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MAVEN, the next Mars Mission
The Red Planet bleeds. Not blood, but its atmosphere, slowly trickling away to space. This bleeding is caused by our sun. The solar wind slowly robs Mars of its atmosphere. At least that is the leading theory at the moment. The idea is that as Mars is not protected by a magneto sphere, like our Earth, the solar wind and solar radiation can strike the atmosphere of Mars without any hindrance. According to this theory Earth's atmosphere does not bleed off like the atmosphere of Mars because Earth does have a magneto sphere. However, in the last few years we have found that the solar wind is taking molecules from our Earth atmosphere after all. So we will have to see whether this explanation of Mars having such a thin atmosphere today is correct. Be that as it may, MAVEN is set to test the theory with its measurements from late 2013 on.
We all have seen images of Mars resembling dry riverbeds and other waterlike features on the rim of craters. The leading theory here (and that is a recent theory) is that Mars had a period, long ago (how long ago is under fierce debate) that was warm and wet. Mars then also had a thicker atmosphere, or the water could not have been liquid on the Martian sufrace. The warm and wet Mars idea is born out time and again by the discovery of minerals that form in the presence of water. Those findings tell us that indeed Mars must have once had a thicker atmosphere and must have been warm enough for liquid water to flow on the surface. However, somehow that thick atmosphere got lost in space. We believe now that Mars has been cold and dry for billions of years (or thousands of million of years to bring this number down to more human scale). The present Martian atmosphere is so thin, that any liquid water on the surface quickly boils away while the sun's ultraviolet radiation scours the ground.
Because of these harsh conditions we don't expect to find life, or at least the forms of life that we know, to be present at the surface. It is ofcourse entirely possible that martian life went underground, where liquid water may still exist and radiation can't reach. Only 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) of soil is enough to protect life from the radiation hitting the surface of Mars. And we know from our research on Earth that life is very hardy and very capable of finding itself safer places to habitate.
All planets in our solar system are constantly blasted by the solar wind, a thin stream of electrically charged gas that continuously blows from the sun's surface into space. Earth's global magnetic field shields our atmosphere by diverting most of the solar wind around it. The solar wind's electrically charged particles, ions and electrons, have difficulty crossing magnetic fields.[br]Plans exists (like the LightSail 1 solar sail project of the Planetary Society) to use that solar wind to our advantage in moving goods from Earth to other bodies in our solar system. So not all is bad about the Solar wind.
Mars lost its global magnetic field in its youth billions of years ago. Once its planet-wide magnetic field disappeared, Mars' atmosphere was exposed to the solar wind and most of it could have been gradually stripped away. "Fossil" magnetic fields remaining in ancient surfaces and other local areas on Mars don't provide enough coverage to shield much of the atmosphere from the solar wind.
The first indication of the weakness of the magnetic field of Mars was obtained during the Mariner 4 spacecraft flyby in 1965. At a closest approach of 3.9 Mars radii, no indication of the Earth-like dipole magnetic field was detected. Most subsequent magnetic field measurements in the vicinity of Mars were carried out on a series of five MARS spacecraft launched by the Soviet Union between 1971 and 1974 (see Soviet MARS missions). Several of these successfully operated in orbit for periods long enough to both confirm the Mariner 4 results and to measure the disturbance of the interplanetary magnetic field caused by Mars. However, none of these spacecraft approached Mars closer than ~ 1300 km or ~ 1.3 Mars radii from the center of the planet, and none probed the solar wind wake inside of the optical shadow, where the magnetotail of an intrinsic magnetosphere resembling a weak version of Earth's would be found.
br] The Viking landers did not carry magnetic field experiments, although they made ionospheric measurements of relevance to the magnetic field question. [br]In 1989 the Soviet Phobos-2 spacecraft in 1989 took magnetic field measurements of the wake of Mars (e.g. Nature. 341. 19 October 1989). The orbit of Phobos 2 went into the deep wake of Mars, for the first time providing magnetic field data in the optical shadow at distances as close as ~ 2.7 Mars radii and as distant as ~ 20 Mars radii. These measurements showed beyond a doubt that the magnetic fields in the wake of Mars are determined by the interplanetary field orientation, and are thus not Earth- like.
In 1997, while aerobreaking, the Mars Global Surveyor dipped deeper into the Martian atmosphere than had been planned. As a result we have measurements of part of the Martian surface, showing remnants of a magnetic field still present, but scattered. Scientists believe that their presence is a possible sign that Mars had plate tectonics, and it is unclear what shut down those plate movements and when. Some think as early as 4 billion years ago. The bands themselves are quite strong; nearly as strong as Earth's magnetic field, and can extend hundreds of kilometers into the atmosphere. They interact with the solar wind to create auroras much like those seen as the Northern Lights here. By 2008 scientists had observed already over 13,000 of these aurora events.
Today, the only other 'direct' information that Martian magnetism is from a special class of meteorites known as the SNC meteorites which are thought to come from Mars.[br]SNC meteorites are named after three locations where this rare type of meteorite was first found: "S"hergotty (India), "N"akhla (Egypt), and "C"hassigny (France).[br]The 14 SNC meteorites are all igneous rocks, either basalts or basaltic cumulates. They are thought to have come from Mars based on direct comparison with Martian materials and on consistency with theories about Mars. Most telling is that the SNC meteorites contain traces of gas which is very similar in elemental and isotopic compositions to the modern Martian atmosphere as measured by Viking landers on Mars and as measured by spectroscopy from Earth.
Now how does the Sun steal molecules from the Martian atmosphere? The basic way is that the solar wind and the sun's ultraviolet radiation turns the uncharged atoms and molecules in Mars' upper atmosphere into electrically charged particles (ions). Once electrically charged, electric fields generated by the solar wind carry them away. The electric field is produced by the motion of the charged, electrically conducting solar wind across the interplanetary, solar-produced magnetic field, in the same way that generators use to produce electrical power.
At the same time the heat of the sun warms the atoms and molecules of the Martian atmosphere to a point that they have enough speed from this solar heating to simply run away. These atoms and molecules remain electrically neutral, but become hot enough to escape Mars' gravity. The third effect of our Sun on the atmosphere is that the extreme ultraviolet radiation can be absorbed by molecules, breaking them into their constituent atoms and giving each atom enough energy that it might be able to escape from the planet.
Ofcourse the many crater impacts on Mars give another answer to the question of why Mars has such a thin atmosphere today. Mars shows more than 20 ancient craters larger than 900 kilometers (600 miles) across. Scars from giant impacts by asteroids the size of small moons. This bombardment could have blasted large amounts of the martian atmosphere into space. However, huge martian volcanoes that erupted after the impacts, like Olympus Mons, could have replenished the martian atmosphere by venting massive amounts of gas from the planet's interior.[br]It's possible that both the impacts and the solar wind together removed much of the atmosphere. Without the protection of its magnetic shield, any replacement martian atmosphere that may have issued from volcanic eruptions eventually would also have been stripped away by the solar wind.[br]Earlier Mars spacecraft missions like the Mars Global Surveyor of NASA and the European Space Agency's Mars Express have observed flows of ions from Mars' upper atmosphere.
MAVEN will examine all known ways the sun is currently swiping the Martian atmosphere, and may discover new ones. It will also watch how the loss changes as solar activity changes over a year. Linking different loss rates to changes in solar activity will make it possible to estimate how quickly solar activity eroded the Martian atmosphere as the sun evolved.
As the martian atmosphere thinned, the planet got drier as well, because water vapor in the atmosphere was also lost to space. Without atmosphere the warmth of the Sun is not kept. Any remaining water froze out as the temperatures dropped when the atmosphere disappeared. MAVEN can discover how much water has been lost to space by measuring hydrogen isotope ratios.[br]Isotopes are heavier versions of an element. For example, deuterium is a heavy version of hydrogen. Normally, two atoms of hydrogen join to an oxygen atom to make a water molecule, but sometimes the heavy and rare, deuterium takes a hydrogen atom's place.[br]On Mars, hydrogen escapes faster because it is lighter than deuterium. Since the lighter version escapes more often, over time, the martian atmosphere has less and less hydrogen compared to the amount of deuterium remaining. The martian atmosphere therefore becomes richer and richer in deuterium.
Because of this effect MAVEN will measure the amount of hydrogen compared to the amount of deuterium in Mars' upper atmosphere. This will give the planet's present-day hydrogen to deuterium (H/D) ratio. They will compare it to the ratio Mars had when it was young — the original H/D ratio. The original ratio is estimated from observations of the H/D ratio in comets and asteroids, which are believed to be pristine, "fossil" remnants of our solar system's formation.
Comparing the present and original H/D ratios will allow the team to calculate how much hydrogen, and therefore water, has been lost over Mars' lifetime. For example, if the team discovers the martian atmosphere is ten times richer in deuterium today, the planet's original quantity of water must have been at least ten times greater than that seen today.
MAVEN will also help determine how much martian atmosphere has been lost over time by measuring the isotope ratios of other elements in the air, such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon.
MAVEN is part of NASA's Mars Scout program, funded by NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.[br]The University of Colorado will coordinate the science team and science operations. [br]NASA Goddard will manage the project and provide mission systems engineering, mission design, and safety and mission assurance.[br] NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, will navigate the spacecraft, provide the Deep Space Network, and an Electra telecommunications relay package. [br]Instruments on the spacecraft will be provided by the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Colorado, Boulder, and NASA Goddard, with the Centre d'Etude Spatiale des Rayonnements, Toulouse, France, providing the sensor for one instrument.[br] Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland., will develop the spacecraft, conduct assembly, test and launch operations, and provide mission operations at their Littleton, Colorado facility.
Artist impression of the Solar wind affecting Venus, Earth and Mars, where only Earth has a magnetic field to bend the winds around the planet.
Daily Briefing
Chris Carberry: One Year of Curiosity - Are We Any Closer to Sending Humans to Mars?...Read More
Read the results of a national opinion poll about human and robotic exploration of Mars....Read More
Learn about the Humans to Mars Summit and watch the live webcast on May 6-8, 2013!...Read More
Has Curiosity found clues to life's building blocks on Mars?...Read More
As we all expected one of the Mars satellites imaged the area where Curiosity landed in greater detail...Read More
Bill Nye's reaction to the Rover's landing as he watches it from PlanetFest in California...Read More
Christopher Carberry, head of a Beverly-based nonprofit organization pushing for human exploration of Mars by 2030, was in Pasadena, CA...Read More
It's time for NASA to set its sight on sending a human to the red planet...Read More
Jeff Horwich interviewing Chris Carberry, Executive Director of Explore Mars, on his thoughts on the future of Mars expeditions...Read More
'Landing Parties "See we're not all geeks" '...Read More
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Chris Carberry blog in Huffington Post: "Humans on Mars by 2030 can and should be our next goal."...Read More
T-1 Days: Entry, Descent and Landing ...Read More
T-2 Days: Navigation - Each rover we send to Mars is more autonomous in its navigation than the previous rovers...Read More
Explore Mars' Chris Carberry spoke on NPR's Morning Edition about excitement around Curiosity's landing...Read More
Forbes' Alex Knapp on the upcoming landing of the Mars Probe Curiosity...Read More
T-3 Days: Communications and its importance on the 23 month mission. Without communications no mission; it is a simple as that...Read More
T-4 Days: Analysis of the Curiosity rover wheels and the necessary power to allow the rover to travel across the rough Mars terrain...Read More
T-5 Days: New possibilities of a more hospitable Martian past have emerged...Read More
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"Mars Rock" lands at Houston City Hall...Read More
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We could not drive large distances with the first mars rover; scientists named the first rock Sojourner visited "Yogi."...Read More
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In National Geographic's e-short book 'Mars Landing 2012,' written by Washington Post science correspondent Marc Kaufman and published just as the suspense builds, with Curiosity hurtling toward Mars, space science readersView More


