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Integrity Committee Prepares to Assemble Honor Council
The student-faculty judicial body will be chosen and trained by the Academic Integrity Committee.
Honor Code Would Face Tough Challenges in Inculcating Culture Shift
Those charged with implementing the honor code may encounter hurdles created by a restructured disciplinary system and a community that may be apathetic to the policy's purpose.
Honor Proposal Would Catch Harvard Up, Incrementally, With the Times
While some members of the committee that drafted the proposal acknowledge its limited scope, they maintain that changes to Harvard's disciplinary process must be incremental to be effective.
Ellison To Depart Harvard for Chicago This Summer
Ellison, the administrator who helped oversee the adjudication of last year's Government 1310 cheating scandal, will leave Harvard this summer to become the dean of students in the college at the University of Chicago.
2012-2013 Ad Board Stats Reflect Three-Fold Spike in Academic Dishonesty Cases
According to the statistics, 97 students involved in academic integrity cases were required to withdraw in 2012-2013, the year that saw Harvard's largest cheating investigation in recent memory.
Out of Spotlight, Hammonds Quietly Prepares for New Research Initiative
Nine months after she left University Hall and her tenure as dean of Harvard College, Evelynn M. Hammonds is laying the groundwork for a new research initiative and her return to the classroom.
One Year After Secret Searches, Faculty Say Governance Grievances Fading
In the days and weeks following the announcement of the email search scandal, faculty members loudly voiced concerns over faculty governance and consultation, as well as a loss of trust in administrators that they said had violated their privacy policy and reasonable expectations. But one year later, professors say those concerns have faded within the minds of members of the University's flagship faculty.
Committee Refines Honor Board Language as Proposal Moves Forward
Members of the Academic Integrity Committee are in the process of refining the language of a draft proposal for a student-faculty judiciary board that would hear academic dishonesty cases included as a part of what would be the College's first honor code.
Honor Code Draft Ready for Student Feedback, Faculty Discussion
The Academic Integrity Committee will hold a series of meetings across campus over the next week to solicit student feedback on the honor code.
As Expected, Honor Code Draft Outlines Student-Faculty Judiciary Board, Integrity Statement
Student members of the Academic Integrity Committee shared the draft Tuesday evening at the first of four meetings scheduled to cull student feedback on the honor code draft.
Ad Board Cheating Statistics from Year That Saw Gov 1310 Yet To Be Made Public
The unreleased statistics are expected to show a number of forced withdrawals in academic dishonesty cases at least three-and-a-half times higher than the previous five-year average of 21.
UC Leaders Present Student Opinion Survey to Email Privacy Policy Task Force
Undergraduate Council President Tara Raghuveer '14 and UC Vice President Jen Q. Zhu '14 presented on Tuesday a UC-administered student opinion survey to the task force assembled to review University email privacy policy in the wake of last spring's email search scandal.
"Doing Good Work in a Noisy, Messy World": People Cheated in Gov 1310 Last Year
On Monday, you no doubt received but did not actually read an email from Jay M. Harris, Dean of Undergraduate Education and Chair of the Academic Integrity Committee. While its title may have tricked you into thinking it was a guide to actually getting work done when you live in a tiny Wigg suite with four other girls, it was in fact yet another reminder that students at Harvard have cheated.


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Why does Nick agree to arrange a meeting between Daisy and Gatsby in The Great Gatsby?
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By the time Nick agrees to help Gatsby meet Daisy, Nick has unintentionally learned quite a bit about the two of them as separate individuals. Nick has become painfully aware of the bad marriage between his cousin Daisy and Tom. Nick has observed the friendship between Daisy and Jordan Baker, and shared time at one of Gatsby's parties with Jordan.
All the pieces come together when Gatsby realizes that Nick is related to Daisy. After confirming that relationship through conversation with Jordan, Gatsby convinces Jordan that she must ask Nick to invite Daisy to visit so that Nick's next-door neighbor can "happen" to drop by while she is visiting.
He wants her to see his house...And your house is right next door...I think he half expected her to wander into one of his parties, some night...you should have heard the elaborate way he worked up to it...And Daisy ought to have something in her life.
Nick agrees to host the meeting because he doesn't like to judge people and because he does want to help his cousin and his neighbor.
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First, let's take a minute to figure out the role of the GLK: Mercedes set out to build a small SUV that is more akin to a baby G-class than a slightly smaller M-class. The vehicle looks most like a smaller GL-class, but its ability off-road lends some credence to the baby G-class idea. It's a macho vehicle that hits the market just as competitors are trying to convince consumers that an SUV should drive just like a car. This execution is much more interesting than the competitors'.
On the outside, the GLK is very angular and quite masculine. That's a stark contrast to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, which look more sporty and car-like. Mercedes even makes more of a design statement than Land Rover while boasting better off-road capability. The masculine look of the GLK isn't offensive, and we were told that it will appeal to male and female buyers equally. Exactly how much of the popularity with female buyers is due to the Sex and the City movie can't be determined, but there's no way that product placement will hurt sales of this SUV.
The 19-inch wheels (20-inchers are optional) add to the aggressive look of the GLK and help set it off from the sea of crossovers that the Mercedes will compete with in the showroom. When viewed on the street, the GLK is the perfect size for people who don't require a third row of seats. Bold looks suit the GLK especially well in Europe, where the available off-road package backs up the aggressive looks with incredible performance where the pavement ends.
While the exterior of the GLK is sharp and aggressive, the interior is very much a soft, contemporary Mercedes environment. All U.S.-bound GLKs will come with burl walnut trim to start, but the aluminum or pine brown wood trim offered in Europe might be available in the States after the SUV's launch in early 2009. Every GLK comes with a five-inch multimedia screen and a black upper dashboard, which prevents glare on the windshield. The lower section of the dashboard comes in grey, beige, or black to match the interior color.
Though the five-inch display is standard, buyers will not get a standard navigation unit in the GLK. Even after upgrading to the Comand system (and the 7.5-inch screen that comes with it) navigation won't be as exciting as the new 3D navigation system Audi is offering on the Q5. The GLK's nav system is easier to use than the BMW X3's, and it mirrors the experience of all other Mercedes vehicles equipped with the Comand infotainment system.
