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Campus Classic 5k and Fun Run
Posted By Nathan Gilbert On April 12, 2013 @ 3:00 pm In Alumni,Athletics,College Wide,Community Engagement,NECC Events,Student Life | Comments Disabled
The third annual NECC Campus Classic 5K and Fun Run features something for everyone! Run in the 5k through Northern Essex Community College's beautiful Haverhill Campus and the surrounding neighborhood, walk the same route with friends and family, or join in the Fun Run on our track (ages 12 and under). Celebrate after the race events with music, face painting, awards, refreshments and giveaways from area vendors. If you are a proud college graduate or current student, you are encouraged to wear apparel from your college as you run or walk.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015
Location: Northern Essex Community College's Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA (directions)
Race Time: 5K starts at 10 a.m. Fun Run Starts at 9 a.m.
Race Course: 5K USATF certified course. Fun Run features age-appropriate distances on the NECC track.
Walkers Welcome: No walking awards.
T-shirts: The first 200 runners to enter 5K and the first 50 participants to enter the Fun Run receive t-shirts.
5K Entry Fee: Online registration is now available. Registration will remain open until April 30.
Race Timing: This event will be timed by Bay State Race Services.
Awards: Top three male and female overall plus top three in age divisions: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-25, 26-30, 31-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. All Fun Run participants will receive an award.
If you are a proud college graduate or current student, you are encouraged to wear apparel from your college as you run or walk.
Proceeds to benefit the NECC Annual Fund, which provides support for student scholarships and academic programs.
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Southern Vance welcomed back senior Megan Hight to the lineup Wednesday and got a big lift from the senior catcher in the Raiders' 15-4, five-inning win over N.C. School of Science and Math.
Southern (3-5, 2-3 Northern Carolina Conference) recorded its second consecutive win after starting the season 1-5 overall.
Hight, the catcher, finished 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs and her classmate, Kristen Dickerson, was 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs. Hight and Dickerson, the second baseman, each are returning to full strength after suffering concussions. Dickerson's first game back was last Thursday in a win over Warren County.
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"We found some holes. We had some solid hits," said Raiders coach Leann Harrell. "We ran the bases well and Brittany pitched a really good game today. Now that she has her catcher back, I think she's a lot more confident in herself. The last three games, she's been really solid."
Southern racked up 13 hits and led 10-0 after two innings.
Bree Simmons (2-for-4) and Mikayla Sellers (1-for-3) each added a pair of RBIs for the Raiders and freshman Autumn Wortham added a hit and an RBI.
Dickerson smacked an opposite field triple to right, scoring two runs to put Southern ahead 9-0 in the second inning before lining another hot shot to center in the next frame. The third inning double made it 13-2.
"Hopefully this is the beginning of something for her," said Harrell.
NCSSM plated two runs in the third and two more in the fifth.
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HOLDEN, Mass. - Ruth A. (Nelson) Ljungberg, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center, Worcester with her family by her side.
She is survived by her son, Charles H. Ljungberg of Holden and his wife, Joanne; four grandchildren Kristin Ljungberg Babigian, Erik Ljungberg, Mark Ljungberg and David Ljungberg; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Alice E. Heller of Biglerville, PA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Elwell J. Ljungberg as well as an infant son. She was also predeceased by a brother, Henry J. Nelson of Bellingham, and a sister, Anna K. Belanger of Shrewsbury.
She was born in Cambridge, daughter of Selma A. (Berg) and Henry Nelson. She graduated from Somerville High School and Burdett Business College and worked as a secretary in Boston. She was a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Worcester, a member of the Anna Circle, and the Women's Republican Club.
The family would like to thank the staff at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center and the Notre Dame Hospice staff for their compassionate care to Ruth and the family during her nine years as a resident there.
A calling hour will be held between 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester and a celebration of her life will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster Street, Worcester on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. Burial will follow in All Faiths Cemetery, Worcester.
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Asia seeks Obama's assurance in territorial spatsBy JULIE PACE
The Associated Press | April 20,2014As President Barack Obama travels through Asia this coming week, he will confront a region thats warily watching the crisis in Ukraine through the prism of its own territorial tensions with China.
Each of the four countries on Obamas itinerary Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines has disputes with China over islands and waters in the South and East China Seas. Their leaders will be weighing Obamas willingness to support them if those conflicts boil over.
What we can say after seeing what happened to Ukraine is that using force to change the status quo is not acceptable, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose country is in one of the fiercest disputes with China.
Administration officials, including Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, have taken a tougher line on the territorial issues in recent weeks, sternly warning China against the use of military force and noting that the U.S. has treaty obligations to defend Japan in particular. But in an attempt to maintain good relations with China, the U.S. has not formally taken sides on the question of which countries should control which islands.
Analysts say there are concerns that China could be emboldened by the relative ease with which Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine over U.S. objections, as well as the very real possibility that Moscow could take more land. Moreover, some in Asia question Obamas ability to follow through on his security pledges in light of his decision last summer to pull back on plans for a military strike against Syria.