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Date: 03-09-2000
Title: Installing Observer on Windows NT 4.0
describes installing LICENSED Observer using Microsoft Windows NT.
The same instructions apply to installing the time-limited DEMO
of Observer on Windows NT.
The installation of Observer will involve the following three steps:
1. Run SETUP.EXE from Windows NT
2. Add the NDIS protocol driver (NDIS Service)
3. Restart Windows NT
1: Copy the Observer files onto the NT PC
Start Windows NT and choose File, Run. In the Run dialog
box, fill in the path to the executable SETUP.EXE (typically [your
CD drive]:\SETUP.EXE).
The initial setup dialog box will then ask to select the installation
Next install will welcome you and then if you want install Observer,
Advanced Probe or RMON Probe. Select Observer.
Install will then ask where to copy the Observer files. Unless
you have a compelling reason to install Observer elsewhere, we suggest
that you install Observer in this default destination.
Install will now copy the Observer files onto your PC.
Install will ask if you are installing in DEMO or licensed mode,
uncheck the Demo Simulation Mode checkbox.
2: Add the NDIS Service
Once install has copied the Observer program files, you will
see a short synopsis of the protocol driver installation instructions:
If this is a first time install, keep the Install Protocol Drives
box checked. Once O.K. is pressed, install will launch the Windows
NT Network Setup dialog.
From this dialog:
a) Select the Services tab, then press the Add button.
b) In the Select Network Service dialog, press the Have Disk
c) In the Insert Disk dialog, fill in the path of the Observer
installation directory or CD (typically C:\Observer Files) and press
d) When Windows NT displays the Network Instruments Service driver,
VMONI1, Protocol Analyzer click O.K.
VMONI1.SYS will be added as a service to Windows NT networking.
When Windows NT re-displays the Network dialog, press O.K..
3: Restart Windows NT
Once the Observer files have been installed on your PC and the
network configuration has been modified, Windows NT will ask if
it may restart. Once you reboot or restart Windows NT, you will
be able to run Observer by double clicking on the Observer icon
in the Observer.

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Summer is here and you think about throwing the best beach summer party that has been in your neighborhood? Then you will need to focus on many things in order to make everything by the book. Beach parties are always the best parties and are more and more popular lately in the young population. Therefore, you should make a step-by-step plan if you want everybody to talk about your party….


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FoodFacts.com has been keeping up to date on the subject of sugary beverages. The New York City ban on sugary drinks has been in the news consistently and has been responsible for shining a brighter spotlight on the subject. Today we found important new information that we wanted to make sure and share with our community.
New research has revealed that drinking sugary soft drinks is responsible for close to 180,000 deaths worldwide every year. The finding comes from research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions.
We are already aware that sugary beverages are associated with increased body weight and obesity. These conditions can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Using data published in the 2010 Global Burden of Diabetes Study, researchers found an association between the consumption of sugary drinks and 180,000 deaths around the world. 133,000 of those deaths were related to diabetes, 44,000 to cardiovascular disease and 6,000 to cancer. In the United States, data showed that about 25,000 deaths were linked to sugary beverages in 2010.
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean had the highest number of diabetes deaths due to consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks with 38,000. Mexico had the highest rate of death due to sugary drink consumption at about 318 deaths per million.
Japan, the country that consumes the least amount of sugary drinks in the world only had 10 deaths per million linked to sugary beverage consumption.
Over the past 30 years, global consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has risen tremendously. The Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and obesity has stated that sugary drinks are the number one source of calories for American Adolescents.
This study is quite a bit different than those we normally read regarding the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. And seeing a direct link between sugary drink intake and death certainly puts things in better perspective. FoodFacts.com hopes that this information receives the attention it deserves and serves as a catalyst for consumers to reconsider their beverage choices for the sake of their health and longevity.
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Rakeem Christmas had a key steal to set up C.J. Fair's winning layup with 6.7 seconds left, helping No. 1 Syracuse edge North Carolina State 56-55 on Saturday night to remain unbeaten.
Christmas had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks as Syracuse (25-0, 12-0 Atlantic Coast) earned its 10th single-digit win despite shooting 35.2 percent. Jerami Grant had 12 points and 14 rebounds and Fair scored 11 points on 5-of-16 shooting.
The start of the game was pushed back four hours because of a snowstorm that wreaked havoc along the eastern seaboard. N.C. State (16-9, 6-6) did not land in Syracuse until Saturday afternoon.
The team's Twitter account announced the Wolfpack's arrival at 3:07 p.m., seven minutes later than the original scheduled tipoff.
USF 69, Santa Clara 63: Kruize Pinkins scored a season-high 26 points, including a three-point play with 21 seconds left, to help the Dons complete a season sweep of the Broncos.
Jared Brownridge connected on a jumper and Evan Roquemore hit the second of two free throws with 30 seconds left to cut USF's lead to three, 64-61. Pinkins responded with a dunk and added a free throw to make it a six-point game.
Cole Dickerson scored 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Mark Tollefsen added 13 points as the Dons (16-10, 9-5 West Coast) surpassed their win total from a year ago. Brandon Clark and Brownridge scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, to lead Santa Clara (11-16, 4-10).
Wyoming 46, San Jose State 38: Riley Grabau scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Cowboys (16-9, 7-5 Mountain West) held the Spartans (6-19, 0-13) to four second-half field goals.
San Jose State shot 28 percent in its lowest-scoring game of the season.
Isaac Thornton led the Spartans with 14 points, and Chris Cunningham added 10 points and 11 rebounds.
SJSU held Larry Nance Jr., Wyoming's leading scorer at 15.7 per game, to six points on seven shots.
Florida 69, Kentucky 59: Scottie Wilbekin scored 23 points, including five critical free throws down the stretch as the No. 3 Gators (23-2, 12-0 Southeastern) rallied for a tense victory over the 14th-ranked Wildcats (19-6, 9-3).
Florida tied a school record with its 17th straight win and first at Rupp Arena since 2007.
San Diego State 64, Air Force 56: Winston Shepard scored 14 of his 16 points in the final 7 minutes, 14 seconds, and the No. 5 Aztecs (22-2, 11-1 Mountain West) bounced back from their first loss since mid-November to beat the Falcons (10-14, 4-9).
SDSU had its 20-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night at New Mexico.
Duke 69, Maryland 67: Jabari Parker scored 23 points, and the No. 8 Blue Devils (20-5, 9-3 ACC) held on to beat the Terrapins (14-12, 6-7).
The ACC's top 3-point shooting team was just 5 of 24 from long range and shot 23 percent in the second half but found a way to reach the 20-win mark for the 18th straight year.
Virginia 63, Clemson 58: Joe Harris scored 16 points, including a critical 3-pointer with about three minutes left, and the No. 17 Cavaliers (21-5) won their ninth straight ACC game for the first time in 32 years, beating the Tigers (15-9, 6-6).
Virginia is 12-1 in ACC play for the first time since Ralph Sampson patrolled the middle in the 1981-82 season.
UConn 86, Memphis 81: Shabazz Napier scored a career-high 34 points and Ryan Boatright added 21, eight in overtime, and the 24th-ranked Huskies (20-5, 8-4 AAC) beat the 20th-ranked Tigers (19-6, 8-4) to sweep the season series.
The UConn pair combined to make 20 of 24 free throws and helped force 18 Memphis turnovers, whereas UConn committed just six.
North Carolina 75, Pittsburgh 71: James Michael McAdoo had 24 points and 12 rebounds to help the Tar Heels (17-7, 7-4 ACC) beat the No. 25 Panthers (20-6, 8-5) for their sixth straight victory.
UCLA 80, Utah 66: Jordan Adams scored 24 points, and the Bruins (20-5, 9-3 Pac-12) opened the second half with a 14-0 run on the way to a victory over the Utes (17-8, 6-7).
Kyle Anderson had 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for UCLA.
Santa Clara 74, USF 73: Montana Walters had a career-high 20 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep as the Broncos (8-17, 4-10 WCC) held off the Dons (9-16, 4-10).
Walters' deep 3 with 22.9 seconds left put Santa Clara up 70-67, and she and Marie Bertholdt followed with four free throws to keep USF at bay.
Nici Gilday led the Broncos with 21 points, and Taylor Proctor had 27 to pace the Dons.
Saint Mary's 74, Pepperdine 61: Danielle Mauldin scored 22 points as the Gaels (19-6, 9-5 WCC) beat the Waves (5-20, 1-13). SMC held Pepperdine to 34.3 percent shooting from the floor.
Wyoming 103, San Jose State 80: Three Cowgirls scored at least 24 points as Wyoming (17-6, 8-4 Mountain West) put up a season-high in points to rout the Spartans (10-14, 4-9).
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Gender equality has become an important point of discussion in the European Community, especially in technology and science where women are under-represented. EGI-InSPIRE, as the second biggest ICT project funded by the EU, is committed to promoting gender balance in the distributed computing community through a Gender Action Plan (GAP).
The GAP team will use EGI's communication channels as a platform to achieve its aims. As a first step, the team created a GAP-dedicated area on the website to share information with the community and provide an archive of gender policy resources.
EGI-InSPIRE also aims to use social media channels, newsletters, press releases and EGI events to publicise stories about, for or by women in the grid community. An important part of the plan is to work closely with the e-ScienceTalk project to promote the GAP agenda through the GridCafé, International Science Grid This Week, the GridGuide and the GridCast blog.
The GAP team is also planning to liaise with members of grid user com-munities and equality networks to raise awareness and collate data on gender participation in EGI-InSPIRE.The upcoming EGI User Forum in Lithuania (11-15 April 2011) will provide the backdrop for the first public GAP event, where partners will be invited to discuss and share experience about gender issues.
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The UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Collection
We are pleased to announce the UNLV Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders collection.
In partnership with the CML, the UNLV CASD has made this collection available to families and educators in need of specialized resources.
These items are available for check out at the CML service desk.
To make items easily findable, we've set them up as reserve. At the reserves page, type unlv center into Search by Instructor and it will pull up the complete list of items in the collection.


