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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors require psychometrically rigorous measures to assess their psychosocial well-being. Without methodologically adequate scales the accuracy of information obtained on the prevalence of needs, predictors of risk, and the potential success of any interventions, can be questioned. This review assessed the psychometric properties of measures designed specifically to identify the psychosocial health of this unique population.
Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL and EMBASE databases were searched to identify measures developed to assess the psychosocial health of AYA cancer survivors. Searches were limited to the years 1998-2008. A search of Medline revealed that the number of publications related to the assessment of psychosocial well-being in AYA cancer survivors prior to this period were minimal. The psychometric properties of identified measures were evaluated against pre-determined and generally accepted psychometric criteria including: reliability (internal consistency and test-retest); validity (face, content, construct, and criterion); responsiveness; acceptability; and feasibility.
Seven quality of life measures met the inclusion criteria. No measures of unmet need were identified. All seven measures reported adequate internal consistency, face, content, and construct validity. Test-retest reliability, criterion (predictive) validity, responsiveness, acceptability, and feasibility were rarely examined.
There is a need to further evaluate the psychometric properties of existing quality of life measures for AYA cancer survivors. Valid, reliable, and acceptable measures which can assess the psychosocial needs of this population should also be developed.
The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer
Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of mortality among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) resulting in approximately 134,000 deaths worldwide, each year [1]. AYAs have been broadly defined as young people between the ages of 15 and 30 years [2-4]. Advances in treatment mean that between 73-82% of AYA diagnosed with cancer will now survive up to five years post-diagnosis [5-8]. Increasing survival rates mean that a greater number of AYAs are living longer with the psychosocial sequelae of their cancer diagnosis and its treatment [7-10]. AYAs not only experience the wide range of physical, psychological, social and spiritual concerns of cancer survivors of all ages, but often have additional and unique needs due to their cancer occurring during a crucial stage of their personal and social development [11-13].
Diversity of AYAs with cancer
Cancer survivorship has been defined as beginning from the time of cancer diagnosis and includes people at various stages of the disease trajectory [14]. Although grouped due to their unique developmental phase, AYA cancer survivors represent a variety of socio-demographic backgrounds and cancer types. Some AYA survivors include students who live with their families, while others are employed and live independently [15,16]. The majority have a history of lymphoma, leukaemia, invasive skin, genital, endocrine, brain or bone cancer [4,6-8].
The acute psychosocial impact of cancer and its treatment
The acute psychosocial impact of cancer and its treatment may be substantial. Some AYAs experience physical side-effects such as pain, vomiting, and nausea [17,18]. These physical symptoms can lead to high levels of distress in young people, and can limit their ability to engage in normal activities such as attending school or work [15]. Participation in social events is often restricted, and can mean that normal adolescent rites of passage, such as the formation of identity and independence are inadequately achieved [12,19,20]. This lack of social interaction with peers can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness [11,12]. Side-effects of treatment such as weight loss, hair loss or impaired physical development can impact on perceived body image and can contribute to loss of self-confidence [12,19,21]. Feelings of hopelessness or anxiety have also been reported [2,22]. A young person's cancer diagnosis can also lead to changes in family dynamics and impact on their relationships with parents, siblings, and significant others [12,13,19].
The long-term psychosocial impact of cancer and its treatment
Although some acute psychosocial consequences cease once treatment is completed, others can have a long-term impact on the psychosocial health of the survivor. Compared with other young people their age, some long-term AYA cancer survivors report poorer health outcomes including higher rates of obesity, anxiety and depression [20,23,24]. Some also experience cognitive impairment which can impact on employment and educational attainment [25,26]. Concerns related to reduced fertility and sexual dysfunction are also prevalent among AYA cancer survivors [27,28].
Approaches to assessing the psychosocial health of cancer survivors
The widely accepted World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of health encompasses physical, mental and social aspects of well-being, all of which are inextricably linked and contribute to the global health of the individual [6]. This necessitates the use of multi-dimensional rather than uni-dimensional measures in order to develop a comprehensive assessment of the health of an individual [29]. Multi-dimensional measures of health assess elements of physical, psychological, social, and often spiritual well-being [29]. For cancer patients these generally include measures of quality of life (QoL) and perceived need. QoL measures assess an individual's perception of their current health status compared with their health expectations [29,30]. In contrast, measures of perceived need identify the needs individuals regard as being unmet and the magnitude of help likely to be required to address them [31,32]. While there are a number of QoL and unmet needs tools for adult cancer patients and survivors [33,34], few measures specific to AYA cancer survivors have been identified [35-39]. Given the unique needs and experiences of this group, psychosocial health measures developed and validated with this population are needed to accurately assess well-being.
Self-report rather than proxy measurement is generally preferred for assessing psychosocial health. Although proxy measurement may allow for the inclusion of patients who are too ill or do not have the necessary literacy skills to participate alone, proxies can tend to base their assessment on their impression of the patient, rather than the actual situation [40,41]. Proxies are also more inclined to focus on negative or extreme behaviour rather than positive or usual behaviour [41].
As well as being assessed by self-report and covering broad psychosocial domains, measures designed to assess the psychosocial well-being of AYA cancer survivors need to be able to accurately reflect the unique experiences of this population. Such measures should be able to capture, and be sensitive to, changes in psychosocial health across the disease trajectory so that the effectiveness of interventions can be assessed [38]. Measures also need to be psychometrically robust so that the prevalence of needs, and subgroups of young people experiencing high needs, can be accurately identified [38].
The aim of this review is to critically examine the psychometric properties of multi-dimensional, self report measures developed to assess the psychosocial health of AYA cancer survivors.
Database search to identify relevant publications
Medline, PsychINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL databases were searched to identify publications which described the development of measures for assessing psychosocial outcomes in AYA cancer survivors. These databases were chosen as they all provide extensive coverage of journals in the field of cancer research.
The database search was performed using the following combinations of keywords: [neoplasm or cancer or oncol*] and [adoles* or teenager or young adult or youth] and [perceived need* or unmet need* or quality of life or psychosocial or distress] and [develop* or questionnaire or survey or measure or scale] and [psychometric or reliability or validity or acceptability]. Results of the search were limited to the English language and covered the last ten years from 1998 to 2008. This timeframe was selected as a preliminary search of Medline for all AYA related psychosocial research without a year limitation revealed that there had been minimal (< 17%) research output in field prior to 1998 (Figure 1), with only one publication before 1988 identified (one publication in 1976). Appraisal of these 23 publications revealed that no additional measures met the inclusion criteria (outlined below) prior to 1998.