The heavyweights in the region got very scared by the Syrian decision, said Douglas Paal, a longtime U.S. diplomat in Asia who now is vice president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Theyve never seen anything like that. Theyve always counted on strong executives bringing the Congress along or going around the Congress to make sure that our security guarantees will be honored.
Obamas advisers say they see little evidence thus far that China has been encouraged by Russias incursions into Ukraine. Instead, they say Beijing appears to be viewing with concern the Kremlins attempts to sway pro-Russian populations in areas of Ukraine, given Chinas own restive minority populations in border regions.
U.S. officials also have tried to keep China from supporting Russias moves in Ukraine by appealing to Beijings well-known and vehement opposition to outside intervention in other nations domestic affairs. Officials say they plan to emphasize that stance when they discuss Asias territorial disputes with regional leaders this week.
We have been talking with them about the importance of a strong international front to uphold principles that they and we all hold dear, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations, the need for peaceful resolution of disputes, said Susan Rice, Obamas national security adviser. And we will continue to have that discussion throughout each of the stops on our trip.
Obamas eight-day Asia swing is a makeup for a visit he canceled last fall because of the U.S. government shutdown. Leaving Washington on Tuesday, he will stop briefly in Oso, Wash., where mudslides killed dozens of people. He will arrive Wednesday in Japan.
Obamas advisers say there are no plans to scrap the trip if the situation in Ukraine worsens. But the president may have to make decisions while traveling about imposing more penalties against Russia if a deal to ease the crisis collapses.
The U.S., Russia, Ukraine and the European Union signed an agreement Thursday. But already, the prospects of it holding appear slim, with pro-Russian insurgents in eastern Ukraine refusing to leave the government buildings they occupy in nearly a dozen cities.
Russias foreign ministry on Saturday said it would offer strong help to Ukraine, but that responsibility for reducing tensions rested with Ukrainians, not outsiders.
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CARRBOR -- Carrboro High School's Elspeth McWilliam-Grench and Katie Caruso have been awarded two of the 65 scholarships to study abroad through the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad program by the U.S. Department of State.
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DURHAM -- Andrew Weiss, band director at C.E. Jordan High School, has been voted the 2012-13 Band Director of the Year by the Central District Bandmasters Association.
Weiss is being recognized for outstanding accomplishments in the field of instrumental music education in addition to exceptional service to the profession and the district.
Jordan's wind ensemble and symphonic band have consistently received superior ratings at the Central District contests and have received top honors and first place finishes at state competitions and festivals including the UNC Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival and the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival.
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Frugal Confessions
A guide to living thrifty with Amanda L. Grossman
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Shared Medical Appointments…Yay or Nay?
What would it feel like to sit in a room full of strangers (re: not doctors) and discuss that funny-looking skin thingy on the back of your neck, out-of-the-ordinary emotions, weight gain, post-holiday surge in cholesterol, or that thing-I-shouldn't-mention-here? Blabbering through your litany of health issues in front of others is a growing trend in […] [Read More]
Pivotal "Yes" Moments in Our Lives
Saying "no" feels safe. "No" closes off the unknown, gets us out of {more} work, and staves off relationships we just don't want to be part of. But it also shuts the door to opportunity. We may be able to "no" our way into our comfort zones, but we're also stunting our growth (whether we […] [Read More]
Be a Tourist in Your Own City
Who says you have to take a big vacation this year? If you're like me though, then you will probably get the itch to explore a bit (especially when spring and summer hit). Not only that, but vacations offer a concentrated amount of time together with family and friends that is more difficult to find […] [Read More]
Shed Your Debt Before they Pull the Plug on Reality TV
You've got 1,440 minutes today, and I'd like you to take just one to envision this: Getting back to the right side of Zero {by adding lots of zeroes to the left of that stubborn decimal point} Freeing up cash in your paycheck to save towards what makes your heart flutter Donating and giving freely […] [Read More]
4 Ways to Make Extra Cash in College
I had a lot of "odd jobs" in college. The most normal one was my federal work study job as a library desk assistant at $5.15 per hour. Then on Saturdays, I would pick up a group of Amish people and drive them to and from a local market where they sold goods (my most […] [Read More]
An Amish Person Taught Me the Greatest Benefit to Paring Down Spending
I used to drive Amish for a living (well, if you can call working summers and holidays in-between college semesters 'a living'). Ah, memories. Like that time I took an Amish family on the metro in D.C., or the group of young Amish couples going up to their cabin for the night with their cassette […] [Read More]
Our Debt Load would have Sunk Us in Unemployment
I talk about a lot of different subjects on this blog—living it up in Frugal Decadence, squeezing out savings to put towards retirement, scams to avoid, the Drugstore Game, making the most of what you've got—but the one subject I want to focus on today is the importance of paying off your debt load. My motivation […] [Read More]


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Treatments for cancer in children and teenagers
Your child´s treatment will depend on the stage, grade and type of cancer cells that they have. The stage looks at the size of the cancer and if it has spread. The grade can tell if the cancer grows quickly or slowly. Your child could have a low, moderate or high grade cancer.
