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OverviewProteus provides a comprehensive and powerful environment for performing full-chip proximity correction, building models for correction, and analyzing proximity effects on corrected and uncorrected IC layout patterns. Proteus mask synthesis products (Figure 1) are the tools of choice for leading edge IDMs and foundries and have been production-proven for over a decade.
Proteus Pipeline Technology provides a fully concurrent tapeout flow for maximum CPU utilization and is a major departure from serial manufacturing flows, in which a complete post-optical proximity correction (OPC) database must be available before the latter applications can be initiated. Using a dual-domain simulation engine which combines the strength of field-based simulation and flash-based simulation, Proteus delivers the most accurate OPC results and fastest turnaround time for both dense and sparse designs. Proteus' programmability and modularized applications provide optimal flexibility while ensuring protection of valuable customer IP.
Figure 1: Proteus: Full-chip mask synthesis suite
Production-proven Performance and Superior Quality of ResultsDual-domain simulation allows for the flexibility to choose from two powerful simulation algorithms in one platform; field-based simulation and flash-based simulation. It also enables the fastest simulation for any process node and pattern density.
The field-based engine simulates in the frequency domain and computes the entire field at once. Since the simulation is done everywhere, it is ideal for applications requiring dense simulations. Flash-based simulation simulates in the geometry domain and is ideal for sparse simulation. The two types of simulation shown in Figure 2 provide users with the flexibility to choose the best simulation methodology for their specific technology and flows.
Minimal effort is required to convert a model and recipe from flash-based format to field-based format; a few clicks in the easy-to-use graphical user interface perform the conversion. No new calibration or silicon verification is required. Users can maximize their return on investment by choosing the fastest simulation algorithm for a given process node and pattern density, while reusing learning between technology nodes.
Figure 2: Dual-domain simulation. Flexibility to choose from two powerful simulation algorithms in one platform; field-based simulation and flash-based simulation
Fully Pipelined Tapeout Flow to Highly Utilize Expensive Hardware ResourcesThe industry-unique Proteus Pipeline Technology (Figure 3) utilizes a novel concurrent data-processing mode by which computational resources are uniformly engaged and the effects of I/O latencies are masked by synchronal processing. Data and computational tasks are distributed over cluster resources so that applications such as resolution enhancement techniques (RET), OPC, mask rule checking (MRC), lithography rule checking (LRC), mask data preparation (MDP), and user-customized geometry operations are executed concurrently. Customers benefit by reduced total mask tape-out turnaround time (TAT) and improved hardware utilization, compared to conventional flows that require each sequential stage in the mask tapeout flow to generate a complete database before handing it off to the next stage. Without the need to hold complete databases at any point, cluster memory footprint is drastically reduced.
Figure 3: Proteus Pipeline Technology: Fully pipelined tapeout flow maximizes CPU utilization, reduces memory footprint and significantly reduces TAT
Highly scalable distributed processing and efficient hierarchy delivers specified target TAT via parallel processingProteus products are designed to run on multiple CPUs for fast TAT. A large design database can be dissected, distributed and processed simultaneously using multiple CPUs for shortened cycle time. Users have the flexibility to choose the desired number of CPUs to meet their target TAT. In addition, Proteus is a pioneer in enabling fast TAT through highly efficient hierarchical processing. Proteus achieves the specified TAT by effectively minimizing the correction redundancy and curtailing correction data expansion. Designs with memory or many repetitive blocks benefit significantly from the Proteus hierarchy processing.
Fast model regression through highly distributed parallel architectureAt advanced process nodes, a large number of optical and resist parameters must be tuned correctly to achieve an accurate model. ProGen supports multi-CPU parallel processing for fast, accurate model creation. ProGen offers near linear scalability and over 37X regression time reduction. As a result, significant savings in model regression time are realized (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Scalability of ProGen distributed regression
Most Accurate, Easy to Use, Flexible Modeling Environment
Reliable and predictable models through physics-based modelingProGen compact models are anchored on the first principles of physics, providing the best foundation for highly accurate and predictable models. In addition, ProGen provides a seamless interface to Sentaurus Lithography, the industry standard for rigorous lithography simulation.
Model calibration and recipe tuning automationThe ProGen Model Calibrator (PMC) module within Proteus WorkBench is the most highly automated model calibration utility on the market (Figure 5). PMC steps the user through a series of prompts for information about their lithography process and measurements of silicon structures. It uses this information and incorporates modeling best practices and expertise embedded in the tool to provide accurate models for use in OPC, LRC, and RETs.
Figure 5: Proteus WorkBench's PCM module for automated model calibration
Highly accurate models through staged modelingBased on field-based simulation, staged modeling describes optics, resist, etch, and mask phenomena one at a time. This enables accurate description of each process step.
Highly predictive process window modelingProcess Window (PW) modeling facilitates hot spot detection during verification and correction across the process window. Proteus uses a parameterized approach to generate models across the process window. Models at non-nominal conditions are built by extrapolation of the focus and dose shift from the nominal condition, without involving the laborious steps in building each model in a repetitive manner (Figure 6).
Figure 6: ProGen parameterized process window modeling
Production-proven, Comprehensive Suite of RET ApplicationsAt advanced process nodes, the usable process window becomes extremely small. RETs such as Model-Based Assist Features (MBAF) and Double-Patterning Techniques (DPT) become necessary to enhance the pattern fidelity and enlarge the process windows. Proteus provides a production-proven and comprehensive suite of RET applications to address these advanced technology needs.
Model and Rule-based Proteus AFProteus MBAF uses an inverse-mask technology (IMT) to place assist features for both contact and line/space layers (Figure 7). The assist feature placement is optimized for multi-pitch and complex geometry situations. Proteus MBAF incorporates a printability check to ensure that no assist features will be printed on silicon using a model-based approach during OPC. Proteus rule-based AF can leverage modeling technology to populate a rule table via an easy-to-use GUI, enabling optimized rule table generation with a simplified rule generation flow. This leverages the Proteus Pipeline Technology for concurrent processing of the mask synthesis flow.
Figure 7: Proteus MBAF IMT placements on contacts
Production-proven Proteus DPTProteus DPT offers unmatched design compliance checking and cost-based solver, reducing design-rule violations. Proteus DPT ensures decomposition symmetry through mask-rule constraints (MRC), as shown in Figure 8, resulting in uniform mask density and hierarchy retention in all design types, which minimizes runtime. Color seeding is offered to enable more design and route-level control as additional means to retain hierarchy and to minimize runtime. Proteus DPT operates in the Proteus Pipeline to facilitate the most cost-efficient decomposition techniques on the market.
Figure 8: MRC turned on in Proteus DPT enforces symmetry
Proteus LRC Next-generation Lithography VerificationProteus LRC provides a comprehensive set of process window aware check functions to identify traditional process failures before committing a design to manufacture. For the unique challenges associated with double patterning processes, there are DPT-specific functions to reduce deployment time and consolidate results for efficient review. The highest level of accuracy is achieved with industry-proven OPC models and embedded access to rigorous first-principle models from Sentaurus Lithography for thorough analysis of resist profile and topography affects (Figure 9). Built on the Proteus engine, Proteus LRC is fully integrated into the Proteus Pipeline Technology for near-linear scalability to support the large data volume and dense transistor designs of the most demanding leading-edge full-chip applications. Proteus LRC is completely enabled for EUV deployment with the lowest cost of ownership on standard x86 hardware.
Figure 9: Proteus Error Analysis Module in IC WorkBench
Sentaurus Lithography Rigorous Simulation Interfaces Within Proteus Manufacturing ToolsSentaurus Lithography is the reference simulator for all lithographic process solutions, and with the push towards 20nm and beyond, there is demand to have rigorous simulation reference flows within the manufacturing environment. Sentaurus Lithography resist calibration is now fully integrated into Proteus WorkBench and IC WorkBench products of which they share a common datasheet, enabling supplementing measured calibration data with rigorous simulate data. Sentaurus Lithography is also embedded into Proteus LRC for automated rigorous calls on marginal verification checks to reference against the ProGen models. Lastly, a Sentaurus Lithography interface resides within Proteus OPC to execute localized rigorous correction when needed.