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Drafted: FLA / 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Round: 5th (135th overall) PROSPECT BIO
Corban Knight, by definition, is a prospect. However, at 23 and with four years of NCAA play under his belt, he possesses maturity on the ice that creates time and space. A puck cough-up is rare for this pivot, as his ability to read the play and make the right decision is invaluable.
Knight has a knack for delivering leading-passes and a foresight that finds available ice up the middle. Further more, in and around the slot, he uses his 6-foot-2, 200-pound frame to wield tape-to-tape passes as well as a quick, premeditated release.
As a native of High River, Alberta, the Calgary Flames were suited perfectly to trade for Knight's rights from the Florida Panthers. With his fourth and final season competed with the University of North Dakota (WCHA), Knight led the Sioux in assists (33) and was second in goals (16), points (49) and third in penalty minutes (40). Once more, he was a top 10 finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which recognizes NCAA's top college hockey player. He finished his college career with 52 goals and 94 assists, for a total of 146 points, along with 145 penalty minutes, in 161 games.


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Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Going Gluten Free is for Me
Many of you are now commonly known as celiac. I have a few friends who are gluten intolerant as it is hard to digest.
I myself am not celiac but I do practice the gluten free way. Gluten is a "bad" carb and when digested actually turns to sugar in our bodies. I for one have been trying to cut out sugar as much as possible but I love carbs! I love bread, cereal, pasta, you name it I love it. I also eat way to much of it, if you think about all of the carbs that I eat which then turns to sugar on top of the refined sugar and sweets I am already eating, I am digesting an awful lot of sugar in my body.
SO I started eating more and more gluten free products which use rice flour, or quinoa, or other healthier alternatives. I have never felt better and I think I have actually started to lose weight or "thin out a bit" in my stomach area. I am not on a diet, it's more of a lifestyle choice to not eat gluten and I believe I am better off. I can't say that I never eat gluten as I am still a fan of regular organic bread (I don't like the taste of gluten free bread), but I try when I can to go gluten free and I hardly notice a difference in taste. I think some of the stuff actually tastes better to be honest. Probably because most gluten-free food is also organic or natural.
I have come to appreciate natural food. As natural as I can get it. No chemicals, no preservatives, and I have actually found myself making more of my own food and baked goods just because I know what I have put in it. That's the thing when you buy store bought food, you just don't know what you are getting, what you are eating, and what you are feeding your kids.
I read every single label on food that I buy. If I can't pronounce it or I don't know what an ingredient is I don't buy it. If an ingredient is supposed to be "natural" I wait until I get home and do my research. Knowledge is power and everyone should know where their food comes from and what they are eating. Our food is fuel for our bodies and the higher quality of "fuel" we eat or put into our bodies the better they run the healthier we will be.
It sickens me just what companies and big corporations try and pawn off as "food" when it's not even food but a food like product. People are slowly dying from all sorts of different diseases including Cancer which is a big one out there. I have had several people around me suffer from cancer and even die from it. I'm not about to let it take me or my young family, so this is me fighting back with healthy food. For my kids sake, for my sake and for my husbands sake. We no longer buy food with preservatives in it and stick to pretty much all organic food.
I think that if everyone took their health into their own hands the world would be a much better place. I think that people would start to enjoy food more as well as cooking and perhaps even gardening to grow real, healthy and delicious food. I have a much deeper appreciation for food now as we need it to survive. Organic food isn't as expensive as we might think but if it might save your life or your family's don't you think the extra $0.30 on those bananas was worth it?
You can't put a price on life itself. Certainly not your own life or anyone else's for that matter. I hope this blog will inspire some of you to try going organic, or gluten free, or just eating healthier in general. You will appreciate it, your kids will appreciate it and your body will thank you for it.
Do your research, be knowledgeable on what you are putting in your body, and get in touch with nature. Our world is a beautiful place even though some of us may take it for granted.
I hope you have enjoyed todays Blog!
Thanks for Listening!
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Go Green, Go Organic!
I am so sick of eating fake food, processed food, food with pesticides, and food that is chemically enhanced. I really don't know how the government lets companies get away with selling this kind of food to people. You would think that the government would want people to eat healthier to save on medical treatments and drugs. More and more people are getting diseases, illnesses, and the most common disease of all is Cancer. So many people I know now suffer or have suffered from Cancer. There has to be an explanation why this is happening more and more frequently. I think it has to do with the fact that we are eating poorly, not exercising as much and have more and more chemicals and pesticides in our bodies.
I have made a vow to myself and my family to start eating healthier which in fact means eating more organic foods and less processed foods. I am trying to stay away from buying anything with preservatives or chemically enhanced tastes/flavors. You would be surprised as to how much food actually has all of that in it. Unless it is certified organic you cannot be sure that the food you are eating is healthy. Even then you still end up eating a small percentage of pesticides with Organic Foods but the percentage is much much better then that of non Organic Foods.
One way to ensure natural and organic fruits and veggies would be to grow your own garden. You can actually have a garden all year round if you live in a more temperate climate like BC. Once the harvest has been done for all of the summer foods you can start planting the winter veggies. We had a fantastic garden this summer and had loads of fresh veggies all summer. We unfortunately didn't know when to plant for the winter garden and by the time we went to plant it was too late. Next year though, I would love to be able to have fresh veggies all year round.
Another way to buy fresh and organic, would be to go to your local farmers market and buy your produce. You can either freeze these to keep them from going bad longer or do a weekly shop so you always have fresh veggies. It also helps support local farmers and keeps your money in your community.
Make your own cookies, pies, jams, jellies, etc. Instead of buying already prepackaged items such as these make your own. You know exactly what you are putting in them and you won't be putting any preservatives in them. If you want them to last longer you can freeze them and have fresh pie for when guests come over. To heat them up just stick it in the oven on low for half an hour. The same goes for cookies, you can also use apple sauce instead of sugar to cut down the sugar. They taste amazing and again you can freeze them to make them last longer. I am just learning how to can myself right now but it's a great way to preserve fruit and veggies. The best time to do it is when all of the fruit is on sale in the summertime. Homemade just tastes that much better anyways.
Making your own food actually ends being cheaper in the long run too. Stores charge too much for things like this because of the convenience of having it on hand and pre-made.
I want my kids to have a fighting chance in this world of living a longer life then their parents. The more good stuff you put into your bodies the more your body can fight off diseases and illnesses. I know for a fact that Cancer runs in my family and I am going to make every effort for myself and my kids not to get it. There has to be a better way, a more natural way. By being green and eating organic is the first step in the right direction. A step towards a better and healthier life.
I hope some of you will make the vow to start eating healthier and eating organic. Maybe if enough of us do it, we will force the companies to stop making chemically enhanced food. It's not food, it's not good for any of us period.
I hope you liked todays read. Thanks for listening!
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Friday, 2 November 2012
Being Frugal by Staying Healthy
To be frugal means to save money right? So if you are constantly sick paying for cold medications, kleenex, and drug prescriptions it's not exactly cheap. If you take care of yourself by eating healthy, exercising and taking care of your mental health you will save $$$$ in the long run. This not only applies to taking care of body but your teeth as well. Even if you have dental covered by your work you still have to pay anywhere from 10%-20% out of pocket. If you are constantly paying for fillings, crowns, and who knows what else it adds up. Take care of your teeth, brush 2-3 times a day and floss daily and you will save yourself hundreds.
Tips to staying healthy
1. Cut out the junk food- Not only is it unhealthy it is very very expensive to buy
2. Exercise at least a half hour each day- This could be simple cardio or stretches
3. Take your vitamins each day- If you are not eating certain foods or have a lack of certain vitamins, it's important to fill the gaps by taking vitamin supplements or taking a 1 a day multi vitamin.
4. Do something for yourself every day- the stresses of every day life can get to you so by taking a few minutes each day to do something for yourself (especially if you have kids) can leave you a little less stressed and a little more sane. Go read a book, paint, light a candle and have a bath, go for a walk, etc.
5. Follow your doctor or dentists advice. They know what they are talking about, they are professional and can help you stay healthy. Go for regular check ups.
6. Everything in moderation- If you do want to have a treat or a glass of wine/beer once and a while it's ok, just don't go overboard. Everything in moderation.
7. Get a good night's sleep- Sleeping and recharging your body is one of the best things you can do for yourself to help you stay healthy. It also makes you less grumpy when you wake up in the morning. The average adult needs 8 hours of sleep to recharge.
8. Do something good for someone else. I know making someone's day always makes me happy and makes my day a lot better. Try thinking and doing something for someone else. It could be anything from helping with the groceries, giving a compliment, or even donating to a local charity. You could also go and volunteer in your local community.
9. Try eating local and fresh veggies from local farmers markets or stores. Even better, try growing your own veggies if you have the space and teach your kids where and how to grow them. Each fresh and organic food is much healthier and supports your local community.
10. Don't spend money you don't have. Going into debt is very stressful and can make any average person go insane. To keep your family happy and your relationships healthy just don't do it. Live within your means!
I hope some of you can benefit from these tips and maybe save you some money down the road. Keep up the good spending habits and stay healthy!
I hope you enjoyed todays read.

