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Last year I bought a Galaxy Note II and used if for about six months before moving to the HTC One. The Note II remains one of the best Android smartphones available , but the new Galaxy Note 3 is even better with advanced S Pen functionality, a slightly larger display, improved internals, and Android 4.3 with a back that looks and feels like it belongs in the enterprise.
Samsung was able to squeeze in a larger display measuring 5.7 inches, was 5.5 inches, diagonally while actually reducing the width by 1.3 mm. While the removable back panel, available in black or white, is still made of rather thin plastic, the outside has an almost leather feel to it. It feels sticky to your hand and helps with the grip. There is fake stitching around the edges too, giving it a classy look.
You can buy the Note 3 with 32GB or 64GB internal memory and both come with a microSD card slot for further memory expansion. You can also pop out the 3,200 mAh battery if you need the Note 3 on the road and when your capacity degrades over time. The Note 3 is a device that should last you for a couple of years.
The Super AMOLED display is fantastic, as expected, with colors popping off of the display and blacks looking dark as night. You will still find the center physical button below the display with two backlit capacitive areas, one on either side of the button.
The volume button is on the upper left side, embedded in the plastic grooved metal looking frame of the Note 3. The audio jack, a microphone, and the IR port are found on the top while the right side houses the traditional Samsung power button and a microphone opening down low.
I was a bit confused by the port on the bottom since it was the first USB 3.0 port I have seen in person. The Note 3 comes with a USB 3.0 cable, but don't worry, you can still connect your existing microUSB cable to the right side of the new elongated port opening. The mono speaker is also found on the bottom of the Note 3.
At the right edge of the bottom is the opening of the S Pen silo. The S Pen has been redesigned to fit in either way and is a bit longer than the one found on the Note II. I like the feel of the S Pen, but personally would like it to be a bit heftier with metal used in the body.
The 13 megapixel camera is found centered near the top of the back with a LED flash positioned below it. The 2 megapixel front facing camera is located in the top right corner of the front.
Most of the improvements to the Note 3 hardware are found internally with the fast Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM (this is awesome!), higher resolution camera, 3,200 mAh battery, and more. My HTC One made me a fan of the IR port and I am happy to report that one is available, along with the WatchON application, on the Note 3.
In addition to the improved hardware specifications, Samsung significantly improved the S Pen functionality. I used the S Pen a bit on my Note II, but didn't really find it essential. Samsung's new Air Command controller that appears when you slide the S Pen out of the silo so far has helped me use the S Pen more on a daily basis.
With Air Command you can choose to launch Action Memo, Scrapbooker, Screen Write, S Finder, and Pen Window with a single tap of the S Pen.
Action Memo lets you use handwritten text on the display to then initiate actions. These actions include placing a phone call, opening a contact, sending a text message, sending an email, opening the web browser, mapping a location, and creating a task. It is a very handy feature that I think will be used quite often.
With the Scrapbooker selector turned on you can capture content from your device (web pages, images, YouTube videos, music, videos, and more) and organize it into different collections. These can have tags and other meta data to help you use this information in the future.
After selecting Screen Write from Air Command, the display you are on is captured as a screen shot. You then have a number of editing tools available along the top of the screen. These include pen types, line thickness, pen color, an eraser, cropping tool, and sharing tool.
It was a bit tough to test out the S Finder functionality since I currently just have a review device and there is not much content yet created. I saw S Finder in action at a launch event and love how it can find handwritten notes in addition to text-based data. You can also easily filter your search results by date and type of data.
LG has a function similar to Pen Windows where you can open up and use small utilities over the top of primary apps. As you can see in my screenshots, Pen Window utilities appear in the same size box after you draw a small square and select a tool. Available tools include calculator, clock, YouTube, phone dialer, contacts, Hangouts, and web browser. The app selection is limited, but you may find one or two useful.
There are other S Pen functions, such as the ability to draw around areas on your display while pressing in on the S Pen button to capture this part of your display for future use, using the S Pen as an alternative to your finger for navigation, and using the S Pen with the improved S Note application that offers more templates, syncing with Evernote, and a slick Easy Chart function that may work out pretty well for engineers like me who want to show some visuals in the field.
In addition to the S Pen improvements, the Note 3 is loaded with Android 4.3. Since the TouchWiz UI is installed too, you likely won't find many differences in the overall UI and experiences of Android.
There are quite a few Samsung and Sprint apps loaded on this evaluation Note 3, but I found many useful. I would still like the ability to remove them when I wanted, but haven't found a lot of support for that on Android. Business users will appreciate Knox, S Translator, VPN client, and more.
The Note 3 is currently the only device that works with the Galaxy Gear . I am really enjoying the Gear experience and can't wait for my own T-Mobile Note 3 and Gear to arrive.
Usage and experiences
I like the Note 3 as much as I did my Note II and appreciate the S Pen improvements. My Note II was sold because I found I wasn't using the S Pen as much as I had hoped. I think with the improvements, specifically with Air Command and S Note, I will be using the S Pen more often and will try to replace all of the paper notebooks I have around my office.
The Note 3 is a large device, but you won't see me list that as a con since that is exactly what it is designed to be. As a data centric user, I feel it offers the perfect experience for my productivity, media, social networking, and browsing needs. I also have a large build with larger hands so do not find the size to be unreasonably large for me.
Even with very heavy usage, I was able to go more than a day with the Note 3 and love having a smartphone in hand again where I don't have to search for a cable during the day or worry about topping it off. I wish it had Qi wireless charging and hope that Samsung launches a back cover that supports that capability soon.
Pros and Cons
To summarize my experiences with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, here are my pros and cons.
- Fantastic display with comfortable size
- Useful S Pen enhancements
- Good camera quality and excellent software
- Super fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Replaceable battery and microSD card expansion
- Exchange client folder access is limited
- Bit overloaded with apps and utilities
Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be available from carriers in the US for a contract price between $300 and $350. The full price looks to be around $700. I bought a SIM-unlocked, no-contract T-Mobile USA version from Negri Electronics for $689.50.
