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breakdancing A set of poping or locking manuvers in which a person moves around a space without lifting up their feet. Usually mimics robotic movement. Popularized by Michael Jackson's "Moon Walk," however there are many contemporary variations.
Johhny's slides were ill; it looked like he was standing still and the room moved around him.
by Brian Williams
February 05, 2005
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a girl that is known as the neighborhood hoe. someone that just gets used for sexual purposes with no strings attached
neh man i aint go out with her she just a slide
by ilcapo
June 05, 2005
slide means to fight,slap,or punch somone
ima slide yo bitch ass
by sacha whitfield
October 29, 2005
To let go of some type of conflict; to excuse an insult.
Even though John dissed Frank, he let it slide and they were still friends.
by Sub Zenyth
April 08, 2005
Open air shoes similar to flip-flops; slides, however, have one "hoop" that the foot is slid under to keep the shoes in place.
I couldn't find my flip-flops to wear to the pool; instead I grabbed a pair of slides. They were looser, anyway.
by newagelink
June 17, 2005
a bowl shaped piece with a tube attached to the bottom that gets placed into a bong used for smoking marijuana. when a person can no longer suck in air, or hit, the bong it gets taken out to "clear" the bong of all smoke and then gets placed back in for the next person.
Jordan hits the bong like a champ and doesn't have to remove the slide for a long time.
by cmv
January 01, 2006
A tool used for playing guitar.
Looks like a pipe, usually made of glass, steel or ceramic. It is placed on a finger, usually smallest, and strings are pressed with it so their tone is changed smoothly.
Looks like a pipe, usually made of glass, steel or ceramic. It is placed on a finger, usually smallest, and strings are pressed with it so their tone is changed smoothly.
Slide guitar is an essential part of the Blues.
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VCU to eliminate physical education teachers program
7/23/2013, 2:40 p.m.
RICHMOND The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education will be eliminating the undergraduate concentration in the program that prepares health and physical education teachers.
The concentration in general health and physical education has experienced low enrollment over the past decade and had no permanent faculty remaining, said Christine S. Walther-Thomas, Ph.D., dean of the VCU School of Education. The decision was reached following a full academic program review and a self-study related to program accreditation.
"This was a tremendously difficult decision to make," said Walther-Thomas. "The VCU School of Education faculty and staff are committed to student academic success and attainment of their teaching career goals, and we intend to support our faculty and our students as they work toward completion of their degrees."
Students currently admitted into the general health and physical education undergraduate concentration in the bachelor of science degree (B.S.) in health, physical education, and exercise science (HPEX) for the fall semester, and those already enrolled and meeting benchmarks and deadlines toward completion of the master of teaching degree (M.T.), will be able to complete their programs and receive degrees.
The phased elimination of the general health and physical education concentration will begin in the fall of 2013 and will continue through the spring of 2018. The exercise science concentration is not affected and the HPEX undergraduate degree will continue.
There are currently 54 undergraduate students in the general health and physical education concentration and three graduate students in the master of teaching program, who will graduate with the B.S. and M.T. degrees with Virginia teacher licensure if they meet established benchmarks. The VCU School of Education faculty and staff are committed to student academic success and attainment of their teaching career goals. A letter explaining the process was sent to students and their families outlining HPEX program meetings to be held in the fall that will review requirements and timelines and discuss progress individually with all students currently enrolled in the program.
"While addressing the health needs of the commonwealth is vitally important to VCU, it was determined that the School of Education's resources need to be reallocated to teacher preparation programs that have more robust enrollment and are in other high-need areas across the commonwealth of Virginia," said Walther-Thomas.
The VCU School of Education, which is ranked 28th among U.S. graduate schools of education according to U.S. News & World Report (2013), will continue to build on its strengths, preparing students for education careers in high-need content areas such as science, technology, engineering, math, special education, counselor education, and school leadership, said Walther-Thomas.

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Friday morning at about 2:30 a.m. marks the end of my adolescence. That's when the opening night of the last movie based on the last book of the Harry Potter series ends.
This may sound like a decisive end, but for a 22-year-old who has been reading the books and watching the movies for more than half of her life, the end of Harry Potter is basically the end of being a kid. I mean, I've been reading them since before I was old enough to go to Hogwarts.
I bought my first Harry Potter book at a Scholastic book fair in 1999 when I was 10. I still have that dog-eared book, my fifth grade signature signed in gel pen on the inside of the front cover.
I should preface this admission with a little side note: I am a reasonably normal person who just happened to grow up in the midst of the Harry Potter craze.
Now, I have a confession to make: I think I might kind of be slightly obsessed with Harry Potter.
I know I'm addicted to books; that has always been obvious. I was the girl who got grounded from reading. Eventually, it led to my "fun" minor of English literature in college.
But HP, as I affectionately refer to Harry Potter, is something entirely different. I've read the whole 4,000-plus-page series at least four times. Maybe more. (Probably more.)
I always insisted we go to get the books at midnight, the night each was released. This wouldn't be such a big deal except my family spent every summer weekend up at our lake cabin at Pend Oreille Lake, Idaho, a good 45-minute drive away from the nearest Walmart.
My cousins and I pleaded with our parents to take us into town and I'm pretty sure my mom was the one who drove us each time. So the five or six of us would pile into the car, flashlights in hand. The ride there was usually spent discussing what would happen in the book, which characters would die and if Vold — I mean, You-Know-Who — would ever be defeated. The only sound on the trip back was the turning of pages.
I am proud, or slightly embarrassed, to say that I read the last four books — the longest four of the series — within 24 hours of its release. The last one I did in less than 16 hours. (No, I didn't really sleep.)
If my childhood was spent reading HP, it was also spent watching HP. Although, I still reserve the right to say that the books are better and the movies cut too many things out.
The first movie came to theaters the year I would have been eligible to attend Hogwarts (that's age 11, for those not familiar). I've gone to the midnight opening showings a number of times.
But J.K. Rowling created more than just a large movie and book franchise that released products throughout my childhood; Harry Potter and I grew up together.