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Sunday, 28 October 2012
Meal planning
Meal Planning
Most people who live on a budget plan their meals according to their budgets. Obviously you wouldn't be eating steak and lobster every night if you were making a minimum wage. I like to try and at least plan my meals for the week in no particular order. I do one weekly shop at my favorite grocery store (where I get all of my airmiles) and write out what different meals I can make with all of the groceries I purchased. I set a weekly limit of how much I spend on groceries and try not to buy anything else during the week unless we run out of one of the staples like milk, butter, eggs etc. I for a family of four I usually try to stay within a budget of $100 per week. I count how many meals I have bought to make sure it will get us through the whole week until next weeks shopping trip. For instance I will write out on the calendar:
Wednesday- Chicken Parmesan with Veggies and Rice
Thursday- Roast with Veggies
Friday- Pizza night
Saturday- Fish Sticks with Veggies
Sunday- Chili and Garlic Toast
My husband usually takes all left overs in his lunch for work so all he has to do it is heat it up for a hot meal and we don't get stuck eating left overs all the time. It also saves us on lunch meat every week too.
Remember this is only a guideline and doesn't have to be followed exactly. It just gives you an idea for planning ideas and tell you what you have in your cupboards. It also keeps you from running out to the grocery store last minute because you can't think of anything to make for dinner. I will also right out what stuff we have for breakfast and lunches too to give people an idea of what what we have. For instance:
Fresh Fruit
Eggs and Toast
Bagel and Cream Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Again, this just gives you some ideas and hopefully will make you stay home and eat rather then going out to grab fast food. It will save you money in the long run. I'm ALL about saving money. If you must eat out set limits for yourself for instance only go once a week or twice a month. Some people eat out almost every day at least one meal and it is such a huge expense. They do it even if they can't afford it and thats bad news. Just because it's convenient doesn't mean it's better or healthier. Usually by eating at home means you will be eating healthier in the long run as well.
Fiscal Fasting
Yearly or monthly fiscal fasting saves you a ton of $$$$ on spoiled food. Every once and a while I go through my cupboards, fridge, and freezer and use up all of the food in the house before I go out grocery shopping again. I make sure I use up all of my produce that will go bad, soups and beans that may be expiring, frozen meats and things that may be getting a bit freezer burnt. The more I use the less I will have to throw out and the more money I save on groceries. It's really amazing just how much people actually waste by throwing out food every month. Also if you didn't buy so much food (only food you will actually eat) it can eliminate throwing away good food. I still do it even though I try not to. I'm bad at forgetting what I have bought in the fridge and letting it spoil. I try and make a list on the wall of all the food we have and some ideas on how to prepare it for my husband and for myself. Hopefully this will help us not throw as much food away. It also gets you thinking of fresh new ideas and lets you be creative in the kitchen. It's kind of fun to explore new ways on how to cook things with different food.
Hopefully you can all find ways to meal plan or do a fiscal fast. I try not to spend ANY money during a fiscal fast if I can. Just by doing this simple exercise a few times a year you will save hundreds of dollars on food. Think about the fact that in third wold countries all around the world, people are dying of hunger every day, yet we seem to be able to throw away tons of food worth hundreds and hundreds of dollars. It just doesn't seem right to me, doesn't seem fair.
If any of you have great ideas for simple meals by all meals please start posting!
I hope you enjoyed todays read!

