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Dr Frank has an interdisciplinary, international background, both, in Architecture and Urban Design through her first degree in Architecture from Germany and postgraduate studies in Urban and Technological and Environmental Planning at the University of Michigan (USA). She has joint the School of Geography and Planning in September 2000 and currently teaches on the professionally accredited BSc City and Regional Planning and MA Urban Design. Her areas of expertise include land use and spatial planning, sustainability and environmental issues, public participation, GIS, policy exercise/gaming and scenario planning, creativity techniques, and urban design.
In addition, Andrea is a dedicated educator and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She contributes to the quality assurance of the School's degree programmes and is recognised for her expertise in planning education and pedagogy. She is regularly invited to speak and advise on planning education and pedagogy matters. For examples she served as external advisor for the planning programme review at Heriot-Watt University (2010) and on the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) advisory team providing strategic development guidance for the planning programme at the Technical University of Vienna (Austria).
- Practical Leadership for University management certificate, Institute of Leadership and Management through Cardiff University (2009)
- Doctor in Philosophy (PhD), Urban, Technological and Environmental Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - USA, (2000)
- Master of Urban Planning, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - USA, (1994)
- Certificate in Gaming/Simulation Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - USA, (1994)
- Diplom-Ingenieur (Architecture), University of Stuttgart - Germany, (1990)
Career Profile
- Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University, (2009 - Present)
- Deputy Director for CEBE (Housing, Planning, Transport), Cardiff University (2009 - 11)
- Lecturer, Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Research Fellow, Cardiff University, (2000 - 2009)
- Research and Teaching, University of Michigan - Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems/ Spatial Data Accuracy/ Intelligent Transportation Systems Application Case Study, (1995 - 1999)
- Consultant, Haas + Partner, Stuttgart, Germany - International Standardisation of 3D Data Exchange, (1995 - 1995)
- Research Assistant, University of Michigan - Developing a Policy Exercise for the sustainable development of the Great Lakes Ecosystem, (1992 - 1995)
- Computer Aided Design in Architecture/Urban Design, RIB - Recheninstitut fürs Bauwesen, Stuttgart Germany, (1989 - 1991)
- Designer, Team 23, Güglingen Germany, (1985 - 1989)
Awards and Prizes
- 6 month Innolecture Guest Professor Award of the Stifterverband der Dt Wissenschaft (June-November 2012)
- Finalist of RTPI Teaching Excellence Prize 2012
- 8 Week DAAD Visiting Scholarship to Stuttgart Germany to develop relations and research governance structures (May – June 2011)
- HEA Learning and Development Bursary (June 2010)
- Mathilde-Planck Fellowship (Guest tutorship, Germany) 2007- present
Other Activities and Memberships
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (since 2008)
- Executive committee member of Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) 2007-2013
• Track chair for the Planning Education track (AESOP 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)
• Jury member for AESOP Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2009-13)
- Global Planning Education Association (GPEAN) Coordinating committee Chair (2009-2012) & co-chair (2012-14)
- Editorial Board Member:CEBE Transactions and Journal for Education in the Built Environment
- Advisory Board Member of SAGSAGA (Swiss Austrian German Simulation and Gaming Association)
Dr Frank is a member of the Spatial Planning and City Environments (SPACE) research group and an affiliate researcher of the Sustainable Places Research Institute.
Her current research interests revolve several themes:
- urban governance and political structures and how such structures affect urban and sustainable development of cities and city-regions
- techniques in and for public participation in planning and design and how these might be re-engineered with modern media and technology
- planning education and pedagogy including issues such as employability and entrepreneurial skills, creativity in planning, work-based and experiential learning and internationalisation of planning curricula
Recent Projects
- (ev)Valuing student-led community involvement
Scoping study which explores how community stakeholders perceive community involvement activities by students using teaching case studies from different UK institution. The project is supported by the Cardiff University Research Opportunity Scheme for undergraduate students (2013, CUROP).
- Exploring City Regions (DAAD travel grant, preliminary study, 2011-)
With Kevin Morgan. This project let to a CPLAN working paper 186: Reinventing the city: The art of Metro-governance in the Stuttgart Region.
- Planning Education Provision Globally and in Europe
This project resulted in an inventory of planning education programmes and to co-authoring Chapter 10 Planning Education, In 2009 UN Habitat Report on Global Settlement: Planning Sustainable Cities. U$ 1000.
- Internationalisation In Higher Education (9/2006-2007)
An exploration of the meaning and interpretation of and problems and barriers to internationalisation by built environment academics. Details: http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/learning/curriculum/index.php Grant to Centre for Education in the Built Environment (Sponsor: Higher Education Funding Council). Principal Investigator. £5,000.
Degree Programmes and Modules
Andrea teaches mainly on the BSc City and Regional Planning and the MA Urban Design. In particular she contributes to the following modules:
- CP0121 Places and Plans (BSc CRP, year 1) - an introductory module to land use planning and urban design on the BSc City and Regional Planning
- CP0334 Spatial Strategy Making (BSc CRP, year 4)
- CP0314 Research Project (BSc CRP final year)
- CPT851 Studio II (MA Urban Design) Public participation techniques for community involvement in planning and design on the Master of Urban Design course
- Field study visits for both UG and PGT programmes
- Supervision of Master and Undergraduate Dissertations
- Personal tutoring responsibilities for 15-20 students annually
Administrative Roles
- Chair of Board of Studies (School of Geography and Planning)
- Deputy Director of the School's Teaching and Learning
- Member of Cardiff University's quality assurance and standards committee
- Member on School IT (SITCOM) and Extenuating Circumstances Committees
Outside Cardiff, Andrea has been invited to lecture on sustainable urban design at the Universidad del Bió-Bió in Concepción (Chile) as part of a British Council Link and at the Catholic University of Portugal in Lisbon on the use of GIS in planning practice. Under the Erasmus staff exchange scheme, Andrea teaches regularly at the Hochschule für Technik (Stuttgart, Germany) where she teaches "English for Planners" and "International Planning Principles under a Mathilde-Planck Grant on the Master of Urban Planning.
Supporting the Cardiff City-Region
Dr Frank contributes regularly to the debate on governance and organisation of the city-region of Cardiff.
Valuing the Landscape in the Stuttgart Region. Invited presentation at the International conference on Rethinking the Landscape: delivering new economic, social, and environmental opportunities through our green infrastructure (www.the valleys.co.uk), Parc Thistle Hotel, Cardiff, UK. 20 September 2013.
Stuttgart-City region; its definition, benefits, status. Invited presentation to the WAG commission on city regions. Cardiff 11 January 2012.
Exhibition of Student work in Swansea
In June 2013, over 100 Swansea residents and visitors enjoyed the exhibition of MA urban design student work organised by Dr Frank and the MA Urban Design team. An award from the CU Engagement team helped defray the cost for the engagement event which was organised in collaboration with CREW, Swansea City Council and Coastal Housing. Student projects focused on regenerating Swansea High Street creatively and innovatively based on community involvement input. The Exhibition was open to the public for 2 weeks in an empty shop on the High Street.
Over the past year, Dr Frank has contributed to debates on planning education in the USA, Turkey, Ireland and Brazil speaking on:
- How should we internationalize planning education? Invited presentation at Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ, USA. 12 September 2013
- Quest for New Approaches in Planning and Planning Education – a European perspective. Heads of Schools of TUPOB Turkiye Planlama Okullari Birgligi (Association of Planning Schools of Turkey) meeting, 27 June 2013, Istanbul Turkey
- Radically Rethinking Planning Education for the 21st century? A European perspective. Roundtable discussion with Christopher Silver and David Amborski at the joint AESOP-ACSP Congress, 15-19 July 2013, Dublin, Ireland
- Europeanisation of planning education? An initial Exploration of recent developments. ANPUR Conference, 20-24 May 2013, Recife, Brazil
Based on her experience in planning education and pedagogy Dr. Frank has been awarded an Innolecture Guest Professorship by the Stifterverband der Deutschen Wissenschaft and the Carl-Zeiss Foundation for six months (1. June – 30 November 2012) at the University of Applied Science in Stuttgart, Germany where she has conducted a survey of part-time tutors and introduced new reflective teaching and learning approaches to enhance the quality of provision at her host institution.
In February 2012 Andrea was a finalist for the RTPI Excellence in Teaching and Learning for her hands-on community involvement module on the MA Urban Design.


