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More good historic info;check the 5th book down the list that I posted previously"The Chaudiere valley;Its scenery and its goldfields.That where they talk about the huge nuggets being found in abundance during winter months and the brothers who claim to have found enough gold to gild the entire church of the region when asked to make a small contribution.Incredible stuff.GLTA
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She replaces Dr. Donald Neel, who is retiring after serving in this voluntary role since 1997.
As medical director, Crews will review and approve standing orders for over-the-counter medications given to students by the DCPS school health program; and will oversee automated external defibrillator protocols and other medical issues that arise within the district.
Crews served on the DCPS Food Allergy Task Force in 2013 and was instrumental in developing policies and protocols adopted and implemented by the district during the 2013-14 school year.
Crews will work closely with Wendi Morgan, RN, who serves as DCPS health coordinator, in providing support for the district's school nurses and health technicians. These professionals provide valuable services for students attending DCPS schools.
School nurses are responsible for providing leadership in overseeing school health policies and programs, serving in pivotal roles to provide expertise and oversight for the provision of school health services and the promotion of health education. Using clinical knowledge and judgment, school nurses provide health care to students and staff; perform health screenings; and coordinate referrals to the medical home or private healthcare provider. School nurses serve as liaisons between school personnel, family, community and healthcare providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment.
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Austinbikes is the only licensed & certified Cyclesoles dealer in central Texas. Weighing as little as 17g each, Cyclesoles is the only footbed system on the market that molds you in a correct cycling position, in perfect form & alignment -- and on your own bike. Each footbed is then honed & shaped by hand to fit your shoe. Your connection to the pedals is greatly improved as your foot's pressure profile is optimally distributed. The result: an increase in power & comfort while alleviating foot pain, knee pain & hot spots. Cyclesoles are one of the best investments you can make in your quest for cycling perfection & are a superb complement to your Pro Bike Fit.
Normal turn-around time on a pair of footbeds is roughly 2 hours from molding to final product. About an hour of this can be spent telecommuting to work via our wireless internet (or) in two shorter appointments. The first, hour-long portion will be spent examining your specific body morphology, explaining the molding process, and finally molding your footbeds in our fit studio on a stationary trainer on YOUR bike. A second/follow-up appointment is a recommended fitment to address any adaptation you may experience due to the newly experienced sensation of adequate arch and forefoot support. If this interests you please call (512)468-9557 or email and let Austinbikes craft your Cyclesoles. You'll be glad you did. Or click HERE to visit their website and learn everything else you might want to know about Cyclesoles.
As a full time cyclist for more than 10 years I have used numerous custom innersoles in my time. I have a very high arch and am extremely fussy when it comes to my soles, often taking months of adjusting to get them right.
Changing to Cyclesoles was a pleasant surprise and I was very happy to have them molded, made and adjusted in a couple of sessions and done within a day. There was no sending molds away and waiting, I had the setup done in the morning, and had the Cyclesoles in my shoes and ready to ride but the end of the day. They were extremely comfortable straight away with no hot spots and I especially liked that they were molded to fit my cycling shoes perfectly.
The proof was in the results and being able to start full training straight away with them and racing on them within a week of having them made, resulting in a win in my first race with the Cyclesoles.
Now after a full season racing with the Cyclesoles I am happy to report an injury free season and no noticeable wear, giving the impression I can get many more seasons out of the same pair.
I was also very pleased and impressed with Sol from Austinbikes and his knowledge of making the Cyclesoles and setup specific to my needs.
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After explaining to him my foot pain issue, he suggested I get fitted for a pair of "custom foot beds". I wasn't looking to drop another $300 but I am so happy that I did. After extensive research online, talking to a number of people including an orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine doctor the Cyclesoles that Sol fitted me with are the ONLY technique or solution that has had a dramatic impact on my foot pain.
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I got the Cyclesoles with bamboo covers and have been riding 5 days a week since 29 June. My feet are just now getting used to them. No hot spots, some very slight tingling in my toes.the tingling comes and goes.in time i think i won't have a problem about it.I WOULD RECOMMEND CYCLESOLES WITH THE BAMBOO COVERS TO ANYBODY. They are great. Don't spend money trying other things; invest your money in cyclesoles. I was riding anywhere from 13-17 miles a day before the cyclesoles, my average mph was 13.45, and average time a mile was 4.37. With the cyclesoles my averages went to 15.73 mph and 3.77 average time per mile. if you want to end hot spots on your feet and increase your speed and lower you times SEE SOL.
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How to Become a Career Coach
Career coaches provide guidance to people in need of assistance with career selection and professional transitions. Becoming a career counselor requires training in the form of a master's degree program or coaching certification program. These programs teach people about the dynamics of career selection, skills identification and achievement of work-life balance. Here are the steps for becoming a career coach.
1Determine your coaching goals. You may be interested in working one-on-one with recent college graduates in need of career advice. Work-at-home mothers who are reentering the workforce may be your population of interest. Coaching corporate executives about career transition decisions may be your main objective.Ad
2Decide on the ideal professional setting. Your goal may be to work in a career counseling center, in a college career office or to build your own coaching practice. Identifying this goal in advance will assist in choosing the appropriate certification program and coaching topics.
3Choose an education path.
- Apply to a master's degree program in career counseling. The minimum requirement is typically a bachelor's degree, preferably in psychology, counseling or sociology. Depending on the program, courses include career development, counseling principles and human resources management.
- Explore coaching certification programs. Coaching institutes focus specifically on training individuals who want to become life or executive coaches. Program requirements typically include a series of courses and workshops that teach coaching skills. A coaching practicum and mentoring from instructors are general requirements and activities.
- Select a concentration. Some programs offer an emphasis in life coaching that focuses on creating work-life balance. Other certification programs emphasize executive coaching and helping people to transition from one industry to another or to advance on a particular career path.
4Strengthen listening skills. Coaches must understand the needs and backgrounds of clients in order to provide guidance and direction. Use opportunities during your coaching certification program to learn how to block out distractions and stay focused on the concerns of clients.
5Identify preferred assessment strategies. Career coaches rely on interviewing, coaching exercises, questionnaires and computerized assessments for gauging client interests, strengths, personal characteristics and life goals. Choose the tools that seem most effective for your coaching style and prospective clients.
6Consider and prepare for diversity. Clients may be young or older, from your culture or from another part of the world. Effective career coaching requires an understanding of the dynamics that influence individuals, which may include age, race, culture, religion or other factors.
7Pursue professional opportunities as a career coach. After obtaining the appropriate degree or certification, inquire about open positions at the desired work setting, which may be a counseling center, a school or a human resources department of a large corporation.