Each book and movie pushed Harry's life in a darker, more complex direction. As I grew older, Harry's problems and challenges grew more mature. The lighthearted tone of "The Sorcerer's Stone" seems a far cry away from the hopelessness and uncertainty that pervades much of "The Deathly Hallows." With each book, HP still remained relevant to me. If Harry's story hadn't grown with him, I doubt his original fans would have stayed so devout.
These stories taught me the value of friendship, courage, and perseverance. It taught me that there isn't a line between black and white; nearly everyone and everything has shades of gray. And it reminded me, even as I got older, that there's something magical about imagination.
For my generation, Harry Potter and his friends helped define our formative years. We read the books, we watched the movies and some of us even played wizard and witches at recess. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, better known as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, are the same age as me. And as they finally "graduate" from Hogwarts, it seems like I must too.
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Connoisseurs of the eager stupidity of the Airplane! movies will relish Repossessed. Like its predecessors, this anything-for-a-laugh fest resorts to bad puns, forced sight gags, and lewd innuendo with irresistible glee. It even stars Leslie Nielsen, veteran of Airplane! and the still zanier The Naked Gun. Here Nielsen plays a priest who, 16 years earlier, had performed a pea soup-spewing exorcism on Linda Blair. Now, as a younger priest in the movie explains, ''She's displaying all the traits of repossession an ungodly voice, maniacal facial expressions, violent spasms.'' ''That doesn't prove a thing,'' Nielsen shoots back. ''She could be related to Joe Cocker.'' And after the devilish Blair does her impression of Don Adams, Nielsen says, ''Don't Get Smart with me.''
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The initial release of Jet Car Stunts suffered from an extremely steep difficulty curve. With the latest update, True Axis has improved on this aspect of their game by leaps and bounds.
One of the new features is an in-depth interactive tutorial, allowing you to choose between a wide array of different techniques to practice and master. While this is aimed at newcomers, we picked up a few good tips that improved our performance.
To appeal to a more casual audience, True Axis also included an easy difficulty level. This nets you unlimited jet fuel, no penalty for retries, and simplified crash physics. However, there is also no online scoring available, which we would like to see changed in the future. These changes are a great way to ease newcomers into the gameplay, and also serve as a practice mode for hardcore stunt drivers.
We are glad to award Jet Car Stunts with the 4 it now deserves. If you hesitated to try this one out before, we say pick it up now.
Jet Car Stunts' recent 1.3 update brings with it OpenFeint Gold, the social network's mark of approval that recognizes what they feel are the best offerings on the App Store. True Axis worked with OpenFeint to bring some new online functionality to the game as well: downloadable replay videos and ghost racing.
On the leaderboards, races that were run after the update launched have a video icon next to them. Tapping this allows you to watch the performance of your fellow gamers, and if you've unlocked the level, challenge a ghost copy of their car to a time trial. You can also challenge other players directly. All of this adds a lot of extra value and gives you more of a reason to keep playing and improving your racing.
We have had a lot of fun with this new functionality, and congratulate True Axis on reaching the OpenFeint Gold standard. If you have yet to take this trickster for a spin, now's the time to give it a go.
True Axis recently released a lite version of Jet Car Stunts. While these are generally aimed at finding new players, this one in particular will likely be of interest to current owners of the game.
Instead of simply allowing people to play a couple of levels from the full game, True Axis developed five platforming and three time trial levels exclusive to the lite version. On top of this, there are OpenFeint leaderboards and downloadable replay videos to complement them. The full tutorial is included as well.
For both existing stunt-doers and those who aspire to join their ranks (and frankly, even those who don't), this is a no-brainer download.
In recent updates, Jet Car Stunts has been loaded up with even more content, including additional levels, cheats, and iPhone 4 optimization.
You can now download the levels from the lite version in the full game, as well as play levels from impossible difficulty in casual mode. On top of this, a level pack is available as DLC for $1.99. This includes 26 platforming levels ranging across all five difficulty modes.
The best part of the update is the cheat system. To access it, tap the corners of the screen in the following order: top-left, bottom-right, top-right, bottom-left. After doing this, you can choose two new car skins and unlock all the levels from the get-go.
iPhone 4 owners will also be happy to know that Jet Car Stunts is now optimized for the Retina display and, as expected, looks beautiful. If you still haven't picked it up, this gives you even more incentive.
All in all, we still love this game. Its incredible that the developers are supporting it months after launch with heaps of new content.
Generally, games that involve cars are set on a racetrack of some kind and pit you against a slew of opponents. Jet Car Stunts is a far cry from this. Instead, you must control a high-tech jet-powered automobile through a series of intricate tracks high in the air to prove your worth. Despite its difficulty and lack of true multiplayer, we found it to be a thrill ride.
Jet Car Stunts is comprised of two modes: platforming and time trials. Platforming has you trying to complete an airborne obstacle course in the least amount of retries and time possible. The challenge is that you must do this in less than ten tries to unlock further levels. This is made easier through checkpoints along the way, which act as spawn points if you crash or fall off the edge.
Prepare for landing.
The big trick behind the platforming levels is learning how to manipulate your car. Aside from the forward and reverse buttons, you can also brake or activate jets to speed yourself up. Using all of these together is key. For example, jetting up over a jump and then hitting the air brakes will help you glide in the air for a period of time. On the other hand, you can also hit the brakes on a turn to do a steep burnout. Although there were four options for button placement, we would have liked to manually set up our interface structure. Adjustable sensitivity for the tilt controls is a great addition, though.
Also available is a time trial mode. Like one would expect, this is all about speed. The course structures for these levels are like racetracks in that they start and end at the same point. You must complete each track in a certain amount of time to achieve the goal and unlock more levels. On top of this, you must still watch out for jumps and get ready to brake or speed up at any time.
While the gameplay is great, Jet Car Stunts is very punishing to newcomers due to a steep difficulty curve. Even on the first level, the tactics boil down to trial and error, usually resulting in failing to meet the retry requirement multiple times. That isn't to say it is impossible, as practice makes perfect, but those looking to be eased into a game will likely hit the home button quickly.
Like Star Fox on the ground.
Also disappointing was the lack of any multiplayer. While the platforming levels may not be suited for this type of play, all of the time trial tracks would be great for head-to-head racing. Even with OpenFeint and all its features, we feel the lack of an online component or even enemy bots for single player mode was a missed opportunity.