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2016 Indian Art Market
Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Natural History Museum of Utah - Canyon
Celebrate native arts and culture at the Natural History Museum of Utah. The Indian Art Market is a juried show featuring the work of regional native artists. More than 20 selected artists will display and sell their original work ranging from jewelry, beadwork, sculpture, painting and more. Meet the artists, learn about contemporary Indian arts and tribal culture and take home something new and unique to add to your collection.
Indian Art Market at the Natural History Museum of Utah:
- Browse the work of 20+ native artists in a variety of media: painting, jewelry, sculpture, beadwork and more.
- Experience the native sounds of drummers.
- Hear live flute music.
The Indian Art Market and associated programs are free and open to the public.
Admission to the Museum galleries is separate.


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this photo shoot inspiration is based on a shoot i just did with some of my most beloved people. these three sisters. the "mah girls".
i grew up in california, moved away for 9 years and came back, married. i didn't have any of my direct family here. i instantly connected with this family. i worked as an assistant for their amazing architect father (the brains behind our remodel). they all welcomed me with open arms and became like family to me. they treat my children with the most precious kindness imaginable.
their mom is one of the greatest people i know. she has taught these girls to be forever giving, thoughtful, open, warm, smart and funny all rolled into one brilliant jewish/mormon burrito. they are leaders. they are self thinkers. they are the best friends a person could ask for. they are unique. they focus on excelling, serving, giving and outsmarting the rest of us that are all ten steps behind their insane wit all while not taking themselves too seriously.
although they are close in age they each are very individual in their style and approach.
i went to their house one night and dug through their closets and closets of clothing until we came up with this cohesive yet individual look.
if i had to categorize their styles i would do so as such: Ali = cute. erika = free spirited. julia = sophisticated.
and one more thing, together these three sisters have an enviable collection of Tory Burch ballet flats.
leopard print skimmers /leopard print brogues/ cardigan / yellow blouse / jeans
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gray cardigan here, less then $25 bucks!
yellow blouse / ballet flats / ring / pattern pants / feather necklace
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striped shirts are easy to come by everywhere right now. easiest places check the gap, jcrew and madewell. check out this striped sweatshirt version for under $40 here. or this loose short sleeve version that i have and love.
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Special Collections and Archives
Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection
Special Collections and Archives
Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection
Documenting the May 1970 Kent State Shootings
Kent State University was placed into the international spotlight on May 4, 1970, after 13 students were shot by members of the Ohio National Guard at a student demonstration. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded, including one who was permanently paralyzed from his injury. The May 4 Collection, established by the Kent State University Libraries in 1970, includes over 300 cubic feet of primary sources related to the Kent State shootings and their aftermath. The collection is open to the public and is used by researchers from around the world.
- Use the left-hand links to access list of collection contents, subject index to the collection, FAQs, and more
- Kent State Shootings: Oral History Project (full text transcription and audio is available for each oral history)
- Kent State Shootings: May 4 Digital Archive (digital photographs)
- Digital Daily Kent Stater (now includes 1960s and 1970s issues)


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Bill Hader to exit 'SNL' after 8 seasons
Published: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12:01 p.m.
NEW YORK - Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run.
His spokesman confirms that the 34-year-old comedian will depart "SNL" after this weekend's season finale.
Hader joined the NBC sketch-comedy show in 2005 and has since made his mark with a range of impersonations including Al Pacino, Vincent Price, James Carville and Stefon, the hipster "Weekend Update" correspondent.
Hader's films include "Superbad," ''Forgetting Sarah Marshall," ''Knocked Up" and "Pineapple Express."
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Around Town: 2/11
Published: Monday, February 11, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 11:15 p.m.
Chamber Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. at the Hotel Capstone, 320 Paul W. Bryant Drive. Guest, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. will discuss legislative agenda, issues facing the nation and Alabama and will open floor to questions and comments. Tickets for those wanting breakfast are $25.
Bibb County Commission: 6 p.m. in the commission chambers at the Rock Building (behind the courthouse), 157 S.W. Davidson Drive, Centreville. Call 205-926-3114.
Sutton Place Skyland Park Community meeting: 6 p.m. at TDOT Building, 1000 28th Ave. Safety concerns and the Neighborhood Spring celebration will be discussed. Residents of neighborhoods surrounding Sutton Place and Skyland Park asked to attend. Call 205-345-3761.
Valentine Dance to the Music of the Black Warrior River Band: 7 p.m. at Focus on Senior Citizens ballroom, 1920 Sixth Ave., adjacent to the new Federal Building. Bring finger foods. Special prizes. Special guest Nancy Alexander. Admission, $4.
Terrific Tuesday Concert: 1:15 p.m. in the Atrium at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Mardi Gras concert by the SSCC Jazz Ensemble with Daniel Western, director. Free. Call 205-391-2270.
Tuscaloosa City Council: 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 2201 University Blvd. Call 311 or 205-349-2010.
Student Hearings: 6 p.m. in Regions Room at Tuscaloosa City Board of Education Central Office.
"It's a Disaster" Bama Art House: 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Tickets $7/$6/$5 or $50 for discount series at bamatheatre.org. Call 205-758-5195.
Tuscaloosa County Commission: 9 a.m. in auditorium of courthouse annex, 2513 Seventh St. Call 205-349-3870.
"Ain't Misbehavin": 2 p.m. in Bean-Brown Theatre on Shelton State Community College's Martin Campus, 9500 Old Greensboro Road. Tickets, $22 for adults, $18 for seniors (60+) and $14 for students and children. Special rates available in advance for groups of 10 or more. Tickets and additional information at www.theatretusc.com or 205-391-2277.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting: 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 2201 University Blvd. Call 205-248-5110.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor was hurting in more ways than one.
His voice was barely a whisper, and Pryor's usual eye contact and confidence were not in evidence in the aftermath of a 24-20 loss to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
The Raiders got their first look at what happens when Pryor can't do what he does best, and it was not a pretty sight. He completed 11 of 26 passes for 122 yards, albeit with a few dropped passes. There were four sacks and a late lost fumble with the Raiders down by four points.
Pryor finished with 19 yards rushing on five attempts, his lowest output of the season.
Worst of all, Pryor had a killer interception that Terrell Thomas returned 65 yards to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Andre Brown. That turnover was the biggest single mistake in a game that had lots of them by both teams.
Pryor occasionally was able to pivot and evade pressure, but it was clear his movement was restricted from what he revealed was a right MCL strain that happened last week in a 49-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
"When I woke up this morning, I knew I was going to have trouble," Pryor said. "It was definitely confirmed in the game. It was confirmed in warm-up sessions."
Pryor said that as the week in practice went on, his knee got sore, but Raiders coach Dennis Allen seemed surprised.
"I think we could all watch from the sideline and tell he didn't have the same explosiveness, but it wasn't something that we noticed during the week," Allen said.
Pryor's ability to not only run the ball but drive the ball with authority in the passing game were compromised.
"I was out there trying to do my best, and it wasn't doing anything," Pryor said. "I wasn't myself. With more treatment, hopefully this thing cures up fast."
The Raiders had better hope so, unless they consider going with undrafted free agent Matt McGloin an enticing option.
With the Raiders at 3-6 and looking into the abyss of another season of double-digit losses, a lot of things are on the line.
Allen said during the week Pryor has not "regressed" in terms of his passing, even though Pryor has failed to complete more than 54 percent of his passes in any of the past four games with one touchdown pass and eight interceptions.
The company line, and there is some truth to it, is that there are a lot of factors that go into the passing game including route running, sure-handed receivers, pass blocking and timing.
But Pryor, after some early promise, isn't looking anything like an NFL-quality passer of late, and the Raiders must determine whether he's a viable option as the quarterback of the future.
If Pryor can't play or doesn't play well, and the losses pile up, the seat for both Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie gets warmer.
Raiders owner Mark Davis is on the record as wanting "progress," and heading into another offseason at 6-10 or worse with only an upgraded defense to show for it isn't what he had in mind.
Davis could pressure McKenzie to change coaches or sweep them both out. CBS.com reignited the Jon Gruden-to-the-Raiders scenario Sunday, saying the ESPN Monday night analyst was likely headed to Atlanta or Oakland should he return to coaching in 2014.
No on-the-record sources, of course, but it's one game past midseason, and the rumor mill will only gain strength if the Raiders continue to lose.
Pryor, lauded by teammates for creating a spark when he became the starter, showed little sign of it after the Giants loss in his voice inflection but is still saying the right things.
"We've just got to go back to work and stay with each other," Pryor said. "Don't listen to the outside influence. Obviously I didn't have a great game, but the defense played well. A lot of fingers could easily be pointed at me, and I understand that. We just have to move on to next week."
For more on the Raiders, visit the Inside the Oakland Raiders blog at ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders. Follow Jerry McDonald on Twitter at twitter.com/Jerrymcd.