- Apply for open positions. If your coaching program offered hands-on coaching experience in the form of a practicum, be sure to include this information on your resume to indicate practical experience.
8Market your coaching services. If you plan to start your own career coaching practice, develop a marketing plan that outlines your target audience, coaching location and marketing strategy.
- Create marketing materials. A career coaching website and business cards will help to inform others about your new career.
- Collect testimonials. It may be necessary to offer free coaching to a few people in order to gather testimonials and establish a solid reputation. Include testimonials from satisfied coaching clients on your website as a sign of your experience and effectiveness.
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Windows 8 tablets to need 5-point touch, scrap Ctrl-Alt-Del
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Windows 8 tablet requirements exposed
A scouring of Microsoft's Windows 8 hardware requirements document has uncovered very specific conditions for Windows 8 tablets. Every slate will need at least a 1366x768 display with five-point multi-touch, ruling out the cheaper displays used on some Windows 7 tablets. In a symbolic change of the times, the company will also require that the familiar Ctrl-Alt-Delete shortcut for managing logins and the OS be replaced with a Windows Key-plus-power command instead.
Tablets will have no more than five buttons beyond any keyboard they might have, including the Windows Key and basic volume, power, and rotation controls. They will also need UEFI firmware where it's optional on the desktop, at least a 720p camera, and a host of sensors for movement and light. At least Bluetooth 4.0 and one "exposed" USB 2.0 port will be present, and any NFC-equipped tablet will have to have a clear marker indicating where it has to get into contact to handle a transfer.
In software, Microsoft will bar graphics drivers that force the tablet to reboot for an update. Owners will also have to have at least 10GB of free drive space by the time the tablet is completely ready to use.
Microsoft has always set hardware requirements for Windows, but until now it has only seldomly had to address physical interface issues. The lack of conditions has hurt Windows 7's chances in the tablet space, since many of the tablets often miss out on sensors, complex multi-touch, or other features that iPads, Android tablets, and other take for granted. [via Within Windows]


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Why We Can't Use Social Media To Predict Riots
At least, not yet.
On Saturday night, George Zimmerman was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Trayvon Martin. When the controversial verdict came down, some took to social media to express their shock and anger. Twitter quickly came to resemble a digital lynch mob, with some threatening to kill Zimmerman, while thousands took to the streets in protest across the country.
Many of the gatherings were peaceful, but we wondered: Is it possible to use social media to predict and prevent violent or riotous behavior? "We're not there yet," says Haile Owusu, director of research at SocialFlow, "and one has to wonder if it's even possible to do that."
Haile looked at some of the social media data that emerged following the Zimmerman ruling. "There's a violent tone to a lot of what is written about Trayvon and Zimmerman that hasn't precipitated anything," he said. And in a nutshell, that's why using social media to predict violent social uprisings is almost impossible. Saying is very different from doing, and social media is often used as a place to vent, and nothing more. Twitter cannot predict if or when violent words will become violent actions.
Another problem? At least in the U.S., we don't have riots very frequently. "In the age of Twitter, there aren't a lot of things that can be generally called riots," says Haile. This results in a lack of data, which makes riots very hard to study. "There's very few data points to substantiate a meaningful probability."
Also, people who really plan to commit violent crimes aren't likely to tweet about it. "There is a huge disincentive to use social media to demonstrate intent," Haile says. "It will get you convicted if there's a correlation between what you're saying and what you do." So while a handful of people who intend to commit a crime may broadcast their plans on social media, there are more people who won't.
What if we could measure a geographical area's emotional state? Sune Lehmann, an Associate Professor at DTU Informatics, Technical University of Denmark, and his team used Twitter data to do this. By assigning numerical values to certain words in tweets, both positive and negative, they were able to measure the average mood of specific states. But even this method isn't able to truly predict violent behavior. "Clearly that's not how it works, right? We're doing some kind of crazy simplification," Lehmann says.
What if you set a threshold so that, when the threshold was hit, it signaled that a riot was imminent? If enough people are tweeting with a certain keyword or hashtag, could that be a signal? "Most of the time it would be a false positive," says Lehmann. "Conditions may be met, says the system, and then nothing actually happens."
For now, Twitter is best for doing two things: spreading a message and monitoring events. But using social media as an oracle for mass instances of violence, while an interesting idea, is still pretty far off.
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..and i hope it will never happen, your article is scary.. and no, is not "an interesting idea", any -control- use of social media will lead to the abandon of this platforms, all this control-repressive methods are getting annoying for the majority of people with a sense of ethic, is a distorted way of using technologies that will hit you (and all of us) back like a boomerang in the next future
I agree that the mere postings of individuals who are "venting" will not allow us to predict riots in and of itself.
However, with the application of social network analysis , sentiment analysis, and behavioral economics the risk of such behavior could be predicted with some reliability.
If such comments start to arise from sources that have long-standing beliefs that violence is acceptable (or required), and these sources start to show close relationship (both social and geographical) forward thinking police agencies may decide it is worth putting trained teams out to help defuse and redirect such feelings if they start to appear in groups in the area.
People take to social media in situations like this to vent. It's MUCH easier to write a statement of outrage than to take to the streets and commit violence. In some ways, it may even help prevent violence by allowing the release of some of the pressure in a given situation. However I suppose it could also "spin up" a few folks, inciting them to do something they shouldn't.


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With New Year's Eve just around the corner people have already started to ask the question, "What's your New Year's resolution?" According to numerous polls a few of the most popular things people resolve to do are to get fit, learn a new skill, and spend more time with family.
If these resolutions are on your list, why not combine them and consider one of these exciting options in and around Vancouver. Whether you try it once or commit to it for the year, you are sure to have an adventure.
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Not only does rock climbing increase agility, coordination, flexibility and muscle strength, it also burns a tremendous amount of calories. There are a few climbing gyms in the area that offer great introductory packages for all levels of skill and fitness. Cliffhanger Climbing Gyms have a branch that is easily accessible from downtown. Start reaching your fitness and outdoor adventure goals now and in the summer take you new skill to great heights in the mountains that surround beautiful Vancouver.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Fullback Korey Hall has retired from football, three days after he signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona re-signed fullback Reagan Maui'a to replace him.
Hall was in his sixth NFL season. He played four years with Green Bay and one season, plus three games this year, with New Orleans.
A sixth-round draft pick for Green Bay out of Boise State, Hall caught 21 passes for 137 yards and had 52 special teams tackles with the Packers. He was released by New Orleans on Sept. 8.
Maui'a played in three games for Arizona last season and in 15, with four starts, for the Cardinals in 2010. He was released by Arizona on Aug. 24.