The aim of surgery is to remove the cancer cells from your child´s body and the tissue around it. Surgery is possible if the tumour is found in one place only or if the lymph nodes nearby are involved. For more information, call the National Cancer Helpline 1800 200 700 and speak to a specialist nurse.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to cure or control cancer. These drugs can be given on their own or with each other. Many cancer patients receive a combination of two or three chemotherapy drugs. Chemotherapy can also be given before or after radiotherapy and surgery. The drugs can either be injected into the bloodstream or given in tablet form. Please see our Understanding Chemotherapy booklet, which you can download from our "Important cancer information booklets" list on the right hand side of this page, for more about chemotherapy.
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Advanced cancer means that the cancer has spread from the area where it first started. If it spreads in the area around the tumour, it is called local spread. If it spreads to other areas of the body, it is called secondary cancer or metastatic cancer.
It is usually not possible to cure advanced cancer. Treatment can be given to control the cancer and to improve your child´s quality of life. Treatments can involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and biological therapy, as mentioned above. Your child may also be seen by the palliative care team at this time. This team is there to help with any symptoms that may occur and to support your child and your family through treatment. For more information on palliative care, please see our booklet: Precious Times (pdf 1.1MB).
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The type of side-effects your child will get depends on the type of treatment, the dose, the duration and their own general health. Your child´s doctor will discuss any likely side-effects before treatment. Some treatments may cause symptoms like less resistance to infection, nausea, loss of appetite or hair loss. Many treatments cause fatigue.
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Tony Stark has been battling bad guys and protecting innocent civilians since he first donned his mechanized armor in the 1963 debut of Iron Man in Marvel Comics. Over the years, Stark's suit has allowed him to smash through walls, fly through the air like a human jet, control a bewildering array of weaponry by thought alone, and perform an uncountable number of other fantastic feats. The man who showed us all what it would take to become Batman probes whether science-and humankind-is up to the task of inventing a real-life Iron Man. E. Paul Zehr physically deconstructs Iron Man to find out how we could use modern-day technology to create a suit of armor similar to the one Stark made. Applying scientific principles and an incredibly creative mind to the question, Zehr looks at how Iron Man's suit allows Stark to become a superhero. He discusses the mind-boggling and body-straining feats Iron Man performed to defeat villains like Crimson Dynamo, Iron Monger, and Whiplash and how such acts would play out in the real world. Zehr finds that science is nearing the point where a suit like Iron Man's could be made. But superherodom is not just about technology. Zehr also discusses our own physical limitations and asks whether an extremely well-conditioned person could use Iron Man's armor and do what he does. A scientifically sound look at brain-machine interfaces and the outer limits where neuroscience and neural plasticity meet, Inventing Iron Man is a fun comparison between comic book science fiction and modern science. If you've ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be the ultimate human-machine hero, then this book is for you.
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E. Paul Zehr is a professor of neuroscience and kinesiology at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, and the author of Becoming Batman: The Possibility of a Superhero, also published by Johns Hopkins. For more information about finding your inner superhero, visit www.inventingironman.com.
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"Back in the sixties, when I first dreamed up the concept of Iron Man, I thought, 'What if a man had a suit of armor, like the knights of old - but modern armor that housed all sorts of miniaturized, technical weaponry? Such a man would seem to be the ultimate superhero.' At first, I didn't give much thought to what that suit of armor might mean to the man inside - how it might affect his body and/or his brain and subtly blur the line between human and machine. But now, almost 40 years later, E. Paul Zehr has tackled that very subject. Inventing Iron Man is his fascinating vision of the real life implications of my original concept." (Stan Lee, comic icon and creator of Iron Man) "E. Paul Zehr, surely one of the coolest of professors, has done something interesting, enlightening, and maybe just a bit quixotic; he has built a bridge between the fantasy science of superhero comics and the eyes-front innovations of real-life technological innovators." (Dennis O'Neil, Iron Man writer and editor)"


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Winfried country estate In a densely populated country like the Netherlands, the Winfried estate with ample space around is a rare treasure. The Winfried estate is an original, stylish, private estate with interesting recorded history and provenance. It consists of approximately 35 acres with a park, meadows, two houses, a pool and a large secluded private woodland, which is surrounded by nature, forest and two neighbouring estates. It's located at the front of the old road between the cities Apeldoorn and Zwolle. The estate is located near these cities, as well as to the river IJssel, with beautiful nature. The cities of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem are in aradius of about 100 kilometres away.Winfried means Man of Peace. The Winfried estate is located in Wapenveld, a townwhich forms part of the community Heerde of which the history goes back far intothe Middle Ages. The estate was founded by Dr. Zürcher: physician, linguistic and visual artist with an impressive network, but best known as a patron of the famous Dutch writerMultatuli. Zürcher wrote an autobiography, which was titled Winfried.Two important buildings mark the estate: House Winfried, a monumental 1916 villa designed by architect M. Meijerink, reputed for country villas