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*Editor's Note: This opinion is in response to a Lake View titled "North Korea, not just idle threats" by Eric Reeve published in the April 1 Lake Sun.
I read with great interest Mr. Eric Reeve's piece on the North Korean nuclear threat in the April 1 edition of the Lake Sun. While their population does without adequate food, they have been for several years working to attain a nuclear weapons capability. At the same time, they have been developing a missile to deliver the weapon. Experts vary in their opinions on the range and accuracy of this missile.
I was very surprised to learn that the U.S. has entered a crash program to develop launch sites in Alaska. However, given the strong tendencies of our Congress to waste money, I guess it shouldn't surprise me all that much.
I would recommend they contact the Department of the Navy. Our Navy has 24 nuclear-powered Trident Submarines. These subs can deploy for as much as 60 days at a time and never resurface. Each one is equipped with 24 ICBM's, every one equipped with eight warheads that can be independently targeted. That means that one missile launch can take out eight different cities or military installations at the same time. The missiles have a range of 4,000 miles and an accuracy of within 800 feet of their target. There is an unknown number of them (classified) deployed at any given time and can respond to a launch order very quickly.
I would think that this would be more than enough to reduce North Korea to a smoldering mass of rubble that glows in the dark.
That might give their "Supreme Leader" pause for concern.
A side benefit would be that work in Alaska on the new launch sites could be discontinued and Congress could waste the money somewhere else. I would think this would not disappoint them too much.
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Brian T. Foltz, 37, of Mont Alto died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Chambersburg Hospital. A memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in The Good Shepherd Ministries, Hagerstown. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home Smithsburg.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - I take this opportunity to correct factual misstatements made by various opponents of Measure J in the most recent edition of the Sierra Sun.
Toni Robinson in her "My Turn" article opposing Measure J stated that the Aquatic Center would sustain a loss of $1,002,308 during its first five years of operation. What the column did not include, however, was that TDRPD receives voter-approved pool parcel revenue of approximately $152,000 per year, which must be offset against any operational losses. Thus, over the first five years, rather than sustaining the loss which she states, the Aquatic Center will actually generate a projected profit of $46,800.
The Performing Arts Center is projected to sustain an average annual operating loss during its first five years of $91,535. TDRPD, however, will work with the arts community to endow through private donations an operating fund to defray these costs. Also, TDRPD pays annual debt service on the River View Sports Park of $142,864. In 2021, that debt will be retired and the $142,864 will then be available to defray any operating losses of the Performing Arts Center. Finally, TDRPD has $2,100,000 in unallocated reserves (cash) with which it can also absorb any operating losses.
Ms. Robinson stated that, in 2011, TDRPD's financial statement shows that it lost $462,622 and suggests that TDRPD is not making enough money to pay its bills. What the column does not mention is that $130,166 of that amount was normal (but, non-recurring) developmental planning expenses related to designing and planning for the Aquatics and Performing Arts Center. These special costs were paid from the approximately $7,000,000 reserve created by the savings that TDRPD experienced during construction of the new Community Center.
The remaining $332,456 in operating loss was the result of a sharp and unforseen drop of over 5% in property tax revenue which TDRPD received in 2011. TDRPD was able to absorb that loss in revenue because it had planned for that contingency by creating the previously mentioned reserve that now totals $2,100,000. As property values increase, and as new properties are constructed (e.g., at Martis Camp, Lahontan, and Gray's Crossing), those reserves will be gradually replenished.
Ms. Robinson further argues that the construction of these facilities is misguided because they will be within the "airport influence area." What is not mentioned, however, is the Foothill Airport Land Use Commission, which regulates the compatibility of airports and local land use plans, specifically approved the planning of these new facilities at the new Community Center site. The only restriction is that TDRPD cannot have functions which will have more than 1,000 persons on the site at any given time. This will not be a problem because there is insufficient parking on site to accommodate 1,000 visitors. Currently, there are approximately 150 parking spaces and these new facilities will increase parking by another 100 spaces. While Ms. Robinson argues that locating these facilities at the new Community Center site is dangerous, the Foothill Airport Land Use Commission concluded otherwise.
Mike Akay asserted in his letter to the editor that the old Community Center, the Veteran's Hall, and the new Community Center sites are adequate for Arts performances. As fine as they are for other purposes, none of these facilities is suitable for a professional entertainment event. Acoustics, stage access, seating, and parking are only a few of the things that make them totally dysfunctional for public performances. He also states that the existing community pool can be improved. It is not cost effective to improve a 40-year-old pool that has already exceeded its useful life expectancy.
Don Scott opined that these new facilities "will not make money." However, civic buildings are virtually never constructed to make money; rather, they are built to serve a public need, even if doing so will create an operational loss. The civic agency that builds the facility seeks to minimize any losses by using other sources of funding, which is what TDRPD will do.
All of these facts have been available to any member of the public who was willing to research them by contacting TDRPD. The supporters of Measure J believe you should know the real facts, rather than speculation.
Dan Kates is a Truckee resident and Co-Chair of Truckee First "Yes" on Measure J.