The competition
These smartphones with displays larger than 5 inches have become known as phablets. Samsung really set the bar with the first Galaxy Note and showed there is a viable market for such a device. LG has the Optimus G Pro and some older clunky large smartphones, Sony has th Xperia Z Ultra, and HTC is rumored to be launching the HTC One Max.
While the Optimus G Pro is a great device, Samsung still stands alone with the fantastic S Pen functionality and they are the leaders in the large smartphone market.
- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS
- 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor
- 3GB RAM and 32GB flash storage memory (option for 64GB)
- microSD expansion capability
- 5.7 inch 1920x1080 HD SUPER AMOLED display
- 13 megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS)
- 2 megapixel front facing camera
- S Pen and optimized pen features
- 3,200 mAh removable battery
- Sensors include proximity, barometer, temperature & humidity, accelerometer, gyroscope
- Dimensions of 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm and 168 grams
If you are a heavy data user and want a large smartphone, nothing beats the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The only reason I didn't give it a perfect 10, with the base assumption that size is not a factor since you are a buyer of a large smartphone, is that the Exchange client still needs work and Samsung should lighten up a bit more on the included apps and utilities.
The Exchange client in Samsung Android phones has always disappointed me, especially when compared to what HTC offers in their email client. On the Note 3 I am unable to access my local folders that I can on every other smartphone I have. I hope Samsung releases an update that provides this local access and if that happens then I will become even more of a fan of this large, lovely device.
Contributor's rating: 9.5 out of 10
Further reading
- Samsung gives Note 3 'no questions asked' protection for South Africa
- Samsung attempts to preempt Apple with Note 3, Galaxy Gear event
- Samsung Galaxy Note II accessories: Colored Flip Covers and AllShare Cast Wireless Hub
- CNET: Samsung Galaxy Note II review: The ultimate anti-iPhone
- Better hardware and software make the Galaxy Note II the best Android available
- Top 5 smartphones for the holiday season
- T-Mobile Galaxy Note II first impressions: Samsung stepped up to the plate with this upgrade
- Camera phone comparison; iPhone 5, Note II, HTC 8X, Lumia 920
- T-Mobile Galaxy Note II available today for $379.99, I'm upgrading to it from the GSIII
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Search results for ZDNet
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"There is a conflict inherent in what we want and what we think is OK," said Kevin Blanchard, MSW, who practices in Greenfield, MA. Blanchard said that people can have many reasons for wanting to do a project, one of which is to give others a certain impression of you or you feel you must to make your partner or others happy. "Some people want to be seen as someone who has freshly painted walls. Or is it your wife or mother's idea? You have to ask yourself what you really want to do," said Blanchard.
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"Thinking on paper and on a calendar is helpful when you have a list of projects," said Marek Tresnack, LMHC, who also has a practice in Greenfield, MA. "Set up a plan for a month, a week, and a day," he said.
Another idea in terms of prioritizing would be to make your list based on whether it's a critical safety issue, routine, has a specific time-line, such as creating a room for a new baby, or would simply improve the value or look of your home.
3. Be realistic regarding your skill-set.
I don't think I'm alone in the notion that in order to save money, I have to do just about every project in the house myself. Yes, I've even managed a lot with the help of detailed books on repairs, but there is a point where you simply need to hire a professional, especially for code-heavy or dangerous work like electrical work. You will save time, money, and a great deal of stress. A colleague of mine who lives in New York City hired a plumber recently to do some work that she just couldn't do herself after wasting hours trying to DIY the job. It was worth it; she's no longer showering in ankle-deep water.
4. Pace yourself, multi-tasking doesn't always get more done faster.
Tresnack said that when beginning a project to try to not create too many smaller tasks. "Even the most multi-tasking CEO's focus on one thing at a time, following through without letting anything disrupt them," he said. Tresnack said that the mind compartmentalizes each task and each time we fully complete a task, a part of our mind can relax. "When you have accomplished something the mind can breathe, rest, and let go of it. It's like having too many Windows open on your computer, your mind gets slower and slower," he said.
5. Become "prevention focused."
"Prevention focus is a term psychologists use to describe what happens when you think about your goals in terms of what you might lose," said Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson in her blog "Peeling back the Onion."
"Study after study shows that when people think about their goals in terms of what would happen if things go wrong, they procrastinate less," said Halvorson.
6. Have attainable goals.
Similar to prioritizing, assessing your resources carefully, including your time, and prior to starting a project, will help flesh out what's realistic. I've learned that when I lay out what's really needed in terms of materials, time, and cost, I'm able to then have a clearer vision of the project, which tends to reduce what I think of as the "looming" aspect of the project and it becomes easier to move forward. Having attainable goals also helps me budget my time, another resistance-reducer.


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The Bulls are South Africa's best team and they proved it in Bloemfontein.
The Cheetahs have been outstanding all season and they were as good on Saturday night as they have been at any stage. Still it wasn't good enough to beat the Bulls, who won 30-25 after leading 30-13 with 10 minutes to play.
The Cheetahs finished brilliantly and deserved the bonus point, but the Bulls consolidated their top two league placing thanks to an imposing first hour.
Pierre Spies was impressive as team and pack leader, Arno Botha was ever present and the No 9, 10, 12 Bulls axis of Francois Hougaard, Morne Steyn and Jan Serfontein impressed individually and as a unit.
Willie le Roux, true to form, provided the individual brilliance and Heinrich Brussouw, Andries Strauss and Lappies Labuschagne were again very good.
Both teams defended as if this was a final and both were prepared to risk on attack.
This was a great advertisement for South African rugby, but the better team won.
And in the context of the league, if South Africa is to win this year's tournament, the right team took the four league points.
Cheetahs – Tries: Willie le Roux, Riaan Smit, Trevor Nyakane. Conversions: Smit (2). Penalties: Smit (2).
Bulls – Tries: Werner Kruger, Deon Stegmann, Jano Vermaak. Conversions: Morné Steyn (3). Penalties: Steyn (3).
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Right now, we as a nation are 16 trillion dollars in debt, the current administration has not submitted a budget since it took over in 2010, there is no job creation, gas is over $3 a gallon and continuing to rise and everyone's taxes just went up to support a presidential mandate that nobody wanted. The main thing that seems to be bothering the media is....Beyonce was lip syncing when she sang at the inauguration. Really people? Really?
