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Undocumented $40K charged to Knox P-Cards
Updated: 02/28/2008 - Knox County mayor Mike Ragsdale and his senior staff have charged more than $40,000 to their county purchasing cards, without the proper paperwork to back up what they've spent.
Updated: 02/28/2008 - Knox County mayor Mike Ragsdale and his senior staff have charged more than $40,000 to their county purchasing cards, without the proper paperwork to back up what they've spent.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - A federal judge in Memphis has given former state Sen. John Ford 60 days to report to prison to begin serving his 5 1/2-year sentence for bribery.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - Some Rutherford County parents are asking the school district to put adult monitors on all buses after a bus video tape showed a freshman girl being sexually assaulted by an 18-year-old student.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - Prosecutors told jurors that eyewitnesses will testify that a former Chattanooga firefighter abducted and fatally shot a teenager.
Updated: 02/28/2008 - A hearing for ailing death row inmate Paul House will be held Thursday in federal court.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - Southern Baptist Convention President Frank Page is asking churches to give money to Union University to help rebuild its campus after a powerful tornado caused more than $40 million in damages earlier this month.
Updated: 09/04/2008 - State Rep. Gary Rowe of Memphis has died of colon cancer. He was 56.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - The Tennessee Republican Party has reversed course and removed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's middle name from a news release on its Web site.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - The state's attorney general says a law governing lottery scholarship eligibility for children of members of the military is constitutionally suspect.
Updated: 02/28/2008 - The Knoxville Fire Department says 60 people are left looking for a place to live after an early morning apartment fire.
Updated: 02/28/2008 - The Centers for Disease Control recommends all children need a flu vaccine. Until now, only very small children have been regularly vaccinated.
Updated: 02/28/2008 - You used to be able to check two pieces of luggage on the plane for free, but times are a changing.
Posted: 02/27/2008 - Blount County Sheriff's deputies and K-9 crews tracked down a man wanted for fleeing from the scene of a traffic accident.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - After a long winter, a good snow finally makes its way to East Tennessee's mountain areas.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - Knoxville (WVLT) -- Snow and ice in Knox county slowed traffic and caused several accidents Wednesday morning.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - Campbell County (WVLT) -- Tuesday's prep paid-off for the Campbell County Highway Department, helping crews to sweep snow away from more than 600 miles of county roads.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - Knoxville (WVLT) -- If one organization has its way, you could be forced to pay a toll to drive through certain parts of East Tennessee.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - Knoxville (WVLT) -- Wednesday morning's snow could not have come at a worse time for schools and parents.
Posted: 02/27/2008 - A Monroe County man was arrested Thursday and charged with fleeing from police and manufacturing methamphetamine.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - An article published in the Knoxville News Sentinel draws attention to the number of Knox County residents without health insurance.
Posted: 02/27/2008 - Mt. LeConte had already received 17 inches of snow by this morning, according to the most recent data available. Totals could be much higher.
Posted: 02/27/2008 - The Tennessee Republican Party intends to keep using Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's middle name despite Republican John McCain's repudiation of the practice.
Posted: 02/27/2008 - Constitutional questions are delaying a proposal to charge a $5 fee on strip club customers.
Posted: 02/28/2008 - Four Lady Vol Seniors along with All American Candace Parker will be making their final appearance Thursday night at Thompson Boling arena when 3rd ranked Tennessee plays host to Florida.
Updated: 02/27/2008 - Knoxville (AP) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to issue tougher air-quality standards for ozone in a move that could affect dozens of Tennessee counties working to meet current standards.


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Situated on Long Lake and just two hours from Chicago, this lakefront property is completely updated, newly decorated, and very clean with all the amenities of home. In fact, this is our family home that is available to rent just six weeks each summer. As such, we're sure that you'll find this special place to be just as comfortable, relaxing and accommodating as we do.
The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bunk room, two full baths, a 4-season sun porch with pull-out sofa sleeper, a full updated kitchen with all modern amenities, a washer and dryer, dishwasher, central air, a flat screen television, and a lower level walkout. Almost every room includes fantastic views of the lake.
Outside, the property has multiple areas to relax and entertain with both upper and lower level decks, a large patio with a gas grill and a huge front yard for playing games or roasting marshmallows at the fire pit.
Of course, you'll also enjoy nearly 80' of lakefront on beautiful Long Lake. This 300 acre sand-bottom lake is spring fed, providing crystal clear water that is ideal for swimming and fishing. We have a private pier as well as a lakeside deck that is perfect for lounging or enjoying lunch by the lake.
This all-sports lake is great for boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing. For a change of scenery, you can boat or kayak to a channel just 50 yards from the house where you'll have immediate water access to neighboring Coverdale Lake, a small no-wake lake that is perfect for swimming and other family fun. Additionally, another nearby channel allows you to kayak or canoe to the St. Joe River for a day of fly fishing.
This property checked every box for our family vacation. We stayed here with our six children (ages 4-14) and can't wait to return.
The sandy-bottom lake is lovely. Everyday our children fished off of the pier (the water is shallow there), kayaked, and played on the large grassy area (no sand = no mess). One day we hired someone from Elkhart to bring a speed boat with a large raft to pull the kids around the lake for a few hours (five kids fit on the raft at once -- lots of squeals and laughter). We brought our bikes and went for rides on nearby country roads where we saw horses and cattle. We also enjoyed long walks and didn't have to compete with a lot of traffic. There is a nice playground in town, and other fun activities are a short drive away (the Nottawa Fruit Farm in Centreville has a small collection of farm animals and a delicious bakery with not-to-miss pies; they also offer seasonal opportunities to pick your own berries). Zimmy's restaurant and bar serves delicious hamburgers; children are welcome until 9:00 p.m. It is rumored to be a great place to go for music and fun after 9:00 too.
The home is clean, roomy, comfortable, and well-appointed with many cozy areas to curl up with a book (some of our favorite spots included the deck overlooking the lake, the enclosed porch -- our kids fought to sleep there on the pullout couch each night --, and the chair swing on the lower level deck). It is located on a quiet street with friendly neighbors. And the owners were wonderful -- approachable and eager to make our stay carefree and pleasant. The listing and photos are accurate.
The greatest indication of our time at Long Lake was the fact that none of our children wanted to leave at the end of the week, even the teenagers who had been away from their friends and electronics! We would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants a quiet place in the country with beautiful views of the lake from almost every room. Thank you, Matt and Colleen!
Perfect for two families with kids!
Our lake home is located adjacent to a protected water preserve. The preserve is a waterway to a small, no-wake lake, Coverdale. It is a fantastic place to spend the day swimming or to cruise around in a kayak... and it is just 500 feet away! One canoe and 2 kayaks are provided. Please see more information regarding pontoon or speed boat rentals.
