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The Center for Computational Language & EducAtion Research (CLEAR) is dedicated to advancing human language technology and applying it to personalized learning. Our specific approach to human language technology centers on the development of increasingly rich linguistic annotation schemes that can serve as training and evolution data for machine learning systems and produce increasingly accurate and sophisticated natural language processing components. These components in turn provide a foundation for systems that perform information extraction, question answering, machine translation, spoken language processing and dialog understanding and human-computer interaction using animated agents or customizable interfaces. These systems have led to a wide variety of applications including some for language acquisition skills, tutoring and therapy, tools for question answering and navigating the Web and for learning and presentation of science topics ranging from plate tectonics to acoustics.


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BATESIAN - the collaborative feature film
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BATESIAN is a collaborative feature film project. We are a group of independent filmmakers from Vienna/Austria, who are producing their first international collaborative feature film. It's a crowdsourced project with collaborators from all over the world.
Job Description
WE're searching for a designer of a technology we're using in our movie...a device for skill transfer!
Feel free to to contact us and discuss with us all your ideas..!
We're looking for designs (graphic designs, illustrations, 3D models, etc.) for the skill extraction device, skill shot and the inhaler used to consume the skill.
1) how you envision the "skill-extraction" device (how does it look like, how does it work, how many parts does it have,...)
2) the "skill containers" that come with the "skill-extraction" device (for example we thought that they could have 7LEDs to show how "full" they are).
3) functionality and design option the "skill inhaler" (wich is probably a highly individual, designed gadget)
4) the "skill capsules" that the 24hrs "skill shot" comes in - and is inserted into the inhaler for the skill to be inhaled and to take effect...
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A recent exclusive report from the Associated Press highlighted the deficiencies with the California state law passed in 2006 that requires larger food retailers to recycle plastic bags. It's been clear to us that plastic bag recycling does not work and this is more proof. While the plastics industry and…
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The Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, an ongoing partnership between the Surfrider Foundation and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, celebrated a "splashingly" successful seventh year of keeping our beaches "barefoot friendly" across America.
October 25 2013
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October 23 2013
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October 17 2013
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Final Marine Debris Strategy Released!
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October 10 2013
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October 07 2013
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October 03 2013
A+ In Collaboration For School Bio-Swale Project
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October 02 2013
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Tera W. Hunter is a scholar of U. S. history, with specializations in African-Americans, gender, labor, and the South. She is particularly interested in the history of slavery and freedom. She is currently writing a book on African-American marriages in the nineteenth century. Her first book received several prizes including the H. L. Mitchell Award from the Southern Historical Association, the Letitia Brown Memorial Book Prize from the Association of Black Women's Historians, and the Book of the Year Award from the International Labor History Association. She was a Mary I. Bunting Institute Fellow, at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, 2005-2006. She received her B. A. from Duke University and Ph.D. from Yale University.
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Which bike trailer is best for toting your child? We took four of the best models on the market and put them through a yearlong gauntlet of hauling kids, dogs, and cargo. We utilized multiple families for testing, giving us valuable feedback from a wide range of users. All of the products we tested were evaluated for: child protection, ease of use, towing, ride quality, and versatility. At first glance, many of the competing trailers seem similar, but the harness and frame design and hidden features make a big difference in safety and overall ease of use. Continue reading our full review to find out which model is right for you. Don't have kids? See our Bike Cargo Trailer Review.
For more information on styles of trailers and tips on how to choose the right one, reference our Buying Advice article.
The Best Bike Trailer Review
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|Review by: Curtis Smith ⋅ Review Editor, OutdoorGearLab
|July 17, 2014
Top Ranked Bike Trailers
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|Easy Setup, easy attachment to bike, aerodynamic shape, on board accessory storage, parking brake, versatile
|Cargo Capacity, Parking Brake, Roll Bar, Adjustable Suspension, Versatile, Retractable sunshade
|light weight, simple, cheap
|Cheap, compact when folded.
|Heavy, excessive play at hitch, limited storage
|Difficult to assemble, Not as Aerodynamic as other designs
|no parking brake, lacks versatility
|16" wheels, rough ride, poor weather protection
|Best Uses
|Getting a workout in with your child in tow, family outings
|Commuting, family outings
|Commuting, Single function bike trailer.
|Ocasional casual use, short trips
|Date Reviewed
|Jul 17, 2014
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|Weighted Scores
|Thule Chariot Cougar 2
|Burley D'Lite
|Burley Bee
|InStep Take 2 Double
|Protection - 30%
|Ease Of Use - 20%
|Ease Of Towing - 20%
|Smoothness Of Ride - 20%
|Versatility - 10%
|Product Specs
|Thule Chariot Cougar 2
|Burley D'Lite
|Burley Bee
|InStep Take 2 Double
|Converts to Stroller?
|Number of Children
|Harness System
|5 point
|5 point
|5 point
|5 point
|31.7 lbs
|28.4 lbs
|20.4 lbs
|22.07 lbs
|Size Open LxWxH (inches)
|Size Folded- wheels removed LxWxH (inches)
|Wheel Size
|Access into trailer
|Front and Rear
|Front and Rear
|Front and Rear
|Cover Protection
|Water resistant.
|600D Polyester. UV protected windows
|600D Polyester. UV protected windows
|Water resistant.
|Attachment to Bike
|Rear axle, quick release
|Rear axle, quick release
|Rear axle, quick release
|Rear axle, quick release
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- Editors' Choice Winners
|Thule Chariot Cougar 2 Bike Trailer
|Burley Bee Bike Trailer
|Burley D'Lite Bike Trailer
OutdoorGearLab Editors' Hands-on Review
Selecting the Right Product
Is the new addition to your family putting a damper on your outdoor activities? Trying to figure out how to continue your bike commute when your child needs to be dropped off at daycare on the way? A bike trailer may be the solution you have been looking for. It is easy to get into a rut with small children, it often seems easier to just stay home than venture out with the rolling circus of toys, diaper bags, and bottles. Trailers allow you to get out on the bike with your kid in tow, and as an added bonus, most children seem to enjoy it. You get some much needed exercise and fresh air and your child gets some early exposure to cycling or a nap. Towing a trailer behind your bike can be challenging, from both a physical and technical standpoint, but with a bit of practice and regular use, even a novice cyclist can master it.