When Wayne and Loretta Vice said goodbye to their friends of 41 years Sherree and Carl Harris after a New Year's visit in 2011, they had no idea it was the last time they would see Carl alive.
On January 26, 2011, the dedicated husband and Air Force veteran suffered a massive heart attack and died.
It was sudden, and the pain is still with all of the friends and family he left behind.
"I still miss him today," Wayne Vice said in a phone interview from Louisiana on Friday. "My kids still miss him. They probably loved him as much as we did. He's still here in our minds."
Archie Anderson "Arch' Murray never got the chance to enter the race for West Point mayor like he wanted to in 1968.
He passed away on May 25 of that year, but his legacy of commitment to his employees at Babcock and Wilcox Company and to the the West Point/Clay County community make Murray a strong nominee for the West Point Hall of Fame.
Murray will join the HOF posthumously on Thursday night, along with Kyle Chandler III, who remains a vital part of this community.
We are living in a time today that may be described as fast and furious. We eat at fast food restaurants, pay for our groceries in express lanes, have our vehicles serviced at jiffy lubes and get advances on our paychecks at quick cash.
Our fast paced lifestyles have given birth to such names as Stop & Go, Fastbreak, Fastlane, Rapid refund, Quick Keys and B-Quick. Everything we do now is so urgent that it must be done faster than right now.
Rachel Herndon (left) of Oak Hill Academy and Josh Tucker of West Point High School are presented with awards for being the West Point Rotary Club's Students of the Month. Photo by Bryan Davis
Before Steve Brown went to work for Community Hospice in the organization's marketing department, he thought what many think when they hear the name.
That is that much of what Hospice does has to do with death.
Since going to work at the organization and also seeing what it has done for his own stepfather, Brown sees Hospice in a completely different light.
"It's really about life, not death," Brown said to the West Point Rotary Club on Thursday.
If Elliott Hutchins gets his birthday wish, there will be a lot of hungry people fed in Clay County from now until March.
The Church Hill Elementary First Grade student will turn 7 on February 8, and he recently told his mother, Felecia Finley, something a lot of parents do not hear.
"He told me he did not want any birthday presents this year," Finley said. "He wants people to donate canned goods for the hungry instead."
Hutchins says that his inspiration came from commercials he saw on the Disney Channel.
Demontra Ewing dreams of being a radiologist one day.
Besides playing basketball for West Point High School, Shamaya Lyles has her sights set on being an OBGYN.
Just about everyone in Darlene Blaylock's freshman Health Science class at the West Point School District's Career and Technology Center wants to enter the healthcare industry in one capacity or another.
Who can blame them?
A degree in radiology alone can fetch six figures at the right healthcare facility. Doctors stand to make even better money over the course of a lifetime.
Nancy Loome of The Parents' Campaign, a Jackson, MIssissippi-based network of over 62,000 Mississippians, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of Delta Kappa Gamma Society on Saturday, Jan. 19th, at 10 AM, East Side Elementary. Shown here is (from left) Nancy Loome and Lucille Armstrong, Legislative Chair for the local chapter. Ms. Loome spoke to members about charter school legislation currently before the board as well as other initiative currently being discussed.
A new study was released this week that may very well explain what is going on in Washington D.C.
Using this study, a quick diagnosis of Congress, with a heavy dose of medication could turn the tide for the American people and the U.S. economy.
The Kaiser Permanente Southern California Medical Group in Pasadena says that a study conducted over the last decade reveals a 25 percent jump in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivty Disorder.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 3, 2009 -- Swedish today announced the addition of two latest-generation da Vinci ® Surgical Systems to advance its pioneering use of robotic-assisted surgeries for patients. Swedish will use the two new da Vinci Si HD system robots to provide surgeons with more precision and dexterity over existing surgical approaches, helping improve the patient treatment and recovery process.
As one of the first medical centers in the region to perform robotic-assisted surgery, Swedish is home to the fastest growing and most experienced surgical robotics program in the Pacific Northwest. The multidisciplinary, robotic-assisted surgical program was first established at Swedish in 2005. Since then, Swedish-affiliated surgeons have performed more than 2,000 procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System, more than any other surgical robotics program in the Pacific Northwest.
Swedish Medical Center - da Vinci Robot-Assisted Surgery from Swedish Medical Center on Vimeo.
Currently, Swedish-affiliated surgeons are using the da Vinci Surgical System from Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Intuitive Surgical Inc. to perform minimally invasive urological, gynecological and thoracic surgeries for diseases such as prostate cancer, kidney cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and lung cancer, as well as to assist in complex gynecologic reconstruction surgeries.
"Using the latest da Vinci robotic-assisted technology represents another remarkable step forward in transforming the surgical experience for both patients and surgeons alike," said James Porter, M.D., Swedish's director of surgical robotics, who performs both laparoscopic and robotic-assisted urologic surgeries at the First Hill campus. "Being a former prostate cancer patient who has undergone a da Vinci prostatectomy, I've experienced firsthand the benefits of this surgical approach in improving the standard of care for patients."
Longstanding Experience and Innovation in Robotic-Assisted Surgery
As a patient selecting a treatment plan, the experience of the medical staff should be a top priority.
- Urology experience: The Swedish urology team is the most experienced robotic-assisted urologic surgery group in the Northwest, performing more than 1,000 surgical robotic procedures since the technology was invented.
- Gynecology experience: Swedish-affiliated gynecologic surgeons at Pacific Gynecology Specialists were the first in the Northwest to offer robotic-assisted surgery for women's cancer. The team has performed the most robotic-assisted surgeries on the West Coast and is second for most procedures performed in the United States, totaling nearly 1,000 surgeries.
Swedish continues to demonstrate innovation in patient care and treatments. It is the first in the region to perform a robotic lobectomy (removal of a lung) and is the first in Seattle to perform robotic-assisted thoracic (chest) surgery. A surgeon in the urology group was also the first in the country to perform a retroperineral robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (removal of a kidney tumor).