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I would like to know who promoted Bowe Bergdahl, the POW who was just released by the Taliban, to sergeant? All the pictures of him show him as a private first class. It appears the news media promoted him without orders to sergeant.
Now I found out that he first went absent without leave before being declared a deserter after being AWOL for 30 days. If he deserted his post in Afghanistan in the face of the enemy, he could receive a general court martial for desertion in the face of the enemy.
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Kim Kardashian gets Charlamagne's "Donkey of the Day" for being a hypocrite about posing nude.
Hot 97 ask listeners, "Should momma, Kim Kardashian, still pose nude for magazines?"
Kim Kardashian West Caught BUTT-NAKED by Sister's Friends! [Video]
Kim tells Ellen a story about being caught completely nude by her sister's friends while receiving a spray-tan!
Kim's "ASL" challenge video:
Kim talks wanting more kids with Ellen after the jump!
Kim Kardashian Poses Nude For British GQ!
Kim Kardashian poses completely nude in a "tasteful" manner for British GQ's Oct 2014 issue.
Check out the photos below.
More pics of Kim Kardashian West for British GQ after the jump!
Kanye West Brings North West To His Workplace!
Look at the huge smile on Kanye West's face enjoying the presence of his daughter sitting on his lap in the studio!
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Kim Kardashian To Bank $85.5 MILLION From App Store Game!
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Check out the actual game, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, here.
The game launched only three weeks ago… stock price of Glu is at the highest it's been in 18 months – making this the biggest and most profitable year in the company's history, reports Forbes.
The game generates revenues from in-app purchases.
Kim Kardashian stands to make around $85 MILLION from the new video game iPhone app that boasts her namesake … more than she made last year in all of her other ventures combined … TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the deal tell TMZ … Kim's cut is 45% of net profits. The game — "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood" — is set to gross a reported $200 million this year alone.
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Amber Rose admits to Wendy Williams she's glad she was able to escape Kanye West! But that's it… Amber refused to answer the question of how she feels about Kim's marriage to Kanye West.
When she came on Wendy's show back in 2011, Amber Rose hinted Kim Kardashian and Kanye West hooked up.
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ROCKINGHAM — On your mark. Get set. Float!
Five thousand rubber ducks will be dropped into Hitchcock Creek in a Sunday race to the finish line that could make one lucky winner $500,000 richer.
The inaugural Hitchcock Creek Duck Derby to benefit Sandhills Children's Center launches at 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the Steele Street entrance to the park.
To participate in the derby, people can "foster" any number of ducks. Prices start at $5 per duck, but the sponsorships are less expensive when purchased in larger quantities.
Melanie Carnes, director of Sandhills Children's Center's Rockingham campus, said she is blown away by the support this year's fundraising season has received from the community and businesses in Richmond County.
"We are super excited about the duck derby," Carnes said. "That was Teresa Copper's idea. We had been looking for something fun and creative to do, and Teresa had gone to a duck derby in Stanly County and she brought the idea back home."
Every duck in the derby is assigned a number, and the number is recorded next to its foster's name. Prizes are as follows:
First place — Super duck, $1,500
Second place — Lucky duck, $500
Third place and beyond — Prizes from local businesses
If the winning duck's number matches one of two numbers preselected by SCA Promotions, a million-dollar prize will be shared equally between the "foster parent," or duck sponsor, and Sandhills Children's Center.
"Everything we manage to raise gets us closer to the match grant through the Cole Foundation," Carnes said. "They have pledged $25,000, but we first have to raise $15,000 on our own. We want to build a fully accessible playground so all of our students can play together — those with and without special developmental needs."
Children's center spokesman Asa Moran reported good results from the Pigs-4-Kids barbecue sale fundraiser in May, saying nearly 500 plates were sold.
Moran said with summer coming up, the centers do not receive money from the school system for the services they provide year-round.
"Every contribution we receive, each donation and the support from everyone makes a huge difference," Moran said. "Like Melanie said, we really are blown away by the support from the community."
In addition to the duck derby, live music from Chris Herring and Roger Campbell begins at 1:45 p.m. Food vendors including Cold Stone Creamery and a bounce house for the kids are also available.
For more details, including information on how to foster a duck, visit www.sandhillschildrenscenter.org/special-events-fundraisers/hitchcock-creek-duck-derby/.
Reach reporter Melonie Flomer at 910-997-3111, ext. 18.


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2015: 64-bit ARM chips in iPhone 5S serve up taste of Intel-free future for Apple
Like many others on the East Coast, I spent my lunch hour going through the various computer industry liveblogs of Apple's iPhone 5C and 5S launch event.
While many of the things we heard about both devices were covered extensively in various leaks and analysis in weeks prior, by far the most the most important new thing that was announced at the event was that the iPhone 5S uses a 64-bit ARM chip of Apple's own design, the A7.
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19th August 2011
Will Young wants to be a father 33
1:11 PM — Will Young says he's looking forward to having children and a "less selfish" job. The gay singer said he was "very broody" but wants to meet the right man.
15th August 2011
Kieron Richardson: 'Other gay actors warned me not to come out' 35
5:55 PM — Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson has revealed that before he came out last year, other actors warned him that it could stop him from getting roles.
9th August 2011
Comment: A gay Congolese man in South Africa 10
4:56 PM — Junior Mayema, 24, is a volunteer with People Against Suffering Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP). He fled Congo at the age of 22 after suffering persecution and threats.
3rd August 2011
HIV 'epidemics' emerging in gay men in North Africa and the Middle East 17
5:10 PM — New research suggests that HIV epidemics are emerging in North Africa and the Middle East among men who have sex with men (MSM). According to researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, countries such as Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan and Tunisia are seeing high rates of infection in gay and bisexual men.
22nd July 2011
One in four Massachusetts gay teenagers 'are homeless' 34
2:39 PM — A study of teenagers in the US state of Massachusetts suggests that one in four are homeless. The study, carried out by the Children's Hospital Boston, looked at the sexual orientation and home status of 6,317 teenagers.
18th July 2011
In photos: Lovebox Out and Fierce 2011 (Gay day) 9
3:00 PM — Tens of thousands of people attended Lovebox Out and Fierce 2011 (Gay day) in Victoria Park, East London on Sunday. Bands on stage included Blondie, Beth Ditto and the Scissor Sisters as well as Horse Meat Disco at the legendary NYC Downlow
15th July 2011
Man pleads not guilty to New Jersey trans woman's murder
1:39 PM — A New Jersey man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a transgender model. Alrashim Chambers, 24, denies shooting Victoria Carmen White, 28, after meeting her on a night out in September last year.