Graphically, Jet Car Stunts doesn't disappoint. It isn't anything over the top, but even when there are lots of objects in the background the frame rate is silky smooth. One issue was that the all-white track sometimes made it hard to see upcoming drops.
If you don't mind the trial and error factor of Jet Car Stunts, then it is a very rewarding experience. Although it is not perfect by any stretch, we imagine that there are many people who will put several hours into honing their skills.


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Makes 14 servings
1/2 cup apple juice concentrate
1⁄2 tablespoon arrowroot
3 cups fresh cranberries, washed
3 cups Granny Smith or Newtown pippin apples, sliced
1 tablespoon brown rice flour
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2 cup rolled oats
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2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
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1. Combine 1⁄2 cup apple juice concentrate and arrowroot, and whisk together in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat to thicken. Mixture will be thick and clear. Microwave option: Combine in a 4-cup glass measuring cup, and microwave for 2 minutes, until thick.
2. Toss cranberries, apple slices, brown rice flour and cinnamon with the apple syrup mixture. Place in a 9" x 12" baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Toss rolled oats, Grape-Nuts and remaining 2 tablespoons of apple juice concentrate together in a small bowl to moisten cereal. Sprinkle over cranberry apple mixture.
4. Bake at 350˚ F for 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve warm or chilled. Top with French cream, nonfat yogurt or low-calorie sour cream.
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text: Think of extreme daredevil activities such as bungee jumping or hang gliding andconsider performing these stunts from outer space. This is the latest extreme sport headline to hit the media spotlight and is being pushed by adrenaline junkies and sporting enthusiasts. Space diving refers to a theoretical idea of having ordinary people jump from the outer universe and into the atmosphere of earth. The idea was inspired by daredevil, Joe Kittinger who in 1960 jumped from an air- balloon 30 km up high. Scientists have begun the idea of creating the ultimate suit that will be able to withstand the conditions with enhanced safety and protection for those who would be hurtling back to earth at tremendous speeds. This includes aspects such as withstanding the intense heat upon reentry as well as adequate oxygen support to the stuntman. This adventurous option has not yet been implemented however, companies are currently working on a variety of suits which may be able to turn this idea into a reality in the not so far future. Many institutions have been interested in utilizing these theories to be able to break sound barrier records. This would mean using the first human jump from outer space in order to establish the first ever record of its kind. This idea has gained a considerable amount of attention especially based on the research of NASA during the 1960s. It was during this time that researchers were investigating escape systems for orbital astronauts. These special orbit parachute systems included a specific design for protecting the diver upon reentry and included rockets as well as inflatable cones. According to the plans of NASA as soon as an astronaut has reached a specific distance upon reentry, this suit would include a recovery system to allow the individual to land safely back on earth. In order for this theory to become a reality, there would have to be a complete revolution in space suit design. The future sees plans set to transport divers into the orbit via a 60 second rocket ride and then proceed have the suited individuals jump from this distance. A mention of counter pressure suit technology would be utilized in order to achieve the desired impact. This would include the use of elasticated material rather than a gas pressure option for the protection of divers from the force of the fall. The innovation behind these ideas includes enhanced safety for designing escape systems for experienced astronauts. This sport is considered highly dangerous as a result of the extreme speed at which individuals will free fall. Upon entering the atmosphere of earth, divers are said to experience the so called shock wave in which many crafts have broken apart in being able to pass. In this case, the craft would be the human body. It is said that once a free fall occurs from the outer orbit, speed will increase after 35 seconds and after 6 minutes, once 1520 meters has been reached, the parachute should be opened. Projects in motion are said to launch from North America. Space diving could revolutionize the scientific world. www.spacesuits.com - All Rights Reserved. |


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NCE Class of 1971
OUR 40th CLASS REUNION WAS GREAT!
On the weekend of May 20-22, 2011 our class celebrated its 40th class reunion on the university campus. We browsed through art and student exhibits. We toured the campus, part of which sits on the site of the old Club Warren (which was nostalgic for many of us). We attended stimulating lectures, tasted wines from far off places, and were filled with pride for the accomplishments of the alumni recognized at the Alumni Awards Ceremony. The Reunion dinner dance under the arches of the Eiffel Tower was a delight. For some classmates, the experience of staying in a dorm room helped us understand why college is so much fun these days.
Harry Cook, BS ME '71 and MS ME '72 won the 'traveled farthest' recognition, coming from Seward's Folly... the great State of Alaska!
So many changes have taken place on the campus since we graduated. Our old campus has grown to 40 acres and finally includes the Central High School building. There is a multi-level parking deck, a modern student center with several choices of dining venues, air conditioned dorms, a bell tower, a modern athletic center up on Lock Street, and beautifully landscaped green spaces all over campus. The old Eberhardt Hall has been restored to 1880's elegance and is now the Eberhardt Hall Alumni Center and home of the University Club.
For those of us who hadn't been to campus in a while, it was a lot to take in!
The next few years will fly by and soon it will be time for our 45th Reunion.
Please plan on joining us in the Spring of 2016. You won't be disappointed.
In the meantime, visit the Alumni Events page on this site and come to some of the events offered. Remember, you are welcome at any alumni event.
It's a good way to network and meet friends, old and new.
Till we meet again,
The Class of '71 Reunion Committee


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Where Does Your Wanderlust Take You? East Forest Part I
Imagine, hands on the piano keyboard, five hundred yogis in front of you, and no idea what you are about to play.
Playing music live for yoga classes presents unique challenges; terror and excitement often come in equal parts. The yogic muse can (and should) take a teacher anywhere they spontaneously want to go and my role as a musician is to score that journey.
Live music in yoga is most definitely a risk. Things can get too loud, too quiet, the sounds might collide with the teacher's inspiration, or even equipment can fail. So why bother? Because on the other side of that risk is a special alchemical ju ju that can only occur with live music. And the key through that magical doorway is improvisation.
Opening to improvisation is surrendering to creation and saying, "I am a channel – flow through me." Suddenly music in a yoga class has the potential to swirl and soar in an ephemeral dance that aims for a pinnacle where breath, posture, inspiration, and spirit all become one. That can only happen when all of us – teacher, musician, and class – fully open ourselves to the calling of the moment.