"The depth and experience that these surgeons have gained over the last several years have positioned Swedish as a global leader in robotic surgery," said Cal Knight, president and chief operating officer at Swedish Medical Center. "Surgeons from all over the world fly to Seattle to train and learn from our affiliated physicians who perform robotic-assisted surgery."
The new robots offer Swedish doctors a dual-console set-up, which allows for greater collaboration among surgeons and enhances training capabilities for the program. The robotic-assisted surgery program at Swedish is also among the first in the region to create a robotic training program for fellows.
Benefits of Robot-Assisted da Vinci Surgery
Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci technology can offer patients significant benefits over traditional surgical approaches, including less pain, less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, less risk of infection, less blood loss, faster recovery time and quicker return to normal daily activities.
"I was released from the hospital just one day after my prostatectomy," said Len Roughgarden, a prostate cancer survivor who was treated with robotic-assisted surgery to remove his prostate at Swedish Medical Center. "Within a week, I returned to my normal routine including walking four miles each day and hiking mountains. The operation was painless, and I didn't take a Tylenol throughout the entire process. With the availability of robotic-assisted surgery and the benefits it provides for patients, I don't know why anyone would risk an open operation."
By providing surgeons with dramatically improved visualization, enhanced dexterity, greater precision and ergonomic comfort, the da Vinci Surgical System makes it possible for more surgeons to perform minimally invasive procedures in a manner never before experienced.
Latest-Generation da Vinci Robotic Technology
Using state-of-the-art technology, the da Vinci Surgical System provides a precise way to help a trained surgeon use finely controlled robotic instruments to perform minimally invasive procedures more safely, while speeding patient recovery. Minimally invasive surgery is performed through dime-sized (1-2 cm) incisions in contrast to the much larger incisions used in traditional, open surgery, which are often as large as 6-12 inches long. Surgeons control every aspect of the procedure with the assistance of the da Vinci robotic platform.
The da Vinci Surgical System allows for numerous improvements over conventional laparoscopy, in which the surgeon operates while standing using hand-held, long-shafted instruments which have no wrists. With conventional laparoscopy, the surgeon must look up and away from the instruments, to a nearby 2D video monitor to see an image of the target anatomy. The surgeon must also rely on his/her patient-side assistant to position the camera correctly. In contrast, the da Vinci System's ergonomic, intuitive design allows the surgeon to operate from a comfortable, seated position at the console, controlling a high-resolution camera and micro-surgical instruments to precisely guide the robotic arms.
The latest da Vinci System at Swedish consists of an ergonomic surgeon's console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance 3D HD vision system and EndoWrist instruments that allow surgeons to work more precisely than in conventional surgery. Unlike traditional laparoscopic micro-instruments, da Vinci instruments have a patented EndoWrist ® that can turn 540 degrees, allowing for much finer movements. The da Vinci System is designed to seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand movements into more precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments to 'virtually' put the surgeon's hands inside the patient. A special 3D HD, dual-lens endoscope provides a highly magnified view of the surgical site inside the patient, allowing surgeons to see the surgical site up to 12-times more closely than human vision allows.
Swedish-Affiliated Physicians Who Perform Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Joel Lilly, M.D.
John Mullen, M.D.
James Porter, M.D.
Charles Drescher, M.D.
Elise Everett, M.D.
Jessie Marrs, M.D.
Pamela Paley, M.D.
Dan Veljovich, M.D.
Ralph Aye, M.D.
Brian Louie, M.D.
Eric Vallieres, M.D.
About Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health-care provider in the Greater Seattle area. It is comprised of three hospital campuses (First Hill, Cherry Hill and Ballard), a freestanding emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah, Swedish Visiting Nurse Services, and the Swedish Physician Division -- a network of about 40 primary- and specialty-care clinics located throughout the Puget Sound region. In addition to general medical and surgical care, Swedish is known as a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as neurological care, cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, pediatrics, organ transplantation and clinical research. For more information, visit www.swedish.org.
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Hi Friends!
Few questions I have for you today.
Are you a dem or rep? What lead you to your choice of political affiliation? Your parents? Friends? TV? Radio?
What influences your thought process?
Do you cringe like I do when you hear political candidates say, "I am a christian."?
I think the rep's just hate Obama because he's black. Yes I said it.
I do plan on voting for him again.
My final thoughts are that they are all crooks and liars.
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In the UK, we atheists are mostly just wishing 'Please not Romney. Please not Santorum. Come on America, don't vote a total lunatic into the most powerful position in the world, please,please,please.'
I myself will be voting to the left next time as our conservative Prime Minister recently said we are a Christian nation despite less than 15% of us being practicing christians - he got a lot of criticism for that - think it was a ploy to see if any of the 55% of us who call ourselves Christian mainly as a cultural identification would vote for him for that reason and also get the BNP (racist) votes. He still said that people without faith were just as important but that we need to embrace Christian morals - have written to him telling I do not agree to slavery, the murder of non-christians or the killing of children born to prostitutes and understand he got a lot of those letters.
still registered rep. even if my party ran into the f&*$ing wilderness....
my main influence is my skeptical and pessimistic view of our future.
i hate politicians that say "i am..." well anything cause f&*$ you, what are you here to do for the rest of us...
the hate for obama has at some level to do with him being black, absolutely....
i will probably vote for him again, since there really is no alternative.
you forgot, chickenhawks, a$$holes, pedophiles, and requiring to be diagnosed with NPD to be able to run for office...
"I think the rep's just hate Obama because he's black. Yes I said it. "
I am sorry but that is a load of balogna.
It never seems to occur to some people that maybe the people who don't like Obama, don't like him because they do not like what he stands for rather than because of his skin color.
Now I am sure there are some people who, on their list of complaints about Obama, include the fact that his family left Africa a lot more recently than theirs did. But to simply say Republicans (not "some Republicans," but just "Republicans") hate him because he is black is stating that all Republicans are racist.
And that statement is every bit as bigoted as you are accusing them of being.
I would agree if not for the controversy there has been from Conservatives about whether or not Obama is Muslim or even a born in the U.S. Many on the far Right (ie, Tea Partiers) still feel he's an illegitimate president because they believe he's not born here.