Many of the models we tested can be converted into a stroller, making them a versatile option for all of your wheeled kid transportation needs. All weather covers and sunshades allow use in almost any weather. Cargo compartments allow you to bring along almost anything you would need for a full day of adventure, and as all parents know, almost any activity with young children can quickly become an adventure. They either attach to your bike via a tow bar at the rear wheel, or in some cases, to the seat post of your bike. Virtually any bike with good quality brakes and gears can be used. A single speed will work, but may result in calf muscles so massive that you will need to purchase new pants.
Types of Bike Trailers
Bike trailers come in two basic configurations: standard trailers and pedal trailers. Our review focuses solely on standard trailers, which have two wheels and an enclosed or partially enclosed compartment for one or two children. Pedal trailers have one wheel and can only accommodate one child at a time.
Standard Trailers
InStep Take 2 have either a one or two-child capacity in an enclosed compartment. All of the models we tested have a 5-point restraint harness and are suitable for carrying children 1 year and up. With the addition of an optional infant harness, many can carry younger children. Most have a cargo compartment for extra gear, and many can convert into a stroller.
Pedal Trailers
Weehoo iGo Pro and the WeeRide Co-Pilot, are not enclosed and do not offer as much protection for the child as a standard trailer. However, they do allow the child to pedal and contribute to forward momentum. This can be more fun and engaging for a child that gets bored sitting inside a standard trailer. They are ideal for older children who are either not quite ready to ride a bike on their own but want to participate, or for children who are already capable of riding their own bike but can't go quite as long and fast as a parent when on their own bike. This allows a parent and child to have a longer, more enjoyable ride together than if the child was on their own separate bike. This style of trailer attaches at the seat post of the adult's bike and has one wheel with a seat and crank system to allow the child to pedal.
Criteria for Evaluation
Protection for Child
Safety is our top priority, and during testing it was the subject of our most important rating metric. We took many factors into account when evaluating the level of protection each product provides, such as the restraint system, frame construction, cover material, and hitch design. All the products we tested meet ASTM Safety requirements, but ASTM is the minimum required standard. Some manufacturers go above and beyond these requirements. Note: All manufacturers recommend that children wear a helmet while in the trailer!
Our top-scoring product for safety is the Burley D'Lite, winner of our Top Pick Award. All Burley trailers exceed the ASTM standards for bicycle trailers intended for human transport. Burley also highlights their extensive in-house testing on their website. The D'Lite features a full aluminum frame and has an adjustable handlebar that folds down and doubles as a roll bar. The frame itself also has a horizontal member that sits farther to the rear of the trailer, this gives the D'Lite more overhead protection in the case of a roll-over than any other model we tested. In addition to roll-over protection, the frame of the D'Lite also features more side impact protection, in the form of aluminum frame tubes that run from front to back, than any other in our test group. The durable cover with UV protected windows, a retractable sunshade, and a five point padded harness complete the package.
Our Editors' Choice Award winning Thule Chariot Cougar 2 comes in a close second, with a full aluminum roll cage, a padded five point harness, and a well designed cover with a retractable sun shade. It does not offer the same level of roll-over protection or side impact protection as the Burley D'Lite, but it still offers a high level of protection for the child passenger.
Ease of Attachment, Storage, and Assembly
Overall ease of use is hugely important. Getting out and about with children is challenging enough, and no parent needs any undue hassle from his or her recreational equipment. An intuitive product that is easy to assemble from the folded position, attach to the bike, and store at the end of the day is worth its weight in gold to busy parent. The easier the product is to use, the more likely we are to get out and actually use it. The top-scoring model in this category is the Thule Chariot Cougar 2. Assembly and set-up is a breeze with the ezFold system. The release knobs for folding up the trailer are outside of the cover, making them easy to access. The wheels use push button axles and slide on in seconds. After some practice, we were able to assemble the folded trailer, with wheels and tow bar removed, in 1:30. Attaching the Chariot to a bike is also simple, using the ezHitch which is threaded onto the bicycle's quick release axle.
The Burley D'Lite and the Burley Bee came in a close second and third with a set-up time of 2 minutes, and 2:10 respectively. Both the D'Lite and the Bee use similar wheels with push button axles and have easy to install tow bars. Folding and unfolding, however, require partial removal of the protective cover in order to access the internal frame latches. This process is a bit more cumbersome and time consuming than the Thule system. The hitch system used to attach the Bee and the D'Lite to a bike is also a bit less user friendly than the Thule.
Ease of Towing
All of the products we tested will increase your energy expenditure when compared to riding a bicycle unencumbered by a child. But our testers found significant differences in how the different models towed. We took into account several factors that impact how easy and enjoyable the trailers were to tow. The Burley D'Lite and the Burley Bee came out on top, narrowly edging out our Editors' Choice Thule Chariot Cougar 2. Below we break down the factors affecting towing.
Hitch Mechanism:
The design of the hitch plays an important role in towing dynamics. Our testers preferred the hitch design of the Burley models; both the D'Lite and Bee use the same system. When towing the Burley Trailers there is no clunking or lurching when accelerating. The tow bar is connected to the hitch via a cotter pin and there is no play in the system. By contrast, the Thule Chariot Cougar 2 uses a hitch that accepts a rubber ball on the tow bar. A cotter pin prevents the system from decoupling, but there is fore and aft play between the hitch receiver and the ball. The result is a noticeable lurch and clunk during fast accelerations as the ball slides to the back of the hitch receiver.
Towing a trailer is hard work, but when the wind is blowing it can be a downright suffer fest. Without a wind tunnel to test in, we can only go on the anecdotal experience of our testers. When looking at all of the trailers side by side, the Thule Chariot Cougar 2 appears to have the most aerodynamic profile, and as we expected, our testers found it to be the least affected by both head and crosswinds. We also expected that the InStep Take 2 would fair well in the wind, as it is the lowest to the ground and the shortest height-wise that we tested. Unfortunately, the cover fits quite loosely, and as a result catches a lot of wind, making the wind drag both unpredictable and noisy. Both of the Burleys towed well in the wind, but were noticeably more affected by crosswinds, likely due to their more expansive side profile as compared to the Chariot.
Wheel Size and Suspension:
The Thule Chariot Cougar 2 and both the Burley D'Lite and Bee use 20" wheels. The InStep Take 2 is the only model we tested that has 16" wheels. On pavement there is no discernable difference in towing between the two wheel sizes. When towing off road, the InStep Take 2's smaller wheels were more apt to get hung up on small rocks, and it was more difficult to tow through rough sections of road or trail. Suspension does not have a huge impact on towing, but can tone down the feedback you get from the trailer through the bike frame when towing over rough roads or when encountering potholes. The Thule Chariot Cougar 2 seemed to benefit the most with its adjustable suspension, where the elastomer suspension of the Burley D'Lite did not have a big impact on towing.
