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Wynton Plays the Music of Duke Ellington for Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers announced the release of a special edition CD featuring first time recordings created exclusively for Brooks Brothers by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton. Keep reading »
Wynton celebrates Count Basie's' 100th birthday
Count Basie had a truly original approach both as a pianist and bandleader. A musical minimalist, he could say more by playing less. In memory of his 100th birthday, Wynton Marsalis introduces a discussion about Basie's influence on American swing, featuring former Basie bandmate Frank Foster. Tuesday, January 27, 2004, 7pm at Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse More, for two exciting nights, Wynton and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra honors both the beat and legacy of Count Basie for his 100th birthday celebration. Guests include veteran Count Basie Orchestra members vocalist Carmen Bradford and saxophonist Frank Wess, and others. Thursday and Saturday,… Keep reading »
European Soundscapes with Wynton Marsalis and JLCO
At this special concert, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, along with special guest soloist Stefano Di Battista performs European-inspired pieces by John Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, Gil Evans, and Duke Ellington. Thursday and Saturday, January 22 and 24, 2004, 8pm at Alice Tully Hall. More info on Jazz at Lincoln Center Keep reading »
Wynton Marsalis delivering the keynote at Martin Luther King tribute
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), hosts the eighteenth annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Come Share the Dream on Monday, January 19, 2004 at 10:30 am in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House (30 Lafayette Avenue). The celebratory event, the largest public performance honoring Dr. King in New York City, will feature a keynote address by Wynton Marsalis. The internationally renowned ensemble, The Boys Choir of Harlem, and legendary a cappella group, The Persuasions, will headline the musical portion of the celebration. Opening up the festivities will be The Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble. Keep reading »
New tour dates for Wynton with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will begin a national and international tour on January 23, 2003 in Newark, NJ that culminates in the orchestra's Mexico debut. The LCJO will open their tour with a performance at Prudential Hall in the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, January 23rd. The big band will travel to cities such as Louisville, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles, before traveling to Mexico for an extensive residency. The Festival de Mexico has invited the LCJO to be one of its major presentations during the three-week 20 th anniversary festival… Keep reading »
Wynton playing with Wes Anderson tonight at Village Vanguard
Wynton will be special guest tonight at Village Vanguard. He will play with the Wessel Anderson Quintet featuring also Walter Blanding (tenor sax), Antonio Ciacca (piano) Kengo Nakamura (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums). Mr. Anderson is a master of the saxophone. He is principally known as a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and that doesn't give much sense of what he's capable of, both compositionally and improvisationally. Wynton will be on hand this week joining the band as a sidemen, as he has been doing a lot for the last year, staying on the down-low and playing… Keep reading »
The Magic Hour will be in stores on March 9
Wynton' new album, The Magic Hour, will hits stores March 9. The eight-song set follows his acclaimed 200-performer orchestral work, All Rise. Wynton is joined by pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Ali Jackson, plus guest vocalists Dianne Reeves and Bobby McFerrin. Marsalis says, "For kids, the magic hour is the one hour before they go to bed. For parents, it's the one hour after the kids go to sleep" Reeves sings on Feeling of Jazz, while McFerrin shows up on Baby, I Love You. Other songs include Free to be, the whimsical Big Fat Hen and Skipping,… Keep reading »
Wynton playing in Ted Nash's album
Wynton played on four tunes in Still Evolved, Ted Nash's new album. Nash plays tenor saxophone and clarinet in New York's most vital, but very different, jazz ensembles—the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the more adventurous Jazz Composers Collective—and this album explores the links between tradition and innovation, composition and improvisation. Still Evolved features the rhythm section of Matt Wilson on drums, Ben Allison on bass and Frank Kimbrough on piano. Wynton Marsalis and Marcus Printup, both colleagues of his in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, join the band for four tunes each. Kimbrough, Allison and… Keep reading »
Red Hot Holiday Stomp with Wynton and friends
Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center will usher in the holidays with four special concerts that bring Big Easy-style holiday cheer to the Big Apple. The Red Hot Holiday Stomp will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturay, December 18, 19 and 20, 2003 at 8pm at Alice Tully Hall with an additional performance on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 2pm. Highlithing classic holiday tunes seasoned with a bit of Crescent City flavor and the joyous music of Jelly Roll Morton, the concerts will feature pianist Ellis Marsalis, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, clarinetist Victor Goines, banjoist Don Vappie and the drummer Erlin Riley. More info on… Keep reading »
Wynton teaches the meaning behind the music
Wynton Marsalis is at his best playing the trumpet, but he's hardly at his second best when he is talking to young people. Relaxed as he ambles around the stage, he addresses them without notes, using meaningful language, speaking without condescension, and rising to genuine inspiration. A week ago, before the morning dress rehearsal of his blues oratorio "All Rise," Marsalis talked to a diverse audience of teenagers from 26 high schools, assembled in Symphony Hall from all across the state. He had everyone hanging on every word, even though his remarks lasted longer than an Easter sermon. If he… Keep reading »


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I have gotten such great help from you all in the past regarding my Shaw wood laminate. It is now time to do the flooring for the adjacent family room, and the need has become more pressing. We already had wanted to do it because we need to do new flooring on the stairs from the kitchen to the family room. I had been advised not to do floating floors but hardwoods on a stairs. When we started to think about it, the carpeting in the family room was in such poor shape that it seemed to make more sense to keep the stairs in carpeting and do the room. Since then, we came home from vacation Friday and our fish tank pump/condenser was leaking out the back and the corner of the room was damp. We removed the water from the tank and took everything out of that area. We cut out the affected carpet and pad and threw it out. There was some mold starting and we didn't want to wait. It just wasn't worth saving and allowing things to grow. We have a standard poodle so my understanding is that we should not get a closed-loop/berber carpet. I need advise on what would be longlasting. I have never ordered carpet and feel woefully ignorant. We will have it installed by a company that did a great job for us in the past. They will probably have good insight when we shop there but I value all of your outside opinions. Details about the room: 1. Room size is about 21' long by 13' wide.