Improvisation is an act of faith. And it is a powerful gesture exclaiming: that which flows through me is bigger than me. Great yoga instructors often recognize the opportunity that presents itself when a live musician is paired up in their class. They seize
the richness of possibility and teach with a curiosity to discover how the music can inspire them and also how they might inspire the music. It is a symbiotic dance – an experiment – and above all a celebration of the mystery.
When a class is about to begin, and particularly when the teacher and musician are meeting for the first time, there is often a charge of anticipation in the air. What's going to happen? The answer is - anything. The possibilities and endless and full of potential when we all enter the class with open hearts and open minds.
As a yogi, fully step into your own unknown. With your own practice and energy explore your role as an agent of influence in your next yoga class that involves a live musician. Join the dance of improvisation and see how you can help create the alchemy of sound and spirit.
East Forest is a unique musical project that aims to offer powerful tools and exceptional experiences that empower inner transformation and subsequently engender positive global change. East Forest has been creating its visionary brand of melodic-ambient-hypno-shaman-pop since 2008 as well as leading meditative workshops, sound healings, and healing ceremonies around the world. You can follow East Forest on Facebook or visit him in person accompanying classes at the upcoming Wanderlust Festival Mont-Tremblant.


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What is the Systems Change Network in California and how does it support the disability community. Teresa Favuzzi, executive director of the California Foundation of Independent Living Centers will give details about this network which invloves 28 state Independent Living Centers. Favuzzi's CFILC administers the federal grant that maintains the project. How will any changes in the Network affect the capacity of the Independent Living Centers to continue the work? Will the continuing work of the Systems Change Network leave a lasting imprint that will be felt by the millions of Californians with disabilities? Hosted by Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby with production help from Sheela Gunn-Cushman.
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You've been fixin' to escape the stuffy Yankee scenery and soak up some Southern charm, but fitting a trip beyond the Mason-Dixon into your busy schedule would take some major planning, y'all.
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You'll feel like the belle of the ball when you and the southern gentleman you're sweet on spend two nights in the old-fashioned country comfort of a king room. Enjoy fixins like a double shower, chocolate-covered strawberries, a hand-painted keepsake ornament and postcards, gourmet breakfast served at your own private table, afternoon tea and socializing, a tour of the historic mansion, and a day at the inn's vineyard on a weeknight ($340) or weekend ($495).
Get a taste of that famous hospitality at the opulent 1860 manor, called "the only place to stay in Cape May" by The New York Times, that boasts the largest rooms and suites on the cape, award-winning gardens, and just a five-minute walk from some of the best beaches, shops, and restaurants in South Jersey.
Then drink in that Southern drawl beside the verdant 9,500 square-foot villa that is Willow Creek Winery as you spend a day learning about the innerworkings of a vineyard from grape to wine and sip away all life's little stresses.
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There are times when it's nice to have a bigger stroller, but sometimes what you really need is something that is easy to take along and stow. Disney Baby has a ton of great umbrella stroller options to choose from, and if you're a fan of Mickey and Minnie, these little strollers are just the thing for you and your baby. Complete with ears on the hood, your little one can ride in style as Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse.
The strollers both feature a handy three-point harness to secure around your child's waist, plus that adorable canopy is rounded to better shade your little one. It's easy to fold, and at just a little over eight pounds, super easy to carry. They can hold up to 40 pounds, which means that you can get a lot of mileage out of them. I love the details on both of these, how the Mickey version has the yellow stripe around the middle, while Minnie is all polka dots, right up to the bow on the canopy. At under $20 per stroller, each of these is an adorable, functional bargain you won't want to pass up.
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All Students Need Equitable Access to Good Teachers
No school will raise student achievement and close its achievement gaps until it attracts, develops, and retains effective teachers. To do this, schools must first be able to identify which teachers are effective. Local policymakers across America are now working to develop evaluation systems that gauge teacher efficacy more accurately than do current systems. Three key factors will determine how useful these systems will be in improving teacher quality: design, implementation, and use in decision making. "Measuring Teacher Effectiveness," a recent report by ConnCAN, 50CAN, and Public Impact, examines 10 leading teacher evaluation systems through the prism of these three factors.
The report provides details on evaluation systems in three states (Delaware, Rhode Island, and Tennessee), five districts (Hillsborough County, Fla.; Houston, Texas; New Haven, Conn.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Washington, D.C.), one charter management organization (Achievement First), and one teacher-preparation program (Relay Graduate School of Education).
None of these systems is perfect, but all are moving in the right direction by including student growth as one of several measures to gauge teacher efficacy and by using evaluation results to inform professional development and personnel decisions. However, one missing element from almost all these systems is a focus on using evaluation results to ensure that students have equitable access to effective teachers. Research shows that low-income students and students of color don't receive their fair share of our most effective teachers and receive more than their fair share of our least effective ones. Evaluation systems can help us figure out who our stronger and weaker teachers are, but these systems won't help close achievement gaps unless attention is paid to which students are being assigned to which teachers.
In the report, only Rhode Island is identified as using teacher evaluation results to inform student assignment: The state plans to implement a policy in which no student will have a low-performing teacher two years in a row. More local policymakers need to commit to using results of their new evaluation systems to ensure that all students have equal access to great teachers.
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The end of growth and liberal democracy: Occupy as a symptom of systems
failure By Dr Karey Harrison.
In this lecture Dr Karey Harrison will examine the implications for future economic growth of both Peak Oil and the rising costs of climate related damages. Our economic and political institutions have pursued ever more desperate measures designed to maintain and promote growth, despite the manifest failure of such policies to remedy current economic or environmental challenges. She will consider whether the Occupy movement prefigures institutional transformations consistent with a growing acceptance of limits to growth.Dr Karey Harrison is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland. She has beenconcerned about issues associated with sustainability since the 1970s. She has been working both politically and as an educator to communicate the need for action on issues first raised in the Limits to Growth and around the implications of energy descent and climate change.