8th July 2011
Transgender woman told by Sainsbury's to use disabled toilet 219
12:56 PM — A transgender woman in Surrey has described how staff at a Sainsbury's supermarket told her to use the disabled toilets instead of the women's facility. Stephanie Collins, 55, said she used the women's toilets but as she came out, a staff member stopped her and told her she should not have done.
6th July 2011
Lesbian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK 6
4:34 PM — A lesbian asylum seeker from Jamaica has been granted the right to stay in the UK after immigration judges ruled that she could face persecution if sent home. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally told by the Home Office that she could not stay.
Lady Gaga: 'I don't use the gay community to sell records' 39
10:52 AM — Lady Gaga has hit back at claims she uses gay rights issues to sell more records. The star, who has called for gay marriage, led Pride marches and lobbied politicians and companies over anti-gay policies, is arguably the most influential gay rights campaigner on the planet.
5th July 2011
Even more Pride London 2011 photo highlights 11
3:20 PM — As London reflects on another large Pride festival, PinkNews.co.uk brings you even more photo highlights from the day.
4th July 2011
Pakistan Muslim groups condemn US embassy gay meeting 126
3:32 PM — Muslim groups in Pakistan have condemned a gay rights event at the US embassy as "social and cultural terrorism". The June 26th meeting, hosted by US deputy ambassador, Richard Hoagland, was held to support LGBT people in the country
24th June 2011
Women's gaydar 'better during ovulation' 22
4:27 PM — A small-scale study suggests that women's ability to tell whether men are gay improves during the most fertile phase of their menstrual cycle. According to researchers at the University of Toronto, women who are ovulating are better at deciding which men are gay than women who are not.
Anti-gay singer Buju Banton jailed for drug offences 52
2:07 PM — Homophobic reggae singer Buju Banton has been sentenced to ten years in jail for drug offences. The Jamaican star, real name Mark Myrie, was found guilty in February after a previous mistrial.
20th June 2011
Hotel workers win compensation over anti-gay bullying 17
3:46 PM — Two hotel workers who were mocked and called gay by their boss have won their claims for discrimination. Head chef Martin Owen and manager Andrew Roberts-Evans successfully claimed sex discrimination against Simon Buckley, the director of the Grapes Hotel, in Maentwrog, Snowdonia.
19th June 2011
Church of England to publish guidance on appointment of celibate gay bishops 162
2:21 PM — The Church of England is due to publish advice tomorrow that gay clergy who are in civil partnerships will be entitled to become bishops, so long as they promise to remain celibate.
17th June 2011
Lesbian couple 'told to stop kissing at baseball game' 54
4:56 PM — A lesbian couple say they were told off by a security guard for sharing a brief kiss at a Minnesota Twins baseball game. Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper, from Minneapolis, say the Target Field guard told them: "We don't play grab-ass here".
16th June 2011
Gay policeman found not guilty of rape 93
5:17 PM — A policeman and former Mr Gay UK has been cleared of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Mark Carter, from Birkenshaw, was charged with sexually assaulting three men and raping a fourth in December 2009 while on a work night out.
2nd June 2011
Hip-hop DJ pleads guilty after being arrested for loitering and engaging in oral sex with another man 25
3:59 PM — Hip-hop producer and DJ Mr Cee pleaded guilty yesterday to a charge of loitering and receiving oral sex from another man in a parked car.
26th May 2011
Video: Oprah Winfrey's farewell to gay fans 15
3:48 PM — Oprah Winfrey ended her final show last night with a mention of her gay fans. The chatshow queen, who sobbed and laughed through her final hour, thanked viewers for their support over the last 25 years.


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Original articles from our library related to the Literacy Tests. See Table of Contents for further available material (downloadable resources) on Literacy Tests.
- Am I Damned?: Part 1
- (Excerpted from a planned website, much of this material has already appeared in answer to various questions on the boards, especially in General Earth Spirituality. I will attempt to redact it for this forum, as much of the arguments contained here are basic...
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- Am I Damned?: Part 2
- CAVEAT: It is impossible to answer a "theological" question simply and correctly at the same time. The reason for this is the fact that the theological arena involves reality not only beyond our capacity to adequately express, but even beyond that,...
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- Hypnosis
- The word "Hypnosis" is derived form the Greek word "hypnos" meaning sleep, Although hypnosis is not sleep in fact quite the opposite. Hypnosis is a way of accessing the subconscious mind in a controlled and conscious way. There are many...
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- What is hypnotic trance? Does it provide unusual physical or mental capacities?
- 2.1 'Trance;' descriptive or misleading? Most of the classical notions of hypnosis have long held that hypnosis was special in some way from other types of interpersonal communication and that an induction (preparatory process considered by some to be...
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- Hypnosis: A Selected Bibliography
- Index of bibliography sections Selected Periodicals (14 entries) Edited Overviews of General Theories of Hypnosis (5 entries) Specific Topics Related to Research into Hypnosis. General single-author overviews, non-special-state views, social andexperimental...
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- The Elements of Color Magick
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Literacy Tests is described in multiple online sources, as addition to our editors' articles, see section below for printable documents, Literacy Tests books and related discussion.
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- 1965 Alabama Literacy Test
- 1965 Alabama Literacy Test. 1. Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
- www.civicallyspeaking.org
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- www.crmvet.org
- Information Literacy Test (ILT)
- Information Literacy Test (ILT).
- www.jmu.edu
- Lessons Learned from Piloting a Computer Literacy Test for
- To answer this question, a computer literacy test was devised to ascertain the computer literacy level of incoming freshmen.
- www1.appstate.edu
- I. Students answer two sets of questions from an Alabama literacy test on handout, pages. 74–75.
- www1.cuny.edu
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- Still the struggle to vote
- Poll taxes and literacy tests were among the tactics states like South Carolina used for decades to prevent African-Americans from voting. The Voting Rights Act, which went into effect 46 years ago on Aug. 6, abolished those discriminatory practices.
- Cambodia Facing Ongoing Literacy Challenges
- Santosh Khatri, an education specialist at Unesco, said Thursday that no further functional literacy tests have been conducted, so the rate now is unknown.
- Illegal act
- The illegal attempt by a three-member majority of the Cape Vincent Town Council to limit voting is reminiscent of the literacy tests and poll taxes used to keep black people and other minorities from exercising their constitutional right to vote.
- Is Carrying an ID a "White Thing"?
- Congresswoman Maxine Waters gave a speech telling the delegates that voter ID laws are "21st century poll taxes and literacy tests.