Mercedes plans to offer the following option packages when the 2010 GLK finally arrives for U.S. buyers:
Mercedes will launch the GLK with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, and 4Matic all-wheel drive. The 3.5-liter V-6 produces 268 hp at 6000 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque from 2400 rpm up to 5000 rpm. In the spring of 2009, rear-wheel drive will also be available. Expect a 0-to-60-mph time of about 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143 mph. Both of these figures slightly surpass the Audi Q5's claims. Fuel economy, however, is estimated at 16/22 mpg, which falls short of the Audi Q5.
Though Mercedes officials didn't confirm a Bluetec diesel engine would be an option for the GLK, Europeans will have the option. If demand for diesel Benzes remains as strong as it is right now, making up approximately 21 percent of all Mercedes SUV sales, it would be ridiculous to deny the Bluetec engine for the U.S.
The 4Matic system is a second-generation unit which can also be found in cars like the S550 4Matic and CL550 4Matic. Traction control for the system comes from the brakes, not mechanical lockers or limited-slip differentials. Torque is split between the front and rear wheels at a constant 45:55 ratio. There is no low range in the transfer case, but we doubt buyers in the segment will miss that feature.
Mercedes ships all GLKs with "agility control" suspension, which uses dampers that can firm up at high speeds to allow less body roll or soften at low speeds to make driving around town much more comfortable. The system is passive and does not require electronics to control the change in damping. We were impressed with the agility control, but there is a bit too much dive under braking and squat while accelerating. Lateral motions are well controlled, though.
The speed-sensing power steering has a fairly slow ratio and feels a little dead off-center. That shouldn't be a problem for an SUV, especially since the steering effort is reasonable. While muscling the SUV though some tight turns, it never felt too large or too heavy, and there was a surprising amount of grip. As in all Mercedes products, cruising at autobahn speeds is no problem, and little road or tire noise penetrated the cabin during highway jaunts.
We found on-road performance to be very good, but the off-road segment of our drive was incredible. The GLK clawed its way over trails that looked difficult enough to challenge a stock Jeep Wrangler. Though our GLK tester was equipped with the optional off-road package that U.S.-spec vehicles can't have, we don't anticipate many buyers in the U.S. looking for skid plates or hill descent control programming.
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 is a solid choice for anyone shopping for a premium small SUV/crossover. It's also possible to see the GLK as a substitute for a C-class wagon in the U.S. This is as close as American shoppers can come to buying a smallish wagon with a tri-star on the hood. With a base price expected to be just under $40,000, the GLK faces stiff competition from the likes of Acura, Audi, BMW, Land Rover, and Volvo but has a different approach that should resonate well with U.S. shoppers.
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
PowertrainEngine: 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6Horsepower: 268 hp @ 6000 rpmTorque: 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 rpmTransmission: 7-speed automaticDrive: All-wheel
MeasurementsL x W x H: 178.3 x 74.3 x 66.9 inLegroom F/R: 55.2/55.4 inHeadroom F/R: 39.0/39.7 inCargo capacity (seats up/down): 23.3/54.7 cu ftCurb Weight: 4036 lbEPA Rating (city/highway): 16/22 mpg (est)
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Reduced and modified tillage (RT) systems (e.g. no-, zone-, strip) represent strategies to reduce soil degradation and erosion and protect water quality. Previous research has shown that these tillage systems can provide the environmental and economic benefits of a RT system for many vegetable crops without the harvest delays or losses observed in straight no-till.
Reduced Tillage systems can improve both soil quality and soil drainage, potentially reducing Phytophtora blight among other soil borne pathogens. Growers who have tried deep-zone tillage (DZT) have observed that crops grown also appear to withstand drought more successfully than conventionally tilled fields.
Case studies. We are working with Cornell Extension and local growers who have tried DZT, to evaluate the benefits and potential hurdles associated with this system. Please follow the link to Cornell Extension, for evaluations from farmers across the Northeast.
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Reduced Tillage SARE Project Summary (Massachusetts, 2010-2013). We worked with Cornell Extension on a three year SARE project titled: "Reducing climatic and disease risks through minimum tillage systems for vegetables". This is a project summary for the work completed in Massachusetts. Full annual reports of the project may be found here.


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What is your preliminary assessment? Do they seem liable to you?
I am not here to try anyone in the press. I mean, I know some of the principals. I consider them good friends. I have worked with them in many civic causes and they have been civically very active -- I hope you put that in there. But how the city could get to the point that it is without having the red flags raised is hard for me to understand. Maybe there are explanations.
I went through the financial report. I raised the question on the $21 million [bond issue] for the Riverside Center building as to why that was in the general fund. That was a serious question to me. Certainly the issue of the pension bonds -- I think that should have jumped out at everyone: What was the city doing? This is hand-to-mouth existence. This is hawking the future by putting third and fourth mortgages on the city to pay for operating expenses. What is going on? So I think there were enough indications that the flags should be raised. Now, in their defense, they haven't had their day in court. I am not here to condemn them, but I think there are very serious questions. I think the commission was totally within its right to raise those questions and to ask me to do what I am doing now.
Criticism of the internal auditor has been more muted, or at least more private. How effective was the city's internal audit system?
Based on a very cursory review, essentially they were focused on cash transactions involving concessionaires, lessees, anyone who was doing business on city property or for whom the commission had granted a license right or franchise to do business. I was very dissatisfied that they were not auditing the finance department, that they were not evaluating internal controls. I was told that they had the capability of doing an operations audit. If they did one, I don't know when or where it is.
If I was going to be the city manager, I would significantly include within the scope of the internal auditor's responsibility a watchdog role on internal movement of taxpayer money, bond money, guarantee entitlement trust money, grant money, and so forth. They cannot in my judgment just ignore that. Just look at what we are dealing with today.
The internal auditor resigned. Did you ask for his resignation?
Let's say it was a mutual understanding. He offered to resign and I accepted.
You have publicly criticized the contracts the city signed with the labor unions. The ability of labor and management to work well together has been cited as among the great achievements of Odio's administration. What is your criticism?
My specific criticism was that management had in my judgment abdicated its responsibility in the collective-bargaining process. I have complimented union leaders on the contracts they received, because from a union standpoint, they are great contracts.
