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Proposed Budget Invests More In NCLB, Neediest Students
Making History
A Healthy Approach
Around the Country
News Show Looks at Higher Education
Frequently Asked Questions About Education
Proposed Budget Invests More In NCLB, Neediest Students
President's Plan Calls for Largest Pell Grant Increase Since 1974
In Feb. 5, President Bush revealed his education budget proposal for fiscal year 2008, which would provide an increase in resources to improve the nation's public schools overall, promote rigor in high schools and help more students afford college.
The president's request of $56 billion would make bold investments in education by increasing funding for the landmark No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) to $24.5 billionup 41 percent since 2001to reach the goal of every child reading and doing math at grade level by 2014. Overall, it would be an increase of $1.2 billion to help fund the president's priorities for NCLB reauthorization this year, as outlined in his plan Building on Results.
Among the highlights of his budget request are:
$13.9 billion for the Title I Programup 59 percent since 2001to increase support for high schools serving large numbers of students from low-income families, while continuing to fund Title I elementary and middle schools;
$500 million for School Improvement grants to help states restructure, reform and re-staff chronically underperforming schools;
$300 million for Promise scholarships ($250 million) and Opportunity scholarships ($50 million) to expand school choice options for students in low-performing schools;
$365 million for the American Competitiveness Initiative to promote early instruction and high school rigor in core subjects like math, science and critical foreign languages;
$199 million for the Teacher Incentive Fund to reward educators raising student achievement, as well as those who choose to serve in the neediest schools;
$10.5 billion for the Special Education Grants to States Programup 66 percent since 2001to help students with disabilities reach their full potential;
$671 million for English Language Acquisition supportup 50 percent since 2001to help limited English proficient students achieve academic success; and
$15.4 billion for the Pell Grant Programa 76-percent increase since 2001to raise the maximum amount per student to $4,600 in 2008, the largest increase in the program's more than 30-year history; and to $5,400 by 2012.
For a fact sheet on President Bush's budget proposal and for Building on Results, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/ and http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/nclb/buildingonresults.html.
Making History
L.A. County School With Disadvantaged Ethnic Populations Scores Record Achievement
For her first Christmas at Ralph J. Bunche Elementary, an inner-city school in Los Angeles County, Principal Mikara Solomon-Davis gave the teachers framed inspirational quotes, which they hung in their classrooms. One quotation stood above the rest, becoming a motto for the entire school: "Let's give the historians something to write about."
Seven years later, following the staff's innovative and persistent efforts to create a culture of excellence, Bunche has made history. In 2006, it became the first school ever in the Compton Unified School District to win the esteemed California Distinguished School Award. It was also the first in the district to earn the state's Title I Academic Achievement Award, an honor it has held for the past three years. Bunche has merited these recognitions particularly in light of serving mostly disadvantaged African-American and Latino student populations, of which four in 10 are nonnative English speakers.
Proving that neither poverty nor limited English proficiency is necessarily the cause of poor performance, Bunche has doubled overall the percentage of students in grades 2-5 doing math and reading at grade levelfrom 39 percent in 2003 to 84 percent in 2006, and from 34 percent to 65 percent, respectively. In fact, according to Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measures for the last three years, Bunche is on par with schools in the more affluent districts of Santa Monica and Torrance. Even more impressive is that virtually no achievement gap exists among its subgroups, which means nearly all of the students are performing equally well.
"Everybody is addressing this economic divide as the biggest crisis our country and our world are facing," said Principal Solomon-Davis. "If you want to solve that, you have to educate the people on the downside of that divide ... this way they can lift up themselves and their communities, which is true empowerment."
It was the quality of education that children in impoverished schools were receiving that compelled Solomon-Davis to become an administrator. After teaching three years at a school in Compton, where she had been assigned by Teach for Americathe national corps of teachers that places recent college graduates in high-need areasshe set out to unravel the systemic causes of inferior schooling. Believing she could effect change better at the leadership level, she enrolled in Columbia University's Teachers College in New York City to pursue a master's degree in education.
"I was totally impassioned by [teaching], but outraged by what was happening," said Solomon-Davis, who abandoned her plans for law school in favor of the calling to teach.
In 2000, she returned to Compton, a city notorious for its gang violence and abject poverty, this time hired to lead the faltering Bunche Elementary. Undeterred by the issues in the community, which she viewed simply as obstacles to overcome, Solomon-Davis first worked on raising the level of expectations regarding not only what the children could do, but also what the teachers, parents and she could do. "You really have to create a culture of 'no excuses,' which in essence results in a culture of excellence," she asserted.
Those who were not committed to the new changes left that year, thus opening the door for a new crop of teachers. Amber Young, another Teach for America placement, came to the school in fall 2001 and stayed well past her two-year pledge. Now the interim principal until Solomon-Davis returns full-time from maternity leave, Young has become one of the major players credited with the school's progress.
"I do believe what is happening here can be replicated. I don't believe that this is an anomaly," said Young. "It's definitely challenging. It's a lot of hard work. But our children deserve the hard work."