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I like to work with earthy textures and colors. Been beading for a couple of years now :>)
A bit more about me – I've been married for 32 years in May, and I have a married daughter (who's also into beads – she has a wwebsite :>) and also a single (as far as I know…) son. My husband and I work for the same company, only a 3 mile drive from our house!!! We both play in a local community band.
I did my first jewelry 'show' at a local festival last year and hope to do that again – I might even try a couple more festivals if all goes well.
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Phi Theta Kappa has helped me to be the scholar that I once was 21 years ago in high school. PTK has helped me realize that I am not the only older person that wants to achieve excellence in education and it helps me to keep my mind focused on my main objective. Thank you Phi Theta Kappa and my fellow Phi Theta Kappans who help me discover the true meaning of fellowship!
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Phi Theta Kappa gave me spirit, energy and motivation. It let me know I can play the game just as good as everybody else.
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Phi Theta Kappa membership brought me to the amazing opportunity of the International Scholar Laureate Program to study Engineering in China for two weeks! Life changing and eye opening! Thank you Phi Theta Kappa!
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The Phi Theta Kappa Experience changes lives.
Membership recognizes academic excellence and helps members grow as scholars and servant leaders united by fellowship. Members have access to millions of dollars in scholarships, resources and life skills to help them succeed as students and productive civically-engaged citizens.
In the current climate of economic unrest, the opportunities provided by Phi Theta Kappa are needed now more than ever. Phi Theta Kappa membership helps students win scholarships and acquire the leadership, critical thinking and organizational skills sought by prospective employers. The value of membership is beyond measure.
Success Story: Olya Homonchuk
Phi Theta Kappa member Olya Homonchuk's mantra is simple: never doubt yourself. As an international student dedicated to pursuing her dreams, she has stuck to her guns, setting her sights on success from the beginning. And now, her dedication has paid off, as she prepares to start in the fall at Cornell University — on a full scholarship.
"Many people were doubting me, but I always wanted to go (to Cornell)" said 20-year-old Homonchuk. "I don't think there's such a thing as just luck. I believe that the harder you work, the more luck you get."
Homonchuk first moved to the United States from the Ukraine when she was 15 as an international transfer student. Upon graduating from high school, she returned to her native country, where she worked and saved money so she could pursue her dreams of attending college in America.
"The first time I came to the United States, I saw how many opportunities there are," she said. "And here, if you have an education, you have endless possibilities."
Homonchuk returned to the United States and enrolled at Normandale Community College in Minnesota. A friend encouraged her to accept membership into Phi Theta Kappa; and, just two weeks after her induction, she was named a chapter officer.
"(Olya) ran for office the first opportunity she had, and she deliberately chose Vice President of Scholarship, the position that sounded like it was the most challenging and has the most possibility of doing something good on campus, because that position is responsible for directing our Honors in Action project," said chapter advisor Linda Tetzlaff. "From the start, she was a focused and organized person and completely reliable."
Homonchuk quickly became one of the most well known Phi Theta Kappa members on her campus. She organized a successful food drive for the then-Minn-Wi-Kota Region, went on to serve as her chapter's President and was runner-up for 2012-2013 International President. She also presented a successful Educational Forum for international students during the 2013 Annual Convention in San Jose, California.
Her Phi Theta Kappa chapter has become her family. Homonchuk keeps in touch with her chapter's past four presidents, she's made friends on the local, regional and international level, and she's become close with her college's administrators, faculty and staff.
"Olya fell in love with Phi Theta Kappa and all it is able to do for its members," Tetzlaff said. "In fact, I remember saying to a colleague that she was the most perfect fit to the criteria of a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar of any of our applicants."
Homonchuk is the fifth Jack Kent Cooke Scholar from Normandale since 2006, Tetzlaff said. The Jack Kent Cooke Scholars program awards up to $30,000 per year to each of approximately 60 deserving students. In 2013, 62 of the 73 recipients were Phi Theta Kappa members.
Homonchuk was also named a Guistwhite Scholar and a member of the All-Minnesota Academic Team. The full scholarship to Cornell University is the cherry on top of an already successful academic career.
"Olya is a true inspiration for all of our members and a true testament to the success that community college students can achieve," said Phi Theta Kappa Executive Director and CEO Dr. Rod Risley. "Her strength, courage and perseverance prove that our members have what it takes to rise above humbling circumstances and not only compete but help others rise above as well.
"We are extremely proud of what she has achieved, and we know that this is only the beginning for her."
Homonchuk credits Tetzlaff and her other chapter advisors with helping her submit winning scholarship applications. She encourages other members to reach out to their advisors for help when writing essays and completing applications.
"Without Phi Theta Kappa, I would not have gotten any scholarships," she said. "I would not have all of the qualities that schools are looking for…the service, the leadership, the scholarship. It also helped with my research ability.
"It wasn't just the service or the volunteering. There are many aspects that are important when you're applying for scholarships. You have to go above and beyond just a 4.0 GPA."