- Tom Horne Sues to Overthrow Voting Rights Act: What's Next, the De-Abolition
- Before the VRA, many states had poll taxes, literacy tests and a whole array of schemes and gimmicks to make sure that whites of a certain status were the only ones allowed to vote. Arizona was one of these.
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- Literacy test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Veterans of the Civil Rights Movement -- Literacy Tests
- In the South, this process was often referred to as a "literacy test.
- www.crmvet.org
- 1965 Alabama Literacy Test
- 1965 Alabama Literacy Test. 1. Which of the following is a right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
- www.civicallyspeaking.org
- U.S. Voting Rights
- 1855 Connecticut adopts the nation's first literacy test for voting. Massachusetts follows suit in 1857.
- www.infoplease.com
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Outstanding in Your Field: What It Takes to Be a Great Teacher
Steven Covey wrote a book called The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, to try and help organizations and individuals find their own voices. The premise of the book was that if you didn't do this, you or your organization might not be able to achieve greatness. After I read this book, I considered the word greatness for a long while. Of course, being an incessant analyzer, I asked myself this question: "What does greatness mean in education?" Then I began thinking about my own career.
I know I was a good teacher, but I never thought of myself as a great teacher. I certainly had passion, enthusiasm, and creativity, but I never thought I had the stuff for greatness, though I did the best I knew how with the resources that were available. As a teacher, I found myself naturally drawn to thinking about what I could do to improve my lessons, to overcome negative student behaviors, or to encourage individual students. I went to conferences and saw other teachers with more experience, verbal acuity, and style and I wanted to be like them. While I was well aware of my own shortcomings, I never quit trying to improve, grow, and learn to be a better teacher. I achieved tremendous success in getting my students to take and pass the AP Spanish Language tests and to actually speak Spanish, but my strategies and skills were not unique. Aside from a little bit of personal flair (my daughter, Mercedes would say fifth grade humor) these strategies were the compilation of wisdom and experience gained mostly from other teachers.
Although I was not a world-renown educator, I would like to believe that I eventually found my voice and achieved a moderate level of greatness. During this whole process of becoming great, the varied experiences in my career as a teacher deepened my knowledge and skills, and strengthened my resolve to improve my craft. In that process, I went through the typical three-stage teacher-attitude cycle (this parallels research done by Frances Fuller and John L. Watzke):
- Shock: "Whoa! This is too much, and I want out."
- Cynicism: "The students don't care. The administration doesn't support us."
- Self-Actualization: "I can do this. This is fun. If I help just one student, it is worth it!"
In each of these steps, I was lucky to have other caring individuals help me. As a new teacher, I benefited greatly from the patient ministrations of several seasoned teachers who showed me the ropes on how to do grading, discipline, effective lessons, and ways to manage the volume of work. Without their help, I would not have made it past the first year. As teachers are required to do, I attended workshops and teacher meetings in which I was inspired to be great. I saw Stand and Deliver, which depicts how a high school math teacher, Jaime Escalante, challenged the mental and social limitations his students had placed on themselves, thereby bringing them to greatness. I felt that if I could be that passionate about teaching students, I could do anything. Then I went back into the classroom and faced the reality that I had only a certain amount of time, strength, and energy, and my desire for greatness faded a bit, though I never let it die completely.
The third year for me was another matter. When I visited the teacher lounge or in staff or department meetings, it was other teachers that introduced me to teacher cynicism. I was only able to get out of that trap of negativity in the second stage and move into the third stage of self-actualization because of wonderful mentor teachers who helped me understand that complaining and blaming resolved nothing and only inhibited my growth. Mr. Devereaux, the Spanish department head, helped me most of all. He taught me that I first had to be the solution rather than add all my complaining to the problem. He helped me enjoy the excitement and challenges of the journey, and not concentrate on the pebbles in my shoes. Reflecting on my teaching career, I don't think I was an effective teacher until I learned that lesson.
When I decided to become an administrator, that spark of desire for greatness was rekindled and refocused: I wanted to inspire other teachers to be great and thus pass that on to their students. I have seen that spark of greatness in teachers when I have observed classrooms, and watched teachers interact with students. I saw this greatness through the eyes of students as I shadowed a first grader, a second grader, an eighth grader, and a ninth grader, and attended all of their classes with them. In each, I marveled at the relationships forged by teachers, as well as their excitement and enthusiasm. I've witnessed similar elements of greatness firsthand, while spending hours at campuses and in teacher classrooms in all grades levels and in nearly every type of school.
In the second part of this post, I describe these experiences in more detail and pose some questions about greatness for you to ponder, but please share your thoughts about what you think greatness means in education and in your classrooms.
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The trap of step to can be very overwhelming to a first year teacher. At my school site there is so much negativity that I really did not know where to go to avoid it. I consider you lucky. You had a mentor teacher that lifted you from the bitterness of step two. I am realizing through my graduate work that all people are not that lucky and that many times young first and second year teachers need to act as mentors for other teachers. I need to be the person that does it for myself and hope some of my colleagues can be rescued on the way.
I found Mr. Johnson's post to be very interesting and honest. Like many other bloggers on this site, I am currently taking a class in which we have reflected on "greatness" and what truly makes a great teacher. For me, greatness is like perfection: one may never feel that they are great or perfect. But luckily in life, and our chosen profession, greatness and perfection are in the eyes of the beholder. Truly great educators do not sit back and gloat on their greatness, they are humble and feel that they still have much to learn and aspire to. On the same note, people do not view their lives as perfect, however, others around them may think "wow, they have it all, their lives are perfect!" So, as long as we can present ourselves professionally, respect our students and peers while maintaining a positive attitude, wear our hearts on our sleeves and show others that we are here for them; then we are striving for greatness. We will be viewed as great by our students and peers. And in the end, isn't that all that really matters?
Recently I have been asked to think about what it means to be a novice teacher and what it means to be an expert teacher. I have taught for two years and I feel that I am a step ahead of a novice teacher. I agree with the 3 step teacher-attitude cylce. My first year of teaching I went through both steps. I was very overwhelmed and I wondered if teaching was for me. I also experienced very negative attitudes about the students and the administration. The students seemed as if they did not care and the principle missed a total of 50 days of school so there was absolutely no support. My second year of teaching I changed schools and I suddenly did not express negative feelings anymore. I am no proud to say that I am in step 3. I have so much to learn but I love teaching and I love the students. It also makes it nice to have a supportive administration.