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Saturday, 20 October 2012
If it's free it's for me!
1. Look in the free ads of your local paper or online resource- you have to be on the ball with this as the really good things go fast. I know usedeverywhere.com has a free section and they always have furniture, misc items, electronics, pretty much anything you could think of.
2. Look at the curbs when your driving around- In Victoria there has been a mass number of people who decided it was ok to dump their garbage or unwanted good at the end of their curb. Now there are no laws against this yet here but check to see whether their are laws where you live. It can be a great place to find treasures.
3. Sign up to receive free samples- Their are a ton of sites online that you can sign up to receive their newsletter and receive a free gift or sample. I do this and often get little soaps, bodywash, feminine hygiene products, etc. Some dry foods companies do this so you can try a sample of their products and you can score some baby formula, cereal, granola bars, etc. Keep your eyes peeled for these deals.
4. For new moms, you can sign up for the Nestle baby program and sign up for a backpack diaper bag full of samples of formula, baby cereals and info on your newborn. They also include a bunch of coupons for future purchases. All this absolutely free. I would definitely recommend this.
5. Some movie theaters of a couple of "free" days a year for families. I know Silver City does this and sells treats for $2 in support of a local charity. This is a great free activity to do with your kids and it doesn't cost anything if you don't get any food or drinks. The movie is absolutely free. Check online about a theatre near you to see if they do this and make sure to mark it on your calendar.
-Also check Starbucks for free cup of coffee day
-And Seven 11 for free slurpee day
6. Check your local community centers and libraries for free fun things to do with your kids. There is always story time at the library that is a fun an interactive way to engage your child and it's totally free. There are also monthly family events around town that the community puts on as an incentive for parents to get out with their kids that are also free. Each month there are different activities depending on the season.
7. Check out websites such as Canadian Freebies, Woman Freebies and Smart Canuck and subscribe to their e-mails. This is a great way for someone else to do all the leg work and find the deals for you. They then e-mail you with all of the weekly or daily deals/freebies. I subscribe to a few websites and have entered a few contests and received a bunch of free samples and coupons from it.
There are many other ways to get stuff for free. These ideas are only a few of many. If you have any ideas on how to get things for free "legally" of course I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for listening.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
To have a pet or not have a pet that is the question!
I'll be honest, I am a big animal lover. I had animals all throughout my childhood and loved the fury, cuddly hair balls coming and comforting me when I felt alone or depressed or just having a friend to play with. Before we moved into our house when we were still living in our condo, that was all I could think about was owning a pet again. Because we would now have a yard we could get a dog for our daughter. Boy was I wrong, the moment we moved into our house I still pondered a pet but the thought of being tied down and not being able to travel as much bothered me. Not only would we not be able to travel but our monthly cost would go up as well. It's not cheap owning a pet and when I put it all together it would cost us a few hundred dollars extra a month. We would have to provide food, treats, pet grooming, vet services, pet insurance, etc and it was just too much. Another factor was that I was pregnant with out son at the time and I couldn't imagine handling a new born and a puppy or younger dog at the same time.
I'm battling the thought of still owning a pet. Should I get my daughter a small animal like a hamster or guinea pig? Should we go ahead with a dog? My husband is allergic to cats so we can't get a kitten unfortunately. Guinea pigs and hamsters smell and we wouldn't really have a place to put one. We have all laminate flooring so I would be afraid the dog would scratch the floors and damage our new leather couches. We are trying to to make our house nice and have nice things. We just bought a new dining table and chair set. I know with having two kids how hard it is trying to clean up after them, cleaning up crayon and pencil off the wall and washing and sweeping the floor two times a day. Do I really want to add to the mess by cleaning up hair from a shedding dog and "accidents" because we didn't let the dog outside for a pee. My daughter has enough accidents now and again that I have to clean up.
I would love to know how other families do it. Do we wait until the kids are older and can appreciate an animal, maybe even help take care of it? I'm really torn because I want my kids to have the same childhood maybe even better then I did when I was growing up. I didn't actually have a dog until I turned ten years old but I always had cats ever since I can remember. I also had a pet hamster when I was a young teenager.
I think at this point in the game, I will wait. Wait until we can fully afford everything that goes with having an animal as well as wait until my daughter is old enough to really appreciate it and take care of it. That will be her and her brothers responsibility. I hope this is the right choice because sometimes as parents we often second guess ourselves. I feel that for our situation it is the right decision and it gives us more time to do research on what the best animal/pet would be for our family. It should never be a quick decision and you should always make sure that you can provide a loving home for the animal for as long as the animal lives. I have seen too many posts about people giving away their animal after only a couple of years because they can't afford it or can't have animals where they live. People need to really be committed before getting an animal to keep the animal shelters from being overcrowded and keep poor homeless animals off the streets.
Hopefully others will do the same and I hope you enjoyed todays read.
I'm battling the thought of still owning a pet. Should I get my daughter a small animal like a hamster or guinea pig? Should we go ahead with a dog? My husband is allergic to cats so we can't get a kitten unfortunately. Guinea pigs and hamsters smell and we wouldn't really have a place to put one. We have all laminate flooring so I would be afraid the dog would scratch the floors and damage our new leather couches. We are trying to to make our house nice and have nice things. We just bought a new dining table and chair set. I know with having two kids how hard it is trying to clean up after them, cleaning up crayon and pencil off the wall and washing and sweeping the floor two times a day. Do I really want to add to the mess by cleaning up hair from a shedding dog and "accidents" because we didn't let the dog outside for a pee. My daughter has enough accidents now and again that I have to clean up.
I would love to know how other families do it. Do we wait until the kids are older and can appreciate an animal, maybe even help take care of it? I'm really torn because I want my kids to have the same childhood maybe even better then I did when I was growing up. I didn't actually have a dog until I turned ten years old but I always had cats ever since I can remember. I also had a pet hamster when I was a young teenager.
I think at this point in the game, I will wait. Wait until we can fully afford everything that goes with having an animal as well as wait until my daughter is old enough to really appreciate it and take care of it. That will be her and her brothers responsibility. I hope this is the right choice because sometimes as parents we often second guess ourselves. I feel that for our situation it is the right decision and it gives us more time to do research on what the best animal/pet would be for our family. It should never be a quick decision and you should always make sure that you can provide a loving home for the animal for as long as the animal lives. I have seen too many posts about people giving away their animal after only a couple of years because they can't afford it or can't have animals where they live. People need to really be committed before getting an animal to keep the animal shelters from being overcrowded and keep poor homeless animals off the streets.
Hopefully others will do the same and I hope you enjoyed todays read.
Friday, 5 October 2012
Teaching your Kids about Money
So when do you start teaching your kids about money? The answer is simple.... As soon as they can comprehend the logistics of it. My daughter just turned 3 and I am thinking about going over money with her and teaching her what everything is called, how much it's worth etc. Also as soon as I feel she is old enough, I will give her an allowance once a week and teach her about spending and saving. They say giving your child $1 for every year old is what you should do depending on your financial circumstance. So let's say I start giving my daughter an allowance now. I would give her $3 a week every week. I would also make her save 10% in a piggy bank or open up a bank account to teach her about saving. The rest would be free money to spend on candy or toys etc but I would still instill my good spending habits on her regardless. (I am frugal you know).
So when do I start giving her an allowance? I think I am going to start off by teaching her some basic principles. See how she reacts with the information and if I feel confident she can handle it, I will then start giving her an allowance to spend as she likes.
Kids learn from our spending habits. Hopefully you will pass on good spending habits to them so that they will have the skills and tools needed when they get older to live on their own and be self sufficient. My parents taught me about living a frugal lifestyle, my mom was always couponing and always had a list while grocery shopping. We never had fancy clothes (usually shopped at a thrift store) and we never had the latest and greatest gadgets but we lived a good life and a modest one. I guess I have just acquired their spending habits and love them all the more for it. I don't care that my husband and I make "decent money", the only reason we are as well off as we are is because we manage our money wisely. I know people that make twice as much money as we do yet they are always in debt. Why? Maybe their parents didn't pass on good spending habits or money managing skills. As much as I don't like them for making more money then we do, I kind of feel sorry for them being in debt all the time. Being in debt is never fun.
Now, I'm not saying your kids will never get into financial trouble. Somethings they will have to learn for them selves and from their own mistakes. But at least if you give them the tools, they can get themselves out of trouble. I learned from my own mistakes and got myself out of credit card debt. I did it and will never do it again because I learned the hard way. I didn't go as far as having creditors knocking on my door or phoning my house but have a few thousand dollars in debt at 21% I felt like I was never going to pay it off. That's what I get for paying for a trip to Cuba with credit before I could actually afford it. Lesson learned!
I just hope that both of my kids will learn the value of a dollar early on and never take anything for granted. If they want those designer jeans they will have to get a job and pay for them them selves. If they want to go to College or University I will pay a portion but not all of it. They need to prove to me that they want to be there. If I just hand everything to my kids they will never learn, they will always rely on other people to buy things for them and bail them out. I want them to learn how to be self sufficient. That is my ultimate goal, if I die knowing my kids will be alright on their own I will die happy.
Take your kids to the grocery store next time you go and teach them about buying the necessities, taking a list with you, meal planning, etc. Talk about saving for a rainy day but that you never know what tomorrow will bring. Save some money but not all of it as you still need to have a life and live a little. You never know, you could die tomorrow.....
I hope all of you with kids will instill good habits. Maybe if you're more conscious about it you will think to teach them more often. Even if you don't think they are listening, trust me, they are =) I didn't always listen to my parents, but even to this day I still remember my parents talking about the value of a dollar and thank them every day for it.
Thanks for listening!
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Author Archives: Tim Herzog
Questions Answered About Christiansburg Site
Dear Students, As the NRCC Student Government representative from the Christiansburg site, I have had questions brought to my attention. These questions pertain to the lounge, library, study area, microwave, vending machines, and student activities. I first spoke to Ben … Continue reading
The Veterans Day Ceremony In Pictures
Veterans From VFW Post 1184 Of Pulaski. Photo By Tim Herzog Kimberly Brewer Translates the Ceremony. Photo by Tim Herzog Student Government Association President Joey Sclafani Introduces The Guest Speaker. Photo By Tim Herzog Mr. Richard Goldberg. Photo By Tim … Continue reading
Got A Ride?
For some of us, one of our big worries is how to get to and from the Mall site and the Dublin campus. Blacksburg Transit has a survey in the works to find out if it should increase the bus … Continue reading
Pumpkin Patch
(Front Row: Kristi Crawford. Back Row, From Left to Right: Kent Robertson, Jason Surratt, Melissa Kittinger-Surratt, Peyton Robertson) On October 28, 2008, the student lounge in Martin Hall became a pumpkin patch. Ben Kramer, Student Activities Director received a call … Continue reading


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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
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The painter and co-writer behind the miniseries reviving the Golden Age Marvel, Alex Ross talks to CBR News about the villainous stories that set his new take in motion and the secret origin of Toro.
One of Marvel's original heroes returns in "The Torch," a miniseries that forces the Golden Ager to confront foes both old & new, as well as lingering questions about his past. CBR spoke with co-writer Mike Carey about the book.
Courtesy of Dynamic Forces, CBR brings you an exclusive first look at Alex Ross' variant cover for "The Torch" #1, the first issue of his and Mike Carey's new miniseries starring Marvel's classic Human Torch.
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Life lately – riding the auditioning roller coaster with both hands up in the air. Have been rereading The Working Actress blog, which makes me feel inspired, calm, and surprisingly sane…
…The Open Sky Fitness Podcast! Hosted by my friends Rob, Alek, and Jeff (<—Christy's husband) – I don't even like working out and I love listening to this! (I'm pretty sure I'm the one they refer to in this episode as "a friend who doesn't like to sweat.")
Mark Bittman's Coconut Carrot Ginger Soup that Abe made a few weeks ago. It was delicious, but the ginger chunks (when pureed) left an unpleasant, stringy texture. I've had it stashed in the freezer, waiting for an answer to this dilemma, and BAM – it came to me – push the soup through a fine mesh sieve. Am happy to report it was smooth as silk!
Breakfast meetings. I like being productive first thing in the morning.
(Alcove above, La Brea Bakery below.)
Wonderful entertainment – Book of Mormon on Saturday, The Lego Movie on Sunday.
Thanks to everyone who's been letting me know you've seen my Subway ad all around the country! Fellow food blogger Zach texted me this photo of the 30 second spot where I actually eat the Fritos Chcken Enchilada Melt. Please note the perfect hand-and-mouth-sandwich-execution.