Best CoO Through Use of Optimized General Purpose HardwareProteus products are optimized for the x86 architecture processors. Proteus TAT performance has continually benefited from the huge advances in processor performance. OPC performance results on Intel Xeon® processor X5670 have shown a 16.54 improvement compared to the single-core 64-bit Intel® Xeon® processor, and up to 5.55x compared to the Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 516 series (Figure 10). Further details can be viewed at: http://communities.intel.com/docs/DOC-4936. Standard hardware platforms provide excellent reliability, good cost of ownership, superb extensibility and can be used by multiple applications.
Figure 10: EDA and OPC speedup on general-purpose hardware
Core Technology Uniquely Linked to Synopsys Manufacturing SolutionsMask synthesis impacts yield and manufacturability of designs and is a key component of a complete Manufacturing solution. Proteus provides the core manufacturing link for multiple Synopsys tools, including Yield Management and PrimeYield LCC, enabling key Manufacturing links across the Synopsys portfolio.
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News 12 First at Five / Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- New test results are in and they say there is no visible mold at an Augusta elementary school.
Terrace Manor has been under the microscope since its principal sounded the alarm over concerns earlier this month.
Still, some parents are just not buying the new report. Parents will be able to tell the school exactly how they feel in a meeting Tuesday night.
Mother Joyce Munford says she just doesn't buy it. She says she saw the mold for herself.
"It's something going on in there, it's something taking your breath, it's something making your children sick and my child comes home with a headache," she said.
Steve Bower is the assistant director of environmental health and safety for the district.
"Right now, there is no proof or anything to substantiate that any condition inside our building is causing a health concern," Bower said.
That's the word from Bower because in this latest report, a third party says they found no visible mold growth or even the distinctive smell related to it.
"The fumes in the hallways, it's stifling, it takes your breath," Munford said.
These results don't bring much comfort for Munford, whose fourth grade daughter has asthma.
"I'm not going to stop, I'm not stopping, I'm going to push the parents to the point where we are going to find out get to the bottom of what is really going on," she said.
Bower said, "There is no coverup, there is none whatsoever. We've done the testing. It's independent and there's no arguing."
But in a meeting Tuesday, some parents will argue.
"It just seems like we're chasing our tail, you know, you have tests, oh but it makes me sick, you test, oh but I'm sick, where does it end?" Bower said.
If you ask Munford, it won't end until she gets to the bottom of it or someone else does.
"I'm going to have to get her out of there, number one. I'm going to have her tested. They owe it to show us that our children are safe. OK, if you say it's not mold, OK show us it's not mold," Munford said.
News 12 wanted to see for ourselves, too. The interim principal said that he didn't have the authority to show us around. We did notice a stuffy smell.
Click here to see the latest results.
The school released previous test results earlier this month. Click here to see previous test results.
The meeting is at 6 p.m. at the school. News 12 will keep you updated on the latest.

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Test Overview
Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of a fetus , the organ that nourishes the fetus (placenta), and the liquid that surrounds the fetus (amniotic fluid). The picture is displayed on a TV screen and may be in black and white or in color. The pictures are also called a sonogram, echogram, or scan, and they may be saved as part of your baby's record.
Fetal ultrasound is the safest way to check for problems and get information about your fetus, such as its size and position. It does not use X-rays or other types of radiation that may harm your fetus. It can be done as early as the 5th week of pregnancy. The sex of your fetus can sometimes be determined by about the 18th week of pregnancy.
A combination of screening tests using ultrasound may be done in the first trimester to look for birth defects, such as Down syndrome. The first-trimester screening test uses an ultrasound measurement of the thickness of the skin at the back of the baby's neck (nuchal translucency) and the blood levels of free beta-HCG and a protein called pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) to check for problems.
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Why It Is Done
Fetal ultrasound is done to learn about the health of the fetus. Different information is gained at different times (trimesters) during your pregnancy.
1st-trimester fetal ultrasound is done to:
- Determine how your pregnancy is progressing.
- Find out if you are pregnant with more than 1 fetus.
- Estimate the age of the fetus (gestational age).
- Estimate the risk of a chromosome defect, such as Down syndrome.
- Check for birth defects that affect the brain or spinal cord.
2nd-trimester fetal ultrasound is done to:
- Estimate the age of the fetus (gestational age).
- Look at the size and position of the fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
- Determine the position of the fetus, umbilical cord, and the placenta during a procedure, such as an amniocentesis or umbilical cord blood sampling.
- Detect major birth defects, such as a neural tube defect or heart problems.
3rd-trimester fetal ultrasound is done to:
- Make sure that a fetus is alive and moving.
- Look at the size and position of the fetus, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
Transvaginal ultrasound is generally done early in a pregnancy to determine fetal age or to detect a suspected ectopic pregnancy . It is occasionally done late in pregnancy to determine the location of the placenta or in a high-risk pregnancy to monitor the length of the cervix .
How To Prepare
You may need a full bladder for the test. If so, you will be asked to drink water or other liquids just before the test and to avoid urinating before or during the test. Usually women in the third trimester do not need to have a full bladder.
For a transvaginal fetal ultrasound, the vaginal transducer is usually covered with a latex sleeve and a vaginal lubricant, such as K-Y Jelly. If you are allergic to latex, tell the health professional before having the test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the fetal ultrasound, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results will mean. To help you understand the importance of this test, fill out the medical test information form(What is a PDF document?).
How It Is Done
Most often, a fetal ultrasound is performed by an ultrasound technologist. But it may be done by a radiologist or obstetrician. Fetal ultrasound can be done in a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
Often you do not need to remove your clothes for the ultrasound test. You can lift your shirt and push down the waistband of your skirt or pants. If you are wearing a dress, you will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test.
Transabdominal ultrasound
- You may need to have a full bladder . A full bladder helps transmit sound waves and pushes the intestines out of the way of the uterus. This makes the ultrasound picture clearer.
- You will not be able to urinate until the test is over. But tell the ultrasound technologist if your bladder is so full that you are in pain.
- If an ultrasound is done during the later part of pregnancy, a full bladder may not be needed. The growing fetus will push the intestines out of the way.
- You will lie on your back on a padded examination table. If you become short of breath or lightheaded while lying on your back, your upper body may be raised or you may be turned on your side.
- A gel will be spread on your belly.
- A small, handheld instrument called a transducer will be pressed against the gel on your skin and moved across your belly several times. You may watch the monitor to see the picture of the fetus during the test.
When the test is finished, the gel is cleaned off of your skin. You can urinate as soon as the test is done. Transabdominal ultrasound takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
Ultrasound technologists are trained to gather images of your fetus but cannot tell you whether it looks normal or not. Your doctor will share this information with you after the ultrasound images have been reviewed by a radiologist or perinatologist.
Transvaginal ultrasound
- You do not need to have a full bladder.
- You will lie on your back with your hips slightly raised.
- A cover (such as a condom) will be placed over the thin vaginal transducer. The transducer will be inserted gently into your vagina, and then it will be moved and rotated to adjust the view displayed on the monitor. Some doctors may allow you to insert the transducer into your vagina yourself.
Transvaginal ultrasound takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
How It Feels
During a transabdominal ultrasound, you may have a feeling of pressure in your bladder. The gel may feel cool when it is first applied to your belly. You will feel a light pressure from the transducer as it passes over your belly.
There is normally no discomfort involved with a transvaginal ultrasound. You may feel a light pressure when the transducer is moved in your vagina.
