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The Texas Tech University (TTU) Dietetic Internship (DI) is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
The Mission of the Texas Tech University Dietetic Internship is to provide diverse and innovative, supervised experiences that will prepare graduates to perform as entry-level dietitians and make a contribution to the profession, and society as a whole, by utilizing a scientific research based practice.
The Texas Tech Nutritional Sciences Program (NS) offers a Dietetic Internship Program with an optional Master of Science (MS) degree. The Dietetic Internship is a 15 month program, consisting of 1248 hours of supervised practice. Our program has a concentration in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Dietetic interns successfully completing the dietetic internship receive their DI verification statement as well as a certificate of internship completion. This allows them to proceed with taking the RD exam while simultaneously completing graduate school and working as an RD. Completion of the Optional MS Degree will add additional time for completion.
The Dietetic Internship is planned for 39 weeks with 1248 hours of supervised practice. Interns rotate 32 hours a week, Tuesday through Friday. Typically there are three-four graduate classes offered on Monday's with some evening graduate classes during the week also available for the interns to choose if they are pursuing a Master's degree along with the dietetic internship. Many new online courses are being added to add flexibility for students as they complete graduate courses. A new online degree is under development pending "THECB and SACSCOC notification and approval".
The TTU dietetic internship program currently has a 91% first time pass rate on the RD Exam over the past five years, with 94% of the past interns passing within one year of first attempt.
There are three sites in our dietetic internship.
An applicant can apply to just one specific location or to all locations. All of these sites are matched during the spring match using Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS) and D&D Digital Online Dietetic Internship Matching Service. Interns applying to the Midland/Odessa site, application must show proof on the DICAS application of somewhere to live since housing is difficult to secure in that area. Of special note: on DICAS you will apply to Texas Tech University, but not to each specific site we have. Once you go to D&D Digital you can then rank your site choices. You don't have to rank all sites that are associated with our internship. You will pick and rank sites that you feel would work the best for you; that might be just one site, two sites, or all three sites.
For interns matched with DICAS and DND digital in yearly Spring match:
West Texas encompasses a large geographic area and each of the three sites for our program are medical hubs, with patients coming to these facilities from as far away as 100-150 miles. Lubbock has patients from Texas and eastern New Mexico. Amarillo has patients from eastern New Mexico and Oklahoma. Midland/Odessa, with the oil boom in that area, is receiving patients from eastern New Mexico and especially from the south of those two cities. Summarized information about these sites and their main medical facilities are listed below. These sites are eager to provide supervised experiences for dietetic interns and have the patient census and high acuity care to accommodate the Medical Nutrition Therapy focus of our dietetic internship.
Dietetic interns to get to experience many sites and preceptors. With the Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) concentration for our program, approximately 19-20 weeks are allocated for various rotation sites that have an MNT focus, so approximately half of the internship is allocated to the concentration area. There are approximately 9-10 weeks of community rotations and 6-10 weeks of food management. Weeks vary slightly between sites but interns get good quality experiences at all sites
Covenant Medical Center
University Medical Center (UMC)
Other rotations site include: small hospitals, diabetes outpatient, cancer center, dialysis clinic, long term care, outpatient wellness, cardiac and pulmonary nutrition, bariatric nutrition, pediatrics, Agrilife Extension, United Supermarkets, Early Childhood Intervention, TTU athletic nutrition, WIC, school food service and Veterans Administration outpatient clinic.
Baptist St. Anthony (BSA) Hospital
Northwest Texas Hospital (NWTX)
Other rotations site include: small hospitals; cancer center; dialysis clinic; long term care; outpatient clinics offering services for diabetes, bariatric, cardiac nutrition as well as other MNT needs; pediatrics; Agrilife Extension, Early Childhood Intervention, Headstart; WIC; school food service and Veterans Administration Hospital and outpatient clinic.
Midland Memorial Hospital
Odessa Medical Center Health System
Other rotations site include: small hospitals; dialysis clinic; long term care; outpatient clinics offering services for diabetes, bariatric, cardiac nutrition as well as other MNT needs; WIC; American Heart Association; pediatrics; Headstart; United Supermarkets; TTU athletic nutrition; school food service and Veterans Administration Hospital and outpatient clinic.
Examples of case studies presented by dietetic interns
Shelley Fillipp, M.S., R.D., L.D.
Director, Dietetic Internship
Texas Tech University
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 41240
Lubbock , TX 79409-1240
Outcome Measures
Over a 5 year period, the pass rate for program graduates taking the registration examination for the first time will be at least 80%
Outcome Measures
Outcome Measures
*Outcomes of objectives available upon request.
1. A copy of your official GRE scores.
2. A scenario response to the following situation...
Describe a difficult problem that you have solved. State how you decided what the critical issues were, say what you did and what your solution was. What other approaches could you have taken?
3. Of special note: while housing can be secured in the Midland/Odessa area, be prepared for it to cost significantly more than in Lubbock and Amarillo due to the oil boom occurring in the area.
If you match with our internship, you will need to very quickly apply to graduate school. Within the application for grad school is a place to apply for scholarships. While some scholarships are given in Feb, there are also some given in June so applying at this time will get you an opportunity for scholarships in this time frame.
The selection committee consisting of faculty and preceptors of the internship, will use a holistic approach when reviewing the following criteria that is available on the DICAS:
Currently the Dietetic Internship Program does not grant credit for prior learning experiences.
Submit by April 24, 2015 after you have been matched with the TTU internship. You do not need to apply to the Graduate School before the match. The recommendation letters submitted in your internship application will be used by the NS faculty for consideration and admission into the Graduate School.
Steps to follow after you have matched with the TTU dietetic internship:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Box 41030, Administration Bldg, Room 328
Lubbock, TX 79409
(806) 742-2781
(You will not have to submit your recommendation letters - the internship application packet recommendation letter will be used for those)
NS Graduate program information/contact:
Dr. Debra Reed
Department of Nutrition, Hospitality and Retail Management
Texas Tech University
P.O. Box 41240
Lubbock, TX 79409
February 15, 2015
Postmark deadline for application packets to TTU and computer matching materials to D & D Digital Systems (see further instructions)
April 5, 2015
Notification Day. Date by which all applicants will be provided their personal matching results from D & D digital Systems via posting on the D & D Internet site at: www.dnddigital.com
April 7, 2015
Appointment Day. Applicants should telephone the Program Director to confirm the acceptance
or rejection of the computer match by 5pm CST. A written confirmation is required
within one week of appointment day. This can be done by e-mail or mailed directly
Shelley Fillipp, MS, RDN, LD
Dietetic Internship Director
Texas Tech University
Dept of Nutrition, Hospitality and Retail Management
PO Box 41240
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806-742-3068
Fax: 806-742-3042
The expenses listed are approximate costs. Actual costs may be more or less than these estimates. These estimated costs are based on just the cost of completing the required components of the internship, not including additional graduate classes. Living expenses are not included.
NS 5334, Advanced MNT; NS 5330, Introduction to Research, enrollment in internship practicum(NS 5601) for Fall and Summer but only counts once as grad credit, and NS 5311 for final fall internship practicum. This amount of classes will give the student 15 hours that will count toward MS degree. 40 hours are needed for a non-thesis master's degree if on the internship track.
$9,516.00 (estimated)
$19,032.00 (estimated)
Tuition for graduate non-resident students living in counties adjacent to Texas who are legal residents of Arkansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma enjoy reduced fees. Go to Graduate School for more information on expenses.
|Texts and Supplies
|Liability Insurance
|Criminal Background check
|The Academy Membership
|Lab Coat (1-2)
|ID Badge
|Texas Academy State Meeting
|Titer Immunity Testing, TB Test
|Some sites may require drug screening
|Transportation Costs
|156 days of travel to and from facilities. Must provide your own transportation
|DI Policy & Procedure Book
Health requirements:
Medical health insurance is necessary. A policy is available on campus if the student does not have prior coverage (see TTU website or following link: https://ttu.myahpcare.com/.
The Texas Tech University School of Medicine operates the Student Health Services for all students of the University. The clinic is located in the Student Wellness Center at 1003 Flint Avenue and provides a walk-in ambulatory service which supplies medical care of the scope expected of a family physician's office. Inpatient medical care is not provided by the Student Health Clinic. When hospitalization is required, one of several excellent hospitals in the community can be utilized.
A total of five days (40 practicum hours) will be allowed for illness or emergency leave. Missed competencies may require additional make up hours. Extended illness may require extension of rotation weeks beyond the announced program completion date.
Interns are expected to maintain a professional standard of dress and conform to the established dress code at all times during the rotations. Dress codes are clarified for each rotation. For the most part, business casual clothing is required along with a white staff coat at some facilities. In some rotations, enclosed shoes are required for health and safety reasons. Flat shoes are highly suggested for all rotations.
A limited city bus system operates in the Lubbock area and Amarillo area.
Transportation to the facilities is the responsibility of the intern. Due to the size of the community and the outlying locations of some of the rotations, a reliable car is necessary to complete the rotations. Students are responsible for the automobile insurance.
Interns are required to purchase malpractice insurance before the initiation of the supervised experiences. The director will provide instructions for the purchase of this insurance through a university contract.
Texas Tech participates in the Academic Common Market, a reciprocal agreement for
sharing uncommon curricula.
Ph.D./R.D. students from Kentucky may qualify for resident tuition.
Several avenues of financial assistance are available. Contact the Texas Tech financial aid office (806) 742-0000 for information on grants and loans. You may also visit their website at: http://www.financialaid.ttu.edu/ .
As enrolled students, TTU Dietetic Interns may qualify for financial aid and loan deferment. Interns are referred to http://www.financialaid.ttu.edu/ for further information on their specific eligibility and the application process.
Out of state students who receive scholarships, qualify to pay resident tuition fees. A limited number of graduate part-time assistantships are available to teach or assist faculty in research projects.
Additional departmental scholarship funds may also be available for students. Prospective interns may apply for a scholarship for the year. A scholarship application form is due to the College of Human Sciences by February 1.
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships at TTU
TTU Office of Student Financial Aid
Many options are available for housing. Information about university housing, including room rates, meal plans, and programs can be accessed at http://housing.ttu.edu/. Dormitories are closed during semester breaks.
Off campus housing is plentiful in Lubbock and Amarillo with apartments and rental houses ranging from $500 to $900, depending on size, location, and degree of furnishing. Additional information is available by writing to: Student Association, Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 42032, Lubbock, Texas 79409. A guide to apartments and rental units will be sent on request. The Red Tape Cutting Center, located in the University Center, maintains a broad listing of rental, sales and roommate possibilities.
Of Special Note: One bedroom apartments in the Midland/Odessa area are frequently costing $1000-1200 per month and availability is very limited.