What was so great about the contracts?
Well, for anyone who takes a look at them there are tremendous concessions that management gave. I am not telling you what to do, but you should just read the page that deals with the city's ability to reopen the collective-bargaining process. I mean, just read that page. The city knowingly, intelligently, and rationally waives its rights to renegotiate this agreement. Knowingly, intelligently, and rationally is not the word. It's another very strange word -- unequivocally or something. We will never even think about doing this. Then it goes on to say the only way you can avoid that is by declaring a true fiscal emergency. And even then, before you do that, you have to exhaust all the commission's options on raising money. And so the commission has to go through 40 hoops before it can get [the union contracts] to the table. And then it goes by the arbitration proceedings and the arbitration is final. And that's just one [problem]. I'm not even talking about all the perks and the five percent here and the five percent there and the take-home cars in the contract with the police.
Do you have an understanding of why these contracts were so generous?
I want to go off the record.
We can't.
Then I'll leave that to the public to decide.
You've deliberately withheld criticism of individuals, including Manohar Surana and Cesar Odio -- Odio having run the government for the past eleven years. Why have you been so careful not to criticize them?
I don't see my responsibility as being in any way, shape, or form having anything to do with persons, personalities, or what have you. It is in my judgment unethical for a professional manager to publicly criticize the previous manager. I find that repugnant. Besides, I have, er, I had a professional relationship with Cesar for twelve or fifteen years as county manager since he was hired here as an assistant [in 1980]. I've known him a long time. This is a tragedy. I feel sorry for him.
I feel sorry for the city, but I have a professional responsibility to describe what I find. So people can talk conspiracy and blah blah until they're blue in the face. Except that just doesn't hold up.


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The first thing Jane's dietitian told her was that "diets" don't work because they are temporary. Once people lose the weight they want, they frequently go back to eating the way they used to and gain the weight back. Jane's dietitian told her to start thinking about healthy lifestyle choices, small things Jane could do in her everyday life to decrease the amount of calories she was eating while still eating healthy foods. After talking about some of these options, Jane wanted to know how many calories she should be eating per day and how much weight she should lose. This is what she learned:
• A healthy weight loss goal is 10% of her body weight over 6 months. Jane is 64 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. This means that she should lose 22 (0.1 x 220) pounds over the next 26 weeks, from now (October) through March. Jane was shocked that her dietitian was suggesting she lose less than a pound a week until she learned that this rate of weight loss may help her keep the weight off in the long term.
• Jane also learned that for two weekdays and a weekend day, she should track everything she ate using an online calorie counter like FitDay.com. Once she learned how many calories she was eating per day, she could figure out how many calories to cut back on.
Jane tracked her caloric intake and found out that she was eating about 2,200 calories a day. Her dietitian explained to her that one pound of fat is equal to roughly 3,500 calories. To lose approximately a pound of fat a week, Jane should create a calorie deficit of 500 calories per day. Jane learned that there are two ways of creating a caloric deficit. The first way is to eat fewer calories than you have been eating when your weight is stable. The second way is to add more physical activity to your day than when your weight was stable. Jane chose to work on both things at once, which most scientists agree is the best way to lose weight and keep it off.
Jane chose to decrease her caloric intake by 250 calories every day and started tracking her calories online to make sure she was eating about 1,950 calories per day. She was careful to eat a balanced diet so that her body was getting the good nutrition it needed to be healthy and to help her lose weight. Cutting 250 calories out of her diet every day seemed difficult, until Jane realized that she could make small changes that added up to the 250 calories. She decided to eat an orange instead of drinking a glass of orange juice in the morning and save 40 calories while getting good fiber from the orange. She realized that by not having a mid day 20-ounce soda, she could save 240 calories. She also learned that if she used spices on her vegetables for dinner instead of using 2 tablespoons of butter, she saved 200 calories.
Jane also decided to walk home from work to add physical activity into her day. She learned that there was a way to approximate how many calories most people would burn by walking for 15 minutes at 3.5 miles per hours (17 minutes per mile). To do this, Jane took her weight in pounds, and multiplied it by 0.6 to get 132 calories. This is how many calories Jane will burn by going for a 15 minute walk at 3.5 mph. (To try this yourself, multiply your weight in pounds by 0.6, and that is how many calories you will burn in 15 minutes of continuous walking at 3.5 mph). This is an approximation, because every body and metabolism acts differently, but it can give you a general idea of how many calories you are burning. Jane's walk home every day was half an hour, so she knew she was burning roughly 265 Calories.
By changing a few small things in the way she ate everyday and by adding some simple physical activity, Jane is on the path to lose weight in a healthy manner.
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Thu, Apr 1, 10 at 12:12
Does anyone have seed for Iberis sempervirens, perennial candytuft? Lots on my trade list...
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okay so something happened and the first post didn't post....or it may show up later. anyway, Bev, I don't have any seeds but probably have a few little seedlings out there in case you don't get any seeds. |
GG, I'm happy to have little seedlings if you want to pot them up for the swap. I'll post my trade list for the swap on the other thread. |
- Posted by greylady-gardener 6/5 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 4, 10 at 15:12
Hey Bev, just in from a wander around the garden and there are at least four little clumps (about 2 inches across) and one fairly good sized (maybe five inches across) I will pot some up for you for the swap gg |
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I can't find a picture of Mark's Art Iris to compare to the one I have that bloomed for the first time today.
