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Sometimes a popular idea that initially sounded wonderful simply fails to meet expectations. Such is the case with Billings switching to single-member school trustee districts.
Reports on the lack of school board candidates crop up every spring as certain as the appearance of crocus and dandelions. This year, five of seven elementary district seats are up for election — two of the elections were triggered by trustees resigning midterm. When the filing deadline passed last Thursday evening, two districts had one candidate each, one district had zero candidates. Only two of the five districts needing candidates will see a choice on the May 4 mail ballots.
Last year, Billings Public Schools didn't have any actively contested trustee races. Two candidates filed in one district just hours before the deadline and one quickly tried to withdraw. Otherwise, there weren't two names on any ballot.
Unfortunately, since 2003 when voters overwhelmingly supported creating single-member districts, they've had fewer trustee choices to make.
Chosen by default
The single-member district idea was generated by Billings neighborhood task force members who successfully lobbied to change state law and then collected 6,000 signatures to put single-member districts on the May 2003 ballot. The intent was to assure more diverse geographic representation on the board. Proponents hoped it would encourage more people to run for trustee because they would need to campaign only within one of seven districts and not citywide. The Gazette editorial board also endorsed the change, noting that it could bring closer ties between citizens and the board.
Unfortunately, the only hope of single-member districts that has come to fruition is geographic diversity. Most of the seven trustees now serving are the only person from their district who filed for the office, or were elected by write-in votes after no one filed or were appointed by the school board.
This isn't a criticism of the trustees now on the board. Again, we commend them for stepping forward, especially when others did not. But we suspect that more than one has hoped that other good candidates would file so the incumbent could retire knowing the district leadership would be in capable, new hands.
Incumbent commitment
Incumbent Heights trustee Mary Jo Fox said as much when she explained to a Gazette reporter why she waited till the last day to file as the only candidate in her district: "I would have welcomed somebody to give it a try."
Billings residents should switch back to an at-large election for the seven elementary trustees. Prior to single-member districts, voters did have a choice every year. Voters vetted the candidates; top vote getters got elected; those who drew less voter support did not go on the board.
Since single-member districts have been created, voters have had little ongoing input on the choice of the trustees who lead Montana's largest school district. The responsibilities of trustees are huge: a budget of more the $100 million, 30 schools and 15,000 students. The folks who serve on the Billings School Board should be vetted by voters. That's not happening regularly anymore.


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The New York Times says travelers are calling Cartagena "Latin America's hippest secret." National Geographic Traveler reports that Cartagena's amenities are "colonial chic," with new boutique hotels transforming the Old City, the romantic setting that inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez' "Love in the Time of Cholera." No wonder this hot destination booked as many meetings as New York City in 2009.
The New York Times says travelers are calling Cartagena "Latin America's hippest secret.
Founded in 1533, Cartagena now has a population of 1 million. The city is one of the only urban areas around the world that is still surrounded by its original thick walls, once intended to keep pirates from this key port South American port. Today, Cartagena opens her arms to global meetings and conventions, cruise ship stops and leisure travelers. Disney Cruises, Princess, Holland and Celebrity all call on Cartagena's port, and major luxury hotels, such as Sofitel, Hilton and Sonesta, have properties in the city, which offers more than 2,300 luxury rooms and 1,200 deluxe rooms.
So far in 2010, the Convention Center in Cartagena has welcomed more than 400 global leaders for The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Latin America as well as 55 delegates for the Intel Latin America President's Club Event. Boasting a UNESCO Historical and Cultural World Heritage Site bordering the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena is home to a 6,000-person modern convention center, one of the largest in Colombia, which successfully hosted the WEF delegates there to discuss the economic opportunities and challenges for the continent. Intel pursued the Cartagena de Indias location due to the cost-efficient venues offered by the country and close proximity to the United States and Latin America.
Cartagena's additional 63 meeting rooms can accommodate smaller break-out groups of up to 500 guests. The convention center capacity is 5,000 people (full capacity), 1,800 in the main auditorium and 2,000 in the main meeting room. The Hilton Cartagena Convention Center can accommodate an additional 1,500, while the Las Americas Beach Resort Convention Center has a capacity of 800.
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Updated Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 02:35 PM
The numbers are in: 2012, the year of a surreal March heat wave, a severe drought in the corn belt and a massive storm that caused broad devastation in the mid-Atlantic states, turns out to have been the hottest year recorded in the contiguous United States.
How hot was it? The temperature differences between years are usually measured in fractions of a degree, but last year's 55.3 degrees blew away the previous record, set in 1998, by a full degree Fahrenheit.
If that does not sound sufficiently impressive, consider that 34,008 daily high records were set at U.S. weather stations, compared with only 6,664 record lows, according to a count maintained by Weather Channel meteorologist Guy Walton, using federal temperature records.
That ratio, which was roughly in balance as recently as the 1970s, has been out of whack for decades as the country has warmed, but never by as much as it was last year.
"The heat was remarkable," said Jake Crouch, a scientist with the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C., which released the official climate compilation Tuesday. "It was prolonged. That we beat the record by one degree is quite a big deal."
Scientists said that natural variability almost certainly played a role in last year's extreme heat and drought. But many of them expressed doubt that such a striking record would have been set without the backdrop of global warming caused by the human release of greenhouse gases. And they warned that 2012 was likely a foretaste of things to come, as continuing warming makes heat extremes more likely.
Even so, the last year's U.S. record is not expected to translate into a global temperature record when figures are released in coming weeks. The year featured a La Niña weather pattern, which tends to cool the global climate overall, and scientists expect it to be the world's eighth- or ninth-warmest year on record.
Assuming that prediction holds up, it will mean that the 10 warmest years on record all fell within the past 15 years, a measure of how much the planet has warmed.
Last year's weather in the United States began with an unusually warm winter, with relatively little snow across much of the country, followed by a March that was so hot that trees burst into bloom and swimming pools opened early. The soil dried out in the March heat, helping to set the stage for a drought that peaked during the warmest July on record.
