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A huge goal when making music, or any type of art, is for the art work to reach as many ears and eyes as possible. The artists, for the most part, want to be recognized. They want to share and connect with people through what they produce or make. Everyone, no matter what profession or talent one may have, simply wants to be recognized and appreciated.
The come up on the rap game, or entertainment industry, is dependent on fans, executives and others to perceiver one as being talented. The success of an artist relies heavily on validation. As an artist the need and want to be famous and recognized for ones work means that the artist has to do all they can to get noticed. They must climb and climb until they reach the top.. and then they recognize how lonely it is up at the top. The climb, the anticipation is what makes the grind of an artist so strong. Then, it can be seen that the money and the fame should never be the ultimate goal for an artist. Because one will soon learn that isn't what music, or life, is all about.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were nothing more than two musicians out of Seattle before they blew up after their hit 'Thrift Shop.' The duo had been making music and videos for a long time prior to that single. Their fame grew quickly and climaxed at the Grammy's where they won numerous awards. Has anyone ever thought about how it must feel for these two artists? To go from thousands of fans to millions?
Macklemore and Ryan have broken their musical silence yesterday, August 11, with an appearance on fellow Seattle based musician Fences' music video. The song is called 'Arrows' and will appear on Fences next album 'Lesser Oceans.' The original audio version of the song was released July 22. Even though the song is a Fences' song, Macklemore is getting a lot of attention and questions about his two verses that appear on the song.
Both verses reference the question about fame, the limelight and the feeling of perceiving to have it all … but not. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' story is close to a fairy tale in the music world, so the duo should feel ecstatic right? This is where the general public has it wrong with these celebrities and artists. In the song 'Arrows' Macklemore spits,
When God gives you everything,
Everything that you ever asked for
And it still looks a bit different
Then when you pictured it on that back porch.
This line is a testament to the feelings Macklemore has about his fame. The images in the music video that was released yesterday, August 11, also says a lot about the topic of fame. In the video, Macklemore is in a tiger's cage getting snapped by paparazzi and is eventually shot dead by an arrow. In another image, Macklemore climbs a high ladder to a diving board, and dives into a pool filled with his cover photo from a 2013 issue of the RollingStone and then shot dead by an arrow. The imagery in the video clearly parallel's Macklemore's negative, or conflicting, feelings about fame.
This issue and subject matter in this video, plays into so many other entertainer's careers. Just yesterday, August 11, one of the most famous comedians of our time, displayed his unhappiness. Robin Williams was successful, talented and well loved, but, he still felt lost in this world and resorted to suicide. It is more than sad, it is devastating. The fact that these individuals who are talented and giving us people such beautiful work to appreciate, laugh at, and inspire are left feeling lonely and lost.
Part of the blame has to be put onto the media in making it seem that these individuals and celebrities are completely one hundred percent different than the general public. The gap between the famous and the common individuals is causing the common individual to not be themselves but more like the celebrities, and the celebrities to get lost in themselves and feel alone. Both situations end up in depression because our society doesn't tell individuals to stick to their authentic talents and feelings. Society tells us that success is everything and that everything must be done in order to get there, even if that means leaving the authentic self behind. It is sad and troubling.
Overall, this Macklemore verse in the new Fence's video alongside the recent devastation of Robin Williams passing, brings out the main point that everyone needs to understand about humanity: "We are one, we're all just people."
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Players will take on the role of newcomer Delsin inside inFamous: Second Son. Unlike the protagonist of the first two inFamous games, Delsin wields new fire-based powers. However, players will be able to learn the abilities of other characters in the game so that they can also wield the power of other elements. The Official Playstation Magazine UK reported on Monday that Sucker Punch revealed that players will be able to gain additional powers while demonstrating the game at an event in China.
Players will be able to steal the powers of certain characters inside inFamous: Second Son. So far the developer has revealed neon and smoke as examples of secondary power sets that Delsin will be able to acquire. It is unknown at this time if there will be additional elemental powers to obtain or if players will be able to learn more than one at a time.
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"Stereotypes hurt. That's why we're exploiting them to their fullest."
That about says it all, doesn't it?
Fade Resistant is a groundbreaking* webcomic by auteur-extraordinaire** Max KimbroughTM. The comic, which began in 2004 on a bet with a hobo***, quickly developed a "cult-like" following****, racking up many***** awards and recognitions as well as fame and fortune****** for MaxTM, who later changed his name to merely "$."
It's a comic about a redneck who dies, meets a repo man in the afterlife, foils a plan by an evil zombie to take over the world, gets fired from his job, meets Jesus, then the Devil, then Santa… all while saving the world and having lots of laughs.******* Simple stuff, really. $ plans on making the plot more complex and mature in the future.
In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy the stereotypes, 'cause they hurt, and we're exploiting 'em to their fullest.
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**Not sure I'd call him "talented," per se. Maybe "hack" is a better word.
***The comic actually started in 2003. Go check the archives if you don't believe me!
****It's really a cult. "Heaven's Gate." You might've heard of them.
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Meet Me In Miami
November 711, 2012 Miami, FL
Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach
(Click the section title to view photos from the following conference activities:
Mentor/Mentee Meeting for First-Time Attendees and International Judges;
Welcome Reception at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Federal Courthouse;
Opening Ceremonies, Plenary and Luncheon;
Noche de Salsa;
Friends Luncheon;
Business Meeting;
Awards Banquet and
Panel Programs.)
After two years of planning and leadership, 2012 Annual Conference Co-Chairs Hon. Lisa S. Walsh and Hon. Myriam Lehr, both
judges in Floridas Eleventh Judicial Circuit, successfully gathered judges, attorneys, legislators, physicians, authors and
educators to explore national and international legal, economic, social and health issues at the
"Meet Me in Miami" conference in Miami, Florida, November 7-11, 2012. The conference
was held at the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel and attracted over 500 persons, 40 of whom were international judges from 27 different countries.
The beautiful coastal shoreline, within view and just a few steps away from the conferences host hotel, was no match for
the energy and enthusiasm of NAWJs increasingly infectious annual get together at venues including the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr.,
Courthouse for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the inviting residence of U.S. Appeals Court Judge
Rosemary Barkett and, for some, the Homestead Correctional Institution in nearby Florida City.
The Annual Business Meeting saw the swearing-in and recognition of old and new NAWJ leadership and the adoption of a resolution
Urging Expeditious Filling of Federal Judicial Vacancies, with the version forwarded to President
Barack Obama, U.S. Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, and the members of the Senate Judiciary and Veteran Affairs Committees.