Smoothness of Ride
Our youngest testers/passengers weighed in, and the Thule Chariot Cougar 2 came out on top. The Chariot suspension system is the most affective at smoothing out the ride and dealing with small bumps. It has an adjustable leaf spring suspension system, and the spring tension is adjusted by weight via an adjustment knob. The Burley D'Lite was not far behind with its elastomer suspension. The elastomer is not adjustable, and is more effective with a heavier load, over 50lbs. The others we tested do not have suspension, and rely on tire flex to smooth out the ride.
All of our test models are designed for transporting children, but when the kids are too old to ride, they can still be used for carrying cargo and pets.
Other factors impacting the versatility of a trailer are the available accessories. Both the Thule Chariot Cougar 2 and the Burley D'Lite can be equipped with double wheel stroller kits, XC ski kits, and single wheel jogging stroller kits. This enhances their versatility and makes them usable throughout the seasons for those in colder climates. While both the Burley D'Lite and the Thule Chariot Cougar 2 are standouts in this category, the nod goes to the Chariot. The Chariot employs the Versawing system, letting you carry stroller wheels on the exterior of the trailer while towing. With this system, you tow your child, and then can turn the trailer into a stroller once you get to your destination. As an added bonus, the tow bar stows in a built in bracket on the side of the trailer once you convert it to a stroller.
Editors' Choice Award: Thule Chariot Cougar 2
Thule Chariot Cougar 2 is a refined product with a host of features and optional add-on kits that will keep even the most adventurous family satisfied. If you have an active family and are looking for a trailer that will allow you to continue your activities with young ones in tow, this is the one for you. Optional add-on kits include XC skis, a single wheel for jogging, and two wheel stroller set-ups. The five-point harness system is well padded and the design allows for quick swaps between one and two child set-ups. The cover is well designed and provides good protection from the elements and easy access to the interior. The Chariot is a step above the other models we tested when it comes to overall ease of use, including attachment, storage, and assembly, with the fastest average set up time. Other features such as a parking brake, an adjustable stroller handle, and a separate cargo compartment make this premium trailer stand out.
Best Buy Award: Burley Bee
Burley Bee is a high quality single function bike trailer, and the winner of our Best Buy Award. With an MSRP of $299, the Bee is less than half the price of our Editors' Choice Award winner, the Thule Chariot Cougar 2. The Bee features a durable 600D polyester cover with UV protected windows and a five-point restraint harness. The harness system is basic nylon straps, and lacks the padding of higher end models such as the Burley D'Lite, but it is functional. The main drawback to the Bee is that it is single function, and cannot be converted to a stroller. If you already have a stroller or jogging stroller, then the Bee is a great buy, no need to purchase an expensive multi-function trailer with features you will not use.
Top Pick Award for Bicycle Commuters: Burley D'Lite
Burley D'Lite is the winner of our Top Pick Award, and is ideal for those who make a daily commute on a bicycle. The D'Lite is a high-end model with the option to add on stroller kits, skis, and jogging kits, much like the Thule Chariot Cougar 2. What sets the D'Lite apart from others in our review is great cargo capacity. A large cargo space sits behind the child seating area within the main body of the trailer, and can be accessed at the rear. There is enough room for book bags, extra clothes, and even some groceries. The D'Lite can carry two children, and features padded five point restraint harnesses. The water resistant cover keeps light rain at bay and does a good job of keeping tire spray out of the main compartment. The elastomer suspension is not as effective as the adjustable suspension found on the Chariot, but it gets the job done on paved roads. If you are looking for an excellent trailer for the daily commute, this is the one.
Best Pedal Trailer
Weehoo iGo Pro and the WeeRide Co-Pilot. Both are very maneuverable and much more fun for the child than a standard bike trailer. The Pro offers more protection for you child and has much more storage. It is also heavier and more expensive. The Co-Pilot is much more like a bike without a front wheel. It gives your child more of a feel that they are assisting and can be a good way to transition into your child independently riding a bicycle.
Alternatives To Trailers
Thule RideAlong.
Firmstrong Beach Cruiser ($260) and dedicate it to the seat. We have tested the WeeRide Kangaroo and love it.
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For their investigations the researchers injected seven different inbred mouse strains with the same quantity of type Influenza A flu viruses. All of the animals within one mouse strain are genetically identical, like identical twins. However, one strain differs from another just like different individuals in the human population. To their surprise, the researchers were able to identify strong differences in the progression of the influenza between the seven strains. In five of the strains the illness was mild: the animals lost weight, recovering completely after seven to eight days. However, in two of the mouse strains the animals lost weight rapidly and died after just a few days.
The researchers looked for reasons for these differences: they investigated how the immune system of the animals responds to the virus. "The mice die from their own immune defences, which are actually supposed to protect them against the virus. The immune system produces too many messengers, which have a strong activating effect on the immune cells. These cells then kill tissue cells in the lungs that are infected with the virus," says Schughart. At the same time, these overactive cells also destroy healthy lung tissue. In mice that died the researchers also found one hundred times more viruses than in animals that survived. "It appears that the animals have specific receptors on their cells that make them more receptive to a severe viral infection." Flu infections in humans could take a
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I've mentioned in the past that, in addition to eating whole foods, I try to use products that are as natural as possible. This is especially true of any product that I put on my skin.
Because everything that we put on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream.
This includes soap, shaving cream, body lotion, deodorant, mouthwash, toothpaste, makeup, shampoo, and any other products we use. (Source)
Kind of scary, isn't it?
Throughout the past several months, I've gradually switched over from toxic to non-toxic beauty products. I'll admit that it was difficult to say goodbye to some of my beloved favorites, but finding and discovering new products was actually a lot of fun. Plus, it gave me a really good excuse to shop! 😉
Since I now have so many wonderful products to tell you about, I'm going to do a series of posts on Non-Toxic Beauty throughout the rest of the month.
And what better way to kick off the series than with a giveaway?
The wonderful people at Eco Lips are going to send one lucky winner some Eco Lips Gold Balm on an Eco Clip. Their balms make my lips feel nice and soft, and I especially love their Eco Tints because they give just a subtle hint of color.
With the mission of satisfying the needs of every customer, Eco Lips has been first to market with several innovative organic lip care products and packages. With environmental initiatives in place, a focused marketing and sales strategy, award winning packaging, and a relaxed, yet productive work environment, Eco Lips is making its way around the world, one set of lips at a time. (Source)
You can enter in five different ways. Be sure to comment back here after each entry to let me know that you've entered.