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Club for Growth Cuts Spending in Idaho GOP Primary
The Club for Growth hasn't spent any money in Idaho's contested Republican primary in recent weeks, in an indication the conservative group is pulling up stakes in the closely-watched race to dump money into Nebraska's Republican primary.
The shift is the latest win for incumbent Republicans and the establishment Washington organizations working to help them get re-elected in this year's congressional elections.
In Idaho, eight-term Rep. Mike Simpson is facing a challenge from the right from Bryan Smith in the state's May 20 Republican primary.
The race had become a proxy battle between Washington establishment organizations, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and more conservative groups such as the Club for Growth.
The race had become a test of strength between the two sides, in part because it is one of only a handful of Republican primaries featuring both an incumbent GOP lawmaker and a credible conservative challenger.
The Club for Growth appears to have given up hope Mr. Simpson can be defeated. New data shows the Club for Growth hasn't spent any money on Idaho race television advertisements in the past two weeks—and hasn't reserved advertising time in the week before next Tuesday's primary election.
"We're in a constant state of assessing and reassessing our races, moving resources in and out—depends on the day or week," Club for Growth spokesman Barney Keller said. "We did move considerable resources into the Nebraska senate race in the last two weeks."
Club for Growth is instead pouring money into Nebraska's GOP primary.
In Nebraska, the group is backing university president Ben Sasse and has spent of $478,577 on ads against his two main Republican opponents. Nebraska's primary is Tuesday May 13 and Mr. Sasse represents the group's last opportunity to add to its ranks in the Senate.
The development in Idaho is a big win for the incumbent, Mr. Simpson, as well as the Washington political groups that have been supporting his campaign.
Led by the Chamber of Commerce, establishment organizations have spent more than $600,000 on advertisements supporting Mr. Simpson in the last two months, compared with just $230,000 in spending by groups opposing his re-election, according to advertising data reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The Chamber of Commerce has led the charge with nearly $400,000 in advertisements, including nearly $150,000 in the final two weeks before the primary.
Other establishment groups backing Mr. Simpson include the National Association of Realtors, the American Dental Association (Mr. Smith is one of two dentists in the House), and the Defending Main Street super PAC.
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Infant-Preschooler Mental Health Certificate
The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University offers integrated, interdisciplinary training in the highly specialized field of infant preschooler mental health. There is a critical need for professionals who can support, evaluate, intervene early, and treat the mental health needs of young children and their families in many settings, including primary health care, early care and education, foster care, and home-visiting services.
Quick Links to Helpful Information
- Download the IPMH program application - (Word)
- IPMH Certificates Overview
- IPMH Courses for academic year 2015 - (PDF)
- List of IPMH Instructors - (PDF)
- IPMH and California Endorsement
• Table and Chart linking IPMH Certificates & Endorsement - (PDF)
- FAQ's for Alliant Clinical Graduate Students - (PDF)
- Questions? Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or 916-561-3230
California has developed a comprehensive system of guidelines for the mental health training of all providers who work with infants and very young children and their families - the Infant-Family/Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement. Alliant's IPMH Certificates are based on and exceed these guidelines. The program is designed for adult learners who are working full-time; most courses meet on evenings or weekends or are online.
There are two training tracks for the Infant-Preschooler Mental Health Certificate with overlap in curriculum coursework:
- The Specialist Track is for post-graduate mental health practitioners and affiliated professionals as well as graduate students engaged in a program of study leading to a clinical practice degree. There are two certificates available – the Fundamentals of Infant Preschooler Mental Health Certificate (6 credits, 135 CE hours) and the Infant Preschooler Mental Health Specialist Certificate (12 credits, 270 CE hours).
- The Early Intervention Track is for Transdisciplinary Practitioners who are providing early intervention and are post-baccalaureate and above. The Certificate in Infant Preschooler Early Intervention is 6 credits (135 CE hours). See above IPMH Certificates Overview document for details about the specific coursework for each certificate.
Elective Coursework for Graduate Degree Students
CSPP graduate students in MFT or Clinical Psychology degree programs and other Alliant degree programs may take IPMH coursework as clinical electives, contingent on approval of their specific program.
Location of Classes
Courses are currently available in Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco, with plans for future cohorts in other locations in California and beyond. Some coursework is available through web-based instruction that can be taken from any location with Internet access.
Cost of Courses
$400 per unit. Tuition costs do not include costs of books for courses.
Continuing Education/Endorsement
All courses receive graduate credit and are approved for continuing education credit for psychologists, MFTs, LCSWs and RNs in California. Some courses also meet play therapy continuing education credit through the Association for Play Therapy.
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Horrific long-range shooting and the loss of leading scorer Dwight Powell to fouls early in the second half Sunday night doomed Stanford in a 70-62 defeat to mid-major Belmont University in a nonconference game at Maples Pavilion.
Stanford made 2 of 19 from 3-point range and shot only 31 percent overall in fumbling away the game after erasing a 14-point deficit in front of an announced crowd of 4,365. The Cardinal went on a 22-7 run to take a 49-48 lead with 7:48 left.
But undersized Belmont held on to snap Stanford's eight-game win streak dating to last season that was the longest in the country.
"There was a lot of miscommunication," said junior forward Josh Huestis, who had career highs of 14 rebounds and eight blocked shots. "Guys were running around and didn't know their assignments."
Freshman guard Christian Sanders scored 11 points and center Stefan Nastic had 11 points and nine rebounds to lead Stanford (3-1).
Sophomore guard Chasson Randle scored 10 points but made only 1 of 11 field goals. Fellow starting guard Aaron Bright hit only 1 of 10 shots.
Ian Clark had 15 points and Kerron Johnson added 14 for the Bruins (3-0), an Ohio Valley Conference school from Nashville, Tenn. Belmont has made five NCAA tournament appearances since 2006, and the Bruins counted on their experience in the final minutes.
Powell (15.7 points per and 9.7 rebounds per game) fouled out with 16:39 left after getting called twice within 12 seconds.
"We need to be a lot more focused," Nastic said. "Some of the mistakes we normally don't make. That was surprising."
Saint Mary's 85, Eastern Washington 66: Brad Waldow and Stephen Holt scored 16 points each to lead the Gaels (3-0) past the Eagles (0-3) in Moraga. Matthew Dellavedova added nine points, eight assists and six rebounds for Saint Mary's.
Ohio State 77, Washington 66: Deshaun Thomas scored 21 of his 31 points in the first half, and the No. 4 Buckeyes (3-0) held off the Huskies (2-2) in the final of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Uncasville, Conn.
Oklahoma State 76, North Carolina State 56: Le'Bryan Nash scored 23 points to spark the Cowboys (4-0) past the No. 6 Wolfpack (3-1) in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Stanford 92, UT Martin 68: Joslyn Tinkle and Chiney Ogwumike each scored 25 points to help the No. 4 Cardinal (5-0) defeat the Skyhawks (1-4) to complete a three-game sweep in the Rainbow Wahine tournament in Honolulu. Ogwumike also grabbed 10 rebounds.
Baylor 77, Hawaii 42: Makenzie Robertson scored 23 points as the No. 1 Lady Bears (4-1) routed host Hawaii (1-3) in the Rainbow Wahine tournament.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo (KKCO) Roughly a hundred yards for where President Obama spoke, protestors flashed signs and called the President's first term, "a disaster, we just need to get him out of office and get our country back together," says Homer Gregory, a protestor and Governor Romney supporter. Gregory says there hasn't been any hope or change. "He came into office promising lower unemployment, it's gone up, he promised lower debt, it's gone up, he promised to bring the country together, it's further apart I think than during the Civil War." Gregory, a U.S. Army Veteran, believes the President's words are loud, but actions are quiet. "Regardless of what he says about veterans, I don't think he supports veterans, I think he's anti-military, he's made that clear before he was President; now all of a sudden he goes to all the Veteran's organizations saying he supports them, I don't believe a word, "says Gregory. Although the crowd was excited, protestors were scared if President Obama is reelected. "If he gets elected I'm afraid for the country," says Gregory.
Protestors believe Governor Romney's business background is a valuable credential that would help him run the country. "The president hasn't run a cool-aid stand, although he gives it away freely."
Protestors say the overall theme of their message is the importance of the upcoming election. "This election is probably one of the most important elections in my lifetime, I've had the opportunity to vote for Reagan, and then-on," says Tom Bjorklund, another protestor and Governor Romney supporter. Bjorklund worries for his children, and yours. "Obama has spent more money than every President combined, and I have children; they're going to inherit the future, and it looks like from the direction Obama wants to take us they're going to inherit a whole lot of debt," explains Bjorklund. And protestors say they don't know how much more the country can take. "I'm not sure the country can survive another Obama term," he says. And protestors say they're sick of the lies. "He's an exceptional liar," adds Bjorklund.
Protestors tell us if Governor Romney is elected President, they hope the first thing he'll do is repeal what Republicans call "Obama-care."


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I need to copy some lines to a new layer. Used to be easy, but with release of 3 things seem to have changed.
Can someone please tell me how to copy a line from layer a to layer b? Should be obvious right. Its not! At least I haven't found it and I have been playing with 3 for about 6 months now.
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JetBlue redefines the "budget" airline
A corporate strategy article by Thunderbird students Amina Ahmed, Marquita Blanding, Benjamin Donner, Julia Glad and Carla Vila
Positioned as a budget airline company with a tourism focus, JetBlue is synonymous with the keywords "quality" and "customer satisfaction." JetBlue offered many firsts in the airline industry, including: satellite TV, satellite access to e-mails, vacation packages on eBay, and a "customer bill of rights" — that enables customers to be compensated for their inconveniences. Today, JetBlue has expanded its operations to include partnerships with international airlines, with a fleet of more than 400 airplanes. Despite the fierce competition of the airline industry, JetBlue continues to rise in popularity and revenues. How does JetBlue manage to continue its growth, especially while competing with rival discount airline Southwest?
Fierce Competition – Jet Blue and the airline Industry
The airline industry has changed dramatically since the early 2000s, due, in part, to the volatile global economy. Many airlines, more so in the U.S., have had to alter their competitive plans in order to keep up with the changing dynamics of the industry. In order to stay afloat, many full-service airlines looked to cost-cutting options, while airlines like Jet Blue and Southwest focused on delivering services differently than their competitors. At the time, these services were either standard or unique to the industry. Ultimately, full-service airlines found it much harder to compete with low-cost, convenient service airlines. Some of those airlines either went out of business, or completely re-engineered their business plan, or merged with other airlines to be competitive. Some of the most noteworthy mergers and acquisitions are United and Continental, US Airways and American West, American Airlines and TWA, and Southwest and AirTran.