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Ice Hockey in Harlem serves over 200 students each academic season to play the port of hockey. Hockey volunteers spend one two and a half hour evening session per week providing coaching assistance to our students. Coaches work with a team to ensure that students are taught the fundamentals of ice hockey. Ice Hockey in Harlem is looking for committed volunteers who can help coach from October through April of each academic season. It is best for interested volunteers to submit an application from April through September of each academic season for consideration. Once the season has begun, applications will be considered on an as needed basis and entered into full consideration when preparations for the new season begin. All coaches must be certified by USA Hockey, attend mandatory USA Hockey clinics and complete online coaching modules. As the schedule and availability permits, coaches might be asked to travel and should be prepared to do so for away games on weekends.
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In reading today's paper ["Bill puts Legends proposal at risk," June 8], I wonder why the Nevada Resort Association and Washoe County have become so anti-"new hotel-casino."
This town was built on casinos. The 11th-hour decision to make Olympia Gaming add an additional 100 rooms to the proposed Legends casino is nothing more than a discouragement to build and operate a new gaming facility at all.
Go back in time, the proposed Palms Resort Hotel Casino, the Riverside Hotel Casino and the Mapes Hotel Casino all had many developers who wanted to either build or re-develop existing hotel-casinos in downtown Reno. The city fathers did nothing but continue to add so many hurdles to them that one by one they all walked away, and so have the tourists.
Now look at North Virginia Street. This county really has lack of vision for its future and tourism.
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Find out what recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation:
In our experience many employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their abilities in more than one field. Newcastle graduates will have acquired the ability to research, evaluate and communicate information, alongside developing specialist subject knowledge, practical and technical skills.
This provides graduates with a range of educational and career opportunities, especially if the skills you have developed during your degree have been further enhanced by work experience.
Depending on subject combinations, Joint Honours in Science graduates have very broad career options. In the past, our graduates have entered careers in the business and financial sectors or specialised further in their area of expertise such as accountancy and psychology. Graduates who wish to pursue a career in teaching will find that they are suitably qualified to study for a PGCE in either discipline. Those graduates who enter employment outside their discipline find a flexible degree of this nature is highly valued in professions such as management, commerce and the civil service.
Find out more about the career options for Mathematics and Psychology from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
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It looks as though Katherine Jenkins has set her sights on a career in TV after she admitted that she would love to make a cameo appearance in the hit FOX network show, Glee.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, the star recalled the time she made a cameo appearance in Doctor Who before admitting that would like to try something that mixes TV and music together. She said:
"Doctor Who took me out of my comfort zone massively, but I did really enjoy it. I still think it needs to be something that combines acting and music. That's what was lovely about that role, she was a singing character."
Katherine would like a role in Glee (WENN)
She added: "If it was a musical film... Maybe something like Glee! I feel at the moment I have so many singing things and I don't get them all. It would have to be something I really cared about to take me away from that because singing would always come first.''
Well if Gwyneth Paltrow and Lindsay Lohan can do it, why can't Katherine?
Meanwhile, the star also insisted that she doesn't feel threatened to show a sexier image: "What I do is so different. It's a niche thing. I appreciate pop music, I've never felt any pressure to do that.
''I certainly have always appreciated the glamour side of music. Classical music can sometimes be glamorous. I've always been a girly girl, so the record company has never had to make that up, that was always [part of my image].''


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A new study reported by eMarketer confirmed that the influence of video on B2B buyers is no different than in the B2C space. We like to watch and be entertained by videos, and in particular, videos that tell a story.
Here's the break down on what viewers did after watching a digital video:
Researched a product – 72%
Visited a vendor website or contacted vendor for more information – 54%
Purchased a product – 46%
Added vendor to short list or consideration set list – 28%
Name a more compelling perspective from which to tell your product (or service) story than through the voices of your customers. Customer Reference/Advocate professionals should feel justified in the video portion of their budgets, but only if the videos are getting maximum exposure and not kept under wraps. Besides your website, videos should be accessible via YouTube, email campaigns; at trade shows, user conferences, and investor meetings; and of course, shared liberally on social media.
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Rumor: Star Wars: The Old Republic Collector's Edition Revealed
You know how much everyone loves rumors. Half the time, they're proven to be true, and half the time, they're patently false. Still, they're a part of the gaming landscape these days, so I'm bringing you another one.
It seems a Polish online store has posted (and since removed) a listing and picture for the Collector's Edition of Bioware's Star Wars: The Old Republic. The intrepid folks at NeoGAF grabbed it up before it was removed. Obviously, there's absolutely no confirmation of this, but we do know that Bioware is planning an announcement during Comic-Con tomorrow. Good thing we've got a team on site, eh?
Here's the listing for the Collector's Edition goodies pictured above. Word is that it'll run $150 or more (VG247 says it's priced at €150 – or roughly $220). That seems a bit pricey to me, but I'm sure there are folks who'll pay it. We'll have to wait and see how it matches up to reality.
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- Exclusive Gentle Giant Darth Malgus statue
- Star Wars: The Old Republic game discs in collectable metal case
- The Journal of Master Gnost-Dural annotated by Satele Shan
- Old Republic galaxy map
- Custom Security Authentication Key
- Exclusive Music of Star Wars: The Old Republic CD
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Here are statements from notable figures about the commemoration of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks:
"This anniversary allows us to renew our faith that even the darkest night gives way to a brighter dawn. Today, we can come here to the Pentagon, and touch these names and kneel beside a building where a single stone still bears the scars of that fire. We can visit the field of honor in Pennsylvania and remember the heroes who made it sacred. We can see water cascading into the footprints of the Twin Towers, and gaze up at a new tower rising above the New York skyline.
"And even though we may never be able to fully lift the burden carried by those left behind, we know that somewhere, a son is growing up with his father's eyes, and a daughter has her mother's laugh -- living reminders that those who died are with us still.
"So as painful as this day is and always will be, it leaves us with a lesson that no single event can ever destroy who we are. No act of terrorism can ever change what we stand for. Instead, we recommit ourselves to the values that we believe in, holding firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess.
"That's the commitment that we reaffirm today. And that's why, when the history books are written, the true legacy of 9/11 will not be one of fear or hate or division. It will be a safer world; a stronger nation; and a people more united than ever before.
-- President Barack Obama, at a memorial service at the Pentagon. Click here to read the president's full remarks.
"Today we stand on this hallowed ground, a place made sacred by the heroism and sacrifice of the passengers and the crew of Flight 93. And it's as if the flowers, as I walked here, as if the flowers were giving testament to how sacred this ground is.
"My guess -- and obviously it's only a guess; no two losses are the same. But my guess is you're living this moment that Yeats only wrote about, when he wrote, pray I will and sing I must, but yet I weep. Pray I will, sing I must, but yet I weep.
