popular Young Adult novel. Not as good as The Hunger Games, but having a great cast help. Woodley is shaping up to become the next big thing. Worth a look.
Dec 7, 2014
Jul 27, 2014Not up to the caliber of " The Hunger Games" but a solid film that gives a good dose of excitement in the final 30 minutes. Divergent might be a tad long but good acting by Winslet and Woodley make for an interesting series to come.
Jul 27, 2014While its premise is a little silly, Divergent manages to be entertaining even with noticeably bad and corny moments. I was impressed enough to be interested in what happens next.
Mar 25, 2014I enjoyed it thoroughly, and not because i've already read the book. It's very exciting and heart-racing. I know it's a tad bit like "The Hunger Games", but there's a distinct difference about the two of them. I love Shailene Woodley and Theo James, they're the key ingredient of the movie. Plus... Kate Winslet being so cold you just don't care even a bit. Watch it and be the judge yourself.
Mar 24, 2014
Aug 10, 2014This movie was a complete waste of time. It was nothing more than a knockoff of The Hunger Games, only it didn't have the suspense, the action, the plot, or the Jennifer Lawrence of the Hunger Games. Overall, this movie is just a pointless movie mean to cash in on a book for teenage girls.
Apr 24, 2014
Jan 25, 2015The movie is entertaining enough and there are really talented people involved, but the script is weak and the story in general does not quiet take off. It is decent and the best thing is probably that there is room for improvement in the upcoming sequels. Just for when you have a couple of hours you don´t know what to do and have seen all the other better films out there.
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Dec 4, 2014Another bad movie released this year. Story is not very good. Acting is not very good. I was bored most of the time. This entire idea about how they are divided into factions is pretty stupid to me.
Sep 4, 2014It's simple: if you want to see a good movie, go somewhere else. This is a terrible product, made to please those teenagers full of hormones and very little time to see or read something good.
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Sep 6, 2014In itself an interesting concept, the movie was riddled with cliches and was dragged out a lot longer than necessary. I'm not too sure about the actors either. Very mixed performances. But overall enjoyable, although not amazing in any way
Apr 26, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Sep 25, 2014Lame and just downright stupid copy of the hunger games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Apr 12, 2014
Sep 30, 2014The Movie haven't great change from the book and i like this.
The film is a little long, but the history is really big.
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Jul 26, 2014Shailene Woodley is the worst choice for this movie and this is bad because she is near all the 2 hours . she is so **** dull unlike ashley judd (the mother) she was awesome . theo james is another bad choice . i only wish they do better next time after they know their roles better . never read the book but its simply great story .
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Nov 23, 2014Divergent, sin dudas, está un poco infravalorada, el film es entretenido y su historia es interesante, le hace falta mejores críticas de las que tiene, ya que la película, en general, es buena.
Jul 17, 2014Divergent was amazing, although the book was still much better. The movie was still very good, very well directed by the same director of Limitless, Neil Burger, and very well portrayed by Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtenay, Kate Winslet, etc.
Jul 23, 2014Though it can be cliché and predictable at times, "Divergent" is a loyal adaptation that moderately succeeds due to its solid acting, visual panache, and adequate direction.
Mar 21, 2014As someone who hasn't read the books, I really enjoyed it. Honestly I didn't expect to like it after reading some of the reviews but it was good. Great acting from both Theo James and Shailene Woodley. I'm a fan!
Mar 23, 2014Just as good as the book.Exceedingly average. You could tell from the trailer it wasn't going to be a big blockbuster. It's just one of THOSE movies..
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Mar 29, 2014It was a good movie but I wish I could read review so I didn't waste my money to go theater for watch it. I don't like ending. it seems like okay lets end it! or it is saying to audience, we will make second one and get ur money. I don't think I will go to if they make second one. I wish i didn't go. You could watch it at home. it is not that bad.
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Apr 6, 2014Should have a giant warning "For Teenage Girls Only"!! If you liked Hunger Games you will be disappointed by this movie..........................................................................................................
Loyal to the novel, but welcoming enough for newbies, Divergent does a decent if not jawdropping job of bringing its dystopian world to life.
The more you scrutinise the society Roth and these screenwriters have created, the more it seems a chintzily self-designed dystopia whose rules and entire infrastructure are pure cardboard.
Smart, tough and a little bit cool, this is an intriguing opening rather than a slam-dunk in its own right, but the cast - and especially Woodley - make it sufficiently diverting to merit a place in the action franchise ranks.