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The Eagle Valley Library District is excited to continue the Books in Bloom author event in 2012, changing it from a series to a one-day event.
Tickets are available now for the Saturday, June 30, event with authors Erin Blakemore ("The Heroine's Bookshelf"), Jennifer Haigh ("Mrs. Kimble," "Baker Towers," "The Condition" and "Faith"), and Tatjana Soli "The Lotus Eaters").
The event will be held at The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Each author will discuss her work individually. The event will include appetizers, a cash bar, books available for purchase courtesy of The Bookworm of Edwards, and a book signing at the conclusion of the author presentations.
Tickets are $50 and can be purchased via the event website, www.booksinbloom.cvlsites.org.
For more information on Books in Bloom, call the Avon Public Library at (970) 949-6797.
The $64 entry fee for Gypsum's first Dirty Dozen adventure race is reduced to $49 for people who register before July 1.
The 5K race is July 14 and involves 12 muddy, military-style obstacles, similar to Beaver Creek's Tough Mudder race. The cost of registration includes a T-shirt, a ticket for one beer and admission to the Collin Raye concert at Lundgren Theater.
The Dirty Dozen "mud endurance games" will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and is for all ages. Children under 12 are $25.
As the race runs its course, music gets started and food and craft vendors will be on site. A beer garden is planned from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and "family mud games" will entertain everyone from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lundgren Theater Park.
Admission to the all-day entertainment is $15 for people 13 and older. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Music-wise, the local band Already Gone plays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Another local band, Derringer, plays from noon to 2:30 p.m. White Water Ramble, a Denver band, plays from 3 to 5 p.m. A talent show is from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and then Collin Raye takes the stage.
To get more information about vendors and sponsorships, contact Gypsum Special Projects Coordinator Marie Sanders at (970) 524-1740.
To register as a racer or learn more about the event, contact the Gypsum Recreation Center at (970) 777-8888 or visit the Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District's website at www.wecmrd.org.
Gypsum's popular free music and a movie series - The People's Friday - continues June 22 with a showing of "Judy Moody Bummer Summer" and music by Jayme Stone Folk Band.
The People's Friday shows include kids crafts and activities in addition to music and movies. The fun gets under way at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. For more details, visit www.townofgypsum.com.
• The Eagle Chamber of Commerce June Business after Hours Mixer is planned tonight, June 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at American National Bank. Stop by for food, libations and conversation.
• Kelsey Elwood has graduated with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science magna cum laude from Colorado College. Elwood is the daughter of Hille and James Elwood of Eagle. The college awarded 525 undergraduate degrees and five master of arts in teaching degrees at its 130th commencement ceremony, held on May 21 outdoors on Armstrong Quad. Colorado College is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts college that was founded in Colorado Springs in 1874.


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I'm looking for a running parnter in my area to do the C25k with, in the southeast texas area!!!
Well I completed W1D2 last night. It wasn't any harder than day one except I was working with a little bit of an incline on certain parts of the track. Also about the 4th interval I have to slow my jog to a walk about 40 sec in. Other than that I finished strong and hope that I can get control of my breathing. Plan on doing D3 tomorrow.... Going walking tonight though. Have to push myself I have the Avon walk for Breast Cancer Oct 24 and 25.
Good luck to everyone.
Here's the thing
I've just come in from W1D2 and sat down to view posts with my post run cup of tea (I know - I'm Irish..!)
Reading through the posts I'm wondering if everyone is just sticking to the plan or are many of you doing other exercising of some form in between?
I have to admit that I can see it's going to be tricky enough to find the time and sometimes the motivation to stick to the plan - but I am determined...should I feel guilty though if I'm not doing anything else
By the way - I was really worried that the first day's enthusiasm would fade by the second repetition - but it didn't! Roll on W1D3!
I'm just doing the plan... I have a hard enough time finding time to fit the plan in, so doing other stuff just isn't possible right now, although I'd like to get back into strength training again.
W1D3 for me tonight!
started 1st C25K on 09/28/09, completed program
re-started C25K on 10/10/11 at W4D1
I have to do some exercise every day, because of my diabetes. But I only walk, about 1.5 miles. so it's not nearly as strenuous. If I didn't have to, I would do only the C25K program.
I'm a smoker (for now), and the program alone feels like it's going to kill me.
Started C25K on 9/29/09 in Buffalo NY
Lindsay's Legacy 5k 11/14/09 - 34:10 (11:00/mi)
Turkey Trot 8k 11/26/09 - 57:24 (11:33/mi)
Reindeer Run 5k 12/5/09 - 32:10 (10:22/mi)
Shamrock Run 8k 3/06/10 - 47:32 (9:29/mi)
Bengal Run 5k 3/20/10 - 27:30 (8:52/mi)
350.org Green Run 4.35mi 10/09/10 - 41:22 (9:31/mi)
Sarkin Memorial 5k 10/16/10 - 27:02 (8:42/mi)
I did week 2 day one today.. My hips were a little sore to begin with. That is because yesterday I had a 3 set tennis league match in the morning. Plus last night I went on a 5 mile hill climbing hike with my hiking club. I ran some of the flat trail parts..wanted to get the course done before dark. So anyway I was happy to be able to get thru todays sets without too much difficulty. I am working on really doing a full jog during the runs though instead of a barely moving jog. I'd like to be able have my pace be below 14 minute miles when I do my 5 k around Thanksgiving. Because I am a hiker who goes on all day hikes frequently I started week one and two with 30 minute workouts rather than the 20. After driving to a flat running course I felt like I needed/wanted to do at least a half an hour workout. Keep with it everyone! We are all in this together!
Couch to 5 K Graduation Day November 26, 2009
Dana Hills Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day 2009 5 K.... Time 32:22 MY FIRST 5k
Jan 9 Irvine 5k Time 32:52
Feb 7 Super Bowl 10k 1:08:31 MY FIRST 10K
September 5 2010 DISNEYLAND HALF MARATHON: 2:41:00
I am walking in between the run days.
I wear a pedometer and try to achieve a minimum number of steps per day. I started with 6000 steps but have found that too easy. I am now working on 8000 steps per day and will soon lift that to 10,000. that will require a bit of effort, but at least it includes all movement not just planned exercise. I am trying to lose at least 20 kg, so need all the help I can get!
50-something fat nanna
Working on the fat but happy to be a nanna !
Well, I just finished W1D2. It was a little easier. I didn't think "I'd rather be dead than run another step" until round 6, instead of round 3 on Wednesday. On the last one, I really tried to pour it on, and ended up having to stop after 40 seconds. Next time, I won't make that mistake.
Day 3 on Sunday!
Started C25K on 9/29/09 in Buffalo NY
Lindsay's Legacy 5k 11/14/09 - 34:10 (11:00/mi)
Turkey Trot 8k 11/26/09 - 57:24 (11:33/mi)
Reindeer Run 5k 12/5/09 - 32:10 (10:22/mi)
Shamrock Run 8k 3/06/10 - 47:32 (9:29/mi)
Bengal Run 5k 3/20/10 - 27:30 (8:52/mi)
350.org Green Run 4.35mi 10/09/10 - 41:22 (9:31/mi)
Sarkin Memorial 5k 10/16/10 - 27:02 (8:42/mi)
started 1st C25K on 09/28/09, completed program
re-started C25K on 10/10/11 at W4D1
Started C25K 9/28/09
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Medical Devices Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
Medical devices are durable and disposable in nature. These devices can be used for a wide variety of conditions for surgical procedures, home health care, clinical settings or in the medical office setting. A medical device is an instrument, apparatus, implant, in vitro reagent or anything similar which can be used to diagnose, prevent or treat a disease within the body.
It can be as simple as a tongue depressor, medical thermometer or disposable gloves. It can also be as complex as a computer which can assist in medical testing, an implant like a stent or a prosthesis. Globally, the medical device market is over $209 billion.
Medical devices are classified in one of three regulatory classes, the classification is dependent on the intended use of the device and indications for use. The US accounts for approximately 38% of the global medical device market. China, Japan, Russia and Brazil have the most stringent regulatory compliance for medical devices. Research can be found within market research industry reports which will further outline economic industry trends, device regulation globally and challenges facing medical device leaders.