This years Awards Banquet recognized the accomplishments of longtime NAWJ members and friends. The 2012 Joan Dempsey Klein NAWJ
Honoree of the Year Award was presented to the NAWJ Past President Hon. Fernande R.V. Duffly. The 2012 Florence K. Murray Award
honored attorney Roberta Liebenberg, Esq., who also co-chaired NAWJs 2007 Annual Conference Friends Committee. The 2012 Justice
Vaino Spencer Leadership Award recognized NAWJ Past President the Hon. Dana Fabe. The 2012 Mattie Belle Davis Award was presented
to Hon. Sandra Robinson, a former District 3 Director.
The myriad of inviting activities would not have been possible without the additional energy and dedication of the Conference
Planning Committee. (The list of Planning Committee members may be found below.) Friends Committee Law Firm Partners Chairs
Elizabeth Hernandez, Esq. of Akerman Senterfitt, Linda M. Leali, Esq. of White & Case LLP and Detra P. Shaw-Wilder, Esq. of
Koyzak Tropin & Throckmorton, and Corporate Partners Good Government Alliance Chair Mikki Canton of AsiaAmericana International
LLC, exhibited fundraising talents which matched the vision of the conference chairs. They raised nearly $200,000 from approximately
50 law firm, corporations, universities, and individual contributors to support conference activities. (The complete list of
donors may be found below.) In addition, we acknowledge and greatly appreciate the many volunteers and exceptional guest speakers
who joined in making the experience in Miami another NAWJ original.
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS: Judge Myriam Lehr, Judge Lisa S. Walsh
Chair: Judge Gladys Perez
Member: Maureen Jaeger
Chair: Judge Gladys Perez
Member: Laura Morilla
Chair: Judge Mercedes Bach
Judge Judy Chirlin (Retired)
Judge Rosemary Barkett
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
Judge Beverly Cutler (Retired)
Judge Beverly Sherman Nash
Judge Gladys Perez
Judge Geraldine Sparrow
Judge Carolyn Temin
Chair: Judge Marcia Caballero
Member: Judge Andrea Wolfson
Chair:Judge Monica Gordo
Chairs:Judge Joan A. Lenard, Assistant Dean Georgina Angones, Associate Dean Raquel Matas
Jacqueline Becerra
Judge Marcia Caballero
Judge Barbara Lagoa
Bruce Lehr
LillyAnn Sanchez
Chairs:Judge Spencer Multack, Judge Rodolfo Rudy Ruiz
Chairs:Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez, Judge Valerie Manno Schurr
Chair: Judge Simone Marstiller
Mentor/Mentee Meeting for First time Attendees and International Judges
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Federal Courthouse for the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of Florida
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 400 North Miami Avenue, Downtown Miami, between 3rd and 5th Streets.
Buses will depart from the hotel for the Courthouse at 5:15 p.m., and return attendees to the hotel at 7:30 p.m.
Morning Yoga
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Location: Ocean Tower I, Salons B & C, Eden Roc Renaissance
Welcome Remarks
Hon. Amy L. Nechtem, NAWJ President; Judge, Massachusetts Juvenile Court
Hon. Lisa S. Walsh, 2012 NAWJ 34th Annual Conference Co-Chair; Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit
of Florida, Criminal Division
Hon. Myriam Lehr, 2012 NAWJ 34th Annual Conference Co-Chair; Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit
of Florida, Civil Division
Plenary Session - We Can Do It! Fighting Back to Protect Judicial Independence
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to read biographies of program participants.
Time: 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor at Slate will provide an overview of the emerging themes on the
topic of judicial independence, and how they are manifested around the country. Attention will
be given to themes in the 2012 election, and results related to this topic. From the perspectives
of the state, federal, and administrative law benches, the panel will address the importance of
fighting back against attacks on judicial independence, ethical responses, the need to be vigilant,
and to the importance of a long-range view. Additional topics addressed will be attempts by special
interest groups to intimidate sitting judges, attacks on the independence of the federal judiciary,
and challenges faced by administrative law judges.
Speaker: Lisa Bloom, author of
Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World.
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Judith Resnik on
Representing Justice
Yale Law School Professor Judith Resnik will speak about a book she co-authored with Dennis Curtis,
Representing Justice. The book maps the icon of Justice, a woman with scales and sword, and
traces the development of public spaces dedicated to justice, courthouses, exploring the evolution
of adjudication to its modern form. The book also analyzes how Renaissance rites of judgment
turned into democratic rights, requiring governments to respect judicial independence, provide
open and public hearings, and accord access and dignity to every person.
Lawyering and Justice Emerging Issues of Nations in Transition
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to read biographies of program participants.
This panel will look at the challenges that women lawyers and judges are facing as the world around
them changes. We will look at issues in the Middle and Far East, as well as those much closer to home in the Caribbean and Venezuela.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
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Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment. In recent years,
mindfulness practices have become a topic of growing interest in both medical science and
neuroscience research. Each panelist has practiced mindfulness meditation and found it
beneficial to their personal and professional life. Dr. Reiss, a physician, will discuss
the effect of chronic stress on health and Dr. Jha, a neuroscientist, will comment on recent
research on the effect of mindfulness meditation on the brain. Judges Leesfield and McAliley,
and Professor Rogers will share some of their mindfulness practices, offer mindfulness tips,
and lead a discussion with the audience about how a mindful presence can enhance our
effectiveness as judges in the courtroom, in chambers and in our personal lives
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Curbing Access to Justice in a Down Economy
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Equal justice is an idea that American society has long striven to achieve. But, is the
economic crisis, with its strained government budgets, court cutbacks and loss of legal aid
funding, turning back the clock on the progress we've made in reaching the goal of equal
justice for all? Join us at this panel in which we discuss how the financial squeeze is impacting
access to justice at the individual court level and throughout society in general.
Legal and Judicial Trends in Cuba
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to read biographies of program participants.
This three member panel of experts on Cuba will explore current legal and judicial trends in Cuba,
and possible indicators and predictors of transition.
Sally Kenney on Gender and Judging
Professor Sally J. Kenney will discuss her recent book on judicial selection and women judges.
Noche de Salsa Evening Reception Hosted by Dean Patricia D. White, University of Miami School of
Law and CABA- Cuban American Bar Association
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: The residence of a local judge.