Figure 1. Number of publications related to the assessment of psychosocial well-being in AYA cancer survivors by year (1988-2008).
Duplicate publications, and publications which did not specifically describe the development, psychometric properties, or acceptability of a measure, were excluded. Full text articles of the remaining publications were obtained and reviewed to identify relevant measures.
Inclusion and exclusion of measures
While AYAs are commonly defined as 15-30 year olds, definitions in the literature vary [2-4]. Therefore, an inclusive approach was employed whereby scales developed for use with young people less than 15 years but with an upper age limit between 15 and 30 years were included (eg 12-20 years). Similarly, scales developed for use with populations older than 15 years but less than 30 years were included (eg 16-28 years).
Measures which met all of the following criteria were included in the study for coding: 1) quantitative; 2) developed or validated in English; 3) multi-dimensional and measured at least the following three psychosocial domains: physical, psychological, and social; 4) cancer specific; 5) assessed the well-being of patients or survivors; 6) developed specifically for AYA or included participants aged between15-30 years in their sample; and 7) completed by self-report.
After identifying measures which met all of the inclusion criteria, a second search of all databases by 'measure name' was performed to ensure that all publications relating to each identified measure were obtained.
Measure coding
Sample characteristics
In order to accurately assess the psychometric properties of a measure, the sample used to develop the measure should be described [42]. Measure development papers were examined to determine whether the following sample characteristics were reported: a) inclusion and exclusion criteria; b) setting; c) response rate; d) sample size; e) age of participants; f) proportion of male and female participants; g) cancer type; and h) cancer treatment stage.
Psychometric properties
Measures were coded using pre-defined criteria considered important for scale development and health outcome measurement [42-51]. The rigorousness of each measure was assessed against criteria for: a) reliability; b) validity; c) responsiveness; d) acceptability; e) feasibility; and f) cross-cultural adaptation, summarised in Table 1.
Table 1. Summary of psychometric properties and criteria used to review measures.
Inter-rater agreement of coding existing measures
One reviewer used the inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify measures for inclusion in the review. A second reviewer cross-checked 15% of the measures, to confirm their inclusion and exclusion status. The psychometric criteria of all included measures were reviewed by the first author and checked by the second.
Database search to identify relevant publications
The initial search of the Medline, PsychINFO, EMBASE and CINAHL databases identified a total of 552 publications related to assessing psychosocial outcomes in AYA cancer survivors, with 436 papers having been published in the last ten years (1998-2008). Of these 436 publications, 91 were duplicates and 146 did not describe the development of a measure. The remaining 199 publications described the development of 204 measures.
197 measures did not meet the inclusion criteria (Figure 2), leaving seven measures to be included in the psychometric review. These included the: 1) Adolescent Quality of Life Instrument (AQoL)[35,36]; 2) Minneapolis-Manchester Quality of Life Instrument (MMQL) - Adolescent Form [52-54]; 3) Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 3.0 Cancer Module Child and Adolescent (C&A) Forms [55-58]; 4) Quality of Life - Cancer Survivors (QOL-CS) validation in childhood cancer survivors [16]; 5) Pediatric Cancer Quality of Life Inventory - 32 Short Form (PCQL-32) [59-61]; 6) Pediatric Cancer Quality of Life Inventory (PCQL) Modular Approach [62]; and 7) Perceived Illness Experience Scale (PIE)[63,64].
Figure 2. Flowchart of the publication and measure inclusion and exclusion process. *Some publications described the development ofmore than one measure. ** Development of some measures were reported across more than one publication.
Six measures were developed in the United States, one was developed in the United Kingdom [63,64]. A description of each measure's domains and number of items is presented in Table 2.
Table 2. Items and domains of measures included in the review.
Sample characteristics
Overall, reporting of the sample accrual method and the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of participants for each measure was comprehensive (Table 3). Of the seven measures, three did not report a response rate, one did not describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and one measure did not report the proportion of male and female participants or cancer type.
Table 3. Reported sample characteristics for each measure.
All measures were developed using samples recruited through hospitals or medical centres. Sample sizes ranged from 41-291 participants, and age of participants ranged from 5-28 years (mean range of 10.9-21.8 years). The proportion of males and females was reasonably equally distributed. For the majority of studies, the greatest proportion of young people had been diagnosed with Leukaemia. Cancer treatment stage ranged from newly on treatment to 3-27 years post-diagnosis.
Psychometric properties
An overall summary of the psychometric properties reported for each measure can be seen in Table 4.
Table 4. Summary of psychometric properties reported for each measure.
Internal consistency
Table 5 shows five measures had at least one domain with poor internal consistency (Cronbach's alphas < 0.70), although their total scale internal consistency was adequate. Two measures did not report internal consistency for their domains (AQoL and PCQL Modular Approach), however both the pain and nausea modules of the PCQL Modular Approach had a Cronbach's alpha > 0.70.
Table 5. Coding of reliability criteria for each measure.
Two measures examined test-retest reliability. For both studies, the second administration of the measure was within the recommended time-frame of 2-14 days. Only the MMQL Adolescent Form reported the intraclass correlations for the two administrations, with five of the seven domains having intraclass correlations > 0.70.
Table 6 shows six of the seven measures explored face and content validity, with most involving both AYA cancer survivors and health care providers in their development.
Table 6. Coding of validity criteria for each measure.
Five measures examined convergent or divergent validity against other existing measures. Hypotheses were supported by correlations > 0.40 or < 0.30. All of the measures were able to discriminate between known groups. Factor analysis was performed for two measures. None of the measures were examined for criterion (concurrent or predictive) validity.
Only two measures reported floor and ceiling effects (Table 7). None of the measures reported their ability to detect clinically important change over time.
Table 7. Coding of responsiveness, acceptability and feasibility for each measure.
Acceptability and feasibility
Table 7 also shows that the acceptability of the measures was poorly described with only four measures reporting missing items, and only three measures reporting their reading level. The reading levels that were reported however were appropriate for the population group. Feasibility, the time needed to administer, complete, and score the measure, was not reported for any of the measures.