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Leeds United Message Board
Leeds v blackpool
Just setting off come on Leeds M.O.T report to follow £15 + £5 for son thats better get yourselves down!Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Just got in decent crowd 25k nice to be in a full Southstand attacking footy tonight not seen since Palace should of had a few more goals enjoyed the night worth the money good atmosphere no boo's a couple of spats with stewards but apart from that good night. M.O.T
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Looks like we have a new style forum which I haven't been able to access today.
A good result and from what I have read a much better performance although it sounds like we might have nearly wiped out our goal deficit with better finishing.
The lower prices are producing the goods as far as the crowd are concerned and that is something you have to thank GFH for as KB would never have done it.
We have some very tough away games coming up, but let's hope they produce some good results. As usual I am going from the depths of despair to once more having a glimmer of hope!


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Lawmaker: Focus on Threats, Not Just NSA
The chairman of the House intelligence panel said Americans shouldn't forget about the valuable intelligence collected by government bodies like the National Security Agency amid concern about the breadth of information gathering by U.S. intelligence.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R., Mich.) bemoaned the focus in recent months on the agency's tactics in gathering email, phone and other records.
"This is the whole problem: We've focused a lot on the NSA but not on what the threat is," Mr. Rogers said on CBS's "Face the Nation." He said a congressional review of intelligence practices will focus on whether the NSA is breaking the law.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.) said on the same program that revelations the U.S. government might have been spying on the cellphones of other world leaders had created a major "political liability."
She said a broad congressional review must determine how NSA officials were instructed to collect data and who signed off on the directives. "I believe the NSA is filled with good patriotic people who want to do the right thing," she said. "They follow the orders they are given."
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the NSA at one time spied on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and roughly three dozen other world leaders but stopped after an Obama administration review this summer.
It has also reported that in addition to surveillance of telecommunications lines, the NSA has built a system that can reach into the U.S. Internet backbone and cover 75% of web traffic in the country.
Sen. Rand Paul (R., Ky.) said on ABC's "This Week" that the U.S. government had lost a lot of credibility in the world because of the disclosures, and he said fears about personal privacy had helped push down President Barack Obama's approval rating. He repeatedly sidestepped questions about whether he would run for president in 2016, but he said if he ever became president, changing these programs would be a top priority.
"Young people don't care so much about taxes and regulation, but they've all got a cellphone and they're all on the Internet, and they do care about their privacy," he said. "I will correct these policies if I were ever the one to make the decision. And I think that will attract new people to the [Republican] party, not less people."
The lawmakers discussed what should happen to Edward Snowden, the former U.S. government contractor who set off the debate with leaks of sensitive information to the media. Mr. Snowden, now living in Moscow, faces criminal charges in the U.S.
Mr. Rogers and Ms. Feinstein said Mr. Snowden shouldn't be granted clemency for his actions, and top White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer said that idea hadn't been pondered.
Mr. Rogers expressed disbelief at assertions of ignorance about the extent of the spying from the White House and some European leaders. He said there will be "best actor awards coming out of the White House this year and best supporting actor awards coming out of the European Union."


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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 25: Autism Prevalence Reaches 1:110
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our 25th item, Autism Prevalence Reaches 1:110, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2009.
In 2009, two major studies using different research methodologies yielded strikingly similar and eye-opening results showing that ASD affects approximately 1% of children in the United States. Based on data collected just four years earlier, it was found that ASD affected 1 out of every 150 children in the U.S. This represents a 57% increase in ASD prevalence in a relatively short period of time. Both studies also found that ASD continues to be four times more common in boys than girls.
In the first study, published in Pediatrics, authors from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collected data through the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) on parent-reported diagnosis of ASD. Among a nationally representative sample of 78,000 children aged 3 to 17 years, the investigators found that 1 in 91, or an estimated 673,000 children in the U.S. had an ASD. While concerns lingered over the parent-reported nature of the data, this large-scale study set the stage for another major publication on ASD prevalence with similar results.
In December researchers at the CDC released new prevalence data collected by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM), a series of surveillance sites throughout the U.S. that maintain medical and service records on children with autism. By abstracting data and subjecting those records to stringent clinical evaluation, the authors found that approximately 1 in 110 children, 1 in 70 boys, met the criteria for ASD. This 1 in 110 statistic, based on data collected in 2006, represents a 57% increase from the 1 in 150 statistic which was based on data collected by the ADDM network in 2002 using identical research methods to the current study.
In a year that was jam-packed with publications on autism epidemiology, a number of other studies sought to investigate the reasons for the dramatic increase witnessed in autism prevalence. Researchers from Columbia University reported that approximately 25% of the rise in autism caseload in California between 1992 and 2005 could be directly attributed to changes in diagnostic criteria that resulted in a shift from mental retardation diagnosis to autism diagnosis. Therefore, converging evidence from this study and others around the world suggests that while changes in diagnostic practice may account for a portion of the increase, they cannot alone explain the rise in autism prevalence, and other factors, including environmental factors, likely play a role. One environmental factor that continues to be implicated in the increase in autism prevalence is parental age. Researchers from the California Department of Public Health reported in 2009 that parental age and particularly maternal age is a significant risk factor for autism, with a 10-year increase in maternal age increasing the odds of having a child with autism by 38% and mothers over the age of 40 at highest risk.
The prevalence studies of 2009 helped shed additional light on the immense nature of the autism public health crisis. With 1% of the U.S. population affected by ASD, and emerging data suggesting that 1% of the global population may be affected by ASD, never has the need for funding to support research into the causes and treatments of ASD been greater. In addition, these findings call attention to the necessity for more accessible diagnostic and intervention services for the growing population of those affected. In the CDC's ADDM report and a separate study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, it was reported that while we can now reliably diagnosis autism spectrum disorders at two years of age, children on average are still being diagnosed at close to 6 years of age. This means that there is a large gap between the time that children can effectively be diagnosed at age 2, and the time they are actually receiving a diagnosis – valuable time lost where early intervention services can dramatically improve outcomes.
Did you know?: Autism Speaks, in partnership with the CDC, developed the International Autism Epidemiology Network, a forum to facilitate collaboration and information sharing between autism experts around the globe. Launched at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in May of 2005, today the network supports over 100 participants from 30 countries and its activities have resulted in over $2.5 million in targeted international epidemiology research funding from Autism Speaks. This includes the launch of two RFAs in 2008 designed specifically to better understand global autism prevalence and risk factors – click here for more information on the funded grants.


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Spare Mag KWC M17 Spring
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- Allmost perfect clip...NOOOOOOOOOO, same problem with all the speed loaders Ive used, the infamos saying associated with speed loaders " It pops up in your face " but Its a hell of a lot sturider than regular speed loaders as in the bottom being striken with BBs, its a bit better just gotta make sure that the BBs dont hit the bottom too hard or else... don don don
- Almost PerfectThese clips are heavy duty. Their design is flawless and the feel is electrifying. Those of you complaning about the speed load, it works fine! Just bring the spring down, place your speed loader over the tip with the nozzle off, and pump them in. You can reload in three easy pumps. But wait...I said three...yeah. This clip has a very low capacity, especially because the glock this is compatible with gets you trigger happy. So...it would be the best pistol clip if it could hold more than 12 rounds.
Still incredible though.
- A word of adviceI dont own the clip or the gun but for all you people worrying about the spring spraying bbs in your face here is your solution: hold your thumb down so the spring cant come back up. Voila! Problem solved!
- Great clipThis clip is a great buy and one I recomend for anyone with the KWC Model 17 High Power Spring Pistol Black. The speed loading mechanism may pop up in your face but, thats the case with almost all speed loaders. The clip fits good and I havent had a problem with it yet. I would recomend buying two or three clips becouse most players while run out fast.
- awesomevery sturdy magazine, the only problem is the Speed-load system, it pops up sometimes during reloading...but the spare magazine does it less frequently than the standard version... so it's a good buy
- low capacitythese clips are good. theyre uber easy to load, and fun to reload with, but youd better get atleast two spare clip, you run outtta ammo verrry quickly. theyre good quality, though. theyre alittle hard to gdt in the gun at first, and the spring doesnt sometimes lock down, when theyre new, but time tells, and they work fine after you put about 200 rounds through them, good clips, overall.
- Its "O.K"..... ahh, I think the gun is way better!!! The gun kicks $#@%!
- greatgoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood stuff
reloading is so rediculously easy i love it
one is good more is great but two is the best
- A Necessity for the High Power M17.The KWC High Power M17 is a great pistol, but lacks in the amount of rounds its magazine has. This magazine is a speedload, and it only holds 12 shots. Buying extra mags is a necessity if you have pistol wars, and do not have another pistol. This magazine is the same as just about any other speedload mag, but if you have the M17, then you need at least one extra mag. Another thing, the spring locks down when you pull it down to the bottom of the magazine, and releases when the button/lever on the other side is pushed. When taking a loaded mag out of the airsoft gun, a couple of shots will fall out, so be careful if you care about that kind of stuff.
- A minor drawback...It will variably pop out in your face. This can be kind of frustarating, but it's not as bad as a Sig P226 mag. I was participating in an airsoft war, when it sprang out all over my face. Since our rules are "Any BB that hits you from and airsoft device constitutes a kill..." I technically suicided. I was the last person on my team. AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHH. But it's about 1 in 22 times it happens(at least by my count). So it's cool. Buy it.