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Waiting for Godard (Photo)
Budding cinematographer Matt Bizer was voted "Best Dressed" in his high school yearbook. The creator of film shorts wears Levi's jeans with a V-neck T-shirt and a navy blue sweater by American Eagle. His sneakers are black leather Converse; his sunglasses are vintage. For a bit of film noir panache, Matt tops his outfit off with a Christys' grey wool hat.
Matt spends about a $100 a month on clothing and accessories. He supplements his bargain hunting on eBay with trips to Beacon's Closet in Williamsburg. For hats, he shops at Worth & Worth hat shop on 57th Street.
The one fashion accessory that he cannot live without is hats.
"As I filmmaker," Matt says, "I respect fashion as an artistic medium. It's another way of expressing one's personality."


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We all know about the threat of malware. We know our PC can get infected, we know our mobile device can get infected. Sometimes, it's even possible for our PC to infect our mobile device, but did you know your mobile device can be used to infect your PC? A new threat discovered by Kaspersky Lab researchers disguises itself as a system cleaner for Android, and when it gets the chance, infects your PC and takes over your microphone.
The app in question is called "Superclean", and also has an identical twin by the name of "DroidCleaner". Both apps have been removed from Google Play by now, but they serve as a reminder to beware of unknown apps. Once downloaded, the app lists all running processes on the device and restarts them – apparently doing its job – but it also downloads three malicious files (autorun.inf, folder.ico, svchosts.exe) in the background, one of which is in fact Backdoor.MSIL.Ssucl.a.
Once connected to a PC running an older version of Windows, the autorun component is launched, and the malware is executed. The trojan takes control of your PC's microphone, enables it, and uses it to record you and upload the results to the malware's developers.
According to Kaspersky, the malware is aimed at users with lower-end Android devices who are looking for speed-up solutions, and those running older versions of Windows where the AutoRun still works. In addition to installing a trojan on your PC, the app also includes the following capabilities:
- Sending SMS messages
- Enabling Wi-Fi
- Gathering information about the device
- Opening arbitrary links in a browser
- Uploading the SD card's entire contents
- Uploading an arbitrary file (or folder) to the master's server
- Uploading all SMS messages
- Deleting all SMS messages
- Uploading all the contacts/photos/coordinates from the device to the master
The lesson? Protect your mobile device, and try to stick to apps with many downloads and reviews. If you're looking for legit ways to enhance Droid's abilties, check out this guide on speeding up Android, or this one on freeing up Android storage space.
What do you think of this new infection? Will it make you more wary when installing apps?
Source: SecureList
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Video: Crisis Prevention and Recovery: A Year in Review
As the lead development agency in Sudan, we support strategic capacity development initiatives to promote inclusive, transparent and efficient governance systems. Through partnerships with national and sub-national government and civil society, UNDP strives to eliminate poverty, enable recovery, sustain the environment, and advance peace and social cohesion. Read more
In Sudan, we are facilitating a peaceful transition from recovery to development in line with national priorities. By enhancing economic recovery and livelihoods opportunities to the people of Sudan, we are providing the strongest incentive for individuals and communities to break out of protracted conflict dynamics and join the peace efforts. Read more
"We are now doing well and are moving out of poverty," says Miriam, who together with Safia and Assia has started a small business in Otash Camp for internally displaced people in South Darfur.more
Since 2012, the design and implementation of the Planning and Public Expenditure Management (PPEM) project in Darfur has provided a huge impetus for recovery and development for the troubled region.more
Along the border of Sudan and South Sudan lays a community contending with poverty, called Juda. Juda is located in Jabaleen locality, White Nile State. To the south, Juda borders Upper Nile state in South Sudan, with Renk being 5 KM away.more
Khartoum, June 2014 - 40 year old Ibtisam Abaker only had primary school education before she got married. Now, she is divorced with five children, the oldest 12, and the youngest, 6. Ibtisam lives in Banat, west of Kassala. She sells mainly kisra, a popular Sudanese bread made from sorghum. more
East Sudan is one of the most deprived areas of the country. With some of Sudan's highest malnutrition rates and widespread poverty, the challenges are immense. Underlying the challenges this region faces more
Climate change is a reality that is affecting the lives millions of Sudanese. UNDP is working to help people adapt to climate change by introducing new techniques and innovations. Pastoralists, and those farmers dependent on rainfall, are among those most vulnerable to climate change risk, according to Sudan's National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA). more


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Aamir-Salman turning thick friends
Salman attended the special screening of Aamir's films 3 Idiots and Peepli Live. Aamir then paid back by attending the premiere of Veer and the recent release Dabangg. He even made it to the success party of the film.
And now, the grapevine is abuzz with the news that the duo would act together in a film, which would go to the floors by the end of next year. It added that Priyanka Chopra would play the female lead role.
Well, it will be a treat to watch Aamir and Salman together on big screens!