Cross-cultural adaptation
Two measures, the MMQL Adolescent Form and PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module (C&A), have been adapted for cultures other than the United States. For the culturally adapted measures, similar reliability and validity to the original measure was reported. The reliability of MMQL Adolescent Form in an online format has also been verified.
All of the psychosocial measures developed for AYA cancer survivors included in this review showed high total scale internal consistency. However, only one measure reported test-retest reliability coefficients, and although intra-class correlations were reported for the total scale and domains, no item-level test-retest correlations were reported. This may present a problem because while the same overall domain score may be achieved from the first to the second administration, it is possible that the individual item scores that make up the domain score differ between administrations. This may compromise the stability of the measure over time.
Face, content, and construct validity for all of the measures were also psychometrically adequate. However, no measures reported predictive validity. This may reflect difficulties in identifying an appropriate 'gold standard' with which to compare AYA perceptions of their health, or difficulties related to longitudinal study designs such as cost and participant attrition. The implication of this is that the ability of these measures to predict the risk of future health outcomes in AYA cancer survivors remains unknown.
Reporting of measure responsiveness, acceptability and feasibility was poor. No measures reported their ability to detect clinically important change over time, raising questions about the sensitivity of these instruments. Reading level was only reported for three measures. This is of concern because, due to their illness, AYA cancer survivors may have missed a significant proportion of their schooling [15,65]. Poor readability and comprehension of items may lead to misinterpretation, or missing items altogether, thereby reducing the accuracy of results obtained.
Given the absence of findings regarding either test-retest reliability, or responsiveness and acceptability for all of the identified measures, it is difficult to recommend any of them as outcome measures for use in intervention studies. For some, the unknown ability of the measure to remain stable over time would make it difficult to assess whether changes on the measure were due to the intervention alone. For others, the undetermined responsiveness of the instrument would mean that if no change was observed, this could be either due to lack of sensitivity in the measure or lack of an intervention effect.
However, both the MMQL Adolescent Form and the PCQL-32 show promise as measures of quality of life for AYAs. The MMQL Adolescent Form showed good internal consistency (6/7 domains α > 0.70) and test-retest reliability at the domain level (5/7 domains ICC > 0.70). The PCQL-32 also reported good internal consistency, validity and acceptability. Further psychometric testing to establish item-level test-retest reliability and responsiveness for the MMQL, and test-retest reliability for the PCQL-32, is needed.
A literature search did not reveal any other reviews of psychosocial measures for AYA cancer survivors. However, the results of the current review appear to be commensurate with the findings of similar reviews of measures developed for use with other cancer populations. A review of quality of life instruments for use with adult cancer survivors [33]found that, of the nine measures identified, readability, acceptability, feasibility and predictive validity were rarely or (as in the case of predictive validity) never examined. Of the four measures that examined test-retest reliability, only one reported acceptable test-retest coefficients [33]. A comparable review of needs assessment instruments for cancer patients and their families also found that reading levels and sensitivity to change were poorly examined [34]. Similar trends were reported in a systematic review of instruments for the assessment of fatigue in cancer patients [66]. Of 14 instruments identified, only six were examined for test-retest reliability, and only seven analysed responsiveness [66]. In a review of cancer symptom assessment instruments, only one out of 21 identified instruments reported predictive validity [67].
It is interesting to note that all of the multidimensional measures included in this review assessed quality of life in AYA cancer survivors. No measures of perceived need were identified. Using only measures of quality of life may lead to assumptions being made about the type of help AYA cancer survivors would like, rather than allowing individuals to specifically indicate areas in which they would like to receive help [31,32]. In addition, all of the samples used in the development of these measures were recruited through hospitals or medical centres. The extent to which these samples were representative of the broader AYA population, including under-served AYA populations such as those living in rural or remote areas, is unknown.
The literature search for this review was conducted using four online publication databases, and the grey literature was not included. Therefore, it is possible that some relevant measures were missed. However, it is likely that measures identified in this review are likely to be of the best quality as they have been published in peer-reviewed, indexed journals. The step of conducting a second search by measure name would have also minimised the chance that publications relating to relevant measures were overlooked.
The definition of AYA cancer survivors used in this review was young people between the ages of 15 and 30 years. However as a group, the AYA population is not defined well in literature, and ranges from 12 up to 40 years [2-4]. To overcome this discrepancy, any measures developed for an age cohort which overlapped the 15 to 30 year old age bracket were included. This may mean that some of the results reported in this review reflect measure performance with individuals outside the AYA definition used for this review.
There is a general need to improve the psychometric properties of existing quality of life measures to assess the psychosocial well-being of AYA cancer survivors. The MMQL Adolescent Form and the PCQL-32 have provided the most evidence for their psychometric properties to date. However, without sufficiently robust measures the prevalence of any reported concerns or needs, and the effectiveness of interventions which aim to ameliorate them, remains uncertain. Studies which focus on the test-retest reliability, responsiveness, acceptability, feasibility, and predictive validity of the measure are essential. Development of a psychometrically rigorous measure of perceived needs for use with AYA cancer survivors is warranted.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
AS, KR, and RSF were the initiators of the review. RSF, TCM and MC compiled the psychometric criteria for the review. TCM conducted the database search, coded the abstracts and assessed the psychometric criteria of the measures (reviewer 1). MC cross-checked the inclusion and exclusion criteria for 15% of all identified measures, and confirmed the psychometric assessment for all included measures. All authors contributed to drafting, revising and approving the final manuscript.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Brooke Kelehear, Amy Anderson, and Sze Lin Yoong in the preparation of this manuscript. Funding for this study was provided by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia. Infrastructure support was provided by the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI).
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Vol. 2, No. 20: January 19, 2011
Editor: Judy Korn
Please send comments, questions, or submissions to the editor. The submission deadline for the next edition of Weekly Bulletin will be Tuesday, January 25, at 4 p.m.
In this issue:
- Legislative Briefing tonight, January 19
- Morris campus documentary to air on Pioneer Public Television
- Martin Luther King Day of Service freedom bells
- Kiplinger's ranks Morris as Best Value in Public Colleges 2011 list
Upcoming events:
University of Minnesota Legislative Briefing
Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Imholte 109, Imholte Hall
The 2011 University of Minnesota Legislative Briefing will be videocast live at the Morris campus in Imholte 109 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. on January 19. Light refreshments will be provided. President Robert Bruininks will share the University's 2011 legislative request.
