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Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Program Overview
After completing the requirements for the California Preliminary Teaching Credential, candidates may be eligible to pursue the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership. The remaining courses guide students in deeper reflection on their own practice as they make stronger connections between theory and practice and conduct classroom-based research. The course of study leading to the M.Ed. includes 24 units from credential course work taken at the post-baccalaureate level (see above) and the following:
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Educational Research Design and Methodology
- Thesis
Credential graduates from other universities may transfer some of their credential courses into this program as well, but their requirements will differ.
The M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership program prepares teaching professionals who want to expand their knowledge and take on critical leadership roles that contribute to student and school success. The program is designed to provide the option of choosing an existing specialization or working with an academic advisor to create a program that addresses your unique needs.
There are two pathways to entering this program. The first is through the combined credential/master's program completed entirely through California Lutheran University. The second option is available to those who have completed their credential course work at other institutions.
Program Highlights
A key feature of this program is the integration of theory, research, and practice. The course work can be completed while students continue to teach full time. Much of what is learned is immediately applicable to classroom settings as teachers investigate problems of practice and conduct action research in their own classrooms. A limited amount of credential course work may be transferred from other institutions.
Option. 1 M.Ed. for CLU Graduate-level Credential Candidates
After completing the requirements for the California Preliminary Teaching Credential, candidates may be eligible to pursue the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership. Candidates are expected to complete the final part of the program after they begin their teaching careers. The course of study leading to the M.Ed. includes twenty-four (24) units from credential course work taken at the post-baccalaureate level at California Lutheran University and the following courses:
MUST be taken in sequence:
- EDGN 509 Introduction to Educational Research (3 units)
- EDGN 510 Educational Research Design and Methodology (3 units)
- EDGN 599 Thesis Research (3 units)
Option 2. M.Ed. for CLU Undergraduate Credential Students
In addition to the three courses listed in Option 1, CLU students who took 500 level courses as part of their undergraduate work for the bachelor's degree cannot count the courses a second time towards a master's degree. These students will need additional units to satisfy master's degree requirements. These units may be selected from any of the electives listed under the "Specializations" tab.
Option 3. Stand Alone M.Ed. Degree
This program is for all teachers who earned their credential at another institution or are private school teachers who do not hold a credential. The program consists of thirty-six (36) units of coursework chosen with an academic advisor to meet each candidate's individual needs. The three courses listed below are required. No more than six (6) units of graduate level course work may be transferred into the program from another institution. A course syllabus may be needed to evaluate whether the course is equivalent to the California Lutheran University Required Research Courses (taken in sequence)
- EDGN 509 Introduction to Educational Research (3 units)
- EDGN 510 Educational Research Design and Methodology (3 units)
- EDGN 599 Thesis Research (3 units)
Reading Certificate Added Authorization
This option is designed to assist the teacher in developing additional expertise in the teaching of reading and provides eligibility for the Reading Certificate Added Authorization offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
This program is being redesigned and will not be offered during the 2012-2013 school year.
Technology Emphasis
- EDTE 522 Technology Information Systems for Educators (3 units)
- EDTE 524 Media and Technology in the Classroom (3 units)
- EDTE 526 Educational Technology for Teachers (3 units)
- EDTE 528 Software for Educators (3 units)
Core Requirements
EDGN 509 Introduction to Educational Research (3 units)
A core course designed to introduce educational practitioners to educational research. Through an examination of the nature of research, ethical and philosophical principles, types of research, and characteristics of data students will explore quantitative and qualitative methods of designing and conducting research in the context of educational settings.
EDGN 510 Educational Research Design and Methodology (3 units)
Drawing from qualitative, quantitative, and combined applications of research this core course is designed to guide students through a systematic study of the interrelated activities embedded in the development of an action research project. Constructing a problem statement and research question will guide the preparation of a literature review and methodological plan. Candidates will also submit an Application to Use Human Participants in Research to the Institutional Review Board. All work in this course will lead to the writing of a masters thesis. Pre-requisite: EDGN 509
EDGN 599 Thesis Research (3 units)
Building upon the literature and methodological plan developed during EDGN 510, this class supports the implementation, analysis, and presentation of a research thesis.
Program Requirements (Choose one specialty area block)
Specialty Area I – Reading Certificate (added authorization)
EDRD 559 Foundations of Literacy Learning (3 units)
This course prepares candidates for more advanced learning with a deeper, richer level of understanding and a firmer grasp of literacy research and its applications. Candidates will read and learn from research to formulate their philosophy of literacy teaching and learning. Candidates will gain knowledge of language acquisition, early literacy, and standards-based teaching. In this course, candidates also explore the elements of 21st century learning goals: TPACK—an organizing framework for technology use in literacy learning.
EDRD 563 Literacy Assessment and Interpretations (3 units)
This course provides candidates with an overview of different types of assessments and audiences for the assessments. The course also prepares candidates to link assessment to instruction through administration and analysis of student literacy achievement as measured by curriculum-based assessments. Candidates learn to assess students and apply needed reading interventions (e.g., RTI). Candidates learn when students need re-entry from intervention to regular classroom as well as learn to apply appropriate instructional sequences in teaching/tutoring. In this course, candidates explore the elements of 21st century learning goals: TPACK—an organizing framework for technology use in literacy learning.
EDRD 564 Instruction for Communication: Comprehending and Composing (3 units)
This course provides the candidate with current research on communication, specifically emphasizing writing instruction, standardized assessments, and rubrics. Candidates will learn more about information literacy and how to communicate with various educational stakeholders, such as families/caregivers, other teachers, administrators, and the community. In this course, candidates also explore the elements of 21st century learning goals: TPACK—an organizing framework for technology use in literacy learning.
EDRD 565 Interdisciplinary Literacy across Levels and Learners (3 units)
This is a capstone course that supports candidates' synthesis of the key concepts integrated throughout the program. Candidates will advance their knowledge about adult learning, especially as needed for professional learning communities, peer coaching, and collaboration with other literacy professionals. Candidates will learn about adolescent literacy.
Specialty Area II - Computer Concepts (eligible for added authorization)
EDTE 522 Technology Information Systems for Educators (3 units)
This course provides an overview of technology for the classroom teacher, including issues of cyber-safety, learning environments, software, networking and professional learning communities. Students explore current and future trends in educational technology as well as participate in collaborative tech plan and grant writing scenarios.
EDTE 524 Media and Technology in the Classroom (3 units)
This course focuses on the pairing of technology with effective instructional strategies. Students in this course will implement the following technology genres: Word processing applications, organizing and brainstorming software, multimedia, data collection tools, and Web resources. This course focused on how to effectively implement technology into the classroom and better engage students in the learning process.