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International researchers coming with their families or accompanied by their partners who may want to study, earn their doctorate, or work during their stay in Germany should find the information in this section useful when preparing to come and upon arrival in Berlin.
International researchers may bring their spouses and children with them to Germany in order to establish and preserve the long term relationship of the family.
Non-EU/EEA nationals must provide proof of sufficient financial means and adequate accommodation for the family. As a general rule, a family (e.g. 2 adults, 1 child) needs at least 50 m2 of living space. All family members must have sufficient health insurance.
Make sure to apply for the right visa for your family. The visa application for family members differs from the application for researchers. Depending on the circumstances, the issue of a visa may take up to 12 weeks. If your spouse is a citizen of a non-European country and would like to study or work in Germany, he/she must apply for the appropriate visa in your home country. The visa cannot be changed afterwards. All visa regulations for your family members can be found on the website of the German mission in your home country.
The demand for an education from one of Berlin's universities remains just as high as ever: Around 160,000 students chose to attend a university in Berlin in Winter Semester 2012/2013. About 16 percent of students in Berlin come from abroad. Berlin has four universities: Freie Universität, Humboldt-Universität, Technische Universität, Universität der Künste. Application procedures vary among the universities. Study programs, admissions requirements and advice offered at Freie Universität can be found here. Most doctoral degree programs offer scholarships which have to be applied for in due time. Various public and private foundations also offer research grants for doctoral candidates pursuing a doctorate. Read more...
Those intending to engage in regular employment need a work permit (exceptions: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals). When applying for a visa at the German consulate in your home country or country of residence make sure to indicate that you plan to work in order to be issued the right visa with "employment permitted" After arriving in Berlin you must apply for a work permit at the local employment office (Arbeitsagentur) before you apply for a residence permit authorizing employment. The procedure is time-consuming and may take several weeks and is not always successful. Read more...
Increasingly, both women and men want to participate equally in both work and family life. Bringing about this kind of balance requires that a number of necessary preconditions be met. Freie Universität Berlin has taken on this challenge in its role as an employer. It fosters a workplace culture that features improved compatibility between a person's career and family life. This is a fundamental requirement when it comes to competing for outstanding scholars and scientists as well as staff members. Read more...
Fellows and Recipients of Scholarships and Grants
Child Care at Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin provides sufficient child care facilities for children between the age of 8 weeks and 6 years. Child care facilities (in German called Kindertagesstätte, short Kita) are usually open non-stop from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (sometimes even 6:00 p.m.). The fees depend on the income of the parents and on how many hours per week your child is to receive child care. Child care is free of charge during the last year of kindergarten before your child is to attend school; only a contribution for the meals of approx. 23 € per month has to be paid.
In order to enroll your child in a kindergarten, you need a voucher (Betreuungsgutschein) which is issued by the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) of your local residents' registration office. Then you contact the administration of the kindergarten of your choice and hand in the voucher. Please be aware that this has to be done within 2 months after having received the voucher.
Please note: Kindergarten places are allocated as early as spring of the respective kindergarten year (beginning in August or September). Many kindergartens also admit children during the year, if there are vacancies, so you may be able to enroll your child at a later date.
More information about children and education here.
Freie Universität Berlin has its own kindergarten which provides places for up to 165 children from the age of 8 weeks up to 6 years. Information can be found here.
There are a number of international and bilingual day care centers in Berlin.
Nannies usually look after several children in their own homes during the day. They care for young children (usually between 8 weeks and 3 years) on a flexible time-basis. Nannies can be found through newspaper ads or the local youth welfare office. If you contact a nanny through the youth welfare office the monthly fee will be estimated on the same basis as for kindergarten (i.e. income, number of children, hours per day). You also need to apply for a Kita-voucher if you want to place your child with a nanny via the youth welfare office.
Babysitters care for your child for a few hours during the day or in the evening. They can best be found by word of mouth or through ads on notice boards in supermarkets and kindergartens. You should also ask both your neighbors and colleagues for recommendations.
The Family Support Center (Familienbüro) provides short-term child care services such as KidsMobil (in case of an emergency, e.g. in case of illness of your babysitter or when a parent goes on a business trip).We recommend you to contact the Family Support Center in order to join the mailing list for current information about short and long-term child care facilities and services such as KidsMobil finding a child-care facilities in emergency situations and contacting and exchanging information with other parents with similar needs, etc.
Parental Benefits are an income subsidy limited to the first 14 months after the child's birth.The amount is based on the after-tax income of the parent dedicated to caring for the newborn. Applications are made to the Youth Office (Jugendamt) of your local district. Both the amount of the Elterngeld as well as the specifications for eligibility are subject to (political) change. For further information refer to the following websites :
Euraxess - Researchers' Mobility Portal
International researchers or their accompanying spouses can apply for a child benefit once they are issued a residence permit (or a settlement permit) by the Foreigners' office. EU and EFTA nationals only have to provide proof of residency in Germany to receive child benefits.
Child benefits are currently valued at 184 € each for the first and second child, 190 € for the third, and 215 € for each additional child (2012). If you are employed by Freie Universität Berlin, you must apply for child benefit through your employer. Please download the information sheet and the application form here. In general applications for child benefits are filed with the Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse) of the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit - BA).
Maternity benefits are a financial service paid by the German State Health Insurance. This financial support is provided to pregnant women, 6 weeks prior and 8 weeks following delivery, a time span referred to as mandatory maternity leave (Mutterschutzfrist).
The earliest application date is 7 weeks before the expected delivery date, which is officially documented by your doctor in what is called Certificate of Expected Date of Delivery (Bescheinigung über den mutmaßlichen Tag der Entbindung). This form is then submitted to your health insurance provider.
Being based on existing employment pay the amount will vary. The maximum daily payment issued by the State Health Insurance is capped at 13 € per day. If the net amount of salary is higher than this, the employer is obligated by federal law to pay the difference, which is known as the Arbeitgeberzuschuss.
All children aged 6 to 15 have to attend school in Germany. First they are enrolled at the Grundschule (elementary school, grades 1 to 6). After completing elementary school, pupils choose one of the following secondary schools:
In some federal states the Gesamtschule (Comprehensive secondary school) is organized not according to subject preference, but to individual ability and combines the various types of schools. For subjects like German, foreign languages, and mathematics, there are courses offered at different levels. The kind of certificate attained mainly depends on the levels of these courses.
Note: In Germany, school classes are only held in the morning between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. In elementary school the time spent at school is usually even shorter and classes are more irregular. Exception: all-day schools (Ganztagsschule) which in addition to timetabled lessons in the morning offer an all-day program comprising at least seven hours per day on at least three days per week. They provide afternoon activities that have a conceptual relationship with the lessons in the morning and a midday meal.
Pre- and after-school care centers affiliated to schools (Hort) look after children during specific hours prior to and after school, e.g. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. These facilities include lunch and supervision of homework, and allow time for play. Costs amount to approx. 80 to 120 € per month. Application has to be made at the youth welfare office (Jugendamt) of your local district.
Attending state-run schools is free of charge. If you have a child to enroll, contact the administration of the school of your choice. There you will receive information about the class to which your child will be assigned and whether additional German lessons are offered for children from foreign countries.
Information about schools can be obtained at the School Administration Berlin (only in German), at the school office of your city district or here.
Berlin has several European schools with bilingual programs. Within the network of the Berlin State Europe School (Staatliche Europa Schule Berlin,SESB) there are 18 elementary and 12 secondary schools. Beginning with grade 1, 50 percent of lessons are taught in German, 50 percent in the partner language. To be admitted, the partner language must be the student's native language or the student must speak the language as well as a native speaker. All standard German school-leaving qualifications can be attained.
A number of public and private international schools also offer bilingual classes or instruction in English or French only. Public international schools are, like state-run schools, free of charge. Private international schools are quite expensive and some of them are inconveniently situated on the outskirts of Berlin. A list of these schools can be found here.
Berlin offers a great variety of activities for families. Family friendly child care hours, day care for all and diverse opportunities for recreation - Berlin is child and family friendly. Read more...
Explore Berlin's playgrounds. Besides the information further below, more suggestions about family-friendly places to visit can be found here.
Kindermuseum Labyrinth "Learning by Doing" is the slogan of this museum that is part of the project Fabrik Osloer Straße. This museum cooperates with the Berlin Senate Administration for Education, Science and Research and is one of the leading children museums of Germany. Information in German can be found on their website. www.kindermuseum-labyrinth.de
MACHmit!-Museum für Kinder "Find out, try out, examine" – this museum allows children to experiment, be creative and learn through active exploration as well as encourages individual expression. Information in German can be found on their website. www.machmitmuseum.de
FEZ-Berlinis Europe's biggest non-profit children, youth and family center in one of Berlin's largest forest parks, Wuhlheide. It offers creative courses, fun and recreation while combining education, exploration and culture. FEZ addresses a variety of topics such as global learning, sustainable development, ways of living, ecology, technology, air travel as well as international encounters. Moreover, there are several events that take place every year, like the United Nations Weeks, the puppet theater festival, the Harry Potter events and many more. Information in German can be found on their website. www.fez-berlin.de
Domäne Dahlem / KinderDomäne There are many things to discover and to do on Domäne Dahlem for children of all ages. Most of the young visitors enjoy the farm animals – be it cows, pigs, sheep and goats, horses or chicken. But there are many more things to discover: Kids can watch the tractor doing farm work. Special events take place on weekends and during holidays, e.g. the Christmas market. And last but not least, Domäne Dahlem offers delicious treats for young and old in their farm store. Information in German can be found on their website. www.domaene-dahlem.de
Children Cirus Cabuwazi is a youth culture organization engaged in creative art education. It offers room for ideas and their realization to young people living in areas of social conflict. Cabawazi strives to promote social competences like a sense of responsibility, team spirit and fairness. Training at Cabuwazi is free of charge for all children from the age of nine upwards. More than 650 children and youngsters come every week to work out in the circus tent. Cabuwazi tents will be found at five different locations in Berlin. Information in German can be found on their website. www.cabuwazi.de
Grips Theater was founded in 1969 in West Berlin as part of the student movement. Today it is one of the Europe's leading children's theaters. Grips Theater performs sensitive and lively plays "for people of 5 and over" and aims to address the needs, problems and desires of its audience. Here, the renowned musical Linie 1 was first performed in 1986 and has been a success ever since with performances in over 15 countries so far – and it is still being performed. Information in German can be found on their website. www.grips-theater.de


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Lab values for newborn?
0 Hi Everyone,
I was wondering what the normal lab values are for a newborn for tcb, tsb, glucose, coombs, UA, C&S, RBC, HCT, platelets, and differential? I need it for this for my care map but can't find the info on sites, only articles. Thank you.0Jul 20, '13 by MendedHeartYou dont have a lab/diagnostics book..you should get one
Pretty sure glucose is 40-600Jul 21, '13 by Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN Senior ModeratorThis may help.....Lab Tests Online: Welcome!
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Oh, don't cry for me, Argentina...
obligatory awesome dessert photo du jour, please forgive.
(peach cobbler with cream)
word has it, said farmer is bringing us more fruit today.
best go buy some pectin, whatever that is.
must have something to do with pectorals.
you see how I did that?
always thinking about physical fitness ;)
I got a package from Normandy, France yesterday!
I ordered this stack of old papers and I'm tickled I tell ya.
Purpose being to resell at the barn sale this October, singly.
They are business oriented with such things as ordinances and arrests.
would ya look at that!
Saturday, the 15th of July, 1944!
THIS week!
I did some googling about that date.
Here is what the cover of the New Yorker looked like.
Anne Frank made a journal entry.
Lastly, only because I have to get out the door...
historical news from Normandy itself!
You are exactly right, I should keep them :)
gotta run! have fun!


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World's Best Surfers Show Great Display of Surfing in Santa Catalina's Small Waves. New Swell on the Way.
Day 3 offered challenging conditions for the world's best surfers in the 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games. The morning's extreme low tide combined with small waves caused for competition to go into a holding pattern. Once the tide increased, the waves improved and competition started at 11am.
The third day of competition featured Open Women's Repechage Round 1, Women's Qualifying Round 2 and Open Men's Repechage Round 1. The Repechage is do or die. If an athlete places 3rd or 4th in this round, they are out of the competition.
New Zealand's Ella Williams, with radical turns like this one, was one of the Open Women's standouts of the day. Photo: ISA/Michael Tweddle
"The competition is now reaching its critical stages when athletes can't afford to lose or they will go home," remarked ISA President Fernando Aguerre. "I have been watching the world best men and women surfers compete in beautiful Santa Catalina on the live webcast all day. If you haven't been watching, you are missing out. Make sure to stay tuned all week."
The day opened with the first Repechage Rounds, where the first athletes of competition were eliminated.
In Women' Repechage, Pamela Verboonen (MEX, 9.33) defeated her rivals Evelin Centeno (SAL, 6.37) and unfortunately sending out of the contest Valentina Vitale (ITA, 4.90).
Following Verboonen's heat win, her team mate Leila Figueroa (MEX) earned an 8.50 points, defeating the local Malena Toral (PAN, 5.30) and sending home Greta Dalle Luche (ITA, 3.87).
In Women's Qualifying, Aussie Codie Klein put on a dominant heat win with the highest total heat score of the day earing 16.50 defeating Maria Lucia Cosoleto (ARG, 5.87), Faye Zoetmulder (RSA, 5.44) and Cristina Vargas (ECU, 1.0).
Another great performance was by Ecuadorian Dominic Barona, who earned 14.67 easily defeating Maia Cheer (ARG, 6.37), Thandi Tipene (NZL, 4.50) and Sofia Alonso (URU, 4.00).
To finish the day, the Men's hit the water. New Zealand's Billy Stairmand was the stand out, scoring the Men's highest heat score of 15.00 defeating Amos Rivera (GUA, 8,57), and George Acosta (URU, 8,57).
Billy Stairmand, from New Zealand was one of the day's top performers earning the day's highest single wave score of 8.33. Photo: ISA/Rommel Gonzales
Another standout was Italy's Angelo Bonomelli, who earned the highest single wave score of the day of 8.33 in the Men's Rounds. The Italian defeated Nicolas Vargas (CHI, 10.30) and Sebastian Olarte (URU, 9.60).
For a full list of today's results, click here- http://isawsg.com/results/
The 2013 Reef ISA World Surfing Games resumes tomorrow with a 10am (Panama time) call to assess conditions. The Morning Show, hosted by Chris Ernst will feature New Zealand's Elle Williams and Sweden's Freddie Meadows.
Following that, the competition will feature:
Open Men's Repechage 1 (heats 11-12)
Open Men's Repechage 2
Open Men's Repechage Round 3
The live webcast of the entire championship is available on http://isawsg.com/
Here is the scheduled for Day 2:
Sunday, 10am Call Santa Catalina, Panama
Sunday, 8:40am West Coast USA
Sunday, 5:40pm Western Europe/ South Africa
Monday, 2:40am Sydney, Australia
Monday, 3:40am Auckland, New Zealand