I was so glad to have stumbled across this posting. I am about to begin my seventh year of teaching and The past two years have been extremely difficult due to a principal who lacked any leadership skills. I have been stuck in a negative place and I have even considered changing professions. I made a spur of the moment decision and decided to begin a masters program this summer. I am so glad I did. It seems to be exactly what I needed to start changing my attitude. Between the readings and the discussion board postings, I am beginning to see that I am not the only one who is struggling with these issues.
I also agree with many of the other posting on the topic of expert teachers. I don't believe that there is such thing. I believe there are highly effective teachers but I think that our kids change from year to year and come to us from different situations and with different problems. As soon as I think I've got it figured out, I get a whole new class and what worked the year before doesn't always work again. I also think that the research is changing on a pretty regular basis. What teachers were told to do when I was a student is far from what we are told to do today. To be an expert implies that you know all there is to know on the subject. Anyone who thinks that they know all there is to know about students or teaching may need to think again.
I am a graduate student and just finished my first year of teaching. I am by no means a great teacher. I feel that I am a good teacher, but being a great teacher comes with experience. Mr. Johnson hit the nail on the head with the 3 step teacher attitude cycle. I feel that I am on step 3, but it has been a hard road for me to get there. The teachers that I have had the pleasure to worked with this year have been great teachers. I have been able to learn so much from them. I feel that as teachers we gain experience each year that helps us become great teachers.
I will be beginning my first year of teaching in a couple of days, and I am currently at your stage one. I have attended meetings after meetings, and I feel like a tiny fish in a tank with a whale. I am very hopeful after reading your blog because it reminds me that great teachers once sat in the same position as I sit today. Hopefully, the first stage will quickly pass when my students walk through the door and ownership of my teaching and students will come. Until that day, I will continue to try to out swim the whale.
I too have never though of myself as a great teacher. I do inspire to be one though. Part of my low feelings is that I keep getting job interviews and then not selected for the job. I have a bacholers degree and I'm currently working on my masters, however I am only a teaching assistant. I would love to have my own classroom some day. Reading this, you have given my new ideas and thoughts, new insights. Thank you, I can't wait to read your next post.
As part of my Masters program, I have been instructed to search for and participate in an education-based blog. I am already ecstatic to have stumbled upon this site- Mr. Johnson's views are fantastic and they parallel much of what we are currently covering in the course.
I think that all great teachers have one main thing in common- they don't consider themselves great, but their colleagues and students do. Great teachers spend their time living in the third phase of the teacher-attitude cycle, inspiring their students and urging them to be great. Their satisfaction is derived from the success of their students. As a new teacher, this inspires me to be the best I can be for my students on a daily basis.
I found your barbed wire analogy hilarious and extremely relevant. You did an excellent job of capturing the feelings of frustration and the determination to keep trying that many teachers encounter in their classroom management. The rules you had to learn in order to deal with barbed wire definitely resonated within me because I am continually learning the rules to effectively running my classroom. When I first started teaching I fought to make the class bend to my will and I was convinced that classroom management was simply all students doing whatever task you assigned without incident. Needless to say, I was wrong and the harder I pushed my kids, the harder they pushed back. Over time, I think I have learned how to read the mood of my class. There are some days when students seem supercharged and bent on going left if I say we need to go right and I have had to channel that energy into something positive and worthwhile. Similar to your trials with the barbed wire, I think I got plenty of nicks and cuts while trying to figure out how to run an organized class that is conducive to learning.
This is the very topic we have been discussing in my graduate course this week. What does it mean to be an expert teacher? I don't really think there is a correct answer to that. In this ever-changing world how can we possibly declare ourselves an expert when what we learned today can possibly be obsolete next week. There is always something new to learn and a different way to approach that same old curriculum that one has been teaching for years.
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Top 10 Anti-Recession Businesses of 2009: Ludicrous Luxuries
4. Dog Leasing is a controversial business idea, in particular when it comes to talking about FLEXPETZ; a company that leases dogs out to those who don't have the luxury to have their own. We're talking about why businesses of this type are anti-recession, so we'll put aside the animal rights issues; but the bottom line is that you'll almost have to file bankruptcy every time you rent one of their dogs. At $99 per membership, plus $44 per day, and additional charges for transportation and more, if you really want a pet; get your own, and if you can't make the commitment, offer to puppy sit for a friend's dog (who knows, they might even pay you!)
3. League of Rock is Toronto's answer to helping grown people live out their rock star dreams. League of Rock is a very cool business that gives aspiring musicians the full-cycle rock star experience, but naturally, it might require you to sacrifice your first born. The 10-week program is attempting to be recession-friendly by offering a discount rate at just $98 per week, but at that cost, you might be better of just starting your own garage band. Don't let them tell you you're too old; it's a recession.
2. Rent a Relative company I Want To Cheer Up Limited employs method actors for hire, so consumers can fill any voids in their families. The rent a relative service gives women trial husbands, a hand around the house, or bodies to fill seats and weddings and funerals. The Japanese company gives no indication upon price, since it varies dependent upon your rent a relative needs; but it can't be cheap. Instead of going with this business that is anything but recession-proof, get out there and make some friends.
1. The Something Store is an online company which ships consumers a something surprise. Shoppers don't request what they order, so they can receive just about anything; from really cool useful items, to those that are lucky if they don't end up at the bottom of the recycling bin. Some lucky recipients have received iPods or GPS systems, while others were unfortunate enough to receive single keys from a computer keyboard and freeze dried herbs. There's no denying that this weird and wacky business is based on a very cool business concept, but a more recession-friendly answer is to go out and buy yourself something you need.
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Real anti recession business, that can never completely go away although they may feel the economic downturn...real businesses that provide a real needed service :
Auto Mechanic
Hair Stylist
Dog Groomer (Hey why not combine this one with the one above!)
And so on, not the absolutely silly things listed above. I'm sure there are others out there, but there is absolutely nothing business worthy on this list for anyone out of work.
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Incidentally there is an interesting website that is specifically dedicated to recession victims.It offers help and discusses all issues related to recession-www.angstcorner.com. You should perhaps post this there too!