- Follow Eco Lips on Twitter
- "Like" Eco Lips on Facebook
- Follow me on Twitter
- Tweet about the giveaway and link to this post
- Subscribe to The Grass Skirt or add me to your Google Reader
Remember that more entries will increase your odds of winning! The winner will be chosen at random on Friday.
I'm really excited to share some of my tips and favorite products with you…so stay tuned!
Have a happy healthy day!
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Yay! I am so glad. Thank you!
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I follow you on twitter AND G. Reader! what a great give away! I am also trying to clean up my beauty products, i can't wait for the rest of the non-toxic beauty giveaways!
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And finally, tweeted the link. 😉 PS – love you blog layout, very pretty! 😀
I didn't know that everything you put on your body was absorbed into your bloodstream! Sounds like it's time for me to take a look at all my products! I love lip balm though! I followed ECo Lips on FB
I already follow you on twitter and have you in my google reader:)
I follow you on twitter
It was hard for me to switch over to natural products, too, but now I don't miss the old ones!
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I need to make the change to natural products. It's scary to think of what my body is taking in!!
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Cuba as a Classroom
Annual summer trips educate University of Arizona students about the culture, politics and daily life of an isolated island nation.
Annual summer trips educate University of Arizona students about the culture, politics and daily life of an isolated island nation.
Five weeks of talks by UA faculty; goal is to share research conducted at university, attract people downtown.
Ray Lindstrom is inducted into group's Hall of Fame after a long, successful career in field.
Digital archive also explores impact of Operation Streamline, highlights work of journalists.
The Magic Hour will present movies by juniors at School of Theatre, Film & Television; while I Dream in Widescreen showcases graduate students and seniors' work.
Exhibition features artists from the University of Arizona's Wildcat Print Association.
With "Voices at an Exhibition", The Arizona Repertory Singers share new music inspired by the work of local artists - including one of their own.
Filmmakers are working on new projects that are being shown outside the island.
The Magic Flute was written by the classical composer and one of his friends to 'entertain people.'
Essay collection explores his life and different dimensions of his work; fans will be able to find it at Tucson Festival of Books' Science City.
Program manager says they focus on culture; recently brought master martial arts instructor for Chinese New Year fest.
Tyler Meier talks about the center's commitment to the community; center's ongoing investment in writing, creativity.
UA's Arizona Repertory Theatre presents "The Man Who Came to Dinner" runs through Dec. 8; director was in cast of play's Broadway adaptation.
Tradition is a cultural practice that helps maintain historical aspects of Native American society.
Balanchine's "Tarantella" is being presented through Nov. 3; for university to have been allowed to present one of his works is an honor, director says.
Sama Alshaibi explores human behavior, interactions; currently on display at the Maldives Pavilion of 55th Venice Biennale.
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I started with Sodexo Allentown's dietetic internship program this September. I completed my training then headed to Lehigh Valley Hospital to begin my rotations. It was a rough start. LVH is a huge hospital and for someone with slight anxiety issues, the hospital is a bit overwhelming. I loved everyone I worked with there and will be back there next week in their outpatient Diabetes office, but the inpatient setting threw me for a loop. In addition, the commute was a killer. I commuted at least two hours each day and when I moved into my cardiology rotation, the commute became even longer. I've mentioned my back problems before...obviously my back was not a fan of this commute either.
After conversations with my director and the local Clinical Nutrition Manager at Phoenixville Hospital, we decided that it would make more sense to have me work locally and simply commute for my outpatient Diabetes rounds. I am now working out of Phoenixville Hospital and am much happier. I know so many people there, work side-by-side with a very good friend of mine, and have a 10 minute round-trip commute. I am also able to participate in more local community events and volunteer with the outpatient Diabetes programs right in my own town. I love the feeling of giving back to my local community.
This week was my first week at Phoenixville Hospital...and what a busy week it was. I was at the hospital for four days, presented at a Diabetes support class on Tuesday evening, attended two health fairs on Wednesday, spoke to a group at the Senior Center on Thursday morning, and was interviewed on a local radio station on Friday afternoon. Although I still battled some anxiety and pain, I feel like a conquered the world this week!
For the first time in a long time I feel like I am back on track. I am also maintaining my weight nicely at 154 and cannot wait to look stunning in my wedding dress. I promise to post pictures of the event.
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Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has cleared the next hurdle in his return from a concussion that forced him to sit out last week's game against the New York Giants.
"Matt has been cleared to practice. He's ready to go," coach Pete Carroll said today during his midweek Q&A session.
Asked if he expected Hasselbeck to start in Sunday's game against the Cardinals in Arizona, Carroll offered an emphatic, "He's absolutely fit; ready to go."
Defensive tackle Brandon Mebane also is expected to return after sitting out the past four games with a strained calf. Also due back is tackle Tyler Polumbus, who sat out last week with a sprained knee. As for first-round draft choice Russell Okung, Carroll said, "We'll take that one period at a time (during practice)." Okung has missed the past two games with a sprained ankle.
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Phoenix, Take Steps to Find a Cure!
The Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis walk is the nation's largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. Many patients have only ever met a handful of other patients suffering from IBD – this is a unique opportunity to meet hundreds of IBD patients, families, and supporters from your own backyard. There is no fee to register and no team is too big or small!
Walk day is an incredible experience for all to celebrate the efforts that have been put forth in raising funds toward our mission. It is a day filled with music, food, kids' activities, educational materials, and of course wonderful exposure for our corporate partners.
MVP (Most Valuable Participant)
The MVP Program was created to recognize top teams and individuals going above and beyond to provide hope, inspire action and find cures through fundraising efforts and outreach!
You can be an Awareness Builder by raising $100.
You can be a Hope Giver by raising $1,000.
Your team can become a Cures Believer when you raise $3,000.
Congratulations to our current MVP CURES BELIEVERS who will have reserved seating for their team during the post walk activities:
- Joe's Crohnies- Led by Anne Czerwinski
- The Giving Tree-Led by Gina Berman and Lilach Power
- Coop's Crew-Led by Shannon Groppenbacher
- PCH GI Swat Team-Led by Kim Abbs
- Young Professionals Group-Led by Erin Roehm and Allison Spitz
- Chronic 15- Led by Andrew Lauchner
- Team Slaughter-Led by Ryan Slaughter
- Team Markham-Led by Genny Markham
Congratulations to our current MVP HOPE GIVERS who have all raised over $1000:
- Nancy Rayhorn
- Mark Bauer
- Jasmine Huang
- Gianna and Jonathan Negretti
- Stacy Rasmussen
- Lisa Jackson
- Ashton Richards
- Emily Goldberg
Day/Time-Saturday April 11th, 2015
Registration/Check-in begin at 7:00am
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Phoenix Zoo-455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Free parking is available in the Phoenix Zoo parking lot.