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Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl last night! I pulled this outfit together in about five minutes as I was rushing to get out the door for our Super Bowl party! (Go Ravens!) I took a mini skirt and paired it with my favorite Lauren Conrad leggings, lace top, boots, and a super cute mint necklace! My bright yellow coat from Old Navy adds a nice pop of color, don't you think?
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Oct 19, 2012 11:15 AM by Dan Shadwell
We're bidding farewell to the warm weather at the beaches on the Central Coast, but it'll be a gradual affair as a cooling trend begins today. The high pressure that kept us as warm at the beaches as many inland areas, is breaking down, clearing the way for more unsettled patterns.
Despite our relatively moderate temperatures this morning, it's felt warmer than the mercury is suggesting because of an increase in humidity.
Low clouds and fog have been hugging the coastline overnight, boosting our humidity. Those conditions will burn off by mid-day, but the marine later will roll back in this evening. Starting tomorrow, our temperatures will drop by several degrees. That trail-off will accelerate on Sunday and by Monday, we could see some drizzle, turning to rain on Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.
The extended forecast suggests we'll then warm up for the weekend, once the rain clouds depart.
Here's a look at today's high temperatures:
Paso Robles--85
Morro Bay--65
San Luis Obispo--78
Pismo Beach--68
Santa Maria--75
Los Alamos--78
Santa Barbara--76
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October marks Productivity Month in South Africa. Productivity Month was first launched over a decade ago by Productivity SA and was incepted by the then Minister of Labour, Mr Membathisi Mdladlana. Productivity Month forms part of an awareness campaign to promote...
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Big business came out strongly in opposition to government's proposed changes to labour legislation on Wednesday. Appearing before Parliament's labour portfolio committee, on the second and final day of public hearings on the Basic Conditions of Employment and the...
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A new Black Business Council (BBC) will be formed, under the chairmanship of businessperson Patrice Motsepe, as an umbrella body to ensure unity among black business, a Black Business Summit decided on Wednesday.
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Business Unity SA (Busa) will set up a task team on transformation after the Black Management Forum (BMF) quit the lobby group over its lack of a black voice.
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The Black Management Forum (BMF) has withdrawn from Business Unity SA (Busa), it said on Monday.
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Why we love ''Entourage'''s Jeremy Piven
WHAT HE'S DOING Piven plays Ari, the superficial and soulless agent of up-and-coming actor Vince Chase (Adrian Grenier).
WHY HE'S HOT RIGHT NOW EW's critic Ken Tucker wrote that Piven plays the part with ''furnace-blast vulgarity.'' (That's meant in a good way.)
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text: Within this issue of VCOT 6/2013, the topic of osteoarthrisis is looked at, both with the Guest Editorial by Matthew Stewart and in the Original Research performed by Pigott et al. Most currently available therapies for osteoarthritis modulate the clinical signs of arthritis but do little to arrest or reverse the disease process. There are however several biological and gene-based strategies which show promise. The article by Pigott et al. look at one critical aspect of cell-based therapies – that of whether or not stem cell therapy requires autologous cell stocks or if instead one can use pre-prepared allogeneic or xenogeneic cell sources. For more information see the Guest Editorial as well as the article by Pigott et al.


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The Blood Type Diet Archives Volume 1
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Blood tests have revealed that I am infected with Giardia, EColi and yeast overgrowth. My blood type is A+. I have been following a "Candida Diet" which restricts carbohydrates. My diet consists mainly of fish, chicken and vegetables. My question concerns whether it is safe to eat "moldy foods" such as peanut butter and refined carbs, such as pasta, both of which you recommend as good foods for type A. In Dr. Crook's book and others I have read these substances will "feed the yeast" and make the problem worse? What type of diet do you recommend for a type A struggling with Giardia and Candida? Is it safe to eat the foods you recommend for type A's or should there be some modifications? Also, in your book you mention that parasitic infections and Candida may be more difficult for type A's to eradicate. Do you have any tips that might be helpful? Thanks for your time. I really enjoyed your book.


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