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2014 / A NEW HOTEL CONCEPT RADICAL INNOVATION AWARD S LOT ISSUE NO. 1 / FEBRUARY 20141 S LOT FIT RIGHT IN 2 (small)LOT From Tokyo to Monaco, Shanghai to Manhattan, the current hotel industry is filled with structures that are rigid and non-adaptable. Customization is non-existent, with only a choice between king bed or double bed, breakfast included... or not. What if... you could have a hotel room customized to your needs and wants as a traveler, trimmed of its fat and given a boost in all the things you know and love? With SLOT, you can. SLOT welcomes everyone from the solo businessman, the playboy on the prowl, couples on their honeymoon, best friends on a soul-searching trip, and even the family on vacation. At SLOT, everyone fits right in. SLOT is a new hotel concept Packed with useless amenities that redesigns itself from a set of (who wants to swim in NYC?), pre-made components, a luxury customers end up paying for modular system that allows for facilities they barely use. easy modification, and infinite permuations. 3 TOP: SLOT NYC, Chelsea location An oasis in an urban metropolis, SLOT hotels are at the intersection between luxury and utility. 4 5 01 SLOT begins with a pre-existing modular system: the vertical parking structure. Found in most urban metropolises, these systems grow and shrink depending on the site they inhabit. 02 With car usage projected to decrease in the next few decades (thank you citibike!), we propose that the SLOT hotel reappropriate these structures; extending their lifespans and lowering the hotel's carbon footprint (yay, sustainability!) 03 It's simple, really! A site is found (size doesn't matter, because one size fits all!), and the structure is assembled. SLOT was designed for (small) lots in mind, but can be aggregated for any site and city. 04 The developer determines the distribution of room types (we have several!) and the units are inserted into their new home. 05 The pods are shifted up and down to create more variety on the facade and provide better lighting in between levels. Circulation is provided by moving platforms in the back that bring SLOT users directly to their units! 06 The ground floor of SLOT is outiftted with interchangeable amenities, depending on the nature of the SLOT (business, pleasure?) Modular meeting rooms, a taco food truck, even a stage for a summer concert... the options are limitless! Talk about bang for your buck. 6 7 OUTER SHELL A THERMALLY INSULATED BARRIER, THE EXTERIOR SHELL ENCASES EACH INVIDIDUAL SLOT UNIT. FLOOR PLATES FLOOR PLATES ARE PRE-FABRICATED TO ALLOW MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING FIXTURES TO BE RUN THROUGH. INSERTED SHELF CUSTOMIZED SHELVING UNITS INCORPORATE IN-BUILT FURNITURE: SINKS, BATH ACCESSORIES, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. FURNITURE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FURNITURE MAXIMIZES SPACE EFFICIENTLY; AN EXTRA DESK CHAIR FLATTENS INTO A MINIMAL PLANE, AND IS HUNG FROM THE WALL. slot this, SLOT consists of an insulated outer shell, within which a grooved layer is inserted. Customized SLOT pieces are slotted into the system: shelving, storage, furniture, lighting. Like LEGO pieces, they are assembled and put together to accommodate anything from the 42" plasma TV (step aside, Ritz), and the 4 pieces of luggage that you (or your wife) brought along. PARKING STRUCTURE SLOTTED INTERIOR A GROOVED SURFACE IS INSERTED INTO THE OUTER SHELL, AND IS THE INTERFACE THROUGH WHICH FURNITURE AND SHELVING IS EASILY ASSEMBLED. COLLAPSIBLE STAIRS LIKE THE OTHER COMPONENTS, THE STAIRS SLIDE INTO THE GROOVED WALL AND CAN BE SLID BACK TO STACK UPON EACH OTHER, INCREASING THE USABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE. INTEGRATED SHELF SHELVING UNITS EXPAND BEYOND THEIR ROLE TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL AMENITIES. BEDDING AND STORAGE BECOME PART OF A CUSTOMIZED MULTI-FUNCTIONAL UNIT . slot that. THESE EXISTING MODULAR UNITS SERVE AS SLOTS MAIN INFRASTRUCTURE. THEY CAN BE AGGREGATED ACCORDING TO THE DIMENSIONS OF ANY SITE. 8 9 CIRCULATION S_LOT UNIT DEVELOPERS CAN SELECT THE DISTRIBUTION OF SLOT TYPOLOGIES THAT POPULATE THE STRUCTURE. SOLO, DOUBLE AND GROUP SLOTS ALL FIT INTO THE SAME STANDARDIZED MODULE, MAKING IT A BREEZE TO PICK AND MIX! THE UNITS CAN ALSO BE RECONFIGURED DEPENDING ON THE DEMANDS OF THE MARKET, MAKING IT EXTREMELY ADAPTABLE FOR THE FUTURE. GUESTS ACCESS THEIR SLOT UNITS VIA AN ELEVATOR LOCATED ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE HOTEL. PIN CODE ACCESS AND TOP OF THE LINE SECURITY SERVICES ENSURE 100% PRIVACY AND SAFETY. JUST ONE TAP AND GUESTS ARE AT THEIR FRONT DOOR. EXTRA FUN! THE FIRST FLOOR OF ANY SLOT HOTEL IS ALWAYS A HOTBED OF ACTIVITY. THE FLEXIBILITY OF THIS PUBLIC SPACE ALLOW FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE. DAILY FOOD TRUCKS, CONFERENCE ROOM SLOT UNITS, OUTDOOR POOLS DURING THE SUMMER, EVEN A STAGE FOR A CONCERT; SLOT ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER FOR EVERYONE. go big! At a larger scale, SLOT hotels offer the developers the ability to mix and match beyond the confines of the individual unit. Constantly innovating to stay ahead of the game, SLOT hotels are associated with the up and coming trends of the city. 10 11 profiles SLOT is meant for everyone, and its units are designed to cater to all traveler demographics. The modular nature of SLOT makes it easy to mix and match components to create the perfect hotel room, no matter who you are, or where you're from. Meet some of our customers. 01: MAX AGE: 27 STATUS: SINGLE PROFILE: A lone wolf on the prowl, Max is ready to take the city by storm. He doesn't care too much for bells and whistles, but wants a space he can proudly bring his lady friends back to. SLOT TYPE: SOLO 02: marc & jo AGE: 35 & 32 STATUS: LONG-TERM PROFILE: Marc & Jo are yuppies on the search for adventure. They're not buying into the budget of upscale hotels, and aren't ready to slum it out in a motel. They tweet everything they see. #socialmedia. SLOT TYPE: DOUBLE 03: the LEES AGE: 40, 39, 8, 2 STATUS: FAMILY PROFILE: The Lees aren't your typical family. They're not into Disney or cruise ships. They hit up museums and galleries, and their kids don't wear crocs. SLOT TYPE: GROUP 12 13 IMAGE: A typical Double SLOT unit in Amsterdam. Flooded with natural daylight, both the downstairs bathroom and upstairs bedroom get full floor to ceiling views of the city's famous canals and picturesque houses. 