Upon arriving at the walk site, please stop at the Registration/Check-In Tent first. The Registration Tent is near the school entrance to the right of the main entrance. This is where you will check-in/register, turn in any checks/cash you have received and pick-up your t-shirt/incentive tickets. Please make sure your collection envelope is properly filled out, sealed and signed before coming to the tent.
*If you attended bank days and have all ready received your team's registration materials you DO NOT need to go through the registration process.
Walk Details
Walk will consist of a 1 mile loop. Strollers and wagons are allowed but no bicycles or pets.
**Pre-walk program will begin promptly at 8:00am
The Take Steps Walk will take place rain or shine.
Our festival celebration will take place post-walk and will include:
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• Health Fair with vendors from GI groups, pharmaceutical companies, dieticians/nutritionists and much more
• Food
• All day access to the Zoo!!!!
We have great raffle prizes this year! Tickets will be for sale on walk day for $5.00 each or 5 for $25.00. Good luck!
Patient Education Tent
Visit the CCFA Mission tent to receive literature on IBD, learn more about services offered by CCFA including Camp and local patient support groups.
We want to see your pictures please share your photos with us and post to social media.
T-Shirts & Fundraising Incentives
Make a $25 Self Donation at the walk and receive a Take Steps Window Decal
Participants who have raised $100+ will receive a Take Steps t-shirt upon registration.
$250 raised earns you a Take Steps reusable tote bag
$500 raised earns you a Take Steps water bottle
Restrooms are available throughout the zoo. Should you need to use the restroom during registration (7am-8am) please find a CCFA or Zoo staff member to escort you to the restrooms located inside the zoo.
Food and Beverages
A light breakfast will be provided after the event. All of our food is donated and we are not able to accommodate all dietary needs. Water and juice will also be on sight, as we know Phoenix can get very hot, please plan to bring water to insure you stay hydrated.
Decal Don, How it works?– Make a self-donation today of $25.00 (or more) and you will be rewarded with a Take Steps Decal or as we'd like to call it Decal Don.
Many patients suffer in silence but it's up to us to make their voices heard. Help us change that FACT! Register today for the 2015 Phoenix Take Steps Walk and make a self -donation of $25 and you will receive a window decal to place in your car or other publicly visible place. Be a part of making a difference to those who suffer in silence.
Next Steps- Help us raise awareness!
Take a photo with your "Decal Don" (think Flat Stanley) and share on social media. Don't forget to tag us with #decaldon.
Let's show the world your team's commitment to the fight against digestive diseases. Together we will find a cure!
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I was quite impressed with the Fidelity coats. They are just a hair less refined than the Sterlingwears, and seem nearly as well-made. My daughter loves hers. And yes, they're still made in the USA! (Check out their wholesale site at https://www.fidelitysportswear.biz/Default.aspx)
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November 27, 2010 - Alex Johnson
The International Mountain Summit event is a big celebration of mountaineering and climbing held every year in Brixen, Italy. For the boulder festival, eight men and eight women are invited to compete in an elimination-type format. This year I had the privilege of being invited. It was a really fun and relaxed competition with super boulder problems, a good crew, and an energetic crowd. It was my first time competing in the new Quantums, they rocked, and I ended up placing fourth. The top three places went to fellow American and Five Ten athlete Alex Puccio, Austrian Anna Stohr, and Alizee Dufraisse of France, respectively. I had a great time and hope to be invited back next year.
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I have seen them around, but I don't remember what they are called... I want one too!
I saw these a few years ago and I can't remember what they are called, I can't find the right term for them so my searches get flooded with playstation garbage.
It was a device that attached to the steering wheel column and looked like a turn signal sticking out, but it controlled the computer.
So if you have a link or a name please let me know
steering wheel column usb -pedals
steering wheel column usb -playstation
I have seen them around, but I don't remember what they are called... I want one too!
I have bad luck with vehicles...
That looks like it but it was usb, that one looks like it plugs into a sony device or something with a headphone jack, we are getting closer!
There was a thread here where someone installed one, but I can't find it...
I have bad luck with vehicles...
I thought it was on here, but the post probly just said,
hey look what I found!
instead of
hey look at the cool ____ I found!
so it could be found later on.
I know what your talking about and I know its not much help, but I'm pretty sure Sony made it
Well, everything I've found on Google points to getting a stereo control stalk from a car and using the CapPC Joycon to convert it to USB, but there was a tread here somewhere that detailed the install of whatever this thing is called...
I have bad luck with vehicles...
I found the Sony one. It's the Sony RM-X2S, but you have to make the USB adapter yourself.
I have bad luck with vehicles...
Are you guys talking about the Car PC Joycon? Its the little device that allows you use your cars original controls. Here is the link. I know its on MPCar also, but I knew where it was on the CF forums.
Maybe you can buy the Sony device and then combine it with the item I linked too.
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Make yourself a separate account for just gaming and log into that one on a different browser. Now you have nothing but game updates in your news feed. You can even use it to sign up for most games nowadays. If you are ever looking for people to play with, there's always someone looking on there as well.
Be patient and keep an eye out for ToS is all I can say folks. Got a good feeling about this one.
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Looks like a an ok game but how it plays is the story..
Hmm interesting art style. Isometric anime-flavored but the chars look vaguely sprite-ish.
music is awesome
I hope this doesn't become another Firefall or Lime Odyssey or Blade & Soul where release schedule is so slow and grinding that by the time people get their hands on it the interest is already long gone.
The fact that it's asian developed means that it will take atleast a year for it to be translated. Best case scenario we will see the English version two years from now.
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After Village Councilman Marv VandenBosch and Ann Street residents complained earlier this summer about phase 2 routing, Village Council voted to drop plans for the second leg of the nonmotorized path, which was slated to run from Division Avenue east to Leonard Road.
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However, council earlier this month voted to explore amending the original grant request to include only the Mill Point Park expansion parcel — and to seek $129,400 instead of the original $330,000 that was approved.
Village Manager Ryan Cotton informed council Monday night that state officials notified him that the trust fund board would not approve such an amendment. According to Cotton, state officials said it would not be fair to other communities who were denied funding during the December 2010 grant awarding process.