There are no known risks linked with a fetal ultrasound, either to the mother or fetus. But you may feel anxious if the ultrasound reveals a problem with your pregnancy or fetus.
"Keepsake video operations" are ultrasound centers that sell ultrasound videos as your baby's first photo. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends ultrasound scans only to obtain medical information about the fetus. Keepsake video operations may use the ultrasound machine at higher energy levels and for longer times than needed to get a "good picture."
A fetal ultrasound scan uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of your fetus , the organ that nourishes your fetus (placenta), and the liquid that surrounds your fetus (amniotic fluid).
You may not receive information about the test right away. Full results are usually available in 1 or 2 days.
Many conditions can change fetal ultrasound results. Your doctor will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation to your past health.
What Affects the Test
Fetal ultrasound results may be affected by:
- Being very overweight or obese.
- Stool (feces) or air in the intestines or rectum.
- An abnormally low amount of amniotic fluid.
- Some fetal positions.
- Not being able to lie still during the procedure.
- A very active fetus.
What To Think About
- Normal fetal ultrasound results do not guarantee a normal, healthy baby.
- Your doctor may recommend more tests or procedures if the results of your fetal ultrasound are not normal.
- A photograph or videotape of the ultrasound image of the fetus is sometimes available to you.
- Your due date may be changed based on an ultrasound done in early pregnancy if the ultrasound predicts a different date, based on fetal size and development.
- Ultrasounds do not always show birth defects.
- In the third trimester, fetal ultrasound does not accurately determine fetal age or weight.
- The effects of prolonged fetal ultrasound exposure have not been determined. So the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not recommend fetal ultrasound for nonmedical reasons, such as for identifying the sex of the fetus or as personal keepsakes.
- Three-dimensional (3-D) fetal ultrasound is being tested for use in evaluating fetal abnormalities. It is not yet widely available.
- Doppler ultrasound (or duplex scanning) uses reflected sound waves to estimate the speed and direction of blood as it flows to the placenta and within the fetus. For more information, see the topic Doppler Ultrasound.
Other Places To Get Help
Related Information
Other Works Consulted
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2009, reaffirmed 2011). Ultrasonography in pregnancy. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 101. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 113(2): 451-461.
Chernecky CC, Berger BJ (2008). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 5th ed. St. Louis: Saunders.
Fischbach FT, Dunning MB III, eds. (2009). Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests, 8th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerWilliam Gilbert, MD - Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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All that said, neither of those critiques apply to this show, which has awesome flow and jams!
The other three reviewers have done Divided Sky, David Bowie, and YEM their due justice. I'll just echoe their sentiments: Divided Sky is as perfect as they come, David Bowie is truly magical (really, it's a must listen), and the guitar jam in YEM is quite unique.
The rest of the show is just gravy. They were playing so tight that the setlist speaks for itself. I particularly liked the Weigh > etc > Daniel Saw The Stone run and Purple Rain, which is my favorite Fishman tune. Can't complain about a Memories, Fire encore either.
All told, this is my second favorite show of the month, right behind Tinley and right before Red Rocks.


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The power company was out workin yesterday, clearing the power lines that run down the left side of 8 and nine and then across the dam. basically they cleared out the entire left side of hole 8 other then the three large trees up near the basket(same trees that create the left side of the hyzer window on 9).
so 8 will no longer be a tunnel shot up the hill. It will be a big, open left to right shot, or the big hyzer(which seems pointless now)


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Einstein-Montefiore Institute for Clinical and Translational ResearchThe Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) is committed to working with Einstein researchers to help build clinical research capacity abroad. The CRTP has run month long programs in India and Rwanda funded by V. Prasad's AITRP grant and a Global Health Center microgrant.
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8.2-31 Manufacture of Bombs -- § 53-80a
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The defendant is charged [in count __] with the manufacture of bombs. The statute defining this offense reads in pertinent part as follows:
any person, other than one engaged in the manufacture of firearms or explosives or incendiary devices for lawful purposes, who fabricates in any manner, any type of an explosive, incendiary or other device designed to be dropped, hurled or set in place to be exploded by a timing device, shall be guilty.
For you to find the defendant guilty of this charge, the state must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
Element 1 - Fabricated
incendiary device
The first element is that the defendant fabricated an explosive, incendiary or other device designed to be dropped, hurled, or set in place to be exploded by a timing device. The term "explosive or incendiary device" means (A) dynamite and all other forms of high explosives, (B) any explosive bomb, grenade, missile or similar device, and (C) any incendiary bomb or grenade, fire bomb or similar device, including any device which (i) consists of or includes a breakable container which contains a flammable liquid or compound and a wick composed of any material which, when ignited, is capable of igniting such flammable liquid or compound, and (ii) can be carried or thrown by an individual.
Element 2 - No lawful purpose
The second element is that the defendant was not engaged in the manufacture of the device for lawful purposes.
In summary, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that 1) the defendant fabricated <insert type of device alleged>, and 2) that (he/she) was not engaged in the lawful manufacture of such devices.
If you unanimously find that the state
has proved beyond a reasonable doubt each of the elements of the manufacture of
bombs, then you shall find the defendant guilty. On the other hand, if you
unanimously find that the state has failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt
any of the elements, you shall then find the defendant not guilty.
The phrase "in any manner" modifies "fabricate" to encompass a wide range of
actions within its definition. State v. Jamison, 152 Conn. 753, 759-60 (2014)
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Over the course of their careers, many venture capitalists won't ever see one of their companies sell for half a billion dollars.
Even fewer handle a billion-dollar deal.
Perhaps just one venture capitalist can claim what 33-year-old South African Roelof Botha can. Less than four years into the VC business, Botha turned a small investment by his firm, Sequoia Capital, into roughly $450 million when Google bought Sequoia-backed video-sharing site YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock last fall.
Pretty lucky, right? Now consider this: While still in grad school - Botha's first time living in the United States - he was hired as corporate development director by online payments company PayPal, which made him its chief financial officer seven months before its February 2002 IPO. He was still there when eBay paid $1.5 billion for PayPal in October of that year.
Botha credits serendipity. "I try getting in front of as many opportunities as possible," he said, "but in the late '90s, I had no idea that I'd end up being CFO of a technology company. I'd no idea what venture capital was."
But Botha, by all accounts a math whiz - he's the son of a prominent South African economist and was valedictorian of his Stanford business school class - owes his success to much more than good timing. He's also someone people want on their team.
"Not only is Roelof profoundly smart, but he's someone you want to have a relationship with," said Seth Sternberg, founder of the Sequoia-backed instant messaging start-up Meebo.


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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the website of the UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center (CMC). The CMC is the only tertiary care health care facility for infants, children, and adolescents in Central New England.
Since 2005, we have been members of the Children's Hospital Association, formerly NACHRI (National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions) as a "hospital within a hospital". In Central New England, we have the only Level I accredited Trauma Center for Children, the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for the region, and the only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). We have more than 110 medical and surgical specialists and subspecialists skilled and trained in the care of children and more than 500 support staff in the disciplines of nursing, social work, psychology, nutrition, and child life, to name a few. In the past year, the Children's Medical Center admitted over 4,000 children to the inpatient and critical care units, cared for more than 30,000 children in the Pediatric Emergency Department, and recorded over 55,000 patient visits in the Ambulatory Service.
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Academic BackgroundJulie Urda received her Ph. D. in Management concentrating in Organizational Behavior in 2006 from INSEAD, an international business school in Fontainebleau, France. She also earned a B.A. in psychology from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Boston University. Dr. Urda came to Rhode Island College (RIC) in 2007 after spending a year as Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Brown University. Since 2007 she has taught Foundations of Management, Organizational Theory and Design, and Business, Government, and Society. During the 2010-2011 academic year, she was an active member of the General Education Task Force (GETF) at RIC, which developed a new general education program for the College. While her dissertation concerns how social goals and emotions influence behavior and motivation, the experience on the GETF redirected her research interests to topics in management education. Dr. Urda chairs the Honors Program in the Management and Marketing department at RIC and is an active member of several other RIC and School of Management committees.