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Stars graced the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards on April 13 in Los Angeles, California. Click through the slideshow to see which celebs made our best dressed list.
Everyone from Nicki Minaj to Snooki walked the relaxed, fun red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards. The awards show is known for fashion risk taking and this year's carpet was no exception. Stars turned heads in loud colors and bold statement gowns at the Nokia Theater on April 13.
Snooki stunned us in a floral Snooki by Nicole Polizzi frock. The subtle choice is quite a deviation from the wild style she is known for. Perhaps pregnancy has tamed the former party girl. The hot mamma walked the carpet with her friend and cast mate Jenni Farley.
Nicki Minaj also donned a more subtle gown than usual. The singer rocked a midnight colored Alexander McQueen gown. She accessorized the look with gold cuffs and a large gold necklace. The style switch up worked for her and earned her a spot on our best dressed list.
Bella Thorne was a vision in blue in her Versace minidress. The starlet showed off one of spring's hottest trends: Pastels. A sparkling silver pair of Jimmy Choo heels completed her look. Perfection!
Victoria Justice took our breath away in her adorable purple dress. She also played with another spring trend: The pink lip. The star balanced the bold dress and makeup with a sleek hair style. Not only is she one of our picks for best dressed, but she also wins best hair and makeup in our book.
Lupita Nyong'o kept her best dressed winning streak going. The fashion it girl modeled summer's hottest hues in a bright, multicolored dress. She gave the look an extra pop of color with her bright, blue shoes. This is the style the MTV Movie Awards is known for: Young, playful, and fun.
Jessica Alba is last, but certainly not least, on our best dressed list. The actress wore many of spring's hottest trends in a skin-baring crop top and skirt, complete with bright hues and a statement shoe. Alba donned Graziela Gems, Rona Pfeiffer, and Dana Rebecca Designs jewels. The star was our pick for best dressed of the night: We saved the best for last!

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COUGAR HEAD COACH Tony Bennett QUOTES
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"I liked our first half defensively. For the most part, when we needed to we got a stop. We took care of the ball and were solid overall."
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Getting people to like you is merely the other side of liking them.
Norman Vincent Peale (1898 - 1993)
Contributed by: Zaady
No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities – always see them, for they're always there.
Get the heat and emotion out worry, and put cold, ruthless scrutiny onto the problem, and worry loses its power. When we are worried and filled with apprehension, we become panicky and are likely to see only gloom and failure. There isn't any situation so bad that it won't become a lot better when you think rationally - and spiritually - about it. God gives you the ability to think rationally about things by filling you with peace and faith.
Source: How to Handle Tough Times by Norman Vincent Peale
It is a fact that you project what you are.
Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.
The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You are overcome by the fact because you think you are.
There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.
Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities - always see them, for they're always there.
Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds.
Think positively about yourself, keep your thoughts and actions clean, ask God who made you to keep on remaking you.
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PANAMA CITY-- Joan Holley opened the door to her dream restaurant, Tito's, downtown one year ago Tuesday.
On Monday, Holley announced to her customer base that those bills had become too much.
"Downtown is our neighborhood and we meet all our friends here. It's good food and it's good company. We are really really sad, we hate to see them leave," said Tito's customer Donna Kemp.
"I had to completely rely on my ability to bring people in here and i need more than that, so I can't afford it anymore. I'm broke," said Holley.
However, officials downtown say Tito's is the exception not the rule.
'We've had ten new businesses come downtown in the last year, and with Tito's we have lost one. That's a pretty good ratio. But we don't want to loose anybody, and that was a great restaurant. It's unfortunate it happened, but they had to make the business decision," said Dutch Sanger of the Downtown Improvement Board.
Still, Holley believes her restaurant would have had a better chance in another location.
"Well I think the marina master plan is going to be a huge catalyst to get things moving. I think a lot of people are beginning to see increases in property value and they are looking to try to move their businesses downtown," said Sanger.
"We kinda feel as though things are stalled downtown. We have seen businesses come and go in the last 2 or 3 years that we really enjoyed having down here," said Kemp.
Holley owns the building housing Tito's and says it is available for lease immediately.


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Departments/ProgramsHornstein Program in Jewish Professional Leadership
DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D.
Michigan State University, M.L.I.R.
Northeastern Illinois University, B.A.
ExpertiseManagement and governance of Jewish nonprofit organizations.
Jewish families.
ProfileMark I. Rosen, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University, where he teaches courses on the management of Jewish nonprofits and conducts research on Jewish life. He has studied such topics as Jewish families with young children, Jewish philanthropy, Jewish day schools, Birthright Israel, Jewish life on college campuses, Jewish summer camping, and intermarriage. Professor Rosen is currently working on a study of Chabad on Campus. Webpage
Courses Taught
|Organizational Behavior in Jewish Nonprofits
Rosen, Mark I. and Schwartz, Heidi. How Jews Choose: A Study of Early Childhood Decisions Among Jewish Parents in Greater Boston. Boston Combined Jewish Philanthropies: 2015.
Rosen, Mark I. Expanding the PJ Library to tweens: A summary of reactions from parents, children, and Jewish educators. West Springfield, MA: Report to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation: 2013.
Rosen, Mark I. Looking for connections: A study of Jewish families with young children in Chicago. Chicago, IL: Report to the Jewish United Fund / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago: 2013.
Rosen, Mark I. Thank You for Being Such a Pain. Changchun City, Jilin Province, China: Jilin Publishing Group, 2011.
Rosen, Mark. "Changing Diapers and Changing Parents: Lessons Learned Regarding Early Engagement." JECA Journal 2. 3 (2011): 3-6.
Rosen, Mark. New pathways: An evaluation of two pilot initiatives serving Jewish families with young children in suburban Boston. Boston, MA: Report to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston: 2011.
Rosen, M.I., Allen, M.L., Lowenstein, A., Steinberg, S., Kartseva, T., Meiseles, A., Kibrit, J. Jewish Early Engagement in New York: A Feasibility Study Prepared for the Commission on Jewish Identity and Renewal of UJA-Federation of New York. 2010.
Rosen, Mark. Mission, Meaning, and Money: How the Joint Distribution Committee Became a Fundraising Innovator. Waltham, MA: Brandeis University: Fisher Bernstein Institute for Jewish Philanthropy and Leadership, 2010.