DNR spokesman John Mays said the trust fund board would consider the change in project scope "significant" and that he would encourage council to withdraw its grant request.
Council voted 5-0 Monday night to do just that.
To read more of this story, see today's print or e-edition of the Grand Haven Tribune.


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A lot of people are starting to kick off their spring breaks, so that means a lot of people are hitting the gym to get their body in beach shape.
But not everyone lives by that creed.
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Heart failure is a serious condition, but it does not actually mean that your heart has failed. It means that your heart is not pumping blood around your body very efficiently.
Heart failure can affect the left side of your heart, the right side, or both. The symptoms and effects on your body will depend on the side that is affected. The Community Heart Failure Service only treats patients with left sided heart failure.
Symptoms of heart failure can be severe. It can be treated though, allowing you to control the effects of the condition and continue to live a normal life.
Heart failure can be caused by a number of other conditions, such as high blood pressure or a heart attack. It tends to affect people over the age of 65, and is more common in men than women.
Symptoms of heart failure
The main symptom of heart failure is extreme tiredness and breathlessness on exertion. This happens because of a lack of blood getting from your heart to your muscles.
The other symptoms of heart failure tend to differ depending upon which side of your heart has been affected.
Heart failure on the left
Heart failure on the left side can make you breathless because of a fluid build up on your lungs. This can happen at any time but often happens when you are active or laying in bed. During the night you may feel the need to sit up in bed. The breathlessness can also be accompanied by a cough and a frothy spit.
Heart failure on the right
The main symptom of heart failure on the right side is swollen ankles and legs because of excess fluid building up in the legs.
The liver and stomach can also become enlarged, due to excess fluid, making you feel bloated.
Heart failure on either or both sides
Other symptoms of heart failure (on either side of the heart) can include:
There are many ways that you can reduce your chances of heart failure:
These measures can help to reduce the strain on your heart by avoiding risk factors such as obesity and blood pressure problems, and by making sure the heart muscle is healthy.
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Alliance Overview.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Pittsburgh Area Office, the Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the SMC Business Councils aligned to promote safe and healthful working conditions at small business facilities/worksites, by better educating the smaller business community on the resources and support available to them through OSHA and PA/OSHA Consultation. The SMC Business Councils is a small business trade association in the state of Pennsylvania.
Implementation Team Members.
Eileen Patrone Director of Human Resources, SMC
Rosann Linza HR Consultant, SMC
Sam Gualardo Program Director, PA/OSHA Consultation
Robert Szymanski Area Director, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Robert Carroll CAS, OSHA Pittsburgh Area Office
Implementation Team Meetings
February 18, 2010 - In-person - Churchill PA
April 9, 2010 - In-person - Churchill PA
July 6, 2010 - Conference Call
October 18, 2010 - Conference Call
January 25, 2011 - In-person - Churchill PA
Activities and Products
Evaluation Period.
February 13, 2010 to February 14, 2011
Alliance Activity.
February 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on respirator protection OSHA Quick Card: Protect Yourself Respirators.
March 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on protecting yourself when cleaning up after a flood OSHA Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup.
April 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on teen worker safety OSHA Fact Sheet: Young Workers. This article contained web links to OSHAs teen worker website and the DOL youth rules website. In addition, a promotional conference update was placed in the newsletter promoting a conference where Ed Selker (Deputy Regional Administrator) was the keynote speaker presenting an OSHA update under the new administration.
June 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on Summer Driving Tips. This references cell phone/texting distractions.
October 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on protecting employees from amputation hazards Protect Yourself: Amputations.
November 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on What You Should Know About Your Experience Modification Factor.
December 2010 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on OSHA: Tips For Safe Winter Driving. January 2011 - A newsletter article was placed in the SMC newsletter (HRM Update) on Illegal Immigrants Can Get Workers Compensation Benefits Too, Court Rules.
Five of the listed newsletters (February, March, April, October, December) footnote For more information go to OSHAs website www.osha.gov or contact your local OSHA Area Office and speak to a duty officer (Pittsburgh Area Office Telephone #: 412-395-4903).
SMC representatives have called throughout the year to discuss various relevant compliance/policy issues and request a variety of OSHA publications. SMC members call throughout the year to voice questions and concerns relating to applicable OSHA standards to include more detailed discussion on some of the newsletter articles.
Alliance Products.
The SMC Councils electronic newsletter (HR Update) is utilized for OSHA related articles and promoting safety and health. In addition, the newsletter contained electronic links to OSHA and CDC websites.
The information provided was well received. The members of the association found the information to be valuable in assisting them in promoting and providing improved safety and health at the facilities they work at or consult for.
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February 2010 Newsletter article (OSHA Quick Card: Protect Yourself Respirators")
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March 2010 Newsletter article (OSHA Fact Sheet: Flood Cleanup )
2000 (Business members)
April 2010 Newsletter article (OSHA Fact Sheet: Young Workers & Promotion of Safety Conference where Ed Selker, DRA, was the Keynote Speaker)
2000 (Business members)
June 2010 Newsletter article (Summer Driving Tips)
2000 (Business members)
October 2010 Newsletter article (Protect Yourself: Amputations)
2000 (Business members)
November 2010 Newsletter article (What You Should Know About Your Experience Modification Factor )
2500 (Business members)
December 2010 Newsletter article (OSHA: Tips For Safe Winter Driving)
2000 (Business members)
January 2011 Newsletter article (Illegal Immigrants Can Get Workers Compensation Benefits Too, Court Rules)
2000 (Business members)
2500 (Business members)
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In The Dark is a 2-dimensional puzzle platformer game about a small monster trying to find his new home. Read more
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This project's funding goal was not reached on August 26, 2011.
In The Dark is a 2-dimensional puzzle platformer game about a small monster trying to find his new home.
About this project
For more gameplay, check out the video below.
About a year and a half ago, we began our first official voyage into the world of indie game development. With limited resources and experience, we decided to start basic. We knew that, rather than relying on extreme graphics, the feel and setting of our game was going to be critical to its appeal. So we designed a world in which imagination could take over where your childhood left off – a world in which monsters exist, lurking within the shadows, threatening to snatch you up the moment you leave the safety and comfort of the light.
You play as a tiny, friendly shadow monster named Bump. During the day, he sleeps under a human child's bed, and at night he comes out to play. But one day, Bump wakes up to discover that his friend has suddenly moved away, leaving him behind. If you know one thing, it's that you have to find your friend's new home before the sun comes up. Why? Monsters hate the light and if they get stuck in it, then they disappear! Unfortunately for Bump, at night there are thousands of monsters outside of his house that are much bigger and meaner than himself, and if he's not careful he might get eaten!
