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This page is designed to help you learn about the Person-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) initiative – an approach to providing comprehensive primary care for children, youth and adults. You will find important definitions, principles, and helpful information for understanding the PCMH concept and for determining if your practice or clinic should pursue PCMH recognition.
Posted on 6/21/13
Under the Department of Social Services' (the "Department") new PCMH program, practices that demonstrate a higher standard of person-centered primary care service delivery will qualify for a higher level of reimbursement for primary care services from the Department. Qualified PCMH practices will also be eligible for additional financial incentives. Both HUSKY Health and Charter Oak Health Plan recipients will also be included in the PCMH program.
Practices that wish to pursue either full PCMH qualification or Glide Path status must complete a PCMH Application. Instructions for practices in each of the following categories are:
|A practice that wishes to...
|Would need to...
|Participate in the PCMH program and is already enrolled as a CMAP provider
|Complete the PCMH Application. Please contact the PCMH Administrator at 203.949.4194 or firstname.lastname@example.com prior to completing the application.
|Apply to participate in the PCMH program but does not participate in CMAP
|First apply to participate in the CMAP and sign a CMAP Enrollment Agreement as a prerequisite to PCMH Participation with the Department. Then, the practice must complete the PCMH Application.
|Participate in the PCMH program, but has not yet obtained its NCQA PCMH recognition as a Level 2 or Level 3 PCMH
|Consider applying for Glide Path status, which offers practices that wish to participate in PCMH resources time to meet PCMH requirements with some enhanced reimbursement. Practices seeking Glide Path status must complete the PCMH Application and must further complete a Glide Path Application.
|Decline the opportunity to participate in the PCMH program
|Continue to serve recipients on a fee-for-service basis in the CMAP under their current CMAP Provider Enrollment Agreement at the existing standard fee-for-service rates.
The Department will review each PCMH application, make a determination, and notify the practice regarding their PCMH status.
Source: PCMH application and instruction online at www.huskyhealth.com
Posted on 6/21/13
A "medical home" is not a house, hospital or other building. Rather, it is a term used to describe a health care model in which individuals use primary care practices as the basis for accessible, continuous, comprehensive and integrated care. The goal of the medical home is to provide a patient with a broad spectrum of care, both preventive and curative, over a period of time and to coordinate all of the care the patient receives. The medical home model is promising because it has the potential to reduce overall costs in the U.S. health system.
Source: Rogers E. Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative. 2009 www.ehcca.com
Posted on 6/21/13
With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act recently getting the green light by the U.S. Supreme Court, expansion of one of its key tenets–the patient-centered medical home (PCMH)–has now reached a tipping point of having broad private- and public-sector support, according to a new report from the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC).
In its follow-up report to one released in 2010, the PCPCC reports on results from medical-home initiatives during the past two years, with examples of PCMH programs contributing to better health, improved care and lower costs at participating practices, according to a post from AAFP News Now.
The model also has benefited healthcare providers, the report notes. For example, Seattle-based health system Group Health of Washington reported a 4.4 percent increase in provider satisfaction during study years of 2009-2010, as well as lower emotional exhaustion reported by staff (10 percent versus 30 percent among controls).
According to the report, the model will continue to pick up steam. "Major health plans and industry partners are embracing the PCMH model with enthusiasm by creating insurance plans and developing tools and resources contributing to the implementation of medical homes," the authors stated.
Indeed, a news story out New York this week describes how a new alliance between insurer Independent Health and 140 primary care providers, called Primary Connection, aims to replicate the successes achieved by similar PCMH programs around the country.
"The Primary Connection grew out of our frustration that we still couldn't get good care for our patients," Donald W. Robinson, a family physician, told the Buffalo News, citing poor communication with specialists and poor transitions between doctors and facilities, among other problems the medical home model helps resolve.
With hopes that more National Committee for Quality Assurance-certified practices in Western New York will join the initiative, stakeholders are optimistic that the quality and cost benefits will be widespread. "We believe there will be savings in which a portion can go back to the doctors and a portion can go toward reducing the insurance premium," Michael W. Cropp, president and CEO of Independent Health, told the newspaper.
Source: www.fiercepracticemanagement.com
Posted on 10/3/12
The Person-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is an approach to providing comprehensive primary care for children, youth and adults. The PCMH is a health-care setting that facilitates partnerships between individual patients and their personal physicians, and when appropriate, the patient's family.
Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Posted on 10/3/12
Build your medical home with a strong foundation in family medicine.
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Are you using these clinical information systems:
Your practice is a culture of improvement if you and your staff:
Does your practice use these checklists and reminders:
Do your care plans reflect:
Which of the following are you using to improve your patients' access to care:
Does your practice support patient self-management through:
Clear communication requires:
Do you and your patients share in the decision-making process by:
Are you taking advantage of these e-prescribing technologies:
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Take an iPad 2 and HDMI adapter-enabled video mirroring and what do you get? Well in this quick test you get Infinity Blade and Angry Birds Seasons on a 50″ HDTV screen. Sure on a 1080p display apps are letter- and pillar-boxed (black bars on all four sides) to maintain pixels (no blurry/aliased extrapolations that we could see) but video outputs full screen as always so it wasn't a huge deal. Playing iOS games at that size was.No using iPad 2 as a big, tethered game controller probably isn't ideal and yes, business and educational institutions will likely be far more productive with video mirroring, but boy was this fun.Anyone else trying out their apps and games on the big screen?
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As American peace efforts toward Iran have meandered along, Western diplomats have been eagerly pointing to the moderate and supposedly promising statements coming from Iranian president Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif. Amidst the Geneva negotiations between the Iranians and the P5+1 nations, not only has the Obama administration been backing away from using force to halt Iran's nuclear program, but the president has spoken firmly about his will to stop Congress from implementing further sanctions against Iran. Yet, just as Obama's clamor for peace with Iran is becoming most frantic, Iran is once again giving every indication that it is clamoring for war.
Writing at Mosaic, Michael Doran, a former security advisor in the Bush administration, makes the case that President Obama is essentially so allergic to the prospect of intervention in the Middle East that it may well have always been his strategy to acquiesce in the face of the Iranian bomb. Doran's case is as disturbing as it is compelling, for as he points out, if containment rather than prevention had been Obama's strategy from the outset then he hardly could have expressed this openly. Rather, he would have been at least compelled to publicly adopt the appearance of staunch opposition to a nuclear Iran. Yet, consistently, both in the case of Iran and Syria, Obama has expressed tough words, backed up by the kind of inaction that gives every reason to doubt the sincerity with which those words were offered.
One might have thought that the Iranians would have seized the opportunity that Obama was presenting them with–to pay lip service to reciprocating his own platitudes for peace, and in return they could rest assured that America would never get serious about intervention. Iran's previous president, Ahmadinejad, never quite caught on and a series of crippling sanctions were the result of his fierce rhetoric and his refusal to even feign cooperation. It seemed that Rouhani was different in this respect and that he had learned that mild words could easily purchase sanctions relief and enthusiastic engagement from Western governments eager to renew trade relations.
It is, then, a sign of just how unpredictable Iran can be that over the last few days Iran has abruptly resumed the rhetoric of war. On Friday, as has now been widely publicized, Iranian state television ran a documentary featuring simulated footage of an Iranian bombardment of Israel's cities as well as an air strike on a U.S. naval carrier. This appears to have been coordinated with a series of aggressive statements made by the regime over the weekend. These included an Iranian admiral announcing that Iran has dispatched warships to the north Atlantic, while both Iran's defense minister and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' naval commander spoke of Iran's ability to strike American forces. And perhaps most significantly of all, the nation's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei accused the Americans of being liars in their peace efforts with Iran. Khamenei also spoke mockingly of how he found it "amusing" that the U.S. thought Iran would reduce its military capabilities.
As Doran points out, the so called interim agreement between Iran and the West is designed in such a way so that negotiations can in fact run on indefinitely without reaching the end goal of forcing Iran to relinquish its nuclear capabilities. It is in Iran's interest to try and keep this interim period open for as long as possible. The next round of talks are due to commence on February 18 and to run for five months. Iran may have decided that with part of the sanctions already lifted, it would be advantageous to delay the start of these negotiations by causing a minor diplomatic crisis. By pursuing a stop-start strategy on these talks, Iran can drag out the period in which it is still permitted to enrich, while sanctions have been scaled down and the threat of further sanctions are being held off, giving it time to cross the threshold of full weapons capabilities.
As the recent statements from the Iranian leaders demonstrate, the Obama administration can talk peace all it likes; the Iranians, however, may still have no interest in reciprocation. What they know full well is that by even threatening war, with a White House that is clearly intimidated by the prospect of military intervention, Tehran can keep America running scared.


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WALLA WALLA — Registration is open for teams who desire to participate in the Walla Walla Parks and Recreation's adult co-ed soccer league.