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Illusion Confusion
The Wonderful World of Optical Deception
written by Paul Baars
Thames and Hudson | ISBN 9780500291313
Paperback – 320 pages
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This comprehensive survey of optical illusions includes an astonishing range of images from ancient times to the present. Covering illusions of depth, inversions, vibration effects, ambiguous figures, camouflage, anamorphic art, tessellations and other brain-teasing illusions, it presents examples from psychology, the popular press, the decorative arts, contemporary street art and the fine arts. M. C. Escher, Picasso, Vasarely, Magritte, Liu Bolin, Jos de Mey and other artists are generously represented. Reflecting author Paul Baars's deep engagement with the art and science of optical illusions, this book supersedes all others on the subject.


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Stargazer Cruise
The Schooner Western Union offers Stargazer Cruises on Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
See the stars as you never have before during the Schooner Western Union Maritime Museum's Stargazer Cruise. Learn how the mariners used the stars to navigate their journeys and explore the starlit sky with a veteran Astronomer as your guide. View your birth sign, discover where all the planets are located and touch an authentic meteorite. Our Stargazer sail is a heavenly voyage for people of all ages–you might even catch a glimpse of a shooting star.
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Is the Chinese State Media Out to Knock Apple Down?
Sterling Wong
Plus, China Unicom, China Telecom, and PetroChina all reported earnings last week.
China Watch: Top Business News From the World's Second Largest Economy
Two weeks ago, state-run China Central Television (CCTV) ran a corporate exposé program, called
that slammed
According to the broadcaster, Apple charges its Chinese customers a fee to replace back covers of faulty iPhones, whereas the service is offered for free elsewhere.
This segment on Apple quickly became a much-discussed topic on China's social networks with many chiming in to criticize Apple for its alleged discriminatory practices.
One critic, according to the
South China Morning Post
, was Zheng Yuanjie, a popular Chinese children's literature author, who posted this message to his nearly 5 million followers on
(NASDAQ:SINA) Twitter-like micro-blogging service Weibo:
Chinese customers choose Apple not just for its technology, but also for its thoughtfulness, justice, care, and value. I am shocked to hear Apple adopts double standards with Chinese customers and those in developed countries. After spending the same and an even greater amount of money, they receive a lower standard of service in return. I hope the missing part on Apple's logo isn't their conscience.
The tide began to turn against CCTV, however, when Hong Kong actor Peter Ho, with 5.3 million Weibo followers, posted this message at around 8:26 p.m. in China on Weibo: "Apple plays so many tricks with their customer service? I feel hurt as an Apple fan. Have you done right by [Steve] Jobs? Have you done right by boys who sell their kidneys [to buy iPhones], this is an example of big-name shops bullying customers.
To publish around 8:20 p.m.
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Sharp Chinese netizens quickly noticed the notorious final line of Ho's message, and theorized that Ho, along with Zheng and many others, could be part of a concerted CCTV public relations effort to slam Apple and that he had forgotten to delete the last line in a message that he probably copied from other sources.
At around 10 p.m., Ho deleted the above message and posted: "Now it's me in person. Someone stole my Weibo account and posted the previous Weibo. Will someone tell me what's going on? This is ridiculous!"
But Weibo users did not buy Ho's explanation. "Stop pretending," one user commented, "I guess CCTV will now ask for a refund, huh?"
"CCTV has been working really hard to try to get Apple to buy their advertising," said another, according to Offbeat China.
A leading Weibo social commentator who goes by a fake name that would be translated as "Notebook" summarized the situation with his post: "
has been a weapon to strike down competitors. It uses dirty tricks, bribes big shots from all sectors on Weibo, assigns them tasks of posting content on Weibo at around 8:20 to work with CCTV in a concentrated fire on the target CCTV presets. It makes people sick." This post was retweeted more than 20,000 times in ten hours.
Besides questioning the veracity of CCTV's criticism of Apple, many Weibo users also slammed the broadcaster for coming down so harshly on Apple while ignoring the shortcomings of domestic companies.
consumer rights show is much more disgusting than the companies it [has] exposed. At least Apple still offers post-sale customer service. How about those victims of Sanlu's toxic baby powder? Has anyone taken care of them?" said Notebook.
Check out
Offbeat China
Ministry of Tofu
for more Weibo reactions to CCTV's Apple exposé. Here is the week's other business news from China:
If you were curious about how often
(HKG:0700) and Sina censor posts on their micro-blogging platforms, former
(NASDAQ:GOOG) China head Kaifu Lee has helpfully provided
a chart
of his experience with censorship on Tencent Weibo and Sina Weibo.
According to Lee, he had the most posts deleted in recent weeks because he had been talking about the story of the almost 15,000 dead pigs found in the Huangpu River, which is a source of drinking water for Shanghai. Lee had also been discussing a Chinese parliament session about leadership succession.
In February, Lee was temporarily banned from Sina and Tencent's Weibo sites for three days after he pointed out flaws in Jike, a state-run search engine.
China's second largest wireless carrier stated that 2012 profit jumped 68%, thanks to its ability to generate revenue from 3G services. The first Chinese carrier to offer the iPhone, China Unicom earned 7.1 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in 2012, compared to 4.3 billion yuan in 2011.
Revenue for last year jumped 19% to 249 billion yuan ($40 billion). A big part of the increase came from 3G services revenue, which rose over 80% to some 60 billion yuan.
China Unicom said it gained 20% more wireless subscribers in 2012, and now has a total of 239.3 million, with about 75% of them on 3G subscriptions.
With help from the iPhone, China Telecom reported a fourth-quarter earnings beat. Net earnings actually dipped 17% to 2.36 billion yuan ($380 million) from 2.84 billion yuan a year ago, but that was higher than the consensus estimate of 2.04 billion yuan.
When it first started selling the iPhone in March 2012, China Telecom said that the Apple device would contribute to the company's long-term growth, but hurt margins in the short-term. The company's words have proved prescient, for China Telecom has reported three straight quarters of profit drops.
China Telecom will be happy with its iPhone-powered 3G subscription growth. The operator added 69 million 3G customers last year, which was a 43% jump. While it only has 15% of China's overall mobile market, China Telecom now holds a 30% share of 3G customers.
The world's biggest publicly listed oil producer by volume saw net income fall 13% to 115.3 billion yuan ($18.6 billion) in 2012. Analysts had projected profit of 119.8 billion yuan. Revenue, however, improved 9.6% to 2.2 trillion yuan.
PetroChina said its profit drop despite a revenue increase was due to high natural gas import prices and the government's domestic fuel price controls, which eroded refining margins.
As a result of its domestic weakness, the state-owned company said it will look outside the mainland for growth.
"Over the next three years, we'll expand our presence in overseas markets," said PetroChina vice president Sun Longde at a press conference this week, according to
. "Our target by the end of 2015 is to have 50% of our output come from overseas projects and by the end of 2020, 60%." Overseas production accounts for 10% now, the company said.
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Joseph's Pointe has 90 units. Floor plans include two and three bedroom apartments, each with two bathrooms. Each unit is equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, a full-size washer and dryer and high-speed Internet capability. For a fully refundable $300 pet deposit, residents are welcome to have one cat, provided that the animal is declawed and spayed/neutered. Water, sewer and trash removal is included in the rent. Residents are responsible for heat, electricity and telephone utilities.
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LinkedIn is listed as the number one social networking site for professionals. In fact, according to Bullhorn Reach, 97% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates, and 64% of recruiters only use LinkedIn for their recruiting needs. Information Technology, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, engineering, sales and administrative is among the top industries using recruiters to fill jobs on LinkedIn.
LinkedIn offers several resources to help with your job search. In order to make the best of your career hunt, make sure to take the time building your LinkedIn profile, add to your connections, and effectively use your connections.
Creating a profile on LinkedIn is simple. Once created, you'll be able to connect, network, and job search. It is significant to take your time creating your profile, because the way you're presented has everything to do with boosting your career. You might be the perfect candidate for a job opportunity, but if your LinkedIn profile isn't optimized, recruiters won't find you.
The biggest LinkedIn profile mistakes include:
- Not connecting to recruiters: Make sure that when you add your connections, recruiters in your desired industry and occupation are included as well.
- No profile picture: Make sure you post a clear, current and professional photograph of yourself as your profile picture.
- Boring, generic headline: LinkedIn is a great opportunity to present yourself creatively. Approach LinkedIn as your resume coming to life for all to see. Your headline is right at the top of the page, which is one of the first items someone sees when viewing your profile.
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- Your profile isn't public: Many people struggle with the idea of posting their information publically. If you are aggressively seeking employment however, you may want to consider publically posting your LinkedIn profile for recruiters to view. There are several privacy options.
In order to grow your network on LinkedIn, consider these three degrees of separation:
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- 3rd Degree: Those connected to your 2nd degree connections.
Keep this in mind; LinkedIn is not about quality over quantity. Make sure to add individuals that will help your professional relationships leverage into career opportunities. Employers appreciate your connections, so make sure to be connected with people that will help make you look good.
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College Hockey:UMass Adds Defenseman
AMHERST, Mass. — Defenseman Nick Kuiper has been added to the UMass-Amherst roster and is expected to play this weekend.
Kuiper (6-foot-2, 185 pounds) was in his second year of playing for the Hawkesbury Hawks in the Central Junior A Hockey League in eastern Ontario. He played 32 games and scored seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points.
He is currently enrolled in the school and is considered a freshman both academically and athletically.
"Nick is going to be a good addition to our team," said Cahoon of the 18-year-old. "He skates real well and has great hockey sense. It is going to be a big adjustment for him both physically and mentally.
"He will help to add some depth and quickness to our defense."
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The Luna Ensemble is presumably named after its keyboardist Christopher Luna. It is a seven-member electro-acoustic ensemble dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary music that translates everyday environmental sounds into music through experimental notation, extended instrumental techniques, improvisational strategy, and electronically manipulated field recordings. The other six members (listed in alphabetical order) are Rachel Condry (clarinets), Nava Dunkelman (percussion), Aaron Oppenheim (electronics), Crystal Pascucci (cello), Jacob Peck (electric guitar), Jeanie-Aprille Tang (electronics), and Jennifer Wilsey (percussion).
This weekend they will bring a program entitled Decoding Phonography to the Capp Street Concert Hall of the Community Music Center. The idea behind this performance is that any sound encountered in the environment is a musical idea in itself. This is very much in the spirit of musique concrète; but that spirit is made flesh, so to speak, by the full scope of experimental techniques that have occupied the Luna Ensemble, probably extended with a nod or two directed towards the "spectral" theories pioneered by Tristan Murail and Gérard Grisey. Several composers were commissioned to provide works for this concert; but, as of this writing, their names have not yet been released.
This concert will take place in the Capp Street Concert Hall of the Community Music Center, located in the Mission at 544 Capp Street. Following immediately on the conclusion of the 13th Annual Outsound New Music Summit, it will begin at 8 p.m. this Sunday, August 3. General admission will be $15, payable at the door, with a $10 charge for students and seniors.