The drought engulfed 61 percent of the nation, killed corn and soybean crops and sent prices spiraling.
In addition to being the warmest year, 2012 turned out to be the second-worst on a measure called the Climate Extremes Index, surpassed only by 1998.
Experts are still counting, but so far 11 disasters in 2012 have exceeded a threshold of $1 billion in damages, including several tornado outbreaks; Hurricane Isaac, which hit the Gulf Coast in August; and, late in the year, Hurricane Sandy, which caused damage likely to exceed $60 billion in nearly half the states, primarily in the mid-Atlantic region.
Among those big disasters was one bearing a label many people had never heard before: the derecho, a line of severe, fast-moving thunderstorms that struck central and eastern parts of the country starting June 29, killing more than 20 people, toppling trees and knocking out power for millions of households.
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Average annual temperature: 55.32 degrees passed the old record of 54.32 degrees, set in 1998.
Number of states that had their warmest year: 19.
Number of people who experienced at least 10 days of 100-degree heat: 99.1 million.
Number of consecutive months that the United States had warmer than average temperatures: 16.
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For overall system performance we use PCMark Vantage. This is run in both x86 and x64 mode to give the best indication of performance.
Well, we thought that things were going to be great across the board. Unfortunately in our first test we see the H55N-USB3 lagging a little behind the competition. It honestly looks like this is the fault of the GPU, as once we dropped in the HD5870 the system took back off and passed the others in the group.
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For synthetic gaming tests we used the industry standard and overlockers bragging tool 3DMark Vantage. This is a test that strives to mimic the impact modern games have on a system. Futuremark went a long way to change from the early days of graphics driven tests to a broader approach including physics, AI and more advanced graphics simulations.
3DMark Vantage uses the DX10 API in addition to having support for PhysX. As we are no longer using an NVIDIA GPU for testing (at least until we can get a GTX 4xx card) you will only see the CPU based PhysX results in the scores. For testing we use the Performance test run.
The results here are not surprising. The leaders here are boards that had the AMD Phenom II X6 in them and the HD5870. Still, the H55N-USB3 does excellent for the CPU we used.
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Cinebench is a synthetic rendering tool developed by Maxon. Maxon is the same company that developed Cinema4D, another industry leading 3D Animation application. Cinebench R11.5 tests your systems ability to render across a single and multiple CPU cores. It also tests your systems ability to process OpenGL information.
Again the results here are not surprising. The Core i5 661 is not really a CPU meant for complex rendering, but it is still a little sad to see if so far behind.


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The parent company of HVAC equipment maker Trane Inc. says it will spend U.S. $30 million to upgrade the company's air-conditioning and heating plant in Fort Smith, AR, U.S. American Standard Inc. of Piscataway, NJ, U.S., will make the investment in new equipment and a 50,000-sq-ft expansion to its facility, spokeswoman Lisa Glover said. The upgrade will enable Trane to begin making a redesigned Impack heating and air-conditioning unit that complies with a new, higher Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) that goes into effect in 2006, as mandated the U.S. Federal Government. Trane makes other products that already meet the government standards, but not in the Impack line, Ms. Glover said. The Fort Smith plant currently produces the unit for light commercial use and for use in homes. Ms. Glover said the redesigned units are so different that the company likens it to a new product. The new units should be in production by 2006. Ms. Glover would not say whether the plant would add employees. The Trane plant now has 683 workers. (AP)
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PBS LearningMedia is the brand new digital library from IPTV and PBS designed for educators to engage students in media-rich learning environments with videos, audio, and interactives. With over 14,000 resources, and more being added every week, LearningMedia is the place to reimagine classroom learning, transform your teaching, and engage your students in new ways.
There are a great number of ways to go about searching for different resources, but what are the most effective ways to use this new service? That being asked, here are ten steps that will make it easier for you to innovate in the classroom.
Watch video
Of course, this may sound like an obvious suggestion, but it's all in how you present video. Do you use video as part of your entire lesson for a day or do you use short clips that supplement a lesson? Thinking about how and why you use video, will help make learning more meaningful to your students.
Listen to an audio clip
Sometimes audio can heighten a lesson in ways that a video cannot. Audio clips can bring in different perspectives or force students to consider a new viewpoint or help to spark a discussion.
Get struggling students to speed up and push strong students ahead
Videos can help supplement in class teaching for struggling students. Likewise, students can review at home so you're not forced to teach continually to the middle.
Save your favorite resources
With thousands of resources available, it's easy to forget about pieces of content you find in PBS LearningMedia. That's why LearningMedia has created a handy "favorite" button. Click it and know exactly where you put the materials you like.
Tag your resources
Say your creating one lesson for your English 9 class and another for your composition class. You can tag your saved resources and organize your tags accordingly.
Create a video homework assignment
The chances are increasing that your students have access to the Internet outside of the classroom. If your students watch a video of a basic concept (like gravity) at home you then can focus on applying those concepts in class the next day.
Share what you find
Become social and click the share button. You can post any resource you find to your Facebook or Twitter account and most other popular social networking sites. You can also embed anything into an email or your class website.
Recommend good resources to other teachers you've never met
LearningMedia created a handy button called "recommend." If you like a resource you find, you can click the recommend button. Other teachers can click the button as well, and given enough time thousands of teachers can recommend the resources they use most, which can filter the very best and most innovative resources in the digital library.
Innovate your curriculum and meet standards
PBS LearningMedia offers resources that are aligned to standards. This way you can use the material available to ensure your students grasp the big ideas or benchmarks.
Adapt Lesson Plans to Meet Your Style of Teaching
LearningMedia offers lesson plans that help you find innovative ways of using video, audio, or interactives in the classroom. But don't feel you have to use it exactly as it says. Aim to apply your best techniques. If, for example, you teach best by using small-group discussions, use the pause button. Have your students make predictions, form a connection to a larger idea, define a word, or highlight a point made in the video.
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With free access to over 14,000 high-quality resources tied to national standards, teachers can download, save, and share exactly what they need for creating an inspired classroom experience.