It's a good thing that Bump is very clever.
You see, not only do all monsters have an aversion to light, but they also have to treat light like a solid object. Being a clever monster, Bump must manipulate his surroundings and use beams of light to defeat enemies and create a path to his new home.
We've hit a number of milestones since starting this project. Mark has worked diligently to perfect the game's handling and the map editor (the editor will be included in the game package). With practice, we've been improving the quality of the animations and the environment. We've got countless ideas for different monsters and ways for Bump to interact with them. The foundation for the whole game has been laid out, but we are limited at this point by, you guessed it, time and money. We're going to need to fund our artists so they can take time away from their normal paying jobs to make any more progress on the game.
If you donators go above and beyond and fund our project even after we've reached our goal, we can guarantee that we will also go above and beyond to make this game unforgettable. So far, we've only investigated using music tracks under creative commons (read: free), but extra funds might give us the opportunity to commission some fantastic customized audio. We've been contacted by a couple of music groups who have expressed interest in the game, and we would love to enlist their help. We also intend to make this game available to PC, Mac, and Linux users; it will even be able to run well on netbooks. But in order to do this, we're going to need to invest in test computers to ensure compatibility.
We expect this puzzle game to be unique and exciting for people of all ages. To all of you out there who decide to donate to our project, we cannot thank you enough and we look forward to finally producing In The Dark.
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I ask: Do you know anything about addictions?---
They respond: Of course, everything. I'm an addictionologist.
I treat addicts and teach CAC's and administrators according to
what I know. I'm the expert.
Of course, everything. I'm a CAC. I treat addicts according
to what I know.
Of course, everything. I'm the administrator of the addiction
program and the addictionologist here tells me everything about
addictions. I make decisions on addicts based on what I know.
I'm the boss.
OK, but before I ask you further questions about addictions,
let me ask you some simpler questions.---
Is the earth flat or round?---
Round, of course.
It actually is spherical. But, can you prove this?---
Uh��., no.
Does the sun go around the earth or earth around the sun?---
The earth goes around the sun.
Can you prove that?---
How old is the earth?---
4 billion years old.
Uh��.., no.
Is there a god?---
Of course, yes.
You have never THOUGHT critically about these things. How is
it that you know these things?---
They are what I believe and what experts whom I believe have
told me.
OK, now. What is an addiction? What causes addiction?---
It's�a behavior that�.a disease that�.genetics�environment�.in
a predisposed person�keeps doing it despite negative consequences�.
What does cause mean?---
What's a behavior, disease, environment?---
Are diseases voluntary? Are diseases immoral? Are people with
diseases immoral?---
A disease is �..blah blah
What does predisposed mean?---
blah blah
Is it voluntary, conscious, by choice?�.
A little of both blah blah.
What does voluntary mean? What does choice mean? What does
conscious means?
Uh,��blah blah.
What is alcoholism?---
What is compulsive gambling?---What does "compulsive"
What is opiate addiction?---
Can you prove any of this?---
How does the brain produce this stuff?---
You don't know any of this, do you?---
Uh��, No.
You have never THOUGHT critically about these things. So, what
do you know about addictions?---
It's what I believe and what experts whom I believe have told
me. It's all in the books.
Can these experts prove it? Do the books prove it?---
Uh��., No.
Then why do you say you know about addictions?---
Is what you know based on the scientific method, a method devised
by men to distinguish between empiricisms and actual reality?---
Uh��., No. I don't know much about addictions. I
believe these things about addictions the same way people used
to believe the world was flat, the sun went around the earth,
the earth is 5000 years old. I use my own empirical observations
and besides, experts say so and the people believe them. You've
got to believe the experts and your own eyes, No?
Magicians can pull rabbits out of a hat too.---
Do you burn people at the stake based on your beliefs?---
I guess I do. Maybe I shouldn't?
Do you question your beliefs?---
Does this make you prejudiced?---
Should you question them?---
So why don't you?---
I like my prejudices too much.
Your beliefs are based on paradigms that throughout history
have fallen and fallen and fallen even though all people at the
time believed them and experts expounded them without proof. Even
when something is actually proven, the believers believe and still
don't know the proof. Consensus is not proof. Proof is not decided
by majority vote. Policy based on beliefs are as easily right
as they are wrong. Why do you stand by your policies so irrevocably?
Because you believe you are right - you're self-righteous. Will
you critique your beliefs? No. Aren't you as stupid about addictions
as someone who believes the sun goes around the earth? Yes. And
you make policy based on your stupid beliefs? Yes.
So, what do you know about addictions?---
Uh,���.Nothing. But, do you know anything about
No, but I never said I did. I have questioned everything we
just queried in my book, shown that the current paradigm is scientifically
invalid and wrong, and presented an alternative hypothesis that
is based on real science, is amenable to the scientific method,
and fits real life addictions infinitely more than what is currently
believed. You won't read my book. You won't debate the issues
that differentiate your believed paradigm from my hypothesized
paradigm. You won't even question your beliefs that are currently
helping only 5% of addicts, if that. What gives you the validity
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Chico Economics Graduate Careers - Finance
Nick Billeci
Nick Billeci graduated with honors in Spring 2013 with with a BA in International Economics and a BS in Business Administration with an option in Finance. After graduation he accepted a job as a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. They invited Nick to participate in their Financial Advisor Career Development program, which is designed to prepare recent college graduates for careers as financial advisors. After accepting this offer Nick studied for three months for the Series 7 and Series 66 exams and after completing these exams he moved to Arizona for seven months for the training program. Upon completion, he assumed responsibility for his own branch of Edward Jones Investments located in San Ramon, California. In a recent email, Nick stated that "I was fortunate enough to be able to apply the skills I learned studying international markets, statistics, and economics while at CSU Chico to build my own business in the area I was born and raised in."
Michael Ciocca
Michael Ciocca graduated in 2013. He is an operations specialist for Financial Telesis Inc. (Benjamin W. Wong and Associates). He is learning more about the securities industry, working with his firm's Investment Service Team to assist clients with any questions they may have as well as providing them with financial advice. He is currently working toward acquiring his Series 7 Licensing in order to advance his career in financial planning.
"I use economic thought and problem solving regularly in my position. I am constantly using techniques that I learned in economics to perform everyday tasks. I look at pricing statistics, financial growth models and many other things that all relate to what we are taught as economics majors."