When applying for scholarships, it's also important to start early. Heather Johnson, Phi Theta Kappa's Director of Scholarship Programs, says starting early and thoroughly reading the application's purpose and instructions allows applicants more time to think through answers and provide a quality response.
"Without a doubt, the majority of our scholarship winners begin their applications shortly after the scholarship applications open, which is far in advance of the published deadline," Johnson said.
Homonchuk plans to major in industrial and labor relations with an emphasis in global health and public policy. She also plans to pursue her master's degree from either Stanford or Columbia.
"You always have to dream big," she said. "To get something you've never had, you have to do something you've never done before."
Success Story: Mark Svennson
Read Mark's story, Phi Theta Kappa's recipe for success on the Community College Times web site.
When I reflect back on my successes over the past two years, one of the greatest moments was my admittance into Phi Theta Kappa's Alpha Phi Sigma Chapter at Rockland Community College.
Fast forward three years, where I am now a rising senior at Georgetown University. To this day no other organization has influenced my development and pushed me to do more and become a better individual than Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa empowered me to succeed.
When I enrolled at community college in fall 2008, I was hesitant, unsure, and unwilling to fully embrace my potential both inside and outside the classroom. After becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the personal character transformation I underwent was nothing short of remarkable.
There is no doubt that the values, support, and collaboration fostered through my involvement in Phi Theta Kappa helped guide me on the path to success. If you are skeptical, picture this: In less than a year after joining Phi Theta Kappa, I went on to be named by Phi Theta Kappa, in collaboration with USA TODAY, to the elite 20-member 2010 ALL-USA Community College Academic Team. In addition, I was named New York State's New Century Scholar. Furthermore, I was selected as student speaker at my college's commencement.
The most rewarding experience for me, which really made me appreciate the greatness of Phi Theta Kappa, came when I received my acceptance letter to the university of my dreams—Georgetown. If that were not enough, the icing on the cake came this past fall during my first semester at Georgetown. As the result of my academic and extracurricular successes in Phi Theta Kappa, I received a personal invitation from Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States, and participated in the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges in October.
I truly believe the best investment one can make in life is through education. Phi Theta Kappa's commitment towards ensuring student success is nothing short of inspirational. When you ask yourself 'How does Phi Theta Kappa Empower Others?" simply look and you will see it all around you in the faces of the millions of lives touched by Phi Theta Kappa.
Success Story: Sarah Louise Oliveri
Empowerment is an understatement to describe how Phi Theta Kappa has helped shape, change, and direct my life. I started college at a community college when I was a lost 23 year old with very limited self respect, and only had a GED. As a survivor of childhood sexual assault, I had a very hard time seeing potential in myself or the world around me. Someone special saw something alive inside of me - my history professor who is our Phi Theta Kappa advisor. She ignited in me a confidence and budding self respect I never expected to have. I was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, elected chapter President, won a Coca-Cola scholarship, and placed on the All Ohio 3rd Academic Team. Our chapter was also recognized as a the top 25 chapter in Leadership and Service, and I was recognized as one of the top chapter presidents. Phi Theta Kappa empowered me so much that it allowed me to go from a high school drop out to a beginning Teaching Fellow at Kent State University where I am set to start my PhD (fully funded) in August. Without Phi Theta Kappa, I would have never met my mentor and friend, advisor Mary Hovenac. Without Phi Theta Kappa, I would have never found me.
Success Story: Barbara Teed
Lights, Camera, Action! There I was, a journalist from the Midwest, in Hollywood on the Red Carpet of the Academy Awards, interviewing Oscar winners. How can this be possible? Because of Phi Theta Kappa.
Long before I covered the Academy Awards, I covered campus news for my community college newspaper, earning investigative awards. I had gone back to college after raising five children and faced many obstacles to campus life: financial insecurity, non-traditional age, unsupportive family members, and a son born with Down syndrome still dependent on me. I entered Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minnesota, on a Pell Grant, work-study, and a Jeannette Rankin Scholarship.
The president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter would stop by and chat while I was working in the Student Center, encouraging me to join Phi Theta Kappa. I wasn't interested in campus student life; I was shy, middle-aged, and sure that students wouldn't accept me. I finally gave in to his pleas and was inducted in February 2004.
Our advisor, Linda Tetzlaff, encouraged me to run for chapter office. I wasn't interested because I didn't think younger students would vote for me, but I was elected Vice President of Public Relations and discovered Phi Theta Kappa to be one of the most diverse organizations I have ever encountered. My age was not an obstacle in Phi Theta Kappa. Next, our advisor encouraged me to run for regional office. I overcame my hesitation about speaking in front of students and was elected Minn-Wi-Kota Regional President. I received a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship.
In 2006, I entered Phi Theta Kappa's USA TODAY Case Study Challenge, thinking, "how can I compete?" When I received my winning award in front of 4,000 cheering students, I overcame another obstacle, comparing my work to others.
At the end of my community college education, my advisor again encouraged me, this time to apply for Phi Theta Kappa transfer scholarships. I wasn't interested because a four-year college degree was not part of my family system and, besides, only traditional aged students ever receive those. But because of the validation and encouragement I received from Phi Theta Kappa, I submitted my applications.
As I graduated in my high honors regalia, the college president asked me to stand in front of the audience as she recognized my scholarship achievements:
- First Team, National All-USA Community College Academic Team
- All-State Community College Academic Team
- New Century Scholar, State of Minnesota
- Guistwhite National Scholarship
- Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
I was one of only three Phi Theta Kappa students in the nation to receive honors in all of those categories. And what's interesting: We were non-traditional students.