Buses will depart from the hotel for the reception at 5:15 p.m. and return attendees at 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
Plenary Session Bringing Human Rights Home
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Following on the heels of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights decision in
Jessica Gonzales v. United States, speakers will explore the use of human rights law and norms
in the U.S. context. Speakers will illustrate the use of human rights concepts in the areas of
workers rights, juvenile life-without-parole cases, violence against women, as well as a number
of other U.S. contexts.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hidden Impact: The Unseen Consequences of the Economic Crisis
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to read biographies of program participants.
Beyond banks and board rooms, the global economic downturn is having a profound effect on the everyday
lives of people around the world. Societies, too, are being tested as the engines of economic growth
sputter forward. This panel will explore the less visible consequences of the financial crisis and
its impact on people and communities.
Womens Health
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A panel of doctors from the University of Miami School of Medicine will discuss the aging
woman and the physical and psychological issues about which we should be aware.
The Impact of Other Laws on Court Decisions
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Judges render decisions every day, but those decisions may have unforeseen consequences or may
even be unenforceable. This panel will discuss bankruptcy and immigration law and how these
laws impact criminal, family and commercial cases.
So You Think You Have a Book in You
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Experts in the business will share the secret (and not so secret) basics of what it takes to write a book and get it published.
A Conversation with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Optional Excursion:ArtSpring Women in Prison Project Excursion to the
Homestead Correctional Institution
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: 19000 S.W. 377th Street, Florida City
The bus will depart from the hotel at 2:00 p.m. for the Homestead Correctional Institution, and return attendees to the hotel,
departing at 6:00 p.m. from Homestead.
ArtSpring provides therapeutic programming and re-entry assistance to women in prison in Florida. They will
be escorting our members on this optional excursion to Homestead Correctional Institution. Those wishing to
attend must complete a form allowing a background check, and return to Artspring. Download form
here. Space is limited to 40 attendees.
BOOK DRIVE: Contribute to NAWJs Amazon Wish List for Floridas Women in Prison
Even if you are not joining the excursion, please support the Women in Prison Committees initiative in conjunction
with the 2012 Annual Conference to benefit the library at the Homestead Correctional Institution in South Florida. The book
drive will continue through the end of November to give every NAWJ member a chance to participate. Our goal is to
give the facility every book on its wish list.
Please take a moment and join this effort.
Plenary Session Power and Reach of the Internet
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Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The centrality of the cyber world to our lives poses special problems for justice, equality,
and privacy. This panel addresses judicial ethics and staff management issues related to the
use of social media, civil liberties and sentencing issues for those charged with internet-based
crimes or whose sentences include prohibitions on internet use, proposals for law reform that
better capture cyberstalking and internet-based sexual harassment, as well as First Amendment
and privacy concerns in the context of internet regulation.
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NAWJ Committee Breakfast Meetings
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
NAWJ Annual Business Meeting and New Officer Investiture
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The goal of any judicial system is to achieve justice; in our ever-shrinking and
interdependent world you often cannot attain true justice without addressing cross-border components.
This panel of judges and former judges from different parts of the world (United States, St. Lucia
of the United Kingdom, Brazil and The Hague) will discuss the challenges that each of them faces
judging in a necessarily international setting and how they each confront those challenges on a
regular basis. Additionally, the panel will address whether a structure like that of Chapter 15
of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which allows judges in related cross-border insolvency proceedings
to consult with one another, could be employed in non-insolvency matters from business litigation,
collections of judgments and family law and immigration matters, and if not, why not? What might work?
Free Time to Enjoy Miami Beach
NAWJ Resource Board Meeting
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2012-2013 NAWJ Board of Directors Meeting
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
NAWJ Annual Awards Reception
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NAWJ Annual Awards Banquet
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It is called the "Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible." This actually hits stores on October 28 and will be more than just a bible. It also has 52 Bible-reading plans from the Robertson family. This will be a great way to help you to figure out what part of the Bible is best to read.
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Remember the conventional wisdom a few months ago about Obamacare and the 2014 elections: Republicans would hammer Democrats on the law and Democrats would run away from it?
Guess what? That's not happening.
In Alaska, a red state, two conservative groups have paid seven figures for ads attacking Senator Mark Begich, an embattled Democratic incumbent, but the ads don't mention Obamacare.
In Arkansas, another deeply red state, Senator Mark Pryor, who's also a vulnerable Democrat, is now running an ad extolling his vote for the healthcare law.
It's a feel-good, emotional video in which the current senator sits beside his father, David Pryor, a former senator.
DAVID: When Mark was diagnosed with cancer, we thought we might lose him.
MARK: My family and my faith helped me through the rough times.
DAVID: But you know what? Mark's insurance company didn't want to pay for the treatment that ultimately saved his life.
MARK: No one should be fighting an insurance company while you're fighting for your life. That's why I helped pass a law that prevents insurance companies from canceling your policy if you get sick, or deny coverage for preexisting conditions.
True, the ad never mentions Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act, but no one in Arkansas is likely to be fooled into thinking Pryor voted only for parts of the bill and not the whole law. The Pryor video represents an attempt by a Democrat in a red state to shift the debate from Republican talking points — which have dominated the discussion for the last four years — to one of the moral reasons for healthcare reform: To protect the sick and vulnerable from abuse by insurance companies.
Pryor's ad also is an effort to recover the anecdotal war from the GOP, which has long stressed, sometimes falsely and usually with great exaggeration, horror stories of canceled plans and lost coverage by suggesting how the new law will aid many beneficiaries.
Bashing Obamacare was common in just-completed Republican primaries, but indications are that it's not playing well in the general election. In hotly contested races — which are crucial to control of the Senate — spending on anti-healthcare spots has fallen drastically. Republican candidates such as Thom Tillis in North Carolina and Scott Brown in New Hampshire claim to still favor repeal of Obamacare, while at the same time suggesting that people who obtained insurance under the law will be able to continue to enjoy its benefits, though neither candidate specifies how.
Pryor's reluctance to use the word "Obamacare" in his ad and Republican suggestions that parts of the law should remain after repeal are part of a long-observed but little-recognized fact: Most parts of Obamacare are far more popular than the entire law. The law's individual provisions — including creating health insurance exchanges and Medicaid expansion — receive overwhelming majorities in polls, though surveys also show opposition to the law in its entirety.
This disconnect between the law and its provisions stems from Republican hammering during and after passage, from the timidity of Democrats in touting its benefits, and from the botched rollout last year. But the law's recent success in enrolling the uninsured — and public knowledge of the benefits of the law's provisions — is changing the dynamic, as Pryor's ad suggests.