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North Dakota State Rehabilitation Council (NDSRC)
The purpose of the North Dakota State Rehabilitation Council is to advise the Director of North Dakota Vocational Rehabilitation services on issues concerning policy and program, delivery of services, and methods for reaching potential consumers.The Council
- Informs and advises ND Vocational Rehabilitation on the effects its programs may be having on North Dakota communities and consumers
- Facilitates public input into the Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan
- Advocates for consumer rights and services, and
- Communicates to public and community leaders the purpose and need for vocational rehabilitation.
The 22 Council members, of whom 12 have disabilities, are selected to serve by the Governor of North Dakota on the basis of their interest, knowledge, and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities. Members are advocates for equal opportunities in their communities and in North Dakota, for persons with disabilities.Membership is comprised of
- 8-Regional representatives
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- 6-Mandated federal/state/departmental representatives
- 1-Independent living center representative
- 1-Representative of the ND Association of Community Facilities
- 1-Parent representative (must have a child or children with disabilities)
- 1-Mental Health Planning Council representative
ND State Rehabilitation Council Committees Include:
- Evaluation Committee
- Reviews the results of the Vocational Rehabilitation consumer satisfaction surveys
- Reviews, analyzes and advises ND Vocational Rehabilitation regarding program performance and policy issues
- Assists in the development of the annual report to the Governor
- Planning Committee
- Assists in the preparation of the state plan, strategic plan, and plan amendments
- Assists with public hearings to solicit input from consumers, family members and the public regarding the effectiveness of ND Vocational Rehabilitation services
- Reviews the public comments
- Makes recommendations to the full Council for their review and action
- Resource Committee
- Monitors the progress of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development to ensure compliance with the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration mandate
- Reviews progress toward meeting Qualified Rehabilitation Professional Standards for all counselors within the strategic plan timeframe
- Works with the State Director to ensure that both the Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council are kept informed of funding issues and other legislative issues that impact individuals with disabilities
- Public Relations Committee
- Enhances the awareness of the Council's mission and its ongoing support for the Vocational Rehabilitation program
- The Ad Hoc Legislative Committee
- Advocates on behalf of the Council and ND Vocational Rehabilitation services with North Dakota lawmakers
ND State Rehabilitation Council Contact Information
Teresa Kurtz
300 - 2nd Ave NE, Ste 226
Jamestown, ND 58401
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fine CD from "one of the most listenable singers around''
With a voice that oozes sweetness, a touch of sadness and sometimes sexiness, a delicious enunciation, and an easy-going, wonderfully natural way with a melody, Stacey Kent is one of the most listenable singers around. A truly fine interpreter of songs from the Golden Era of American popular music, she's produced a string of high-quality albums, her newest being the...
Published on Oct. 28 2003 by Robert L. Protzman
2.0 out of 5 stars The inevitable bad review.....
Sorry to be the party pooper, but I have spent a week in my workplace listening to Ms Kent's album. The best thing I can say about it is that at least she isn't Norah Jones!
The voice of Ms Kent is slight and her timbre seems to exhibit little depth. Her vocal mannerisms are well studied, but that is what they are - studied mannerisms. Songs like 'What the world...
Published on May 13 2004 by Steven Guy
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2.0 out of 5 stars The inevitable bad review.....,
Steven Guy (Croydon, South Australia) - See all my reviews
Sorry to be the party pooper, but I have spent a week in my workplace listening to Ms Kent's album. The best thing I can say about it is that at least she isn't Norah Jones!
The voice of Ms Kent is slight and her timbre seems to exhibit little depth. Her vocal mannerisms are well studied, but that is what they are - studied mannerisms. Songs like 'What the world needs now' border on out-and-out kitsch. Some of the other songs have the feel of quality background music about them. One could imagine that this CD might be played in cafés, bistos and bars as background music.
After listening to the woeful efforts of Norah Jones, Stacey Kent does sound like a real singer and someone who at least has some talent. However, I found this album extremely 'twee' and 'nice'. There is little depth of feeling here and the voice isn't tested by any of this music.
As I said, apart from being superior 'wall-paper music' it would be hard to describe this album as anything other than 'ultra-lite' entertainment. You couldn't dance to the music on this disc, it doesn't explore the depths of the soul, the singer doesn't have a god-like voice and the songs themselves are pretty bland.
Music to listen to when you'd rather not listen to music?
Or music to hear rather than listen to.... ?
Music for 13 year old girls bored with posing pounting Pop 'princesses'??? ("Mum! Guess what!? I've bought an album you and dad will like!")
Beats me!?
Better luck next time, Ms Kent! And sorry, there are always a few miserable gits like me out there who will never be pleased by the sort of album you've given us this time.
4.0 out of 5 stars A fine CD from "one of the most listenable singers around'',
Robert L. Protzman (Freelance jazz critic, Erie, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews
With a voice that oozes sweetness, a touch of sadness and sometimes sexiness, a delicious enunciation, and an easy-going, wonderfully natural way with a melody, Stacey Kent is one of the most listenable singers around. A truly fine interpreter of songs from the Golden Era of American popular music, she's produced a string of high-quality albums, her newest being the finest to date. "The Boy Next Door'' (an appropriate title from a singer who could easily be described as "the girl next door)is a collectyion of songs associated with about a dozen and a half of her "musical heroes'' (Sinatra, Bennett, Sammy Davis, Nat Cole, Burt Bacharach, Paul Simon). It contains Kent's usual pleasurable readings of love songs ("Say It Isn't So, "People Will Say We're in Love,'' "The Boy Next Door'', all right, but she also gives us some of the swingingest stuff she's ever put on record. You'll love the pizzazz she brings to "The Best Is Yet To Come,'' the rousing rendition of "The Trolley Song,'' featuring saxophonist-husband Jim Tomlinson's hip obligatos, the bright, bouncy Dizzy Guillespie-Joe Carroll novelty "Ooh-Shoo-Be-Doo-Be,'' and a .....well, HOT "Too Darn Not,'' driven by Colin Oxley's rhythm guitar. Kent's served well by some cool arrangements, including the dramatic slowing of the tempo on the usually upbeat "Makin' Whooppee,'' transforming it from a novelty number to a sensual experience.
5.0 out of 5 stars Stacey Kent - she's baaaack !,
M. Saunders (Hermitage, TN United States) - See all my reviews
Ok, Stacey Kent fans, let's all fess up. I don't think she's really put a bad CD, or even a "good but not great" CD yet. But the last two, while good, often quite good, just didn't *quite* get the airplay on my player as maybe some of the earlier ones. Oh, "Dreamsville" had a few killer songs, but sometimes I felt there were a bunch that just didn't hit me. Her last attempt was pretty solid, but I don't always gravitate towards it when I reached for something to listen too...maybe because it was all from one composer (Richard Rodgers), who knows. It didn't help that around the same time Diana Krall did her live CD which I love either... that seemed to get more attention in my stack than Stacey's did, which isn't always the case.
I think, however, that "The Boy Next Door" is a landmark of sorts. She just seems, for lack of a better word, "arrived and confident". Her voice is in top, top form, with gorgeous phrasing, wonderful clarity, great feel, and finally, ever improving each time he took her to tape, Curtis Schwartz has recorded it dead on... the recording quality of this disk moves up into the upper echelon; the whole band and her voice integrate wonderfully. Way to go!
But I don't expect most of you pay much attention to that sort, so it's back to the music. I think she's hit on a really good collection of songs here, and while they aren't going to appeal to the lyric-content-meaning freaks who have to analyze what a song says, let's be honest, Stacey Kent is about the ephemeral delivery of the meaning and soul of the song, not about the literal content of the lyrics, and that's where nobody right now that I can think of (that sings) has her beat. She *nails* getting that so-hard-to-do "feel" right, and it's a large reason I have most everything she's done in my collection and keep going back to her.
Nitpicks? - One review mentioned the band doesn't get as much solo time as in others, and that is true. I would love a touch more of Dave Newton's wonderful Piano, but man, I'm nitpicking. The rest of the band is also in top form, complementing each piece wonderfully, with stellar playing more focused on quality and not, this time, on soloing. Newton digs down on organ on "Makin' Whoopee" which is a nice change-up from his stellar acoustic piano work, I'll also note.
Faves? There's probably 8 or 9 songs on here I really, really like, which is pretty good for me. But I gotta say.... her rendition of James Taylor's "You've got a friend" left me slack jawed. A great reading of a classic tune and played on something nice in terms of a playback system, it forces you to immediately stop what you're doing, forget whatever crap and tension you had in your day and spend a few minutes listening. Which, at the end of the proverbial day, this sort of music is all about.
Highly, Highly recommended.
3.0 out of 5 stars A little less jazz this time round,
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I personally welcome the fact that Stacey Kent has decided to record some slightly more contemporary material for this album, especially when the songs are as good as 'What the World Needs Now is Love' and 'You've Got a Friend'. That said, the bulk of the material is from the standard repertoire, including a brace of Cole Porter songs, chosen in the form of tributes to a variety of singers, musicians and composers (All male incidentally) who happen to be some of Stacey's musical heroes. As before, Ms. Kent handles the ballads with great sensitivity and the more uptempo material with an infectious relish, supported by the same trio of musicians who've appeared on all her albums to date, Jim Tomlinson on saxes, David Newton on piano and Colin Oxley on guitar, plus Dave Chamberlain on bass and Matt Home on drums. If I have a gripe to make it is that there is less solo space than on previous SK albums for these splendid musicians to shine. Still, it's good to see she's still resisting the temptation to use orchestral settings, ala Diana Krall. She doesn't need an orchestra with a band as good as hers!