I entered The New School in New York City to study journalism , and in my senior year lived in an 1800s apartment in Greenwich Village. After graduating with a bachelor's degree with honors in 2010, I interned at a Minneapolis-St. Paul newspaper and applied to cover the Academy Awards. Nearly 5,000 media representatives apply each year, and 254 are accepted to be backstage interviewing Oscar winners as they step off the stage with their gold statue. I did not think I would be one of the privileged few but I was selected to be on the Red Carpet. The Academy liked my work, and I was asked to go back for the 2011 Awards ceremony.
In 2010, I received the Jack Kent Cooke Continuing Graduate scholarship to work on my master's degree. I am currently enrolled at Hamline University Graduate School majoring in writing and journalism.
None of this would have been possible without Phi Theta Kappa.
Success Story: Tina Howell
I turned 47 on July 9, 2011, and I can honestly say that Phi Theta Kappa has empowered me to not only decide to work towards a degree but also to move even higher and obtain my bachelor's. Phi Theta Kappa has empowered me to take chances and to speak up, where once I would have kept silent. The Five Star Competitive Edge has helped me to formulate and implement proven leadership skills. The biggest empowerment that Phi Theta Kappa has given me is pride in my accomplishments and a true commitment to strive further than my own backyard. With Phi Theta Kappa I have a strong network of peers to cheer me on. I believe that the empowerment not only comes from walking through life's difficulties, but walking with others who are striving for the same goal. That is the true source of Phi Theta's Kappa's empowerment. Your peers don't just tell you "congratulations," they grow with you and help to build a road to success.
Success Story: Lennesha Elizabeth Morgan
The opportunities as a member were endless. Wearing the Key pin and the recognitions regalia made me feel empowered and recognized for my hard work. I understood that it is okay to be smart, and I also received scholarship offers from two universities! In Fall 2011 I will attend Texas Christian University. If it wasn't for Phi Theta Kappa, I wouldn't have this scholarship. I love all that Phi Theta Kappa has done for me.
Success Story: Shela Hidalgo
This year I was a keynote speaker at the Community College National Center for Community Engagement and named a CCNCCE Top 20 National Civic Engagement Leader. My project, "Hope for Our Future," which involves teaching about safe sex and unplanned pregnancies, began as our chapter's Honors in Action project. In my speech I talked about the mentorship I received and what I have been able to accomplish as a Phi Theta Kappa member.


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Suspected drunken cyclist tries to strangle arresting officer, Boulder police say
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BOULDER, Colo. - Police say a Boulder man tried to strangle an officer who stopped him for riding his bicycle while drunk on Sunday night.
A second officer arrived to find the 5-feet-10-inch man fighting the 5-feet-1-inch tall female officer and tackled the man, who continued resisting until he was handcuffed, according to a police report.
After being cuffed, the report said 24-year-old Matthew James Tello told officers, "I'm drunk, it's my birthday." An officer noted that Tello's speech was slurred, his breath smelled of alcohol and he had a flask containing what appeared to be alcohol in his pocket.
The incident began about 6:40 p.m. when witnesses told police a man later identified as Tello was riding his bike with another man on the handlebars in the 3200 block of 28th Street. The report quotes witnesses who said Tello was intoxicated and belligerent and the man sitting on the handlebars kicked a car, causing damage, before Tello pedaled off.
Officer Beth McNalley radioed that she had stopped Tello riding alone on a red bike a few blocks from the incident, police said.
Then dispatchers alerted other officers that McNalley had pressed an emergency button on her radio, police said.
Dispatchers could hear a male taunting the officer, saying, "You're a real big (expletive) cop," according to police reports.
In her report, McNalley said that after she stopped Tello and told him to get off his bike. The man refused to cooperate and kept cursing her.
McNalley said she had one handcuff on the man's left wrist when he used his free hand to grab her by the throat and began squeezing. The officer wrote that her airway was restricted.
McNalley wrote that she twice warned Tello that she would fire on him, and "I began to remove my gun from the holster because I was in fear for my life," according to the report.
Then Officer Nathan Logue arrived and tackled Tello, who continued to resist both officers as they wrestled on the ground, trying to handcuff him, the report said. Logue said Tello stopped fighting when he was warned he was going to shock him with a Taser.
Logue wrote in his report that he noticed that McNalley was coughing and trying to catch her breath and she had an unusually raspy voice. Logue also saw red marks and scratches on McNalley's neck.
McNalley was treated at a hospital and released. Logue said he also suffered an injured left ankle, right knee and index finger during the fight with Tello.
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The author also understood his work in a broader theological and social context. In England, the dominant voice representing Christianity comes from the Evangelical wing of the Church which, in America, would be identified as ranging from conservative to fundamentalist. It is his belief that this is the voice that is heard by outsiders and taken to be the only brand of Christianity available. Some people are attracted by what they hear, while others are turned off, never to tune in again. He is concerned that the liberal, progressive voice of Christianity be heard so that "there is a possibility that interested outsiders may find someone who speaks to them on whatever is their particular wave length." He writes,"Unless liberals are prepared to stand up and get shot at, the future of intelligent Christianity is bleak."
He designed his book to "address the many very good objections that people have to Christianity". It contains thirty seven self contained chapters, each of three to six pages in length, on such topics as Thinking about God, Prayer, the Creed, Miracles, Faith and Doubt, Sex, Silence, Fundamentalism, Forgiveness, and Quantum Theology. The writing is conversational, illuminating and at times provocative. He writes, "the book comes with a warning: it is not intended for those of nervous disposition, or those who are easily shocked. Rather: it is for those who, as members of the faith community or as interested onlookers, are depressed and mystified by much that goes on in the name of Christianity." It would be an ideal resource for discussion groups for those inside or outside the Christian faith community.