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Sun, Apr 15, 12 at 22:34
I couldn't find a reference to an iris called 'Mark's Art.' Who did you buy it from? Is it supposed to be a historic iris? Renee |
- Posted by bloombuddie z6 OK (My Page) on Sun, Apr 15, 12 at 23:27
Mark's Art is in the wiki of the AIS...description but no picture. I'm kind of new at this but I don't think my Iris fits the description. A couple years ago, several months after an Iris sale was over, I was able to look through what was left. The Irises were in sacks and not all individually labeled so with the handling they had been through some must have gotten mixed. I'm not unhappy...I'm just trying to "get all my ducks in a row". This Iris grows as tall as any of my TBs, has lots & lots of buds but the flower is very small. |
- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 16, 12 at 1:18
I couldn't find it there- I need to get some bifocals! Have you tried posting a photo on the HIPS Facebook page? Someone there might be able to confirm it for you. Good luck. Renee |
- Posted by bloombuddie z6 OK (My Page) on Mon, Apr 16, 12 at 7:57
I just joined HIPS yesterday so will check with them. From Wiki: 'Mark's Art' (Truman Scarborough, R. 2003). Sdlg. 38-97-G18P. TB, 31" (79 cm), M. S. maroon brown, cream ground; style arms brown; F. yellow maroon on yellow ground, maroon stripes overall, white at end of orange beards; pronounced fragrance. 'Tennessee Woman' X 'Cheating Heart'. Scarborough 2007. Thanks for your help! Ann |
- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 16, 12 at 13:12
No, that is not your iris. The form is wrong for a 2007 intro, not to mention the color. Someone in HIPS may recognize it, though. Renee |
- Posted by bloombuddie z6 OK (My Page) on Tue, Apr 17, 12 at 22:01
I've been checking around and think I have Quaker Lady TB...any opinions? Here are some better pictures from today. Ann |
- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 19, 12 at 0:23
That does look like Quaker Lady to me. It's a very popular iris. Renee |
That's a looker! Seems to have tobacco standards. If so it's quite similar to EVOLUTION, Cayeux'29. A couple of pics of President Pilkington look similar but dubious about it being a match. I'm not acquainted with Mark's Art. |
- Posted by bloombuddie z6 OK (My Page) on Thu, Apr 19, 12 at 21:25
Evolution sure looks like my Noid so I started reading about it. HIPS site states "the basis of the leaves are strongly tinged purplish-brown"...I jumped up from the computer and ran outside...no noticeable tinge...maybe a tiny bit at the very bottom but that is all. It is certainly similar but I don't think its Evolution. Thank you for taking the time to help. Ann |
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We have some blackberry that keeps growing up in the break between a concrete foundation wall and a poured concrete slab. We have been cutting it back, but we can't get to the roots to dig it out since they are deep down under the concrete slab.
We are not ones to use herbicide for anything, but someone said if we cut the stalks and painted it on the stalks it would kill the blackberry and the effect to the environment should be minimal. Thoughts on this? Or other suggestions on how to get rid of it? It is in an area where the kids like to play so we'd really like to get it out of there. Thanks. |
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Yes, a cut & paint method works well. All you need do is paint onto the cut surface of the stub that remains in the ground. Even then you will need to repeat as needed. Perhaps for several years. Lily Miller Blackberry & Brush Killer works well. |
If you go the glyphosate route, make sure you paint immediately after cutting. |
Once again there is no glyphosate product acceptable to any organic gardener. Very few of the other plant killers are acceptable either. If repeated cutting of the top growth has not killed the roots then those roots may be getting nurishment from another part of the plant. Check around for other growth nearby. Denying any plant access to sunlight, by cutting off all the leaves and keepiing therm cut off or covering those leaves with a good mulch, will, eventually, kill the plant because it cannot produce the foods the plant needs to grow. |
I was remiss in ignoring the obvious organic forum issue. A pretty reliable way (we're talking blackberry here, so nothing's easy...) is to cut the vine to a shortish stump and tie a thick, black plastic bag around it, right at the base. |
I vaguely recall hearing at a horticultural lecture that using Roundup against blackberries was an acceptable organic practice. That is, when done by nicking the vines and dabbing the Roundup onto the nicks. I have no idea whether this is true or not, or even if that is exactly what the speaker meant. But it does seem plausible, even if not true. Does anyone know absolutely whether it is true or not? |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 5, 10 at 13:52
It would be difficult to consider the use of RoundUp in any form and for any purpose as "organic". It is not a organic product and therefore its use cannot be considered an 'acceptable' organic practice. The title of the forum aside, removing blackberries - and especially blackberries located in a difficult to remove/treat situation - may not be very successful utilizing strictly organic practices. Blackberries have a number of means of propagating themselves - seeding, rooting stems and the development of underground runners or rhizomes. The sprouts coming up along your concrete slab may very well be connected to a larger, freely growing plant located nearby. If difficult or impossible to remove manually -- and that's tough with blackberries no matter how accessible the growing conditions -- treating directly with a herbicide may be the most practical and efficient method. Both the RoundUp or the Blackberry and Brush Killer would work painted directly on the cut stems. You may need to do repeat applications to get complete control and timing for that is entering a short window of opportunity. Plants should be in active growth for the herbicide to be most effective. Horticultural vinegar (20% concentration) can be effective as well but may or may not be considered organic or even an EPA approved approach. While it is always best to focus on organic practices when ever possible, it is realistic to understand that they may not always offer the treatment or control we desire. How inclined one is to use these non-organic tools when they may be necessary depends a lot on how dogmatic one's approach to organic is. |
- Posted by sandhill_farms 10 NV (My Page) on Tue, Oct 5, 10 at 14:24
And here I would kill to get blackberries to grow here and others want to kill them off, go figure. Greg |
Yes, Greg, that is a bit ironic. If I were to stop maintaining my property within a few years it would become one huge blackberry bramble patch. I have a friend whose large back yard goes down a hillside into a bowl-shaped area. He is no longer able to take care of the property. That bowl-shaped depression is now filled with blackberry so that nothing else is visible beneath it. The scary part is that it seems to continue rising and is approaching the house. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Thu, Oct 7, 10 at 8:26
Those of us who have lived in the PacNW/Cascadia know full well what Himalayan blackberry can do, including swallowing outbuildings. If you are strict, missionary-like organic religion, then you likely will be sad trying to get rid of blackberry. Get on top of it now, and when birds bring in more, react ASAP. Dan |