"My personal prayer for all of you is that in every succeeding year, you're able to sing more than you weep. And may God truly bless you and bless the souls of those 40 incredible people who rest in this ground.
-- Vice President Joe Biden, speaking at a memorial service in Shanksville, Pa.
-- GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney
"Eleven years ago today, from Capitol Hill, I could see the smoke rising from the fires burning in the Pentagon. Like all Americans, I will never forget the moment that our homeland came under attack. For me, this is a day to remember those who perished on that day of terror, including the first responders. It is also a day to pay tribute to all those who have worked quietly and tirelessly both on the home front and abroad to prevent a repetition of such terrible events. And it is a day to give honor to those in our military who have sacrificed so much, including their lives, for the same end. Their courage and heroism and willingness to answer the call of duty have kept America safe and strong and free. We are truly the home of the brave."
--GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan
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Members of assistant professor Jamye Foster's creative marketing class at The University of Southern Mississippi may well get "hung up" on their current assignment. In this particular case, that's perfectly fine. The students' spring semester project involves a partnership with Cellular South, the nation's largest privately owned wireless provider, to develop new software for the company's new HTC Hero Android advanced touchscreen smartphone. To assist in that endeavor, Cellular South supplied several HTC Hero devices for student use.
Foster said the objective is to teach marketing students how to think creatively which is necessary in fostering truly innovative ideas. Such creativity will give them an edge in the competitive work world and marketplace.
"Unfortunately, most of the educational system is focused on critical thinking and we forget how to think creatively," said Foster. "Thus, the class is centered on learning a skill – creative thinking. Then we apply that to a real world situation. This is the first time we've had an actual client such as Cellular South participate and that really adds more significance to the class assignment."
Steve Davidson, product development manager for Cellular South, has already made two visits to Foster's class. Because college students represent some of the savvier smartphone users, Davidson says his company can definitely benefit from a project of this nature.
"We're always looking for what's relevant to our customers," said Davidson. "Some of the best applications and inventions we enjoy today came from ideas that might have seemed extreme at the time. The power of the open Android platform is a unique opportunity for students to stretch their minds to new possibilities. We've challenged them to envision new apps that do not exist today. This will be a true creative challenge as there tens of thousands of existing Android applications."
Handheld phone applications include such features as Facebook and Twitter access, Google searches and camera capabilities. "This is a unique time to be in wireless communications," said Davidson. "The sky is truly the limit right now."
The class is comprised of groups of three or four students with each group acting as an individual consulting team. The groups have spent the first few weeks of the spring semester brainstorming ideas. The students will ultimately be graded upon the degree of innovation and practical application of their ideas.
Senior marketing major Dartanion Travillion said his eyes lit up when cell phones were introduced as part of the class project. "At first I thought we were just getting one phone to play with, but we have enough so that we can take them home and work on the assignment," he said. "This just makes the class more interesting because I love being creative."
Malissa Fowler, a senior marketing major from Picayune, Miss., said that blending critical and creative thinking has presented quite a challenge to the class.
"By this time, as seniors, we've spent a lot of time applying our critical thinking to classroom assignments," she said. "Now, we've got to approach this project from a completely different standpoint. A lot of times being creative is a lot harder than it sounds. We've got tons of ideas but we want to make sure we come up with something that will actually work."
And Foster points out that there is an immeasurable bonus component to this particular class project. "Should Cellular South decide to use one of these ideas, can you imagine how nice that will look on a student's resume?"
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|A Modular Approach to Building an Arctic Observing System for the IPY and Beyond in the Switchyard Region of the Arctic Ocean
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|The focus of this project is on the variability of circulation, water mass properties and freshwater distribution in a region that lies north of the Canadian Archipelago and Greenland, extending from the continental shelf into the central Arctic Ocean. This region is just upstream of the freshwater exit points to the North Atlantic Ocean in Nares Strait and Fram Strait. There is evidence that circulation in this region is highly variable on interannual time scales, which may be tied to large-scale climate signals such as the Arctic Oscillation, and results in variability in the export of fresh water to the North Atlantic. This region is covered by thick ice and is difficult to reach by icebreaker, so aircraft operated out of the Canadian military base at Alert are used to obtain data and water samples by lowering a conductivity temperature depth (CTD) and a small diameter modular rosette through a hole drilled in the ice. Annual hydrographic surveys are carried out using two types of aircraft, a helicopter to obtain close spaced stations across the shelf break and down the continental slope using only a CTD (University of Washington) and a twin otter fixed wing aircraft to obtain courser spaced stations with a CTD/rosette system in the interior (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory). The backbone of the survey is a line of stations extending from the continental shelf to the North Pole and stations are taken to the east and west of this line, time permitting. This survey is closely coordinated with the twin otter survey carried out by the North Pole Environmental Observatory program each year. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory measurements are reported here. A Seabird SBE-19 CTD with a SBE-43 oxygen sensor was used to obtain the measurements. Data include pressure, depth, in situ temperature, potential temperature, salinity, density and dissolved oxygen.
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|Sep 2, 2004 - Dec 31, 2012
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Course SyllabusDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lincoln University
Freund & Miller, Mathematical Statistics, 2nd Edition
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This is a first course in a year-long sequence designed for Mathematics majors. The topics include the algebra of sets, probability in finite sample spaces, random variables and probability functions, including the mean, variance, and joint probability functions, the binomial distribution, and applications.CO-REQUISITE: MAT-221 (Calculus III)
The student should
Chapter 1 - Introduction (Week 1-2)
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Combinatorial Methods
1.3 Binomial Coefficients
Test 1
Chapter 2 - Probability (Week 3-5)
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Sample Spaces
2.3 Events
2.4 Probability of Event
2.5 Some Rules of Probability
2.6 Conditional Probability
2.7 Independent Events
2.8 Bayes' Theorem
Test 2
Chapter 3 - Probability Distributions and Probability Densities (Week 6-9)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Probability Distributions
3.3 Continuous Random Variables
3.4 Probability Density Functions
Test 3
3.5 Multivariate Distributions
3.6 Marginal Distributions
3.7 Conditional Distributions
Test 4
Chapter 4 - Mathematical Expectation (Week 10-14)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Expected Value of Random Variable
4.3 Moments
4.4 Chebyshev's Theorem
4.5 Moment-Generating Function
Test 5
4.6 Product Moment
4.7 Moments of Linear Combinations
4.8 Conditional Expectations
Test 6
Chapter13 - Hypothesis Testing (Week 15-16)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Tests concerning Means
13.3 Tests concerning Differences Between Means
13.4 Tests concerning Variance
13.5 Tests concerning Proportions
13.6 Tests concerning Differences among K proportions
Test 7
The grading scale guideline: **
1) Attendance:
Lincoln University uses the class method of teaching, which assumes that each student has something to contribute and something to gain by attending class. It further assumes that there is much more instruction absorbed in the classroom than can be tested on examinations. Therefore, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings and should exhibit good faith in this regard. For the control of absences, the faculty adopted the following regulations:
Students are responsible for proper conduct and integrity in all of their scholastic work. They must follow a professor's instructions when completing tests, homework, and laboratory reports, and must ask for clarification if the instructions are not clear. In general, students should not give or receive aid when taking exams, or exceed the time limitations specified by the professor. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Honesty in the classroom and in the preparation of papers is therefore expected of all students. Each student has the responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own. All of this work must be done in accordance with established principles of academic integrity.An act of academic dishonesty or plagiarism may result in failure for a project or in a course. Plagiarism involves representing another person's ideas or scholarship, including material from the Internet, as your own. Cheating or acts of academic dishonesty include (but are not limited to) fabricating data, tampering with grades, copying, and offering or receiving unauthorized assistance or information.