What I find ironic is that during the last election the Right had issues because of Obama's Jeremiah Wright connection.. Once that fell flat- it became he's now Muslim because of his middle name.
Prior to Obama the only other President with anything close to this type of controversy was Kennedy. That dealt was more, since he was Catholic whether or not the policies of the Vatican and the Pope were going to effect his presidential polices.
Obama is the first President to have his citizenship, his parentage and his religion questioned like this.
The question remains.. What is so different about him that some people would feel the need to question those things as vehemently as they have?
You do recall that Bushy Two wasn't elected, but was appointed by the supreme court.
Damn those Chads..
OK, I've checked on this and the wikipedia article on this whole thing matches my recollections pretty well: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election_in...
It appears that the recount efforts pushed by Gore actually were in violation of Florida law (which required that results be certified by November 14), and subsequent unofficial recounts mostly showed that Bush was the true winner of the election.
Claiming he was "appointed" by a Supreme Court that simply insisted Florida follow its own law is as baseless as claiming Obama is not a citizen.
How would it feel if the Supreme Court prohibited investigation into Obama's citizenship?
Again, I am complaining about Sophie's phrasing implying all republicans are racists. Yeah there are nutters. There are nutters in ANY group. And of course the opposing group will highlight them. I know of many conservatives who denounce all of the "Obama isn't a citizen" stuff as bullcrap.
your right, it can be inferred by how she wrote it. it is not fair, we are all not...but...when you are #2 in the race and you...(below). sophie's lack of qualifying her statement, is not that big of a crime.
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Kate Gosselin and her eight kids packed up and headed home from their Bald Head Island, North Carolina beach vacation yesterday, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Kate and the kids had the help of her bodyguard and good friend Steve Neild in getting them and their mountain of luggage to the ferry, but it was not without its tense moments.
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As the kids gets older and the luggage gets heavier, trips like this — even with all the help from the Kate Plus 8 TLC crew — can be a little overwhelming.
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The SHSU Student Art Association is pleased to announce the 2012, We Art Here, Art Walk to be held November 11th-17th, at 1215 Sam Houston Avenue in the historic Avon Theater/McAdams Dry Goods Store windows between 12th and 13th street. There will be a public reception Friday, November 16th, 7:00pm to 10:00pm where video screenings and performances will take place and the artists will be available for discussion with the community. The event will feature work by current SHSU art students and alumni working in various media. There will be four storefront window installations, an exhibition inside the Avenue L coffeehouse as well as outside site-specific installations between HCC and the Donut Wheel and video and performance pieces the night of the opening reception. The 2012 We Art Here, Art Walk is the first effort by SAA to coordinate a night of art in the community but this will be the second time the students in the art department host the event.
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A 50-year-old woman was jailed Monday after a four-hour standoff with police.
She faces three charges after police say she fired two shots from a rifle inside a Cramerton home.
Shots fired
A 911 call came in around 11:20 a.m. Monday. The woman's son made the call, saying his mother shot at him.
The man spoke with officers when they responded to his home 64 Fourth St. in Cramerton.
Deborah Lynne Pope was visiting her son and his family when the incident happened, according to Cramerton Police Chief Greg Ratchford.
The family woke up to the sound of a gunshot, Ratchford said.
Pope's son told police that he tried to go in and check on his mother.
"She told him that if he tried to come in she'd kill him," Ratchford said.
When the man opened the door, Pope fired the rifle, according to Ratchford.
The man got his family, including a child, and left the house.
Neighborhood isolated
Officers from other agencies soon joined Cramerton police -- blocking off intersections, warning neighbors and attempting to coax the woman out of the rental home.
Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, at the intersection of Fifth and South Main streets, opened for those who couldn't get to their homes.
Some neighbors were told to stay inside their homes.
An officer used a megaphone to try and persuade Pope to come out. He told her to walk outside with her hands up and reiterated that it was important she have nothing in her hands.
He also tried to console her.
"Everybody is concerned about you out here," the officer said.
Pope made several appearances in the front door of the home but refused to come out.
Officers in full SWAT gear carrying rifles stood beside homes.
By about 3:30 p.m. officers shot chemical munitions into the house and took Pope into custody.
Charges filed
Pope was taken to the Gaston County Jail and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful discharge of a firearm and resisting and obstructing law enforcement.
No one was injured in the incident, Ratchford said.
Pope was visiting when the incident happened. According to Ratchford, the woman has several listed addresses.
Investigators will meet with the Gaston County District Attorney to review the case and determine if any more charges should be filed.
Ratchford said he has no record of responding to disputes at the home in the past.
Big excitement
Neighbors gathered along the outskirts of the blocked off area as emergency responders worked.
People camped out in the church parking lot, smoking cigarettes and talking about what was going on. Some sat in rocking chairs on their front porches.
Jerry Stamey lives on Fourth Street. An officer told him to go back inside Monday afternoon when he stepped out onto his front porch.
But once the excitement died down he joined his neighbor, Kenneth Helms, on his front porch to talk about the day's events.
"This is the biggest thing to happen in Cramerton since the flood," he said.
You can reach Diane Turbyfill at 704-869-1817 and twitter.com/GazetteDiane.


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Shane Williams will retire from international rugby after Wales' Test against the Wallabies on 3 December.
There were reports suggesting the 34-year-old would retire after Wales' fourth-place run at the recent World Cup in New Zealand, but the speedster has decided that he wants to play his last Test in front of a home crowd.
'I've decided I am going to make myself available for this game. If selected, I want to play,' said Williams. 'If I am picked I will treat it in the same way I have always treated Wales games, but it will be a sad day for me. In fact, I'll be devastated. But to bow out in front of Welsh fans and my family and friends would be like a dream.'
The fixture against the Wallabies will be Williams' 87th Test. The winger is Wales' all-time top try scorer with 57, while he has scored the most World Cup tries as a Welsh player with 10. He also became the first Welshman to be named IRB Player of the Year in 2008.
Williams will continue playing for his club Ospreys next season.