I have a caveat about the title. It is eye catching (probably the publisher's idea) to use the title, The Thoughtful Guide To Faith. It would be more appropriate to use the title A Thoughtful Guide To Faith. In any case, it is a reliable guide to a renewal of Christianity and the Church.


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Hi everyone, Thanks Heather for responding to my message re: NCLEX related anxiety. I hope more of you out there can give me advice. I work full-time in pharmaceutical sales and having a tough... Read More
0Sep 4, '02 by RNConnieFI'm a new RN and an "old" LPN which means I have taken NCLEX twice. Both times I took it as soon as I could get an appointment. My theroy is that it's not about what you know but about how you think. No one can EVER know all there is to know about health care-if you did know it all you'd be making millions,-all you can do is take what you do know and apply it to the clinical situation you find your self in. NCLEX is no different than real life. We all hold just a few pieces of the puzzle and we have to try to arrange them correctly so we can guess what the picture is. NCLEX tests your ability to take what you know and apply it to a new situation. I used Kaplan this time to prepare-I like that they teach you to look at the question and break it down in order to figure out what is being asked and to then apply what you do know to figure out the answer. I took the classroom prep and really liked it. My first time around I did not do any type of prep, both times I passed with the minimum number of questions, and both times I walked out not knowing if I had passed. Botom line is to not stress. You passed an NLN approved nursing course and you did not graduate by accident. The NCLEX tests MINIMUM practict standards. Would ANY of your instructors have let you pass with a 50%? That is the passing grade for NCLEX.
0Sep 8, '02 by jenacI agree with Connie. I took my NCLEX about two weeks ago, studied a little (No one EVER feels they've studied enough when you sit down and face that computer...), and stressed alot. When that computer shut off at the minimum, my heart stopped. It only took about 45 minutes- and I was scared to death that I had screwed up. But three days later, I learned I had passed- and I got my license yesterday. If it's been awhile for you, maybe some review would be good. But I would suggest reviewing your notes from school. All the answers you need are there, and you already know them. The NCLEX is about applying it. About the decision you'll make when you have to decide what to do first- how you'll respond to a situation. It's alot of prioritizing. I suggest knowing how to answer a question when you don't really know the answer- test-taking skills. You will have some questions you have no clue about- but the answer is still there in front of you. Focus on an area you felt you were weak in- you'll build your own confidence. But most of all- relax. As Connie said- you passed your courses. You can do this too. I think they said that 85% of people who take it pass the first time. Good luck!
0Nov 17, '02 by ERDIVA2BI passed my boards last month and I barely studied too! ijust did Kaplan cd-roms, read the book, easy reading gets you in the nclex mind set, and the spring house NCLEX review made incredibly easy and passedwith the minimum! you have the base knowledge, think abcs, maslow, safety, therapeutic communication, some psych, i had no math, one drug question and lots of assessments 1, s2, jvd, geriatric abgs? weird one, know values of basic labs, and abgs, know developmental stages, play, eriksons, you will do fine!
0Dec 16, '02 by AgnusOriginally posted by fit4lifenurse
I think my situation is quite different from you guys coz most of you are recent college graduates who took the boards within 3-6 months. That's far from my case coz I went to pharmaceuticals after getting BSN. So I feel like I need to refresh a lot. I agree that "it's either you know it or you don't", that's why I need to increase my knowledge content so I will know more.
I've been studying at least 2 hrs. a day and now moving to Health and Promotion parts. I've Kaplan and Saunders Comprehensive review books with Cd-roms. Do I need more?
Thanks and appreciate your help. Happy Tuesday!
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discussed UN issues and the Libya conflict with his visiting Gabonese
counterpart Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose country holds the rotating chair of
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During its EU Presidency the German government found itself confronted with an intensification of the conflict situations and with new constellations in the Middle East: Instability in Lebanon, with the simultaneous presence of European troops in the south of the country; nearly daily bombings and the ever greater probability of a failed state in Iraq; an Israeli head of government weakened by the Lebanon war; the takeover of the Gaza strip by Hamas in June 2007, and a new quality of the confrontation between Sunnis and Shiites in the region.
At the same time, a slow transformation of the roles played by the European Union as well as Germany in the Middle East can be observed. The European Union is pursuing a clear position and line of negotiation with Iran and the Europeans are a central pillar of the UNIFIL-PLUS mission in Lebanon. For the first time in its history, the Federal Republic of Germany sent soldiers to the Middle East.
Closely coordinating with its succeeding Portuguese and Slovenian presidencies, Germany formulated the following emphases for the EU's Middle East policy:
- Stabilization of the situation in Lebanon;
- Increased involvement in the Middle East Quartet, in order to combat the conflict in the Middle East with a comprehensive peaceful solution;
- Efforts for a peaceful resolution to the conflict surrounding the Iranian atomic program, and
- Support for reconstruction in Iraq.
While only limited progress was made in Lebanon, Iraq, and toward Iran, the German Presidency successfully reactivated the Middle East Quartet and integrated the moderate Arab states into the international efforts for peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
In setting the foreign policy priorities for its EU presidency in the second half of 2007, Portugal proved reserved on the subject of Middle East policy. Considering the tense situation in the Middle East, it is easy to understand why. A small country like Portugal might find itself fighting above its weight by trying to take on the current situation in the Middle East. The departing German Presidency is called upon to continue practicing the team presidency even after passing the baton to its successor.