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Students will be held to the rules and regulations of the Student Conduct Code as described in the Lincoln University Student Handbook. In particular, excessive talking, leaving and reentering class, phones or pagers, or other means of disrupting the class will not be tolerated and students may be asked to leave. Students who constantly disrupt class may be asked to leave permanently and will receive an F.4) The Core Curriculum Learner Competencies:
All courses offered through the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science require students to meet at least the following out of the 8 Core Curriculum Learner Competencies:(1) Listen and effectively communicate ideas through written, spoken, and visual means;
(2) Think critically via classifying, analyzing, comparing, contrasting, hypothesizing, synthesizing, extrapolating, and evaluating ideas;
(6) Apply and evaluate quantitative reasoning through the disciplines of mathematics, computational science, laboratory science, selected social sciences and other like-minded approaches that require precision of thought;
(8) Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills by adhering to the principles of freedom, justice, equality, fairness, tolerance, open dialogue and concern for the common good.
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- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Species of turtle in the Western Indian Ocean and Madagascar
- 2 Life cycle
- 3 Ecological importance of turtles
- 4 Socioeconomic importance of turtles
- 5 Threats to marine turtles
- 5.1 Collection of eggs
- 5.2 Catching turtles for human consumption and illegal trade of turtle shell
- 5.3 Destruction of nests by animals
- 5.4 Fisheries bycatch
- 5.5 Pollution
- 5.6 Loss of nesting sites
- 5.7 Artificial lighting on nesting beaches
- 5.8 Climate change
- 5.9 Disease
- 6 Management options
- 6.1 Nesting beaches and nesting populations
- 6.2 In-water (foraging) populations
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Comic – Marine turtle conservation
Marine turtles are found in warm and temperate seas around the world. Adults of most species are found in shallow, coastal waters, bays, lagoons, and estuaries and the open sea. Juveniles of some species may be found in bays and estuaries, as well as at sea.
Marine turtles are reptiles and belong to a group of animals which also includes snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. Marine turtles are split into two families; Cheloniidae, which are marine turtles with shells covered with scutes (horny plates), and Dermochelyidae with only one modern species, the leatherback turtle, which are covered with leathery skin. Turtles have inhabited the planet for over 150 million years, but there is a real possibility there may be very few in the near future unless radical protection measures are put in place today.
Species of turtle in the Western Indian Ocean and Madagascar
Five species of turtle are found in the waters around Madagascar: Green (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta), Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and Olive-Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). Greens, hawksbill and loggerheads are the most commonly found species in Malagasy waters. The species range from vulnerable to critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
|Turtle species
|Common name (French)
|IUCN status
|Chelonia mydas
|Green (Tortue Verte/Franche)
|Eretmochelys imbricata
|Hawksbill (Tortue Imbriquée/Caret)
|Critically Endangered
|Caretta caretta
|Loggerhead (Tortue Caouanne)
|Lepidochelys olivacea
|Olive-Ridley (Tortue Olivâtre)
|Dermochelys coriacea
|Leatherback (Tortue Luth)
|Critically Endangered
Table 1. IUCN status of five species of marine turtle in the Western Indian Ocean. The IUCN Red List is a system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction through a number of criteria.
Life cycle
Once hatched from the egg, turtle hatchlings head out to the open sea to feed for a number of years until they reach sexual maturity. The length of time they spend out at sea varies from species to species, and this period is referred to as the 'lost years' as their precise movements are unknown.
Turtles take a long time to reach reproductive maturity. It can take between 10 and 50 years before a turtle will first breed, although this varies between species. Once mature, males and females travel to nesting areas and mate close to the shore, with females often returning to the same beach on which they hatched to lay their own eggs. Again, there are variations between species, but females lay on average 100 eggs per clutch (all laid at one time), and between one to ten clutches per breeding season, returning to lay clutches every few years. The long time it takes marine turtles to reach maturity combined with the many dangers faced by hatchlings and juveniles mean that as few as 1 in 1,000 eggs will become adult turtles.
Ecological importance of turtles
Turtles are important because they fulfill an important role within the marine ecosystem, by maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs, providing habitats (their carapaces) for other marine life, balancing marine food webs and facilitating nutrient cycling from water to land. When sea turtles graze on seagrass it leads to an increase in the seagrasses productivity and nutrient content. Without this grazing, seagrass beds can begin to decompose, as overgrown seagrass blades shade the plants underneath and reduce the flow of currents through the beds.
Some turtle species eat sponges which compete with corals for space to grow on reefs. By removing sponges from reefs, turtles allow coral species to grow, instead of sponges dominating.
Socioeconomic importance of turtles
Marine turtles have also provided an important source of food and protein to coastal communities for centuries, as well as providing a source of income. Marine turtles also form important components of many cultures worldwide and can hold great significance for the local population. As marine turtle populations have decreased, turtles have become a valuably eco-tourism attraction in many countries, and have become a flagship species to help protect oceans and coral reefs.
Threats to marine turtles
Collection of eggs
Many turtle nests are dug up by humans so they can eat or sell the eggs. Turtle eggs are a delicacy in many countries, and have traditionally been eaten for many years. Egg collection has passed sustainable limits in many countries as a result of the now decreased nesting turtle populations from overharvest of nests in the past.
Catching turtles for human consumption and illegal trade of turtle shell
Hunting of turtles for meat was widespread but with decreases in turtle populations and global conservation bans this has been reduced in many countries. However, many countries continue to fish for turtles, legally and illegally, often as part long-standing traditional fisheries.