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Knitter's Review
July 26, 2007
Sock knitters are picky about their yarns and patterns, but they're positively passionate about their favorite needles.
Cat Bordhi has her Addi Turbos, Lucy Neatby her Crystal Palace bamboo DPNs, and Stephanie Pearl-McPhee her shiny metal DPNs. We all have our favorites.
This week I add a new sock needle to the debate. It's made in Vietnam for Lantern Moon, comes in three different types of wood, and has its own colorful little carrying bag. Read more about the new Sox Stix DPNs.
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The Technical Details: April 29 Oracle Solaris 11.2 Launch
By Larry Wake -Oracle on Apr 19, 2014
You may have already heard that we're going to hold the Oracle Solaris 11.2 launch in New York City in a few days, and that there will also be a live webcast of the event.
One of the things that the webcast will feature that won't be part of the live event will be additional technical presentations where Solaris engineers will go into more detail about some of the new features that are being added. VP for Solaris core engineering Markus Flierl gives a quick rundown:
If this sounds interesting to you, you should register now. The event starts at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, with Mark Hurd and John Fowler. Markus then moves on to the more technical part of the in-person event, which will then be followed by the web-only deep-dive presentations.
During the live event, we'll have engineering folks and others on Twitter, tracking hashtag #solaris (apologies in advance to Stanislaw Lem fans).
Webcast: Announcing Oracle Solaris 11.2
Tuesday April 29, 2014
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Jeff Bassett has turned out to be the Giants fan in the right place at the right time this postseason.
Thursday night, Bassett brought a souvenir of Game 1 with him to Game 2 of the World Series: the second of Pablo Sandoval's three home runs the night before in San Francisco's 8-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
It was Bassett's second grab of the playoffs as he came up with the shot that Buster Posey hit in a Game 1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the NLDS. That one he picked up off the ground.
"This one I caught right in the glove, no dispute about it," Bassett said of the ball off Sandoval's bat.
Bassett, a 45-year-olds sergeant in the Vallejo Police Department, returned with the Sandoval home-run ball back after making contact with Sandoval's agent. In exchange for the ball, Bassett was expecting to get an autographed bat and photo of Sandoval. With any luck, the two would have their picture taken together, too.
Trading the ball back to Sandoval wasn't a difficult choice, in part because Bassett caught one hit by the third baseman in 2010. Basett brought that one Thursday night as well.
"I'm thinking that maybe he'll sign that, too," he said.
Bassett actually is part of two season-ticket plans at AT&T Park. While his lucky seat in the bleachers is in the first row of section 138, Thursday night he was sitting in the front row of a field-level section not too far from Sandoval at third base.
One Wednesday night, Bassett did connect with Jake Frazier, the fan who caught Sandoval's first home run of the Game 1 victory.
"The guy who caught the first one came over and tracked me down," he said. "We ended up taking a photo together."
In Bassett's ideal scenario, that fan would return the ball to Sandoval as well. Because his final home run landed in the unpopulated area of dead center and was in the hands of a stadium employee, that meant Sandoval might have all three back.