and castles. There's a very spacious coach house with integral horse stables and a facade length of over 20 metres.An interesting detail is an original power house located separately from the villa.The park includes a bird meadow with a large pond, a secret garden behind 100 metres rhododendrons. The large pastures are directly accessible from the centrally located stables. The meadows and the park include a sprinkler system from a source which also provides water for the pool and the pond fountain.Unique for the Netherlands is the gas free underground shelter and a monumental large (30x40 m) oval natural swimming/boating lake makes the estate unique, as well as the private forest.Although the Winfried estate is a whole, for the law it is separated into two estates, Winfried house and Winfried Klein house, which offers several options. The status of 'natural monument' also provides various tax advantages.If desired, there is the possibility of acquiring one of the two estates. Partial business use provides additional attractive tax options. A plan for construction is present.Classification Winfried HouseWinfried house is a striking, spacious and bright villa with especially large windows, covered terraces and balconies that overlook the park and the forest.BasementA large and high cellar for provision or stoke kettle with an original wine cellar, apple cellar and a storage space.Ground floorStately entrance with columns, vestibule, spacious marble vestibule, spacious central hall with a monumental staircase, an open fireplace and access to the authentic round conservatory with access to park, wardrobe, men's lounge, sitting room with patio doors to the terrace,dining room with patio doors to the terrace and entrance to the original dessert kitchen, with access to cooking kitchen and utility room that provides access to the basement and also to the garden; attached is a double garage which can be reached from the house.1st FloorSpacious hall with balcony, master bedroom with exit to a large covered porch balcony, followed by a large bathroom with original plumbing.Both the library and the lounge-/television room give access to a nice balcony overlooking the pond and the "front and rear meadow plots". There is a small bedroom with a loggia balcony, with access to a small modern bathroom; on the other side it is accessible from a large guest room with separate toilet.2nd Floor (attic)Large loft space including two bedrooms with separate simple bathrooms with toilet, a utility room with central heating (with two recent boilers and with hot water installations), as well as a washing-, drying- and ironing room. The large open attic space features an originalroof construction.The Coach House (Winfried Klein)The beautiful coach house, fully restored in 1995, contains a number of features from the early 20th century, such as the chimneys and dormers. This multi-functional building, with an estimated capacity of 1,300 m3 and a usage area of approximately 360 m², offers opportunities as a house, office or guest accommodation. It has a new insulated roof.The house is suitable for occupancy but a unique possibility for business purposes also exists. Currently, it is used as a training and meeting place with some guest accommodations. There is also an authentic, indoor heated stable with 3 boxes.The front of Winfried Klein (frontage up to 25 metres!) is adjacent to the fully paved access road with a length of approximately 200 meters (original vowels). This road is separated from the street by a 30 metre wide lawn including an orchard with fruit trees.Layout:Entrance with toilet room containing two toilets, large L -shaped lounge / reception / meeting room with wooden floor and access to terrace garden featured with a fireplace with a marble hearth, a hall and technical room with wardrobe. The kitchen and separate kitchen are also accessible by a back door through the garden and connected to a large meeting room (former coach section) with large windows and double doors to the front, to the apple orchard, workshop and a separate studio. The stables are accessible from the outside of the coach house.Floor:Overflow with an archive or dressing room, two large bedrooms, both with balcony and panoramic view, a work room with pantry and access to a paved very sunny terrace of 60 square meters and a large meeting room (with separate entrance), bathroom with separate toilet.Outbuildings:Behind the coach house is the renovated carrier house including a cellar. It features an attic with a new tiled roof which stretches out over the path between the kitchen and pheasantry of Klein Winfried as a porch, so that a little courtyard is formed.Behind a wooded area is a large wooden, covered garage (12x6 m) with adjacent parking space.The coach house overlooks the walled former kitchen garden of 4,000 square meters, which now serves as a kitchen garden with a large lawn. There is a wooden shed with a stone foundation.In 1939 a gas-tight underground shelter was designed by architect C. Hellingman. Nowadays it's still completely in its original state.A wooden barn with horse stables, garage and storage.Original monumental, re-roofed electricity cottage that provided power in 1913 to all buildings on the estate.Dressing room with a cellar underneath near the pool and a small wooden bathing house with a covering terrace.Details:* The house is built with cavity walls and double windows. The condition of the house is extremely good. The particular details are preserved like ornamental frames on the ceilings, parquet, windows and doors, the staircase, the crockery cupboards in the kitchen, the flooring,the pillars and the mantelpieces of the fireplaces.* There are 6 beautiful original fireplaces in the house with monumental chimneys, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets.* Throughout the house are the original white parquet floors and partlymarbled floors, placards and original granite floors.* The estimated volume is 1,750 m3 with a total area of approximately415 m².* Winfried is a private estate which is not open to the public and has a NSW status (Act 1928).* The estate has two private entrances, the main entrance with a 200 metres original paved driveway from the road.Bank guarantee:When a purchasing-agreement is established, a deposit / bank guarantee is required by the seller. This is 10% of the purchase price and shall (within 10 days after completion of the finalpurchase agreement) be received by the notary.Acceptance through agreement. The seller reserves the right of refusal.