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With so many promising skin care ingredients being used to day, one really stands out among the best because of its protective benefits-- resveratrol.
Chances are, it is in some of the beauty products on your nightstand right now. What exactly is this ingredient?
Resveratrol is a natural phenol found in red wine that is high in antioxidants. By adding antioxidants to your diet, you have the ability to encourage good cell health, which keeps your cells young! Foods containing phenols are cherries, grapes, plums, berries, artichokes, potatoes, and even celery and lettuce to a lesser extent. In addition to being helpful to the skin and to combat signs of aging, phenols have been shown to help improve heart health and protect the body from some forms of cancer and stroke.
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This splurge from Juice Beauty makes your skin feel like satin with just one application. This unique gel serum absorbs weightlessly into the skin, yet leaves it feeling hydrated. Resveratrol, Vitamin C, and fruit stem cells leave skin with improved skin texture and a reduction in the appearance of fine lines. I also noticed that my makeup applies more smoothly with this product. Those with combination to oily skin will find that this does not feel heavy or greasy like other serums tend to do.
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Serious update on the red traffic light violations hacker
September 4, 2012 2 Comments
The issue is way more serious than just posting about a few running-a-red-light violations [link] with names and dates.
It turns out that the same guy was also able to collect complete information of Kuwait University students (including bank accounts and home addresses), AND full information regarding legal cases and offences of people from the M.O.Justice (by generating their civil ID numbers).
This guy is rumoured to be an Egyptian working for our government, named Sameh Ahmad or something like that. On the bright side, it seems that catching this guy might be a semi-easy task (like 90% sure), only if the authorities decide to issue the relevant warrants and start investigating.
I got all this info. from the video I posted here. It's a shame really that internet security expert, Abdulla Al-Ali, is an unpaid volunteer investigating all this on his own accord and initiative. I vote for the M.O.Interior to immediately hire him as an outside expert and consultant, and allow him to beef up their systems' security.
This is some serious business here. We can't have our personal, bank, and legal details exposed in the open like this. This is precisely why Americana and Europeans refuse to provide their governments with personal and important details without proper warrants. It's because their information can be easily hacked and their privacy exposed and spread in the open. Or worse, be used in illegal activities and identity thefts.


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Despite a late winter blast of sleet and snow expected tonight, the Shenandoah National Park announced today that facilities will begin opening this month and will continue to open through the spring.
The Harry F. Byrd Visitor Center will continue to be open on weekends, weather permitting, until March 29. Then the center will be open seven days a week. The Dickey Ridge Visitor Center will open Thursday through Monday beginning April 4. Beginning May 10, the visitor center will be open seven days a week.
The Big Meadows Campground will open April 25, the Lewis Mountain Campground on April 2 and the Mathews Arm and Loft Mountain campgrounds will open May 7.
The Elkwallow, Pinnacles, South River, and Dundo Picnic Grounds are currently open. The Lewis Mountain picnic grounds will open April 2, the Dickey Ridge will open April 4 and Big Meadows Picnic Grounds will open April 25.
Delaware North Companies will begin rehabilitation of concessions-operated buildings, according to park officials. Visitors can expect upgrades and several public restrooms and rehabilitions of 48 guest rooms.
"This is the first year of many under the contract that DNC is investing in our visitor facilities and working to reduce the maintenance backlog," said Chad Tinney, park concessions specialists, in a statement.
Park officials say the restaurant and lodges will open on the following schedule: Skyland Resort will open March 27; Lewis Mountain Cabins and Lewis Mountain Campstore will open April 2; Big Meadows Wayside will open April 4; Elkwallow and Loft Mountain waysides will open April 11; Big Meadows Shower/Laundry will open April 25 and Loft Mountain Campstore and Loft Mountain Showers and Laundry will open May 7; Big Meadows Lodge will open May 14.
For more information about planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park go to http://www.nps.gov/shen or call the park at (540) 999-3500.