In 2003, as Convenor of the Queensland Greens, Karey was instrumental in persuading the Australian Greens to develop an integrated policy response to the related issues of Peak Oil and Climate Change. In 2006 she became an Al Gore presenter and has since given over 50 Inconvenient Truth presentations to almost 3000 people.
Cost $20 / $15 for members/$7 for students.** (includes wine and nibbles).
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Sponsoring Visiting Scholars |
Criteria and Tips for Sponsoring a J-1 Scholar
The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State allows the University to use the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa status to invite or employ foreign professors, research scholars, short-term scholars and specialists in the United States temporarily (a maximum of three years). Please note that in September 2002 the Department of State issued a new form DS-2019 to replace the form IAP-66.
Most J-1 appointments fall into one of the following four categories:
A Research Scholar is "an individual primarily conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project" and "may also teach or lecture unless disallowed by the sponsor."
A Professor is "an individual primarily teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting" and "may also conduct research unless disallowed by the sponsor."
The Short-term Scholar category permits individuals to come to the U.S. University for short-term academic exchange for the purpose of lecturing, consulting or research. Extensions beyond the six-month period are not permitted. Persons in this status may receive compensation from, including reimbursement for expenses, honorarium and/or salary.
J-1 Specialist is "an individual who is an expert in a field of specialized knowledge or skill coming to the U.S. for observing, consulting, or demonstrating special skills." This designation is limited to one year only.
The J-1 Exchange Visitor category may not be used for the following:
The employment of persons in nonacademic staff positions
Tenure-track or tenured faculty appointments
Length of Stay
Most J-1 programs require a minimum stay of three weeks and allow a maximum stay of three years. The short-term scholar category allows an exchange visitor to enter even for a day or two, with a maximum stay of six months. At the end of a scholar's J program, they are given a 30-day grace period in which they can remain in the U.S., but must not be employed. During this time, they can apply for a change of status or depart the U.S.
Sponsoring an Individual in J-1 Status
The hiring department must consider the following responsibilities and criteria of the J-1 status before appointing a scholar in J-1 status:
Departments must ascertain that the international scholar has appropriate academic credentials (including English language proficiency) to be appointed to and benefit from an academic affiliation with the University.
It is important that the scholar has a designated academic/research counterpart or mentor to assist him/her personally and professionally.
The Sponsor/Mentor should initiate communication with the scholar prior to arrival in order to address professional obligations and related concerns. It is important to clearly outline to the scholar his or her direct responsibilities and expectations (for example, that the main goal of the visit is to conduct an academic research on a concrete project and not to take classes for credit, etc).
It is advisable that the Sponsor/Mentor provides the scholar with information and assistance regarding temporary and permanent housing, local community resources, and any other appropriate information or assistance needed.
The scholar and any accompanying dependents must have adequate financial support and health insurance coverage to be eligible for J-1 status. The University is required by federal regulations to obtain evidence of this.
The intent of the appointment/affiliation with the University must be temporary, and the visitor must plan to return home upon completion of the educational objective.
The exchange visitor may only perform duties limited to the preestablished educational objectives as stated on the DS-2019 form. Any additional employment must be incidental to the visitor's primary program activities, must be directly related to his or her original objectives, and must be authorized by OIP.
The exchange visitor must be in the correct status and the University's sponsorship before he or she can commence employment and receive any payment or compensation.
An exchange visitor may not change departments within the University without first obtaining approval from OIP.
Departments should notify OIP of terminations/departures of exchange visitors.
The primary advantages of the J-1 status are that it can be obtained relatively easily and quickly, and that it usually allows the spouse and dependents holding J-2 status to work while in the U.S. There are also tax advantages, including the fact that J-1 exchange visitors usually do not have to pay FICA in their first two years that they are in the U.S.
Scholars who are unsure of their future plans with respect to employment in the U.S. and who would be subject to the two-year home country residence requirement would do well to consider alternative visa classifications.
Employment Authorization and Conditions
The J Exchange Visitor status carries with it certain obligations unique to this designation. In general, J visa holders have conditions on their stay in the U.S. and return to their home country, employment, and health insurance coverage.
Two-Year Home Country Residency Requirement
J-1 individuals who have received direct funding from their government or the U.S. government, or whose skills are deemed to be in short supply by the home country, are obliged to leave the United States upon completion of their programs. These scholars may not change their immigration status to another nonimmigrant category permitting employment, such as H-1B status, or adjust their status to that of permanent resident until they have completed the obligatory stay of two years in their home country. In some cases, this requirement may be waived upon recommendation of the home government, or on other grounds. The final authority to grant the waiver lies with the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). The two-year home country residence requirement does not, however, apply in all cases, since there are many countries that do not maintain a list of skills in short supply.
Health Insurance Requirements
In addition to the two-year home country residence requirement, J-1 scholars must also carry adequate health insurance for themselves and any accompanying dependents in order to maintain valid status. As of September 1, 1994, regulations require all J-1 and J-2 visa holders to have health insurance.
Responsible Officer and Alternate Responsible Officer
Every US institution of higher education has a "Responsible Officer" (RO), and one, or more, "Alternate Responsible Officer" (ARO) for the J-1 visa program. Mr. My Yarabinec, Coordinator of Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs, serves as the "Responsible Officer" for San Francisco State University , and Ms. Marilyn Jackson, Coordinator of International Grants and Protocol, serves as the "Alternate Responsible Officer." For more information, contact either of these two Office of International Programs staff.
Procedure for Sponsoring a J-1 Scholar
The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State allows the University to use the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa status to invite or employ foreign professors, research scholars, short-term scholars and specialists in the United States temporarily (a maximum of three years). Please note that in September 2002 the Department of State issued a new form DS-2019 to replace the form IAP-66.
The form DS-2019 is the document required for a scholar to obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa. The first step to take is to make an appointment with Ms. Marilyn Jackson, Alternate Responsible Officer, at OIP to discuss the case and to secure the proper application forms. Please note that the DS-2019 is issued by OIP upon receipt of the following from the hiring/sponsoring department:
Department Request Form ( TYPED ) with all requested information, with signatures of support from the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College;
Invitation/Offer Letter signed by the Dean or Chair of the hiring department (if applicable);
Departmental (or other) Verification of Financial Support ;
Signed "Agreement to Purchase and Maintain Health Insurance in the U.S." form
Copy of Scholar's Resume;
Copies of Immigration Documents (if scholar is already in the US).