2011 "Prairie Yard and Garden" series begins
Thursday, January 20, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Pioneer Public Television
After nearly a quarter century on public television, "Prairie Yard and Garden" (PY&G) begins a new season on Thursday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m. The first episode is on holiday plants. Read more »
Kolaya brown bag lunch reading
Friday, January 21, 2011, noon
Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance, 630 Atlantic Avenue
Chrissy Kolaya, coordinator in the Office of Grants Development, will present a short reading from her novel project, Charmed Particles. Bring your lunch to the brown bag event scheduled for Friday, January 21, from 12:10 until 12:50 p.m. Beverages and a sweet treat will be provided. Read more »
Morris campus documentary to air on Pioneer Public Television
Sunday, January 23, 2011, 6 p.m.
Pioneer Public Television
Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Acts will be aired on Pioneer Public Television on Sunday, January 23 at 6 p.m. The documentary was created by Michael Cihak, director and editor, Chris Butler, researcher and writer, and Roger Boleman, producer, with significant contributions from students Jennifer Riestenberg '13, Perham, research assistant, and Samuel Krump-Johnson '11, Maple Grove, production assistant. Read more »
Check out all of the campus events »
News and announcements:
Martin Luther King Day of Service freedom bells
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service was held on January 17, 2011, for students and community members to celebrate King's life and legacy. The day included trainings related to diversity and social justice, learning about local volunteer opportunities, making a volunteer pledge for 2011, and enjoying a free meal and program. Participants placed "freedom bells," made of recycled materials, in more than 100 Morris locations. Members of the community are encouraged to take a bell home, sign the bell, add a message that you believe reflects Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, and return the bell to another location. Read more »
"A Prairie Home Companion" show tickets are now on sale
Garrison Keillor will host "A Prairie Home Companion" at Morris on Saturday, February 19, 2011. To purchase tickets, visit the web page. Tickets are $10 for UMM students with an ID (one ticket per student), and $35 for general admission. Email or call 320-589-6080 with questions. Read more »
Kiplinger's ranks Morris as Best Value in Public Colleges 2011 list
Kiplinger's Personal Finance has announced its national ranking of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges, and Morris is included on the list. The Morris and Twin Cities campuses of the University of Minnesota were the only Minnesota institutions chosen for best value honors. Read more »
Gallery exhibit features the art of alumni Ken and Kathy Kollodge
Unbridled Vision and New Paintings featuring the work of Ken and Kathleen Kollodge, both Morris alumni, opens in the Humanities Fine Arts (HFA) Gallery on Thursday, January 20, 2011. The photo work of Ken, Unbridled Vision, will be displayed on the main floor of the gallery, while paintings by Kathleen will be exhibited on the mezzanine level. A reception and artists' talk are scheduled for March 8, 2011. Read more »
Morris included in National Wildlife Federation's 2010 Campus Sustainability Database
National Wildlife Federation's (NWF) Campus Ecology 2010 campus sustainability case studies, the only database of its kind, is now available online. Morris was included for its solar thermal array project that heats the Regional Fitness Center recreational pool and for the campus's first-of-its-kind renewable energy course focused on biomass gasification technology. Read more »
Welcome Center featured in Architecture Minnesota magazine
The Welcome Center was featured in the January/February 2011 issue of Architecture Minnesota, a publication of The American Institute of Architects Minnesota. In pictures and text, writer Amy Goetzman's article "Prairie Star" reviews the process of restoring the Community Services building. Read more »
Morris campus marks "greenest" day
On a cold day this fall, Morris was running strictly on renewable energy platforms with no fossil fuels being burned on the campus. Wood was being test-fired in the biomass facility, generating more steam than the campus could use. On this particularly windy day, the wind turbine produced 60 percent of the campus's energy. Lowell Rasmussen, vice chancellor for facilities and finance, casually observed that "it must be one of the greenest days in UMM's history." He was right. Read more »
First Carbon workshop attracts more than 40 participants
More than 40 people attended the Carbon 101 public workshop on January 14, 2011, to learn more about the nature and language of carbon. See photos.
IonE Mini Grant proposals
The Institute on the Environment (IonE) is launching a new "Mini Grants" program intended to provide support and funding for interdisciplinary teams that seek to organize and develop new activities around environmental research, education, or engagement. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Read more »
Seeking nominations for UMore Park Academic Mission Advisory Board
The Office for UMore Park Academic Initiatives is seeking Universitywide nominations of faculty, undergraduate, and staff to serve on the UMore Park Academic Mission Advisory Board. The board helps to identify and support mechanisms that integrate U research, education, and public engagement into the planning and development of a modern, sustainable community at UMore Park, the University's 5,000-acre property in Dakota County. The deadline for nominations is Monday, February 7, 2011. Read more »
Announcement for students interested in entering elementary or secondary education program
Students must complete the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE), formerly known as PPST or Praxis, before entering either the elementary or secondary education programs. The MTLE will be offered at Morris on several dates each month. Contact Pat Nelson, Division of Education or Jane Kill, Counseling, for information on registering.
Attention secondary education students planning to graduate in 2012
Application materials were due by December 3, 2010. Remember to sign up for your interview for the secondary education program. Interviews will be Monday, January 24 through Friday, January 29, 2011. Sign up sheets are on the Division of Education Office door, room 200.
Elementary education majors planning to graduate in 2013 announcement
Application materials were due Friday, December 17, 2010. Interviews will be Monday, February 7 through Friday, February 11, 2011. Sign up sheets are posted on the Division of Education Office door, room 200.
Stephen Burks, associate professor of economics and management, was accompanied by two current student research assistants, Manjari Govada '12 and Ruth Potter '12, and two alumni who are co-authors, Derek Ganzhorn '08, recent master of arts in economics graduate at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Matt Bombyk '09, Twin Cities campus graduate student, in traveling to the annual meeting of the Allied Social Science Association (ASSA) meetings in Denver. Anchored by the American Economic Association (AEA), the meeting attracts approximately 10,000 academic economists. In a session sponsored by the Economic Science Association, the association of experimental economists, Burks presented "Lab Measures of Other-Regarding Behavior Predict (Some) on-the-job Behavior among Truckers," which along with alums Bombyk and Ganzhorn is co-authored with Jon Anderson, professor of statistics, Jeffrey Carpenter, Middlebury College and McGill University, Lorenz Götte, University of Lausanne, and Aldo Rustichini, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and the University of Cambridge. The presentation was based on the work of Morris's Truckers & Turnover Project. Burks also offered invited comments on a separate paper about field experiments in Africa in a session sponsored by the AEA.