Pryor has a further reason to feel confident in running on Obamacare: Arkansas is the leading state in reducing the proportion of its uninsured, which has dropped from 22.5 percent in 2013 to 12.4 percent this year. Another red state, Kentucky, is second, with a drop of 20.4 percent to 11.9 percent. Arkansas and Kentucky share one important similarity: They are red states with Democratic governors who have promoted Obamacare to help residents gain insurance.
Arkansas and Kentucky suggest that not only will Obamacare cease to be a winning issue for Republicans but that it may well turn out to be a losing cause in the future. Citizens in states that not only have failed to accept Medicaid expansion but in which their governors and legislatures have frustrated the creation of exchanges and blocked access to health care may soon wonder why in some states — blue as well as a few red — voters of similar socio-economic backgrounds have medical insurance while they don't.
Perhaps not this year, but perhaps in 2016, 2018, and 2020, those voters may express their frustration at the ballot box.
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The wrestler who worked as the opponent for EC3 on the Bound for Glory PPV last night in San Diego, CA was Peter Hernandez. Hernandez works the Southern California independent scene as Peter Avalon, according to F4Wonline.com.
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In staking claim to their second victory of the season, the Bison featured two men that were victorious in their three events. Senior Zadok Isaacs notched his 13th and 14th individual first place finishes of the season. First, in the 200 individual medley, Isaacs pulled away in the final 50 to claim the event in a time of 2:05.26, his fastest time in the event for this season. In the 500 freestyle, Isaacs separated himself early and come away with a winning time of 5:07.03. Isaacs is now 10th all-time in Howard history in the 500 freestyle.
Sophomore Trent Popovich also had a memorable day for the Bison. In his lone individual performance, Popovich vaulted himself into 9th place all-time at HU in the 100 butterfly with a triumphant mark of 54.75.
Popovich literally led both the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay to victory to open and conclude the meet. In the 200 medley, Popovich teamed with Isaacs, senior Kelvin Goodman and sophomore Dexter Brown to win the opening event with a time of 1:40.55. To finish the meet, Popovich stormed in front for junior Darell Hungerford and fellow sophomores Miles Hector and Benjamin Skelding for a winning time of 3:29.48.
Brown, Hungerford, Hector and Skelding each claimed individual victories, as well. Hector was first, setting a new season-best time in the 1000 freestyle with a winning mark of 10:16.23. For the first time this season, Hungerford was champion in the 50 freestyle, forging ahead with a dual meet best mark of 23.43. Skelding blew away the competition in the 100 backstroke with a time of 57.94. Finally, Brown claimed the 100 breaststroke for his first individual victory of the season at the time of 1:01.94. Of note was Goodman's 1:04.30 in the 100 breast, not only his fastest of the season, but good for second place behind Brown.
Despite the loss, the Lady Bison had a number of good races that featured four victories. Their first victory was in the 200 individual medley where sophomore Briana Dillon fended off the oncoming Lady Saints with a first place time of 2:20.42. Dillon was also triumphant in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:01.81.
Dillon led the way for the ladies in the 400 freestyle relay to give her three victories in three races on the day. Teaming with senior E'lan Brewer and juniors Janai Ederaine and Ashley Douglas the Lady Bison closed the meet with a winning time of 3:49.19.
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Dwindling Fish StocksBy Mary Ferreira and Elizabeth Waruru
The fishing industry helps millions of people escape poverty around the world especially those in small island States like Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
Some one thousand fishermen living on the south western coast of the island depend on the sea for their livelihoods and to feed their families. But lately, they're reporting smaller catches. They told UNTV Producer, Mary Ferreira, during an interview that pollution, trawling, and restricted fishing grounds are contributing to the current state of fish stocks in the region.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, fish is an ideal source of animal protein for more than two billion people worldwide who consume some 100 million tonnes each year. The Government of Trinidad & Tobago is working with private investors to introduce aquaculture to combat the problem of dwindling fish stocks in the country. It's a solution that has been shared with local fishermen who hesitate to trade their small fishing boats for more lucrative "fish farming" businesses.
A recent report from UNEP also suggests that an investment of US$8 billion annually to rebuild the world's fisheries would increase catches worldwide to 112 million tonnes per year. Watch this short clip of a fisherman's story in Trinidad & Tobago.
Senegal: Beyond Tradition
By Mary Ferreira
Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, or genital cutting is an age-old custom that's still practiced in many countries. It's a custom that affects some 140 million women and girls worldwide.
In partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, a film crew from UNTV traveled to Senegal in West Africa to produce a film documenting efforts made by the Government to ban this practice.
But in a country where dozens of ethnic groups live according to their own traditional values and beliefs we found that even though the ban on FGM is in place, it's still practiced, especially in the ethnic stronghold of the Pulaar people. A woman, believed to be a "cutter" living in the Pulaar region of Matam, received a jail sentence when caught performing excisions on young girls.
Upon learning of her release, we requested an interview through Tostan, a local non-governmental organization. We attempted to interview her after receiving permission but when we arrived at the home she was nowhere in sight.
Despite this setback, we managed to complete our mission with adequate elements to produce a compelling piece focusing on cultural perspectives, religious points of view and individual regrets. Watch this brief clip.
Youth Unemployment
By Mary Ferreira
NEW YORK – My colleagues, Leslie Wade and Paul Simon, from the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) requested a short video for an upcoming event on 27 February "Breaking New Ground: Partnerships for More and Better Jobs for Young People" a topic that I'm very passionate about because my own family members are unemployed and some are struggling with jobs below their skill level.
But that's no surprise. The current global economic and financial crisis has affected many people in developed and developing countries and even staffers here at the United Nations. We've had some lay offs in our editing and engineering staff making it difficult to honour DESA's request. I didn't want to say no, so I decided to charge my flipcam and one morning on my way to work, I filmed some footage that would prove useful for the final video. With this fresh footage, I used some images from past filming missions and more from my colleagues for the edit. I thought that it would work appropriately since the piece was intended for web use.
Strapped for footage from the Occupy Wall Street movement, I called a former colleague, Victoria Schultz, for permission to use some of her stills which were included in the video. Victoria has been covering OWS for her own photography project for several months now.
After screening the rough cut, there was one adjustment to the script. One of my colleagues in the TV Section, Dina Barazi, recorded the narration and I managed to finalize the piece by deadline. This is a good example of "DOING MORE WITH LESS" as requested by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Bangladesh
by Mary Ferreira
After filming the story on sexual harassment, the team captured material for an additional piece on United Nations Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 5 – reducing maternal mortality.
Bangladesh has had significant success in lowering the rate of deaths during childbirth, particularly in urban slums. BRAC, or the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was one of the key players contributing to this achievement.