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Late breaking report from Dan Holmes and the Bonneville speed record team at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Today they made a run at just over 120 miles an hour on a Bullet. It was a Nitrous assisted Bullet at that.. On the return run they estimate that they were going about 130 when they suffered some problems. Even at that they came across the finish line at over 100MPH. More tomorrow


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Wedding Photographers, Go Beyond Facebook and Twitter in Your Social Media Strategy
Posted By Natalie Bradley On March 29, 2011 @ 12:29 am In Video Blog Posts | 4 Comments
More and more wedding photographers are using Facebook and Twitter today, but relatively few are taking advantage of other useful social networking sites, such as Digg and StumbleUpon. In this video, I look at ways that you can leverage these sites to market your business.
4 Comments To "Wedding Photographers, Go Beyond Facebook and Twitter in Your Social Media Strategy"
#1 Comment By Bjarte Edvardsen On April 2, 2011 @ 11:45 am
But are the brides on Digg and Stumbleupon? Why hang out where the clients aren't?
Digg and Stumbleupon may be good for a lot of stuff, but I'm not convinced it's the ideal thing for wedding photographers. I would rather suggest putting more effort into writing own blog posts - and link these to the portfolio - which could pop up in various search terms.
#2 Comment By Glenwood Springs CO Photographer On April 3, 2011 @ 11:42 pm
I signed up for Stumbleupon, but every time I try to log in, they tell me it's the wrong user name or password. Then I try to have them send a new password and they tell me the email is incorrect. So I try to re-sign up, and they tell me my email is already in use. But like Bjarte said, I don't think couples are on those sites. Karen
#3 Comment By Natalie Bradley On April 7, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
When you digg and stumbleupon, it does help your name come up more times out there with searches. The more you are "bookmarked," the better people are able to find you and the more search engines find you "attractive". So, for this particular example, it's not just about the brides hanging out here. While some do hang out here, it's about a larger picture for your marketing pie.
Yes, write your blog posts and link to your portfolio - but THEN digg these and bookmark them in stumbleupon. This isn't about NOT doing those things. It's about taking what you're doing already to the next level to get you more exposure in the marketplace.
#4 Comment By Redes informaticas On April 17, 2011 @ 11:53 am
Muy buen blog, adoro la fotografía!
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This site features information about constructing a LEGO model of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission Core Observatory. Two options for building the GPM model are provided: students can construct a 3D model on the LEGO website or... (View More) build an actual LEGO model of the satellite (information is provided for purchasing individual parts or for purchasing a pre-packaged kit). In addition to learning about the primary components of the GPM satellite, students will also learn facts about the mission, its technology and instrumentation. (View Less)
Fresh water resources- their quantity, location and distribution- are briefly discussed in this two-page article. The article can be used as a "reading to be informed" activity in a stand-alone fashion or can be incorporated into a lesson plan.
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This iOS app for iPhone, iPad and iTouch, allows families and educators to investigate and learn about the Sun at home, at school, or anywhere. It provides 13 free, easy to use, hands-on activities, plus live images of the Sun from NASA's SDO... (View More) satellite, videos of the Sun, and more. Each activity includes material lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations. Some of the activities and media pieces are also available on the project website. The activity materials are widely available and inexpensive. (View Less)
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Emphasizing the synergies between science and engineering, these video clips highlight the research of professional ocean scientists and engineers in various disciplines. The clips are accompanied by additional relevant content including images,... (View More) data visualizations, graphs, animations, and other information. Content has been organized into more than a dozen thematic areas such as Solving Old Problems with New Technology and Small Scale Observations and Large Scale Ideas. All content has been aligned with science and engineering practices from the Next Generation Science Standards, including "asking questions and solving problems" and "planning and carrying out investigations," providing applicable resources for teachers who want to provide role models of effective practice for their students. (View Less)
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The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has approved a master development plan that could bring businesses and jobs to the currently empty lot near Lobo Village.
The regents approved the plan Tuesday morning.
It could eventually lead to restaurants and shops near the student housing development.
About 900 students live at Lobo Village, located relatively far from campus near Avenida Cesar Chavez and I-25.


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Moctoberfest is a month-long celebration of Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball. It includes historical moments, social media interactions and introduction to UTC's freshmen among the myriad of video tributes and stories.
Day 16 remembers the 1985 NIT Quarterfinalists. Gerald Wilkins led the Mocs on an epic run that nearly reached Madison Square Garden and the NIT semifinals.
The attached video tells the tale. Chattanooga started with a two-point 67-65 win over Clemson which featured future NBA World Champion Horace Grant. That was followed by an improbable 85-84 overtime triumph at Lamar.
The Mocs trailed by seven with less than a minute-and-a-half remaining in regulation before sending it into overtime. Eugene Deal's full-court inbounds pass to Gerald Wilkins set the blueprint for future tournament heroics as his 15-footer at the buzzer sent the game into overtime.
After the Lamar win, the Mocs tried to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit at Louisville, but it was not meant to be. The Cardinals held on for a 71-66 win and UTC's run ended.