All countries in the Western Indian Ocean (Comores, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania) are signed to IOSEA (Indian Ocean – South East Asia) Memorandum of Understanding. The IOSEA MoU is an intergovernmental agreement that aims to protect, conserve, replenish and recover marine turtles and their habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asian region, working in partnership with other relevant actors and organisations.
Turtles are also hunted for their shells which can fetch high prices if traded. However if a country is a signatory of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), international trade of turtle meat, shell and eggs is illegal. Because females come ashore to lay their eggs, whereas the male turtles tend to stay in the open ocean, the majority of turtles collected may be females, which will have an impact on the reproductive success of the species. All countries in the Western Indian Ocean are signatories of the CITES treaty.
Destruction of nests by animals
Dogs, crabs and birds are also known to dig up nests and eat turtle eggs. A large proportion of eggs laid are either eaten, or disturbed so that they do not develop into juveniles.
Fisheries bycatch
Turtles can easily get caught up in fishing nets targeting other species, which may cause injury and death by drowning. The fitting of Turtle Exclusion Devices (TEDs) in shrimp nets, which has a trap door which allows the turtle to escape but keeps the fish in the net, is a positive step to reducing bycatch. Unfortunately TEDs are only compulsorily in some countries.
Accidental and deliberate discard from fishers means that there are a huge number of nets and hooks floating in the oceans around the world. Many turtles may get hooked or caught on these, and will ultimately drown if they are unable to reach the surface to take their next breath.
Loss of nesting sites
Turtles return to the same beach to lay their eggs, on which they themselves hatched. Construction of buildings and development of tourist resorts on nesting beaches, can reducing the space for nesting, and also increase the likelihood of disturbance from humans.
Artificial lighting on nesting beaches
Turtles use light to direct themselves to and from the sea – the oceanic horizon at night is brighter than the land horizon as the sea reflects more moon and starlight. Artificial lights from villages and hotel developments may disorientate both adult turtles and hatchlings, meaning they are left exhausted before they have even reached the sea, and increasing the chance of predation.
Climate change
Climate change has the potential to be a great threat to the future of marine turtle populations. Not only will climate change have an impact on the environment in which they live, effecting coral reefs and seagrasses, but turtles have temperature-dependent sex determination. This means a change in temperature can lead to a change in the ratio of male to female turtle hatchlings.
Many types of diseases have been observed in marine turtles. Recent reports of a rise in the occurrence of fibropapillomas, a tumorous disease that can kill marine turtles, is believed to be caused by pollution.
Management options
There are many management options available to help protect marine turtle populations. Although taking of turtles and eggs in many countries is illegal, it often continues at some level within coastal communities. The management options below focus on reducing direct take of eggs and turtles and does not deal with industrial bycatch or pollution. The aim of any marine turtle programme should be to work as closely with the community as possible, especially if they have a long tradition of using marine turtles for food, money and culture. It is important to compliment any management activity with awareness-raising work with local populations.
Nesting beaches and nesting populations
Potential nesting beaches should be located, through interviews with the local population if currently unknown, and monitored. It is important to encourage the community to report any nests found and to establish a protocol for their protection. There are many different nest protection schemes around the world so it will be necessary to decide which method suits the area best.
Some questions to consider:
- Ideally, the nests should be left in-situ and protected. What is the greatest threat to the survival of the nest?
- Is there a local community close by that normally exploits turtle nests or nesting females?
- Can the community become actively involved in protecting the nesting population?
- Who might be able to contribute funding for beach protection (local hotels, tourism associations, local government, international groups)?
In-water (foraging) populations
If the in-water population is being heavily exploited, either through direct or artisanal bycatch, then you may decide to focus your efforts here. If fishing is legal or continues illegally, there are several potential management solutions that could be suggested to reduce the current numbers of turtles taken.
It is also important to note that any management strategy that attempts to control the turtle harvest may be difficult if the law states the fishery is illegal. This should not discourage local and regional efforts but it may be necessary to discuss your efforts with the Fisheries Department to prevent potential problems.
If legal exploitation is allowed, or you are working towards limiting the illegal take, there are several sound management principles that should be followed, or can be used to focus limiting illegal take, including:
- Protection of nesting females;
- Protection of all species and sexes during main nesting season;
- Protection of most endangered species exploited in the region, e.g. Hawksbills and Leatherbacks from the Western Indian Ocean;
- Introduction of maximum size limits (length of turtle) to ensure that mature individuals are protected from exploitation;
- Introduction of conservative quotas.
Other management options that could be utilised alongside these management principles could be:
- The introduction of reserve areas protected from turtle hunting all year round;
- Bans on certain fishing gears to target turtles.
It is also important that the harvest is monitored in order to manage the fishery and establish trends over time.
Any monitoring programme should record the following:
- Number, species, size and sex (if possible) of turtles landed;
- Number of fishers (and therefore catch-per-unit-effort);
- Gear used;
- Location of landing site of turtle(s);
- Final destination of landed turtle (market, domestic use etc.).
Marine turtles play an important role in the marine environment. They are also important for many coastal populations as a source of protein and cultural symbol. These animals are under growing threat from overexploitation, increased by-catch, and a changing environment. Cooperation between communities, governments, and non-governmental organisations is needed to sustainably manage the remaining populations and prevent the permanent loss of these creatures.
This handbook should assist conservation field agents to understand the biology of marine turtles, the threats facing them, and some basic management options. The attached comic is an educational tool for communities and students to encourage respect of these creatures and the rules that govern their exploitation. By depicting the community norm as one of non-acceptance of turtle exploitation, it is hoped that readers from communities where this is not the case, will be challenged to think differently about how their community views turtles.


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The Baseball Writers Association of America failed last week to answer an easier question than the ones Paula Broadwell asked David Petraeus: Who was the American League's Most Valuable Player? Miguel Cabrera earned 22 of 28 first-place votes, and Mike Trout received just six.
Yes, Cabrera had an excellent season for the Detroit Tigers. He won the Triple Crown while hitting .330 with a .393 on-base percentage and .606 slugging percentage. His team also advanced to the playoffs.
But Trout, as hard as it is to believe, was better. He had a .326 batting average with a .399 on-base percentage with excellent defense in center field and a major league-leading 49 stolen bases.
Choosing Cabrera showed the BBWAA isn't willing to progress, isn't willing to look at newer statistics that better describe how good a player is. That shouldn't be much of a surprise. The organization's abbreviation dates to the time when baseball was spelled base ball.
Trout finished with 10.7 WAR (wins above replacement), Cabrera 6.9. Both figures are astounding, indicative of superstar-caliber seasons. But the gap between the two indicates just how much better Trout was. He led the majors in WAR. Robinson Cano, Buster Posey and Andrew McCutchen separated him and the fifth-place Cabrera.