In December 2010 the Transportation Research Board (TRB, part of the National Academies of the U.S.) issued transportation research Circular Number E-C146 "Trucking 101: An Industry Primer," by Stephen Burks, associate professor of economics and management, in collaboration with M. Belzer, Wayne State University, Q. Kwon, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, S. Pratt, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and S. Shackelford, American Transportation Research Institute. The document is designed to give researchers, policy makers, and practitioners basic information about the U.S. trucking industry. Burks is a founding member of TRB's standing technical committee AT-060 Trucking Industry Research, and was the chair of the subcommittee of AT-060 that wrote and edited the circular.
Argie Manolis, Office of Community Engagement coordinator, received the Morris Human Rights Award for 2010. Read more »
Peh Ng, professor of mathematics, presented one of her research projects, "Maximum Weight Connected Subgraph Problems," at the 2011 National Meeting of the American Society of Mathematics and the Mathematical Association of America in New Orleans on January 6–10, 2011. This is a joint work with Professor Herve Kerivin of Clemson University and Universite Blaise Pascal, France. This research was partially supported by FREP grants at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
In the News
Tom Beyer '81, longtime coach at Willmar High School, was among 10 finalists for the West Central Tribune's Sports Hall of Fame.
Bart Finzel, interim director of the Center for Small Towns and professor of economics, was interviewed for "New data to shed light on Minnesota towns, big city neighborhoods," a story written by Elizabeth Dunbar for Minnesota Public Radio.
George Fosgate, professor emeritus of theatre, performed in Mark Brown's The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge as the humorless Judge Stanchfield Pearson who presides over a chaotic trial "—or at least tries to—with a wry, undaunted impatience." A review about the play, "Ebenezer Scrooge goes to court in fun-filled sequel to 'A Christmas Carol'" by Richard Wattenber was published in The Oregonian.
As Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Lorie Gildea '83 swore in Mark Dayton as Minnesota governor.
Troy Goodnough, sustainability coordinator participated in the CSPAN call-in program "Washington Journal" (drag the bar to 38 minutes and 25 seconds) with guest Heather Peeler, chief strategy officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. He noted his appreciation for CNCS and for the Morris Minnesota GreenCorps program through the Center for Small Towns.
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, has named Pareena Lawrence, Division of the Social Sciences chair and professor of management and economics, as the college's new dean. She begins her appointment in July 2011.
Tom Larson wrote "Second wind turbine at U of MN Morris may be ready to run early in 2011" for the Morris Sun Tribune.
The Crookston Times and Grand Folks Herald covered Crookston's announcement that Charles "Chuck" Moller '86 accepted the position of head football coach for the Golden Eagles. As a Cougar football player, he was a four-year letterman and two-time all-region player. He was also named Academic All-American.
OnlineUniversities.com ranks Morris as #1 in its top-10 rankings of Best Colleges for Out-of-State Students.
WCCO and KARE 11 reported that Morris was included on the Kiplinger's Personal Finance ranking of the 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.
USA Today online Faith and Reason blogger Cathy Lynn Grossman's entry, "Skeptic's video spoofs the claim atheists 'outweigh' believers," reviews a video in which PZ Myers, associate professor of biology, is included. Myers was also noted in an AOL news story by Hugh Collins, "God Behind the Big Bang, Pope Says."
Writer and economist Chris Farrell interviewed Lowell Rasmussen, vice chancellor for facilities and finance, for "Sustainability—The government takes a pass, and businesses point the way," an opinion piece published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Rasmussen also represented Morris at the Minnesota Corn and Soybean Growers conference.
The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges posted a story about Marisol Reyes, "Reyes, Morris's first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, combines teaching and community service," on its news page.
Lee Egerstrom interviewed Ben Winchester '95, research fellow with the University of Minnesota Extension Service's Center for Community Vitality, for a story published in the Daily Planet, "Census figures show senior housing problems, not answers."
Karin Wolverton '97, as noted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, plays the part of Pamina in the Minnesota Orchestra's Die Zauberflöte.


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Does the stock market or slow US real estate market have you looking for alternative investments? Panama offers the investor many good opportunities.
You can buy income producing investment property. Your Panama investment might be pre-construction property in solid developments in Panama City, the beaches, highlands or islands in order to cash in on the built-in appreciation of the early stages in the development. Or cash in later as the area continues to grow.
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Unwary or ill-advised investors who, a few years ago, bought rights of possession land (better known as RoP) with great profit expectations in the buoyant Bocas del Toro real estate market soon discovered that they were trapped in a web of legal and bureaucratic problems. The bottom line was that they couldn't title the land they purchased and, as a result, they couldn't subdivide it, get financing and more.
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Going offshore through an IBC (International Business Corporation) allows the owner total control over their assets in the complete PRIVACY of an offshore center. All business, including investments and banking, is conducted under corporate ownership, keeping the name of the shareholders, directors and officers completely private. In the vast majority of cases, the banks are even forbidden by law to disclose client information.
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As more detailed in our original article about this subject, Panama is quickly becoming the regional headquarters for multinational companies doing business in Latin America.
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A new air transport agreement between Canada and the Republic of Panama was announced recently by Lawrence Cannon and David Emerson, Canadian Ministers of Transport and Foreign Affairs & International Trade, respectively. The announcement caused little if no ripples in Panama, but for the many Canadians currently residing in this beautiful country, the news could not be more welcomed.
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White sand beaches, pristine rainforest, incredible culture and people. See why Panama is becoming a top destination for the hard to please. The new destination for the connoisseur crowd that likes to travel off the beaten path, can offer several options for hiding in paradise. The new Island Chic destinations range from the outmost elegance to a rustic, self-sustaining eco lodge.
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The Azuero Peninsula, formed by the Provinces of Herrera, Los Santos and part of Veraguas, is one of the most enchanting, yet mostly undiscovered, regions of Panama. Herrera borders on the North with Cocle, South with Los Santos, North/Northeast with Veraguas and East with the Pacific Ocean (Parita Bay).