Plans to invite a J-1 scholar should begin three to four months in advance of the start date of the appointment to allow for document preparation, mailing immigration documents, and visa processing. In some cases, scholar may experience significant delays in visa processing due to increased U.S. government security requirements.
In the event that a scholar is delayed, and unable to enter the US and begin the program by the "start" date assigned on the DS-2019, the faculty sponsor is OBLIGATED to notify OIP in order that appropriate changes can be made in the SEVIS data base. To not do so is to risk substantial problems for the scholar due to the inconsistency of the information provided to the immigration authorities
If the scholar is outside of the U.S., the department should send the form DS-2019 to the scholar via airmail or by courier service (recommended). The scholar will then take the DS-2019 to the U.S. Embassy or consulate to get their entry visa. If the scholar is in the U.S. under the sponsorship of another J-1 program and wishes to transfer their J-1 status to SFSU, please follow the University's see Extension/Transfer of J-1 Sponsorship guidelines (see Ms. Marilyn Jackson at OIP).


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I have some Golden Sweet melon seeds coming. I know very little about this cultivar except that I've seen it on some Asian seed sites. Has anyone grown it? What kind of growth habit does it have? I'm wondering if I can grow it in a container or if I should find a place in the yard for it.
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Extra Summer Sweet is a great little melon. It may remind you some of a Charentais, but is less likely to split in our climate. Mine were usually bigger than 2 pounds. The vines takes about as much space as a typical cantaloupe - that is, considerable space. You could probably grow both it and Golden Sweet on a sturdy wire fence or trellis, but you would have to make some little cloth 'cradles' for the Extra Summer Sweet, at least, as they neared maturity. Last year, I used squares of cheap muslin as 'melon slings' and hung them by the four corners from a four-foot fence, either by tying or with a big safety pin. Sort of reminded me of those pictures of a stork flying with a baby in a bundle. I think I usually picked Extra Summer Sweet at forced slip. I bought seed for some other orange-fleshed melons from Evergreen this year, too. Maybe I'll have a report next year. |
Carolyn- thanks. I think I'll save the Extra Summer Sweet for when I have more room! :) |
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I just took an amazing trip to France, but stammered and stumbled over my words when trying to communicate with people who were working really hard to understand me. I studied the language in high school and college, so I thought I'd be able to navigate my way through the cafés and streets of Cannes. Although I should get an "A" just for effort, as much as I thought I knew, I'm pretty sure I ended up saying things like "I love this chocolate machine and little blanket."
The same thing frequently happens to most people when they try and communicate with techies who are working on their Web site, or even with online advertising salespeople or publishers who are trying to explain their site's differences and statistics. True, most spas host Web sites, but that doesn't necessarily mean that their owners know how to communicate effectively with others about them. The Internet really does have its own language, and people often operate under the assumption that they know what they're talking about when they actually may not.
For example, how many times have you asked the question, "How many hits does your site get?" Well, that's not really the right one to ask! It should be, "How many page displays does your site get?" There is a big difference between page displays—also commonly referred to as "page views"—and hits. Why? Because one page view can have a dozen or more hits. This fact allows someone to correctly claim that their site gets millions of hits, but it may not answer the question that you meant to ask.
A "hit" does not determine the size of someone's site. It is a graphic image, such as a logo, picture or graphic button on the page. And any site can have millions of hits, depending on how many graphics it displays. It has nothing to do with a Web site's size or popularity. Shocking, isn't it?
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Draw Something!
One of the most popular apps is Angry Birds, but when that got old what did you download? Everyone at my school thought Temple Run was the new craze! But now that Temple Run has slowed its pace and everyone has become bored with it, what will you download next?
A new "sketchy" game that has people everywhere wanting to download it is "Draw Something." When it was only 5 weeks old it had been downloaded 30 MILLION TIMES! Right now, it's actually the #1 free app for the iPhone AND for the Android.
It's seriously one of the best games I have downloaded on my phone yet. One of my friends actually told me to get it. I was reluctant at first because I don't really play games on my phone, but once I had it… I was hooked. Soon I was texting all of my friends to get the game and some of them already had it downloaded!
Now that I've told you all these great things about the app, I should probably tell you what it's about and what you do on it, huh? WELL once you get all set up and create a game with one of your friends you can watch them doodle and erase and doodle again and try to figure out what in the world they are drawing! At first it's awkward to draw on a touchscreen and your drawings end up looking worse than a kindergartener's. It's almost like the board game Pictureka, but instead of advancing spaces or getting points, you gain coins! Coins help you to buy color packages (as of now I own the ice cream package, the spring package, and the mardi gras package) or bombs. Color packages help you to better draw out the scenario of the word you are describing. It gives you variety even if you aren't the best of artists, like myself. Bombs help you to narrow down letters when you get stuck on a picture and it also lets you choose other words to describe if you don't like the ones they have given you already.
There's only 2 small downsides to the game. 1. If you are using the free version of the app and have multiple matchs going on with several friends, you will soon start to see repeat words. You might get the word "macbook" with one friend and then again with another. That takes some of the fun out of it. 2.There are ads that pop up in between games on the free version. But there is a $0.99 version that might be worth it if ads make you impatient. Being the stingy and money-saving person I am, I think I'll stick to the free one. (:
So get to downloading and draw away, who knows?! You might become the next Picasso.


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Twitter Trivia Today!
Another week almost in the books! Thursday is a nice little teaser to the weekend of Mega Swag Bucks and whatever fun activities you have planned because we jog your brain with Twitter Trivia! Every Thursday, Twitter is the place where we give you a chance to win anywhere from 2 to 5 Swag Bucks.
Here's how we get down:
-TSG will notify you when a question is about to come with a tweet, then he will ask the question
-Reply to the tweet. This is important REPLY, do not direct message us. This means you'll tweet starting with "@Swagbucks". These are the only answers that will be read
-You must answer every part of a trivia question to be considered and provide correct spelling.
-TSG will announce when questions start and end and if you win a question you will be messaged in your Twitter inbox.