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Reader: There is nothing better in the world than green chile
The chile war is heating up. First Mayor Michael Hancock promises to send samples of Colorado's green chile to Seattle after the Broncos lose. Then New Mexicans claim that green chile is native to that state -- and to add insult to injury, Hancock has included chile from Little Anita's (above), a New Mexico company, in the mix. Then Texans, because they're Texans, wonder why their chili is being ignored.
See also: Colorado green chile versus Texas chili. Who wins?
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Green chile -- there is nothing in the world better than green chile! Well, maybe chocolate -- but as far as spicy goes, green chile always wins!! Yummy!So Colorado's green chile wins out over Texas's chili -- but will it beat back New Mexico green chile? That battle is heating up, and Albuquerque's mayor has issued a chile challenge to Mayor Michael Hancock.
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Download State Farm Wallpaper – State Farm is one of the largest insurance and financial services company in the United States and they also provide their services in Canada as well. The company was founded in 1922 by George J. Mecherle and its headquarters are located in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. State Farm's slogan has been "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there" since 1971 written by songwriter Barry Manilow. The company manages over 81 million policies and its main services is Insurance for Auto, Home, Life, and several other insurance policies.


text: OK...OK..I am not blaming the officials for the loss..there is plenty of poor play, injuries, an dbad things that happened that kept this team from winning the game. There is plenty of bad play on teh Patriots side and of good play from Manning and company. And clearly, with all that happened..they won fair and square..and I give them great credit in slaying the dragon..beating their nemesis....BUT I think one ought to see and observe how important the officiating was and always is in an NFL game.. And it is VERY important..and the officials FOR THE MOST PART are always really fair and do their absolute best.. AND it is interesting that a well offiiciated game is not without some controversy..and small mistakes. No it was NOT as blatant as last year and yet...would two plays if called differently might have chaneged the outcome of the game?? My point is not that officials are bad..but MORE that they have to be better!! There is a real NEED for that especially when players are stronger quicker and the game is played so full tilt and fast. The players are better than ever and are now trained in big offseason programs..THAT is very understandable...but what about officials?? They do NOT even do full time work in the off season so while the players are all better and more skilled, officials ARE NOT at all. How do they improve?? I think THAT is the big issue and one that the NFL NEEDS to address..sure, the chains are outdated and they need to throw some money to use technology to improve things..but ALSO..make officials full time and make them study and officiate in the offseason. ..somehow hire players..NON-NFL to do simultaed games..real games so that when an official sees pass interference, he knows if you do XXXXX that is OK an dif you do YYY it may not be. The problem is that even in a game one thing might be done and called one way and at another time not. That is totally ridiculous!!! With all the films of all games, I am sure they can find examples of what is a penalty and what is not..it is clear in many cases. AND through fim work one can say what is annd what isn't...so there si a standard..why is it that Hobbs can be calle dfor a PI penalty and Caldwell can be pushed and grabbe din teh endzone with no flag??? And yet..if that WAS called consistently, the outcome MAY have been different. SO even in a really well officiated game, a small thing CAN make the difference. What does that say about officiating in general??? I THINK it means that something needs to be done....and it isn't just this game..but I bet if one looks in ALl games one can find so many examples..and that is just it..the NFL does NOT CARE to improve it at all. What about that Roughing the Passer call...weak at best..not even close.... All I am saying is that I really believe the NFL HAS to look at the officiating an dmake changes...so that it IMPROVES!!!


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In selecting stories we often consider the past exposure of people to our readers. For example, a search of our online archives since 1999 shows "Harrop" appearing in 455 articles. "Fieri" appears once, that being in the 2009 obituary of his grandmother, Betty Lee Ramsay Ferry, who came to McMinnville late in life and whose name also appeared in our newspaper only that one time.
I have no doubt that, as you say, she was an "incredibly awesome lady," and perhaps we should have written about her years ago.
As an interesting aside, Mrs. Ferry's daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Bill Apel, both retired long-time local educators, have been close to Kent and Tricia Harrop over the years, and I suspect they would share in thinking the goodbye story about them was deserved.
Really? I mean, really?
I suppose it's possible that RainD is very young, and thinks she has the pulse of the community in her hands because she's connected to social media, but this should be a wake-up call to her that she needs to lift her head up a little more and pay closer attention to what's actually going on around her.
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Most of us would think going for a vacation is dispensable, when the reality is taking a vacation is indispensable. And between you and I, we don't take vacations often enough when it is vital for our health and well–being, particularly as an escape for your mind and body. Read more to know how taking vacations can be used as stress management.
Quoted from Kathleen Hall, founder of The Stress Institute in Atlanta; "Taking a vacation is not a luxury — it's a necessity". When you are not taking enough vacations to relieve the stress and burden from your work, your body will unable to relax properly and you will develop stress symptoms such as;
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Hi Mike! While not exactly what you were asking, I just saw a great display at HD, of all places, it was very eye-catching. They used the perennial candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) which is white and has evergreen foliage, with annual blue lobelia (Lobelia erinus) and annual red geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) in the center. I think they used the candytuft around the geraniums, so it was planted in the order of "red, white and blue". I can't swear that candytuft blooms all summer, but I've read it blooms at least through July and reblooms in fall if deadheaded, and likes good drainage. It might be worth a try. I have used white geraniums in hanging baskets and containers, and have been disappointed by the ratty way they look when the blooms fade. I like white star flower (Pentas lanceolata) better, no deadheading and they can really take the heat. I used annuals, I don't think hardy geraniums come in red, just white and shades of pink and purple-blue. |
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Who doesn't love a party? My twins turned 4 this month and were in full birthday party planning mode all summer. So they were very excited to receive the Melissa and Doug Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set. This set allows children to decorate the plastic tops of wooden cupcakes using markers that look like icing tubes. The set also comes with cupcake wrappers, candles that stick on top of the cupcakes, and an oven mitt. The cupcakes can be decorated over and over because the marker can be wiped off the cupcake top with a napkin or baby wipe.