I have not had to use anything not acceptable to any organic gardener/farmer to keep Blackberries from growing, simply keep them cut so no leaves were around to provide the nutrients those roots needed to live was enough to eliminate them. No sprays, no poisons, just mechanical cutting. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 8, 10 at 10:08
You would be singing a different tune if you lived near the OP, kimmsr. Travel out there and see for yourself. Worse than kudzu, because of the prickles. No brainer for Cascadians. Dan |
kimmsr, I currently live in northwest WA state and prior to this, lived in Michigan. No offense intended, but considering you have not had to deal with Himalayan blackberry in the PNW, you really don't understand the difficulty of the situation. Himalayan blackberries are a different beast than the wild blackberries that grow in Michigan, plain and simple. |
I lived and gardened in Washington for a while and still correspond with organic gardeners/farmers there regularly. I do not know if the blackberries we worked on when I was there were "Himalyan" or not but those I correspond telll me that even today the best way to organically eliminate the wild blackberries is to keep the canes cut so the roots eventually starve. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 9, 10 at 9:03
I did that, kimmsr, on 10 acres I rented, in a patch along a drainage ditch. It is an incredible amount of work over more than one season, and I never finished as I moved to Colo. "Eventually" is the key term. Not to mention birds re-seeding the area now that the ground sees sunlight. Dan |
If it was on several acres like that I would think maybe mowing and putting goats on them would help in keeping the briers in check But the op asked about a small spot in maybe if you cut them back and dig out every thing that you can with a knife or screwdriver then make that completely covered up with caulking if its a small crack or with something like a sheet of plywood if its a larger area Unless your concrete slab is certified organic there is no reason you can't use some round up also but I would still eliminate growing conditions as blackberries hit with roundup tend to come back the next year and the next year... |
For those of you not familiar with our brand of blackberries, here a link. |
Here is a link that might be useful: click on the picture for the best view Greg :)
Here is a link that might be useful: Local explanation of the weed plant problem
The use of glyphosates is anathema to any organic gardener/farmer. Using glyphosates means one is not an organic gardener/farmer. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 10, 10 at 10:19
I guess the organic farmer just gets buried under acres of canes then. Ah well. That's just the way it has to be! Far better to lose production and ecosystem function, yessir! Plaidbird, that's a clever idea. I like it a lot. Dan |
That's okay Kimmer, I traded in my organic gardener badge this summer for a "once again responsible community member" badge. Although... the vast majority of my garden is still organic and has been since my house was built in about 1891. The battle lines are all on the perimeter, with six adjoining properties. Interestingly enough, as I traded in that old high horse, I became car free by choice this summer. With that the planet is still in better shape. Still needing the high horse step stool though. ;) We all do the best we can. |
Dan, I really appreciate the support, especially coming from someone like you. There are trade offs in life no matter what we do and this seems to at least solve the drip and vapor part of the problem using glyphosates. Sure this is tedious,but with enough practice now, it is sure. I found useing my old budding knife and cutting the stem end as if doing a hardwood cutting is the final trick that increased the success rate. Plus.. it's very rain proof ! Thanks again for the comment. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 10, 10 at 14:44
If I steal the idea and someone asks me about it, I've bookmarked this thread for a citation. ;o) Dan |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 10, 10 at 17:35
Because one opts for a much more effective and efficient approach than simply "cutting back the canes" and uses the occasional chemical herbicide on pernicious weeds like Himalayan blackberries, English ivy, Japanese knotweed or horsetails should not necessarily negate one's inclination to being an organic gardener. As much as we'd all like the world to be black and white, it is filled with shades of gray and when you come right down to it, organic practices don't always cut the mustard. Does that mean you cannot be considered an organic gardener if you opt for a more successful alternate process that is not organically approved? I don't think so :-) This does not have to be an either/or situation unless you are growing organically for the consumer market and require certification. For the home hobby gardener, the occasional use of something like RoundUp, done under adherence to all label directions, can be a godsend under circumstances like trying to remove these weeds, which simply do not respond well to manual control. We should all exercise some tolerance and understand that this is not a perfect world. There is a philosophy behind organic gardening that should make any attempt - no matter how slight - towards less environmentally disruptive methods acceptable and deviations, as they might become necessary, understood and also accepted. |
That's great. Spread the word and I'll hope for future tips and improvements to the idea from others. As gardeners we are a creative group, so I'm sure with this starting point we can still do better. I just happened onto another web site with one of my curiosity clicks, and see they claim these darn things grow 20 feet in a season. Seems like too little to me. Maybe they're only counting how far one plant goes in only one direction ? If a plant grows 20 feet north for example..I'm pretty sure it will most likely think of going east, west, and probably south too ! Anyway.. I' adding the link because it mentions a possible rust that they've found on some blackberries. See at the bottom of the page. |
Here is a link that might be useful: ODA Plant Division, Noxious Weed Control
GardenGal, Hi neighbor. :) Very well stated: >>>We should all exercise some tolerance and understand that this is not a perfect world. There is a philosophy behind organic gardening that should make any attempt - no matter how slight - towards less environmentally disruptive methods acceptable and deviations, as they might become necessary, understood and also accepted. <<< This reminds me very much of writing by Steve Soloman. About the Author |
Here is a link that might be useful: Amazon link to: Gardening When It Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times
Wow, I wasn't expecting this many responses! (and sorry that I haven't checked in awhile - life with two young kids). Anyway, I can definitely say I am more than familiar with digging blackberry. I spent 4 years working for an environmental non-profit in Seattle and much of what we did was restore stream banks (which of course first meant removing blackberry and/or knotweed by the root). I may just need to be more on top of this small patch and keep cutting it back. It is likely small enough to manage this way, its more an issue of me remembering to get out and continually cut it back. I do, however, like the idea of using the little gardening vial and may have to resort to that. Luckily this isn't near any other plantings (is in a back corner near our alley). And these conversations about the rampant and invasive blackberry always make me think of the Tom Robbins book Still Life with Woodpecker and the idea of planting blackberry on all the roofs of Seattle to create a sort of fortress. |