Make sure you're all brushed up on your pop culture, history, geography, and anything in any other subject I might dip into for Twitter Trivia!
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ExxonMobil today approved the development of its $15bn liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea, potentially doubling the size of the country's economy. It is the second final investment decision at a big LNG project this year and goes ahead despite warnings that the world could suffer a gas glut because of the recent drop in demand, especially in the US.
But Exxon and its partners are confident they have lined up customers in Asia, which will receive the gas by 2013-2014 when construction is completed.
Frank Harris, analyst at Wood Mackenzie calls the decision "a bit of positive news in what is generally a bleak outlook for gas at the moment."
Together with Chevron's recent approval Australia's Gorgon project, the PNG project will add 21.6m tonnes a year capacity, almost as much capacity as the world added in the previous three years, he notes.
But that's not all. Chevron last week announced it had secured a buyer – Tokyo Electric Power – for almost half the volumes expected to be available if its Wheatstone LNG project in Australia goes ahead. That takes the US company a sizable step closer to being able to make a final investment decision, which is expected next year.
If Wheatstone does get the go-ahead, Chevron will make up a lot of ground between it and peers such as ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell, which have larger LNG portfolios.
All three recent deals (Gorgon, PNG LNG and Wheatstone) could have a knock-on effect on the many other gas projects – including LNG and coal seam gas (CGS) – that are under consideration in Australia.
"It exacerbates the competitive dynamic around new supply and could be bad news for some of the CSG to LNG projects," says Mr Harris.
As domestic production and the recession have eaten into the potential US demand for LNG, the continued economic growth of Asia has become more important.
Turning an LNG project from a dream to a reality now, more than ever, means securing long-term Asian customers.


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Oxygen DCT Takes Production Monitoring To The Next Level With The Launch of the Evolution P3 Series
Oxygen DCT is consolidating its position as a major supplier of monitors to UKâs top production companies and rental houses by launching the Evolution P3 series – a powerful new range of monitors that set the standard in terms of 'next generation' features, functions and picture quality.
The monitors, which will be on show at Oxygen DCTâs IBC 2011 stand (10.B44) boast a unique onboard HD recorder, as well as a host of useful camera set-up facilities. They have already been acquired by renowned Pinewood Studios-based Movietech, which has become the first rental house to adopt the Evolution P3 Series in the UK.
Steve Hathaway, Managing Director of Oxygen DCT, says: âFor many years film productions have employed a second camera that tracks the main camera to give directors a fast video playback without interrupting the main camera recording. This video assist facility has been a vital part of the production process and required an additional video recorder and ancillary equipment. However, with the Evolution P3 Series, the directorâs monitor has on-board recording from the main camera and instant on-screen playback. What's more, using optional SD-HC media cards, the video recording can be reviewed and stored on a laptop computer, again saving time and money by eliminating the need for a second recording device. These features are genuinely world-first and are set to revolutionize film production.â?
Available in 7″ and 17″, the Evolution P3 monitors push the boundaries forward for camera monitors. Alongside on-board recording, they also have other unique features including on-board HDMI to HD-SDI conversion, which negates the need for external conversion boxes when shooting with the popular DSLR cameras such as Canon 5D and 7D. There is also a special mode that allows users to view DSLR pictures at full size rather than the smaller, reduced size picture typically output on a viewfinder.
The unprecedented range of facilities that come as standard with the Evolution P3 monitors were all developed in response to end user feedback for a product that could save time and assist with better camera set up, peaking, false colour and Y/C range checking. They also incorporate a histogram display, a waveform monitor and a vector display. The SDI video input automatically accepts 3G ( level A & B), HD-SDI and SDI formats up to 2048×1080/24p. The clear and sharp 1024×600 display gives superb, accurate pictures with brilliant detail across the full colour spectrum and backlight, brightness and colour adjustments. There is also a transflective filter that rejects unwanted light, along with two daylight modes for shooting in high brightness conditions.
âThe Evolution P3 Series are the most advanced camera monitors in the world,â? Hathaway adds. âThe Series raises the bar in terms of production monitor development and gives production companies a really useful tool that is sure to become standard on every film set.â?
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Oxygen DCT is a broadcasts systems solutions provider with a deep knowledge and understanding of the broadcast and professional media markets. This dynamic organisation has amassed in just over five years, a very extensive and comprehensive products portfolio of over 3000 carefully designed broadcast and production products that represent the pinnacle of engineering excellence. Oxygen DCT was the first company in the broadcast industry to fully implement online facilities for its customers and its unique, comprehensive online ordering facility automatically configures equipment systems for customers, saving time and provides industry professionals with the convenience of immediate online pricing. The 'one-stop-shop' website caters for the smallest requirements whilst also allowing users to prepare their own quotes and place orders online with immediate order confirmation. Oxygen DCT also provides advice, support and expertise as part of its âlife cycleâ care scheme, ensuring that customers are fully serviced throughout their career life cycles. www.oxygendct.com
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Nightlife in Paramaribo
Paramaribo's nightlife zone – Uitgaanscentrum - literally means 'the going-out centre'; a block of hotels, bars and restaurants where the city's night owls flock. Nightlife is varied: Starzz is a popular Euro-beat club, while there's all-night salsa on the menu at the Havana Lounge. Sidewalk Cafe 'T VAT attracts a relaxed crowd and is the place to be during festivals and carnival season.