5.0 out of 5 stars boy next door - stacey kent,
Barbara Pearson "barb pearson" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
As an admirer of and collector of Stacey Kent's CD's I did not think she could possibly outdo any of her previous recordings. However - I was wrong - her latest album supasses them all for perfection ofher slightly husky voice and choice of songs. "Say it isn't so" is gorgeous as are "The Trolley song" and "Too darned hot" (sorry Mel and Ella but this version is a strong contendere) and "Making Whoopee" which to me supasses many other recordings. I particularly enjoyed "Ooh.Shoo-be-doo-be" which I was not familiar with - a cute swinging number. I also considered "You've got a friend" -poignently and exquisitely done and a real winner!Well done Stacey - I hope I can get to see you live one day soon in Washington DC.
5.0 out of 5 stars More than romantic.,
R. Flemate (Los Altos, CA United States) - See all my reviews
When it's mentioned that this recording is easy listening, music to "space out" by is not what's meant. IMHO, it's a refernce to the listener wanting to take this music in. I find her singing clear with a quality of head voice I just don't seem to tire of, accompanied by musicians doing more than playing notes well. Both voice and band opperate in the truer sense of the word "ensemble" and push the title past being just another cover "album". Melencholy songs feel that way. Upbeat songs swing and celebrate where you'll be hard pressed to keep yourself still. Additionally, there are some solo instrumental gems to listen for too.
Just 1 song played on the local 24hr. jazz station found me adding her latest 4 releases to my CD library.
5.0 out of 5 stars Silky smooth original vocal caviar!,
Dave Nat "dave_nat" (Castle Rock, CO) - See all my reviews
If you like Diana Krall and Norah Jones but haven't heard Stacey Kent, you're in for a treat. She does not have the level of success or fame of those other two, but she's got a voice that just brings you in to the music. She's got the slightest accent to her singing, which adds to the appeal. This album is a good place to start with Stacey Kent, with "In Love Again" as another strong choice. This is one of those albums that is well recorded and engineered to the point that audiophiles will put it on to demonstrate their sound systems, but it's not just about the quality of the sound, its about the quality of the music. Highly reccommended!
4.0 out of 5 stars smooth....,
M. Carter (USA) - See all my reviews
Stacey Kent's voice goes down like an expensive martini: smooth and warm.
She tackles the standards with the grace and humor they deserve, conjuring up echoes of Peggy Lee. Fans of Karrin Allyson will like the subtle roughness around the edges of her voice, but the overall impression is quite refined. Not as in love with her voice as Jane Monheit, but certainly not throwing pitch out the window like, say, Nina Simone.
Treats on this disc are the title tune and the Trolley Song, which Stacey sings with wit and verve.
This recording is definitely worth full price. Happy listening!
5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar Stacey!,
An avid fan (and friend) of Stacey & Jim and the rest of their wonderful band...I was awestruck by this newest CD. Listening to it for the first time, was like settling into a favorite chair in front of the fire and melting. Stacey told me a while ago, how excited they were by this work and that they thought it was their best yet. She was right on the mark with that assessment. In describing Stacey's music to a total stranger yesterday, I said that her voice is pure and clean and easy. The band accentuates all of that and more. "The Boy Next Door" is highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars Stacey never disappoints,
Peter Jeffs (Fareham, England) - See all my reviews
Yet again, a stunning collection from the lady who is simply the greatest female jazz singer alive - yes, she's that good. Her interpretations of so many classics are invariably fresh and stylish, and all I can say is that its almost like hearing them for the first time. And what makes it all even more special for me is 1. her amazing voice and clear delivery, 2. the intensity of feeling, and 3. the great arrangements. The musicianship around her is superb, and the solos, whether sax, guitar, or piano are entrancing but never too intrusive.
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Re: Switching to TG while maintaining MG skills?
I played match the first couple years after picking up the sticks, then spent the rest of my life learning traditional. The matched skills have never really gone away.
Non-scientific, mostly anecdotal observation: I'm of the opinion that if you can play traditional, you can also play matched. The left hand movements have enough in common that you aren't losing as much of your matched skill as you think by playing trad.
As an aside, I went to see Gadd play last summer and at one point, he executed this incredibly flawless, open left-handed triplet with matched grip. It's a move I've seen him do many times with traditional grip, but I couldn't believe how effortlessly he pulled it off matched. When I had the good fortune to ask him about it directly, he said he still only practices on the pad with traditional grip, never matched. So here's a guy who spent his entire playing career using trad and he easily pulls this difficult stuff off when he flips the stick over in his left hand, even though he doesn't really practice that way.
Then again, he's Steve Gadd and we're... not.
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Evening party be it prom, wedding, cocktail or any is the most special part of women life. She wants to set an example for others by looking fabulous. Nothing spells glamour as strong as evening dress. But that fab look is nor so easy neither so hard to accomplish. There are few magic tips which if followed make you cynosure of party else you will end up in doldrums of what to wear.
* Before heading for any occasion first check whether the invitation is formal or informal because dresses for both are different. If it is informal party then you are free to wear anything from short to long, from dressy to simple any. But if it is formal party then long gowns or long designer dresses are reserved for you.
* Evening party is the time to project glamour, hence the dress you are wearing matters much. Its design, style and color everything should be perfect and most importantly should enhance your beauty and silhouette. At the same time do remember not every dress suits everyone. Thus selection should be done with much care and if nothing you are getting then it is better to take help of professional person.
* Another essential thing about evening dress is whether you want to look trendy, classic, modern, traditional, and simple or sophisticate. Evening dresses projects all. Select style which looks good on you.
* Halter is all time favorite style for evening party. It is very chic, sexy and stylish, thus highly considered for evening parties by women. In accessories just earrings are enough, there is no need of necklace.
* Timeless classic little black dress is an all time open option. This elegant style can be taken to any type of evening party be it informal or formal.
* Sheath dress style is simple and elegant option for evening party. No other style beats it. But it is reserved for slim and tall figure women. Their clean lines are astonishing to keep the dress from overwhelming your figure and features. Sheath dresses can be dressed up or dressed down for any occasion.
* The jacket dress is incredible option for evening parties and highly enhances grace. It provides a different perspective to your figure. Color of dress and jacket should be matching for profound look.
You will be the life of party if you seriously follow these magic mantras. Moreover every woman wardrobe should have evening dresses despite of any invitation comes your way or not for lifting spirit.


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This week we set out to create a scene where we mix a photographic element with a imaginary environment surrounding it. Making a standard photo look a part of this world we create is a building block for great photo manipulation. Since this is a more advanced tutorial you'll need to know how to cut out people or objects in photos, how layer masks work, and be comfortable with Layers period. That said we'll break down the elements that make up this scene so you can take these techniques and ideas and apply them in your own projects!
Step 1 - Cut out Image
First you'll need to find a subject to cut out, someone doing an action, jumping running, in this case this picture was taken by Elvert Barnes who allowed us to use the pic for this tutorial, thanks Elvert!
This isn't a tutorial on cutting out objects, but one tip is using the lasso tool stay to the inside of the subject when selecting this will take away the halo effect that many cut out photos have.
Make sure to refine or feather the edges of your selection so it doesn't look like you used scissors to cut him out!
Finally go to Edit > Invert Selection and delete the background.
Step 2 - Background
Before we move on, remember to put everything on it's own layer throughout the entire tutorial. Let's start building our backdrop by pulling a #373737 to Black radial gradient from the center of your canvas.
Next I wanted some cool, subtle clouds in the background so I found this picture of a burning car and positioned it where it would look best.
Next change the blending mode of the clouds to Soft Light so they are barely visible.
Step 3 - Pedestal
Now we'll make a neat focal point to our scene with a glowing pedestal. Start by making this oval with the Round Marquee tool and fill with white. (Option > CMD > F)
Give it a slight Zoom Blur to spread the pixels out a bit.
Finally add a Gaussian Blur as well to diffuse it in all directions.
We want some texture to our pedestal so go to Filter > Stylize > Noise and turn the noise up to about 56%.
Finally apply a Motion Blur of about 6 or 7px. I set the angle in this case to match closer to the wheels of the skateboard. Set it to what looks right for the subject you are working with.
Next using the Round Marquee tool again create this oval around the spot light we've just made and Hit SHIFT > CMD > O to apply a 2px white stroke.
Now duplicate this ring one time and apply a very slight Zoom blur to it. You'll notice on the original ring is brighter behind the skateboarder than in front. To achieve this effect simply add a layer mask to the original ring layer and fill it with black. This will cause the ring to totally disappear. Next use a white to transparent radial gradient to reveal it again, setting the gradient start point where you want the brightest effect and pull out till you get what you want.