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Earning four letters in volleyball, basketball and softball, Cornwell played an integral part in winning three District Volleyball, three District Basketball, and four District Softball Championships; two Region Basketball and one Region Softball Championship. Cornwell also helped lead her basketball team to win the Virginia State AA Championship during her senior season.
While she would take a team award over an individual award any day of the week, Cornwell certainly did not lack individual honors. She scored 1,113 points, dished out 521 career assists in basketball, was All-District three years in volleyball, three years in basketball, and four years in softball; All-Region two years in volleyball, three years in basketball and three years in softball; All-State two years in basketball, three years in softball, and was the State AA Player of the Year in basketball. When asked about the induction, Cornwell stated, "I am very honored to be in the first class to be inducted into Turner Ashby's Hall of Fame. I was very fortunate to have three great coaches and some very talented teammates who helped me reach this level of success."


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March 24, 2008
Scholarships.com Staff
Numerous people have worked hard to keep the memories of the Holocaust alive. Despite their efforts, many students know little about the World War II years. By encouraging them to inquire about the stories and to research the violent acts that occurred during the Holocaust, the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation hopes to help students learn from the past and to change the future.
This year, thirty high school scholarships will be awarded to students who write the best, most-researched Holocaust essays. Those who participate will be asked to write a paper of no more than 1,200 words analyzing why the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust must be passed on to a new generation. They must then suggest ways in which students can fight future prejudice and violence. Students whose essays show the greatest promise will be awarded scholarships ranging from $300 to $10,000.
1. Ten first-place winners will receive scholarships ranging between $2,500 and $10,000. They will also be awarded an all-expense-paid trip to the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. 2. Ten second-place winners will receive scholarships of $500. 3. Ten third-place winners will receive scholarships of $300.
1. Applicant must be 19 years old or younger. 2. Applicant must be enrolled as high school student in grades 9-12. 3. Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. or Mexico or must be a U.S. citizen living abroad. 4. First-place winners must agree to participate in the Washington, D.C. trip.
April 30, 2008 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Required Material:
1. An essay of 1,200 words or less submitted online. 2. A works cited, reference page or bibliography
Further details about the application process and about contacting the scholarship provider can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship list.
March 21, 2008
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is one of the most anticipated federal student aid programs for current and future teachers. Passed as a part of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, the TEACH Grant will provide financial assistance to students who agree to spend time teaching in low-income areas.
The new program will go into affect during the 2008-2009 school year, and, as with other federal aid programs, the exact details and award sums may change in the future. For now, students who are eligible for the program may receive a grant of up to $4,000 per year. Like other teaching scholarships and grants, the TEACH Grant will encourage qualified students to spend time teaching in areas that are frequently underfunded and understaffed. The eligibility criteria and additional details are as follows:
Eligibility: 1. Students who receive a TEACH Grant must agree to work full-time at low-income elementary or secondary schools for at least four years. 2. TEACH Grant recipients must agree to teach a high-need subject. 3. Recipients must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens. 4. Although the TEACH Grant is not a need-based award, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 5. The TEACH Grant recipient must be enrolled as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate student in a college or university participating in the TEACH program. 6. To continue receiving the award, a student must remain in good academic standing. This will usually mean either scoring in the 75th percentile on a college admissions test or maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.25. 7. The recipient must sign a TEACH Grant service agreement.
Before applying for this grant, students should be aware that the TEACH Grant is only awarded to students who complete the service requirement. If the student does not comply with the teaching agreement, the TEACH Grant will be turned into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. The loan charge will include both the grant sum and the interest the student would have accumulated had they been charged from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.
March 20, 2008
For many disabled individuals, completing school can be a struggle. Such students may have to consider not only their scholastic aspirations but also their health and wellbeing when making important college decisions. Whether additional efforts must be applied to maintaining a proper diet, lowering stress, completing assignments in a timely matter or any number of other priorities, dealing with both disabilities and classes can prove to be a challenge.
Insufficient college funds are a common setback for many disabled students, for any students. To help with this aspect of college, numerous disability scholarships have been created for those with financial needs. Take a look at the disability scholarships listed below for awards you may be eligible to receive. For additional information about scholarships, grants, internships and fellowships, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
The Association of Blind Citizens Reggie Johnson Scholarship
The Association of Blind Citizens (ABC) will be awarding this disability scholarship to a number of legally blind students. One $2,000 scholarship and eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to winners. Applicants will have to submit a 300 to 500 word autobiographical essay explaining how the award could assist them in achieving their college or vocational program goals.
Scholarship Trust for the Hearing Impaired
Each year, the Travelers Protection Agency (TPA) provides students who are deaf or near deaf with scholarship awards. The number of recipients and award sizes may vary based on Trust Executive Committee recommendations.
disABLEdperson Inc. College Scholarship Competition
Students eligible for this disability scholarship will have the chance to earn $750 to be used towards their college education. Applicants will have to answer the annual essay question and fully complete an online scholarship form. Students must be attending a 2 or 4 year US college or university and must have a disadvantage or deficiency that interferes or prevents normal achievement in a certain area.
Scholarship for People with Disabilities
The Scholarship for People with Disabilities annually provides students with scholarships of up to $1,000. To be eligible applicants must have a physical or sensory disability and must demonstrate scholarship need. This award is limited to students who are Minnesota residents or who have received Courage Center services.
1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship Fund
High school and undergraduate college students who apply for the 1-800-Wheelchair Scholarship will have the opportunity to win $500 for college. Students must be at least 16 years old and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants with a mobility disability, but disability is not a requirement.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship
With the help of the Ethel Louse Armstrong Foundation (ELA), female graduate students with physical disabilities may win up to $2,000. Applicants must be active in a disability organization and must be willing to provide ELA with scholastic and career updates. To apply, students must submit an essay of 1,000 words or less explaining, "How I will change the face of disability on the Planet".
March 19, 2008
After years of attacking the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), elementary and high school educators have received some promising news. The Bush administration has finally admitted to certain No Child Left Behind deficiencies and chosen to make some adjustments, in select areas.