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Research InterestsSocial goals, motivation, honors programs, management education
PublicationsUrda, J. and Ramocki, S. P. (2014). Assessing students' performance by measured patterns of perceived strengths: does preference make a difference? Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. Published online: 17 Feb. at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02602938.2014.884536#.u9fh56grfsk.
Urda, J. and Loch, C. H. (2013). Social preferences and emotions as regulators behavior in processes. Journal of Operations Management, 31: 6-23.
Urda, J. (2012). Doing the Honors: How to Implement a Business School Departmental Honors Program. Honors in Practice, 8 (forthcoming).
Urda, J. and Loch, C. H. (2011). How the social context triggers emotions: Emotions as regulators of social interactions. Proceedings of the 48th Annual Eastern Academy of Management Conference, Boston, MA.
Urda, J. and Loch, C. H. (2009). Social goals as triggers of cooperation: How reciprocity and group solidarity encourage cooperative behavior in social dilemma games. Proceedings of the 34th Annual IAREP/SABE Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada.


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The city has a brand new commissioner.
Commissioners have filled the seat left vacant after Richard Colclough announced he's running for state representative.
News 12 was told several names were tossed around, as several people expressed interest.
When it was time for nominations, commissioners nominated three people.
None of them were Bernard Harper, the person Mr. Colclough had endorsed.
The three nominated were Venus Cain, Keith Brown, and Alvin Mason.
Commissioners then voted on those three, but no one got the six votes needed.
They then went back to square one with nominations. This time, Harper was nominated. Keith Brown was also nominated, but the other two were not nominated again.
And because of Andy Cheek changing his vote, Keith Brown got exactly the six votes he needed.
Just after the vote, we spoke to the new interim District 4 commissioner to find out more about him.
"I'm a local businessman who certainly believes in economic development," Brown said. "I'm concerned about younger people getting involved in the political process."
Keith Brown was sworn in shortly after 5 p.m. and immediately got to work as a commissioner.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Right now there are only three people who oversee the Housing and Community Development, and three Augusta commissioners want to change that. Next week the full commission will vote on whether to reinstate the advisory committee for that department.
"I don't think we need oversight," said Chairman of HCD Chester Wheeler.
Wheeler told News 12 this months ago when asked about oversight for his department.
Former Advisory Committee Chairman James Rouse disagrees.
"I think it would be helpful now to have that committee reestablished," he said.
Rouse was the former chairman of the advisory committee back in the 90's. Rouse, along with 10 others, was appointed and served for free. Their job was to make sure federal guidelines were followed.
"In that range of time I thought we were giving a good service to the community and that department," Rouse said.
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"We're dealing with federal dollars that are coming in. We are stewards of that money. We have to make sure," said Commissioner Marion Williams.
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NASHVILLE -- Quinton Dial, a rookie nose tackle who just started practicing this week, has been activated to give the 49ers' injury riddled defensive line some depth in time for Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Dial had been on the reserve/non-football-injury list because of a foot issue stemming from his college days at Alabama. The fifth-round draft pick will add depth to a line that likely will start third-string nose tackle Tony Jerod-Eddie. Glenn Dorsey sustained a hamstring injury last Sunday and practiced only Friday.
Other options for the 49ers line were to promote Mike Purcell from the practice squad or deem rookie Tank Carradine ready to come off the NFI list.
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A legend in country music will be honored by the state of Mississippi.
Bob Ferguson, a longtime resident of Neshoba County, wrote and produced music that many of us have enjoyed over the years. He's credited with helping shape the Nashville sound of the 1960s and 1970s.
Known as one of Ferguson's most famous lyrical works, 'Wings of a Dove', was his first multi-million seller. Since its release in 1959, the song has been recorded by many artists and in many languages around the world.
However, that's not all for which Ferguson was known. He worked with artists such as Lester Flatt, Chet Atkins, Charley Pride and Porter Wagoner, who recorded Ferguson's 'Carroll County Accident'.
Ferguson was also the producer of the now famous song Dolly Parton wrote and performed, 'I Will Always Love You'.
Now Ferguson is being honored with a marker on Mississippi's Country Music Trail, in the place he called home, Neshoba County.
"We are just very honored that he's going to be honored with a marker," said Ferguson's daughter, Mary Harrison.
Set to perform for the unveiling is noted country music artist, Connie Smith, who's married to Philadelphia native, Marty Stuart.
Prior to his death in 2001, Ferguson and his wife of 30 years lived on the Choctaw Reservation.
"He had been all around the United States while working and growing and he met a lot of other tribes," said Ferguson's wife, Martha Ferguson. "Not only that, but the reason he came to the tribe is because they're just like me. They love to laugh and make jokes and he just loved every minute of it."
A leader in promoting Choctaw cultural affairs, Ferguson learned to speak the language and served as announcer for many years for the tribe's World Stick Ball Championship games.
"It says a lot for the tribe," said Kaye Rowell of the Community Development Partnership. "He wanted to preserve their culture and make sure the world knew about that culture."
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A Richmond court clerk — along with her husband and son — were charged last week after allegedly growing marijuana in their 7262 Gregg Road residence in Bristol, said Ontario County sheriff's deputies. The three were charged with second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, police said.
According to Messenger Post partner News10 NBC, Loren L. Garlock, 50, worked as a court clerk for Richmond Town Justice Ed Loux. She was sent to Ontario County jail on $250 cash bail, a figure that was later paid by Loux. As of Monday night, she was still on the town's payroll.
Loux told News10 NBC that Garlock has been a long-time family friend and that he saw no conflict bailing her out of jail.
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The value of time off OCT 13 2009
Every seven years, Stefan Sagmeister closes his design studio for a year of focused R&D.
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My last run absolutely sucked. It's a follow up to the one before that, which sucked even worse, and the one before that which was the run from hell. Maybe the run in hell is a more appropriate description.
I've been so pissed off, discouraged, disappointed, and ready to throw in the towel on the whole damn thing. I've been busting my *** all winter long, pushing it, upping mileage, improving pace, just feeling on top of the world, and decided to take a few days of well deserved rest to come back and step it up to make final preps for the racing season. During that 3 days rest, everything I've been working for seems to have come unglued. Yes, there's some new aches and pains that unexpectedly and unwantedly came out of nowhere.
Running really sucks when you don't get out of it what you expect you should.
So, I'm desparately trying to gather my senses, dust myself off, lick my wounds, and get back to the task at hand. Anyone who's ever ran for any length of time has been here. I plan on looking back at this point in time and feeling thankful and prideful that I didn't give up. Only time will tell.
Run to win folks. Never give up.
Wow! Burn out is common with any competitive sport. Don't worry, sometimes it's good to take a break and let your mind think about why you run and the body can take a much needed rest.
An elite marathoner once was asked after the Marathon when they will be begining training for the next one. The elite marathoner said, when I forget about the one I just finished.
@irun2win - What is your goal? Make sure you have a solid plan in place to reach that goal. If you're unsure, pick up a good book for guidance, such as Daniels Running Formula (Jack Daniels) or Advanced Marathoning (Pete Pfitzinger). Having a plan gives meaning to each workout and guides you toward reaching your goals.
Len - interesting question. My goal? Actually, it is to train for and discover and be the best that I can be, whatever that is. Sure, there's some milestones on the clock I'd like to hit, but that's really my goal.
I suit up each day, still convinced I haven't found that place yet.