I reached out to see why the BBWAA seemingly ignored WAR.
That's a fair point. If one metric is supposed to be the be-all, end-all, why can't anyone agree upon the variables used to calculate it? However, that misses the larger point. There is no such thing as a perfect metric, so why not use something that comes as close as we can?
Baseball writers, however, seem to be stuck with their own thought processes. If something has worked for so long, why change? We can see this logic in a few articles written around the World Series.
Danny Knobler of CBS Sports wrote the World Series between the Tigers and San Francisco Giants meant Moneyball, the concept of using statistical analysis to find undervalued production and exploit that market inefficiency, was dead. Neither Brian Sabean nor Dave Dombrowski is at the forefront of using statistical analysis, but they have constructed quality teams.
When I asked Knobler why the act of trying to find undervalued assets has died, he said that Moneyball is now defined as a team relying more on stats than scouting. I asked him which teams did so, but he never responded.
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Bruce Jenkins was similarly anti-Moneyball.
"The stat-crazed sabermetricians, as they are called, invent specific methods of evaluation without needing to witness the action in person," he wrote. " [T]heir approach is worshiped by thousands of fans and bloggers who wouldn't last five minutes in a ball-talk conversation with (Giants scouts) Tim Flannery, Mark Gardner or Ron Wotus."
If any teams relied heavily on statistics, it would be fair to assume they include the Oakland Athletics, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers. The Athletics were the model for the Moneyball movement - no, Joe Morgan, A's general manager Billy Beane didn't write the book - and the Rays and Rangers are two strong Moneyball believers.
The A's and Rangers both made the playoffs this year, and the Rays have made the playoffs in three of the last five seasons. Heck, the Rangers made the World Series in 2010 and 2011, so trying to judge what works in the majors based on who reaches the World Series would seem to suggest Moneyball isn't dead.
Moneyball, however, remains a concept some writers (and fans, for that matter) don't understand. It's new, it's progressive, it's different. We know all too well how some people respond to things like that. To be fair, I should credit the writers and fans willing to adapt and attempt to understand new-age statistics.
I wrote a column a few weeks ago about how the Baltimore Orioles were lucky this season because of their astounding record in one-run games and extra innings. Rather than providing any sort of rebuttal, one person sent the one-word response of "Douchebag" and another posted "Your a douche" in the comments section. One piece of feedback I received was to not be so negative toward the Orioles.
Statistical analysis isn't meant to be positive or negative. It's meant to describe what we're seeing in much better detail. Whether we want to listen tells us how much we're willing to progress.
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Nude jogging is becoming popular. Yes, you read it correctly! Individuals are stripping off their clothes to run in the buff.
Many people roll their eyes and make crude jokes, but there is more to this activity than meets the eyes (in more ways than one!).
Imagine your body's complete freedom from clothing restrictions.
You'll feel exhilarated!
A rush, even, of adrenalin. This rush you feel happens when you challenge the norms of society. Take a little "run on the wilder side" of life. LOL!
Below is a video of Steve Guttenberg enjoying this indulgence...with the paparazzi right behind him.
November 2, 2008 - See Steve Guttenberg jogging nude through Central Park preparing for upcoming marathon in New York.
Safety First
The shock factor is always a major consideration. When you begin jogging naked make sure your surroundings allow privacy and coverage from voyeuristic viewers. Unless you want viewers, of course!
Nudist resorts welcome nude joggers. Consider confining this activity to this setting. It's safe. Or make certain you're in a similar protective environment.
Others might have the same idea and go for a jog with you! You may agree this activity is very much like "skinny dipping". There's just no pool of water for cover below your neck!
Being unclothed is a much cherished experience. People feel carefree and happy. This activity allows them to relish the world unhampered.
Less Expense
Fewer costs are involved when you wear less. Most joggers do agree proper shoes and socks are important.
Of course, too, you're exposing your body to the sun. Too much of anything could be a bad decision. You do need to observe proper precautions to protect your skin.
Sunscreen and Insect Repellent
Use lots of sunscreen. The more skin you expose the more sunscreen protection is needed.
Unclothed jogging enthusiasts get bitten by flying insects. You expose your body to mosquitoes, bees and biting gnats. Be generous with insect repellent.
Support for Wobbly Parts
Nude jogging causes breasts and male genitalia to move unrestrained.
Not good.
These parts need support. Otherwise they may swing, bounce and sway. While funny to think about, it will lead to both annoying and painful results.
Try this activity if you're uninhibited and adventurous. Just remember you may be alone on your view of this type exhibitionist exercise. Your personal safety should be kept in mind. Do be careful and certainly don't put yourself in a compromising situation or break any laws.
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John Eric Saathoff, 20, was charged with residential burglary, theft of property, possession of a controlled substance and furnishing prohibited articles, all felony charges, according to a Baxter County Sheriff's Office news release.
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Well I'm tired of reading about people guessing and speculating about the new Transformers movie that's coming out next year. Its time to guess and speculate about the Knight Rider movie ! This mock up is of the Koenigsegg CXX (the car TopGear suggested get a rear spoiler to keep it on the track) as KITT. Of course there are a multitude of other options for what model the reincarnation should be. But I have a feeling it'll end up being whoever pays to get their sorry mustang into the movie, instead of the most appropriate one. I also can't quite imagine the original KITT voice going on any of these cars, which might just ruin the movie for me if they don't change it. It'd be like Sean Connery voicing over all the dialog in a Roger Moore Bond film. Sure, I liked Connery better, but what the hell is his voice doing on Roger Moore?


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Nikolsky's sign is a skin condition in which the top layers of the skin slip away from the lower layers when slightly rubbed.
Nikolsky's sign is either positive or negative. A positive result may be present in several different medical conditions. People with a positive sign have loose skin that slips free from the underlying layers when rubbed. The area beneath is pink and moist and may be very tender.
Typically, your health care provider will test for this sign simply by twisting a pencil eraser against your skin. If positive, a blister will form in the area, usually within minutes.
There is no home care for most conditions associated with a positive Nikolsky's sign -- most affected people are hospitalized.
Call your health care provider if you or your child develop loosening, redness, and blistering of the skin without an obvious cause.
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, RefrigeratorMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with golf course and restaurant
Situated in Mount Carmel, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Moqui Cave. Zion National Park East Entrance and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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A golf course, a restaurant, and a spa tub are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a front-desk safe.
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Yellow M&M's Super Bowl 2014 Commercial – What's the Song?
M&M's commercials are usually the funniest of the Super Bowl and this 2014 teaser, where the yellow M&M -- rocking sweatbands and wearing a headband -- is shot with a dart while filming himself shaking his booty to a banger, is hilarious. What's the song?