EDTE 526 Educational Technology for Teachers (3 units)
This course presents an introduction to basic computer structures and systems. Students increase their knowledge of both Mac and PC platforms as well as conquer basic troubleshooting issues. Students also learn to identify common software and hardware issues and develop a working knowledge of solutions as well as resources for finding solutions to possible future problems. In addition to basic computer systems, candidates will explore additional peripheral devices such as handhelds, adaptive technologies, tablets, netbooks, interactive whiteboards, and cell phones.
EDTE 528 Software for Educators (3 units)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of current educational technology programs including many web 2.0 and distance education technologies. It includes a focus on instructional design theories and an emphasis creating and utilizing resources for the K-12 classroom. Students are exposed to a variety of programs and media and will create one major project during the semester.
Electives (select 3)
EDCG 515 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 units)
The learning process and its application in a variety of settings with students of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
EDCG 504 School Law (3 units)
Implications and trends of court decisions, federal, state, and local, as they affect the role of the counselor, teacher, and administrator; their impact on district policy and finance, and on district and local programs and activities.
EDLT 500 Foundations of Education (3 units)
This course will examine the historical, social, and cultural foundations of American education as seen through a historical narrative with an emphasis on the diversity of contemporary schooling. Students will be provided with an introduction to issues, trends, education theory and practice. Additionally, major philosophies of education which have informed American education and how they affect schooling in a society of multiple cultures will be explored. 10 hours of fieldwork is required.
EDLT 501 Theories of Teaching learning and Development (3 units)
This course explores the factors influencing development, academic achievement, and behavior in P-20 Learners and the learning theories that support these goals. 10 hours of Fieldwork required.
EDLT 502 Teaching English Learners in Diverse Populations (3 units)
This course in teaching English Language Learners and diverse populations examines first and second language acquisition with an overview of aspects of linguistic theories as well as social and cultural factors influencing language acquisition. The course further explores theories, legal implications, and accountability factors related to language learning among both native and non-native speakers of English. Delivery of instruction (including technologies), school/district programs and services, assessment and accountability, and inclusionary practices for English language learners are emphases for this course. 10 hours of fieldwork is required
EDLT 503 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Environments (3 units)
This course examines supports for exceptional learners in inclusive environments. This course will explore the learning and behavioral characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities; the theory and practices of special education service delivery models; current state and federal special education laws, with an emphasis on the Individualized Educational Program and partnerships with families; the definitions of each exceptionality; the history of special education services to individuals in the US; the theory and practices of Evidence Based Practice for individuals with exceptionalities and assessment practices guiding such practices; assistive technologies; and current philosophical positions and challenges in special education. 10 hours of fieldwork is required
EDSP 525 Positive Behavior Supports and Collaboration (3 units)
This course examines Positive Behavior Support and School-wide PBS strategies for general and special educational settings and addresses issues related to inclusion, itinerant teaching, and collaboration with all members of the school community and families for the benefit of students with special needs. The candidate will examine information regarding individual behavior support strategies, specifically with respect to students with special needs. Students' become acquainted with the foundations for professional team members to make decisions on goals, placement, and transitions across the lifespan. Within a wide range of service delivery options, candidates will explore their roles as itinerant support teachers, co-teachers, consultation teacher, and student supporters within inclusive settings.
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For those students who have completed their teaching credential program at CLU and now want to readmit to the masters in Ed program, please print out and fill out the application form.
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Please call (805) 493-3325 to schedule an appointment with a Graduate Admission Counselor or to request information.


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New Chick-Fil-A 2011 Coupon Calendar
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Thursday, November 11th, 2010 at 3:13 pm.
UPDATE: It appears that many Chick-Fil-A locations are not offering the calendar free with a $20 gift card purchase so please contact your specific store for more details. Sorry for the confusion.
According to Addicted to Saving, Chick-Fil-A is now offering up their 2011 calendar, filled with over $30 worth of coupons, for FREE with the purchase of a $20 Chick-Fil-A gift card (or else it's $6 + tax). The coupons available in the 2011 calendar will make for lots of FREE food! Here's a list of the coupons you'll find…
January: FREE Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Biscuit or Small Bowl of Chicken Soup
February: FREE Yogurt Parfait and Dasani Bottled Water
March: FREE Large Diet Coke
April: FREE Chick-Fil-A Nuggets (8 ct)
May: FREE Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad
June: FREE Small Hand-Spun Milkshake
July: FREE Medium Freshly Squeezed Chick-Fil-A Lemonade
August: FREE Large Sprite
September: FREE Spicy Chicken Sandwich
October: FREE Large Coca-Cola
November: FREE Chick-n-Minis (3 ct) OR Large Waffle Potato Fries
December: FREE Large Coca-Cola Zero
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I was just there this morning….now I'll just HAVE to go back again :)
Thanks for the info!
I love these coupons!! I bought multiple calendars last year. I've never had a problem using multiple coupons at one visit.
The chick-fil-a's around here will take their expired coupons as well. I have used some from this calendar that are over a year expired and they never say anything :)
DEFINTITELY going to pick up one of these!!!
I usually buy the gift card. Get my free calnedar. Then use the gift card to buy dinner. classic.
Andrea is right! Chick-fil-A is an AWESOME company!!! They will take expired coupons, no questions asked! I am a former employee, and we were told to take any Chick-fil-A coupon, expired, washed in the washing machine, for another Chick-fil-A location, or otherwise! No limits or questions whatsoever.
Would you happen to know if Chick Fil A doing this promotion again this year because I was just reading the post about the calender on Facebook and someone from Chick Fil A responded and said that promotion is not good for this year.
Thanks In Advance
I spoke with two managers at my store and they said that they aren't doing the gift card promotion this year. I asked if there'd be any promotion, and they both said that they haven't heard anything…and that it was unlikely :(
Same here, Noblesville, IN is NOT participating in the free calendar deal. Darn! Call your locations before heading over so you are not disappointed.
This is a good offer, I'm definitely going to cash in on it. Thanks Collin.
I just called ours and it said they were not doing this. They said it was a corporate thing last year but corporate decided not to do it this year.
Called all three in my area (Oklahoma) and they are not doing it this year :( bummer
Nope…not doing it this year. I asked about it though and the mgr. gave me a free calendar just for asking! But then apologized and said they weren't participating in that this year. I use to work at CFA in HS and the mgr. once accepted a Whataburger coupon for a FREE sandwich…he'd rather them come to CFA then Whataburger! Whatever it takes, eh? And they do accept expired coupons and any coupons from the calendar during any month. One of the best restaurants ever! :)
I buy a calendar each year…but i also buy coupons on ebay. So every time me and the hubby go on a lunch date I use ALL coupons and it costs me NOTHING!!! I spent about $35 on coupons but I have gone out to lunch at least a dozen times and I still have a lot left. GREAT DEAL!! I love Chick-Fil-A's coupon policy!!
Tyler, Texas has the calendars for $6…:-)
My daughter works there and she says this promotion is not going to be valid until later in the season, closer to Christmas.