To make it look like the skateboard is touching the surface we'll need to use a small soft round brush and paint a black drop shadow under the wheels. Finally turn down the opacity till it looks real.
Add a second, larger Drop Shadow using the same brush, then apply a slight gaussian blur to it and turn down the opacity.
Step 4 - Silloutte Effect
Now let's Command click on the thumbnail of the skateboarder layer to get it's shape and create two separate white and black fill layers behind the skateboarder layer.
Move the white fill layer up a pixel or two to create a highlighted edge on our guy here.
Now duplicate the skateboarder layer and move it behind the other two white and black fill layers. Then add a Zoom Blur to it, placing the targeting rope as shown.
Since we don't want the Zoom Blur everywhere, add a layer mask to it and fill with black.
To reveal the Zoom Blur again use your white to transparent radial gradient and pull from the center. This tones down and centralizes the effect a bit.
Finally with a soft brush erase the areas of the Zoom Blur as shown below.
Now add a new layer above all of the rest and change it's blending mode to "Overlay". Next take a 100px soft round brush, and using white brush over the areas shown below to lighten the clouds and portions of the pedestal and the Zoom Blur. Since we don't need to lighten the skateboarder, when your done click on the skateboarder's thumbnail to get the shape and delete this from the Lighten Layer we just brushed.
On a new layer above all of the rest pull a #36B8EF to #003E57 to transparent radial gradient from the very center and cover the entire canvas.
Change the gradient layers blending mode to Soft Light and you'll get a nice dramatic blue tint to our scene.
Now because this is a very dark scene we want the figure to be a silhouette but still have a three dimensional look to him. Here's how to achieve this. First go the original skateboarder layer and add a layer mask and fill the mask with black, causing it to disappear and reveal the black layer underneath.
Now for the cool part, with the black mask selected on the skateboarder layer, take a white 20-30px brush with the opacity set to about 55px. I'm using the Speckled Brushset you can download at the top of this tutorial, which have a nice grungy, airbrush quality to them. Start painting over the mask to begin slowly revealing the skateboarder layer again right along the edges of the figure.
Keep doing this until you've got the effect of light creeping around from behind the figure all around. Imagine how and where the light would show thru from behind. This allows us to have a silhouette effect but maintain the fact that this is a real 3D character.


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Several teams followed the lead of the Dodgers and D-backs and officially opened Spring Training for pitchers and catchers on Thursday. The rest will follow between Friday and Monday.
But that doesn't mean the Hot Stove has been switched off, with a handful of free agents still available and some clubs continuing to look for ways to improve via trade. The Nationals, for instance, found a strong backup for catcher Wilson Ramos on Thursday, acquiring switch hitter Jose Lobaton and two prospects from the Rays for young right-hander Nathan Karns.
In other news from around the league:
- The Indians announced their four-year, $25 million extension with outfielder Michael Brantley. The deal buys out his arbitration eligibility and includes a fifth-year option.
- The Orioles have agreed to a three-year contract with South Korean pitcher Suk-min Yoon, pending a physical, a source told MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli. However, physicals have led Baltimore to void two other deals this offseason. Yoon could fit as a starter or a reliever with the O's.
- Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said his team isn't likely to spend more this offseason, meaning free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew won't be coming to Queens.
- Cuban free-agents Aledmys Diaz and Odrisamer Despaigne worked out for Major League scouts during a showcase in Arizona. Diaz, an infielder, and Despaigne, a right-handed pitcher, both hope to sign with a team by the end of the month.
- The Mariners officially signed free-agent closer Fernando Rodney to a two-year contract and inked veteran lefty Randy Wolf to a Minor League deal. They also placed outfielder Franklin Gutierrez on the restricted list after he informed them that he will miss the season with a chronic gastrointestinal issue.
- The Cubs officially reached deals with free-agent righties Jason Hammel and James McDonald, on the same day they revealed Jake Arrieta has been dealing with shoulder tightness that will push him behind schedule.
- The Phillies released veteran righty Chad Gaudin after he failed a physical. The two sides had agreed to a Minor League contract in January.
- The Rays are likely to sign free-agent lefty Erik Bedard, according to multiple reports. The 34-year-old went 4-12 with a 4.59 ERA in 32 games, including 26 starts, for the Astros last season.
— Andrew Simon
Rays to trade for Hanigan
After they recently re-upped with Jose Molina, the Rays have made a move to acquire catcher Ryan Hanigan from the Reds, multiple news outlets have reported. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal had it first, noting that it may be a three-team trade.
This presumably means Hanigan will be the Rays' primary catcher, Molina will back him up and Jose Lobaton will be dealt. And it likely means the starting catching job in Cincinnati belongs to Devin Mesoraco.
Hanigan hit just .198 in 75 games this season but has a career. 359 on-base percentage.
— Joey Nowak
Rays and Molina
According to FOXSports.com, the Rays are close to signing veteran catcher Jose Molina to a one-year contract with an option for 2013.
The Rays did not exercise their option for Kelly Shoppach, which left the top contenders to fill the catching role in 2012 as John Jaso, Jose Lobaton and Robinson Chirinos.
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Finger saver for sticky Stands
This may or may not have already been covered.
Here's an old trick for stands that may be a bit 'sticky' when tightened due to the ferrous (pot metal) compressing onto steel and/or the washer bending on a unflat surface. Simple fix... 'fiber washers'. These can be had at local hardware stores. Fiber washers placed 'underneath the stock metal washer' will prevent the pot metal wing nuts from sticking.
A particularly nasty example of sticking stand tilters is the Sonor 1000 series stands (pictured below). The composition of the pot metal to steel on the Sonor 1000's make a vice like 'stick' when even moderate pressure is applied to them. Really hard on your fingers to open when this happens. Lubeing makes it worse, b/c you get a tighter grip.
With the fiber washer down first, you can do away with having to use two drumsticks as 'leverage pliers' to open tilters etc. Take your stock metal washer to the store for sizeing, you don't even want to try a 'cut down' a fiber washer, its not an option.
Works on ANY make/model of stand you have a sticking problem with.
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Courses: Introduction to Personality Psychology (PSYCH215B01)
Spring 2010
An examination of the fundamental issues and questions addressed by personality psychology, including: What is personality? What are its underlying processes and mechanisms? How does personality develop and change over time? What constitutes a healthy personality? This course will explore these questions by considering evidence from several major approaches to personality (trait, psychodynamic, humanistic, and social-cognitive), and it will encourage students to develop a dynamic understanding of human personality that is situated within biological, social, and cultural contexts.
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Plattsburgh Merwin Cowles was a farm boy from Adams, N.Y. when he joined the Marine Corps in 1943. Because he was good with machinery from being a farmer, Cowles ended up piloting an "Amtrac" in some of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater.
An Amtrac is an amphibious landing craft with tank-type tracks that operated both on the water as well as on land. Cowles commanded a squad of three Amtracs that ferried men and supplies from ships off Saipan and Okinawa into battle, then returned to a hospital ship with the injured and dead. While on shore, Cowles and his Amtracs provided support fire with the vehicle's two 30 caliber and one 50 caliber machine guns.
"It was just fighting, that was all. Just plain, hard fighting," said Cowles at his Plattsburgh home, his wife Mary at his side for support. "It was very, very hard. It kind of took a lot out of us."
It took so much out of him, that for 70 years he never talked about the battles he took part in, including Okinawa's bloody Sugar Loaf Hill. Okinawa was the largest and one of the deadliest battles, and also the final battle, of the Pacific theater. The 100,000 Japanese defending Okinawa suffered almost 100 percent casualties, fighting often to the very last bullet, and then committing suicide in front of the Marines. But there were no easy battles in the Pacific.
Cowles was wounded once, when a piece of shrapnel lodged in his knee, but he never received the Purple Heart because he didn't go to the hospital for treatment.
"One of the medics took a pair of scissors and pulled it out. He wrapped it up and slapped me on the a and said 'Go boy, go.'"
With a halting voice, and a self-conscious manner, Cowles recounted "The Sugar Loaf," and how the Japanese forced teen-aged children, including girls, into battle. To save himself and his fellow Marines, Cowles, and countless other Marines like him, were forced to swing the Amtrac's big guns into action. Those actions lived quietly inside the Marine throughout the long expanse of years.
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BlackBerry Curve Touch appears as RIM's 2011 plans leaked
Research In Motion's plans for 2011 have been leaked, revealing an upcoming BlackBerry Curve Touch, and a host of enhancements to the BlackBerry 6 software.
Research In Motion might not be the leakiest mobile maker in the world -- that plaudit is currently held by Sony Ericsson -- but in recent weeks a host of new BlackBerry smart phones have been splashed over the Web, and now RIM's entire 2011 roadmap has been revealed to the world by CrackBerry.
Earlier this month, we wrote about leaked info and pics of the BlackBerry Curve Apollo and Dakota handsets , as well as the BlackBerry Storm 3 .