We were inspired to incorporate pretend play and a birthday party. As you know, any birthday party requires planning, even those of the pretend variety. So before bed one night, we starting decorating our cupcakes. We talked about the various colors of cupcake tops and icings and managed to work in a quick review of colors.
You'll see that each child had a different philosophy of cupcake decorating. My two year old decorated in a scribble motion.
One of my twins took quite a while filling in every inch of the cupcake top.
The other twin loves to draw, and so she made a person in the snow on her cupcake.
When the kids finished decorating the cupcakes, they put them in the tray and then it was time to bake them. My daughter holds the tray using her potholder. Such a careful kid!
The kids woke up the next morning talking about the pretend birthday party. One of the twins insisted that we make invitations. That led into a discussion of who we should invite to the party. We decided to invite some animal friends. We got to working on our invitations using white copy paper and crayons. I helped a little by writing "You're Invited" on some paper that I folded in half and the kids did the rest.
Next we brought the invitations downstairs to mail them. I didn't want to litter the outgoing mail with our invitations, so we just put them in our mailbox. The girls were just giddy and felt so important as they "mailed" their invitations to some animal friends.
A short while later we had a visit from some animal friends. Some Princess Soft Toys and stuffed animals from Melissa & Doug arrived ready to party. You can see Pumpkin Tabby Cat, Bumpkins the Lamb, a Bichon Frise, and Mother and Baby Teddy Bears waiting at the door. They may have had a little help ringing the bell.
The kids were delighted to meet their new animal friends!
They brought them inside, sat them on the floor and started serving their guests. Some paper plates added to the imaginative play.
My two year old even practiced her language skills as she served the cupcakes. "This one is for you."
The kids decided it should be their birthdays. We sat down and sang "Happy Birthday!"
Now blow out those candles!
Time to eat!
The girls fed their animal friends some cupcakes and continued interacting with them. "Are you full or do you want more cupcakes?"
What's great about exploring imaginative play with your kids is that it gives them a model they can go back to later and make their own. A few hours later, while I was folding laundry, I noticed the kids had assembled at the table and staged an impromptu birthday party complete with singing. I was so excited to see them doing this on their own without any direction from me. The Melissa & Doug Bake & Decorate Cupcake Set and the stuffed animals were great toys for inspiring imaginative play and developing speech and conversation skills.
Vicky Perreault is a busy mom to three kids - 3 year old twins and a 2 year old. She believes that kids learn best through play and hands on activities. As a former teacher, Vicky finds great joy in facilitating learning and play experiences for her children and sharing those ideas with other parents on her blog Mess For Less.
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Does anyone have a clue on what algo's/filters/rules Google uses to detect spampages. On what distict marks of a webpage can Google identify spam?
I was wondering if there are any automated techniques which google (or any other SE) uses.
For instance: to locate doorwaypages (or parked domains) a check on pages/domain can be done. If equals one there is a big chance it is a doorway or parked domain
But as far as I can see now, there is no automated spamdetection for webpages (like with email)...
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The latest antispam tools are called bayesian semantic filters - basically, it's an attempt to program "natural" language traits into computers, allowing them to detect machine generated text, dup content, etc.
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PolyOne Corporation is an international polymer services company with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. The Company provides thermoplastic compounds, specialty resins, specialty polymer formulations, engineered films, and color and additive systems. PolyOne also conducts operations in rubber compounding and thermoplastic resin distribution.
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Built in 1962, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) serves the national capital region of Delhi, India. Formerly known as Palam Airport, IGIA is located 16km from New Delhi city centre and occupies 21.1 km2 of land.
In 2006, the Airports Authority of India, GMR Group, Fraport and Malaysia Airports incorporated a joint venture company to operate, manage and develop IGIA. The airport is the first brownfield airport expansion in India.
It has two parallel runways (4,200m and 3,900m) and services approximately 80 major airlines. It is also home to several Indian airlines including Air India, Air India Regional, IndiGo, JetLite, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and GoAir. Currently, the airport has the capacity to handle 60 million passengers per year.
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- Clean & Care: Vacuum regularly as new wool rugs can shed yarn fibers for up to three months. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Do not pull loose ends, clip them with scissors to remove. Clean liquid spills immediately by blotting with cloth or sponge. For hard to remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
We are extremely happy with the quality of this rug! It looks so great in our babies room.
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Your first thought might be to shy away from anything clingy, but a)there's nothing more gorgeous than a burgeoning belly, and b) nothing is as comfortable as cotton jersey. Layer the scarf over the dress for a little modesty; the fringed bag and suede flat boot add a bit of boho flair.
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Why a painting is as good as a photo on a passport
Fredrik Saker, a Swedish artist, is in the news this week for having successfully applied for a driving licence using a photograph not of himself, but of a self-portrait painting. It is interesting to consider, in the light of this, what is so special about photographs. Why do agencies that issue documents featuring images of their bearers – like driving licences and passports – require applicants to submit photographs? Is there any good reason not also to permit self-portrait paintings, drawings, or any other sort of artistic creation? Continue reading
Volcano Ethics: Should we be Flying the Unfriendly Skies?
An ash cloud produced by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland has led to the severe disruption of airline transportation in the UK and across a wide swathe of Europe, with UK airspace almost completely closed since midday last Thursday. Passengers, freight importers and exporters, and airlines are just some of those affected by the disruption; some British employers are also taking a hit due to absent workers who went abroad for their Easter holidays and then found themselves stranded and unable to get home. The reasons for grounding the planes are non-trivial: as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) wrote in a press release last week: "Since volcanic ash is composed of very abrasive silica materials, it can damage the airframe and flight surfaces, clog different systems, abrade cockpit windows and flame-out jet engines constituting a serious safety hazard."