This promotion last year, happened much closer to Christmas, probably when they were going to get stuck with a lot of calendars that had not been bought.
i wish we had them in Michigan!
I just called my CFA in Calhoun, Ga. They said they were offering this deal after Thanksgiving.
Not a location by location basis – Chick-fil-A as a company is not doing this promotion this year. I run a couponing site too so I called before I posted, so I didn't end up posting since they're not doing it.
What? That's funny because I got one last week with my 20$ gc purchase. I am in New Mexico.
Has anyone tried their peppermint chocolate chip shake? Curious if it's worth making a special trip over there to get one. :)
Well yeah I have to try all the special shakes! But I definitely recommend a small because I don't think anyone could stand to finish a large without getting sick.
Thanks Barb! Would you recommend it over the other flavors or would you say stick to the regular flavors?
Well I like peppermint and chocolate and I've been waiting for it to come out for a while. If you really like peppermint, I would say yes, buy it while you can!
I just had one of these a couple of hours ago!! AND>>>>>>Whoa, definitely worth a trip in my opinion! LOVED IT and I LOVE CHICK FIL A!!!!!
Thanks girls … I'm heading over there shortly! :) I've been thinking about one the last several days. Ha!! Need to get that craving fulfilled!
I had it this week! It was delicious! Definitely get 1!!
We only have 1 Chik Fil A near us….in our local (tiny, almost painfully small) mall. And when we were in there trick or treating on Halloween, we saw that it had shut down :-( :-( :-(
you might want to go by there on a week day, b/c halloween was on sunday this year and chickfila is closed on sundays. hopefully that's all it was and they aren't shut down b/c that would be terrible! i can't imagine life w/out chickfila.
I just called our Chik-Fil-A in Texas and the mgr told me that they were not doing that promotion this year, however, if they have an over-abundance of calendars left over they will start giving them away with a gc later in the year. Currently they are $6.50. So, hopefully, not a lot of people will purchase them now and they will have a lot left over to do the promotion later!
Another thing you may want to look at, if you are military, is the military/police discount at Chick-fil-a. I am not sure it was suppose to happen this way but when I was given the military discount it also took the discount off my calendar. It's almost a 50% discount, so well worth asking about!
Do they offer this every day or just on Veteran's Day? Thanks!!
I live in Missouri and I got my free calendar like 2 weeks ago with a $20 gift card purchase.
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Did you know you can substitute the drinks for something else? Like I don't like Coke Zero, so I asked if I could get A Dr Pepper instead and they were fine with it. Or you can upgrade and pay a little more for a shake? Love Chick-Fil-A.
yes. my sister works at chickfila and not only can you substitute whatever drink you want, but if you have a coupon for a free chicken sandwich you can get nuggets or strips instead.
Looks like some great coupons this year. I bought 2 calendars last year and hope I can do it again!
The Elizabethtown, KY Chic-fil-a is giving a free calendar with $20 gift card purchase on black friday from 5pm to close.
I did this last year! What a great deal. I'll buy more than one this year, if they run the promotion again!
Does anyone know if any of the locations in Nashville, TN are participating in the free calendars?
Does anybody know if any of the locations in the Greenville/Greer, Easley areas are participating in this promotion this year?
I've got the calendars half off around now before? Does anyone know when they will go to $3???

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February 11, 2005
Putting Stolen Childhoods in Context
The release of the Galen Films documentary Stolen Childhoods comes at a time when the world community is neglecting its commitments to children on a wide range of concerns.
A December 9, 2004 report from the United Nations Children's Fund says that more than 1 billion children - half of all the children in the world - are denied a healthy and protected upbringing. Many millions, the UNICEF report says, suffer from one or more kinds of extreme deprivation - inadequate shelter, poor sanitation, insufficient health care, little or no education, a lack of food.
This is the current reality, despite a landmark 1989 human rights treaty, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in which world leaders pledged to improve the lives of children everywhere.
Hunger and malnutrition kill more than 5 million children a year, says a report from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The spread of HIV/AIDS across the globe has created a generation of orphans - 15 million, by one estimate - who lack a protective layer of adult support. And worldwide, 140 million children, the majority of them girls, have never been to school.
A recent report from Oxfam, the international relief agency, says that in the decade ahead millions more will go without education or die needlessly unless the rich nations of the world increase aid, and cancel poor countries' debt. Aid budgets of the wealthy countries are now half what they were in 1960, Oxfam says. Meanwhile, poor countries are struggling to make $100 million a day in debt repayments.
Stolen Childhoods documents how some of these policies play out. For 246 million children, life is nothing but work. Wangari Maathai, Kenyan environmentalist and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner, says in the film, "Misusing children as workers is a form of murder. It's a slow death - a sentence of death that you are giving to the child."
As the film suggests, there is a difference between promises made over the years by international organizations and actual performance. One hundred thirty-five nations have signed International Labour Organization Convention 138, setting minimum age standards for employment. One hundred fifty nations have signed Convention 182, banning the worst forms of child labor. However, as the film documents, the abuses continue.
Yet it is not hopeless. Stolen Childhoods finds some progress made by individuals and programs in tackling child labor issues. Brazil has succeeded in cutting its rate of child labor in half with a range of programs including a highly effective educational subsidy for poor families.
Why is improving the state of children around the world an urgent matter? In addition to the obvious humanitarian reasons, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) offers a practical one. "This is the breeding ground for Osama Bin Laden's army and for future terrorists," he says. "If we want a secure future for America and the world, it's not going to be enough to go bomb Saddam Hussein, or to get him out of power. If we don't get these kids into school and get them a decent education, we're going to have more terrorism in the future."
In Stolen Childhoods, Cristovam Buarque, a member of the Brazilian senate and former minister of education, suggests a "Marshall Plan for Children," patterned after the economic recovery program undertaken in the wake of World War II. "It would be so easy to have a social Marshall Plan, investing not in the economy, but investing in social areas for the children of the world," he says. "This would be easy. The money exists. All that is needed is for the world to want to do it."
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Spanish Jamon Iberico Industry Prepares For Busy Christmas Period
Iberian Pigs feed on acorns from an acorn tree at the farm of... News PhotoAcorn,Agriculture,Animal,Business,Farm,Feeding,Finance,Grazing,Horizontal,Human Interest,Iberian Pig,Livestock,Salamanca,Spain,Tree,VillagePhotographer Denis DoyleCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesSALAMANCA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 14: Iberian Pigs feed on acorns from an acorn tree at the farm of Faustino Prieto in the village of Cespedosa on December 14, 2012 near Salamanca, Spain. Dry-cured Iberian ham or Jamon Iberico is a favourite amongst Spaniards and producers are hoping for improved sales over the busy christmas period. The jamon legs are usually dry-cured for up to three years after the pigs have been few on a diet of acorns in the last three months of their lives. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)


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Top-ranked recipe named "Oriental Black Bean And Garlic Sauce for Asparagus"
Try this Oriental Black Bean And Garlic Sauce for Asparagus recipe, or contribute your own. "Corn" and "April" are two tags used to describe Oriental Black Bean And Garlic Sauce for Asparagus.