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Michael comes to you to assist him in being more effective in the workplace. He has recently started in a new position and finds it difficult to communicate with his manager who does not seem to have time for him.
As the coach, how would you help this client?
There are a couple of issues that need to be looked at in the coaching conversations. Is Michael's desire to be more effective based on an invalid / incorrect belief that he is not meeting the expectations of his manager? In what way has Michael contributed to the current situation? How can Michael improve his communication with his manager?
Increasing his effectiveness in the workplace: Because not all people perceive effectiveness the same way, one of the first questions you would need to ask Michael is: "What does effectiveness mean to you?" And "what does it mean to your manager?" With Michael being new to the position it is possible that he does not have a clear picture of what is expected of him.
Once Michael has a clear understanding of what is expected from him in his new role, you can work with him to create a baseline situation using different sources such as:
It will be necessary to ask Michael further scaling questions to gauge his level of commitment in increasing his effectiveness at work as he can't afford to outsource the responsibility for his own professional performance and development to his manager. Continue the process by creating a shared understanding of what has contributed to the current situation and work with Michael to address each of these areas by setting SMART goals and implementing steps to take conscious action. It could be that there are obstacles preventing him from being effective such as a skills gap, the lack of resources and support or conflicting priorities to name a few.
Remember to keep the language positive and solution focused. It is not a conversation of blame, but realistically looking at possible unintended messages Michael sent in his behaviour that could have contributed to the current situation. Encourage Michael to set clear standards by which he can measure his own performance thereby reducing the need for feedback from his manager.
The communication challenge: It is possible that Michael only perceives his manager as not having time for him and that it is not actually the case? Work with Michael to get a clear understanding of what it is that makes him say that and what the evidence is that supports the belief. As coach you would assist Michael in considering the alternatives by asking questions such as "is it possible that Paul (the manager) does not realise that you need more guidance?" Or "could there be another reason that Paul has not spent much time with you?"
Michael might not be comfortable to approach Paul and could need additional support from you as coach. Work with Michael to visualise himself and Paul engaged in a constructive conversation with a positive outcome. Ask Michael to be very specific about what he noticed in his behaviour and choice of words. Build on the positive state by engaging Michael in a role-play activity where you play the part of Paul thus allowing Michael to put his new skills to use.
Keep encouraging Michael and build on his strengths in working with him to achieve his goals.
Written by Sanet Fraser, LCI Marker and TeleClass Facilitator.
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When allergies hit, it can be easy to point the finger first at pollen, dust, and other environmental factors. While these floating particles in the air can be irritating, they're not the only reason allergies are triggered. When the body is feeling run down, fatigued, and in over-drive, it can feel weaker and more defenseless against allergens. Strengthening the body can help prevent or improve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and congestion.
Which areas of the body can you strengthen to help find relief from allergies? The adrenal glands, the immune system, the nervous system, and the circulatory system. Each of these systems is connected to each other and helps your body build a natural barrier to environmental factors. When we're feeling weak or run down, the barrier becomes weaker as well and we're more vulnerable to triggers such as pollen and dust. Let's explore how to strengthen each of the systems in the body to boost our natural defenses against allergens.
Boosting the Adrenal Glands
The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys and release a hormone called cortisol in response to stress. When we're chronically stressed and not taking breaks to rest up, our cortisol supply gets heavily used and can become low. This is an issue for the immune system! Cortisol actually helps prevent the body's immune response from getting out of hand and creating too much inflammation and allergy-type symptoms. If you're feeling chronically run down and tired, it's probably time to take a break, rest more, pay more attention to the body. It can also help to find an adrenal support formula to balance the body's stress response. Once stress is better managed, the immune system can calm down too and become less reactive.
Help the Immune System Out
A big part of the immune system actually lives in the gut. Immune tissue as well as healthy bacteria play a big role in preventing colds and allergies. Sometimes when we're busy, it's easy to ignore what we're eating and how we're treating our digestive systems. By adding energetic foods to the diet, we can avoid the digestion becoming too sluggish, stagnant, and allergy-prone. During allergy season, it helps to eat nutrient-, antioxidant-, and water-rich foods, such as berries or avocados. Pay attention to how food makes you feel afterward, and this clue will let you know which meals are contributing to allergies versus which ones are protecting you from them. And remember Vitamin C!
Pay Attention to an Overstimulated Nervous System
When we're feeling very reactive to pollen or dust in the air, those may not be the only environmental factors we're sensitive to. In social environments such as the workplace, school, or even around family or friends, the nervous system can get overstimulated, anxious, and generally sensitive depending on how we're feeling. After all, we deal with boundaries in many different ways in each environment we visit. Boundaries with other people, when they're confusing or feel stepped on, can make our nerves feel frazzled---causing stress. Even the boundaries we have with ourselves can benefit from extra support. Are you frequently too hard on yourself? These social boundaries can affect our immune system's boundaries. As we talked about earlier, increased stress makes the immune system more vulnerable to allergens. When you're feeling overwhelmed with allergies, ask yourself what other dynamics might also be overwhelming you in the environment.
Keep Everything Moving
The circulatory system helps clean and detoxify the internal environment in our bodies. When we skip out on getting regular movement and exercise, drinking water, and learning to relax, our circulatory systems get affected too. Circulation can start to feel stuck or stagnant. Often, symptoms such as bloating, constipation, cold hands and feet, and headaches also become more common with sluggish circulation. Healthy blood and lymph flow helps flush out the organ systems and keep our immune systems strong. Make sure to stay hydrated and active during allergy season.