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In a report expressing concern about the increasing use of
biometric information to protect security and privacy, the Irish Council for
Bioethics (ICB) claimed earlier this month that "an individual's biometric
information is an intrinsic element of that person". Such claims are quite
commonly made in relation to genetic information, though the ICB's extension of
the concept to other forms of biological information, such as that acquired from
fingerprinting, voice recognition software, and gait analysis, may be novel.
the person' seems designed to invoke powerful intuitions about our ownership of
our own body parts: we own our biological information just like we own our
kidneys. Indeed, the ICB go on to say that "the right to bodily integrity…. should
apply not only to an individual's body, but also to any information derived
from the body, including his/her biometric information". But both the
metaphysical claim that biometric information is an intrinsic element of the
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Beachfront Zilzie Holiday Home and Cottage features a two bedroom house and a one bedroom cottage. It is very quiet, down a private lane with relaxation areas. The houses are surrounded with coconut and pandanus palms and is very tropical. The property has beach frontage, and is beautifully maintained.
... morePet friendly with dog friendly beach. The area is 45 kilometres from Rockhampton, 20 kilometres south of Yeppoon near Emu Park.
The Holiday House sleeps up to six people with open-style living, large ceiling fans throughout and air-conditioning. It has two bedrooms. One has two single beds the main bedroom has a king size bed, both have built-ins wardrobes. The upstairs mezzanine level (accessible by ladder) has a double sofa couch. Luxury accommodation on a budget.
The Beachfront Cottage has lots to offer it is absolute beachfront. The Cottage is ideal for a couple with its lovely comfortable King Bed and en suite. Fabulous 60-inch television and a pull out double sofa for your guests. The modern kitchen has a large oven/stove dishwasher. Nothing has been missed in this lovely Cottage, with it's original 100 year old look combined with modern living.
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Take the first bridge from south (old bridge) after you get to Rockhampton. Take the first turn right after crossing the bridge to Emu Park (Lakes Creek Road). Stay on that road approximately 30 kilometres heading toward Emu Park. Take first turn into Hartley Street (just after golf course) and follow that road straight do not vary right. The road turns left at the end and you will see Reef Street on the right and Sandy Lane is the beginning of Reef Street. 1 Sandy Lane is on the left of the laneway.
The Holiday Home has two bedrooms with large patio caters for six guests. The main bedroom features a king size bed and built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom features two single beds and built-in wardrobes. The mezzanine level (accessible by ladder) has a double sofa couch.
There is a vanity and toilet upstairs and downstairs features a full bathroom with bath and toilet.
There is a large living area.
Two bedroom with lounge
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Children: Children are welcome at the beautiful beachfront location.
The Cottage has one bedroom with a king size bed and ensuite. The Cottage has a large lounge with 60-inch television. There is a wonderful large balcony with outdoor furniture and convenient barbecue. The large modern kitchen includes everything you'll need.
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This week we had the chance to work with a fabulous assortment of embellishments from Want 2 Scrap. I absolutely love their chipboard! Here's a card that I made...
"Hello" card
Trace the chipboard shapes onto pattern paper, cut out and apply the paper to the chipboard shapes using Perma Tac Adhesive. Sand around the edges of the paper to distressed. Use the Glue Glider Pro to layer the chipboard pieces and adhere them over the paper strips.
Cut butterflies from vellum and adhere them to the center of the chipboard using Mini Adhesive Squares. Use Micro Extreme Adhesive Squares on the back of the chipboard flourishes to adhere these on a diagonal across the card.
Apply a decorative accent to the center of the butterfly/chipboard using U-Cut-It Adhesive Foam. Tuck the heart pennant sticker just under the flower accent.
For the sentiment, create pennant strips from both pattern paper and a cut piece of Want 2 Scrap's Canvas Tag. Layer these with Adhesive Squares and apply this to the bottom right of the card, again using Adhesive Squares to secure the piece. Apply the heart sticker border, then add a piece of U-Cut-It Adhesive Foam to the back of the "hello" sticker and apply. To complete the card, tie a bow from hemp and adhere to the card (left side of the sentiment accent) with a Micro Extreme Adhesive Square. Add hemp to the button and attach it with an Extreme Adhesive Square.
During the Blog Hop this week, there will be daily prizes at the Want 2 Scrap Blog so be sure to check them out....Oh, and Glue Arts will have a weekly prize as well! For a chance to win, leave a comment on both the Want 2 Scrap & Glue Arts Blogs!
Here are the designers taking part in today's Blog Hop:
Remember to check out all the Glue Arts & Want 2 Scrap designers this week!
As I said, I've been out of blogging mode for quite a bit, but I have a bunch of projects to share in the coming days so I hope you'll come back & visit again to see what I've been creating these last several months. Thanks for stopping by & have a great week hopping!


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Alan P. Marco, M.D., M.M.M., Associate Dean
Albert F. Painter Jr., Psy.D., Assistant Dean
Wright State University
Boonshoft School of Medicine
Procedure number: 110
Revised: September 2014
Subject: Recruitment-Fully Affiliated Faculty (Regular)
The recruitment of a faculty member is the responsibility of the hiring department, including the financial support for all recruitment activities. These procedures are in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR § 656.17 and § 656.18).
The job posting is an online process (https://jobs.wright.edu/hr). Only those individuals trained to use the PeopleAdmin Online Employment System and have Originator status may create a job posting. Contact the Wright State University Human Resources (937-775-2120 or firstname.lastname@example.com) for training information.
The person who enters and updates the position posting is considered the Originator. When creating the position, the Originator may designate other individuals as "Originator" under the section "Departmental Users with Access." Only Originators can make changes to an applicant's status in PeopleAdmin. It is recommended that the search committee chair be listed as an Originator.
NOTE: The added Originators must have PeopleAdmin accounts prior to the position being created.
In addition to this procedure, consult the PeopleAdmin User Guides available on the "Login to PeopleAdmin" web page.
When recruiting faculty, follow the guidelines in these steps:
- Source of Funding
- Search Committee
- Advertisement
- Interviews
- Request for Contract/Request to Offer Position
- Background Check
- Letter of Offer
- Candidate Response to Offer
- Completion of Recruitment
- Moving Expenses
Before creating the posting on PeopleAdmin, the department should determine the source of funding for the position. If the position is funded entirely or in part by an affiliated hospital, the department will need a letter of intent. The department should:
- keep a copy of the letter of intent for department files
- attach the letter of intent as a document when posting the position on PeopleAdmin OR add "Premier Health funded" to the comments section.