I thought the peat moss & earth worms threads were bad. The pine straw/oak leaves- pH compost thing was bad. This Black berry is over the top. You may all go the organic garden H&!! for using roundup or Lily miller. Well I have been fighting wild garlic, Bahia grass & dew berries( low growing black berries). With out herbicide. I am going to try the clear Plastic first, then try cutting with lawn mower, maybe fire, before giving up hope. With 1600 square feet of beds to keep the weeds out. It is hard to start on the new beds(for asparagus). If I find a magic bullet that is not herbicide, I will start a thread/w photos. If you never hear from me again.......... the weeds pulled me under!!!! |
- Posted by prairiemoon2 zone 6a/MA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 5, 11 at 6:20
I am reminded of a time about 20 years ago when I had a Landscape Architect from a good firm in the Boston area give me a consultation about designing our 1/4 acre property. I love blackberries and wanted to include growing them. He thought I could include them if I was also willing to install concrete barriers poured all around the blackberry patch. (g) I forget how deep he said it would have to be to contain the blackberries. Needless to say, I got his point and I didn't include blackberries. |
Well, I'm killing my New England variety blackberries by cutting them to ground level last fall, then covering the area---about 10'x20'---with newspaper, seaweed, hay, and straw. If it starts to break through, I'll spot mulch it until it's gone. This blackberry came from my cousin's yard next door, and I ignored it for years, but this year I'm going to devote some time and material to it and I'm going to cut it down in his yard and just be vigilant. People always say, "Oh, you have no idea the perniciousness of the weeds we have in such and such a place and maybe that's true, or maybe people just don't mulch adequately. I'm with kimmsr in being baffled how plants deprived of sunlight survive. |
A very nice man has offered to sale me a pair of goat. This may be what I need. The ten acres are outside of any Township, so no problem there. Now to find some piglets at a good price. |
- Posted by humboldt101 7b (My Page) on Fri, Apr 8, 11 at 20:55
I live in the PNW. Himalayan Blackberries are definitely a problem. They are invasive. Nothing like wild trailing blackberries. That being said, I still let them grow, and even tip root them and replant them. Why would you cut down a plant that grows food without any care at all? They are amazing in pancakes and other things. You'll never really get rid of it. You can however temporarily keep it in check. |
New to this world. Just bought my first house and it has some "cute" blackberry bushes gradually taking over the back of the yard. I am not an organic purist, but I also would prefer not to blast lilly miller as the guy in the hardware store recommended (have kids who play in the yard, plus I try to do right by Mother Nature). So trimming and point poisoning may be my tactic (or follow Plaid bird's approach, but I can't quite figure it out yet as I have never tended a garden). In any case, how should I go about simply cutting the brush? It's terribly thorny (pricked my finger grabbing one silly berry the other day - I swear the stem reached out to me to avenge its berry) and full of spiders. I'm not scared of them, just don't want to be pricked and bitten all over. So what do I need? What gloves, overalls, shears, flamethrower should I get? Many thanks, Renegau. |
Renegau: You might try a "Berry hook". http://www.redpigtools.com/servlet/the-Weeding/Categories It cuts the berry canes close to the ground. Use in right hand while you hold the top of the cane with your left or vice versa. |
- Posted by beejay44uk none (My Page) on Wed, Feb 20, 13 at 3:46
please do not use herbicides,here in the uk I made a tool and hope there is a market in the states? have a look for yourself it does as it says on the tin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4vaK9O3Nds |
Here is a link that might be useful: Himalayan Blackberry root lifter
It is ironic but your blackberry is a prised plant elsewhere in the world and it treats a number of diseases like hormonal imbalances, infertility, cancer, blood clotting... as you grow older you might begin to appreciate the virtues of blackberry leaf tea or alcoholic extract. Some people use its raw leaves to help stop the progress of their cancer on them or their pets. Because your plant is so "obstinate", it is a healthy and powerful plant. Pity you have to kill it Hope you don't end up regretting that you did not use it to treat your family. |
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text: I don't know what's going on but I won't miss this attraction. I was quite exited and amazed when I saw the door and then to get in there and actually see the lamppost and the trees -- well my DH can tell you that I was almost busting with excitement. But it went rapidly downhill from there as all that was left was some verbage from the White Witch and an extended commercial for the movie. I'd be much happier if they'd taken the time to do some more scenes. Didn't need a commercial for the movie as I was already hooked.


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The Formations Furniture Collection by Joseph Walsh is a study in billowing, undulating forms. These new works by the Irish designer include sleek bone-like chairs and tables as well as a sinuous wooden 'erosion' table, that possess a modern and contemporary aesthetic while also imparting a feeling of nature.
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Article ID: 835264 - View products that this article applies to. This article has been archived. It is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated. On This PageSymptomsWhen you use Riprep.exe to upload a Microsoft Windows XP Professional image or a Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional image to a Microsoft Windows 2000-based Remote Installation Services (RIS) server, you may receive the following error message:
Missing CD-ROM Image on Server The RIS server to which you are attempting to post this installation does not contain the correct CD-based image. The version of the CD-based image on the server must match the version of the system you are attempting to image[Version 5.1 Build 2600, Language English]. Please either select a different RIS server to post this installation to or add the corresponding CD-based image to the current RIS server. CauseThis problem may occur if one of the following conditions is
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ResolutionHotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
PrerequisitesThis fix requires that you update the version of Remote Installation Preparation (RIPrep) on the RIS server to the version that is included with Windows Server 2003. If you have an existing Windows Server 2003-based RIS server, copy the files from the Drive_letter:\Remoteinstall\Admin\I386 folder to the Windows 2000-based RIS server.If you have a Windows Server 2003 CD, you can extract the required files. To do this, follow these steps. Note If you have already tried to create a RIPrep image, you must restart your Windows 2000-based computer before you follow these steps.
Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.Date Time Version Size File name ------------------------------------------------------ 05-Feb-2004 20:13 5.0.2195.6894 97,552 Binlsvc.dll StatusMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section. WorkaroundTo work around this problem, remove the hotfix or the update,
and then reinstall the update after the Setup program is completed. To
automatically install the update after the Setup program is completed, add the
update file to the [GuiRunOnce] section of the Riprep.sif file. Use the
following format, where <nnnnnn> represents the numeric part of the
update file name: [GuiRunOnce] %windir%\q<nnnnnn>.exe /q Drive_letter:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\Images\Imagename\I386\Templates Note You must copy the hotfix to this location. When an administrator
logs on to the destination computer automatically or manually, the update is
applied, and the computer restarts.More information
For additional information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates References
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We have some typical recessed light in our kitchen that I would like to replace with pendant lights. My DH says there is no way to remove them without tearing a big hole in the ceiling drywall. Everyone I talk to says you just pop them out. Would these lights be installed like this or is my DH just trying to get out of a little work? |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Mon, Oct 15, 07 at 18:03
Depends on the nature of the light. If it was a remodel can you can remove the trim, remove the fixture, unhook the wires (better make sure the power is off) and install a box for the pendant (probably will need to do some finish patching). If it was a new construction fixture (and you can't get into the space above, like through the attic) then it's going to be harder to do. |
Why in the world would lights be installed in such a fashion that you couldn't replace it? What if one of these can lights goes bad? What is different about these lights as opposed to some of my other fixtures which my DH has already replaced? |
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Tue, Oct 16, 07 at 9:41
Eh? I've never had a recessed fixture "go bad". I don't know what your husband has been doing in other cases, but a remodel can actually installs through the hole in the ceiling so it can come out that way. A new construction can is attached to the framing (typically) and the hole is purely to let the light into the space below. |
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i know how you feel. i work in a plant that makes back up generators, meaning i sit in a metal box all day long wiring it my knees basically at my nose. i would come home so tired then have my stepkids running around with the dog. i was sick for so long and tired all through. i would tell hubby i love him then lock myself in the bathroom, takes showers just to cry. lol anyway. i told my work i was going on light duty and hid in the bathroom for extended periods of time. im not gonna lie, there may have been a nap or two in there. but omg those steel toe boots were the kicker. i never realized how heavy they were til i was a week past my due date. stay strong. god bless and good luck!
This might be a great time to bump up your daughter's social life! If she has any friends who's paprents you trust to leave her alone with, maybe she could have a few more play dates during the week so you can have time fora much needed nap or soak in the tub. Or....maybe an older neighbor who would love to have a weekly tea party with her?
Also, could you bring a cushion to work to sit on and get some insoles for your shoes. I worked at a sign making company during my first pregnancy and I got a little creative with comfort. I found a coushioned tall stool and claimed it as mine during those months. Good luck
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This is my go-to bronzer! Absolutely amazing finish and touch,it feels light and looks natural and glowy! I used Oriflame's bronzing pearls for years,but then I discovered this little treasure and it's dreamy! Much more pigmented and brighter on my face,makes me look tanned even when I'm vampire-white! When I'm feeling like I want to create a bronzed,chocolatey look I choose this product. Very good for its price! The packaging is plastic,not that good,but I keep it inside its box and with the puff that's included,my life becomes easier and I'm not afraid that my little pearls will spill out or break. I've worn it for 12 hours max and it didn't crease at all,even though the rest of my make up went bad. Its smell could be a little annoying,since it smells like a light fragrance or sth,but you get used to it!
This is a lovely bronzer with a slightly touch of shimmer in it! It is amazing especially for summer! the staying power is great, the packaging is good.. the price is pretty much fine... I can't see any reason not to buy this again!
I have them in Arabian Glow and i think they are a great product for their price! The packaging is nice, not that high quality but i guess it's fine. The product itself - they do leave your skin with nice bornzy glow which i personally love. I use them almost every day and i do like them. They are also very economic i had had them for 1 year now and they are almost in the same amount they were when i bought them. I do recommend them if you are looking for a new product to try out.
I've been using these for years & love love LOVE them! I think they come in two shades now - Cool & Warm. I use the Warm as I have olive skin and I'm pretty sure the 'Warm' was the original colour.
Cost me £10 from Avon, which I think is reasonable seeing as they can be used as a bronzer or to add a glow to the whole face. One tub will last years, even with frequent use!
I see a lot of complaining about the 'puff' that's in the pot, but to my understanding it's not actually an applicator, it's just to ensure the balls aren't smashed during travel etc.
Two things are annoying, but not enough for me to stop using it...
1) Sometimes when you swirl your brush in, a ball can get temporarily stuck in the brush. Not a major issue, but I know that I see a lot of review on here where something as small as this can be a deal-breaker - just tap it out or pick it out with your finger. Simple.
2) The lid can crack (I've never had one break, just crack slightly). I travel a lot and also split my time between two houses so I never have any less than 3 or 4 at any one time... Perhaps it's just me overtightening it in a rush, but the lid has cracked on me a couple of times over the years. Nothing major - no product falls out (because of that 'puff' I mentioned above) and like I said before, it never breaks in half or anything. Just an observation.
Yes, this product is shimmery. Not OTT... with this product a little goes a long way so don't treat it like your average bronzer. I just feel that a lot of reviews I read, quite a few people seem to be applying it heavy-handedly and then complain about it.
Worth every penny!
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I love those pearls! They provide a gorgeous bronzing result and make face glow. Really natural finish.
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I am NC15 (fair, pale) and this gives me a really natural, not orange looking glow. I mostly use this in summer, and I love the effect it gives. I use this over pressed powder and liquid and it blends perfectly over these two and isn't streaky. It has a LITTLE shimmer but it doesn't come across as frosty, glittery or unnatural looking so it's great. I really love this bronzer, it's the best I have used so far even above my Dior one as it isn't orange or too dark. Good price aswell, and a lot of product included inside.
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I like this product, but i wouldnt repurchase. i like the kabuki brush that comes with it, and the brush is also good to use as a powder setter.
I love these pearls.
They give my skin a lovely healthy glow with no sign of orange.
A little goes along way and the layers can be built upon for deeper colour and contouring.
I use a flat top Kabuki brush and it give great coverage.
Good stuff!!
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I'm pale (NC15) and really like this bronzer in terms of color - it's a nice neutral tan/bronze, on the pink side. Although I'm warm-toned, the pink in this bronzer (rather than the orange that most seem to have) really make it work for me without making me look dirty or like an OompaLoompa. I apply it all over my face with a kabuki brush and a gentle touch. There is a little shimmer, no glitter or noticable frostiness. I'm not a big fan of the little balls because they don't travel well, I would buy this product again because of the natural, healthy looking color.
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Lovely product! Gives a natural glow that does not look fake. Its packaging is nothing special - very ordinary and nothing eyecatching but very practical and something you can throw in you bag without worrying about it opening and spilling all over the place - screw top lid. Made in Italy. Would repurchase!