In a skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat and in it stir-fry the garlic, the gingerroot, and the red bell pepper until the pepper is softened. Add the beans and stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the Sherry and boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons cold water, whisk it into the mixture, and simmer the sauce until it is thickened slightly. Add black pepper to taste and serve the sauce over asparagus. Makes about 1 1/4 cups. Gourmet April 1990
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Compensation costs increase with establishment size
November 04, 1998
Employer costs for employee compensation are generally higher in large establishments than in small. In March 1997, compensation costs for establishments with 500 or more employees were 46 percent higher than for establishments with 100-499 employees, and 61 percent higher than for establishments with less than 100 employees.
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The proportion of total compensation made up of benefit costs was greater in large establishments. Benefit costs accounted for 30.8 percent of total compensation costs for workers in establishments with 500 or more employees, compared with 24.9 percent of compensation in establishments with less than 100 workers.
In addition to employment size, a variety of factors—including differences in the mix of industries, occupations, union coverage, and location—influence compensation cost levels. Compared with small establishments, large establishments tend to be located in metropolitan areas and are more likely to be covered by union contracts, two factors often associated with higher compensation costs.
Note that establishment size may differ from firm size. The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines an establishment as a single physical location where business is conducted. Establishments can be parts of a larger company. About three-quarters of the employees in small establishments work in small, independent private businesses; the remainder are in establishments that are part of larger firms.
These data are a product of the BLS Employment Cost Trends program (specifically the Employer Costs for Employee Compensation series). Additional information is reported in the bulletin, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, 1986-97, Bulletin 2505, August 1998. A summary of compensation costs trends from 1981 to 1997 based on Employment Cost Indexes is available from "Total compensation costs double from 1981 to 1997," The Editor's Desk.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Compensation costs increase with establishment size on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/1998/nov/wk1/art03.htm (visited October 13, 2015).
Recent editions of Spotlight on Statistics
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In 2013, the Consumer Expenditure Survey improved its personal tax data.
Trends in long-term unemployment
Long-term unemployment reached historically high levels following the recession of 2007–2009.
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A lovely deep golden colour with a persistent fine stream of bubbles. Expressive red fruit aromas followed by a rich complex palate that is balanced by a mouthwatering freshness. The finish is long lasting and beautifully balanced. Being from only red grapes makes it a very distinctive wine.
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A delicate pale salmon in colour, with a fruitful nose that hints of honey and toast. The Pinot Noir brings subtle red berry flavours to the palate with satisfying fullness and length.
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The Brut Tradition champagne is supple and fruity in taste with supple and harmonious aromas.
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The palate is impetuous yet full, with a cheerful vitality due to its persistent stream of sprightly bubbles. There are rich flavours of brioche, butter and a long dry finish.
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The Regional Cancer Center at Johnson City focuses on evidence-based care provided by a multidisciplinary team. We work hard to prevent complications and provide the safest possible treatment. Our providers offer services using the latest in technology and treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, oncology surgery, clinical trials and genetic testing.
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Dr. Colvett received his medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard University. Dr. Colvett is board-certified by American Board of Radiology and is a member of American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alpha Omega Alpha, American College of Radiation Oncology. He practices at the Regional Cancer Centers at Johnson City Medical Center and Indian Path Medical Center and at Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
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Dr. Enck received his medical degree from Hahnemann University Medical College in Philadephia, Pa., and completed his residency at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital. He completed his fellowship at University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York.
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Last week I visited my mom and traveled in that glorious time machine that opens its doors when our elders share memories of the past.
Mom lives in Green Valley, Ariz., a gross misnomer, especially by East Tennessee standards. The retirement community south of Tucson lies in the brown basin of the Santa Cruz River, also a misnomer since it carries water only when the monsoons cause flash floods.
My parents actually moved there before retiring. My dad was a CPA who was laid off in his mid-50s and couldn't land a new job. So he started his own accounting firm in Green Valley and worked happily into his 80s.
In recent years since my father's death, my sister, a retired principal, has lived with Mom, who is 88 now. She had been in great health, traveling abroad earlier this year. But a few weeks ago she was stricken with pneumonia and hospitalized. The immobility caused a blood clot in her leg, and it was touch and go for a while.
She's home now and growing stronger. A tiny thing, her goal is to get her weight — just 86 pounds — up to her age. The way she was eating during my visit, I think she'll make it.
While I was there, she pulled out family archives I had never seen, and my trip into the past began.
I knew my mother's father had been in the Army in the Philippines before World War I, but for the first time I learned the details of his service.
Grandpa was 19 when he enlisted in 1909. His mother had died and his father remarried. He joined the military, Mom explained, because he couldn't stand his stepmother.
The United States had acquired the islands in the Spanish-American War, and in 1909, the Moros, as the Muslims were called, still were in revolt. Gen. John "Black Jack" Pershing was assigned to pacify the archipelago.
Grandpa's service turned out to be a mixed bag. He was promoted to sergeant before being discharged in 1912. By then, though, tropical disease had robbed him of his hair, and he was bald the rest of his life.
When the U.S. entered the Great War, my grandfather re-entered the Army and was promoted to second lieutenant. Not bad for a guy who never spent a day in high school.
Fighting Germans, Grandpa was battling the countrymen of his parents. During the visit I saw for the first time his birth certificate. Although it was from Brooklyn, N.Y., it was in German, and his parents were listed as having been born in Germany, a fact I hadn't known until then.
Their baby was unnamed at the time. But he later was christened Frank August Bergman, his middle name reflecting the month in which he came on the scene.
Grandpa retired as an electrician and moved to Tucson in 1958 to be with his daughter and grandchildren. He came to dinner every Tuesday and Friday and baby-sat when my parents went out. He taught me how to play cards, drive a standard shift and do simple wiring.
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I took up the matter of the Iranian president's possible role in the 1979-81 seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran at "Ahmadinejad - Hostage Taker?" This weblog entry adds new information to that and related topics in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's biography.
Nov. 13, 2006 update: GatewayPundit provides four pictures of what appears to be the young Ahmadinejad..
Nov. 14, 2006 update: Texas Rainmaker provides the full picture shown at "Ahmadinejad - Hostage Taker? in the upper left.
Dec. 10, 2006 update: I have been contacted by Marisa of www.makingsenseofjihad.com who kindly directed me to her posting, "A Little Bit of Ahmadinejad in the Night," where she quotes an article from the February 14, 1999 issue of Aria, a no-longer-extant Tehran morning paper. In it, Ahmadinejad is positively identified as one of the five committee members who planned the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979.