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Madison Wade has moved to a small Southern town with her adopted son, Ethan. They do not quite fit in yet, but they are trying. When Ethan's friend invites him to a weekend of camping in the mountains, Maddie believes it is safe and nothing can go wrong, though she still worries. When things go horribly wrong, she will stop at nothing to make sure Ethan is safe.
Gabe Wyatt is the sheriff and attracted to Maddie the first time he sees her. Over the next few months, he gets close to her and her son. When her son is implicated in a murder, he knows he must be a lawman first and potential boyfriend second. But there is something wrong with the scenario and he is determined to find the truth.
Maddie and Ethan are trying their best to fit in and make friends. But the townsfolk still see them as outsiders. Gabe tries to help them, especially Ethan, to fit in. After a weekend camping trip ends in murder and Ethan is named as the number one suspect, Maddie takes matters into her own hands. Coming face to face with a killer is not what she expected in this town.
I was not sure about this book as I started reading. But Ms. Crandall delivers a story worth reading a second and third time. The struggles Ethan has faced in his past, allow the reader to connect with him. Maddie, trying her best to be a good mother, touches the heart of the reader as well. I was drawn in slowly by this book and was hooked by the middle. This is one book you do not want to pass up.
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|Intracellular regulation of endometrial PGF(2a) and PGE(2) production in dairy cows during early pregnancy and following treatment with recombinant interferon-tau.
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|PMID: 10764976 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|Objectives were to examine how the conceptus and recombinant bovine interferon-tau (rbIFN-tau) regulate intracellular components of the PGF(2a) synthetic pathway and to determine if arachidonic acid (AA) is limiting in endometrial tissue of pregnant cows. In Experiment 1, uteri were collected from either cyclic or pregnant dairy cows on Day 17 post-estrus. Intercaruncular explants were dissected and incubated for 60 min to quantify PGF(2a) production in response to oxytocin (10(-6) M), A23187 (10(-5) M), melittin (10(-5) M), and phorbol 12, 13 dibutyrate (PDBu, 10(-6) M). Additional explants from the same cows were incubated for 24 h with and without AA. Oxytocin and A23187 did not stimulate PGF(2a) in explants from either cyclic or pregnant cows. Both PDBu, melittin, and A23187 + melittin stimulated PGF(2a) production in explants of cyclic cows, but not in explants of pregnant cows. The addition of AA to explant cultures for 24 hr did not increase PGF(2a) production during a subsequent 60-min incubation. In Experiment 2, explants were collected from cows that received intrauterine infusions of either BSA (1.9 mg/1.2 ml) or rbIFN-tau (0.2 mg rbIFN-tau + 1.7 mg BSA/1.2 ml) twice a day from Days 14 to 17 of the estrous cycle. Treatments of rbIFN-tau attenuated PGF(2a) secretion induced by in vitro PDBu and A23187 treatments. However, rbIFN-tau treatment in vivo had no effect on the in vitro induction of PGF(2a) secretion by melittin. IFN-tau may regulate the PGF(2a) synthetic pathway by reducing activity of PKC or PKC mediated events.
|D R Arnold; M Binelli; J Vonk; A P Alexenko; M Drost; C J Wilcox; W W Thatcher
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|Title: Domestic animal endocrinology Volume: 18 ISSN: 0739-7240 ISO Abbreviation: Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. Publication Date: 2000 Feb
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|Created Date: 2000-05-23 Completed Date: 2000-05-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17
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IT'S BEEN such a good year for President Jacob Zuma that he probably won't mind if Santa Claus forgets to pay him a visit this Christmas.
The year couldn't have got off to a better start. In April, Zuma married his long-time fiancée Bongi Ngema, in a traditional ceremony at his home in Nkandla.
It was a jolly affair, with the president's three other wives in attendance at the two-day extravaganza.
And the honeymoon isn't over yet for the new Mrs Zuma. Renovations are under way at the couple's multimillion-rand home in Waterkloof Ridge in Pretoria, which looks fondly over the Union Buildings.
The house, reportedly bought with the help of some of Santa's local representatives, the Gupta family, is quite pleasant on the eye.
The walls are bright yellow and the front door is flanked by a large pair of earthenware pots.
No wonder the president visits it regularly.
According to a nosy neighbour, Zuma popped in at least 10 times during the past nine months.
But, now that there are piles of bricks and cement laying around, his visits may taper off until the place is spruced up.
Since the wedding, the upgrading of Nkandla has also come along nicely.
Thanks to another of Santa's helpers, businessman Vivian Reddy, Zuma was able to finance the expansion of the once-modest homestead to a state that has made it the subject of much envy.
The residence includes a gym, sauna, steam rooms and playgrounds.
Even DA leader Helen Zille tried to see for herself recently what the fuss was about, but some over-protective ANC members couldn't allow her to get too close to Zuma's pride and joy.
Santa's helpers have been kind to some members of Zuma's family as well.
The homes of the president's two brothers, Michael and Joseph, were reportedly renovated by the government as part of the Nkandla "prestige project".
There is some quibbling about the matter – an electrical company called Voltex is moaning that it hasn't been paid for delivering cables and other supplies to the homes of the brothers – but this will surely be explained soon to the satisfaction of everyone.
Santa's helpers have even seen to it that a new road will be built in Nkandla which, quite coincidentally, will lead to the president's home.
The upgrade to this road will cost more than R20 million.
How much more generous can you get?
And that's not all. A R1.5 billion highway is being built to link Nkandla to the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
The businessman behind the project prefers to keep his or her identity a secret.
That is truly remarkable. The mysterious benefactor does not want to derive any benefit from such a magnanimous intervention.
And still Santa's helpers didn't stop showering Zuma with gifts this year.
There are even plans in the pipeline to build a R2bn town close to the president's village. It really takes a special kind of person to attract such goodwill and largesse.
Zuma probably won't even bother to hang up a Christmas stocking this year.
He knows he has already received more than his fair share of gifts.
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Utah's EnergySolutions weighs sale of U.K. business
Published July 17, 2012 8:38 am
This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2012, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
EnergySolutions Inc., the Utah-based nuclear-services company, is considering the sale of its U.K. and European business, which includes a contract to operate 22 Magnox reactors.
The company was approached by third parties about the unit, Chief Executive Officer David Lockwood said in a statement today.
The company's contract with the U.K.'s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to manage and operate the reactors began in June 2007. The authority has raised no objections to a potential sale, the Salt Lake City-based company said.
The announcement was made before the start of regular trading on U.S. markets. EnergySolutions' shares closed Tuesday at $1.73, up 10.5 cents, or 6.44 percent for the day.


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