Covering mainly urban slums and serving more than 350,000 women, Bangladesh is geared to achieve MDG 5 by 2015. That means a reduction of 5.4 percent in maternal deaths each year on average. Earlier this year, BRAC indicated that over the last nine years, maternal deaths dropped some 40% from 322 to 194 per 100,000 live births putting Bangladesh on track to meet MDG Five.
The film crew followed health care workers in one of Dhaka's slums to document their work in teaching women how to stay healthy during pregnancy and care for their newborns. BRAC told UNTV Producer, Mary Ferreira, that it intends to partner with the United Nations Population Fund to recruit more midwives to enhance its team of skilled birth attendants.
Link to full story: http://goo.gl/zImD1
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Bangladesh Women Seek Justice
After filming in India, we hopped on Jet Airways to Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our assignment — to cover a story on sexual harassment, a common phenomenon in this South East Asian country.
I took a big risk on this mission because I didn't have an entry visa for Bangladesh and was advised to pick it up in New Delhi because approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had not been granted prior to departure from New York to India. Unsure of how this would unfold, I boarded the plane for New Delhi.
Fortunately, the day before we left for Bangladesh, visa approval was granted for cameraman, Joaquim, and me.
As if that wasn't enough to cause anxiety – the young women who granted us permission to follow their story pulled out at the last moment. A few days earlier, I had a premonition that this might happen and asked the attorney representing the women to find alternative characters. Emran, our local fixer, together with the attorney, found a second character — a young university lecturer — who had an amazing story to tell.
But it didn't end there. We arrived in Bangladesh on Sunday, checked into a hotel, and immediately met with UN officials for a briefing. They told us that we couldn't film on Monday due to anticipated political protests. This would cut one day from our 8-day schedule. Needless to say, we accomplished our mission. See clip.
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Mexico Streets Not Paved with Gold
By GILL FICKLING
When I asked fifteen year old Lupita what she would like most if she had all the money in the world, she told me "a toothbrush". Lupita is one of the thousands of kids who live in the dangerous environment of the Mexico City streets.
Official estimates cite just over 3000 young people in their teens and twenties; many believe the figure to be ten times higher. I was in Mexico City recently with cameraman, Patrick Fries, to shoot features for "21st Century" and for the launch of the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) global initiative to mark the world's population reaching 7 billion in October 2011. As the world becomes ever more crowded, the trend is a movement of people from rural areas to cities creating vast urban sprawls like Mexico City. With a population of over 20 million, it is now rated as the eighth largest mega-city in the world.
Not Safe in Her Own Home in Azerbaijan
By Francis Mead
A brave woman uses a small camera to capture what is happening to her: she discovers she isn't safe in her own home. (excerpt)
After a year of rumours Nuriya Khalikova was forced from her home – to make way for a new park in the centre of Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. Because of her film, activists picked up on her case – and now her plight, along with that of hundreds of others, has come to the attention of the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights. The city authorities in Baku say they offered adequate compensation to evicted residents, but Nuriya disputes this.
I travelled to Baku with cameraman Richard Gibb and we filmed there before the story made international headlines. We found Nuriya to be a strong and articulate woman, a survivor who's determined to move on with her life.
Baku itself is booming on the back of Azerbaijan's plentiful supplies of oil and gas – and the country has seen a huge reduction in poverty over the past decade, as well as a massive increase in construction. We were agog at the chic, very expensive shops in the city centre, and at Baku's elegant architecture.
Watch out for the full story which we'll shortly be releasing for 21st Century.
Saving Elephants
by Mary Ferreira
For a long time — more than five years — I've had a burning desire to produce a story about the plight of elephants around the world. According to CITES, elephants appear on Appendix II of the endangered species list. While in India filming stories about women and population growth, I was able to capture some elephant footage and record a few interviews.
But it wasn't an easy task since we had to wait, almost in hiding, to spot the elephants. These gentle giants are so intelligent and alert that they sense when humans are on their heels and they simply keep moving. Fortunately, we found them eating tea leaves in one of the tea gardens in Assam — an area close to the border with Bangladesh.
Our friends at WWF helped us track the elephants, shared photographs with us, and accompanied us throughout our elephant chase. But one day, we had to cross the river because villagers told us that the elephants had just passed through damaging rice fields and other crops in the neighborhood. In a very tiny wooden canoe, more than 10 people with camera gear, boarded in an attempt to find the elephants. It was frightening but no one thought of the danger since we were all excited to finally get some footage of the elephants hanging out in the nearby forest. On the way back the cameraman, Carlos, suggested that we cross the river in two groups. We took his advice and returned safely.
On a previous shoot in South Africa, the team was also able to film elephants for one day. Experts believe there's an over-population of elephants in that country. The real argument is whether there are too many elephants or if, in fact, a rapidly growing human population is encroaching on land once known as elephant territory.
Can elephants and humans co-exist in a sustainable way? Our friends at WWF believe that it's possible. Final video coming soon…
India: Growing Population
by Mary Ferreira
Our team traveled to New Delhi, Mumbai and Bihar to film a story about India's growing population.
Experts believe that India will overtake China and become the most populous nation on the planet in two decades. Coping with so many people will be challenging for policy makers as more and more people leave rural villages for big cities, like New Delhi, to find work and improve their lives. The most recent census puts the current population at 1.2 billion.
For this story, we found our main character, Ranjeet, working at a construction site in New Delhi and convinced him to visit his relatives back in Bihar and to reunite with his son who remained with his grandparents in the village. Eventually, Ranjeet decided to bring the little boy back with him to New Delhi. We decided to join Ranjeet on the train to film the journey. It was a long ride – about 12 hours – before we arrived at our destination but we were able to capture hundreds of striking images and get a sense of what life is really like for the poor.
While following Ranjeet, it was so crowded on the platform that it was difficult to keep up with our camera crew. Fortunately, after most of the passengers left the terminal, we were able to find each other and regroup to complete the story.
Link to full story: http://goo.gl/kOtY7
India: Forgotten Women
by Mary Ferreira
We visited India to film a few stories for UN Television at the end of 2010. One of the pieces dealt with the plight of widows in the Holy City of Vrindavan where most widows settle, waiting to die. It was indeed heart wrenching to see how some widows struggle to survive in the streets.
We followed one widow who now lives in an Ashram founded by Dr. Mohini Giri, an activist, who fights to end poverty and hunger in India. Dr. Giri also works closely with widows offering them a better life.