The province of Herrera offers a diverse variety of adventures as well as beautiful rivers, mountains, flora, fauna and cultural wealth. The province of Los Santos is a province that predominantly dedicates itself to agriculture and cattle as well as locals crafts such as ceramics, jewelry and metal work. Los Santos is probably known best for its famous carnivals which are held each year in the province's capital of Las Tablas. Los Santos is also where the national dress, the Pollera is tailored. The province of Veraguas is located to Central-West of the Republic of Panama. This is the only province in Panama that has coasts in both seas.
Azuero is most famous for its rich historical culture, including lively festivals and traditional religious celebrations dating back to Spanish colonial times. Many of small towns were founded in colonial times have their own 17th-18th century churches.
The Azuero Peninsula is one of the last parts of Panama being discovered by tourists and investors, but it is being discovered big time now. A small roster of celebrities including Hollywood movie stars and America's rich and famous who are buying large tracts of land as nature preserves for exclusive getaways and investment. Recent celebrity purchases by Bruce Willis, Michael Jordan, Mel Gibson and Tommy Lee Jones has elevated the awareness of the Azuero Peninsula.
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The city of Las Tablas, which was founded in 1671, is the capital of Los Santos province located in the Azuero Peninsula. Las Tablas located 3.5 hours driving from Panama City on the Pan-American Highway or a quick 35 minute flight to Chitre and then 15 minutes by car.
Las Tablas is most popular for its Carnavals, folklore, traditions, friendly people, great weather and Spanish culture. It is also the economic center for this agricultural region where residents from the neighboring districts and small towns go to do business or go shopping. In the town, you will find a variety of banks, supermarkets, hardware stores, clinics, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, internet, and many other services.
Las Tablas is located a few kilometers from various Pacific Ocean beaches which combined with the exceptional weather makes for a beach lover's paradise. It is also located about 35 minutes from Cerro Canajagua which has an elevation of 2700 feet above sea level and a very nice cool climate. Canajagua and Nuario mountain area, are being discovered as one of the hidden jewels of the Azuero peninsula due to its climate, access and incredible views of the Pacific and the peninsula.
Check our real estate listings for an overview of available properties in this area.
Pedasi is the home town of former president Mireya Moscoso, and during her term, the town of Pedasi benefited greatly in the form of good roads, lighting and other infrastructure. Pedasi is also located near Isla Iguana which is a natural island reserve, with a very large variety of birds and beautiful white sand beaches excellent deep sea fishing, and good surfing as well.
Real Estate in Pedasi is beginning to attract attention, large pieces of property and oceanfront farms changing from farmers who have owned them all their lives. Both parties, you will be happy to know, are making major bank on the deals.
The downtown part Pedasi is saddled by long stretches of rolling hills, not unlike you will see in the countryside of Vermont or Maine. For you Californians out there, the rustic coastline and jungle-icious mountain backdrop is quite similar, in my opinion, to the Tustin and Laguna areas.
Just a short ride from Pedasi you can hit several appealing spots such as Isla Iguana, Isla Canas, and the all-too-radical Playa Venado where surfers ride the waves during the day and drink beers by the crateful at night. La Playita Resort isn't too far either. El Toro's Beach is only 5kilometers away from the the town of Pedasi and it is one of the most visited beaches in the area. Fishing, relaxing and family fun are great activities to engage in.
Pedasi is great and now that its airport has re-opened, flights coming in, there's no reason not to visit. Azuero is known to be the cultural core of Panama.
Check our real estate listings for an overview of available properties in this area.
The beach is a natural shelter where the locals anchor their boats. This area is ideal for a water sportsman since it is located minutes from world class surf spots, incredible fishing and diving.
Currently, there is a lot of new development going on in this region, with new roads, fishing lodge, and small hotel. The road from the town of Tonosi was recently upgraded, where you have small hotels, restaurants, banks, etc.
A small roster of celebrities including Hollywood movie stars and America's rich and famous who are buying large tracts of land as nature preserves for exclusive getaways and investment have been buying in this area.
If you are looking for cheap undeveloped properties, Cambutal is a great investment opportunity.
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Indian ethos for management means the application of principles of management as revealed in our ancient wisdom brought forth in our sacredbooks like our Gita, Upanishads, Bible and Kuran. There are 6 basic principles, . They are :
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Each Soul is a potential God
A human being has a soul, a spark of the Divine. The divine resides in theheart of a person. The Divine means perfection in knowledge, wisdom andpower. Therefore a human being has immense potential power or energy for self – development. Thus human efforts can achieve even an apparently impossible goal and convert the impossible into a reality. The partnership of God and Man can bring about extraordinary or miraculous results; only if man chooseswillingly to collaborate with God and actively participates in the affairs of the society by right action under his guidance and grace. He can bring about no tonly personal development, harmony, happiness but also prosperity of his own organization and the society without injustice to others. Of course here, also, God helps those who help themselves.
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Holistic approach in Management
is based on spiritual principle of unity,oneness, non-dual or Advaita concept. Under this principle of unity, the universe in an undivided whole where each and every particle is connected with every other particle. Thus, entire Humanity is ONE. Such an integrated human personality of self-developed manager andworker can assure best and competent management of any enterprise,involving collective works and efforts. It will achieve perfection or excellence whatever sector you work. This is the ideal of Indian ethos : 'AtmanoMokshartham Jagat Hitya Cha.'
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I vs. You Language
In our everyday language, we tend to use a language that points the finger at people. "You make me so angry" or "You make me feel stupid" are just examples of some of the things we say to others when we don't feel things are going our way. These are examples of you language. Instead of taking responsibility for our own emotions, we blame the other person for making us the way we feel. When we use this type of language, it tends to fuel the anger rather than extinguishing it. Others have influence over our thoughts and feelings but rarely are the direct causes. Julia Wood says, "Although how we interpret what others say may lead us to feel certain ways, we can't hold them responsible for our feelings."
On the other hand, I language is used when someone takes responsibility for their own feelings and emotions. Many times we want to blame the other person for making us the way we feel. We don't want to admit to ourselves that instead we have power over our emotions. When we change our you language to I language, it gives us the authority to control our emotions. "I yelled at her because I was frustrated", is taking the responsibility of the person's actions. I language also gives some more description to the situation which aids in solving the problem and getting to the root of the argument.