The big news: a handset called the Curve Touch, but codenamed Malibu, is slated for release either late this year or early next. The Curve Touch is described in RIM's documentation as "the accessible all-touch BlackBerry", with a 3.25-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, and an 800GHz processor.
The roadmap document reveals that the BlackBerry Storm 3 -- codenamed Monaco -- will hit the US in the third quarter of this year. As we wrote before, it'll sport a 1.2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, a 3.7-inch a 3G mobile hotspot feature and a 5-megapixel camera.
The roadmap is for North American CDMA smart phones only, however. While
you can assume these handsets will get GSM versions for the UK, the
release dates probably won't be the same. That's bad news for PlayBook fans -- the hot-looking tablet isn't scheduled to arrive in th US until the second quarter of this year.
The documents also talk about how the BlackBerry 6 OS will develop over time, with plenty to chew on. Forthcoming updates will include support for magnetometers (digital compasses), including APIs to help developers make augmented reality apps.
BlackBerry OS 6.1 will also support HD video recording at up to 720p resolution, and richer Open GL games. RIM is also promising 'Liquid Graphics' to make apps and the BlackBerry user interface much more attractive. A beefed-up browser, voice search and more home-screen customisation are also on the menu.


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Donation of $1.6 Million Gets Your Name on Cancer Drug, FT Says
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden are offering to name an experimental cancer drug after anyone who donates 1 million pounds ($1.6 million) to help fund its development, the Financial Times said.
Academics at the Swedish college are trying to raise 2 million pounds to pay for a clinical trial in as many as 20 people for the potential treatment of neuroendocrine cancer, the newspaper said, citing comments from the university.
Steve Jobs, Apple Inc.'s late co-founder, died of respiratory arrest caused by a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
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Nov. 10, 2009
Up Next In Lobo Volleyball
Match 27
at UNLV Nov. 12 8 p.m. (MT)
Cox Pavilion Las Vegas, Nev.
This Week ... The Lobos (18-8, 9-5 MWC) take a single-match midweek trip to Las Vegas to play UNLV on Thursday night at Cox Pavilion.
If You Can't Make It To Vegas ... Fans can follow along on the internet at GoLobos.com with Gametracker. Assistant media relations director Judy Willson will twitter during the match at www.twitter.com/jwillson10.
Next Week ... The Lobos play one match on the road at TCU on Friday, Nov. 20. The match will be shown, tape delayed, on The Mtn.
Lobos Among Tops In Attendance ... New Mexico is currently ranked 24th in the nation with a final 2009 home attendance average of 1,677 fans this season. It is the only time that the Lobos have had over 1,000 fans at every match during a single season. The 1996 team started the season with seven consecutive matches over 1,000. The Lobos' season-high for 2009 was 2,613 vs. BYU on Nov. 7, the final home match of the regular season. MWC member Colorado State is ranked 20th overall with an average of 1,819 fans per match. Rankings are updated on Monday mornings, courtesy of Diane Nordstrom at the University of Wisconsin.
Official NCAA RPI ... New Mexico is currently ranked 41st in the nation in the NCAA's official RPI, as of Monday, Nov. 9. The Lobos have the third-highest RPI ranking in the Mountain West Conference behind Colorado State (16) and TCU (35).
Lehne Named MWC Co-Player of the Week, Again ... Senior Anna Lehne earned Mountain West Conference Co-Player of the Week honors for the second week in a row, sharing the honor with TCU's Kourtney Edwards, also for the second week in a row. Lehne earned the honor for her combined performance against Utah and BYU to move UNM closer to third place in the MWC. Lehne became the second Lobo to earn Mountain West Conference Player of the Week honors in 2009 on Nov. 2 for her performances at Air Force and San Diego State. It was her first MWC accolade. Sophomore Ashley Rhoades earned MWC honors, along with Kourtney Edwards of TCU, on Oct. 5 for her home performance against San Diego State and Air Force.
About New Mexico (18-8, 9-5 MWC) ... UNM went 4-0 on the season when wearing the new pink Nike jerseys. UNM hosted Utah on Nov. 5 for the Lobos' Think Pink Night in conjunction with UNM Hospital and the UNM Cancer Center. The Lobos won three big road matches wearing their new pink Nike jerseys on opponents' breast cancer awareness matches - at Utah, at New Mexico State and at Air Force ... Another losing streak came to an end on Oct. 13 as the Lobos beat New Mexico State, 3-0 in Las Cruces, 10-match overall and 8-match road losing streaks ... The Lobos beat Utah, 3-1, on Saturday, Oct. 10, the first win for UNM on Crimson Court since 1996 and with the home win on Nov. 5, swept the home-and-home series for the first time since 1996 ... UNM picked up its first MWC win of the season at Wyoming on Sept. 26 (3-1) and won three straight after an 0-2 start ... Senior Rose Morris made her return to the court after a finger injury on Oct. 3 against Air Force with 11 kills over two sets. Morris missed seven matches, during which the Lobos were 3-4 ... Junior Taylor Hadfield leads the team with 2.78 kills per set, one of five players with 2.12 or more kps on the season ... Junior Jade Michaelsen leads UNM in assists with 10.35 per set ... Junior Lisa Meeter has the most service aces this season with 26 ... On defense, sophomore Allison Buck leads the Lobos with a 4.08 digs per set average, while senior Anna Lehne and sophomore Ashley Rhoades lead UNM in blocking with 1.09 and 1.08 per set, respectively ... UNM placed third at the Arizona Invitational. Jade Michaelsen was named to the all-tournament team ... UNM finishes second at the 2009 Comcast Lobo Challenge to now-No. 22 Baylor. Michaelsen and Morris were named to the all-tournament team ... UNM won the 2009 Nike Portland Invitational with wins over American and Portland. Michaelsen was named MVP of the tournament, while Meeter and Buck were named to the all-tournament team ... UNM won the 2009 MCM Elegante Lobo Classic to begin the season. It is the third season in a row the Lobos have started the season 3-0 and won the MCM Elegante Lobo Classic. Lehne was named the tournament MVP, and joined by Michaelsen and Buck on the all-tournament team ... The Lobos were picked third in the 2009 Mountain West Conference Preseason Poll, the same place they finished the 2008 season. The big difference this season is UNM earned three first-place votes from the voting panel of coaches and media ... Junior setter Jade Michaelsen was named MWC Preseason Co-Player of the Year by the same voting group ... Michaelsen and Morris are the team captains for 2009.
About UNLV (7-14, 4-8 MWC; UNLV leads the series 16-8) ... The Rebels took a 3-0 win away from Albuquerque three weeks ago on Oct. 17. Cursty Jackson led UNLV with 17 kills and six blocks in the match. Jackson is the Rebel leader in kills per set at 3.33 and blocks at 0.99 per set.
Senior Night Sets Season Attendance Mark Passing Jam Johnson ... 2,613 fans showed up at the Johnson Center on Nov. 7 to bid farewell to the three Lobo seniors - Anna Lehne, Rose Morris and Allie Suiter - and watch the Lobos beat BYU. It passed the mark of 2,338 fans who showed up for Jam Johnson 2009 on Oct. 1 vs. San Diego State. UNM averaged 1,677 fans over 14 home matches in 2009, currently ranking 24th in the nation. It is the only time the Lobos have recorded over 1,000 fans in every match of the season.
UNM Average Attendance Top 10 (1996-partial 1999 in University Arena/The Pit)
Year Total Average 1. 1991 28,190 2,349 2. 1992 27,237 1,702 3. 2009 23,477 1,677 4. 1995 22,915 1,636 5. 1990 20,493 1,576 6. 2008 20,408 1,570 7. 1996 23,274 1,552 8. 1994 19,770 1,412 9. 1993 19,138 1,276 10. 1997 13,489 1,226
Setting Records ... Junior setter Jade Michaelsen has moved into the Top 5 on the UNM career assists list. Michaelsen cracked the Top 10 on the UNM career assists list during the MCM Elegante Lobo Classic. Michaelsen, from Tucson, Ariz., took over fifth place on the list in the first set of the Utah match on Nov. 5, passing Monica Meihack (2,840; 2002-04) and former Lobo All-American Karen Saavedra-Warnock (2,845; 1985-88). Moving into fourth place will take 232 assists to pass Jocelyn Funk (3,153; 1983-86).
UNM Career Assists
1. Janelle Torres 3,794 1996-99 2. Alicia Bergmann 3,283 1992-95 3. Sharon Browning 3,214 1989-92 4. Jocelyn Funk 3,153 1983-86 5. Jade Michaelsen 2,922 2007-present 6. Karen Saavedra-Warnock 2,845 1985-88 7. Monica Meihack 2,840 2002-04 8. Sarah Kwasigroch 2,634 2005-09 9. Gretchen Gegenfurtner 2,193 1993-96 10. Kelly Griffin 2,096 1999-01


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Gallipolis water leak repaired
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — A major water leak that has disrupted water service to 3,000 city of Gallipolis water customers for nine days has been found and dealt with, and a boil water advisory could be lifted by tonight, city officials said Tuesday.