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|"Naw playboy! I got this tonight!"
Well playboy, the Indiana Pacers were the only ones left after Tuesday night's first of four regular season battles with the Heat as they beat the two-time defending champions 90-84. While the Pacers have been gone for more than week and some change on a western conference road trip, boyz have been scopin' out the crib.
As soon as they pulled up to spot they saw these duns with Miami plates climbing through the side window. They've got a reputation of catching boyz sleeping and just taking everything. On some real talk, sometimes they've been known to just come right through the front door on a boy in the middle of the day. They've gotten so bad in the hood that a lot of cats just let them come right on in and take whatever they want without a fight.
When the Pacers jumped out of the ride they were overwhelmed initially by the smothering defense that these cats from South Beach were bringing. Paul George ran off into the crib but couldn't get a shot off. LeBron was all over the young boy and he was only able score 2 points in the first half.
At the end of the 1st quarter the Heat were up 30-19 on these boyz. In hood terms they had already taken the flat screen off of the wall that shouldn't have been there in the first place and they were on their way to Big Momma's room to get the stash. Ya'll know how Big Momma always had some bread hidden but she moves it all of the time because her youngest nephew is a thief. Don't look at me funny bruh, every family has a dun that steals. If you're saying that your family doesn't, then it's probably you.
By the time they made it to the half the home town boyz had closed the gap to 47-40. That means that they were starting to get off enough shots that Miami started to at least putting stuff down and having to fight to stay in the crib.
Let's keep it real or all the way 100, whichever comes 1st! By the time the Pacers retreated to the ride to reload they had made up in their minds that even though these duns have run the hood for the last two years they aren't going to run the boyz that live at 125 S. Pennsylvania Street anymore.
So they regrouped at the half and went to work the rest of the way. Big Boy Roy Hibbert beat a boy up inside and finished with 24 points. David West was in the back of the house bangin' hard with these cats and got off 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. While Paul George found his rhythm making two big 3-pointers in the front yard in route to a 15 point second half to finish with 17 points.
LeBron and D. Wade did the damage that they normally do as they both finished with 17 points. LeBron was a beast on the glass with 14 rebounds though. However, even though they did some damage to the crib and even got away with the flat screen they didn't let them take completely clean them out. That TV was getting old anyway bruh! Y'all know how we do. Even if it's nothing wrong with it we gotta run out and get the 3D joint but can't even afford the glasses.
While everybody was down playing the significance of this win, it was a major boost of confidence to say the least. The Pacers own the best record in the league at 19-3 and they're 10-0 at the crib. That means that if you knock on the door at 125 S. Pennsylvannia St. you're gonna run into some major problems playa.
As a matter of fact, you better lock your doors and hide all of the jewelry, sneakers and electronics too because these boyz have to come through your front door in order to secure home court advantage in the playoffs. So understand this playboy, the Pacers are that conscientious objector that ole boy John F. Kennedy spoke of earlier. They won't rest until they enjoy the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today. For all of my hood dwellers out there, that means don't get comfortable pimpin' and watch ya back because they ain't goin' nowhere, no time soon! Stop me when I start lyin'!
Holla At Ya Boy!
Jay Graves
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Hunter Education
All residents and nonresidents born after June 30, 1979, must complete a hunter education course approved by SCDNR before a hunting license can be obtained. The hunter education certificate is not a hunting license.
SCDNR offers four (4) options to take the Hunter Education Course.
1. In a classroom
The preferred Hunter Education method is through a free eight (8) hour instructor-led classroom. Classes maybe offered in a one day class or split over two nights. Students learn about hunting ethics, firearms safety, and the principles of conservation and wildlife management. All classes end with a test to pass the course.
2. On the Internet—The complete course can be viewed online.
The third party vendor (Hunter-Ed) who provides this online course charges $15.00 to take the course and pre-exam. Hunter-Ed offers daily (including weekend) live customer service via email or telephone with a toll-free number. Students who successfully complete the online portion of the course must take a supervised final examination at an official testing site to complete the course.
3. CD Self Study Course
A free self-study course on CD is also available. The course is taken at home at the student's leisure, but students must take supervised final examination at an official testing site to complete the course.
4. Self-Study Workbook
A free self-study workbook is available for those who do not have computer access. This course is taken at home at the student's leisure, but students must take a supervised final examination at an official testing site to complete the course.
A student who chooses the internet or one of our home study options must take a supervised final examination at an official testing site to complete the course. List of testing sites are available on the SCDNR Hunter Education homepage. For more information on any of our Hunter Education Course options, please visit the SCDNR Hunter Education homepage at www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted or call 1-800-277-4301.
Boater Education
Boaters under age 16 are required by law to pass an approved boater education course before operating a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a boat powered by a 15 h.p. motor or larger unless accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
South Carolina boaters can take a boating safety and education course three ways.
1. In a classroom
Share the learning experience with other boaters and a qualified instructor.
2. On the internet
The complete course, including the test, can be viewed or purchased online at boat-ed.com or through a link on the SCDNR homepage, www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.
3. By video
You and your family can take a boater education course in the convenience of your home by purchasing an informative video and instruction manual. To order by phone, call 1-800-460-9698.
For more information on all boating courses, call SCDNR at 1-800-277-4301 or visit www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.
If you are under age 21 and plan to go boating in another state, check that state's operator requirements. The SC Basic Boating Course is approved and recognized by all states requiring courses. The boater education certificate is not a boating license.
Bowhunting Education
Bowhunters of South Carolina (BSC) is a nonprofit organization working to promote safe and lawful bowhunting education and instruction. Several times a year, SCDNR and BSC conduct bowhunter education classes.
The ultimate goal of the bowhunter education program is to provide bowhunters with the fundamentals of safe bowhunting, an appreciation and respect for the environment in which they hunt, and a desire to maintain the highest standards of the sport. To register for a bowhunter education course, please visit the SCDNR Hunter Education homepage at www.dnr.sc.gov/education/hunted or call 1-800-277-4301.
For information on the Bowhunters of South Carolina, please visit their web site at www.scbowhunters.org.
Trapper Education
The Trapper Education course includes discussions on furbearer biology, history of the fur trade, wildlife management principles, fur harvest regulations and ethical conduct. Basic hands-on trapping techniques will also be presented. Qualified instructors with the SC Trappers Association will discuss and demonstrate responsible trapping techniques.
For information, contact the Furbearer project at 803-734-3609.
Take One Make OneTM
This program is an outdoor education and mentoring program aimed at developing South Carolina's youth and young adults, 10 to 17 years of age, into lifetime participants in conservation, hunting, angling and shooting sports activities. Students are required to complete the SC hunter education safety course and are mentored by an experienced adult for a minimum of one year. There are no registration costs. Presentations, brochures and applications are available by calling 1-800-277-4301. For more information, visit www.dnr.sc.gov/education/tomo.
Archery in the Schools Program
Archery in the Schools is designed to teach JOAD-style target archery (Junior Olympic Archery Development) to 4th-12th graders. Core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. Before presenting the two-week archery course, teachers undergo an 8-hour Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) training program.
The South Carolina Archery in the Schools Program is for public and private schools and may be modified to include home school associations. You can learn more about the program by contacting the state outreach coordinator, 1 Sgt. Kim Leverich, at 1-800-277-4301 or e-mailing her at email@example.com For more information about archery, go to www.dnr.sc.gov/hunting/archery.
SC Scholastic Clay Target Program
The SC Scholastic Clay Target Program provides school-age participants in grades 4-12 the opportunity to learn competitive clay target shooting skills and earn scholarships in the process. This program is designed to instill in students safe firearm handling, commitment, responsibility, leadership and teamwork. For more information on this program, call 1-800-277-4301 or visit www.scysf.com.
Aquatic Education
Aquatic Education programs are designed to teach about fish, aquatic ecosystems, and the sport of fishing. Youth can learn about fish through SC Reel Art or try their hand at fishing with their parents at a Family Fishing Clinic. Avid anglers can become Certified SCDNR Fishing Instructors and share the love of fishing by leading Family Fishing Clinics. For more information on these programs, call 803-737-8483 or visit www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed.
Youth Bass Fishing Club
Calling all middle and high schools! SCDNR, The Bass Federation, and B.A.S.S. have teamed up to help bring youth bass fishing clubs to schools around the state. Students can establish school bass fishing clubs to compete for prizes, scholarships and more on a club, state and national level. Get outdoors, relax, have fun and make friends by fishing for your school! To learn more about the Youth Bass Fishing Clubs, visit www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed, call 803-737-8483 or email email@example.com.
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