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Back in the year 2010, Epik High member Daniel Lee, stage name Tablo, got embroiled in a controversy surrounding the credibility of his college education. An internet cafe named "TaJinYo" (a Korean acronym meaning "We Request the Truth from Tablo"), accused Tablo of lying about the degrees he had received from California's Stanford University. Last July, the members of TaJinYo were sentenced to prison time and probation for libel and defamation of Tablo. Today marks the beginning of the TaJinYo members' trial in Seoul's Central District Court to appeal their fate.
Tablo's career in the Korean entertainment industry began shortly after he finished receiving a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Stanford University. What was so incredulous to the TaJinYo defamation group was that Tablo had received his degrees in just three-and-a-half years. They began questioning Tablo's supposedly "falsified" degrees, spreading rumors that they had "proof" of Tablo's deception.
Tablo brought a case against 22 of the members in the TaJinYo fan cafe in 2010. Finally, three of the cafe members received a sentence of ten months in prison after last July's final hearing (and were placed into custody immediately), while another six members of the cafe received eight to ten months of prison time with two years of probation. The three offenders sentenced immediately, as well as three of the six members with less severe sentences, appealed to the court just days after being sentenced last July.
Their appeals trial began today, and the six TanJinYo members appealing their sentences reportedly submitted to the court a large number of petitions as well as essays of apology because of their actions. Whether or not Tablo will be able to forgive their defamation is unknown, however the members of TaJinYo have expressed their deepest apologies for what they have done.
The TaJinYo members stated, "We apologize to Tablo and his family. Though it's shameless, we ask for leniency from the court." Another, one of the immediately sentenced members, further replied, "I made Tablo suffer mentally and materially. [I apologize with all my heart] During my two months at the detention center, I regretted my past actions. I plan to delete everything I've posted, and to withdraw from the fan cafe. I will not behave in a way that causes harm to others in the future."
The courts expect the TaJinYo members will not fight their sentences, but rather appeal to the court for leniency. The TaJinYo appeals case will likely last for the next month, as the appeal deadline for this case is set for October 6. What do you make of this whole appeals/apology situation with Tablo and the TaJinYo fan cafe members? Leave your opinions in the comment section below.


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Dating After Divorce
Divorce Isn't the End
Divorce Isn't the End, It's Just the Beginning!
By Dr. Pepper Schwartz
I recently was approached by a very nice woman of indeterminate age (let's call her Maggie, which isn't her real name). I think Maggie might have been in her late 40's, but who knows these days. Maggie told me she needed to start going out again after a heartbreaking divorce and subsequent relationship, which went sideways as well. However, she was scared of meeting people online. Maggie wanted my reassurances it was safe and there were people who'd be right to her. She was really in need of support. Having just gone out for the first time in years, Maggie said she was so nervous and upset she couldn't talk much, eat or didn't even remember what kind of food was put in front of her.
Here's what I told Maggie and it seemed to help. I hope it helps all of you who find yourself in this situation.
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Second: Lighten Up.
Maggie's afraid she won't meet Mr. Right. If this result is the goal for every single outing, you'll be exhausted! It's important to see going out as kind of like an 'anthropology' class. You are there to meet new people, learn new things about yourself and others, and have a good time. Of course, you want to find your life-long love. But, you can't have this goal as the expectation of every man or woman you meet. If this is the case, you'll feel depressed each time you meet someone perfectly nice, but not "The One". Turn it down a notch, and have a good time, even if the person isn't the one for you. If you don't, you're going to make this so much harder than it needs to be.
Third: Give It Time.
Maggie had lunch with a guy and she asked him how many times he'd gone out. He said, "…30…" and she fell apart, as if this made him some sort of Casanova. Maggie thought you should be able to find "The One" after only a few outings. In reality, often the special thing which happens between two people who're going to go the distance, takes a while to find. If you get discouraged after only meeting a couple of men or women, you won't stay long enough to find the person you are looking for.
Fourth: Believe in Yourself.
One of the big problems divorced people often have is they feel something is wrong with them. If they were the person leaving, they wonder if they're capable of a good relationship. If they were the person left, their ego is wounded and they feel they're unlikely to be wanted again. This is dangerous for two reasons. One, if you act like you aren't expecting to be seen as terrific, guess what? You're much more likely to be seen as not terrific. You should show confidence and pride in yourself. Second, you may be too overanxious for acceptance. This can cause you to want someone you shouldn't just because he or she is the first person to show interest in you. You need to shore up your ego before you make any emotional decisions or commitments. And, you need to feel good about yourself to enjoy going out. Divorce is not a judicial decision stating you're not worthy. It's just a legal end to a relationship. Too many people fall out of love with perfectly great people. Divorce doesn't mean you aren't relationship material. If you think it does, you're not ready to meet anyone just yet.
Fifth: No Grilling.
Don't interrogate everyone as if you were auditioning them for a spouse. You may want to be back in a relationship and get married again, as most people do who have been married. But, you have to go in slow increments to get to know someone first. If there's chemistry, enjoy it. However, I'd advise you to not put too much emotional information out there. Even someone who is very interested in you might back away if they feel you are trying to get remarried as soon as possible.
Sixth: No Marriage Conversations.
It doesn't matter if your previous marriage was good, bad, awful or headline material. You need to concentrate on the here and now, and the person who's taking time to be with you. Suppress the feeling to give too much information up front. You may show a side of yourself you didn't want exposed and might not be true. You might come off bitter, angry or cold hearted. This could drive someone great away. And, it probably won't be a true presentation of your character under most conditions.
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This month's Q&A is with Jil Cappuccio, frequent Stitch designer and creator of One of a Kinds, Limited Lines. You can find out more about Jil on her website, www.jilcappuccio.com.
Jil's Zip Dot Hoodie, from Stitch'sFall 2009 issue.
Stefanie: How and
when did you learn to sew? Do you do any other textile crafts?
Jil: My love of
sewing started halfway through my sophomore year in high school. I started the
year in home ec class performing very badly. My lovely teacher Mrs. Tucker
finally asked me what the problem was, and when I told her the directions just
didn't make any sense, she said "well, try making things without them." Also,
my Mom gave me a Singer Featherweight (the same one I use today) and as much
fabric that I could find at the local thrift store. Then I just went to town.
The first thing I made was a simple boxy summer shirt with a banded detail
across the back. This was back in the 80's so those boxy shirts were totally
hot! I started knitting around the same
time. I actually taught myself with a book I got at the library. I still knit
on occasion although it is one of those things I abandon for a few years and
then pick up out of the blue.