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Kuyumcu, S; Goetze, O; Menne, D; Treier, R; Boesiger, P; Fox, M; Fried, M; Schwizer, W; Steingoetter, A (2013). Gastric secretion does not affect the reliability of the (13) C-acetate breath test: A validation of the (13) C-acetate breath test by magnetic resonance imaging. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 25(2):176-e87.
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Background (13) C-Acetate labeled meals are widely used to determine meal emptying by means of analyzing resulting (13) CO(2) exhalation dynamics. In contrast to the underlying metabolic processes, only few (13) C breath test meal emptying studies have focused on intragastric processes that may alter (13) CO(2) exhalation. This work assessed the effect of enhanced gastric secretion on the reliability of half emptying time (t50) measurements by (13) C-acetate breath test. Methods (13) CO(2) exhalation data were acquired in a double-blind, randomized, cross-over gastric emptying study in 12 healthy volunteers receiving either pentagastrin or placebo intravenously. The standard method proposed by Ghoos et al. was applied to calculate t50 (t50_Ghoos) from (13) CO(2) exhalation data, which were compared and tested for agreement to meal half emptying times (t50_MV) from concurrent recorded MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) volume data. In addition, the accumulated gastric secretion volumes during infusion as detected by MRI (AUC_SV(60) ) were correlated with the corresponding cumulative percent (13) C doses recovered (cPDR(60) ). Key Results t50_Ghoos and t50_MV showed a linear correlation with a slope of 1.1 ± 0.3 (r(2) = 0.67), however, a positive offset of 136 min for t50_Ghoos. No correlation was detected between AUC_SV(60) and cPDR(60) (r(2) = 0.11). Both, breath test and MRI, revealed a prolonged t50 under pentagastrin infusion with median differences in t50_Ghoos of 45[28-84] min (P = 0.002) and t50_MV of 39[28-52] min (P = 0.002). Conclusions & Inferences This study suggests that (13) CO(2) exhalation after ingestion of a (13) C-labeled liquid test meal is not affected by stimulated gastric secretion, but is rather reflecting the dynamics of meal or caloric emptying from the stomach.
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
I hear there's some big sporting event today that involves jewelry, guys in tight pants … and Madonna. Ha! I've always thought that football had homoerotic undertones. Clearly, everyone's about to come out of the closet en masse, as I first anticipated in October. I'm going to celebrate this happy occasion by offering a serious Valentine's Day discount on a stunning pink ring — consider it the Wendy Brandes version of a Super Bowl ring.
The rose-quartz shell was hand-carved by a German artist. I used a lot of 18K rose gold in the setting, so this size 6 ring has satisfying heft. The shell was such a challenge to set that I vowed never to do anything similar again, so you won't see this design on anyone else. And if you like diamonds … it's got those too.
As a bonus, if you buy this ring, I will make it even more super by donating $2,000 to Planned Parenthood for breast-cancer care. Even though Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its politically charged decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood after a public outcry, Komen still irritates the shit out of me. I think it's a classic example of a group that's the victim of its own success. It's not the first organization to face that problem. After all, when the search-engine company I refer to cautiously as "Poodle" was a little upstart, it's unofficial motto was "Don't be evil." Now that same company is such a monolith that … well … that I know better than to criticize it by name, because it can punish me if it chooses to.
Breast cancer used to be something that women wouldn't even talk about, out of shame. Now breast-cancer research is massively well-funded (though lung cancer — which even non-smokers get — is the #1 cancer killer of women). Even football players are recruited to the cause in October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In fact, there's so much awareness — and pinkwashing — that I was very nearly turned off the color pink for life.
I also find Komen's relentless emphasis on early detection to be too simplistic. I believe early detection will be truly helpful only when it's combined with an understanding of what variety of breast cancer one has and what the treatment should be. There is early detection for prostate cancer for men too: the PSA blood test. And, as New York Times health reporter Jane Brody recently pointed out, "The development of the PSA test and its widespread use greatly increased diagnosis of this disease, often of cases that would never have become a clinical problem." She noted, "Prostate cancer is extremely common. The disease can be found in up to 30 percent of men over age 50. Most men who develop it do not die of it; rather, they die with it, often without knowing that it was present." The best tactic is sometimes "watchful waiting," rather than surgery that can leave a man incontinent and impotent for no good reason.
There is no "watchful waiting" when it comes to breast cancer, just panic. (Notice how when there's a penis and a man's sex life involved, consequences are carefully considered. When it comes to a woman's breasts, it's "Don't be vain! Lop 'em off!") I've known a lot of women who have faced breast cancer. They include young women with the BRCA gene who have had prophylactic double mastectomies; women who have had Stage 0 or Stage 1 cancers and undergone lumpectomies/radiation or lumpectomies/radiation/chemo; and women who have died of breast cancer after a more than a decade of treatment. I am positive that some of the women I know who have been sliced, diced, poisoned, and traumatized may have had cancers that wouldn't have affected them for 50 years. But if you find something — whether early or late — and have no clue as to how it is going to behave, you can't take chances. You do the only reasonable thing: you disfigure yourself and consume poison so you can live.
Meanwhile, despite the emphasis on early detection, I've met well-educated women who have no idea that mammograms might miss cancers in dense breasts (women under 50 tend to have denser breasts). It's best to have an ultrasound along with that mammogram, if you're on the younger side. (If you live in New York City, I recommend Drs. Lichy and Kolb, who do both AND give you the results on the spot.) So my perception of Komen is that even as it directly funds or inspires a lot of good research — including the research that will make early detection more meaningful and that has already uncovered the cancer-causing BRCA gene — its grass-roots message is too focused on an imperfect form of testing that provides imperfect information upon which women are forced to make life-altering decisions. I'm not interested in contributing to that. And if I do get to make a donation to Planned Parenthood thanks to my ring, I will see if I can earmark my money for ultrasounds. If we're going to be doing early detection, let's do it the best possible way.
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A topic I am well versed with. The above paper is by my boss and I think it explains the vagaries of mammography. I hope that link works.
As a long time supporter of Planned Parenthood, and a financial contributor for decades I am pleased to see the outpouring of support, financial and moral, for PP after the ill thought out Komen decision to cut funding. I am glad to see the Komen foundation change their minds, but horrified that they even considered cutting funds due to political manipulation.
I agree that ultrasound is best together with mammograms but these battles fought so often by PP take time and money away from providing even basic services many women need from PP.
Most men will develop prostate cancer if they live long enough; generally, however, as crude as this sounds, something else will kill them first.
However, I cannot comment on women who choose radical mastectomies based on gene testing. This is a very personal issue that each woman must decide for themselves, and in the end, we should support them no matter what their decision.
No, it is obvious you weren't criticizing anyone who makes a decision on genetic or other testing. It is so true that women aren't getting the information they need, and your comments about Komen are dead on. They have lost a lot of credibility by attacking PP, and I think most women are appalled they are not considering the needs of women first.
You say it much more eloquently!
It's upsetting and horrifying that women seem to receive a lot of advice to get tested without hearing adequate information about testing. My sister, when pregnant with her first child, at age 30 and in great health had the routine "marker tests" done to determine the chance of having a baby with spina bifida or Down's Syndrome. The tests were done as barely a blip in her pre-natal care and she came up with a 50% chance of having a baby with Down's Syndrome. She had to wait a number of weeks to have another, very invasive test, to find out if her baby did have DS. She and her husband received no counselling or any explanation of the meaning of the test results, and had a very hard few weeks dealing with the issue. She and her husband decided that they would want this child, with Down's Syndrome, and that the risk of amnio outweighed the need to be absolutely sure. Their healthy baby girl, without Down's Syndrome, was born about 5 months later.
This is super informative, Wendy. Thank you!
Wendy: I can't say that gorgeous ring looks anything like a football, but ok. 🙂 And I love that you will support Planned Parenthood with profits. That whole Komen fiasco has shocked and appalled me. I do love that the whole world seems to have cottoned on and refuses to give that organization a pass. As always, you are part designer extraordinaire, part teacher and part philanthropist. Could be worse! (And my word ver is besmart.)
Wow Wendy, what an informative and enlightening post, and that ring is gorgeous!! I truly hope it gets purchased so that a contribution to Planned Parenthood can be made. Thank you so much for sharing!
There is a huge amount of medical trauma in our culture; thank you for speaking to this issue.
Excellent post, Wendy B!
Your ring is absolutely stunning too.
I've been turned off by Komen for years, and imho have been doing more harm than good for the cause for some time now. All I can say is halleluiah to this Planned Parenthood fiasco so the rest of the friggin world can finally see why I've been so annoyed with the organization. I lost my mom to breast cancer so believe me I'm on it when it comes to meaningful awareness. She was one of those who got her yearly mammograms but it wasn't enough to catch her type which was dormant and then practically ballooned overnight. Anyway at this point I'm so sick of the pink initiative and all the stupid "PINK" awareness shit. I think it's so over saturated now that people unless personally affected by it no longer realize the seriousness of it. Or maybe I'm just burnt out and bitter. I don't know but the real facts get overshadowed by pink ribbon jockstraps or whatever else they've now found to turn pink. I see pink now and run. However if I had 10,000 I'd drop it in a heartbeat for that ring (it's a nice subtle pink anyway). I really hope someone scoops it up!
I had done the Komen Race for the Cure for years because my friend (who died of BC after painful treatments for 3 years) started a team. I wanted to support her. I did not run last year because I found out that Komen has spent over 1M suing small groups that were using their trademarked "Race for the…". I am so disgusted with them. As usual, great informative post and a flawless piece of jewelry!
Great post. Reminds me that I need to make a mammogram appointment. Went for my first 10 years ago, but didn't know about the ultrasound combo. Will definitely look into that!
I've never seen this ring before. It's really interesting, and seems a bit of a departure for you. It's nice to take a chance on something different, isn't it, even if it's a chance you realize you don't want to take again?
As for breast cancer, I agree that it's a behemoth. Everyone always wants me to donate money or time to breast cancer, and though I consider it a worthy cause, I'm far more concerned with lung cancer, which killed my mother. I direct my funds and efforts to lung cancer, because it means more to me at this point.
Planned Parenthood was an invaluable resource to me when I was younger. A single visit there when I was a teenager educated me about taking precautions, which helped me guard against a lot of potential problems. I'm glad PP is there for so many reasons. I am delighted the decision was reversed, but you can bet Komen won't be getting a dime from me, now or ever.
Wendy, you should read "Who owns your DNA anyway" in February's issue of MORE magazine. Myriad Genetics owns the patent to the BRCA genes and controls the test for it. As a result the test costs over $3K instead of $300. When I was diagnosed, I was told the test was expensive and not covered by insurance. It would also take quite a bit of time to get the results. When you are trying to make a decision when you have been diagnosed that is almost unbearable.
When I heard that Komen had stopped the funding for Planned Parenthood, I decided to stop supporting Komen. I think sometimes organizations get so large and complex they forget the original purpose they for which they were created. There are improvements in treatment, but not enough in my opinion.
Your ring is exquisite. If I win the lottery, I'll be calling you!


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Six years have gone by since Ari Folman's haunting animated war film, Waltz with Bashir, and the wait for his follow-up is finally about to end. Folman began developing his animated/live-action hybrid The Congress around the same time as 'Bashir' was opening, yet it wasn't until last year's Cannes that the film debuted to audiences to great acclaim. And now with a release set for this summer courtesy of Drafthouse Films, the first U.S. trailer has been released.
Robin Wright stars as a version of herself, an aging actress seeing her career diminish for various reasons, including her own unreliability. Desperate to make some money to support her ailing son (Kodi Smit-McPhee), she sells the rights to her digital image so the studios can make movies using it as often as they like. This gives her the chance to live forever, in a sense, but we also see that it opens the door to something much bigger that she never could have predicted. It's an intriguing premise and Folman appears to have created yet another visually breathtaking and inventive piece of work.
Also starring Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti, Danny Huston, and Harvey Keitel, The Congress opens August 29th.


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The City prepares or oversees the preparation of an environmental assessment for projects that are not exempt from CEQA. This assessment may take the form of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration for projects that will either have no effect on the environment or can be conditioned to have no impact.
In cases where some form of environmental impact will occur, an Environmental Impact Report is required.