"I would say the most important thing that I learned in Economics came from Michael Perelman and Anita Chaundry who taught us how to think on our own. They always taught us that the most important way to learn is to question everything. Do not settle for what someone tells you even if it is someone who you believe is smarter than you. Do your research and produce your own answer. For the 2014 grads I want to let you know that if you work hard and stay open minded you will find a job. I remember being very afraid coming out of school last year as a fresh grad. But if you follow your intuition and face your fears you will guide yourself to a career that you will enjoy. Give yourself a pat on the back this is a great time in your life, enjoy it!"
Sam Dreyfuss
Sam Dreyfuss, who graduated in 2010, took a client services position with a small wealth management firm specializing in high net worth individuals located within San Francisco. After working in wealth management for a year, Sam received a Fixed Income Analyst job offer with PFM Asset Management, who specialized fixed income portfolio management for government and institutional clients. His jobs included structuring fixed income portfolios, explaining trading strategies, credit analysis, investment performance analysis, cash flow modeling, and economic research and reporting. After two years with PFM Asset Management, Sam moved to BlackRock as an Analyst within the Securities Lending division. He works alongside fixed income traders on the U.S. Treasuries and Federal Agencies desk and is responsible for monitoring loan collateral exposure levels within the U.S. markets. He is currently developing and engineering the reporting and analytics platform for the Securities Lending division. He would eventually like to manage emerging market portfolios.
In a recent email Sam said that "Studying Economics at Chico State has helped me to think in a more creative and abstract way, which is a crucial problem solving skill."
Thomas Logan
Thomas Logan graduated in 2012 with majors in economics (honors) and finance and minors in mathematics and accounting. Since February 2013 he has been working in San Francisco, California, as an analyst on the institutional sales team that supports J.P. Morgan's business development and capital raising efforts. His team works with clients, corporations, unions, and state and local governments, to raise capital for a variety public and private investments across equity, fixed income, and real estate markets around the world. More specifically, he is responsible for answering client inquiries and developing customized presentations based on client concerns, investment outlook and financial market conditions. Client responses and presentations cover a range of portfolio management topics, but broadly focus on asset allocation, investment strategies, macroeconomics and financial economics.
David PanganDavid Pangan, who graduated in 2013, is a business development manager for Citco, a financial administration company with 80 offices in 41 countries. He travels around the Asia Pacific (APAC) region to acquire new clients, create business networks for clients, and to expand Citco's business partner network of law, consulting and accounting firms. David also is in charge of Citco's sales and marketing strategy in the Philippines, and he sourced and originate deals for Citco clients who are interested in the APAC region but do not have a presence there.
"The CSU Chico School of Economics gave me both a macro and micro perspective of the market place that allows me to understand global, regional and country specific trends," David stated in a recent email. "This is especially helpful in the deal sourcing aspect of my work but also, in understanding hot money and FDI flows. I think more than anything, being proud to be educated in the CSU Chico and being instructed by professors like Perelman and the rest of the faculty, it has given me the confidence to work in the US, Africa and now APAC, being confident in my academic foundation and my capacity to learn and understand."
Tom Tracy
Tom Tracy, who graduated in 1983, is the Chief Operating Officer at Aspiriant in charge of client service, offering and maintaining the highest level of innovation and expertise possible. Tom was the first, post-founding professional employee of Kochis Fitz, the predecessor firm to Aspiriant, in 1992 and he became a principal of the firm in 1995. He has provided comprehensive personal financial and investment planning services to hundreds of professionals, senior corporate executives, business owners and other high net worth individuals. Tom has been recognized as one of the country's best financial advisors byWorth Magazine and in 2009 was ranked as one of the top 100 Independent Advisors in the nation by Barron's.
Tom began his financial planning career in 1989 as a member of the Executive Financial Counseling group at Deloitte & Touche, where he actively assisted in the development and delivery of comprehensive financial plans for clients. At Deloitte, he also worked in the tax department, acquiring broad experience and expertise with individual income tax issues and planning. He is an active member of the Financial Planning Association, currently serving on the San Francisco chapter's program committee. In past years, he taught investments and other classes in the Personal Financial Planning Program at University of California-Berkeley. Tom has spoken to numerous professional organizations about investment and tax topics and has coauthored material published by CCH, including the book, Wealth Management, A Concise Guide to Financial Planning and Investment Management for Wealthy Client. He has also served as a guest columnist for ABCNews.com.
Tom earned a BS degree in Economics from Chico State and an MBA (Distinguished Student Award) in Finance from San Francisco State University. He successfully completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in 1993 and received his Chartered Financial Analyst credential in 1995.
"Economics was a big help to my career because it provided a framework for making financial decisions that I use every day," Tom stated in a recent email. "It also helps me speak confidently on economic issues that pertain to investments and financial planning and that has made a big difference in my one-on-one interactions with clients."
Sean Wever
Sean Wever graduated in 2006 with Honors in economics and moved on to the University of Wyoming to study for dual masters in Economics and Finance. After finishing he moved to the Virgin Islands where he tended bar for one year before beginning his career in finance. In 2011 he began working for a proprietary trading firm that specializes in high frequency algorithmic trading. In February of 2013 he was offered a job as Director of Sales for Green Key Markets (GKM). He accepted the offer and currently splits his time between offices in Chicago and Puerto Rico where he works as the Principal for GKM, an Introducing Broker (IB) of cleared swaps and blocks in the over-the-counter (OTC) commodities space. GKM is involved in the biofuels space with the primary focus being the Chicago (Platts settled) ethanol contract. Sean also writes a weekly ethanol newsletter for his customers.


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I was at the Orchard ION and it was a shopping complex that is mind blowing! To me personally, it was really a shopping paradise consisted of mid to high end retail outlets. Best of all, its engulfed around Orchard MRT. There will not be issue of less human traffic to feed its hungry appetite for consumers.
When I was about to leave for Borders bookstore, I realized that the traffic junction for pedestrians to walk to Borders is closed to human traffic. It was a bit of challenge to look for the under-pass linking Borders Bookstore.
Although it was nice to look at, I know that more can be done to "Save Gaia" and as long there is no true initiative to save energy, I am not sure if Singapore can truly play apart in saving earth's resources.
Korea is one such country that is true in its action to cut waste and played a part in saving earth's resources. Liked they do not have disposable chopsticks and not take aways unlike Singapore.
Anyway, the ION shopping complex is nicely designed especially the ceiling and it looked liked Changi airport Terminal 3. Nicely lit and sort of simple but yet complex design. I cannot count the number of floor of retail shops but seem it to have more than around 7 floor consisted of top to bottom floor.
Monday, August 31, 2009
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