Rather than branding all underperforming schools as failing—even those with improved test scores—the administration has proposed distinguishing between schools with serious scholastic troubles and those with slightly sub par scores. To date, one of the biggest issues critics have had with the No Child Left Behind was the program's lack of flexibility. Because all student groups, regardless of English fluency, have had to meet state proficiency requirements, numerous schools, especially ones in low-income areas, have encountered problems. After a few failed attempts to meet state testing standards, schools were faced with funding losses and possible closings.
Those that were successful in meeting most requirements but found it difficult to raise the scores of a select student group were treated the same as all other "failing" schools. According to The New York Times, 10 percent of the nation's schools were subsequently identified as "in need of improvement", a percentage large enough to make additional result evaluation critical.
Under the proposed NCLB plan, up to ten states will have the option to focus their efforts on schools with the greatest scholastic needs rather than on ones with mild testing setbacks. However, only ten schools will have this opportunity, and only those with near perfect records of having abided by the NCLB law will be eligible.
Program evaluation methods are just a few of the many controversial aspects of the NCLB. For better or for worse, the law has had a dramatic affect on teachers and school administrators across the nation. More importantly, it has had a great impact on many elementary and high school students.
To promote student awareness and challenge students to proactively respond to controversial issues, Scholarships.com has created the Resolve to Evolve essay contest. This year, one of our two topics addresses the effectiveness of the No Child Left Behind Act. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to winning applicants who submit their essays.
For additional information about eligibility, requirements and other response options, students and teachers may visit our Resolve to Evolve page. For information about scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities, students should complete a free college scholarship search.
March 18, 2008
Speaking before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor, Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings told representatives what they wanted to believe, but didn't: the college aid crisis was under control. After months of financial struggles, a number of student lenders have decided to discontinue their participation in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL), leaving students to look elsewhere for college funding.
A troublesome lending market and a new law limiting government subsidies to student lenders have many lenders rethinking their participation in the FFEL. With less government backing and greater default rates, some student lenders are finding it necessary to cut back on student benefits, increase borrowing criteria, and sometimes, leave the government program completely.
These changes have left families worried about finding sufficient student loan assistance from the government, concerns Spellings has tried to diminish. During her testimony, the education secretary stated that so far, "No institutions have notified us that any eligible student has been denied access to federal loans."
If true, students and parents would be relieved to know that they can still take advantage of low interest government loan rates rather than relying on private, more expensive, student lenders. According to Spellings, the government would step in before students were forced to rely solely on private lenders.
One safeguard proposed by Spellings was the option for schools participating in the FFEL program to switch to the government's Direct Loan program, one in which students bypass government-subsidized lenders and borrow straight from the government.
Ms. Spellings also pointed out that Pell Grants, federal need-based awards that do not need to be repaid, have been increasing and will likely continue to do so. Students who receive free grant money will have fewer loan needs---to an extent. Currently, those eligible for Pell Grants may only receive $4,310 per year, and not all are eligible for this form of federal student aid.
Still, the Secretary of Education maintained a positive outlook and expressed confidence that most student lenders are not in critical positions stating, "More than 2,000 originating lenders participate in FFEL...a small number of these lenders have reduced their participation or stopped origination new loans."
March 17, 2008
The Social Equity Venture Fund (SEVEN), a nonprofit organization providing monetary, organizational, and intellectual support for poverty solutions, has recently announced their student essay competition topic for the 2008-2009 school year. It's not particularly simple, but the cause is a good and the payoff well worth the effort. One $10,000 prize and one $20,000 prize will be awarded to essay winners.
Before applying, students will have to watch "The Entrepreneur President, Paul Kagame of Rwanda," and write a 2,000 word essay in response to the video. The writer will be assuming the role of President Kagame's advisor and will have to put his vision into practice.
1. One $10,000 undergraduate student scholarship 2. One $20,000 graduate student scholarship
1. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student 2. Applicant must attend an accredited college or university worldwide.
December 7, 2008
1. A 2,000 word scholarship essay 2. A 100 word introductory abstract 3. The full name, address, phone number and academic email of the applicant 4. The degree level, major, and school contact number 5. A brief biography
March 14, 2008
Scholarships are a great way to fund an education, but they aren't the only way to do so. Students frequently need both money and experience before applying to schools. Whether you're trying to sample work in your field of choice or attempting to acquire skills that will jumpstart your career, we can help. Check out the internships below for opportunities that can put money in your pocket and substance on your resume. For additional information about college scholarships, grants, fellowships and internships, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
Women's Studio Workshop's Internship The Women's Studio Workshop's Internship gives young female artists the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of professional artistry. Housing and a $300/month stipend will be awarded.
Smithsonian Internships Minority undergraduate students and beginning graduate students are encouraged to apply for one of three summer internships. Students will be paid a $500 stipend for their research assistance and museum work.
SCA Internships The Student Conservation Association (SCA) offers conservation internships and summer trail crew positions to over 3,000 individuals each year. Projects vary in length from three to 12 months and trips are expense paid.
NCAA Athletic Internship College graduates interested in pursuing a career in the administrative side of athletics can gain insight into the business by taking advantage of this internship. This is a paid, on-year position.
Many talented high school athletes dream of playing at the college level, hopefully beyond it. When the select few receive a call about a team spot and a scholarship opportunity, most are ecstatic to find that their hard work and lengthy dedication has paid off.
Unfortunately, what initially appears to be a dream come true is not always the golden ticket families initially imagined. According to a recent article published in The New York Times, most athletic awards aren't even close to covering the full costs of a college education. Excluding marketable sports such as basketball and football, athletic scholarships may total as little as $2,000.
Students who are invited to play at private colleges or universities which often cost as much or more than $30,000 per year will hardly be salvaged by such an award. Considering that such students have to juggle long practice hours with travel, classes and homework, they may be better off passing up low-paid team spots for additional study hours and outside scholarship opportunities.
Particularly troubling for families of college athletes is the fact that not all awards are renewable for four years. Eligibility for N.C.A.A. scholarships is reevaluated annually, and college athletes are not guaranteed continued assistance. When this is the case, students may find themselves with little or no time for a job while attending a college they can no longer afford.