The department creates a search committee, which may consist of faculty, staff, students, and residents and should be as diverse as possible.
The search committee must be identified and receive compliance training prior to the submission of the PeopleAdmin posting. Contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion for training information, Joyce Smith, firstname.lastname@example.com, 937-775-3207.
Committee members will be assigned a guest username and password to view the applicants in PeopleAdmin.
The department will
The advertisement must match the requirements listed in the PeopleAdmin fields.
- Only current WSU-employed faculty and staff are eligible for an internal position posting.
Applicants must meet the posted minimum candidate requirements at the time of application. Therefore, the wording in the posting is critical to the candidate's eligibility. Examples:
- If the candidate must possess a specified degree to apply, then candidates may not be interviewed/considered for employment unless they have completed the degree prior to the date of their application.
- If the candidate needs to possess a specified degree by the start dates, include a qualifying statement in the offer letter. "This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of your [-required degree] by [specified date].."
- If the department requires that the candidate anticipates completing a specified degree within one year of the start date, the offer letter should include a qualifying statement. "The [required degree] is a requirement for this position. You must complete your [required degree] within one year of your start date. Continuation of your employment beyond the first year contingent upon the successful completion of [required degree] by [specific date]."
- The job description and required qualification field in PeopleAdmin should specifically state if graduate assistantships, internships, and/or undergraduate work experience may count towards a years -of-experience requirement.
- The advertisement must state that all applicants must apply online at "http://jobs.wright.edu."
- The advertisement should state "open until filled" if the department wants to keep the posting open for an extended search period.
The advertisement must us the following tagline for all job posting/ads: "Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities."
NOTE: The following tagline should ONLY be used for job posting/ads that have a line/word limit or pay per line/word pricing structure: "Wright State University: AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability."
The Originator will
- The advertisement should be placed in a least one national professional journal (e-CFR § 656.18).
- Advertise in all appropriate publications and keep a listing of all agencies and institutions contacted about the position.
The Office of Equity and Inclusion will assign an Affirmative Action Number.
WSU Human Resources will provide the official first consideration date.
The department or Originator will
Reviewing Applications
The search committee's duties are to
- accept applications until the deadline or begin reviewing them after the first consideration date for open positions
- screen the applications in compliance with federal, state, and Wright State hiring policies and procedures
- select the candidates for interview. First visits are normally limited to three candidates.
Screening Applications
The Originator must
Requesting Interview
After the search committee has identified the applicants to be interviewed, the Originator must
Conducting Interviews
The search committee will
invite the candidates approved by the Office of Equity and Inclusion
- The committee should be consistent with all candidates by using the same basic itinerary for each candidate and using the same general questions.
- The committee should review the "Employment Guide-Questioning Applicants" brochure prior to conducting the interview and contact the Office of Equity and Inclusion with any questions or concerns.
The department must
Hiring Proposal
If the posted rate is to be offered to the applicant, roll over "Take Action on Job Application" and submit it to the next appropriate approver.
If a higher annual salary is proposed, follow these steps:
- Click on "Edit" link.
- Enter the proposed salary in the " Proposed Annual or Hourly Rate" field. No compensation should be discussed with the applicant prior to Compensation approval.
- Enter a justification in the "Justification" field. With justification, proposals will be returned to the Originator.
- Click on "Save" and "Next."
On the Summary page roll over the "Take Action on Job Application" button and click "Recommend for Hire." This action will trigger and send an email to the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
After the application is approved, an email will be triggered and sent to the Originator with a notification "Make a Verbal Offer."
The department makes a verbal and conditional offer contingent upon a successful background check. Upon acceptance of the verbal offer, the department must
go to the posting in PeopleAdmin and click on the "hiring Proposal" tab. Click on the application. Roll over the "take Action on Job Application" button and click "Send to HR Employment for Background Check" to change the application's status to complete the process.
Human Resources will notify the department of the results.
NOTE: Background checks take one to three business days.
The department may proceed with the letter of offer after receiving the results.
The department must
- An offer for a faculty position CAN NOT be made to candidates prior to
- the closing date contained in the specific position advertisements
- Office of Equity and Inclusion approval
- hospital approval for positions that the hospital funds in part or in total
BSOM and WSP Offer Letters
If the position involves clinical service (seeing patients), the department will also prepare a draft letter of offer for the Wright State Physicians (WSP) in addition to the BSOM letter. The template offer letters are
BSOM non-tenure clinical track offer letter (clinical)
BSOM non-tenure research track offer letter (including research faculty)
WSP offer letterWSP (only) offer letter FULL TIME
WSP (only) offer letter PART TIME
NOTE: If any changes are made to either offer letter after approval, the letter must be submitted again for approval.
WSU Tenure Track Letters
The template for tenure track letters is on the Hiring Proposal tab in People Admin.
- Select the appropriate offer letter template
Submit the following to the Associate Provost Office, attention: Shannon Norton, 250 University Hall, for review:
- two copies of the offer letter
- a copy of the position posting
- the candidates' CV
The provost will sign the letter and return it to the department. The department will obtain any other required signatures and send the letter to the candidate.
If the offer is accepted, the department sends the following to the Office of Faculty and Clinical Affairs:
- original offer letter
- current CV
Personnel Action Form (PAF available on-line)
NOTE: Do not enter the applicant's Social Security Number on the PAF. Leave this line item blank.
If the offer is declined, the department changes the applicant's status to "Declined Offer" in PeopleAdmin and notifies both Human Resources and the Office of Equity and Inclusion..
The department may proceed with an offer to a second candidate only after notifying both Human Resources and the Office of Equity and Inclusion. (Repeat steps beginning at REQUEST FOR CONTRACT/REQUEST TO OFFER POSITION.)