Wilkins averaged 25 points per game in the tournament. It was highlight-reel finish to a stellar three-year career for one of the all-time greats in the school's annals. He went on to play 900 NBA games averaging 13 points per contest scoring nearly 12,000 points in 13 seasons in the league.
Chattanooga opens the season Monday, November 12, against Tennessee Temple in McKenzie Arena at 7 p.m. Season tickets for a school-record 18-game home slate are available. Call 266-MOCS (6627), go online here at GoMocs.com or stop by the Gate One McKenzie Arena Ticket Office.
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page (ChattanoogaMocs), or on Twitter (@GoMocsMBB & @GoMocs).
Find out how to join the UTC Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here.MOCTOBERFEST
1 - First NCAA DI Game
2 - Walter "Moose" McGary
3 - Stephen McDowell
4 - 1980 Recruiting Class
5 - Gerald Wilkins 4-point Play
6 - Social Media Factoid: UTC's 10 NCAA appearances are the most in the SoCon since joining the league in 1977-78. Leaders: Chattanooga 10, Davidson 7, ETSU 6, Marshall 3, App State 2, Furman 2, Wofford 2, Western Carolina 1, UNCG 1 and College of Charleston 1. Sources: http://twitter.com/GoMocsMBB & http://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaMocs
7 - LeVert Threats to Keith Nelson Buzzer-Beater
8 - 1st NCAA Tournament Win
9 - Social Media Factoid: Today's Moctoberfest Factoid is in honor of tomorrow's 30 minutes or less ticket promotion. Derrick Kirce holds the UTC record for career 30-point games with 5 in his 2 seasons (1990-91). He scored 1,113 points which is a school record for a two-year player averaging 19.5 points per contest, another all-time leading mark. Chad Copeland (1993-94) is the only Moc with back-to-back 30-pt games. He scored 30 in a home win over Southern Miss on Jan. 2, 1994 and followed with 33 keying a one-point road win three nights later at Furman. Sources: http://twitter.com/GoMocsMBB & http://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaMocs
10 - Drazen Zlovaric Makes ESPN Top 10 Plays
11 - TRIVIA GIVEAWAY: Who led the Mocs in scoring in the two 1997 NCAA Tournament wins over Georgia and Illinois? Answer: Willie Young with 39 (24 vs. UGa/15 vs. Illini).
12 - Meet Gee McGhee
13 - Ty Patterson Beats Shot Clock in 2009 SoCon Championship Game
14 - Meet Alex Bran
15 - Meet Eric Robertson
16 - 1985 NIT Quarterfinalists
17 - Deal's Pass to Wilkins in 1985 NIT at Lamar
19 - Dontay Hampton Coast to Coast Game Winner
21 - Chris Mims Game Winner in 1997 SoCon Championship


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PHOENIX -- 'Tis the season for holiday parties and that often means socializing with co-workers away from the office.
Don't let the change in scenery fool you, said Ryan Naylor, founder of LocalWork.com.
"Understand the office party is just an extension of the business day," he said. "Be sure to dress up to standards."
Most of us know it's not a good idea to talk politics, religion or anything too personal at the office party, but Naylor said he often gets asked whether drinking alcohol is okay.
"This is a personal decision and we recommend that you make the decision before you even go to the party. Make sure you limit yourself and take cues from some of your higher-ups. When you're planning, make sure you bring cash if it's a cash bar. Make sure you don't have that awkward moment when you suddenly realize you don't have cash."
Naylor said office parties are an easy opportunity to network with people you work with every day and those you rarely or never see in other departments.
"Come with a series of questions to ask your colleagues. 'What kind of hobbies do you enjoy? What are some activities you like to do on weekends?' And find similarities that you can draw from."
If you're bringing a guest, be sure to introduce and include them in conversations and reach out to your colleagues' guests.
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Mother Model Management is a boutique agency. The Clarkes don't charge the models for start-up costs, like test shots and portfolio pictures. "We want to stay small to help as many people as we can," says Mary.
Now that their own kids are older, they travel with their girls. This month, they will fly to New York, Milan and Paris. "It's a lonely business," Mary explains. "It's nice for the girls to have family and extra support. It wouldn't be the same if we weren't available."
"They all have a connection to home," Jeff adds.
Currently, Mother Model Management has 25 models, mostly from Missouri and Iowa, placed with bookers in the major fashion markets.
The Clarkes are careful about who they decide to represent. Just ask Flutie, who recently spent two weeks traveling with Jeff and Mary across the Midwest scouting for contestants for his new show, MTV Model Makers.
"We were at the state fair," he recalls. "It was surreal. I saw this beautiful girl, about five-ten, screaming at her parents. I said to Mary and Jeff, 'Look at that!' But Mary wouldn't even approach her. She thought the girl was conveying the mannerisms of disrespect. Mary said to me, 'We have the liberty of handpicking who we want to work with.'"
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"We're not stalkers," they say. "You're so beautiful. Have you ever thought about being a model?"
"My parents thought it was a scam," Kayla Travers remembers. "I did some research on their website and was like, 'Look how legit they are! They discovered Ashton Kutcher!' My dad said, 'We'll talk to Mary. She sounded really nice.'"