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Show moreParamaribo's charming breakfast and lunch joint transforms into a buzzing after-dark hangout for an easy-going crowd. Expect live music during festivals when much local beer is supped at Sidewalk Cafe 'T VAT on Kleine Waterstraat.Show this on mapE-mail this item
2. Marina & Clubhouse the "Pier" - Bars
Show moreSet in the grounds of the centrally located Torarica Hotel and Casino, this pavilion-style outdoor bar offers wonderful views over the Suriname River and a good range of exotic cocktails. Drop by at the weekend to hear local musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Torarica Hotel and Casino, 1, Mr L J Rietbergplein, Paramaribo 1514
+597 471500
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3. Havana Lounge - Clubs
Show moreClose to the vibrant Uitgaanscentrum (meaning 'going out centre'), this intimate salsa joint wows punters with a mix of classics and the latest Latino sounds on Thursday's Noche Caliente (hot night). Havana Lounge is tucked away above the Spanhoek Passage.Show this on mapE-mail this item
van 't Hogerhuystraat 13, Paramaribo
+597 402258
4. Starzz - Clubs
Show moreSuriname's biggest nightspot is in the heart of Paramaribo close to hotels and cafés. Clubbers meet at the ground floor Queen's Garden terrace bar for early evening sustenance before heading upstairs at around 11pm to the pulsating neon lights of Starzz.Show this on mapE-mail this item
5-7, Kleinewaterstraat, Paramaribo
+597 474967 / 474979
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5. Hotel Zeelandia Suites - Entertainment
Show moreHolidaymakers flock to Kleine Waterstraat for Hotel Zeelandia Suites' so-called 'Tourist Night' for a showcase of the many exciting facets of Suriname's folkloric culture. Expect dancing, nature films and historical talks as well as an array of colourful traditional costumes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
1a, Kleine Waterstraat, Paramaribo
+597 424 631
6. Torarica Hotel Casino - Entertainment
Show moreAn ever-changing calendar of events includes Indonesian Buffet Nights (complete with DJs), live music (featuring the Trio Tropicana) and cabaret entertainment at the Torarica Hotel Casino on Rietbergplein in the middle of the entertainment area.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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I have always asked & until just recently always got... my hair cut before my perm. I feel I could see what the hair cut/shape looked like after the cut but before the perm. Now almost everywhere they refuse to cut before the perm even if it is longer & I want it shorter. After the perm, for one thing a lot of the perm will be cut off esp. if there is a lot of hair to trim off... and at least the tightest (end)permed parts will be cut off. It is difficult to actually see what the shape looks like ... until you shampoo it a couple times & find flaws in the shape & length. Why do they refuse to do this now all of a sudden? Oh, I am told they might cut it too short if done before the perm but I think it really is that it is easier for them to roll the uncut old permed hair & it is easier to conceal a bad haircut when done after the perm. I even offer to sign a waiver if they will do it my way but they refuse! Thankfully, I now go to a beauty school where the students are allowed to do what patrons want though it does take upwards of four hours for me but I at least don't go home & cry as I used to do afterwards!
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If a stylist doesn't do what the customer asks for, find another stylist. I am glad you are going to a school for your hair now, your requests and knowledge of your own hair needs will help them become better stylists. Next time, ask one of the instructors why you are having the reactions you are, see if this is something new in the industry. |
The stylists all used to do it (cut before a perm) but now have all these 'reasons' it should not be done. Why was it then OK to do it in the past?! It only stands to reason I think that the blunt cut end is a bit more difficult to roll on a perm rod than if one is trying to roll the uncut (old perm) hair on a perm rod but no one will admit this may be the reason they want to cut after the perm! |
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Psalm 106 I O give thanks to the Lord for he is good; They are happy who do what is right, Come to me, Lord, with your help Our sin is the sin of our fathers; They forgot the greatness of your love, He threatened the Red Sea; it dried up The waters covered their oppressors; But they soon forgot his deeds He granted them the favor they asked The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Ant. Remember us, O Lord; come with your saving help. Ant. 2 Keep it carefully in mind; the Lord our God has made a covenant with you. II They fashioned a calf at Horeb They forgot the God who was their savior, For this he said he would destroy them, Then they scorned the land of promise; So he raised his hand to swear an oath They bowed before the Baal of Peor; Then Phinehas stood up and intervened. They provoked him at the waters of Meribah. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Ant. 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Lauryl, 17, couldn't wait for senior prom. She was seeing her mother's favorite esthetician the week before the event for a deep cleansing back treatment. It would leave her skin polished and smooth under her strapless prom gown. Lauryl's skin glowed from the tan she had carefully cultivated at the local tanning salon, where she and a few other girlfriends regularly visited the past two winter seasons to keep up their bronze skin tone. On the bed, she placed her face in the cradle and relaxed while the steam warmed her skin. During her treatment, the esthetician began to cleanse and then stopped. "Lauryl," her esthetician said. "Have you ever noticed this spot on your back? It sort of looks like a little scab, but it's dark underneath, with irregular borders."
One week after her senior prom, Lauryl was home, recuperating from Mohs surgery, with a three-inch-long scar. What looked like a tiny scab with a dark base on Lauryl's upper back had turned out to be malignant melanoma, a cancer that spreads to lymph nodes when the tumor is not detected early and is more than 1 millimeter thick. The doctor had to remove a crusted, pigmented area with a full one-centimeter margin. Fortunately, due to her esthetician's ability to recognize the early symptoms of melanoma, Lauryl's cancer had not spread to her lymph nodes or vital organs.
What teens believe vs. the real story
According to a study published by J Robinson, et al, in the Archives of Dermatology in April 2008 called "Indoor Tanning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Among Young Adults From 1988–2007," knowledge of the melanoma/skin cancer link with tanning changed from 42% in 1988 to 38% in 1994; up to 87% in 2007. Knowledge of limiting tanning to help prevent melanoma increased to 77% from 1988–1994, but decreased from 1994–2007 to 67%, which was simultaneous with an increase in the attitude that tanned skin looks better than pale skin, from 69% in 1994 to 81% in 2007. Because of this change in perception, it is more important than ever for skin care professionals to spread the word to teen clients about the dangers of sun exposure and the possibility of melanoma. Here are several common teen misperceptions about cancer and sun exposure, followed by the real story; this information should be shared with clients, teens and adults alike. (Editor's note: To help spread the word about the truth behind sun exposure, make copies pf the PDF that can be accessed on our site at www.SkinInc.com/current in the Web Exclusives box to provide to every client after services and to consumers at community events.)
Teens believe: Skin cancer only happens to people over 40.
Real story: Although melanoma most commonly appears in adults over the age of 60 after many years of sun exposure, the incidence of melanoma in children, teens and young adults is growing yearly, according to the American Cancer Society. The frightening truth is that, according to the December 2008 issue of Skin & Aging magazine, among young American adults aged 25–29, melanoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the No. 1 cause of cancer death among 15–20 year olds.


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