During this shoot, we visited several places — New Delhi, Agra, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand and Varanasi. The distances between each location were hundreds of miles apart requiring travel by car, train and plane but it was a rewarding experience because of the wealth of footage we captured while there. It was quite a hectic mission.
We also found out that in northern and central India, the Act of Sati (self-immolation) still occurs occasionally even though the British banned the practice in 1829. Later in 1987 the Indian Government ratified the Sati Prevention Act.
However, Dr. Giri continues her fight to improve the lives of widows but it's often a challenge convincing them to leave the streets for a more comfortable life. Some of these women believe that it is their destiny to suffer in widowhood until death calls.
Our nimble team comprised of cameraman, Joaquim Vieira; fixer Sachi Maniar; driver Mr. Singh; and producer Mary Ferreira.
Link to full story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfA5LBOMdKk
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The Pop/R&B and Jazz musician's career is fast becoming one to watch. Hailing from South Carolina, Marcus Anderson is currently performing to audiences all over the world as one of Prince's saxophonists in New Power Generation. As part of New Power Generation, Anderson has played and been showcased in such iconic festivals such as the Essence Music Festival, Monteux Jazz Festival and the Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival.
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Watching Marcus Anderson perform is akin to no other live experience. The tremendous musicianship Anderson displays in-person is matched only by his energetic, charismatic and passionate showmanship. Heavily influenced by artists such as Michael Jackson, James Brown and PRINCE, Anderson's magnetic stage persona and tremendous enjoyment of performing is undeniable. Anderson makes the stage his musical playground and the stage becomes the setting for where "style meets substance."NEW RELEASE - STYLE MEETS SUBSTANCE
"Music moves me, so I want to move others the same way" says Anderson, who breaks away from his traditional smooth jazz roots to deliver his new, aptly named album, Style Meets Substance. Infused with R&B, pop, rock and funky grooves, Style Meets Substance is the essence of Anderson himself; soulful, versatile and hard to ignore. Showcasing this electric new record on a world-wide tour in 2014, Anderson is guaranteed to captivate his audiences with his on stage energy and raw talent.
Style Meets Substance, the fifth solo release from Marcus Anderson is the epitome of his musical influences. His trademark horn playing and arrangements provide an album of beautiful momentum that pushes the sonic experience into an exquisite listening pleasure. Sensual sax melodies, smooth jazz standards, funky grooves and Latin beats are all combined into one 13 track album. All songs are written, performed, arranged and produced by Anderson, demonstrating his constant reinvention of contemporary jazz traditions. Style Meets Substance also features collaborations with renowned musicians Morris Hayes, Nicholas Cole, and horn players from the New Power Generation.
The first single off the new album, "No Time to Waste", has Anderson reuniting with prolific instrumentalist and composer Nicholas Cole on a beautiful smooth jazz collaboration. Driven by Anderson's swaggering sax, Cole's romantic piano arrangement sparkles through the melody. "No Time to Waste" is as alluring as the sax man Anderson himself and sure to be a chart success. Fast becoming a Marcus Anderson jazz standard, the sensual ballad "Your Wish Is My Command" oozes sexy tenor sax tones effortlessly weaved through the romantic tune. Leaving you wanting more of his distinctive saxophone crooning, Anderson provides another seductive performance reminding us why he is at the top of his game. Inspired by working with PRINCE, "Paisley Red" is a musical journey through 1980s funk and synthesized dance beats. Anderson demonstrates his talent as both artist and producer in this up-tempo rock jazz fusion integrating heavy guitar, bass and keys. And not one to shy away from the microphone, "All About You" is the crowd pleasing pop anthem of Style Meets Substance. Reminiscent of the funky talk box track "So In Love", from his third solo release NOW, Anderson delivers a vocal performance of heartfelt lyrics immersed within the sounds of his rich and velvety horns.ABOUT
A son of South Carolina, Anderson was introduced to jazz by his father at a young age, and was always a passionate student of music and the arts. The youngest of seven, Anderson grew up performing and singing in church with his older brothers. Anderson's family recognized his talent as a musical prodigy when he was introduced to the saxophone at age twelve. He later became a member of the All-State High School Jazz Ensemble for South Carolina. After graduation, Anderson studied jazz at North Carolina Central University. There he was a member of the program's world renowned Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Ira Wiggins. He studied with Branford Marsalis and Gospel saxophonist Donald Hayes for several years, achieving many accolades along the way. He received the Chancellor's Award three years running, and performed for Hilary Clinton and Jesse Jackson. Anderson was a member of the HBCU All-Star Jazz Ensemble as 1st Tenor Sax for three successive years. Marcus Anderson is a proud member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
In 2005, Anderson released his debut album My Turn, a stellar contemporary jazz record the young musician put his heart and soul into. Filled with romantic ballads and jazz grooves, My Turn was a sophisticated introduction to what was to come from the up and coming star.
Anderson's breakthrough into contemporary jazz circles came in 2009 as the winner of the Capital Jazz Fest Challenge. Since then, Anderson has had a meteoric rise to success, touring with PRINCE, Sheila E. and Anthony Hamilton. Anderson has been honored to open for and join on stage artists such as Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway, Peter White, Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, George Duke, Wynton Marsalis, Alex Bugnon, Nnenna Freelon, Jeff Lorber, Bob Baldwin and Jennifer Holiday.
At the age of only 24, Anderson saw the release of his sophomore album From the Heart, the offering that put Anderson firmly on the contemporary jazz map. The critically acclaimed record earned strong airplay for both "Karsen's Song" and "Sparkle City", written about his hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The track "Everything's Clearer" was played regularly on the Cable TV network; Music Choice. In 2011, Anderson won the North Carolina Gospel Announcers Prestige Award for Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year.
In 2011, Anderson released his third record, NOW, which launched him into the jazz stratosphere. The multi-instrumentalist's intent was to challenge his smooth jazz roots, producing a diverse record that reached across R&B, pop and jazz boundaries, showcasing his exceptional growth as producer, arranger and artist. Following the success of NOW, PRINCE called for Anderson to join him. Anderson is currently recording and performing as a featured saxophonist and personality for PRINCE's New Power Generation.