The water leak, initially reported June 2, was not allowing the water system to maintain pressure. A 12-inch abandoned water main has been identified as the problem, according to City Manager Randy Finney. An active water main under the Chickamagua Creek was broken along with the abandoned line.
The break under the creek was repaired last week, but water pressure problems ensued for about a week. The city reservoir now is being filled at a good rate, according to Shelly L. Woodall, assistant city auditor. At the current rate, the reservoir should be filled in the next few days, Woodall said.
Customers are being asked to continue to conserve water. The boil water advisory will continue through Tuesday night. If the samples show water is safe, the advisory will be lifted. It takes about 24 hours to get results from the tests, according to Woodall. If results are negative, the boil water advisory will continue for another day.
The results of the test will be available at the city's website at www.cityofgallipolis.com.
The water distribution station will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. each day at the public use area until the boil water advisory is lifted.
Finney said once the valve to the abandoned water main was closed, the water pressure in the system began to build and the amount of the water in the reservoir began to increase.
Finney thanked all the engineers and utility workers that came from other cities to help find the leak as well as local and state agencies and volunteers that worked on the water problems.


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Dominic Orlando: De Soto Man Busted for Home Meth Lab
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|Dominic Orlando: His chemistry skills caught up with him yesterday.
Dominic Orlando, 47, was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies yesterday and charged with possession of chemicals with intent to distribute.
And, this being Missouri, we're not talking about calcium chloride or ferrous sulfate. Per the sheriff's press release, authorities uncovered a methamphetamine lab at Orlando's home on Hencher Road in De Soto. He's being held on a $100,000 cash only bond.
Thanks to dudes like Orlando, Missouri is once again on track to lead the nation in meth lab busts. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is currently pushing a plan to make pseudoephedrine -- a key ingredient in cold medicine and homemade crystal meth -- available only to customers with a prescription.
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The general election has only just begun, but the early television advertising patterns show that three states – Iowa, Ohio and Virginia – may be the ultimate battleground bellwethers that could determine the outcome of the race.
As of Friday, President Obama's campaign has run 10 TV ads, six of which aired in multiple states. According to Hotline's TV ad tracker, Iowa, Ohio and Virginia are the only states to be targeted in each of Obama's six multi-state ads, an early indication that these three states as his top electoral priorities.
Mitt Romney went up Friday morning up with his first tv ad of the general election, a 30-second introductory spot that's currently airing in – you guessed it – Iowa, Ohio and Virginia.
Of course, these ads are only an opening volley in a long battle. There are 17 broadly labeled "battleground states" that are ostensibly within reach for either party – including 11 legitimate "swing states" – and all of them will see plenty of advertising. The strategies employed by both campaigns will evolve.
But Obama's overt emphasis on these three states, and Romney's decision to launch his ad campaign there, shows both campaigns can at least agree on one thing: The road to the White House seems destined to go through Iowa, Ohio and Virginia. Read more
—Tim Alberta
Mitt Romney's Foreign Policy Moment
[Politico, 5/20/12] As world leaders meet for the G-8 and NATO summits, now may be the right time for Mitt Romney to veer away from the economy and clarify his position on a number of international issues.
Romney's Faith, Silent But Deep
[New York Times, 5/19/12] Though Romney generally declines to talk about his Mormonism on the trail, it's been a defining influence in his life and informs many of the choices he makes and many of his positions on important political issues.
Axelrod: Mormonism Off the Table
[National Journal, 5/20/12] Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said on Sunday that it would be inappropriate to discuss Romney's religion on the campaign trail, but added that Romney should more strongly denounce attacks on Obama's relationship with his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Republicans Attack Obama on Debt Ceiling
[National Journal, 5/20/12] It was deja-vu for Republicans on Sunday, as GOP leaders in the House and Senate attacked what they claim is President Obama's failure to lead on reducing budget deficits and increasing the federal debt ceiling, shades of last summer's battle.
Is the GOP Trying to Sabotage the Economy to Hurt Obama?
[Associated Press, 5/19/12] That's the new Democratic refrain, at least, with a vote to raise the debt ceiling looming and Republicans again warning of a hyper-partisan debate over spending during the coming lame-duck Congressional session.
Pollsters Offer Insider Advice on Appraising the Races
[National Journal, 5/19/12] At a gathering of pollsters, there was general agreement that horse-race polls are useful for the day-to-day score, but don't necessarily predict who will win come November.
Michelle Obama's Campaign Strategy: Steering Clear of the Hot Issues
[Washington Post, 5/19/12] Michelle Obama, while on television almost as frequently as the president, has shied away from hot-button issues, preferring instead to back widely popular issues like defeating obesity and helping veterans and their families.
Cory Booker: Attacks on Private Equity 'Nauseating'
[National Journal, 5/20/12] Newark Mayor Cory Booker slammed the Obama campaign's attacks on Romney's time at Bain Capital, showing that not every surrogate will spout the campaign's talking points without question.
Rubio Comes Out Swinging at Obama in South Carolina
[ABC News, 5/19/12] Rubio, speaking at the South Carolina GOP's Silver Elephant Dinner, said Obama's view of America "is a failed one" and called him "divisive."
Ricketts Learns the Cost Of Politics
[BuzzFeed, 5/19/12] The ad that conservative billionaire Joe Ricketts considered bankrolling, which was deemed by many to have racial undertones, has had effects not only on the political conversation nationwide, but also on Ricketts' bottom line, as some consumers boycott his businesses.
Romney: Reinforcing Alliance's Military Might is Vital
[Chicago Tribune, 5/20/12] Romney had sharp criticism for President Obama in this Chicago Tribune op-ed, published as the NATO summit took place in Chicago. He wrote that Obama's efforts to cut military spending have not only undermined America's military prowess, but also hurt the NATO alliance as a whole.
Ron Paul Supporters Dominate Minn. GOP Convention
[Associated Press, 5/19/12] Supporters of Ron Paul at the Minnesota state Republican convention gained 12 of the 13 available delegate seats to the Republican National Convention this summer, once again capturing delegates despite losing the popular vote.
Barney Frank Won't Invite Obama to His Wedding
[National Journal, 5/20/12] Citing concerns about the Secret Service, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., said that while he'd be honored if Obama wanted to come to his wedding in July, he wouldn't be inviting the president.
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Lunchtime links: MLB draft day is here, Albert Pujols is on a rampage, and people are mad at Carlos Zambrano again
Who will fall the Astros at No. 11? Will Rice's Anthony Rendon go No. 2, as expected? Albert Pujols is in the back of the swing of things in a big way, and Carlos Zambrano is in hot water. [Read More]
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Aliases for ZP3 Gene
Aliases for ZP3 Gene
External Ids for ZP3 Gene
- Entrez Gene: 7784
- Ensembl: ENSG00000188372
- UniProtKB: P21754
Previous Symbols for ZP3 Gene
Summaries for ZP3 Gene
The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. The protein encoded by this gene is a structural component of the zona pellucida and functions in primary binding and induction of the sperm acrosome reaction. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a C-terminal consensus furin cleavage site, and a transmembrane domain. It is hypothesized that furin cleavage results in release of the mature protein from the plasma membrane for subsequent incorporation into the zona pellucida matrix. However, the requirement for furin cleavage in this process remains controversial based on mouse studies. A variation in the last exon of this gene has previously served as the basis for an additional ZP3 locus; however, sequence and literature review reveals that there is only one full-length ZP3 locus in the human genome. Another locus encoding a bipartite transcript designated POMZP3 contains a duplication of the last four exons of ZP3, including the above described variation, and maps closely to this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
GeneCards Summary for ZP3 Gene
ZP3 (Zona Pellucida Glycoprotein 3 (Sperm Receptor)) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with ZP3 include oophoritis. Among its related pathways are Sweet Taste Signaling and Ovarian Infertility Genes. GO annotations related to this gene include signal transducer activity and store-operated calcium channel activity. An important paralog of this gene is POMZP3.
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot for ZP3 Gene
The mammalian zona pellucida, which mediates species-specific sperm binding, induction of the acrosome reaction and prevents post-fertilization polyspermy, is composed of three to four glycoproteins, ZP1, ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4. ZP3 is essential for sperm binding and zona matrix formation


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Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are manual laborers who operate MIG, air/carbon arc, OXY-fuel torch, stick welders, and plasma cutting torch to fabricate, repair, and maintain equipment. They create welds and assemblies with the use of blueprints and other visual aids. They may also complete sub-assembly of various parts in order to manufacture finished goods. Welders, brazers, cutters, and solderers are responsible for the construction and fastening of various parts of production equipment and final products.Read More...
Welders first identify and gather the necessary tools and parts for assembly. Then, they receive detailed instructions verbally or through blueprints, job cards, or process sheets. These workers assemble, troubleshoot, weld, inspect, and test to ensure proper weld placement and quality. They are expected to complete tasks in accordance with engineering, quality, and production standards.