I've found it to be a constant journey of adapting to my body, trying new things, a never ending googling for some new secret that may help this pain here, that pain there. One thing is for sure, I can't get there without pushing myself through the here and now to reach the next level, and one thing that's hard to get used to is frequently that pushing through means something is gonna get broke, and the process of discouragement, downtime, healing is going to need to be revisited once again. I suppose a key is to find a way to just accept and embrace that as a necessary part of the process rather than letting it get you down so far that you want to just throw in the towel on all the effort that you've put into it. I've been hurt worse than this go round, but something about this outage really got to me. Blame it on the weather.
I think I have a solid plan, but maybe I'll read up on those references, thanks. I'm always open to learning.
So, what is/are your goal(s), Len, if you don't mind me asking? You seem to be a very interesting knowledgable runner.
What I'd really like to do is run a sub-4 marathon. I'm not sure it's a realistic goal (at age 63) but I'm going to try to work in that direction. An intermediate goal is a sub-2 half-marathon, which I might get this year. I ran faster 20 years ago, but life got in the way the last 10 years or so and my training and speed dropped off substantially. I'll see how much I can get back. A longer-term goal is to continue running for another 20 years.
Hi everyone, Lucie, great idea for a thread . I did manage to rest Wednesday and Thursday . Friday I ran a medium intensity 4 miles, good run. Today I ran an easy 2.5 mile trail run with my wife and son, really good run . Tomorrow, long run . Ten miles if the legs feel up to it . I'm hoping for a great run . The weather is supposed to be ideal . I'll let you know .
The Monster Dash 5k . Halloween day - 26:08
The Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8k . Thanksgiving day - 41:57
The Jolly Elf 5k Trail Run . Dec 11 - 26:09
The Tobacco Road Half Marathon . March 20, 2011- 1:53.13
The Triangle Orthopedic Sprint Triathlon . April 23, 2011- 1:21.53 / 5k- 25:48
The White Lake International Triathlon . Sept 10, 2011- 2:59.45 / 10k- 56:27
The Washington Half Iron Triathlon . Oct 29, 2011- 5:49.44 / 13.1mi- 2:09.23
The Tobacco Road Marathon . March 18, 2012- 4:37.56
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You're truly an inspiration Len.
Thanks for the advice.
Len: your long-term goal is one of the best I've ever heard of.
irun2win: I think your (quoting) 'I suppose a key is to find a way to just accept and embrace that as a necessary part of the process rather than letting it get you down so far that you want to just throw in the towel on all the effort that you've put into it.' I think you hit the head of the nail. If you read what Len said, quote: 'I ran faster 20 years ago, but life got in the way the last 10 years or so and my training and speed dropped off substantially.' It is practically the same thing. And he accepted it as a part of the process which make things much easier for him. If you can't change it, embrace it.
I really hope you find a way to do it and that it won't make you stop running. Don't give up.
How about running just for the fun of it for a while, without pushing yourself too hard. Run when you feel like it and maybe try to do some biking, rollerblading, swimming? Anything that you think would help to keep you fit and not concentrated only on running.
PB 5k (training): 25:32, PB 10K (training): 56:05, PB 20k: 1:55:13, PB half marathon: 2:01:32
4/2/2011 Prague International Half Marathon 2:03:37
6/04/2011 Silva Nortica Trail Half Marathon 2:14:54
6/18/2011 Olomouc Half Marathon
8/14/2011 Zebrak 25K
Not faster, but farther. Not catch up, but hunt down.
Thanks, Marc! That's great that you got to run with your wife&son! All my kids are still too small to run with me (and too big to be pushed in a stroller, lol) but I get to run with DH occasionally. I wish we could do it more often though. I ran my long run yeasterday with a friend whom I had not seen in a few months so we were talking all the way (okay, will be honest with you - I kept talking:-)) and the 20 km we did passed so quickly! Most of it was on paths in a forest and along a river so it would actually qualify for a trail run, especially with the amount of mud that was there. All in all, great workout!
PB 5k (training): 25:32, PB 10K (training): 56:05, PB 20k: 1:55:13, PB half marathon: 2:01:32
4/2/2011 Prague International Half Marathon 2:03:37
6/04/2011 Silva Nortica Trail Half Marathon 2:14:54
6/18/2011 Olomouc Half Marathon
8/14/2011 Zebrak 25K
Not faster, but farther. Not catch up, but hunt down.
My last run was fun. I ran my first 5K. This was a reward for the long marathon training process.
In 17 months my fitness levels have increased dramatically. Before this, I was unable to go up 3 flights of stairs, without being out of breath. Next Saturday, Lord willing, I will complete my first full marathon.
If I can do it, anyone can.
Celebrate even the smallest victories, keep running and God bless.
11-12-11 Thunder Road Half Marathon
02-18-12 Myrtle Beach Marathon
Last run was good. I did 13.1 yesterday (schedule called for 12) just to see how I might do in three weeks for the "real" event. Pulled a 2:06, even though I put the ridge from hell in the middle of the run, to make sure there was some decent suffering, so I'm not dissapointed.
Tuesday: my fastest 3.1 on record of 8:31 per mile.
Thursday: my slowest 3.1 in the past three years, of 10:17 per mile (thanks to six inches of snow on the ground)
I'm seemingly all over the place this week.
Great! Ran a Valentine's 5K with a few hundred other folks on one of the first tolerable weather weekends in months in my fair state of Minnesota. Walked today, will resume running tomorrow. Have a St. Patty's 5K in a month and am determined to get my 5K time below 30 minutes!
7/24/10 C25K Graduate
8/1/10 Brewhouse Triathalon Relay - 5 Mile Run
8/28/10 Baga Fest 5K
9/10/10 Greekfest 5K
10/31/10 Fearless 5K
11/7/10 World Run Day 5K
11/25/10 Thankful 5K
1/29/11 Securian Winter Carnival 5K
2/13/11 Hearts R Running Valentines 5K
3/13/11 St. Patrick's Day Healthy 5k
4/9/11 Challenge Obesity 5K
4/16/11 Run For Hunter 5K - Rock Bottom Brewery
6/19/11 Father's Day 5K Charities Challenge - That's 12 in 12!
*times vary.........some I am proud of some I am not. But I finished every race and am faster than everyone sitting on their couch.
Long run Today ... Awesome, YES ! 10 miles . Here's the rundown . Erwin-Dunn Rail Trail, combed gravel, 5 miles long, relatively flat, sunny, 60 degrees (fahrenheit that is) and breezy .
I intended to run the length of the trail out and back at an easy pace . When I started, there was some minor pain in my left shin area . After about a mile the pain was gone . At about two miles the pain returned and continued to get worse . I began analyzing my gait trying to relieve the pain . At about three and a half miles I considered cutting my run short and turning around . I didn't . Before long, the pain started to subside . A strange thing happened when I started mile five . My legs started to seem as if they had a mind of their own . I felt as if they had found their own pace . Strange but fantastic . The rest of the run was nothing short of ideal . I can only hope I feel that good when I run the Half Marathon in five weeks .
P.S. 1 hour 32 minutes 30 seconds . That's about 6 minutes faster than my last ten miles, which was also my first ten miles .