14 15 WC FLOOR I NG s t on e w a r e t i l e mor t a r h ot w a t e r f l oor h e a t i n g f i b e r gl a s s w a t e r p r oof i n g PI VO T DO O R plywood veneer st e e l r o d r i g i d i n su l a t i o n v a p o r- p r o o f b a r r i e r " r es i n m or tar fur r i ng s tr i ps w ater pr oof m em br ane dam p- pr oof ai r ti ght s heet E X T E RI O R SH E LL 6'-8" WC 76.5 sq ft l auan pl y w ood str uctur al pl y w ood I N T E RI O R FI N I SH WC 7 6 .5 s q f t be dr o o m 7 6 .5 s q f t 16'-8" 20'-0" GLA ZI NG l ow - e d ou b l e p a n e w i n d ow COL L AP SIBL E S TA I R 9'-6" lam in at e d t imb e r be n t s t e e l p l a t e l auan pl y w ood b e d r oom 76.5 sq ft l i vi n g a r e a 124.5 sq ft bir c h f lo o r in g h o t wat e r f lo o r h e at in g ply wo o d f lo o r jo is t 6' F L OORIN G -8 " 10'-0" WC 76 . 5 s q f t b e d r oo m 76 . 5 s q f t solo slot 16 The SOLO SLOT is perfect for the single traveler. The extra large bed is located on the first floor for "easy access", and is equipped with a flatscreen TV. Don't forget the upstairs bathroom and its amazing rain shower. B UI LT-I N B ED FR A ME bent steel plate mol d e d p l yw ood ove r s i ze d ma t t r e s s I NS E R T E D A C C E S S O R I E S b e n t r o u n d st e e l 10'-0" b ir ch flo o r in g h o t wat e r f lo o r h e at in g p ly w oo d f l oor jo is t SH E LV I N G UN I T S COL L AP SIBL E STAIR lam in at e d t im be r be n t s t e e l plat e F LOORI N G 16'-8" 20'-0" l i vi n g a r e a 124.5 sq ft bedr oom 7 6 .5 s q f t be n t s t e e l plat e m o lde d ply wo o d o v e r s iz e d m at t r e s s BUILT- IN BED F RAME 6' -8 6'-8" l ow -e doubl e pa ne w i ndow G LA ZI NG WC 7 6 .5 s q f t s t o n e war e t ile m o r t ar h o t wat e r f lo o r h e at in g f ibe r g las s wat e r pr o o f in g WC F L OORIN G liv in g ar e a 1 2 4 .5 s q f t liv in g ar e a 1 2 4 .5 s q f t be n t r o u n d s t ee l IN SERTED ACCESSO RIES p ly w ood v en ee r s t e e l r od r ig id in s u l a t io n v ap or- p r oof b a rr i e r PIV OT DO OR 17 6'-8" 6' -8 " r es i n m or tar fur r i ng s tr i ps w ater pr oof m em br ane dam p- pr oof ai r ti ght s heet E X T E RI O R SH E LL bedr oom 7 6 .5 s q f t l ow -e doubl e pa ne w i ndow bedr oom 7 6 .5 s q f t G LA ZI NG bedroom 7 6 . 5 sq f t bent s teel pl a t e mol ded pl yw ood over s i zed ma t t r e s s B U I LT-I N B ED FR A ME WC 7 6 .5 s q f t l auan pl y w ood s tr uctur al pl y w ood I N T E RI O R FI N I SH be dr o o m 7 6 .5 s q f t B UI LT-I N B ED FR A ME B UI LT-I N B ED FR A ME 20'-0" bent steel plate mol d e d p l yw ood ove r s i ze d ma t t r e s s I NS ER TED A C C E S S O R I E S b e n t r ou n d st e e l s t o n e war e t ile m o r t ar h o t wat e r f lo o r h e at in g f ibe r g las s wat e r pr o o f in g WC F L OORIN G liv in g ar e a 1 2 4 .5 s q f t 16'-8" bent steel plate mol d e d p l yw ood ove r s i ze d ma t t r e s s I NS ER TED A C C E S S O R I E S b e n t r ou n d st e e l COL L AP SIBL E S TA I R l auan pl y w ood 6'-8" 6'-8" WC 76.5 sq ft 10'-0" F L OORIN G bir c h f lo o r in g h o t wat e r f lo o r h e at in g ply wo o d f lo o r jo is t WC 76.5 sq ft double slot 18 The DOUBLE SLOT is a match made in heaven for any dynamic duo traveling the globe. Couples, friends, siblings; anyone looking to share a room is welcome! 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It's a great option for families looking for some bonding time, or friends traveling in a group. 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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Stolmy Pimentel suffered a slight setback Monday, straining his lat muscle during a bullpen session. But the right-handed pitcher appeared more optimistic about his progress Thursday and intends to return to throwing shortly. "I feel a lot a better and I'm doing the treatment and everything, so I should be practicing again pretty soon," Pimentel said. "They'll give me a pair of days to come back and then I'll practice again." In stints with Salem and Portland last season, the 22-year-old posted a 6-13 record with a 6.79 ERA in 25 starts. As a result of...
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I am currently pursuing an accounting degree from an internationally accredited program at my university, however, the passion I once had for it in my primary accounting classes is long gone now. I was thinking about pursuing a degree in healthcare management instead, but the program is not accredited. Is it a big deal for the program not to be accredited, and could I still be accepted to a masters program elsewhere that is accredited? I just want to make sure I'm not wasting my time before I change majors!
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HHHB 5 years
Most masters programs won't accept students if their undergraduate program was not accredited. That being said I am a recent accounting graduate, and work is very different from school so you may like working in the accounting field. Also, there may be a masters in health care management program that will accept you with your accounting undergraduate.
nyxmoxie 5 years
Accreditation is everything if you want to be hired and get raises/promotions at work. There are many employers who won't hire people from certain "colleges" like the university of phoenix, itt tech, kaplan, etc. They don't feel that these institutions prepare and educate people very well, and as a result don't like to hire people who degrees from these institutions. I recommend that you go to a nearby state college at the very least, while a state college is not as prestigious as an Ivy, at least the programs at state colleges are legitimate. I'm not trying to sound like an elitist, I currently am attending a state college. In fact a state college would be ideal because you would have little to no debt by going to a state college, you would be saving money while getting a quality education. I don't believe that prestige is everything, why pay $50k+ for an education when you can get the same education for less at a state college, but you must at least go to a college with accreditation. Also recently there have been reports of grade inflation at the Ivies. A person can go to a state college and build a great career for themselves so you don't really have to go to an Ivy university to have a great life, however its really important that the university is accredited.
GlowingMoon 5 years
I agree -- it's a necessity.
Happsmjc 5 years
HUGE DEAL. I wouldn't recommend it. You cannot go on to further education with that degree if there is no accreditation. As others mentioned it will always affect employment, etc.