If no other offers will be made, the department should inform Human Resources and the Office Equity and Inclusion of its plans, whether it plans not to fill the position, reopen the search, etc.
Note: Once the position is filled or the department has decided not to fill the position, the department should keep documentation of the search for three years.
The department must complete the recruiting process by updating the workflow actions for all applicants.
NOTE: Some codes will send automatic emails to the applicants. Contact Human Resources (Meltem Kokaly or Phil Parrill) for details.
New faculty moving expenses are compensated in an amount up to one month's annual salary. The cost is divided evenly between the department (50%) and the dean's office (50%). Anything in excess of one month's salary will be paid by the faculty member or an agreement with the hiring supervisor/department. The faculty member is responsible for contacting one of the awarded vendors to make moving arrangements.
For more information on Moving Companies UN-030 Household Moving Services Awarded Vendors, select Moving Services (household) on the IUC web page.
Office of Equity and Inclusion: Kristie Marcum, email@example.com
Office of Faculty and Clinical Affairs: Stephanie Ours, email@example.com
Office of Fiscal Affairs: Dieter Nevels, firstname.lastname@example.com
Wright State Physicians: Becky Bezich, email@example.com
Updated 18 Dec 2014 (sho)
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures


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Exploring the Hebrew Sources
of Faith |
Matthew composed his history in the Hebrew dialect, and everyone translated it as he was able.
The founder of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, once said:
The Hebrew language is the best language of all, with the richest vocabulary... If I were younger I would want to learn this language, because no one can really understand the Scriptures without it. For although the New Testament is written in Greek, it is full of hebraisms and Hebrew expressions. It has therefore been aptly said that the Hebrews drink from the spring, the Greeks from the stream that flows from it, and the Latins from a downstream puddle.
By comparing the Hebrew "source" to a "spring" of water Martin Luther was alluding the Hebrew word Makor which signifies both a source and a spring. He was also drawing on the metaphor used thousands of years earlier in the prophecy of Jeremiah:
For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain (makor) of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns-broken cisterns that can hold no water. (Jeremiah 2:13)
The purpose of Makor Hebrew Foundation is to bring Jews and Christians together in an exploration of the Hebrew makor of their respective faiths. The language of the prophets of ancient Israel is not just another language, it is Lashon Ha-Kodesh, the "holy tongue". God used the Hebrew language when he called the Universe into existence and before the Tower of Babel all mankind spoke the Hebrew language. The prophet Zephaniah foretells a time when the curse of Babel will be lifted and all mankind shall once again be united by the Hebrew language:
For then I will restore to the peoples a pure language, That they all may call on the name of Yehovah, to serve Him with one accord. (Zeph 3:9)


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The blessedness of the righteous.
- We have to praise the Lord that there are a people in the world, who fear him and serve him, and that they are a happy people; which is owing entirely to his grace. Their fear is not that which love casts out, but that which love brings in. It follows and flows from love. It is a fear to offend. This is both fear and trust. The heart touched by the Spirit of God, as the needle touched with the loadstone, turns direct and speedily to God, yet still with trembling, being filled with this holy fear. Blessings are laid up for the faithful and their children's children; and true riches are bestowed on them, with as much of this world's possessions as is profitable for them. In the darkest hours of affliction and trial, the light of hope and peace will spring up within them, and seasonable relief shall turn mourning into joy. From their Lord's example they learn to be kind and full of compassion, as well as just in all their dealings; they use discretion, that they may be liberal in that manner which appears most likely to do good. Envy and slander may for a time hide their true characters here, but they shall be had in everlasting remembrance. They need not fear evil tidings. A good man shall have a settled spirit. And it is the endeavour of true believers to keep their minds stayed upon God, and so to keep them calm and undisturbed; and God has promised them both cause to do so, and grace to do so. Trusting in the Lord is the best and surest way of establishing the heart. The heart of man cannot fix any where with satisfaction, but in the truth of God, and there it finds firm footing. And those whose hearts are established by faith, will patiently wait till they gain their point. Compare all this with the vexation of sinners. The happiness of the saints is the envy of the wicked. The desire of the wicked shall perish; their desire was wholly to the world and the flesh, therefore when these perish, their joy is gone. But the blessings of the gospel are spiritual and eternal, and are conferred upon the members of the Christian church, through Christ their Head, who is the Pattern of all righteousness, and the Giver of all grace.
Psalms 112:1-10 . This Psalm may be regarded as an exposition of Psalms 111:10 , presenting the happiness of those who fear and obey God, and contrasting the fate of the ungodly.
1. True fear produces obedience and this happiness.
2, 3. Temporal blessings follow the service of God, exceptions occurring only as they are seen by God to be inconsistent with those spiritual blessings which are better.
4. light--figurative for relief ( Psalms 27:1 , 97:11 ).
the upright--are like God ( Luke 6:36 , Psalms 111:4 ).
5-9. Generosity, sound judgment in God, form a character which preserves from fear of evil and ensures success against enemies. While a man thus truly pious is liberal, he increases in substance.
6. not be moved--(compare Psalms 13:4 , 15:5 ).
8. heart is established--or, firm in right principles.
see his desire--( Psalms 50:23 , 54:7 ).
10. Disappointed in their malevolent wishes by the prosperity of the pious, the wicked are punished by the working of their evil passions, and come to naught.


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The Friends of Marshlands are involved with several local organizations which share similar ideals for the environment and our community, and often collaborate with these groups on educational programs and other projects.