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June 18th, 2013
Get your Greek on at Gazi
Categories: Articles, Featured, Latest Articles, Melbourne, and Restaurants. Tags: Gazi Restaurant, George Calombaris, Greek food, and Melbourne.
Fine dining is out, Hellenic dirty food is in. Well, at least when it comes to Exhibition St. Gazi Restaurant has replaced The Press Club at No. 2 Exhibition St and everybody ...Read more
July 6th, 2012
Secret Dining Society Business
Categories: Eat & Drink and Melbourne. Tags: George Calombaris, Little Press, Secret dining, and underground.
Some people are secret-keepers and some can't help but blab. That's okay. Secret Dining Society likes it both ways.Exclusivity is the name of the game for starters … but ...Read more
January 31st, 2012
Pasta master
Categories: Eat & Drink and Melbourne. Tags: George Calombaris, Mama Baba, and Masterchef.
The unofficial Greek god of the kitchen, George Calombaris, has done it again. This time in a basement in South Yarra. The latest in a line of launches by the Masterchef judg ...Read more


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Tooth loss is caused by gum disease brought on by smoking, inadequate tooth brushing and flossing, lack of professional dental care, diabetes, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Other causes of tooth loss include:
- Poor diet. Foods and beverages high in sugar, carbohydrates and acid may cause irreversible tooth and gum damage.
- Dental phobia. Many people suffer from anxiety/fear of going to the dentist, and do not seek dental treatment, even if they know they have a problem or are in pain. Ignoring tooth decay or other serious dental problems can prolong and aggravate the condition and eventually lead to tooth loss.
- Finances. Some people have to postpone or forgo dental visits and treatments, including regular check-ups and cleanings, due to high dental care costs and/or lack of insurance coverage. Unfortunately, prolonging or eliminating dental care increases the chances of developing serious problems and, subsequently, greater expense for repairs.
- Medical treatments. Certain treatments, such as chemotherapy, head radiation therapy and immunosuppresive medications, weaken the immune system. These treatments may increase the risk of tooth infections and, consequently, the need for tooth extraction.
Nowadays, most people will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime. Following these 8 dental care tips can help ensure you're part of that lucky majority:
- Drink fluoridated water. And also use fluoride toothpaste.
- Take care of your teeth and gums. Thorough tooth brushing and flossing to reduce dental plaque can prevent gingivitis.
- Avoid tobacco. Tobacco use in any form increases the risk for gum disease, oral and throat cancers, and oral fungal infection (candidiasis).
- Limit alcohol. When used alone, alcohol is a risk factor for oral cancers. When used in combination with tobacco, the effects are even greater.
- Eat wisely. Avoid sugary or starchy snacks and aim for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
- Visit the dentist regularly. Checkups can detect early signs of oral health problems and lead to treatments that will prevent further damage.
- Diabetic patients should work to maintain control of their disease. An increased risk of gum disease is a complication of diabetes.
- If medications produce a dry mouth, ask your doctor if there are other drugs that can be substituted. If not, drink plenty of water, chew sugarless gum, and avoid tobacco and alcohol.


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Commodity Prices, Inflation or Adjustment
Food and fuel prices are rising again.
In California, gasoline prices are soaring. Prices have hit $4.62 a gallon, while average prices for the country as a whole are now only around ten cents a gallon below their all-time highs set in 2011. Oil prices have stopped falling after this summer's spike. Middle Eastern tensions could yet pump prices higher.
In the U.K., gas and electricity bills are rising again, putting the squeeze on hard pressed households.
After a brief pause, it looks like agricultural commodities are going to test their all-time highs Goldman Sachs is forecasting new highs for soybean and corn prices. Any weather setback and the spike could be as sharp as the one from the summer.
The result will be rising headline inflation over the coming months. And central bankers–or at least central bankers in developed countries–will shrug and ignore the moves.
This sort of headline inflation, the sort that's driven by rising commodity prices, is not inflation, they'll argue. It's a result of a supply shock–oil because of political worries, food because of the weather. Commodity price shocks tend to affect relative prices rather than overall prices. People pay more for these goods, but they have less money for other things. Inflation, that's to say real inflation, only happens when wages rise with the price of goods. And wage inflation is being kept subdued by high unemployment rates and plenty of excess capacity in developed country economies.
Instead, the tax-like effect of rising commodity prices, the cost to domestic demand, will, central bankers will argue, need to be offset by more monetary stimulus.
Eventually, the result will be that commodity producers will see their currencies appreciate to the point where their non-commodity industries are made so uncompetitive, they'll wither and die. This is the so-called Dutch Disease. Replacing their domestic manufacturers will be industry of importer countries as their cheaper work forces make stuff to sell to commodity producers in exchange for those commodities.
The relative price adjustment will then stabilize.
As long as this mechanism works, that'll be fine. But the adjustment process is seldom smooth. And people in developing countries who spend a big slice of their incomes on food and energy are unlikely to be as forgiving as the west's rich.