In addition, Michael Rubin points to the April 30, 2003 issue of Ya Lisarat al-Hussain, the mouthpiece of the hard line Ansar-i Hizbullah movement, which describes Ahmadinejad as a participant in the embassy seizure.
July 1, 2009 update: John Rosenthal at NewMajority.com offers evidence that Ahmadinejad was one of the commandoes who carried out the gangland-style murder in Vienna on July 13, 1989, of three leaders of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan – Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou, Abdullah Ghaderi Azar, and Fadhil Rassoul.
July 11, 2009 update: Karl-Hermann Görs writes me that he was in Tehran in 1980 and took the photograph below of two soldiers sitting on sandbags outside the occupied U.S. embassy. He writes that "Einer der beiden Männer hat eine derartige Ähnlichkeit mit dem heutigen Präsidenten des Iran, dass ich zu behaupten wage, er ist es" ("One of the two men has such a distinct resemblance to the current president of Iran, I bet it is he"). He also suggests that the distinctive look of the other soldier may help identify the Ahmadinejad-looking one.
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Yes, I'm still here and still investing. Haven't updated the Portfolio in quite some time, but 2013-2014 have been good years. The playbook is not rocket science for today's IEO ETF pick. Oil is getting hammered and this ETF fund is a safe long term (5-10 year time horizon) pick. Dividend Yield should be steady and healthy. I picked up SPY (S&P 500 ETF) and XHB (Home Builders ETF) back in 2008 and they've paid off handsomely. Same play but this time for Oil.
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Still 3 million fewer jobs...
Interesting read of the day comes from NPR showing an interesting chart outlining the percentage of jobs relative to peak employment right before every US recession since WWII. I found this interesting because the Dow has hit all times highs, while this trajectory in the chart shows we are still a ways away from getting employment back to where it used to be.
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Q4 2012 Portfolio Performance
After a much needed hiatus to focus on buying a new home and a new job, I'm back. I haven't actively managed the portfolio for over a year and half, selling most of my positions at the end of 2011 to buy that new home. First order of business is to see how things wrapped up at the end of 2012.
I have 3 remaining positions:
Time to finish up this damn coffee analysis of Starbucks (SBUX), Tim Hortons (THI), and Dunkin' Brands (DNKN).
I have 3 remaining positions:
- XLF - Financial Select SPDR ETF
- XHB - SPDR S&P HomeBuilders ETF
- Cash
The Home Builders ETF (XHB) has done extremely well since I picked it up in the depths of economic despair of 2008 holding a total gain of 52.9%. Did you think home builders would come back? Come back it did. This one ETF alone held up the portolio for all of 2012. Not a bad way to come back in and lead off 2013.
Time to finish up this damn coffee analysis of Starbucks (SBUX), Tim Hortons (THI), and Dunkin' Brands (DNKN).
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Back at it with Coffee
It has been almost an entire year with no activity, but I'm coming back at it with coffee. Will be covering the likes of Starbucks (SBUX), Tim Horton's (THI), and Dunkin' Doughnuts (DNKN).
It has been almost an entire year with no activity, but I'm coming back at it with coffee. Will be covering the likes of Starbucks (SBUX), Tim Horton's (THI), and Dunkin' Doughnuts (DNKN).
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Friday, November 11, 2011
How them apples Mickey? Pretty good
Disney's quarterly earnings just reaffirmed my decision to purchase last August when the market was bashing this company. 7% revenue gain from a year ago.
Full story:http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-disney-posts-higher-revenue-shares-gain-20111110,0,6869494.story
Still happy to know that I can still pick 'em in this environment.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Driving value in a down environment
A couple of interesting things I came across today. The first one comes from UBS which paints a picture that equities are still not cheap. The endless stream of negative news from the media just continues to pile on. There just doesn't seem to be anything positive or any glimmer of light to look forward to, from the European debt crisis, to the sluggish job outlook here in the US. The article is a pretty good read which looks at overall PE for the world. Yes, the "world" which they pin the forward looking "fair" PE at 13x earnings, while the current PE is running 9.9x 2012 earnings. Logic looks simple... The "world" is trading below fair value, so one way to move some cash is into a low cost fund that encompasses the world, like Vanguard's Total Stock fund. However, the article's main point is that due to current global risks with no signs of stability, there is more risk to the downside. I tend to agree with this, but at the same time as I've said before, this presents opportunity... one just needs to approach this "sale" of equities with a sharp sniper like focus and pick out those quality companies that will survive this downturn. And yes, I'm convinced we are entering another down turn. One of the companies I recently picked up was the Walt Disney Company (DIS) for this very reason. I'm currently evaluating the set of 3 coffee companies to try and weed out any quality companies that maybe worthy of investment (Tim Horton's THI, Starbucks SBUX, and Dunkin' Brands DNKN).
One company that is providing value is Amazon. Not value to investors, but value to customers. When I first started this investment blog, I made a strong call to stay away from Amazon (AMZN). Well, that was 3.5 years ago when the company was trading at $81/share. Today, Amazon announced a deal with Fox to provide more instant streaming video content to Amazon Prime customers. So not only do you get two day shipping from your existing $79/year Amazon prime membership, but now you get the benefit of all this content to be streamed on-demand. The company continues to add more value to customers and although the valuation is beyond me, it's now trading at $229/share... almost 3x ROI if you had bought 3.5 years ago. Ugh. This just brings back fresh memories of Lesson number 9. Don't bet against a company you actually like from a customer stand point.
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Q2 2011 Results of Ten Grand Chicago Portfolio
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Was this for me (I hope not). I am a photographer not a therapist although many people find looking at photographs therapeutic (although I must admit looking at these ones wouldn't help!).
We professional photogs shoulder the weight of heavy cameras all day along and over time the body accumulates much of pain from the daily grind. As I've said in the post, it's hardly necessary to have cupping done all the time when a good strong massage suffice. Cupping is used in addition to massage at the discretionary advice of the masseur. It is not compulsory, they do not force it on their clients and you most certainly can refuse it.
I don't know why people pay so much attention to the pain instead of the good that cupping brings. And the non-Chinese practitioners of cupping are very worried that my photographs "give the wrong" impression and scare their potential clients away. I report as it is and Chinese believe the use of pain to alleviate pain. The English speaking community knows this as "fighting fire with fire" or "tit for tat"
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This 69 piece tool kit is ideal for use at home, to keep in your car or for jobs around the shop. Comes in a handy fold-up blow molded carrying case to stay organized and for easy storage.
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Used for moving heavy and bulky items in warehouses, shops and offices. Tough, sturdy wood construction. Four swivel castors for easy maneuverability.
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Metric hex key made of a high quality chrome vanadium steel. Chamfered ball point end on one side allows user to work at angles up to 25°.