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Playing with friends would make them even better.
Following EA and Visceral Games announcement that Dead Space 3 would feature two player co-op through its campaign, we started to think about other great franchises that we would love to be able to play cooperatively.
We've already seen some of the games that could have been on this list add co-op to their roster such as Ors Must Die 2, Torchlight 2 and Far Cry 3, but there are still plenty of other games that we want to play cooperatively, and in some cases, we just want the co-op that was there before brought back. Here are the top five franchises that we want to play cooperatively.
Batman Arkham
With the release of Batman Arkham City, Rocksteady opened up their game to new depths with a much larger game world, and the inclusion of many new characters, including Robin. That seemed like it would have been a perfect opportunity to add two player co-op to the game, because, come on, it's Batman and Robin. Since that didn't happen, we are hoping that the next game in the series will include some form of co-op with the dynamic duo, even if it is a secondary campaign. They are one of the most iconic teams in all forms of media and it's a real shame that Rocksteady haven't utilized that to allow players to play together. We hope they feel the same way and include co-op in the next game in the series.
Call of Duty
Call of Duty is the first game on our list that has featured a cooperative campaign in the past, only to take it away in the next game in the series. Sure they still have co-op in Nazi Zombies and Spec-Ops, but we want the cooperative campaign back. World at War was the last game in the series to feature online co-op throughout the campaign and we loved it, but then Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops and Modern Warfare 3 were stripped of the option to play it with friends. Not cool Activision. Don't give us something we love, only to then take it back in the next game. We already know that Blacks Ops 2 isn't going to feature it, so we are once again left waiting for someone at Activision to realize this and make things right.
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest franchises out there to not include co-op. Ok, so they had some "cooperative" missions in the GTA 4 multiplayer, but it wasn't nearly enough. We think playing with friends during the campaign of such a big open world game would be fantastic and games like Crackdown and Saints Row have proved we were right. It's time for Rockstar to take the next step with a true cooperative campaign and Grand Theft Auto 5 is the perfect time to do it. They have already dipped their toes in the co-op pool with GTA 4, and will again with the upcoming co-op modes in Max Payne 3, but we think it's time for them to dive right in and go full-fledged co-op.
The Elder Scrolls/Fallout
Honestly, it doesn't matter to us which series Bethesda decides to add co-op to, either will do just fine. In the world of RPG's, more developers need to step up and say "our game would be great if it had co-op", and we think Bethesda have the tools and talent to do it. Their games are fantastic, but we think they are missing out on excluding co-op. Imagine roaming the wasteland or fighting dragons with a few friends by your side. Some of the best co-op games are the ones that have RPG Elements. Growing your characters and embarking on their epic adventures together have been some of the best co-op experiences we've ever had, but there's just not enough of them out there. The fact that they are making The Elders Scrolls Online MMO does give us a small ray of hope that we may see start to see more co-op in their games. It's the next logical step for Bethesda in our opinion and we would love to see either franchise take the leap into the world of co-op.
Transformers: Cyberton
When High Moon Studios released Transformers: War for Cybertron back in 2010 and we learned that it supported three player online co-op in the campaign, we jumped at the chance to play as some of our favorite childhood heroes together and it was a blast. Fast forward to 2012 and High Moon announce that the sequel, Fall of Cybertron, will not support co-op in the campaign. Whatever their reasons, we are very disappointed, and even if the game still ends up being great, which we hope it will, it won't be the same without co-op. It's another example of a great series that had co-op, only to take it away from its fans, and it just doesn't sit well with us. Hopefully there is a third game in the series and it brings the co-op back.
Don't agree with some (or all) of our choices? What franchises would you like to see add a cooperative campaign in their next game? Let us know in the comments below.


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The 70m Quillon motoryacht concept is the latest to come from the drawing board of American industrial designer Scott Henderson. It is one of two new designs to follow on from his first concept, Priona.The design was inspired by the protective guard of a saber sword or scabbard, known as a Quillon, which is located between the base of the blade and the handle of the sword. "Quillon features a protective arched structure that leans backward to surround and protect the three upper decks," reveals Henderson.
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Just wondering what research has been done into the question of to what extent males leave their nests voluntarily and to what extent they are evicted by the workers.