Welders, solderers, cutters, and brazers should have knowledge of flux core, structure welding, shear, and break press. A machinist background or CAD drawing experience is a plus. A college degree is not necessary, but welding training and certification are required. Many companies make sure candidates pass a written and practical weld test before hiring, and one or more years of welding experience are helpful. Candidates must be able to reach, twist, stand, and lift 50 pounds or more several times per day. Some workers in this field may need experience and certification to safely operate a forklift.
Large and small companies hire welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers. Most of them work in manufacturing facilities, and some travel may be required.
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For Welders, progressing to a Welding Engineer role may result in a significant raise. On average, a Welding Engineer can earn $69K annually. It is quite typical for Welders to transition into roles as Welder Lead Hands or Certified Welding Inspectors, where reported median earnings are $9K and $21K higher per year.
Survey respondents exploit a significant toolbox of skills in their work. Most notably, skills in Blueprints, Arc Welding, Aluminum Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 7 percent and 11 percent. People who know Welding usually also know Blueprints. The majority of those who know Metal Inert Gas Welding also know Arc Welding, Blueprints, and Fluxed Core Arc Welding (FCAW).
Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.
For Welders, more experience in the field does not usually mean bigger paychecks. Although individuals who have less than five years' experience earn $33K on average, people with five to 10 years benefit from a notably larger average of $37K. On average, Welders make $39K following one to two decades on the job. In the end, the overall pattern seems to be that more experience generally corresponds to higher pay; a Welder with more than 20 years of experience can earn $43K on average.
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The First TimeThis is just a story. It didn't happen to me but I surely wish it, or something like it, would. I got considerable sexual enjoyment writing it, and I hope you get as much reading it.
We had met at a party hosted by a mutual friend and, finding ourselves together in a corner of the room, started to chat. He was pleasant looking and nicely spoken and I was instinctively drawn to him somehow so found we were happy to remain in the party but not of it. I can't honestly say what led us to talk of fetishes, but to my great delight, after several cautious approaches, we got on to Adult Babies and it soon became apparent that my new friend was not only understanding but was one himself. His pleasure and, I suspect relief, at learning that I was one too was obvious and when I ventured to suggest that we should meet again somewhere else, he agreed and invited me round to his flat later in the week. With a smile he added that he expected me to be wearing a nappy and baby knickers when I came and, as I told him I was almost certain to have wet my nappy, said he would be happy to change me if I would do the same for him. We were drawn back into the party at this point and were unable to isolate ourselves again until it was time to leave, but I had his address and was impatient for the day of our next meeting to arrive.
When at last it came, I went round to his place in nappy and rubber knickers as agreed and had wet my nappy twice before I found it and a parking spot as close as possible. I was excited enough about the coming visit and it was added to by my having to walk more than a block in what I felt was a very obvious bulging nappy – even the rustle of the baby waterproof pants sounded excessively loud – and the bulk of the wet nappy making me waddle rather than walk. The front door was opened cautiously with Ron peering round from behind it. He greeted me warmly, and eyed my bulging crotch appreciatively and the reason for his caution became apparent when he showed himself clad only in a T shirt which did nothing to conceal the nappy and rubber pants beneath.. "You look as if you might have wet your nappy, may I feel it to check?" "Of course, Ron, and then I think I had better check yours as I reckon that bulge can't be all nappy". As I spoke, his hand slipped eagerly down inside the elastic waistband of my rubber knickers then, having felt the saturated nappy, went inside it and grasped my stiffening ****. With an appreciative murmur he squeezed it gently and started to caress its stiffening length. With rising excitement, I quickly slipped my hand inside his nappy and found his penis, already stiff and throbbing, and commenced fondling it then pulling it rhythmically. Suddenly Ron said "No, this isn't the place" and, quickly withdrawing his hand, stepped back so that mine slipped from his nappy also. "Come on, John, come up to the bedroom and let's change our nappies", leading the way up the corridor as he spoke. The queen size bed already had a baby change mat spread on it and Ron indicated that I should lie down and be changed first. I lay down and raised my hips to allow him to pull down my rubber knickers to my ankles, settling back when he started to pull back the tabs on my disposable nappy. Drawing back the front he gazed at my stiffening **** "What a lovely **** you have, John. I thought it would be when I felt it in your nappy. He fondled it, making it hard and throbbing before letting it go and pulling my wet nappy out between my legs. "I'll get back to that lovely ***** in a moment. First we must dry you off properly – don't want you getting nappy rash". He poured some baby oil on to his hand and with the other, pushed my legs up and back over my head so that my bottom cheeks were tight and spread and raised from the bed. Spreading the oil over my bottom, he paid particular attention to the crack, running his fingers right down it as far as my balls, pausing only to circle my anus a few times in a tantalising manner. As he did this, I felt my ******* clench tightly almost as if in defence, but his finger didn't penetrate which, I realised, disappointed me. . He let my legs go back to the bed and ran his oily hand over my **** and balls before closing his fist around my shaft and starting to slide it up and down. I groaned with pleasure and started to lift my hips in a ******* motion as he tightened his grip and pushed his other hand under my bottom to find my oily ******* and, this time, apply more and more pressure with his finger until at last it slipped inside. "You like that, don't you my dear. I can tell by the extra jerk of your **** as I pushed it in. Might have to try you with an anal plug a bit later?' The thought and his finger in my bottom tipped me over the edge and I came more violently than I can remember doing so before. When I got my breath back, I lifted myself to a sitting position, Ron's finger slipping out of my bum and his hand releasing my softening ****. "Now it's my turn, you dear man, lie down on the bed while I get that very wet nappy off you". John took my place with a smile and I eagerly pulled down his rubber pants, keen to see his **** for some reason. I undid the nappy and, pulling it back, looked down at his penis as it lay, semi stiff, against his belly. It seemed quite long but not as thick as mine, and had a lovely blue-ish tint to the bulbous head. Looking at it, I felt my own **** stir in response. Recalling the job in hand, I pulled his wet nappy out from under his bottom and put it with mine in the nappy bucket and rolled him over to look after his bottom. As he had done to mine, I oiled his *** cheeks and crack then, pulling the buttocks apart, and holding them open with one hand, I toyed with his anus before forcing a finger into the tightly clenched hole. Ron groaned and raised his *** to aid the penetration so I added another finger and stretched the hole and slid deeper into the slippery heat before starting to frig his bum hole to his obvious pleasure. After a moment or so, Ron begged me to stop, so I pulled my fingers out with a definite plop and he rolled over on to his back to reveal a rock hard **** ******* and slapping back against his belly.
I took hold of it intending to massage it but instead, impelled by a sudden impulse, stooped down and kissed the throbbing tip, tasting the salty pre-*** the was oozing from the open eye. Again, suddenly, I just had to take it into my mouth and did so, enjoying the gasp of surprised pleasure from Ron. Wetting the length with my tongue as I slid his **** deep into the back of my mouth, I started to move my head up and down so his **** slid in and out of my tightly closed lips and, sliding a hand under his lifting bottom, found and penetrated his ******* with an oily finger. "Oh John, please stop". His anguished cry made me obey immediately. "Why. Don't you like it Ron?" "Oh God, yes, of course I do, but I don't want to *** just yet. Do you mind?" "Of course not, Ron. I'm sure whatever you have in mind will be great" "You are a dear to say that, John, and you have no idea how much I hope that you continue to feel that way". A little mystified at this turn of events, I still couldn't help the tingle of excitement that seemed centred in my groin "So what would you like me to do, Ron?"
He got up off the bed, his long ***** standing out from his balls, pulsing rhythmically and still shiny from my sucking. I gazed at it mesmerised and his reply only tended to increase the excitement I felt. "You have a simply gorgeous bottom, John, did you know that? Would you mind if I looked at it properly? It wouldn't offend you if I played with it a little?" "No, dear Ron, of course not. It's lovely being naked together and so intimate" and I found that I really meant what I said and even that I probably wouldn't mind what he did. "What a lovely man you are, John. Would you be a dear and go and kneel on the edge of the bed for me". The almost certain knowledge of what he had in mind didn't stop me from going to the bed and kneeling on the edge with my bare bottom stuck up in the air as he had asked. "Oh, what a lovely, lovely bum you have, and such a pretty little *******". I looked back under my arm and saw his penis jutting out, long and thin and rock hard, swaying and ******* as he walked towards me. The thought of what might happen from this meeting crystallised into absolute certainty and I found that I wasn't at all concerned at the thought that another man's **** was about to be forced up my bottom – on the contrary I felt erotic excitement and actually thrust my bare buttocks towards him in blatant invitation. Looking back again I saw that Ron was sliding his hand up and down the shaft of his rigid **** and I actually felt a tinge of disappointment that he seemed to be going to ********** and *** all over my proffered bottom instead of penetrating it. Then I realised that what he was doing was oiling it thoroughly and my excitement returned and my eyes became riveted on the now glistening length of rigid penis that was about to stretch my virgin *******. Ron stopped behind me and, placing one hand on my hip, used the other to guide the tip of his **** to push against the now the clenched entrance to my back passage. Ron's voice was soothing. "Relax, John darling. I'll be careful but you will have to let me into your darling little rose hole, you know, or Ill never be able to enter you without hurting you." As he finished speaking he gave a sudden thrust with his penis and I felt his **** head pop inside my bottom. He had been speaking in such a soothing tone that I had relaxed entirely, including my clenched *** hole, so the pain of his penetration of my virgin anus was diminished, but it was enough to make me give a little cry of surprise. Ron was immediately contrite, apologising for his eagerness and asking if I wanted him to pull his **** out of my bottom. The feeling of his ***** pulsing in my *** was incredible and I knew that I wanted more, not less of it. "Oh God no, Ron, push it in further. Push your lovely **** right up me. It feels so good …" I was almost babbling in my excitement and only knew that I wanted him to **** my *** and *** inside me. I was amazed at how submissive I felt, only wanting to give my man pleasure. My own **** stiffened as he worked his penis into me with short little jabs until I felt his pubic hair against my naked buttocks and I knew that I had taken his full length up me. He commenced ******* my *** with longer, quick strokes but in a very short time I heard him cry out with pleasure and I felt him collapse against my back as his penis let go its jets of hot *** right up inside me. Then the delightful feeling of his **** softening in my bottom before slipping out with an audible plop accompanied by a trickle of his ***, mixed with my anal fluid, making its way down my crack to my balls. I felt almost elated. I was no longer a virgin and looked forward to taking Ron's **** up me many more times, just as much as I looked forward to pushing my **** up his lovely bottom.