The Monster Dash 5k . Halloween day - 26:08
The Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8k . Thanksgiving day - 41:57
The Jolly Elf 5k Trail Run . Dec 11 - 26:09
The Tobacco Road Half Marathon . March 20, 2011- 1:53.13
The Triangle Orthopedic Sprint Triathlon . April 23, 2011- 1:21.53 / 5k- 25:48
The White Lake International Triathlon . Sept 10, 2011- 2:59.45 / 10k- 56:27
The Washington Half Iron Triathlon . Oct 29, 2011- 5:49.44 / 13.1mi- 2:09.23
The Tobacco Road Marathon . March 18, 2012- 4:37.56
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My last run was interesting. Although I have been running 5&10K's, I thought I would try the run/walk/run method for my long run. My plan was to do this for 7 miles, but it didn't work out that way. I did a run for 3 minutes and walk for one, and absolutely hated it. I couldn't get into any type of rhythm, and it was harder than I had envisioned. The problem was I didn't manage my pace, which is usually in the mid 11's. I just ran where it felt comfortable for the time, then walked as fast as I could during the walks. Amazingly enough, my run segments were in the 8-9mm range, which blew me away. I only did this for 5 miles, as I got pretty tired with the increased pace, even with the walking. I found out that I definitely don't want to run like this, but I think I found a great training tool for learning to increase my speed. I had always kept my pace in the mid 11's for fear I wouldn't be able to finish, and I think I was actually prohibiting myself from getting faster. I will definitely limit this to my shorter runs once a week, then try a run at a sustained faster pace and see how it goes. I was always afraid to do any type of speed work, and came across this method quite by accident, it was a good day.
Wow what a running experience! If you don't run with compression socks and keep them on for 30 mins after your run you should. This will speed your recovery for the next run after the day rest from the long run day. Your legs are feeling like they have a mind of their own? Mine do to after mile 3. They get into a rhythm at my race pace speed and don't want to change unless there's a hill to go up and down on. If I stop at because of stop light or even a water station during a race, it takes time to get back into that cruising mode. I hate when that happens so I no long stop or walk at the water stations and I wish I could avoid the stop lights, but safety always first.
Compression socks during and 30 mins after the run
Ice after runs
Hydrate well before and during those long runs
Fuel (GU) to help keep the pace
Also, if you have a running watch with GPS you should try your 10 miler with out anything to set your benchmark run. Then do those 4 things I mentioned and see how much your time and how good your body feels during, after and during and after the next runs. You'll be amazed.
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I have install PS3MS without any problems, so far the default settings are working fine, playing movie ISO'S, AVI's, and MP3's without any problems.
My question is about cover art for my MP3 albums. When I go into an album folder the cover art is shown against each track, which is great, but at the top level where I can see all my albums there is no cover artwork shown, just the default folder icon.
I have the artwork for each album inside the folder as 'folder.jpg' Is there any way this can be shown as cover art at the top level? If so what do I need to do?


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A psychiatrist suspected of setting booby traps on biking and hiking trails outside Ashland pleaded guilty today to charges of fourth-degree assault and recklessly endangering another.
Jackson Tyler Dempsey pleaded guilty to the assault charge stemming from an incident on July 22, 2012, and a recklessly-endangering charge related to a July 11, 2012, incident. He pleaded no contest to another charge of recklessly endangering another in an incident on June 27, 2012.
He was sentenced to 30 days in jail on each charge, but the sentences will run concurrently. He has until May 20 to report to jail. He also must pay $2,450 restitution and stay off the trail system for two years while he is on bench probation.
Authorities say he strung nylon cords across trails and threw nails and small trees in the path.
In Jackson County Circuit Court today, Dempsey apologized to the victims, his colleagues at Jackson County Mental Health, and his family.
He said his acts were extremely thoughtless, unethical and violated his oath as a physician and his own personal values.
Dempsey was a psychiatrist for Jackson County when he was arrested last July. He hasn't worked for the county since October 2012, but officials wouldn't say if he had resigned or been fired at that time.
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|Traded to Hartford by Anaheim with Anaheim's 4th round pick (Josef Vasicek) in 1998 NHL Draft for Mark Janssens, March 18, 1997. Rights transferred to Carolina after Hartford franchise relocated, June 25, 1997. Traded to Colorado by Carolina for Radim Vrbata, March 11, 2003. Traded to Washington by Colorado with Jonas Johansson for Steve Konowalchuk and Washington's 3rd round pick (later traded to Carolina Carolina selected Casey Borer) in 2004 NHL Draft, October 22, 2003. Signed as a free agent by Mississippi (ECHL), February 21, 2005. Signed to a PTO (professional tryout) contract by Toronto (AHL), October 2, 2005. Signed as a free agent by Toronto, July 8, 2006. Signed as a free agent by Syracuse (AHL), November 18, 2009. Signed as a free agent by Jokerit Helsinki (Finland), February 3, 2010. Signed to a PTO (professional tryout) contract by Rochester (AHL), December 8, 2010. Signed as a free agent by Lausitzer Fuchse (German-2), January 27, 2011. Signed as a free agent by Tulsa (CHL), March 16, 2011.
|Bates Battaglia spent nine seasons in the National Hockey League from 1998-2007, totaling 80 goals, 118 assists (198 points) and 385 penalty minutes in 580 career regular-season games with Carolina, Colorado, Washington and Toronto. Drafted by Anaheim in 1994, the Chicago native was acquired by the Hurricanes on March 18, 1997, and made his NHL debut with Carolina on Jan. 3, 1998. Battaglia went on to play 402 games with the Hurricanes between 1998 and 2003, earning 150 points (63g, 87a) and becoming one of the team's most popular players during its early history in North Carolina. His best NHL season came in 2001-02, when he set career regular-season highs in goals (21), assists (25) and points (46) as Carolina won the Southeast Division. Part of the "BBC" line along with Rod Brind'Amour and Erik Cole, Battaglia added five goals and nine assists (14 points) in 23 playoff games that spring, helping the Hurricanes capture the 2002 Eastern Conference Championship to earn the first Stanley Cup Final berth in franchise history.
A product of Lake Superior State University, where he tallied 94 points (31g, 63a) in 115 games, Battaglia spent time with Colorado, Washington and Toronto in the NHL after being traded by the Hurricanes in March 2003. He also played with Toronto, Syracuse and Rochester of the American Hockey League (AHL) as well as professional leagues in Germany, Finland and Sweden.
Battaglia now makes his permanent home in Raleigh. In 2005, he opened Lucky B's Bar with business partner Mike Lombardo. The sports-themed bar continues to be a popular hot spot in the Glenwood South area.


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Albert Peter Pfirrmann, Jr. 78
Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 3:18 p.m.
HENDERSONVILLE— Albert Peter Pfirrmann, Jr. 78, of Hendersonville, passed away on November 17, 2012 after a period of declining health.
Albert was born in Rahway, NJ on May 13, 1934. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean War. He graduated from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC with a B.A. in business.
Albert was married to Alice Clapp Pfirrmann, on September 7, 1958; they spent 54 wonderful years together.
Albert worked in the insurance and furniture industry for 32 years and retired in 1992 from Steelcase Inc. in Fletcher.
Albert is survived by his wife, Alice of the home; sister, Mary Lou Storm of Hendersonville; daughters, Mary Ellen Pfirrmann of Marion and Elizabeth Morse of South Bend, Indiana.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Peter and Mary Ellen Pfirrmann, Sr. and his brother Robert Pfirrmann.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, December 15 at First Congregational Church in Hendersonville, Rev. Richard Weidler officiating. All are welcome to visit with family and friends after the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to First Congregational Church of Hendersonville, 1735 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.
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Take an interactive virtual tour of the Iowa State Capitol via the ICN. In the session students explore the 118-year-old building from the rough-cut stone sub-basement to the golden dome. They are also exposed to the following:
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In order to provide the best care possible to patients, the physical and mental well-being of the nurse is essential. Evidence has shown that working long or extensive hours, or beyond a scheduled shift can lead to negative patient and nurse outcomes. Studies have also shown that nurse overtime has been used as a solution to treat chronic understaffing and variations in patient census.
What is Overtime?
ANA defines overtime as hours worked in excess of an agreed upon, predetermined, scheduled full-time or part-time work schedule, or working beyond established one's regularly scheduled hours.