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I'm considering a couple plum trees. They'd be mostly for fresh eating and some jam. I'm looking at the Japanese/American hybrids like Superior, Alderman, etc. Are these really that much better than either European or Japanese plums? I'm not as concerned for winter hardiness as I am two main factors: -Bloom time - I am prone to late freezes I'm in Central Ohio, just north of Columbus, FYI. Zone 5b/6a depending which map you believe, but have been as cold as -12F as recently as 2009 and colder in the past. |
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- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 17:10
I am not sure the hybrids will help you with either of those factors. From my understanding they are mostly about coldhardiness. Although I do believe many of the hybrids are supposed to be resistant to black knot...not sure about Japanese plums but europeans certainly get it. But i would be curious to see responses from folks have have grown them all side by side. |
- Posted by franktank232 z5 WI (My Page) on Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 19:13
I had black knot on my Alderman about 5 years ago, never seen it since (pruned it out). I'd have to look at bloom time, but its late enough. Cold hardiness is what is key...I doubt you'll see winter kill with any of them, My guess is they can easily take -30F without blinking. I do have pluots and i have Satsuma and Redheart (?) that haven't flowered/fruited yet for me...maybe this summer I can compare a pluot next to a hybrid plum. |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 20:55
The hybrids are sometimes better on diseases, but it varies by variety - many are black knot magnets in fact. In your zone just get plums known to work in your climate, it doesn't matter whether they are hybrids or not. Satsuma, Santa Rosa, Shiro, Methley, Purple Heart, Superior should all good for you. The bloom time doesn't differ a lot on the Jap. and hybrid plums. Pluots are early bloomers so avoid them if you want later bloomers. Euro plums are late bloomers but all are highly prone to rot compared to the Japanese and hybrid plums, so overall they are harder to grow. Bugs are equally bad on all plums, without plum curculio control you will get no plums. Scott |
- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 21:28
Scott, which of the hybrids have black knot been an issue with? I have been working off the info from John Bunker at fedco claiming the hybrids are not susceptible...with the exception of purple heart. We have a fair bit of it(black knot) in the forest's black cherry, so it's nice to steer clear of "black knot magnets" |
JoeSchmoe, I'm also in zone 6 and also have problems with late frosts. I pretty much gave up on Japanese hybrid plums because of that. For the most part, they bloom with apricots here, which makes them just early enough to freeze out. Euro plums bloom later and I like the flavor better than the Jap. hybrids I've grown. And unlike many Jap. plums, Euros are freestone. That said, I couldn't grow Euro plums (or apples) here without spray. |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 21:59
Rob, I was mainly thinking of Methley which harvestman has mentioned is a magnet for him; it is the most common hybrid plum by far. But I can't think of any others now that I think about it. So John could be right if you avoid Methley. Scott |
- Posted by milehighgirl CO USDA 5B/Sunset 2B (My Page) on Mon, Dec 10, 12 at 0:27
I won't advise on disease of Japanese plums but with regard to cold-hardiness I have an Elephant Heart and Satsuma and my neighbor has Santa Rosa and they all have taken our zone 5 winters just fine. My Toka hybrid blooms about the same time as the Japanese. |
- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Mon, Dec 10, 12 at 7:43
Thanks scott, I recall H-man mentioning methley issues. Somehow I always forget that it is a hybrid...most likely because it is less-cold hardy and never makes the lists I am researching. |
Here in the Chicago area, last year's late frost did more damage to the Euro plum than the Japanese/hybrids. But in the end, with high pest pressure, I got no fruit from either. |
"Here in the Chicago area, last year's late frost did more damage to the Euro plum than the Japanese/hybrids." ltilton, Are you certain of that? The reason I ask is that it can be common for Euro plums to flower and subsequently abort their flowers. It can look like frost damage if there are some light frosts, but most of the time it's due to pollination issues. You may be aware Euro plums are generally more difficult to pollinate than Jap/hybrid plums. I've also noticed on juvenile trees, Euro plums flowers will appear pollinated and even form small fruitlets but then abort the fruitlets very early without any frosts, which I believe is due to the youth of the tree. The charts of frost susceptibility show an increase in damage as plum blooms advance in maturity. Since Euro plums bloom later, this tends to give them an advantage in areas with late frosts. Of course some Jap/hybrids bloom later than others. Folks on this forum have indicated Emerald Beaut blooms after peaches, but unfortunately is a cracker and rot magnet in rainy climates. |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Mon, Dec 10, 12 at 17:15
Plums east of the Mississippi are hard overall, due to disease. I will add, that as a former Ohioan (I lived in Akron until 2007), I wouldn't discount winter hardiness for Jap plums as being an issue. They're overall about as hardy as peaches, and in '94, when Akron dipped to -25F, I lost entirely (whole tree, not just flower buds) 4 out of my 5 peach trees, even a 'Reliance', so Jap plums would have likely been toast as well. Oddly, my survivor was a Redhaven, a hardy one itself, but not reputedly as hardy as Reliance. I got no fruit that summer, but it gave 2 more good fruit years before I had to tear it out in '97. It declined severely in the summer of '96, and never leafed out fully in '97. Possibly latent cold damage, but it was nearly 25 years old anyway (planted by my father). IIRC Columbus was nearly as cold, -22F according to NOAA. For all we know, three degrees could have made the difference, but still... Granted, that kind of cold probably won't happen again for many years, as that was an all-time record, but still, it can be a problem at times. |
Quite sure, Olpea. This Stanley plum tree has been giving me abundant crops for ten years or more. It's true that it's usually the last of my trees to bloom, but the 2012 frost just wiped out all the blossoms and no fruit set. |
Interesting ltilton. Maybe some of your Jap/hybirds have a bit more bloom hardiness. I've experienced that a little with peaches. In one year, there was a late frost and some varieties were thinned heavily while others set a full crop. I ordered some more plums for next year and the Adams County rep convinced me to order a Stanley as a pollenizer. I wasn't that excited about it because I never hear anyone speak very positive about the fruit, and would prefer trees that can both pollenize and produce good fruit. But the rep indicated the fruit is actually pretty good. He claimed people don't get excited about Stanley any more because it's the industry standard for Euro plums (too widespread and common). He compared it to Redhaven peach (nobody gets excited about that peach either). Redhaven is in the top 5 of my favorite peaches (consistently good here) so I thought I'd give Stanley a try. |