S: How does
sewing fit into your life?
J: I sew EVERY
DAY! I do it for work, fun, and to relax. I recently started to make my own
fabric shopping bags as a way to cull some of my fabrics, and to just have a
mindless sewing activity. Trippy, I know, but my customers LOVE them.
S: You have your
own shop in Denver. What changes in your sewing life when you're sewing for
your store versus sewing for yourself?
J: The Denver
shop is actually my second shop. The great thing about the shop is that I don't
have to limit myself to just sewing or buying fabrics for my self. Fabrics
speak to me, they tell me " I need to be... a coat!" If I made every one for
myself I would have hundreds of coats. I like having my own shop versus wholesaling because I love the things I make and when
they find their owner I want to be there.
S: Walk us through
the steps when you're making a project. Where does your inspiration come from,
and how do you translate that into a finished piece?
Jil's shop in Denver, Colorado.
J: I think about
clothing. I think about fit. I think about fabric. I think about what I would
want to wear. When a idea comes to me I just make it. Either it works or it
doesn't. If it does I refine it, if it doesn't I throw it away and never look
S: You grew up in
Europe and later spent four years as Hank Ford's personal assistant. Tell us a
little bit about how those experiences have influenced you.
J: I think the
most influential person from my Europe days was my Mom. She made all her own
clothes and all of my sisters and mine.
We were always dressed to the nines, in part because that is just the
way people in Europe dressed. As for my time at Hank Ford's, she taught me to
love beautiful fabrics and fine tailoring. That was also where I learned, hands
on, the craft of sewing and patternmaking. As a result of those experiences, I
think my clothing is well made and therefore has a wide appeal. I have
customers from 15 to 75, and they all appreciate the whimsy and quality I try
to achieve. Nothing makes me happier when a young person comes in with their
Mom so she can buy them something special.
Keep an eye out for more great projects from Jil in future issues of Stitch!
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I don't know if Kat's being shy or just busy, but she got a nice write-up in Moonshine Ink this week.
… it wasn't until graduate work at Clemson that Hutter's signature style today developed. A lot of thinking in the studio drew her eye to the objects around her: tape, paint cans and other artist supplies. She began experimenting with symbols and repetition through stenciling. "For me, that's where things started clicking," Hutter says. "I was looking for this big idea about why I paint, but instead found myself drawn to banal, everyday items."
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Teaser from the feature length documentary For Thousands of Miles.
This was one of the rare days that the wind was to Larry's back - which also meant that I didn't have to fight the wind when working the camera-crane.
Most days it felt like trying to steady a massive sail with a camera on the end of it - but this day, the wind kept perfect pace with us, and I could move the camera almost anywhere without any real resistance.
This shot is a snippet from the middle of a longer 360˚ that follows Larry. But if I posted the whole rotation, it would be about 2 min... and that's not much of a teaser.
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I usually get few responses from driving-related letters so I tossed "gun" in there to get your attention. I guess that is due to the majority's interest in shooting over obeying traffic laws?
Highway 12 is a road by which we travel but the road is not the problem. Highway 12, much like guns, doesn't kill people, idiots do. I have driven that road in cars and trucks a thousand times and had my share of close calls. There needs to be improvements but that alone isn't enough.
Driver education is lacking thanks to parents exhibiting inept "skills" while their kids are the captive audience. There is no end to the stupidity we see every day from people sanctimoniously trashing the California Vehicle Code as they blindly hurtle their 5,000-pound weapon down the road. I spoke with a parent at my grandkid's school recently, complaining about a woman speeding by as he was helping his little girl out of the car. He gestured like "really?" and the woman flipped him off!
Parents: What are you doing? You are dashing through residential and school zones with your own child and recklessly endangering others? You are complete imbeciles and need to be addressed as this gentleman and I discussed. Our roads certainly need work, but all the safety nets, all the education and beautiful asphalt will do nothing unless we have cops in large enough numbers to cite these dunces who careen through our cities while performing unsafe passing on rural roads.
So go ahead and make the improvements, but first get these offenders on the same page. We can generate a LOT of revenue and make folks more aware with zero tolerance, full-time traffic divisions that will keep us safer in the interim.
By the way, the speed limit on Highway 12 is 55 mph. I drive that speed out there so when you come up on me, back off or safely go around without the "salute," thank you.
CD Brooks
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
© Copyright 2015 Gwinnett Daily Post
LAWRENCEVILLE -- Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology students will be able to use a video conferencing system next year to communicate with other students in the state, nation and world -- and even other classrooms in their school.
The Nordson Corporation Foundation gave the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund a $21,200 grant for the video conferencing system for the school.
Using the video conferencing system in a GSMST lecture hall, students will have two-way communication with peers, sharing scientific research and data with students from throughout the world, and with other GSMST students using mobile units. This tool also will have a schoolwide impact as teachers participate in staff development by accessing the video conferencing system.
The system will be installed at the school's new state-of-the-art facility, scheduled to open in August at 970 McElvaney Lane in Lawrenceville. The new facility will feature five engineering labs, 14 science labs, two lecture halls and an emerging technology department similar to entrepreneurial incubator programs at Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
"It is with great pleasure that we extend best wishes for the continued success of Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology," said Maggie McElhannon, community relations manager for the Nordson Corporation Foundation, a partner of GSMST.
The Nordson Corporation Foundation has awarded nearly $22 million in grants nationwide since 1989.
More like this story
- School receives $21K for engineering tool ( December 13, 2010 )
- GSMST receives grant from Nordson ( November 16, 2012 )
- Principal: GSMST building now 'becoming a reality' ( March 27, 2009 )
- GSMST accepting apps for freshmen ( January 8, 2011 )
- Deadline nears for math, science school ( January 13, 2010 )


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Brady Passes Montana For 300-Yard Games
November 14, 2011 3:03 AM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has thrown for at least 300 yards for the 40th time in a regular-season game, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe Montana for eighth on the NFL's list.
Brady reached the milestone midway through the fourth quarter of the Patriots' game against the New York Jets on Sunday night.
Warren Moon is seventh on the list with 49 300-yard games. Peyton Manning and Dan Marino are tied for the most with 63.
Brady also joined New Orleans' Drew Brees as the only players to throw for 3,000 yards in their team's first nine games. Brees also accomplished the feat this season.


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