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While only one patent model for a protractor survives in the Smithsonian collections—from an inventor with a colorful personal history—several of the other objects also provide examples of technical innovation. For instance, some are manufactured versions of patented inventions. Others were named for the person with whom they were associated, even if that engineer or craftsman laid no claim to designing that protractor.
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Geometrical Protractor Invented by John Pool
- Description
- Even though American practitioners highly prized European craftsmanship, some Americans competed relatively early on in U.S. history with imported products by manufacturing, modifying, and marketing mathematical instruments. Between 1825 and 1828, brothers John (1796–1865) and Horace Minot (1803–1878) Pool established a firm in Easton, Mass. Using the name J. & H. M. Pool, they sold levels, compasses, and chains to surveyors, architects, and civil engineers. Within a few years, they had partnered with distributors in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
- On June 16, 1830, John patented a "geometrical protractor" in the form of the instrument depicted here. Like all U.S. patents issued before 1836, the patent was not numbered and the record was lost to fire. However, Ed Hands and Bob Vogel reported that the Pool family retained a copy of the patent which survives. Although the firm apparently was financially successful and their products were of high quality, John and H. M. parted ways in 1841 and established separate instrument businesses. The brothers and their sons maintained personal and financial connections—at least one of John's sons worked for H.M.—but both businesses closed by the 1880s.
- This quarter-circle brass protractor is graduated to quarter-degrees. The brothers devised their own form of a dividing engine to engrave the angle markings. The protractor is labeled by tens from 40° to 0° to 40° and from 50° to 90° to 50°, both in the clockwise direction. The left leg of the protractor is marked: J & H. M. POOL (/) EASTON, MASS. (/) PATENT; $8.00; 40. The protractor is mounted on a mahogany base that extends on either side as a rectangle with width 1-3/8". Unlike other Pool geometrical protractors, which have only the rectangle as backing, the wood on this instrument is cut in a wedge so that the back of the protractor is completely covered. A piece of brass is affixed to the lower edge of the wooden base.
- A brass arm is affixed to the protractor's vertex with a wing nut. The portion that slides over the protractor's numbers, as a vernier would, resembles a belt buckle. A curlique and arrow are engraved, perhaps by hand, on the inside of this part of the arm. The number 40 near the wing nut almost aligns with the number 40 on the left leg of the protractor. The extending part of the arm, which is over 14" long, is marked with a diagonal scale. The portion of the scale for measuring to 1/100 of an inch is labeled by ones from 1 to 7, 9 to 1, and 1 to 9. The remainder of the scale is marked by tens from 10 to 90. Ten units correspond to one inch.
- References: Donald and Anne Wing, "The Pool Family of Easton, Massachusetts," Rittenhouse 4 (1990): 118–126; United States Patent Office, A List of Patents Granted by the United States from April 10, 1790, to December 31, 1836 (Washington, D.C., 1872), 452; William Lincoln, "[Report from] Worcester Agricultural Society," The New England Farmer, ed. Thomas G. Fessenden, 9, no. 21 (10 December 1830): 164–165; Robert Vogel and Edmund Hands, The Pools of Easton, Massachusetts, http://home.comcast.net/~j_and_hm_pool/.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1830-1880
- maker
- Pool, John
- Pool, Horace Minot
- ID Number
- accession number
- 231764
- catalog number
- 317869
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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Skonieczki joined the staff after spending the summer of 2010 as an assistant coach for the Florence Redwolves of the Coastal Plains League. Coaching first base and the team's hitters, the Endicott, N.Y., native helped the team win the first half championship and had the squad ranked as high as third in the nation.
A standout athlete for the University at Buffalo, Skonieczki brings a significant amount of playing experience to the Coastal Bend as well. As a four-year starter in centerfield, he finished his career second all-time in hits in addition to finishing in the top 10 in doubles, games played, triples, at bats, walks, home runs, stolen bases, runs and RBI. He had a .325 career batting average, capped off with a .370 mark as a senior. He earned Mid-American Conference Player of the Week honors three times in his career.
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Hypothalamic dysfunction is a problem with part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus helps control the pituitary gland and regulates many body functions.
The hypothalamus helps control the pituitary gland, particularly in response to stress. The pituitary, in turn, controls the:
The hypothalamus also helps regulate:
The most common causes of hypothalamic dysfunction are surgery, trauma (injury), tumors, and radiation.
Other causes include:
Symptoms are usually due to the hormones that are missing. In children, there may be growth problems, either too much or too little growth. In other children, puberty occurs too early or too late.
Tumor symptoms may include headache or loss of vision.
Hypothyroidism symptoms may include feeling cold all the time, constipation, fatigue, or weight gain, among others.
Low adrenal function symptoms may include dizziness or weakness.
Kallmann's syndrome is a type of hypothalamic dysfunction that occurs in men. Symptoms include:
The doctor will perform a physical examination and ask about your symptoms.
Blood or urine tests may be ordered to determine levels of hormones such as:
Other possible tests include:
Treatment depends on the cause of the hypothalamic dysfunction:
Many causes of hypothalamic dysfunction are treatable. Most of the time, missing hormones can be replaced.
Complications of hypothalamic dysfunction depend on the cause.
Brain tumors:
Adrenal insufficiency:
Gonadal deficiency:
Growth hormone deficiency:
Call your doctor if you have:
If you believe you have an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia, get medical attention. These conditions can be life-threatening.
If you have symptoms of a hormonal deficiency, discuss replacement therapy with your health care provider.
Low MJ. Neuroendocrinology. In: Melmed S, Polonsky KS, Larsen PR, Kronenberg HM, eds. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 7.
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Top Definition
Japanese word that means "transform". Used alot by old school japanese super heroes (an example of this would be "Kamen Rider"), and recently used as a catchphrase in the new capcom game, Viewtiful Joe.
(person transforms into japanese super hero)
(person transforms into japanese super hero)
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Can you define these popular missing words?
A word used in japanese programs such as Kamen Rider, it means 'transform'. The protagonist would use this word and transform into a metal hero to defeat the enemy.
*grabs Kabuto Zectar and slides it into belt* Henshin!
by MoonGazer July 06, 2006
Japanese for "transform." A popular catch phrase used in Capcom's new game Viewtiful Joe. Used to activate V-Watch and transform into Viewtiful form (used by Captain Blue, Sylvia and Joe).
"Henshin-a-go-go, baby!"/"Henshin-a-bye-bye!"/"Henshin around!"
by Madam Luna January 01, 2004
Japanese for "transform". Capcom decided to use this word in their new game, Viewtiful Joe, but most people outside of japan don't understand what it means.
Hahaha, Henshin-a-go-go baby! Uh, What does henshin mean anyway? lol
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A word used to activate a V-watch and transform its owner into an unstoppable superhero.
"Henshin-a-go-go, baby!"
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We often talk about nachas from our children. I guess the best way to define the yiddish word nachas would be pride, but i like to also add the definition of joy because having nachas is having pride and joy. My kinderlach give me nachas by the handful. I don't know if they are extra special or i just like to take it where i can get it. I feel pride in my children at least a hundred times a day. I can be something big like a 4 yr old explaining the weeks Torah portion at the Shabbos table, or the 4 yr old that gave his sister a quick hug when he thought no one was looking. Nachas is also when i get phone calls from my son's Rabbi saying how wonderful he is doing, how he is learning so much and really thriving, such nachas.
Nachas for my Rozie has turned a whole new leaf from me. I never knew i could feel such a strong pride for a child over the tiniest things. I remember when she was a few months old and we were working so hard to get her to swat at a toy in the air. One day she took a little shaky tiny arm and hit that toy with all the strength she had. I carried so much pride from that moment i actually thought i was going to need a new wardrobe to fit all this pride.
Rozie has to be taught to do everything, from sitting to crawling to playing with toys.
It all has to be taught to her, but once she gets it she really gets it. I spend so much of my day on the floor with her, showing her the world. She started crawling about a month ago, and i had so much nachas. I don't know if it was the months of trying to get her to crawl, but when she took that first crawling step i about fell to the ground with all the nachas i had that very moment. We are still excited about it, a month later. Every once in awhile one of us will say "wow look at her go", such nachas.
Recently Rozie started to stand some holding onto things. I am thrilled with this, her doctors and PT were a little concerned and we discussed braces for her legs. Than about a week of crawling she decided to pull up.
Here is what is interesting,i have huge nachas for all my kids, but i seem to just assume and not notice as much with my other two. I can honestly say i don't remember when my boys first swatted a toy or stood holding on. I don't remember when either one pushed the button of a toy for the first time or learned to roll a ball. We let these things fly by us without notice, almost with an expectation. My Rozie has slowed me down, and i sit with wonder with everything she does. I cried when she pushes a button for the first time, or when she crawled across the room, such nachas. People often say "may you have nachas from your kinderlach" I look at them and say "Amen", and in my head i'm thinking "you don't even know".
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Harb Is Chosen as New Circuit Judge; Appointed by Gov. Scott Monday
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:57 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:57 p.m.
LAKELAND | Jalal Harb, a veteran prosecutor working for State Attorney Jerry Hill in Bartow, was appointed to the 10th Judicial Circuit bench by Gov. Rick Scott on Monday.
Harb was one of three candidates recommended to Scott by the 10th Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee. The governor then interviewed each candidate before making his decision to appoint Harb.
Harb, 56, will fill the vacancy created by the death late last year of Circuit Judge Karla Wright. He has served as an assistant state attorney in the 13th Circuit in Tampa and in the 10th Circuit in Bartow, and has more than 24 years experience as a prosecutor.
Harb was born in Nazareth, Israel, and came to the United States to study.
He is a 1984 graduate of the James Madison School of Public Affairs at Michigan State University and received his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1987.
Harb, began working for Hill in 1988, jokingly told The Ledger once that he wanted a warmer climate.
He left the 10th Judicial Circuit in 2001 to work in Hillsborough County as a homicide prosecutor, returning to the 10th Circuit in 2012.
In 2010, Harb was recognized as the state's outstanding prosecutor by the Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association.
Harb and wife, Ola, have two children and have lived in Polk County even during his work in Hillsborough County.
Nick Sudzina, the court administrator, said Harb would enter training for new judges in February and his first assignment as a circuit judge will be in the Family Court Division.
The 10th Judicial Circuit includes Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties.
Scott still has one more circuit court vacancy to fill in the 10th Judicial Circuit.
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OAKLAND -- The school district is apologizing to parents of special education students who were left on the side of the road this week when a new school bus vendor failed to pick them up, calling the situation "embarrassing and unacceptable."
Buses run by First Student didn't even show up for at least 200 students on Monday, and an unknown number got to school late, said Oakland Unified School District spokesman Troy Flint.
The number of students not picked up by Thursday was down to 11, Flint said, but some travel times for those who did get picked up were more than two hours. The school district had to hire an additional company, American Logistics, to run shuttle buses to pick up the students First Student could not handle.
In a letter to parents of 1,600 special education students who are supposed to be bused to Oakland schools each day, Flint promised the problem would be corrected by Monday.
Paulina Gonzalez, who has an autistic child in the fifth grade, said no bus came on Monday for her son. She drove him to school on Tuesday and Wednesday, and by Thursday the bus did come, but it took 2½ hours for him to arrive at school.
"Nobody told us this was going to happen," Gonzalez said. "I don't want him to go on the bus if it's going to take 2½ hours. He can't be happy sitting on the bus that long. And some parents don't have the luxury of driving their kids to school."
Flint said the district emailed a letter to parents late Tuesday evening and sent out automated phone messages telling them of the problem. The district will reimburse parents for costs related to driving their students to schools, Flint said.
The school district didn't allow enough time to work out logistics of routes, buses and drivers between the time it approved the $8 million contract for First Student in May and the first day of school on Monday, Flint said.
"The level of service we've provided to start the school year is both embarrassing and unacceptable," Flint said in a letter to parents.
First Student won't have enough drivers to do all the routes on time until late September, Flint's letter to parents stated.
"Although our partnership has gotten off to a rocky start, we still believe that First Student will represent a significant upgrade once we've resolved these issues," Flint's letter stated.
Flint said the school district canceled a contract with Durham School Services after receiving numerous complaints about rude bus drivers who were consistently late and lacked sensitivity "towards students with particular needs."
"One of the reasons we chose First Student is they have an emphasis on welcoming behavior," Flint said. "That was a concern with the previous vendor."
Part of the problem with getting First Student buses running and on time was that many of the new drivers they are trying to hire for the Oakland routes are not passing tests that screen for good manners and sensitivity toward special education students, Flint said.
"We're not trying to make excuses," Flint said. "This has definitely been a colossal crisis. We need kids to be in school every day. And we do apologize to those families."
Contact reporter Doug Oakley at 925-234-1699. Follow him at Twitter.com/douglasoakley.


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