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Hi, A friend has a peach tree that has developed some problems. I have no idea what it could be. Can anyone tell me what is happening? It was transplanted last November so it's been in the ground since then. I'd say it gets a fair amount of sun but not all day. There are plenty of trees and other plants all around. There are two pics here: Thanks very much. John L |
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That's peach leaf curl. It's too late to spray this year. Next year the tree needs to be sprayed before bud break. |
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Thank you so much for that quick response! I appreciate it and will pass on that info to my friend. |
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Common Nursing Complaints & Psych NP's - Not As Bad? - page 3
Hello All! I am an aspiring Psych NP currently taking my prerequisite classes. I have been reading and searching through this board for many months now (and will continue to) in order to try and... Read More
0Mar 29, '12 by myelinHey Smoothjams, good luck! I was admitted to Columbia but I will be starting at UCSF this summer for the MEPN program and will be doing family psych NP. Actually, Penn's program is direct entry. They have an accelerated BSN/MSN program, you are admitted for the BSN and your MSN specialty. I was admitted there as well and almost attended. Don't count them out, their program is really, really amazing.
0Mar 30, '12 by angelalalaI'm another "chose not to do PhD Psych" student. . .I'm going the traditional route and just finishing my RN pt (and working as a master's level therapist) before applying to an NP program. Already having one MA, I'm really afraid of maxing out on student loans.
1Apr 27, '12 by Baggins1215Hello! I am a family PMHNP and love it. I used to get on here when I was an RN and would look for psych NP posts, but you're right, there's not a lot of us on here I don't think. I would recommend working as a psych RN first before choosing this path. It's not for everyone. Plus I think it helped grad school go so much smoother because I had a lot of clinical experience already. If you like working with this population though (which I do) then it's great. I can say I really do love my job. I work in a rural setting in Idaho so the salary isn't quite six figures, but cost of living is low here and I qualified for 100% loan repayment. Hope this helps. For anyone thinking about this route-don't be discouraged! Just get some experience first. Oh, and there are TONS of jobs. I had four different job offers before I left school and that's out here in Idaho!chrty_knox likes this.
0Apr 30, '12 by harmonizerok.. I will try not to be a part of conspiracy designed to reduce market saturation for Psych NPs. LOL!! I am just telling you about how I feel.
I am graduating from a psych NP program in a few days. As I posted earlier, I live in a Southeastern state.
I speculate that the job opportunities are not equal around the countries.
But the truth of the matter is there are lots more jobs nationally or at least locally for family nurse practitioners.
PMHNP is kind of a new kid on the block here in this state. The employers and patients still don't know about it and psychiatrists
are utilized more for inpatient settings here. Sadly, some psychiatrists don't even know what PMHNP can do.
Yes, as of "now", I believe that we still can find a job if we are flexible about moving around the state. But here is my opinion on the job market. It's "not" because there are "more job openings or greater mobility" for PMHNP. In fact, there are significantly "less" job openings for PMHNP here than many other NP specialties. It's just because in the past recent years there are not many graduates in this state. They plan to increase the enrollment and more people apply so I expect that the supply could meet the demand soon "if" new job opportunities are not created here. I am planning to go back for post-master in FNP or etc soon for better job mobility and expanding my horizon.
I will keep you guys posted when I actually enter the job market.
Most of my classmates already settled for jobs starting at low $80,000. A job at a state organization starts at mid $70,000.
I know it's not bad but that's far 6 figures. RN can still make that much.
The salary may be higher somewhere else but the fact is that it's not like that everywhere around the country.
I will keep you guys posted about the job market as I am now entering into it.Last edit by harmonizer on Apr 30, '12 -
0Apr 30, '12 by harmonizerQuote from Baggins1215How long after working before you get that repayment back?I qualified for 100% loan repayment.
0May 7, '12 by harmonizerQuote from Baggins1215How many years ago? Nope, not "tons" at least here locally. Just graduated. Not that many offers locally for me. Maybe market is a little worse coz more people graduating nationwide in recent years. Anyway, I live in a "backward" state for NPs and this probably would not apply to other states, I guess. I would be fine if I am willing to "move" around. job searching now. :-)Hello! Oh, and there are TONS of jobs. I had four different job offers before I left school and that's out here in Idaho
0May 7, '12 by zenman, APRN GuideJust got a another job offer this morning. Telemed position.
"Must be licensed in either Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Montana, or South Dakota, but can live anywhere." -
0May 7, '12 by myelinInteresting... does anyone know how difficult/easy it is to get licensed in another state? Does it depend on the state? I'm going to school in CA and will likely be licensed to practice there, but I'm ultimately interested in practicing in OR or WA, and I'm wondering how the license transfers.
0May 7, '12 by zenman, APRN GuideIf it's a compact state your basic RN license transfer without any problem, i.e., I have TX RN license and working in NM with NM CNP license. In any case you fill out the BON paperwork, get fingerprints, strip searched, and cough up money.


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Lou, I was wondering how you go about starting a WDW website? What does it cost (I hope that is not too personal.)? How about the forums? The forums look like some others I have seen as far as format, but of course not content. How are moderators selected, etc.? I could go on, but I will let you decide what is pertinent. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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To the Town Hall, for the Coalition for Marriage's heavily trailed rally. The venue was far from full - CfM's Colin Hart claimed they could have filled it three times over, so the many empty spaces were puzzling. Mr Hart said they had left space for Tory delegates, so the only conclusion is that not as many turned up as they would have hoped. Ann Widdecombe, introduced as "Strictly Come Dancing Star and former Cabinet minister", was the star turn. MPs were thin on the ground. Apart from David Burrowes, who was on the platform, the only other parliamentarian Dot spotted was Gerald Howarth, who was sitting with Amanda Platell of the Daily Mail. In any case, all attendees were greeted by a small but vocal band of protesters, who chanted "Tory scum out of our Brum" and other accusations that the whole party is made up of bigots.


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text: 4.5 A film which the whole family will enjoy this Christmas. dragonlord | 13/11/2012 | See all dragonlord's reviews (442) There are four new Santa pups in this film which are very cute and their names are Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble. These four pups sneak onto the back of Mrs. Claus sled when she travels to Pineville. They want to prove they are ready for their own magic crystals by granting lots of different wishes. One of the wishes goes horribly wrong which, makes the Christmas spirit disappear at an alarming rate. The story is heart warming and has a nice touch humour to it as well. My seven year old daughter was very pleased with this film after not being so keen on the first Santa Paws movie.