I had Stanley plums from two different farmers market vendors this year. It wasn't better than OK at either. The Empress and one other for which I never found out the name (it was also in late Sept, along with Empress) were both very good (19-22 brix with great flavor) and I went back several times for more. I don't see the brix in my records for Stanley, but I recall it was pretty low, somewhere in the 11-13 range. My kids liked the Methley, but I didn't think it had enough flavor to be interesting. |
- Posted by milehighgirl CO USDA 5B/Sunset 2B (My Page) on Tue, Dec 11, 12 at 14:33
About 5 years ago we had a REALLY late frost/snow that killed all the blooms on the apples but the apricots and cherries had already bloomed. It was very unusual that there were no apples that year, but an abundance of apricots everywhere. There was a lot of damage to the trees as they had all leafed out by then. We had a terribly dry winter in 2011/2012 along with some really cold weather and none of my stone fruits even bloomed. I think the buds were freeze-dried. Thankfully this last summer they made up for it in spades. |
Bob, Thanks for the input on Stanley. Sounds like I'm going to be disappointed with it. Plums can be so hit and miss (as far as flavor). I've read good reports on Obilinaya (Jap/hybrid) but it was barely edible for me. A lot of people like French Petite, but it wasn't very good here. It's petiteness was the only thing remarkable (very small). Early Italian was also no good for me. I wish there were more tasty early season Euros. I've been starting a new plum planting with a more or less shotgun approach (trying lots of varieties I'm not familiar with). Empress sounds like like a good late plum. |
Stanley is a late plum. I think it depends on how you use it. I use it mostly as a cooking and canning plum, and for drying. It produces abundantly and is self-pollinating. My tree gets too much shade, and I planted Imperial Epineuse this year, in a sunnier spot. |
That's two people that have reservations about Stantly. It sounds like it sucks as a dessert plum. I shouldn't have let the rep talk me into it (although I know it's a very good pollenizer which may be needed). Maybe it's mostly grown for its prune value. Yeah Stanley is a late plum. I've already planted a couple others that ripen with it (Valor and Long John). Empress ripens around that time too. I was wishing there were more choices for tasty early Euros (that don't crack). |
It's a prune plum, definitely, not a dessert plum, fresh. Although good eating when cooked. |
ltilton, Thanks for the first-hand experience on Stanley. I knew it was a prune plum but there seem to be quite a few prune plums that dual for fresh eating. I've grown President prune and it was pretty decent eaten fresh. Castleton, Valor, Long John are all prunes I've either planted, or ordered, which are also supposed to be good for fresh eating. I guess Empress prune also falls in that category. I fruited some Gages (Green and Rosy Gage) for the first time this summer. They were what a plum is supposed to taste like. It was an extremely dry season, so I don't know how they'll do in a normal year. Supposedly they crack and rot if they get wet. |
I'll be waiting to see how my Epineuse compares. I sometimes think about Gages and Mirabelles, but then I remember the bit about rot and don't get any. |
- Posted by theaceofspades 7 Long Island (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 7:16
Olpea, I have had good results with Oullins. It is an early European plum, a Gage seedling I believe. Sweet and tasty. The green color fools the birds. It is larger and not as delicate as Green Gage. This one has been the easiest VG euro plum to crop so far. Alderman has been a poor cropper here so I cut it down. Purple heart tastes like a rich flavored pluot if you can keep the birds away. |
This post was edited by theaceofspades on Mon, Dec 17, 12 at 1:36
Thanks Ace, I had thought about Oullins. In fact I planted one once but it died. I've heard it cracks badly? Have you seen much cracking with it? |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 12:09
Oullins is a cracker for me as I assume all gages are when rainstruck near ripe. What distinguishes it, IMO, is high quality on a reliably cropping early Euro plum with earliness being key. The color is also unattractive to birds and very interesting to people. It is highly susceptible to leaf hopper damage, as are many E. plums and my theory is that this may affect annual cropping if not adequately controlled. Aphids and leafhoppers leave J. plums alone here so they continue to be vigorous throughout the growing season. This may help them store energy for crops in subsequent years. I intend to put more effort into controlling these pests on E. plums in subsequent seasons at some sites and will let people know if my theory seems to hold up. As far as flowering and cold hardiness, I've found things can vary season to season and sometimes varieties that flower later are less susceptible to damage but some years they are more so with the trend favoring later flowering. Haven't sorted this out logically. I just warn against drawing conclusions from a single frost event or season. Strange that I've never grown Stanley. Never saw the point as even 25 years ago Castleton was already available and noted for developing the high brix of most prune-plums. Most years you can leave them on the tree until they become sugar. I consider high quality prune plums as enjoyable to eat fresh as gages but the only gage I eat regularly is Oullins. Castleton and Empress have been extremely consistent croppers for me but I still believe Valor, which shares Empress's season and is almost as reliable, has better quality than either- it's definitely larger. |
Leaving Stanleys on the tree here gets you brown rot. Even after spraying. I pick early and let them ripen off the tree. |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 15:11
Not if you spray with the right materials, I suspect. Other European prune plums won't rot if coated with a systemic fungicide unless rain is almost constant and fruit cracks, in my experience. On dry years they will dry on the trees and you can pick them as prunes. |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on Sun, Dec 16, 12 at 16:54
ltilton, I fruited Imperial Epineuse for the first time this summer (at least thats what I think it is, its what Botner had called "Imperial"). It was an excellent very sweet plum and it did not get much rot, especially considering it is a Euro. The main problem was the birds and bees loved them and got most of the fruits. Scott |
I'm hoping to keep it small enough to net. Dunno about the bees and wasps, tho. They're all over the fallen Stanleys every year. |
Hman, I asked the same question to the Apple-Crop but thought I'd check in with you as well. Do you know when Empress ripens in reference to Stanley? You mention Empress and Valor share the same season. Does that mean their harvests overlap, or do they start to ripen at the same time? |
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