"We want to be careful and respectful and honest," Mary says. "That's why we meet with the parents."
"We had all the old conceptions of the industry, the eating disorders, the fast life," says Mary McGrath, Cat's mother. "Mary and Jeff assured us from the beginning they would keep a close tab on her. I don't feel like I'm fighting with them about things that are important."
The Clarkes keep in touch through phone calls and occasional meetings. "It's not a whole lot of time," says Cat, "maybe a few hours every few weeks. They usually come to us. They taught me stuff I never thought about, like how to hold myself, the different angles, how to use the light, to keep my mouth slightly open."
"Modeling is acting in still," explains Travers, who has been performing in community theater productions since she was six. ("Yeah, I know," she laughs, "two of the most fickle industries.")
"I had to learn poses and face looks," McGrath says. Does she give them nicknames, like the male models in the movie Zoolander? "No, no names." She won't demonstrate one, either, even though her ten-year-old sister Clare looks on hopefully. "They don't like me to smile. High fashion is more serious."
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When the Clarkes decide a girl is mature enough to work, they send pictures to agents in New York. "We expect agencies to trust our judgment," Mary says. "When we get a lukewarm reaction, we get frustrated. It's like, What are you not seeing? If we believe in someone, we keep going. We don't give up until we're exhausted."
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"I went to New York with my mom for the first time this summer," McGrath recounts. "We were there for ten days. It was crazy. We were constantly running around from the agency to photo shoots. We learned the subway system really fast."
"The biggest misconception is that it's all glitz and glamour," Travers says. "It's a business. You have to treat it like a business."
"I love America's Next Top Model," McGrath says, "but it's much harder than they make it seem. It can take two or three hours just to do your hair. They yank it and it hurts. And then there are the high heels. It gets painful. I'd rather play volleyball."
Travers was chosen for the Marc by Marc Jacobs show during Spring Fashion Week last February. Jacobs is her favorite designer and she was thrilled, but she discovered that runway shows are difficult.
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Changes from 2011-12 onwards Changes before 2011-12 Changes to General Regulations which take effect from 2014-15
Promotion of Borderline Candidates: Undergraduate
1 Any candidate who is 0.5% or less below a boundary should be promoted automatically to the higher class.
2 Any candidate whose mark falls within a 2.0% band below automatic promotion will be CONSIDERED for promotion to the higher class.
3 Any candidate who has 50% or more of the 16 units listed below in the higher classification should be promoted automatically. RSC's data modelling suggests that around 50% of candidates in the 2% band would be promoted.The calculation should be based on 16 Units:
Where a candidate does not have marks from the second academic stage or from the placement (or any final stage modules which do not carry marks), these units are removed from the calculation and promotion is based on 50% or more of the remaining units.
Promotion of Borderline Candidates: Postgraduate
4 The borderline band for a Master's programme of 180 credits is 0.5% or less below a borderline.
6 The borderline for candidates for Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma programmes should be 0.5% below a grade boundary. Students within 0.5% of a boundary will be promoted automatically.
Condonement Policy (UGT and PGT)
7 The minimum thresholds for condonement will be 35% for modules of Levels 4, 5 and 6 (undergraduate modules) and 45% for modules of Level 7 (postgraduate and some integrated Master's modules).
8 The number of credits that can be condoned for an individual candidate will be 60 credits in total across all stages for a Batchelor's Degree and no more than 80 credits in total across all stages of an integrated Master's programme. The amount of credit that may be condoned for postgraduate taught programmes should remain the same.
Exceptional circumstances (UGT and PGT)
9 Claims of ECs which are judged to meet University Regulations should be addressed at the level of the module/assessment concerned whenever possible (e.g. by allowing a further attempt with no penalty), or by putting in place provisions to address a special need (such allowing a longer length of time for an examination). These ECs will be deemed to be 'spent', i.e. already dealt with.
10 In the main, ECs which meet University Regulations will be dealt with at module level before the Final Stage. There may be a small number of ECs which meet University Regulations which it has not been possible to deal with at module level before the final Board for the programme is held. In the case of ECs of this type ('unspent' ECs) it is reasonable for Boards of Examiners to exercise academic judgement as follows:
Timescale for Introducing Changes
11 Changes to the way decisions on undergraduate and postgraduate borderline candidates are calculated should be brought in for the 2014-15 academic year. If a candidate would have received a higher class or grade under the previous approach candidates should be awarded the higher classification/grade of the two. The new method only will be used for all undergraduate students from 2017-18.
12 Policy on Condonement should change for all students from 2014-15. To prevent any adverse effects on current students who may have been condoned in earlier Stages, the cap on the number of credits that can be condoned across all stages for an individual candidate will come into effect for new entrants from 2014-15, and for all students from 2017-18.