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Coinciding with Ngembak Geni, Tuesday (Apr 1), Regent of Badung AA Gde Agung attended the restoration of sanctified effigies in the Pucak Manik Temple, Petang customary village, Petang subdistrict. Regent Gde Agung with Ida Pedanda Gede Kemenuh and Mangku Gede of the Pucak Mangu Temple renovated the effigies of Ratu Gede and Ratu Niang Dalam Lingsir. The restoration ceremony was also attended by the Chairman of the Badung House I Nyoman Giri Prasta, Petang subdistrict head, Petang Police Chief, Petang headman and supporting pilgrims of the Pucak Manik Petang Temple.
According to Chief of Petang customary village, I Wayan Sania Winaya, accompanied by ritual committee I Gusti Ngurah Gede Sumartika the renovation ceremony of the sanctified effigies posed a series of early improvement (ngodak) of the sanctified effigies (Barong and Rangda). The repair had been agreed by supporting pilgrims of the temple. Regarding the cost of repairs, it was estimated to cost IDR 200 million sourced from donation of supporting pilgrims of the temple worth IDR 500,000 per family.
In addition, it was also obtained a fund from the temple treasury at IDR 30 million, support from the Petang headman worth IDR 100 million, grants of Badung government at IDR 50 million as well as volunteer donation from Petang customary village. Renovation of the effigies was estimated to take place for a month and on the piodalan of the Pucak Manik Temple falling on Buda (Wednesday) Umanis Julungwangi would be resumed with the mejaba jero ritual.
At that time, the Regent Gde Agung did worship with local pilgrims. Besides, he also handed over donation worth IDR 30 million and the Chairman of Badung House donated IDR 20 million. (BTN/055)
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Seminar Series
Computer Science Seminar Series - Spring 2007
Heng Huang
Marker Gene Selection and Gene Regulatory Elements Identification in Microarray Data Analysis
University of Texas at Arlington
Li Shen Parametric Surface Modeling and Morphometric Pattern Analysis UMassD DION 101
Graduate Students - Research Projects
Graduate Students - Research Projects
Graduate Students - Research Projects UMassD DION 101
Graduate Students - Research Projects UMassD DION 101
Graduate Students - Research Projects UMassD DION 101
Title: Marker Gene Selection and Gene Regulatory Elements Identification in Microarray Data Analysis
Microarray gene expression techniques have recently made it possible to offer phenotype classification of many diseases. One problem in this analysis is that each sample is represented by quite a large number of genes, and many of them are insignificant or redundant to clarify the disease problem. The previous work has shown that selecting informative genes from microarray data can improve the accuracy of classification. We proposed to use a heuristic K-means+ based clustering method to group similar genes and select informative genes from them to avoid redundancy and extract biological information from them. Empirical results on both public data sets and on data sets in the MAGIC database (Dartmouth Medical School) have shown that our methods can successfully select good candidate marker genes that lead to better classification accuracy than other methods. Meanwhile we also presented a new test environment in which synthetic data is perturbed to simulate possible variations in gene expression values. The goal is for the generated data to have appropriate properties that match natural data, and that are appropriate for use in testing the sensitivity of feature selection algorithms and validating the robustness of selected marker genes.
On the other research work, we study the organization of protein binding sites (cis-regulatory elements) in sets of co-regulated genes. The identification of potential cis-regulatory elements in the upstream regions of genes is key to understanding the mechanisms that regulate gene expression. We presented the efficient algorithms -- beam-search enumerative algorithm for motif finding, which aimed at the discovery of cis-regulatory elements in the DNA sequences upstream of a related group of genes. This algorithm dramatically limits the search space of expanded sequences, converting the problem from one that is exponential in the length of motifs sought to one that is linear. Unlike sampling algorithms, our algorithms converge and are capable of finding statistically overrepresented motifs with a low failure rate.
Speaker Bio
Heng Huang received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Dartmouth College in 2006, and his M.S. and B.S. from Electronics and Information School at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He was working on bioinformatics and system biology as a postdoctoral researcher in the Center of Biological and Biomedical Computing at Biological Department, Dartmouth Medical School. His contribution has been in the areas of computer vision, biomedical image computing, bioinformatics, and scientific visualization. He is director of the BIOVIZION Lab (Biomedical Computing and Scientific Visualization Laboratory) in Computer Science and Engineering Department at University of Texas at Arlington.
Date TBD
Title: Genetic Networks: from analysis and complexity to biotechnology
The concept of a ``genetic network'' refers to the complex network of interactions between genes and gene products in a cell. These regulatory networks have thus the task of controlling all aspects of life. Recently synthetic genetic networks were constructed and this initialized a. call to understand their computational power. With A. Ben Hur (2004) we considered a model of analog gene networks and proved that they are equivalent computationally to Turing machines. Unlike the neural networks case, these are robust with respect to system's perturbation. While the GN equations are in general chaotic, we proposed a particular design principle that makes them non-chaotic and easy to fabricate. This work was described in PHYSICS NEWS UPDATE : January 2004.
With F. Roth (PhD thesis 2006) and R. Douglas (2007), we took a different approach to study the genetic network. We designed an artificial stem cell and let if develop in a physical like environment. We demonstrated how the stem cell developed into an artificial organism with sensors and motor cells, axons, and clear behavior. We also showed how different environment and different feedbacks during development may lead to crucial differences in the structure and the emerging behavior.
* *The interaction between gene activation and cellular activity is a critical aspect of emergent behavior. As a step towards unfolding this relation we focus on the circadian system. With T. Leise we raised the question of what causes jet-lag to occur, and how biological findings of "chaos" among the different tissues during jetlag and after unnatural shift work can be explained. We proposed an analytical model based on multistage nonlinear dynamics. The modeling predicts that jet lag tends to be most severe following an eastward change of 5-8 time zones due to prolonged desynchrony of the system. This desynchrony is partly due to differing reentrainment rates among components, but a much greater source of desynchrony is the antidromic reentrainment of some but not all components, triggered by the overshoot of the master pacemaker's phase in response to these advances. Based on the multistage system dynamics, we design a simple protocol that results in a more orderly transition that avoids antidromic reentrainment in all components, thereby reducing the reentrainment time from nearly two weeks to just a few days for the most difficult shifts. We compare the predicted behavior of damped versus robust oscillatory components in the system, as well as the effect of weak versus strong coupling from the master pacemaker to the peripheral components. (2006). The work was described in much media including Yahoo news, Forbes, Globes, NP Radio and more.
Computer Science Seminar Series - Fall 2006
Time: 3PM - 4PM
Gary Livingston
Machine Learning Applications in Bioinformatics:
Inferring Subpopulation Differences in Variable Interactions
UMass, Lowell
Michael Geiger Embedded Systems Design: A Computer Architect's Perspective
Azer Bestavros Typed Representation and Analysis of Network Flows for Scalable and Practical Interoperability Checks Boston University DION 101
Graduate Students - Research Projects
Graduate Students - Research Projects
Title: Machine Learning Applications in Bioinformatics: Inferring Subpopulation Differences in Variable Interactions
Bayesian network learning and other methods have been adapted to infer interactions among variables, for example, inferring gene interactions from gene expression microarray data. However, these methods do not infer differences in variable interactions between subpopulations (e.g., gene A's expression is positively correlated with gene B's expression in normal liver tissue, but gene A's expression is negatively correlated with gene B's expression in cancerous liver tissue). This talk will present (1) a Bayesian network-based method for inferring interactions among variables that differ between subpopulations, (2) results from evaluating the method using artificially generated data and yeast gene expression microarray data, and (3) results from applying the method to breast cancer promoter data from which new significant hypotheses about differences in gene interactions between two subtypes of breast cancer, ERBB2+ (poor prognosis) and Normal-like (good prognosis) have been made.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Livingston is an Assistant Professor in the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Computer Science. His research interests are in using domain knowledge to aid Bayesian network structure learning and in scientific applications of machine learning. Most recently, Dr. Livingston is focusing his research into using additional sources of biological information, such as protein-protein interactions and genomic information, to aid the inference of genetic pathways from leukemia, lymphoma, and chlorella virus gene expression microarray data.
Title: Embedded Systems Design: A Computer Architect's Perspective
Computer architects have effectively exhausted the design space
of general-purpose processors. The search for new research has led many
architects to explore embedded designs, which must deliver high
performance within a restrictive energy budget. These constraints force
designers to consider novel approaches to system design, particularly from
an architectural perspective. This talk will demonstrate the need for
further exploration of embedded architectures. To illustrate the impact of
embedded design principles, the lecture will focus primarily on prior
research involving data cache architectures, but it will also discuss
potential avenues of computer architecture research in the embedded
Speaker Bio
Dr. Geiger is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Computer
Engineering and Computer & Information Science Departments at UMass
Dartmouth. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan, his general
research interests include computer architecture and embedded system
design. His publications thus far have focused on the design of cache
architectures to improve energy consumption.
Title: Typed Representation and Analysis of Network Flows for Scalable and Practical Interoperability Checks
The heterogeneity and open nature of networked systems make analysis of compositions of components quite challenging, consequently making the design and implementation of robust network services largely inaccessible to average network architects and network application programmers. In this talk I will overview a novel type system and associated type spaces, which constitute accessible representations of the results and conclusions that are derivable using complex compositional theories. These representations allow a networking system architect or programmer to be exposed only to the inputs and output of compositional analysis without having to be familiar with the ins and outs of its internals. Toward this end, I will present the TRAFFIC (Typed Representation and Analysis of network Flows For Interoperability Checks) framework, a simple flow-composition and typing language with corresponding type system. Next, I will discuss and demonstrate the expressive power of a type space for TRAFFIC derived from the network calculus, which allows us to reason about and infer such properties as data arrival, transit, and loss rates in large composite network applications. The TRAFFIC compositional analysis framework will be put in action using a prototype implementation of a type checking and inference engine, which is available for demonstration purposes using a web interface.
This work was pursued in collaboration with Adam Bradley, Yarom Gabay, Assaf Kfoury, Likai Liu, and Ibrahim Matta.
Speaker Bio
Azer Bestavros obtained his SM in 1988 and his PhD in 1992, both in Computer Science from Harvard University. He is currently Professor and Chairman of Computer Science at Boston University. His research interests are in the general areas of networking and real-time systems. Some of his seminal works include his generalization of classical rate-monotonic analysis to accommodate probabilistic guarantees, his pioneering of the push model for Internet content distribution adopted years later by CDNs, and his characterization of Web traffic self-similarity and reference locality. With over 2,000 citations to his publications, CiteSeer ranks him in the top 250 of its 10,000 most-cited CS authors at all times. His research has been funded by government and industry grants totaling over $15M. He received distinguished service awards from both the ACM and the IEEE, and is a distinguished speaker of the IEEE.
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Seminar Schedule for Spring 2006
Emad Aboelela
Wireless Sensor Networks Application to Railway Safety UMassD
Elizabeth Winiarz
UMD Library - Operator's manual for a hybrid collection.
Boleslaw Mikolajczak
Formal Methods in Software Engineering UMassD DION 101
Mina Guirguis
Exploiting the Transients of Adaptation for RoQ Attacks on Internet
Boston University
Guanling Chen
UMass, Lowell
Binsan Khadka - On relationships between UML and Colored Petri nets
Aashay Joshi - On semantics of Message Sequence Charts and Interaction
Jason Williams - Affective Computing and Reinforcement Learning
Rinkeshkumar J. Patel -A Trustworthy Agent-Based Online Auction System
Harish Reddy Nagelly - Monitoring Wireless Sensors Readings
Through Graphical User Interface
Chang, Yao-Yun - "Measurement of Internet Bandwidth Bottlenecks".
Darshana Sakpal - Microarray Data Analysis Clustering and Classification
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