2014 is shaping up to be a remarkable time for Marcus Anderson. The accomplished musician will be spending the year on the road performing to loyal fans at numerous performances both as a solo artist and with The Purple One. With the release of Style Meets Substance, Anderson is eager for what is to come as he continues to challenge the status quo of smooth jazz with his smoldering horn, further establishing himself as a successful solo artist. With his enthralling star quality and command of a stage, Anderson is guaranteed to continue to entertain, inspire his fans and create passionate music.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2010 Article IV Consultation with NicaraguaPublic Information Notice (PIN) No. 10/83
July 14, 2010
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On July 9, 2010, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2010 Article IV consultation with Nicaragua.1
Nicaragua was negatively affected by the global crisis, but there are signs that an incipient recovery is underway. After years of solid economic growth, averaging close to 4 percent per year during 2004–08, real GDP fell by 1.5 percent in 2009, led by sharp declines in private consumption and investment. Annual inflation dropped below one percent in 2009, reflecting lower commodity prices and weaker domestic demand. Despite the large external shock, domestic and external stability have been maintained, and the economy is projected to grow by about 2 percent in 2010, in line with a gradual improvement in the global outlook.
The authorities' economic policies have sought to balance the objectives of supporting demand in the near term while maintaining domestic and external stability to foster sustained growth in the medium term. While policies in 2009 were geared to cushion the impact of the global downturn on activity and the poor, emphasis must now shift towards ensuring the medium-term sustainability of public finances.
The fiscal deficit is projected to decline to 3.3 percent for 2010 (3.9 percent in 2009), underpinned by an austere budget, tax measures yielding 0.7 percent of GDP, and an increase in the pension contribution rate. However, spending pressures are proving difficult to contain. Going forward, these pressures would need to be resisted and offsetting measures may be required to ensure that the medium-term sustainability of public finances is secured.
Monetary policy has been geared at protecting international reserves in the context of the crawling peg regime. The coverage of gross international reserves has continued to improve, reaching US$1.6 billion by end-2009, the equivalent of over 5 months of imports. Legislation has been submitted to the Assembly aimed at strengthening the central bank's autonomy and accountability, as well as improving its monetary operations toolkit.
The financial system remains generally stable. Liquidity buffers stand at record levels and banks remain well capitalized. Bank deposits continue to grow and total credit seems to have stabilized, after falling in 2009. The authorities have stepped up on-site supervision and strengthened regulations to increase provisioning on restructured and postponed loans. Regulations have been issued to strengthen transparency of the credit card sector, and ensure the orderly implementation of a law mandating the restructuring of microfinance loans.
Progress has been mixed on the structural front. In the energy sector, electricity tariffs were adjusted in May 2010, for the first time in 6 months, and legislation has been submitted to the Assembly to expand the net of consumers subject to the anti-theft law. Further efforts are required to advance presentation of a comprehensive plan to put the finances of the pension system on more solid footing; in addition, it remains necessary to assess tax exemptions with the view of rationalizing their use.
Executive Board Assessment
Executive Directors noted that Nicaragua's policy response, which balanced supporting demand in the near term and safeguarding macroeconomic stability, helped the economy weather the global crisis. With an incipient recovery currently underway, Directors noted that policies now need to shift toward consolidating public finances while continuing to protect the poor.
Directors welcomed the authorities' commitment to reduce the fiscal deficit in 2010, including through the approval of a revenue-enhancing tax reform. However, they raised concerns about slippages on public sector wages and encouraged the authorities to adopt compensatory measures to keep spending at prudent levels, while avoiding off-budget operations. Directors stressed the importance of safeguarding infrastructure and social spending while containing the growth in current spending.
Directors noted that placing public debt on a firmly declining path would require broadening the tax base and reducing budget rigidities and the imbalances of the pension system. They encouraged the authorities to initiate a public consultation process to discuss options to place the pension system on a sound financial footing. Securing debt-relief from non-Paris club creditors also remains a priority.
Directors supported the authorities' prudent management of monetary policy and efforts to increase international reserve coverage. They emphasized the need to improve the Central Bank's monetary operations toolkit and welcomed the authorities' intention to strengthen the accountability and independence of the Central Bank by modifying its charter.
Directors welcomed efforts to safeguard the stability of the banking system in the wake of the global crisis. They stressed the need to remain vigilant to a further deterioration in loan quality and welcomed the recent adoption of stricter provisioning rules to protect capital buffers. Directors noted the importance of implementing the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) Update recommendations while resisting initiatives that could undermine creditor rights. They encouraged the authorities to adopt a legal framework that would strengthen the regulation of the microfinance sector.
Reforms in the energy sector are necessary to improve Nicaragua's competitiveness. Directors welcomed efforts to reduce losses in distribution and encouraged the authorities to establish transparent criteria for adjusting tariffs. Directors noted that a predictable and sound regulatory framework was essential to secure private investment in renewable generation and limit quasi-fiscal risks.
Directors underscored the need to improve the effectiveness of public spending to reduce poverty and boost growth over the medium term. Efforts should continue in strengthening procurement and audit procedures as well as the transparency and accountability of official assistance.
Directors noted that strengthening governance and the business climate are essential to strengthen growth and improve living standards, including by leveraging gains from recent trade agreements and regional integration efforts.
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The 6th through 8th grades are in middle school category. These are a difficult group of students to teach since their teenage status is froth with hormones and low self-esteem.
The demand of teaching
Similar to kindergarten teachers, middle school teachers are a special bred. This level of teaching requires extreme tolerance. A good middle school teacher has to be able to teach the hormonal students who are progressively moving toward cognitive thinking. This is not an easy task since these students believe they know everything.
Math problems
As these students sit in their classroom they learn advance pre-algebra concepts, basic algebra and geometry. Teachers also adapt math problems to ever day life.
Must reading
"Reading assignments are intense", expressed a middle school student. "It's cool though, I like reading some of the books". Middle school students are reading books like The Count of Monte Cristo and Little Women. The reading list is extensive so if your child is not reading a book or two a week check the backpack, maybe the books got caught in the seams. Check out this website for a list of must read for middle school students.
Frequent writing
Writing 3-page book reports and research paper is standard. Most middle school students express displeasure when teachers inform them of the classroom expectations. The good news is that as middle school students complete these assignments they become better writers.
Hormones or not middle school students must learn and difficult or not teachers must teach them. That gauntlet is eagerly taken up by many teachers.


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Geiger counters are devices that detect radioactivity, another term for ionizing radiation, the four major types of which include Gamma, X-rays, Beta, and Alpha radiation. Virtually all Geiger counters detect Gamma and X-rays, while some models detect Alpha and Beta radiation as well. Select the navigation button above or click here to learn more About Radiation.