ShaynaLeah 5 years
Accreditation is definitely essential if you are planning to go into the field of your degree --- the days of any degree being sufficient are long gone - The name of your school matters, and if its a small school, pointing out to future graduate programs and employers its accreditation and ranking gives you better footing in comparison with candidates from bigger name schools than being forced to admit you got your degree from somewhere that is not accredited. The truth is, if your program isn't accredited, then I want to know if you just bought your degree online - which makes you not only unqualified, but also of questionable moral fiber, because if you're willing to take a shortcut to be prepared for the job you want, what will you be willing to take a shortcut on at the job you're interviewing for?
bellaressa 5 years
One other thing I forgot to mention, some schools that are not accredited may not not tell students that they may not be able to sit for certain licensure exams. Always check to see if your school or university is up to par with anything you may have to take or transfer your credits elsewhere - I hope that make since.
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Accreditation is very important on a couple of issues. Accreditation means that your school, program and degree have been evaluated and passed a standards and quality test that ensure you're getting the level of education you're investing in. There are a couple means of accreditation: national and regional. I work in education and accreditation also depends if you get Federal money or not as well. College accreditation gives the assurance that, as a distance learner, you will be able to attain the same educational outcomes as you would in a traditional classroom-based program. You may, also, want to consider the job you want. There are some employers that want their employees to come from accredited colleges and universities. If you have any other questions, please ask.


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Low contrast- and low radiation dose protocol for cardiac CT of thin adults at 256-row CT: usefulness of low tube voltage scans and the hybrid iterative reconstruction algorithm
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To evaluate the effect on image quality of a low contrast and radiation dose protocol for cardiac computed tomography (CT) using a low tube voltage, the hybrid-iterative reconstruction algorithm, and a 256-row CT scanner. Before clinical study, we performed phantom experiments to evaluate the hybrid iterative reconstruction technique. We randomly assigned 68 patients undergoing cardiac CT to one of two protocols; 33 were scanned with our conventional 120 kVp protocol, the contrast material (370 mgI/kg body weight) was delivered over 15 s. The other 35 patients underwent scanning at a tube voltage of 80 kVp; the contrast dose, reduced by 50 % (185 mgI/kg), was delivered at the same fractional dose (24.7 mgI/kg/s). The 80 kVp images were post-processed with the 60 % hybrid-iterative reconstruction technique. We evaluated the effective dose (ED), image noise, mean attenuation, and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of each protocol. The hybrid-iterative reconstruction technique offers almost same spatial resolution and noise-power-spectrum curve as compared with filtered back projection reconstruction. There were no decrease in spatial resolution and no shift of spatial frequency in noise power spectrum. The average ED was 74 % lower with the 80- than the 120 kVp protocol (1.4 vs 5.4 mSv). Dunnett's test showed that there were no significant differences in the image noise, mean attenuation, and CNR between hybrid-iterative-reconstructed 80 kVp scans and 120 kVp scans (28.6 ± 6.5 vs 25.3 ± 4.5, p = 0.18; 475.0 HU ± 87.0 vs 445.3 HU ± 67.7, p = 0.20; 17.1 HU ± 3.5 vs 17.8 HU ± 3.1, p = 0.53). The low kVp scan and hybrid-iterative reconstruction algorithm can dramatically decrease the radiation dose and contrast dose with adequate image quality at cardiac CT of thin adults using a 256-row CT scanner.
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- Title
- Low contrast- and low radiation dose protocol for cardiac CT of thin adults at 256-row CT: usefulness of low tube voltage scans and the hybrid iterative reconstruction algorithm
- Journal
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging
Volume 29, Issue 4 , pp 913-923
- Cover Date
- 2013-04-01
- 10.1007/s10554-012-0153-y
- Print ISSN
- 1569-5794
- Online ISSN
- 1573-0743
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Radiation dosage
- Contrast media
- Computed tomography
- Image processing
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Takeshi Nakaura (1) (2)
- Masafumi Kidoh (1) (2)
- Naritsugu Sakaino (3)
- Daisuke Utsunomiya (2)
- Seitaro Oda (2)
- Tetsuya Kawahara (1)
- Kazunori Harada (4)
- Yasuyuki Yamashita (2)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Diagnostic Radiology, Amakusa Medical Center, kameba 854-1, Amakusa, Kumamoto, 863-0046, Japan
- 2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
- 3. Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Amakusa Medical Center, Amakusa, Japan
- 4. Department of Surgery, Amakusa Medical Center, Amakusa, Japan


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Prachi Pinglay
Sanjay Dutt summoned just for attendance, allowed to go early
MUMBAI: A week after the final sentencing began in the Mumbai serial blasts case the special TADA court announced sentences for eight accused, who played a part in organising weapon training in Konkan and the landing, transporting and storing of the contraband containing arms and ammunition. A part of these goods was allegedly used in the serial explosions on March 12, 1993 in Mumbai, which killed 257 and injured 700 people.
Special judge P.D. Kode primarily sentenced all the eight accused under Section 3(3) (aiding and abetting a terrorist act) of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.
Before pronouncing the sentences he clarified that though everyone was sentenced under the conspiracy charge the sentences would correspond to their actual actions and would range from a minimum of five years to life or death sentence.
Judge Kode said that certain media reports claiming that the accused have been treated with leniency are not founded on reason as the court has considered several grounds and evidence before awarding punishment.
He said, "Someone who participated in transporting of goods much before the final conspiracy was hatched and had no prior knowledge cannot be sentenced for the murder of 257 people. He will be sentenced for transporting or possessing of the illegal weapon or hand grenade, which cannot be used for any legal purposes."
He sentenced Shahid Qureshi for his role in the Shekhadi landing in February 1993. He noted that Qureshi had the special privilege of going in a boat with prime absconding accused Tiger Memon, which proves that he was close to Memon.
He also noted that Qureshi was taken from Mumbai to participate in the landing operation at Shekhadi. He sentenced him to 10-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000.
Judge Kode then called Shahnawaz Hajwani, Sikandar Hajwani and Issaq Hajwani and sentenced them for their role in organising weapons training.
The fifth accused to be sentenced was Janardan Gambas who had participated in the Dighi landing in January 1993. He was sentenced to a total of six years RI and a fine of Rs. 75,000.
Fakir Ali and Abdullah Surti were awarded six years RI and a total fine of Rs. 50,000 for concealing weapons.
The court had summoned film actor Sanjay Dutt and few other accused who are convicted but are out on interim bail.
Mr. Dutt was allowed to leave before the proceedings started, as he had been summoned just for attendance. It was his father, Sunil Dutt's second death anniversary.