ANA believes that the elimination of overtime for the nation's nurses is crucial in order to improve the quality of patient care and the health of the nurse. The elimination of mandatory overtime is important to improve nurse working conditions and for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Many health care organizations engage in mandatory overtime as a solution to understaffing. ANA opposes the use of overtime as a staffing solution. Overtime is not a sustainable solution and has led to:
How to Decide When to Work Overtime
ANA encourages individual nurses to make informed decisions about when to work overtime and avoid work related injuries. Please refer to ANA's Code for Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Implications for Practice
The Institute of Medicine Report (IOM) Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses (2004) recommend that nurses work no more than 12 hours in a 24 hour time frame, and no more than 60 hours in seven days in order to avoid nurse fatigue that may lead to preventable patient care errors or nurse injury. In addition, the effects of overtime and nurse fatigue on work performance demands that health care organizations establish policies and procedures that clearly address work hours and nurse overtime. The health of both the nurse and the patient depends on staff nurses and nurse managers to recognize the negative effects of working mandatory or voluntary overtime.


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Venda 1
Words that rhyme with Vendaaddenda, agenda, amender, ascender, attender, blender, Brenda, contender, corrigenda, descender, engender, extender, fazenda, fender, gender, Glenda, Gwenda, hacienda, Länder, lender, mender, offender, pudenda, recommender, referenda, render, sender, slender, spender, splendour (US splendor), surrender, suspender, tender, weekender, Wenda
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Venda 2
noun (plural same or Vendas)
1A member of a people living in Northern Transvaal and southern Zimbabwe.
Example sentences
- The Venda of southern Africa believe the soul of the deceased stays near the grave for a while before inhabiting another body.
- But because every person has the ability to learn what it means to be a Venda through singing and dancing, clearly all human beings, all the members of that tribe, have that capability.
- As much could be lost in SA too; the richly-cultured Venda have already lost with the gradual diminution of their chiefs.
2The Bantu language of the Venda, which has about 800,000 speakers in South Africa, where it is an official language.
Example sentences
- Other languages spoken in Zimbabwe are Tonga, Shangaan, and Venda.
- There are other languages, Tswana, Venda, and Ndebela.
- But quite rightly, within their families the proud Afrikaners will maintain their traditions, and their language will take its place alongside Zulu, Xhosa, Venda, and all the other tribal languages.
Relating to the Venda people or their language.
Example sentences
- Some draw on Christian symbolism (he has frequently explored the fish theme), while others suggest inspiration from traditional Venda mythology or folk stories.
- Joice Mabasa, daughter of renowned Venda sculptor Noria Mabasa, says the family is 'happy' about the honour bestowed on them.
- As leaders of the Venda people, I urge you to take part in the local government structures.
The stem of Venda Muvenda (in sense 1), Tshivenda (in sense 2).
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USA, 2010, 85 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subjects: Art/Filmmaking, Biographical, Documentary, GLBTLanguage: English
Digital presentation - Beautiful Darling pays tribute to the short but influential life of an extraordinary person -- the actress Candy Darling, born James Slattery in a Long Island suburb in 1944. Drawn to the feminine from childhood, by the mid-Sixties James had become Candy, a gorgeous, blonde actress and well-known downtown New York figure. Candy's career took her through the raucous and revolutionary Off-off-Broadway theater scene and into Andy Warhol's legendary Factory. There she became close to Warhol and starred in two Factory movies that still shock and amuse today: Flesh and Women in Revolt. Candy used her Warhol fame to land further film roles, and her admirer Tennessee Williams cast her in his play "Small Craft Warnings." She dreamed of becoming a Hollywood star, but tragically died of lymphoma in the early Seventies, at only twenty-nine.
Candy's beauty, humor, and early death, the guts it took to live as a woman, the glamorous parties and the famous friends -- most of all the strength of will she demonstrated in her remarkable act of self-creation -- moved those who knew her in her lifetime and continue to gather fans today. It's a story of wild, creative times and of audacious people, but one that has a theme inspiring for anyone, anywhere: whatever the obstacles, be true to yourself.
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|Graduating to Easy Readers*
Event Type: Adult
Age Group(s): child, adult
Date: 5/15/2012
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
New readers and their parents are invited to learn about transitioning from picture books to readers. Children may listen to the presentation or watch a film supervised by library staff.
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Find the simplest antiderivative of the function. Pay attention to which variable is being used.
f(x) = 10x9
F(x) = x10
f(x) = x3
F(x) = ln |x| (we need the absolute value signs in this case to make sure F is defined everywhere that f is defined).
f(t) = -sin t
F(t) = cos t
f(x) = -cos x
F(x) = -sin x
f(t) = sec2 t
F(t) = tan t
f(x) = e2x
f(x) = 5x ln 5
F(x) = 5x
F(x) = -x-1 or
f(x) = x2 + 3x – 5
Evaluate the integral.
There are two ways to do this problem. The way that probably comes to mind first is to use the FTC:
The other way is to notice that x3 is an odd function. When we integrate any odd function from -a to a, we get 0. So when we integrate x3 from -1 to 1, we get 0.
Either 1 – e-1 or should be an acceptable answer. We like the one with the fraction better than the one with the negative exponent.
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Hey! I got a blog!
Hi everybody. My name is Rosalyn Hunter, and I've been using a GNU/Linux system exclusively since about 2001, so I've used a lot of software that hadn't reached version 1 yet.
Now a zillion people will tell you to switch to free software, but hardly anyone tells you how many programs there are to choose from, and when you do choose, some of them aren't very good, and some of them work... sort-of.
So if you use free software exclusively, like me, you have to spend time diving into a completely unknown program that may crash your system, or more likely just frustrate the heck out of you. Unless you are lucky, new free software usually comes with a manual that says:
USER MANUAL (write a comprehensive explanation of the program here)...
and so youre stuck!
Sometimes learning to use new free software is like pulling teeth. You know that you've got to do it, but that doesn't stop the fact that it hurts like heck!
Sometimes learning to use new free software is like pulling teeth
In this blog, I am going to explore this pain. This is my COMPLETELY LOST in free software blog. Feel free to post your own experiences too. Maybe we'll come to some kind of catharsis, or we might even learn something?
Developer responsibility
Not all supposedly stable, 1.x+ versions have documentation either. This is definitely a problem throughout the FOSS world. Understandable, yes, since many of the programmers are looking to "scratch an inch" or solve a problem of their own when they write the software; however, they should be thinking twice before plopping said software out to the public to tackle without clearly defining what problem (itch) the software is supposed to solve. I think it would be easier to develop documentation if the community knew what the software was supposed to do before they had to download it and try it out. Developers should also take some time to comment their code in a meaningful way - this function does this, this class does that, etc. - rather than the cryptic "doesn't work yet" which I have seen too often to specify any one piece of software as an offender.
Another thing that some developers would like is to have the community write the manuals for them. Okay, the developer has identified an area that they need help with. The community still needs a rudimentary idea of what the program is supposed to do to be able to find common ground to be able to write a user guide. Again, not high on the to-do list of a developer that says, "works for me".
Which brings me to my last peeve, lack of developer communication. Great, works for you, but doesn't work for me. So, how do I make it work? RTFM? What FM? Answer your e-mail! I've seen many developers create a distribution of their software, then completely abandon it. As far as I am concerned, I'm free to abandon your software and let anyone (and everyone) know what you think of your work and your potential user base. Good luck finding a job, buddy. Software development is a two way street. You have to have some communication with your potential user base to see what problems they are having and see if you can solve those problems either with new code, or a simple "you use it this way" comment. A quick look at SourceForge or Freshmeat will show you that there are plenty of other developers out there looking to scratch that same itch, and many of them are serious about helping the potential user base actually use their program.
'writing the manuals for them' ...