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Have to say, although not gay my self ( or at least I don't think I am ) I still enjoyed your story, Life to me is about experience fun and enjoyment, it is also about tollerance and and understanding, and being here on EP and getting my self around it I have been able to link up with some very interesting people, thanks for the stories they are all well written.


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Yeah, no comment. Trust me, it's better you not know. So how about a list instead?
1. I wore a skirt today that I had bought a year or two ago. It didn't fit then, and now I have to wear it before it gets too big. Which it may already be. Tough call.
2. I am really digging Conan on the Tonight Show. I wish he had stayed in New York, because I think his brand of humor is more east coast than west coast, but it seems to be working so far.
3. When I'm nervous, I can't eat. That happened to me today, but thankfully I was able to tolerate some Greek yogurt with strawberries. Seymour the Pouch doesn't like the nervous! But he does enjoy the Greek yogurt. Weird.
4. The Wii Fit? Cooler than the other side of the pillow! I love this thing. And I love how encouraging they are. And, you'll be interested to know that my Wii Fit age is six years younger than I actually am, which I think is kind of amazing, given my current state of fat assness. The age is partially based on your scores on the balance test. Mad balance skillz, I has 'em.
5. There's another thing but it's best I not tell you right now. Again with the "no comment."
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2nd Amendment clear on 'controls'
The title to an article by John Patrick Grace ("Gun control should have sensible limits") in The Herald-Dispatch on April 16 was grossly misleading. The article was not at all about limiting gun control, but a laundry list of restrictions the writer would impose on gun ownership.
The prevailing theme of this and other published opinions by proponents of gun control is that those who advocate limits on gun ownership are reasonable and their proposals sensible, while those who insist on preserving intact the 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms are unreasonable, selfish and insensitive.
Advocates of 2nd Amendment gun rights are faulted for their unwillingness to compromise on "sensible" gun control measures. The 2nd Amendment states, in the clearest of language, that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Any agreement, sensible or otherwise, to limit the right to keep and bear arms is an "infringement" of that right. And once that lock has been broken, no one should be surprised to learn that that there is no infringement that cannot be justified, until the debate becomes whether the corpse of the 2nd Amendment should be buried or cremated.
Lawrence L. Pauley
May God bless mothers every day
Mothers are God's chosen teachers of love. Love at its best is acceptance of diversity. Respect for others and their uniqueness is the key which will open the doors of world's peace.
God's plan for diversity is written in all forms of life and every corner of the universe. Rejection of diversity and lack of respect for others have stained the pages of the book of human history with bigotry, slavery, holocausts, inquisitions, discrimination for age, color of skin, physical appearance, gender, religious beliefs, nationality, spoken language, etc.
Mothers have been blessed with natural qualities of unconditional love, empathy, compassion and patience, which enable them to teach children the golden lessons of peace, namely, respect for the sanctity of life and the uniqueness of others. Those invaluable teachings will put an end to mankind's recurrent setbacks, where dreams and hopes for world's peace are being shattered again and again by man's senseless and destructive choice of walking the old non-progressive and fruitless road of prejudicial rejection.
May God Almighty bless each and all mothers of the world, at Mothers Day and always, and may each one of us citizens of the world pledge to protect with love, devotion and respect all mothers and their mission as teachers of peace.
Dr. Frank Rivas
Marshall, Artists Series offer many experiences
In their letter published April 28, Anna Lafferre and Sarah Walling responded to an earlier writer's suggestion that we live in a cultural wasteland by providing many good examples of enriching experiences available to our local citizens.
I was particularly pleased to see the Marshall Artists Series mentioned. MAS has been bringing extraordinary performances to Huntington for over 75 years, and the future is bright for the Artists Series and our community. The Artists Series staff responds to multiple constituencies and offers a broad selection of programming. There is something for just about everyone.
Through the Marshall Artists Series, the School of Art and Design, and the School of Music and Theatre, the College of Fine Arts at Marshall University offers well over 150 events a year. The recently concluded and wildly successful Marshall University Theatre production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" is a fine example of quality student and faculty work that is showcased frequently and available to the public. Regional, national and international artists' performances and exhibitions regularly complement those of our students and faculty and all are available to the public. Add to what the arts offer all the visiting writers presented by the Department of English and the scholars, scientists and leading thinkers presented by multiple disciplines across campus, and you have a stimulating array of opportunities at the university from which to choose.
The critique I hear is that frequently there are too many offerings on any given day in our community and that those of us who present programming should get together and do a better job of scheduling. In my estimation that is a good problem to have and suggests that, if you look, you will find many opportunities for enrichment.
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Adaptability, efficiency urged for SAD 75
TOPSHAM — Community members at the third and final community dialogue for School Administrative District 75 were faced with a grim outlook Tuesday evening at Topsham Public Library.
SAD 75's student population has declined from a little more than 3,500 in 1998 to just more than 2,900 last year and is expected to decline even further with the closure of Brunswick Naval Air Station; cuts in state funding necessitated deep budgets cut last year, and the economy and rapidly advancing technology present challenges to students and their parents.
The purpose of the meeting, though, was "to get your opinions about where you think education is headed for the future, given the context that we're living in today," SAD 75 Superintendent Mike Wilhelm explained.
The coming budget season is expected to have the same obstacles as the last one, Wilhelm said, "so rather than be reactive, like we had to be last year when we got the news about the subsidy cut, we thought we'd be best to be proactive and get our feet under us before we ... launched our whole budget process."
Still, the evening was not all about money. Members of the SAD 75 board's Strategic Planning Committee were there to facilitate five smaller idea-conceiving subgroups formed from the approximately 40 people gathered.
They touched on several topics over the 90-minute meeting:
• The context of the current economic and demographic times.
• The ways students learn and best ways to make education more relevant and meaningful.
• What kinds of skills, knowledge and attitudes will be essential for students in the future and preparing them to be thinkers, community members and workers.
• And what SAD 75 should do differently for all its students to be successful.
Each subgroup then shared a few of their ideas.
Balancing technology skills with interpersonal skills and early intervention – figuring out a better way to reach children at an early age before they enter the school system – and making sure the district can afford to do what it needs to do were topics from Dee Carrier's group.
Kim Totten's group discussed making more hands-on learning opportunities, after-school programs and chances to volunteer available to students, besides getting more education for the dollar and re-examining where money is spent.
That group saw the diversity within SAD 75's towns of Topsham, Harpswell, Bowdoin and Bowdoinham as being beneficial "if we can pull some of those differences and the resources from the different types of communities, and bring them in to work with our kids," Totten said. "We have a rich environment here if we can tap into it."
Flexible, experiential learning came out of Joanne Reinhart's group, as well as giving students a sense of purpose behind why are they learning a given subject matter. That group also discussed fostering common sense in students to help them be responsible citizens.
Joanne Rogers' brainstormers pegged as one key objective that students be contributors to society, saying they should be taught character building and financial responsibility, and have service learning available to them at all ages, not just at the high school level.
"They felt that it was important that not only do kids experience success," Rogers said, "but that they learn how to handle and experience failure as well."
Scott McKernan's group centered around three concepts, starting with a blending of content area, activity and the community to provide for more flexibility and adaptability.
"It makes our educational environment able to follow the trends in society easier," McKernan said. "If you're not flexible, if you can't change, you will fall behind."
Collaboration and sharing of resources with the community and schools was the second of his group's concepts.
The education of the community was the third: "Everybody within our four communities needs to understand they are a stakeholder," McKernan said. "But not just understand that they're a stakeholder, they need to actually have a stake, understand their stake, use their stake ... actually contribute."