A typical Geiger counter consists of a Geiger-Mueller tube, a visual readout, and an audio readout. The Geiger-Mueller tube or detector is the heart of a Geiger counter. It is a type of ionization chamber that counts particles of radiation. That count is read by the user through a visual readout in the form of a traditional analog meter, or an electronic LCD (liquid crystal display) readout. These meters are available in different units, including mR/hr, or milli-Roentgens per hour (popular in the US and Israel), and µSv/hr, or micro-Sieverts per hour (popular in Canada and overseas ).
Most Geiger counters also have an audio readout that sounds one "click" for each particle count. These particles are emitted at random intervals, and a large number of particles produced in a short span of time sound almost like static from a radio. Play this sound file as an example. Geiger counters that have meter readouts in CPM, that is, Counts or Clicks per Minute, mimic the audible clicks in visual form. CPM is the unit normally used to measure Alpha and Beta radiation.
Digital Geiger counters not only offer visual digital readouts on an LCD display, but they typically also have audio ports for external speakers, as will as data ports for readout on computers and data loggers.
In contrast to vintage 1950's civil defense models, modern Geiger counters are built around transistorized, solid state electronics, and are powered by easily replaceable batteries.
Another feature found on some Geiger counters is an open window over the Geiger-Mueller tube. This allows for energy discrimination, that is, the determination of what type of radioactivity the unit is measuring, between Gamma and X-rays that are strong enough to pass right through the housing of the Geiger counter, versus Beta and Alpha radiation, which are too weak to pass through the housing, but can be read through the open window of the detector. Geiger counters don't incorporate any type of switch to discriminate between Gamma, X, Beta, or Alpha radiation, but instead make that distinction by the process described below:
How do I determine the type of radioactivity?
In the course of your readings, be careful not to contaminate the detector with radioactivity by physically touching the radioactive source or by holding the source above the open window of the Geiger counter.
Unless otherwise mentioned, all of our Geiger counters come pre-calibrated from the factory. You should re-calibrate your Geiger counter as often as your regulations require, or in any case, at least once a year. Follow the manufacturer's instructions in the operating manual that comes with your unit for guidance on re-calibration.
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June 27, 2014 - San Diego, CA
Excerpted from an article by Alex Lash
Don't let the blind men groping the elephant fool you. No one can get their arms around the massive, 15,000-attendee BIO conference, the industry's annual flagship convention, and tell you what the real zeitgeist is. . . .
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I would have to say, My Kimber Pro CDP II :-)
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I would have to say, My Kimber Pro CDP II :-)
I have a great appreciation for all Smith & Wesson DA revolvers, particularly N-frames. I always have this uncontrollable urge to buy more.
My all time favorite has to be the original Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum (pre-model numbers) with a 5" barrel. The gun handles and balances beautifully. Smooth as glass and accurate as all get out. The big N-frame soaks up the recoil and makes for pleasent shooting with even the stoutest magnum loads.
An extremely close second would be a Series 70 Colt Government Model 1911.
mmmmm, I do like my Sig. But, the question is your #1 favorite handgun ever shot. I'd have to go with my most expensive. The Performance Center S&W 952-2 in 9mm.
Not for carry, but the gun I had the most fun shooting was my beloved Ruger RedHawk, 7 1/2 inch barrel Stainless Steel in .44 Magnum. It was also the first handgun I bought. I loved the way that sucker shot.
Semi - FN 57.....But, the Baby Eagle isn't bad either.....and then there's the AK pistol.... :smt067
Revolver - Colt Anaconda 4" SS.....that S&W 19-3 is a good shooter though....then again, the 7-1/2" Ruger Redhawk was always on target...... :rolleyes:
Years ago I had a Ruger Security Six and a Super Blackhawk. I loved the Security Six and dont know why I sold it. I even shot Grouse with it in Alaska. I know, a .357 is a little over kill but its all I had at the time. The Super was great because of the POWER!:smt071
Did the same thing. Had a 6" Security-Six, which I still can't tell why I sold/traded it, (been so long now, I can't remember which!). Same thing with a 4" SS Security-Six, but it went to a guys wife, (he was shipping over to Iraq and wanted her to have some home security, so I couldn't say no).
The next bonehead move I made, was getting rid of a S&W 645.....best shooting .45 I've ever owned. But I traded it for two REAL NICE rifles, so it was a good deal.....still, I miss the ol' gal.....:smt022
1911 :smt1097
My Para.
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St. Lucie County: health officials go door-to-door to combat chikungunya virus
ST. LUCIE CO., Fla. - With one confirmed case of chikungunya in St. Lucie County, the health department went door to door in the neighborhood to educate residents.
The Florida Department of Health says 115 Florida residents from 26 counties have contracted chikungunya while traveling in the Caribbean, including one case in Indian River County. Three counties have local spread of the virus, meaning it has been contracted in the area where they live.
The virus causes severe joint pain, headache and fever. It's spread by the bites of mosquitoes that thrive in standing water, and the bugs only need a tiny amount of water to breed. As little as a thimbleful of water is enough to create a setting for larvae to grow.
The St. Lucie County Health Department visited about 20 homes near Dan McCarty School on Monday. It is the area where the person lives with the confirmed case of chikungunya. They knocked on doors to provide information to residents and took blood samples when possible.
Sherry Burroughs, Director of Mosquito Control and Coastal Management Services, says the type of mosquitoes carrying chikungunya breed in your yard in tiny nooks and crannies that have standing water.
"Beach toys to actually garbage cans that maybe have a crack in the lid and haven't been utilized and they've been holding just a bit of water in the bottom. We dump those. Bird baths are the prime example," she explained.
Teams of professionals from Mosquito Control have done sweeps in the area north of Dan McCarty School.
"We surveyed roughly, just over 500 homes and we found the percentage were about 12% of them were breeding," Burroughs said.
It is an insurmountable task to tackle for mosquito experts from the county. Protection requires participation from every resident.
To help keep mosquitoes from breeding near your home, regularly empty water from potted plant trays and other containers, like dog dishes and bird baths. Empty the containers at least once every three days. Drill holes in garbage and recycling bins so standing water can't gather. Clean debris from roof gutters and empty water from tarps on equipment, like boats.
You can use a water hose to flush water gather in bromeliad plants, as they are deep enough to become breeding grounds. Make sure your swimming pool is in good condition and properly chlorinated. Burroughs says a small amount of soap or bleach mixed in with water will not kill your plants, but it can be just enough to keep mosquitoes from breeding.
You should also work to protect yourself from bites by using screens over your windows. Cover your skin with long-sleeved shirts and long pants from dawn to dusk, and use insect repellents containing DEET.
If you exhibit symptoms of chikungunya or dengue fever, contact your local health department immediately.


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