Fortunately for students who are not about to turn down an athletic offer due to funding shortages, N.C.A.A. scholarships are not the only available athletic scholarships. To find college scholarships and grants based on athletic abilities or additional criteria, students can conduct a free college scholarship search. One does not have to be an athletic star or class valedictorian to find award opportunities. Numerous scholarships, grants, fellowships and internships are available to students willing to conduct the search and put forth the application effort.
March 12, 2008
Women may have equal rights under the law, but their movement is far from over. According to the American Association of University Women Education Foundation, one year after graduating, women who work full time earn 80 percent of what men do. Ten years later, that percentage rises to 69 (with work hours, occupation and parenthood taken into account). Even as women continue to outperform men in every academic college major, this gap persists.
But there's no room for self pity. Being proactive is the best solution, and many scholarship providers are here to help women reach their full potential. With the help of numerous internships, fellowships, scholarships and grant opportunities, colleges, foundations and private donors are helping females afford the education and training they need to succeed.
If you're a current or future female student, or if you know someone who is, check out the women's scholarships below. For additional scholarship and grant opportunities, try conducting a free college scholarship search.
AAUW American Fellowships
Each year, the American Association of University Women offers fellowships to assist women pursuing a doctoral degree. Winners are chosen based on academic record, teaching experience and commitment to helping women in the community. A $30,000 postdoctoral research leave fellowship as well as a $20,000 dissertation fellowship are available.
APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women
Undergraduate females have the chance to win a paid, ten-week internship at one of three IBM locations. In addition to the pay, winners will receive a $2,500 grant and the opportunity to work with an IBM employee. The American Physical Society (APS) and IBM will award this internship to sophomore and junior college women interested in pursuing a graduate education in science or engineering.
Executive Women International Scholarship Program (EWISP) Eligible high school juniors will have the chance to win a $10,000 college scholarship by applying for the Executive Women International Scholarship. Application rules and deadlines will vary based on local Executive Women International program chapters.
Women in Business Scholarship Women who pursue an undergraduate business degree and demonstrate potential in their field may be able to win a $5,000 scholarship for college. Applicants will have to submit a scholarship essay of 500 words or less as well as two letters of recommendation.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
The Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund will award five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships to women who return to school to pursue a two or four-year college degree. Women must have earned their high school diploma or GED at least ten years ago. Six judges including five-time Olympic champion Evelyn Ashford, Judge Milian of "The People's Court" and More Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Peggy Northrop will judge applications.
Microsoft Women Scholarship
Microsoft is awarding scholarships to women interested in pursuing an education in the computer sciences and related fields. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program at a college or university in the US, Canada or Mexico at the time of submission.
March 11, 2008
In February, attorney and father James Brady filed a lawsuit against Wheaton College for having charged the family a Wheaton-sized tuition bill during his daughter's stay abroad. He estimated about $4,500 could have been saved had his daughter been billed for the cost of her South African university tuition. If European students heard the story, they too may have been upset—at the outrageous cost of a South African education.
It comes as no surprise that, even as the dollar weakens against its European counterparts, a college education is still most expensive in the United States. US students who study at four-year public colleges pay an average tuition of $6,185 per year; ones who study at private colleges pay $23,710. According to an article published by the Associated Press, book costs, room & board, living expenses and myriad university fees raise these numbers to $13,589 and $32,307 respectively.
While students abroad undoubtedly have problems of their own, paying for college is unlikely to top the charts. It's still not uncommon for countries to provide a tuition-free education for all, with a reasonable length-of-study limit and minor fees. When you study in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Norway or Sweden, you can breeze through school with bills that vary from small to nonexistent. In a number of more expensive areas, it may cost you a few thousand dollars. Even then, the government is likely to offer some sort of compensation grant.
US students don't leave their tuition problems behind after graduation. In fact, the problems often get worse. About two-thirds of students borrow to complete a college education. Those who borrow leave school with an average debt of about $19,000. Students who go to private schools and ones who stay for another degree are increasingly taking out student loans that exceed $100,000.
While it's not unheard of for international students to borrow for an education, lower costs mean lower burdens. Oftentimes, income-contingent repayment plans and federal grants offered in exchange for good school performance are an option for struggling students. Comparable opportunities are few and far between for US students. Instead, many overwhelmed students return home again financially dependent on their parents.
That is not to say that tuition hasn't been growing elsewhere, with the United Kingdom being a prime example. In 1998, some college students in the UK were asked to pay for their education, a change that had students taking to the streets in protest. For the 2007-2008 school year, the UK tuition cap was controversially increased to £3,070 ($6,155), a price that would still make private universities blush, one that would make James Brady rethink his lawsuit.
Rising tuition may not be uncommon, but we have perfected the trend. Unfortunately, legislation cannot be willed into action. Until federal Pell Grants increase significantly and tuition costs drop dramatically, students can look to college scholarships and grants for assistance. By completing a free college scholarship search, students can find information about numerous awards they may be eligible to receive.
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Marek Cezary Chawarski PhD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Departments & Organizations
Office of Student ResearchPsychiatry: Connecticut Mental Health Center; Addictions, Division of; Yale Global Mental Health Program
Research Interests
Substance Abuse; Opiate Dependence; Risk Behaviors; Psychiatry; Psychology more...
- M.A., Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 1987
- M.S., Yale University, 1992
- M.Phil., Yale University, 1993
- Ph.D., Yale University, 1995
Selected Publications
- Deng, Q., Tang, Q, Schottenfeld, R.S., Hao, W., Chawarski, M.C. (in press). Drug use in rural China: A preliminary investigation in Hunan Province. Addiction.
- Chawarski, M.C., Zhou, W., Schottenfeld, R.S. (2011). Behavioral drug and HIV risk reduction counseling (BDRC) in MMT programs in Wuhan, China: A pilot randomized clinical trial. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 115, 237–239.
- Vicknasingam, B., Mazlan, M., Schottenfeld, R.S., and Chawarski, M.C. (2010). Injection of Buprenorphine and Buprenorphine/Naloxone Tablets in Malaysia. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 111, 44-49.