There are some things a programmer can't document
I suppose they imagine documentation to be some kind of magic skill that comes coupled with mind-reading ability. When you come up with something for the first time, it just stands to reason that you, the developer, are the only person qualified to write the basic documentation. Asking someone else to do it is asking them to make guesses --- and that's asking for wrong documentation (of which free software has plenty). In fact, this is usually the real problem with finding free software documentation: not too little documentation, but too much conflicting documentation.
Expecting users to write much of the documentation is a terrible practice but there are some uses the programmer doesn't envisage and this is where user docs, in addition to programmer written docs, come in handy.
As an example a coder may produce a CMS and produce documentation that describes what each function does etc. but this won't help a user who wants to know how they can use the code (without having to write extra modules) to produce the site they want.
Users can often find workarounds - not to bugs in the code but to decisions made by the coder. These workarounds will often enable users to employ functions in ways the coder did not envisage but which are never-the-less valid.
There are different types of documentation and it needs to be written from different perspectives. A user manual is not always the same thing as a user guide or a howto and whereas a coder should document a module writing guide or a API manual, it is likely to be an experienced user who can write the best Howto. As an example a programmer may document every menu option and toolbar button of a word processor but a user-written Howto on mail merging may prove more helpful in the first instance.
Of course there are exceptions to both sides of this but I guess that proves the rule :o)
There are some things a programmer can't document
Absolutely. We aren't talking about a specific package here, so we're handwaving a lot. But, I have encountered code for which there is NO documentation. NONE. Sometimes the filenames give you a vague idea of what is going on, and sometimes they don't. Sometimes I can read the code and figure out what's going on (but probably only if the program is written in something like Python, which I use myself and is very compact, and even then, only if it's a pretty simple program).
So, being a pro-active writer-type who might actually write some documentation if I can ever figure out what to write, I look up the programmer and *ask* him some questions.
Sometimes -- maybe even most of the time -- this step is successful, and the programmer talks to me to answer some questions, and something useful comes out of that. Unfortunately, there are also a few times when he basically tells you to buzz off: needless to say, those are the kind of programs that tend not to get documented very well.
The point (well, my point anyway), is that in order for users to start writing HOWTOs and tutorials and other guides, the programmer needs to have written the API guide or the documentation for the menus, etc.
Unfortunately, another common flaw is to say some thing like:
"Open flagrel: Opens the flagrel".
Where "flagrel" is some piece of impenetrable jargon that the programmer uses in his daily life, but we are very unclear on. Even more often, it will say:
"Open object: Opens the object".
This is even worse, because I *know* what "object" means and the programmer *knows* what "object" means -- but we may not mean the same thing!


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Monday, February 11, 2013
Atlanta—Benedict's Marcus Goode is the SIAC Men's Basketball Player of the Week, while Paine's Ashley Watts and Miles' Courtney English are the SIAC Co-Players of the Week for the 12th installment of the 2012-2013 basketball season, the conference announced today.
Clark Atlanta's Jarrell Joye is the SIAC Men's Newcomer of the Week, and Co-Newcomers of the Week were award to Paine's Kiara Johnson and Tuskegee's Marie McAbee.
SIAC Basketball Players of the Week
Men's Player of the Week
Marcus Goode, Benedict
Position: Center Height: 6-10 Hometown: Chapin, SC
Goode continued his second half surge with another 26 point performance in the Tigers win over Fort Valley over the weekend. In the game Goode, also grabbed as season high 17 rebounds. For the week, Goode averaged 20 points, 12.5 rebounds, and three blocks, while leading the Tigers to a 2-0 record.
Women's Player of the Week
Ashley Watts, Paine
Position: Guard Height: 5-6 Hometown: Augusta, GA
Watts, the SIAC's leading scorer, averaged 32.5 points, six assists, and four steals last week to lead Paine to a 1-1 record in games against Fort Valley State and Albany State. Watts scored 30 of her 35 points in the second half to lead the Lady Lions to a 89-84 overtime win over Albany State.
Courtney English, Miles College
Position: Forward Height: 5-10 Hometown: Atmore, AL
English earned her 16th and 17th double-double of the season in games against Lane and Kentucky State this week. Against the Thorobrettes, English recorded 22 points and 16 rebounds.
Men's Newcomer of the Week
Jerrell Joye, Clark Atlanta
The junior from Harlem, NY helped the Panthers to two consecutive conference wins this week and led all scorers with 18 points in the win over Fort Valley State.
Women's Co-Newcomer of the Week
Kiara Johnson, Paine
Position: Freshman Height: 6-2 Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
The freshman sensation had a dynamic presence in the post, scoring 15 points, and grabbing 15 rebounds to help Paine defeat Albany State in overtime.
Marie McAbee, Tuskegee
Position: Forward Height: 5-8 Hometown: Talladega, AL
McAbee scored 10 points and added four rebounds, and three assists in the Lady Tigers win over Stillman over the weekend.
Other Top Performers
Mario Jordan, Paine
Averaged 19.5 points while leading the Lions to victories over Fort Valley and Albany State last week.
Ulysses Thomas III, Kentucky State
Thomas averaged 15.5 points and 3.5 rebounds while leading the Breds' to a 1-1 record last week.
Dwayne Bingham, Clark Atlanta
Bingham led the Panthers to consecutive conference wins this week over Claflin and Fort Valley, while topping the Panthers with a 17-point effort in a loss against Morehouse.
Calvin (C.J) Thomas, III, Tuskegee
The senior scored 21 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Golden Tigers 86-72 victory over Stillman College.
Shawn Allen, Morehouse
Allen scored a season-high 31 points in a win over Albany State, leading the Maroon Tigers to a 12th straight win in conference play.
Shoquan Stevens, Lane
Stevens led the Dragons in scoring in both games played last week with 15 and 14 as the Dragons defeated Miles and LeMoyne-Owen.
Ty Lollar, Miles
Lollar scored 20 points in the Golden Bears big win over Kentucky State last week.
Jerel Stephenson, Paine
Stephenson averaged 17 points and 6.5 rebounds in games against Fort Valley and Albany State..
Richard Dixon, Tuskegee
Dixon scored 18 points and eight rebounds in Tuskegee's win over Stillman
Sharnita Lloyd, Kentucky State
The senior averaged 15 points and 5.5 rebounds in wins against Miles and LeMoyne-Owen
LaQuisha Lewis, Clark Atlanta
Lewis led the Lady Panthers with her second double-double on the season with 14 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Claflin.
Nnenne Eze, Tuskegee
The Stone Mountain, Georgia native was one of four Tuskegee players to score in double-figures in the team's 78-58 win over Stillman. She also led the team in rebounds.
Brittany Jackson, Benedict
Had double-double of 15 points, 12 rebounds in a win over Fort Valley State.
Crystal Rayford, Lane
Crystal averaged a double-double in the two victories for the Lady Dragons with an average of 15 points and 12 rebounds.
London Richardson, Benedict
Had a team high 15 points in the Lady Tigers win over Albany State.


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Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is the Assamese New Year and is observed for three days as per the traditional Assamese Calendar. The New Year is observed on the first day of Bohag month. The Hindu New Year celebrations in
begins on the last day of the Assamese month 'Chait.' In 2016, the date of Bohag Bihu is April 14. The first day of celebration is dedicated to cattle and is April 13, 2016. Assam
The first day of the Rongali Bihu New Year celebrations which falls on the last day of Assamese month 'Chait' is known as 'Goru Bihu' (the festival of cow). In 2016, the date of Goru Bihu is April 13.
The second day of Bohag Bihu celebrations is known as 'Manuh bihu' (the festival for the people). It is popularly known as the traditional Assamese New Year – Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu. It is observed on the first of Bohag month. In 2016, the date of Bohag Bihu is April 14.
The third day of Assamese New Year Bihu celeberations is known as 'Gosain bihu (God's bihu). In 2015, the date of Gosain Bihu is April 15.
You can find more details about the Assamese New Year celebrations in this article.