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Bare Minerals Live Beautifully Kits Exclusively at Ulta
Celebrate Spring early with the new Bare Minerals Live Beautifully Kits available exclusively at Ulta and Ulta.com. These whimiscal little sets are filled with a variety of beauty essentials from Bare Minerals like Well Rested Face and Eye Brightener as well as gorgeous shades of blush and gloss.
The Bare Minerals Live Beautifully Kits for Spring 2014 range in price from $25-$49 so a little something for everyone's wallet.
Take a look!
Bare Minerals Kiss Me, It's My Birthday Set $25
- Moxie Lip Gloss in "Show-Off"
- Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in "Absolute Black"
- Lash Domination Mascara
Bare Minerals One Hot Mama Set $39
- Flawless Definition Mascara
- Mini Well-Rested Face and Eye Brightener
- Mini Flawless Application Brush
- Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in "Smooth Talker"
- All-Over Face Color in "Glee"
Bare Minerals I Do Set $49
- Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow 2.0 in the Inspiration featuring "Muse & Passion"
- Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in "Absolute Black"
- Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara
- Mini Bare Minerals Ready Touch Up Veil in "Translucent"
- Mini Bare Minerals Ready Blush in "The One"
- Mini Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in "Get Ready"
- Deluxe Train Case
Bare Minerals Hello Jetsetter Set $30
- Mini Purifying Facial Cleanser (2 oz)
- Mini Purely Nourishing Moisturizer Combination Skin (1 oz)
- Mini Flawless Definition Mascara in Black (0.16 oz)
- Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Maverick
Bare Minerals Beauty Obsessed $25
- Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in Absolute Black
- Mini Flawless Definition Mascara in Black
- Mini bareMinerals Ready Bronzer & Blush Duo The Skinny Dip + The Secret's Out
- Mini Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Trail Blazer
Bare Minerals Fit and Fabulous $28
- Mini Purifying Facial Cleanser (2 oz)
- Mini Bare Minerals Ready Touch Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Translucent
- Locked & Coated Waterproof Lash Topcoat
- Jack of All Trades Lip Balm in Soul Mate
These sets are exclusively available at Ulta and Ulta.com.
I see at least one I love!
How about about you?
And of course, I have my eyes on the prize, the Bare Minerals True Romantic Collection! Loving dat!
P.S. I leave you with some funny Robbie moments this morning because it was a bit rough outside Saturday so I wasted a good weekend night rewatching CoB, Misfits, and Youngblades and now you get to be subjected to my fandom (I know you're likely not protesting too much though).
1/6/14 11:23 Melody:
The packaging and cases are so adorable! I must partake in at least a few of these! 😀 I wonder what the Jack of All Trades lip balm is like.. My lips are sooo dry, they scream for more and more TLC!
1/6/14 12:03 Melody:
I know!! Only thing my lips seem to be enjoying last few days is Fresh Sugar. It's kept them from cracking at least even if they're flaky! Ugh! I've also had a non stop craving for Yoohoo! lol
1/6/14 14:04 Nikki:
OMG im obsessed with BM and this is going to hurt my No Buy January resolution so bad…
1/6/14 18:24 alma:
In the bare minerals I Do set is the eyeshadow duo (Ready Eyeshadow 2.0) is that full size or a travel size. Looked to see if it was in the description but couldn't find it wondering if I am just overlooking it. Thanks
1/6/14 22:17 Sarah:
I want the birthday set (mostly for the pin ) because my birthday is in a couple of weeks! These are all really cute.
1/7/14 20:33 sitka:
why am i so underwhelmed and disappointed when i look at these? i'm getting bored of BE's kits…


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PAWTUCKET — With the season now over for the Pawtucket Red Sox, several players and coaches now set their sights on the winter ball addresses they'll hold from October through New Year's.
After spending a few weeks catching up on rest and letting the body recover from the grind of a long season, many of the PawSox' players will depart for warmer climates, utilizing the opportunity to further augment one's skills or put extra cash in one's pocket.
The most heralded off-season posting is the Arizona Fall League, widely regarded as a prospect-driven league. Two PawSox players, third baseman Will Middlebrooks and catcher Dan Butler, will be joined by four other Red Sox minor-leaguers playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
"I'll get more at-bats and two more months of just working out," said Middlebrooks, who including the playoffs hit .167 in 19 games with Pawtucket after enjoying a strong season with Double-A Portland, compiling a .302 average with 18 home runs and 80 RBI.
PawSox skipper Arnie Beyeler will serve as the head field guy for the Scottsdale club. By managing in the AFL, which concludes shortly before Thanksgiving, Beyeler doesn't feel there's a pressing need for a stint in Venezuela, where he managed a winter ball club last off-season.
The past few weeks have seen Beyeler utilize his connections and work the phones on behalf of his players in an attempt to land them wintertime gigs.
"People will call me and ask if this player is a winter ball guy and if the organization let him play," was the general picture Beyeler painted.
Pawtucket pitchers Tommy Hottovy and Tony Pena Jr. along with infielder Hector Luna will follow their pitching coach, Rich Sauveur, to the Santiago-based team in the Dominican Republic. For the 30-year-old Hottovy, this marks his first foray into winter ball. The left-handed reliever says he jumped at the chance to head south when Sauveur extended him an invite with part of the reason stemming from his productive 2011 season.
After starting out the year in Double A, Hottovy worked his way to Pawtucket in mid-May. He spent just about all of June in the big leagues before returning to the PawSox on July 22 after being designated for assignment.
"The more opportunities I can get are just going to make me better in the long run," said Hottovy, who posted a 2.47 ERA in 32 relief appearances with Pawtucket while holding International League left-handed batters to one hit in 15 at-bats, a .083 average. "I spoke to my agent about it. Obviously being a free agent too, it helps to get down there and be seen by other teams that may be interested."
Pena Jr., 30, has his own reasons for participating in winter ball. The 2011 campaign saw him continue to re-invent himself as a pitcher after converting from playing shortstop midway through the 2009 season while with Kansas City. Pena Jr. was named Pawtucket's Pitcher of the Year after positing a 9-6 record with a 3.56 ERA in 33 games, 14 of which were starts.
"This was only my second full year pitching so (winter ball) is something I need to do to get the repetition down and continue to make different strides," said Pena Jr., who will be participating in his third winter ball stint.
Sauveur offered an interesting take on winter ball.
"I think some guys need it and others don't," he said. "I played 14 straight years of winter ball. Did that ruin me or not allow me to get back to the big leagues? I don't think so because I was able to get back to the bigs my last year I played [Oakland in 2000].
"I think winter ball is very beneficial to someone like a Tony Pena who's just learning how to pitch," Sauveur continued. "These guys are going to face some very good talent down in the Dominican."
Pitcher Alex Wilson isn't going to play winter ball after logging 140 innings between Portland, Pawtucket and the playoffs. Shortstop prospect Jose Iglesias is unsure if he'll suit up for a team in the Dominican Republic, where he makes is off-season home. Sauveur mentioned he tried to persuade first baseman Lars Anderson to join his club but to no avail.