13 Policy on Exceptional Circumstances should change for all students from the academic year 2014-15.
Aston Qualifications Frameworks
Proposed revisions to come into effect for 2014-15 are:
· Inclusion of the minimum contribution to curriculum and assessment which is required in order for an Aston undergraduate or postgraduate taught dual or multiple award to be made;
· Deletion of the Qualifications outside the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (including Aston Certificates and Diplomas) which have been superseded by the Aston Module Achievement (AMA);
· Recommendations from the Working Group on Part A of the Quality Code:
o Include a definition of learning outcomes and a link to University guidance;
o Include the existing national generic descriptors which apply to CertHE and DipHE intermediate awards;
o Articulate that learning outcomes for Master's Degrees are specified at programme level. PgC and PgD intermediate award outcomes are not specified.
o Rename the Regulations the Aston University Credit and Qualifications Framework, reflecting that credit values have always been included.
General Regulations for Taught Programmes
Proposed revisions (in bold italics) to come into effect for 2014-15 are:
· Deletion of references to number of hours of class tests/examinations
· Extension of the existing 'Fit to sit' regulation (General Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes R8.3 below) to all taught programmes.
8.3 By entering an examination room and viewing an examination or assessment paper students will be regarded as having deemed themselves to be able to undertake the assessment in question, subject to consideration of factors affecting performance (including factors which may arise subsequent to beginning an assessment) which are notified to the Board of Examiners by the student. In such cases the Examination Board will not normally allow the assessment to be retaken as if for the first time.
· Recommendation from the Working Group on Chapter B6 (Assessment of Students) of the Quality Code:
o To up-date the current terminology 'Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning AP(E)L' to 'Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)' in line with the Quality Code, and, to permit the award of RPL accrued and/or assessed subsequent to admission if deemed appropriate by the School/programme.
Conduct of Boards of Examiners
1 Exceptional Circumstances
Exceptional Circumstances
· the definition of Exceptional Circumstances to be used in General Regulations has been amended to clarify that the time at which ECs occur is the key issue not the duration of then. Proposed additions are in bold italics below:
Exceptional Circumstances are circumstances which cause a student to:
a perform less well in coursework or examinations than might have been expected on the basis of other work, or
b fail to meet submission deadlines.
In general, exceptional circumstances will be of a medical or personal nature significantly affecting the student at or during a relevant for any significant period of time and/or during the examination period and which can normally be corroborated by independent evidence.
· General Regulations for the Conduct of Boards of Examiners should be changed to reflect the process which is currently in place in all Schools i.e. that submission of ECs is made to the chair of the ECAP rather than to the Chair of the Programme Board of Examiners
2 Boards of Examiners
· Recommendations from the Working Group on Chapter B6 (Assessment of Students) of the Quality Code:
o To make explicit that the powers of the Board of Examiners are to act within the scope of General Regulations.
o To specify that in the rare cases that a Board of Examiners or ECAP is inquorate with respect to internal membership the appropriate Associate Dean is empowered to permit the Board to continue, with full circulation of the record of the meeting to members.
o To define that the role, processes for, and limits to chair's action for Boards of Examiners or ECAP are as follows: that the chair is empowered to take action which is within the University's Regulations, normally, to take account of matters which have come to light after a meeting has been held. Members of the Board or Panel should be consulted in complex cases, especially if a precedent will be set by a decision taken by Chair's action.
Discipline of Students
Significant revisions proposed are:
· The Authorised Officers will no longer include the Executive Dean or their nominee;
· Academic Offences: Revision to the definition of plagiarism to cover intentional and unintentional acts as follows 'Intentional and unintentional acts of plagiarism (whether reckless or otherwise) will be construed as offences'.
· Academic Offences: inclusion of a new offence of Commissioning/purchasing – where a student commissions or purchases from someone else, a piece of written work and submits it as their own original piece of written work. There does not have to be a financial transaction involved;
· Addition of the following paragraph on the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education
If a student is not satisfied with the way that the University has considered their appeal they may apply to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) for an independent review of the case. The OIA operates an independent student complaints scheme pursuant to the Higher Education Act 2004. The OIA will normally review a case only if all internal University procedures have been exhausted. Complainants who are considering an application to the OIA are therefore advised to contact the Academic Registrar to confirm that this is the case and to obtain a 'completion of procedures letter', if this has not already been provided. If you require assistance in submitting a complaint you may wish to contact the Advice and Representation Centre in Aston Students' Union. Aston, like all Universities, is required to comply with the rules of the OIA's scheme. The service provided by the OIA is free to students.
· A number of minor up-dates and clarifications are also proposed (details available on request).
NEW General Regulations On Fitness To Study
General Regulations on Fitness to Study, REG/14/473(1).
Terms and Conditions for Enrolment
The section 'Use of Software and Electronic Resources'has been amended.
General Editorial and Format Changes (all Regulations)
Regulations are subject to minor clarifications, formatting and up-dating prior to publication. Major changes (if any) will be referred for approval by Senate (by Chair's action) prior to publication.
Changes approved by Senate for 2011-12 onwards
What's new for students 2013-14
What's new for students 2012-13 What's new for students 2011-12
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What's new in General Regulations 2009 | 2010 What's New in Examination and Assessment Regulations 2009 | 2010 What's new in regulations on student discipline 2010
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