Central Westchester Audubon Society
Our local branch of the acclaimed National Audubon Society, "the Central Westchester Audubon Society of White Plains is about birds, as its name suggests, but it is also about education: education for children, about what birds, animals, rivers and streams, trees and plants mean to the Earth and our own lives and to the future of the Earth we all live on… The mission of Central Westchester Audubon Society is to promote education, share information, support activities and advocate for a healthy environment, focusing on birds, other wildlife and human beings." An excellent source for avian information, CWAS leads field trips to some of the best birding sites in the area (Marshlands included!), and holds an annual "Birdathon" event to raise money for scholarships to our summer camp. The Society welcomes new members of all ages and abilities to their field trips and programs. Visit their website at:
Rye Habitat Project
The City of Rye is on its way to becoming the first National Wildlife Federation "Certified Community Wildlife Habitat" in New York State. This designation will recognize that the residents, businesses, and community groups in the City have made it a priority to provide food, shelter, water, and nesting sites for wildlife by improving both our private and public land. Devoted Rye resident Jane Grant formed the Rye Habitat Project group in 2009, and she and the group have since been advocating for the use of native plants, sustainable and organic gardening and landscaping practices, and the exchange of wildlife-unfriendly lawn for native wildflowers and shrubs at presentations all over the City. A large map of the City now hangs in the visitor's center at Marshlands, with each registered property, including the Conservancy, highlighted in green. Every month the newly certified properties are colored in to keep track of our progress and to encourage more homeowners to join their registered neighbors. An exhibit with photographs of beautiful local plants and ideas of what you can do to help wildlife accompanies the map. Whether or not you live in Rye, having your own yard certified is not only easy, but important for the health of our local environment. For more information, visit the
Rye Habitat Project's
Facebook page
The Bird Homestead
The dedicated Committee to Save the Bird Homestead spent two years fundraising, applying for grants, and garnering support in hopes of acquiring this one-acre parcel on Milton Harbor for public land, and in August 2009, they were successful. The property, once home to three generations of pioneering scientists and a long-time Rye librarian, is now owned by the City of Rye and maintained by the non-profit Committee's tireless volunteers through a 50 year management agreement with the City. The Homestead, located where Blind Brook feeds into the Harbor, holds both historic importance with its 1800's farmhouse and outbuildings, and environmental importance due to salt marsh and mudflat habitats for fish and wading birds, as well as providing a valuable buffer for flood protection. The Friends of Marshlands are delighted to co-sponsor a variety of programs at the Homestead, including bud, wildflower, and bird identification walks led by Marshlands staff, and volunteer projects for sustainable landscape management. For more information, visit the
Bird Homestead's Facebook page
Westchester Land Trust's website
Edith Read to Marshlands Stewardship Committee
Edith G. Read Sanctuary (located behind Playland) and Marshlands Conservancy make up the anchor sites for one of the 33 Long Island Sound Stewardship Areas, so named for their significant ecological or recreational value. A committee, led by National Audubon Society staff members and made up of Friends of Marshlands and Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary members, Westchester County staff, and representatives from other local environmental groups, was formed in 2005 with a mission to "...facilitate conservation of this area of Long Island Sound by increasing public awareness of its importance, implementing actions to help protect the unique natural resources, in particular the birds found here, and engaging more residents in conservation action." To aid in and focus their mission, the Committee drafted a
Conservation Action Plan
, which ranks threats to the ecological sustainability of the area and offers recommendations for future action. More information can be found on the
Committee's Fact Sheet
Federated Conservationists of Westchester County
FCWC, of which the Friends of Marshlands is a member organization, "was founded in 1965 as a not-for-profit umbrella coalition of dozens of local environmental groups and individuals whose purpose was to form a strong, unified voice for combating pollution, preserving Westchester's natural resources and important open space, and making sure environmental concerns are included in local land use decisions." The group targets several local environmental issues each year, hosting educational events for the public to raise awareness, speaking out on these topics, and providing resources to the community. Visit their website at:
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary
If you are in the Rye area visiting Marshlands, the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is another County nature preserve located just 2 miles away, tucked behind Playland Amusement Park. Their open shoreline on Long Island Sound, brackish lake favored by migrating waterfowl, and numerous trails are well worth the visit. A volunteer-run, non-profit organization to help support the programming and preservation of the Sanctuary, the Friends of Read sponsor volunteer work projects and a myriad of educational programs. New members are always welcomed, and can find more information at:
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The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology is open in University Square, adjacent to the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. Enter into the Carmike Stadium Cinema Entrance and our Center is to the left.
The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology works with athletes, exercisers, artists, and professionals to help them gain the confidence and motivation they need to overcome barriers, refine their focus, and prepare for challenges at any level. The Center helps people of all ages and abilities define what success means to them, and then gives them the tools they need to achieve that success.


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Kick-Start Your New Year: Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day
Every once in awhile a made up holiday comes along that is worth celebrating. Today is one of those days. So the tip today is to treat yourself and celebrate "National Chocolate Cake Day." Luckily we have plenty of recipes to help you pay tribute to that classic dessert.
Here's a quick guide to all of our chocolate cake recipes:
Classic Chocolate Layer Cake (shown above)
Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes
Chocolate Cake with Caramel Frosting and Gumdrop Roses
Chocolate Cake with Coffee Frosting and Crushed Cookies
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting and Mini Marshmallows
Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting and M&M's
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Sprinkles
What's your variation of chocolate cake?


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Learn how you can save a life. Become an altruistic organ donor.
Plus, how do people qualify to donate? Our donor guide explains the process.
Visit the New England Organ Bank
Upon discharge from the hospital, the donor will be able to perform activities of daily living independently.
Follow-Up Appointments
Donors are asked to follow-up at the transplant clinic three times after the donor nephrectomy.
The first follow-up appointment is scheduled prior to discharge. This is the initial post-operative visit with the surgeon. At this time, a physical assessment will be completed and the wound will be checked. In most circumstances, the donor and recipient have appointments at the same time. Donors are asked to make the remaining appointments prior to leaving the office.
Follow-up visits are scheduled at six months and one year after donation. During these visits donors will report to clinic for a blood pressure check and bloodwork.
If for any reason a donor has a question or concern, the transplant team will be more than happy to address the issue. However, any issues not relating to the donor nephrectomy should be directed to a primary care physician. Remember that it is important that you continue to maintain your health, your relationship with your primary care physician and routine yearly physical exams.


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18 And the disciples of John, and of the Pharisees, used to fast: and they come, and say to him, Why do the disciples of John, and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? | 18 Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, "How is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?" |
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