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Angiotensin II Antagonism of TGF-Beta 1
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Diabetic nephropathy is a frequent microvascular complication that occurs in approximately 40% of patients with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The most common cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the United States and in the developed world is diabetic nephropathy. Currently, more than half the United States ESRD population has diabetes. More effective therapies to prevent and treat diabetic nephropathy are urgently needed. One way to increase therapeutic effectiveness is to refine treatment targets based on improved understanding of how treatments modulate disease processes. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a treatment for diabetic nephropathy, the angiotensin receptor blocker candesartan, modifies mediators of kidney injury independent of blood pressure and the relationships to drug dose.
Diabetic Nephropathy
Drug: Candesartan
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Angiotensin II Antagonism of TGF-Beta 1: A Candesartan Dose - TGF-Beta 1 Response Relationship Study
- Blood pressure
- Urinary TGF-Beta 1
- Serum angiotensin II
- Urinary albumin
- Urinary carboxymethyllysine
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|August 2002
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|September 2004
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Type 2 diabetes
- Nephropathy (proteinuria >500 mg/day)
- Chronic Hypertension (as determined by current antihypertensive therapy and/or an average of diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg or greater or systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg confirmed on at least two subsequent visits over one week or more).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Conditions associated with elevated TGF-Beta (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, etc.).
- Conditions associated with alterations in serum levels of PIP and/or CITP (liver cirrhosis, osteoporosis, hyperthyroidism, multiple myeloma, osteolytic metastases, and systemic glucocorticoid treatment
- History of Stage III hypertension (diastolic BP > 110 mmHg or systolic BP > 180 mmHg) or a history of hypertensive urgency or emergency.
- NYHA Class III or IV heart failure
- Calculated creatinine clearance of less than 30 ml/min or serum creatinine > 3 mg/dL
- HbA1c > 10%
- Patients unable to be withdrawn for 2 weeks from AT-II antagonist or ACE- inhibitor therapy
- Blood Pressure <140/90 is unachievable in the absence of an AT-II antagonist or ACE-inhibitor
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00320970
|United States, Washington
|Providence Medical Research Center
|Spokane, Washington, United States, 99204
|Principal Investigator:
|Katherine R. Tuttle, MD,FASN,FACP
|Providence Medical Research Center
No publications provided
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00320970 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|April 28, 2006
|Last Updated:
|August 1, 2007
|Health Authority:
|United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Providence Health & Services:
TGF-Beta 1
Angiotensin II
Advanced glycation end products
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetic Nephropathies
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrine System Diseases
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Angiotensin II
Candesartan cilexetil
Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
Antihypertensive Agents
Cardiovascular Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Vasoconstrictor Agents
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Q&A Tuesdays: January 8, 2013
January 8, 2013 3:48 PM
Mike Pintek
Mike Pintek loves Pittsburgh, but being a "D" student in geography...Read More
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — Dr. Christian Conte joins KDKA Radio's Mike Pintek for Q & A Tuesdays.
Dr. Conte is a psychologist, author and professional speaker who specializes in anger management and communication.
Topics range from road rage to weight loss as Dr. Conte fields your calls.
Q & A Tuesdays
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It was finally good to put a face with a name. I don't know about anyone else especially you long running members but to me it is always great to finally meet someone in person. Looking forward to the next time you or any other CP brother is in my area! Dave is a great guy especially due to his great choice in sports teams!
So in short Dave thanks for the invite I had fun!
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15 best U.S. spots for kids
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August is National Family Fun Month. Spend some time with yours at these 15 best U.S. spots for kids.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell (pictured) took sharp issue Sunday with what he called "cheap shots" at him and other officials in the Bush administration by Dick Cheney in the former Vice President's memoir, In My Time, scheduled to be released this week. In an interview on CBS's Face the Nation.
Powell told host Bob Schieffer that if certain "White House operatives" and members of the Vice President's staff had been more forthcoming, the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate who leaked the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame would not have been necessary and the investigation would have been shortened by more than two years. Powell made that comment while responding to Cheney's statement in his book that Powell preferred to express his doubts and differences with administration policy to others, rather than directly to the President.
"It was as though he thought the proper way to express his views was by criticizing administration policy to people outside the government," Cheney wrote about the former head of the State Department.
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From the Lost At E Minor store: New Years sale
Ready to celebrate 2014? Need some new style to ring in the year? Through January 6, receive 10% off all orders in the Lost At E Minor store. Use coupon code HAPPYNEWYEAR at check-out for a discount, and stock up on unique tees, art, jewelry, and awesome creative goodies.


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In our previous article on flash we discovered how to create a flash object with two text boxes on it and a button that could interact with an html page via JavaScript. In this article we will discover how to add all this code into a html file that can be used with a Data Collection Server survey.
Now that we have our three files , "FlashLesson1.fla", "FlashLesson1.swf" and "Lesson1.html" we will rename them to "FlashLesson2.fla", "FlashLesson2.swf" and "Flash.html" and store them in a directory call "FlashLesson2". Once we have done that we will need to create a MDD file with the following metadata and routing.
Metadata(en-AU, Question, Label) Name "Please enter your name" text; Q1 "Next Question" categorical [1..1] { A,B,C }; End Metadata
and routing
Routing(Web) Name.LayoutTemplate = "Flash.html" name.ask() Q1.ask() End Routing
What we plan to do is to modify our flash object and template to allow us to enter some text and ensure that it gets passed to the Data Collection Survey. We will need to modify our template produced in lession one to look like this one.
  <title>My first Dimensions Template</title>   <mrPage IncludeElementIDs = "true" ></mrPage>
<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=10,0,0,0" width="550" height="400" id="FlashLesson2" align="middle"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" /> <param name="movie" value="D:DATASDFlashFlashLesson2FlashLesson2.swf" /> <param name="quality" value="high" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff" /> <embed src="FlashLesson2.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="550" height="400" name="FlashLesson2" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" /> </object> <mrData /> <mrNavBar />
Next we need to edit our flash object to make it look more like a survey question. We will move the enter button down to the bottom of the flash object and change the text of it to say next. We will also add some text and a border to the text box that we wish the user to enter their name in. To do all this start Adobe Professional and load up the flash file "FlashLesson2.fla".
Firstly we will put a boarder around the text box we want to use and put some text about it. To add a boarder make sure you are on the selection tool and select the top text box, then on properties click the board icon
Next move the "Enter" button down to the right hand corner of the flash object and double click it, you should see something like this appear
you should notice that the first item in you button is a text layer and it has a crossed out pen and a padlock on it. If you single click the padlock then single click the button and you should see that you text around your button image gets a blue box around it. This means that it can be edited double click on it and you should see only that layer in the timeline pane, but you should be able to edit the text on the button also.
Edit the word "enter" to say "Next" with the selection tool , double click any of the white area a few times and you will see the screens close until you get back to the main layer.
Next we want to add some text to our flash object so with the text tool add the words, "Please enter your name" Feel free to play around with the font and style etc, as you would have already guessed , these article are not about making things looking pretty, just the raw functionality required.
Next we are going to modify the action script to be more in line with what we want. Modify the "getTextFromJavaScript" function to look like this,
import flash.external.ExternalInterface; import flash.events.Event; function getTextFromJavaScript(str:String):void { SendIt.text = "" + str; }
The reason we need to do this is we need to consider what happens when someone hits the previous button ( we want our flash image to have the saved answers in it ). Next we need to edit the "clickSend" function
function clickSend(event:Event):void { var jsArgument:String = SendIt.text; var result:Object = ExternalInterface.call("getTextFromFlash", jsArgument); }
once we have done this we can export our movie again and then test our changes. We should end up with something like this.
when we enter stuff now into the flash object we will see it appear in the survey box, then next thing we need to do is to get the flash object to submit the page. This is easily done by adding the following code into the getTextFromFlash function
function getTextFromFlash(str) { document.mrForm._Q0.value = "" + str; document.mrForm.submit(); }
Next when we know the results are being stored in data collection server we need to hide a few things on the page. To do this add the following

 <mrData /> <mrNavBar />

Finally we will need to deal with the previous button being hit. At this point in time , if we have navigated away from the flash question and we are back in the normal survey, if we hit the previous button the flash object will be empty.

However if we enter the following code into the onload event of the body tag, our previous answers will be pushed back to the flash object. When this is done what we should end up with is something like the following.
after we enter some text and hit the next button we will be moved onto the next question. If we then hit the previous button we will see the results back in our flash object. And there you have it we have successfully created a flash object that will talk to a Data collection survey.
At this stage we hope you can see the proc ess that one might take to integrate flash into Data Collection, basically you have a flash object that sends something ( the answer ) to the html page. In our example the answer is stored in a text question, and I am sure you will be thinking , well how would I report on this, in our next article we will begin to address this and a few other issues.


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Bibliographies of Camp-related Research
The Influence of the Tent Counselor on the Creativity of Children in a Residential Camp
Myers, Carol Smith.
Dissertation. Indiana University, Bloomington 1986
Determine if children participating in a residential camp experience change in creativity and to what extent counselors influence observed changes.
74 campers, ages 10-13 attending a residential girls camp, middle or upper class family background. 15 female counselors.
Pre-, post-test (Exception: Report of Camper Behavior completed weekly), Counselor profile, Demonstrator Form of Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking, Group Inventory for Finding Interests (GIFFI), Ideal Child Checklist, Children's Report of Counselor Behavior Inventory (CRCBI), revised by Chenery, Children's Report of Counselor Acceptance of Camper Creative Behaviors (adapted from CRCBI), Campers Report of Counselor Creative Behavior, Camper characteristics, Group Inventory for Finding Creative Talent (GIFT), Report on Camper Behavior (revision of Scales for the Rating of Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students)
- Significant increase in creative attitudes.
- Significant increase in creative thinking.
- No significant change in stories or creative drawings.
- No association between counselors and creative skills.


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Color Crush: Mint + Turquoise
You'd think that over the past month of working on my sister's wedding details that I would have gotten my fill of all things minty blue hued (her colors were shades of pink, peach, mint, and emerald), but in fact, I think that it might have only taken my obsession to a whole new level. Ahhh…mint and turquoise, I can't get enough of you! Swoon!
1. Bikini | 2. "First Timer" Nail Polish | 3. "Naughty Nautical" Nail Polish | 4. Earbuds | 5. Cushion | 6. Thanks Note Card | 7. Leather Scallop Earrings | 8. Fruit Tote | 9. Strappy Heels


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Alfred vs. Hartwick
March 30, 2002
|Bryan Bacon
|(3, 2)
|Steve Douglas
|(3, 0)
|Dylan Macro
|(2, 0)
|David Vail
|(1, 1)
|Trevor Archer
|(1, 0)
|Rob Strickland
|(0, 1)
|Bill Crehan
|(0, 1)
|Kevin Kazmierczak
|14 (0.500)
|Current Record
|go to Alfred page
|Ross Pino
|(3, 3)
|Ryan Hoffmeister
|(2, 3)
|Ethan Poole
|(4, 0)
|Ryan Maloney
|(3, 0)
|Bill Luzzi
|(1, 0)
|Brett Raboy
|(1, 0)
|Mark Colite
|16 (0.615)
|Current Record
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|The Game Story:
|ALFRED, NY - The Hartwick College men's lacrosse team opened its Empire 8
Conference schedule with a hard-fought 14-10 victory over Alfred University
on Saturday at Merrill Field.
Hartwick, which is currently ranked eighth by the United States
Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA), improved to 5-0 on the season
and 1-0 in conference play.
The Saxons (4-2, 0-1 Empire 8), ranked 19th by the USILA, controlled the ball well in the first half, but had limited scoring opportunities due to an aggressive Hartwick defense, which was led by senior Brant Kasschau and freshman Kyle DeVoe. Alfred held a 4-3 lead after the first quarter, but the Hawks fought back to take a 7-6 lead at halftime. Hartwick increased its lead to 10-8 after three quarters and controlled the ball in the fourth quarter to deny Alfred's comeback attempt.
Senior Ethan Poole scored a game-high four goals, while senior preseason All-American Ross Pino, who leads the Empire 8 Conference in scoring, tallied three goals and three assists for Hartwick. Midfielder Ryan Hoffmeister had two goals and three assists and Ryan Maloney added three goals. Senior tri-captain Bill Luzzi and Brett Raboy had one goal apiece for the Hawks. The Saxons received three goals and two assists from senior midfielder Bryan Bacon. Junior midfielder Steve Douglas netted three goals and sophomore attack Dylan Macro had two goals. Sophomore goaltender Mark Colite had 16 saves in the nets for Hartwick, while senior Kevin Kazmierczak stopped 14 shots for Alfred.


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About This VideoI decided to take a short walk around the halls in our building recently after everyone's return from the holidays and see what was going on. Jeff happened to be in his office and told me some interesting news for those out there who are currently running Systems Management Server 2003: the mainstream support life for the product has run out! But all is not lost, Jeff informs us: SMS 2003 moves into extended support, and Microsoft is putting together a wealth of resources available on a new portal (which can be easily found by referring to the old site at
http://www.microsoft.com/smserver) to help our customers make the transition off of SMS and into the future via Configuration Manager. See what Jeff has to say on what the SMS mainstream support transition means and what opportunities this presents to businesses looking to upgrade their systems management capabilities.
Published Date: January 21, 2010Presented By:
Dave Morehouse