That is why the school has a strict hiring process: to ensure that new teachers are committed to the school's mission, she said, and that they understand a culture of "whatever my kids need, I'm going to do." Before a selection is made, applicants are interviewed by a panel of faculty members and parents and must do a mock lesson to demonstrate their instructional skills.
Given the importance of high-quality teaching to student achievement, resource teacher Angella Martinez says she is always astonished when others ask about the staff's formula for success as if it were a secret. "We get questions like, 'What are you doing with your [English Language Learners]?' We're kind of like, 'Well, it's what we do with all of our studentsgood teaching.'" Martinez, a Teach for America alum who came to Bunche at the same time as Young and who is now responsible for teacher training, said the staff work hard to address the needs of every single student, "so it's not ... a blanket lesson."
The result is instruction that Young describes as "wonderful, engaging and differentiated," which often includes manipulatives such as Skittles candy, to illustrate a lesson on fractions.
At Bunche, the devotion to teaching extends considerably beyond the regular school day. Nearly all 21 teachers stay after school several days a week to tutor students from 2:30 to 4 p.m., while some stay later as part of another program that allows working parents to let their children remain at school until 6 p.m. to receive homework assistance and participate in extracurricular activities in a safe environment.
What's more, these educational opportunities carry over into the summer with a program that substitutes as a day camp for many of the children who cannot afford other summer enrichment experiences. Solomon-Davis, who initiated both the after-school and summer programs, said these efforts have provided invaluable time for remediation and intervention, as proven by the number of participating students who score high on the state exam.
Behind the scenes, there is a lot of teacher collaboration taking place, which is fostered in weekly meetings, where faculty members analyze data, share best practices and brainstorm about future projects for improving student achievement. One extraordinary endeavor borne of these sessions is the adoption of the College Bound initiative designed to introduce children early on to the possibility of higher education. Support for the initiative is evidenced throughout the building, with every classroom and office adopting a college name and their doors decorated with related paraphernalia. For instance, the computer lab is referred to as "Cal Tech" (for the California Institute of Technology) and Young's office is under the banner of the University of Virginia, Solomon-Davis' alma mater. Also, at the beginning of the year, the school hosts a pep rally, at which children wear their classrooms' college colors and get their faces painted with, for instance, a little wildcat's paw to symbolize Northwestern University.
And, in a further attempt to familiarize the students with college life, they are taken on tours of area campuses, primarily those of the University of Southern California and the University of California-Los Angeles, the latter being the institution from which the school's namesake, Ralph Bunche, graduated and went on to become the first African-American to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Financial aid representatives are also invited to Bunche Elementary to speak to the parents of fourth- and fifth-graders about various resources for funding a college education.
Next to improving teacher quality and raising expectations as measures for closing the achievement gap, Solomon-Davis says that increasing accountability for student progress through constant assessments is equally important. "You have to measure on a continual basis [to know] where you are in terms of reaching your goals," she said.
Every Friday students at Bunche take a teacher-developed skills test to check their mastery of the material taught that week. The staff receive the results the following Monday. Based on the same scale as the state's accountability report, student performance is rated from "far below basic" to "advanced." The specifics of the outcomes, discussed in grade-level meetings, inform teachers where they need to adjust instruction.
At the same time that students are working to achieve the state and school's goals, they are also trying to reach their own. At the start of the school year, all of the children fill out a goals sheet that lists their short- and long-term plansfrom what they will accomplish this year to where they will attend college. The sheets, which are decoratively attached to their photos, are posted on the classroom walls, keeping company with the framed quotes Solomon-Davis gave the teachers as well as other reminders of the school's vision for success.
Martinez says that hearing the children talk about their dreams has made her proudest. "Hearing them say, 'When I'm in college, I'm going to take this class,' or 'When I become a doctor, I'm going to work at this hospital'those sorts of things, where they're thinking about their future, about their community, about their place in the world, and they know that they're valued."
By Nicole Ashby
A Healthy Approach
An essential new resource for communities, schools and colleges that offers guidance on strategies to help delay or limit the spread of an influenza pandemic until a vaccine is available was just released by the departments of Education and Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other federal agencies. The publication, Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance: Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the United States, suggests intervention measures such as avoiding large crowds, encouraging telework and closing schools, if necessary.
For an online copy, visit http://www.pandemicflu.gov. Later this year, the Education Department plans to offer additional guidelines to explain how requirements and implementation of federal education programs may be affected.
Around the Country
Illinois A set of donations totaling $4.2 million will help open Chicago's first math and science public high school this fall, city officials announced in February. Named in honor of its donorsExelon Chairman John Rowe and fellow utility company executive ComEd Chairman Frank Clarkthe Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy will serve about 530 students when fully enrolled, and offer a rigorous curriculum that requires six instead of four credits of math and four lab sciences. The academy's school day and school year will be extended to provide for about 33 percent more reading and math instruction. On the Noble Street Charter School campus, the school will be open to all graduating eighth-graders in the city.
Indiana Two virtual public charter schools, the first of their kind in Indiana, received approval last month from officials at Ball State University, the chartering authority, to open for the 2007-08 school year. Created to serve students statewide, the Indiana Virtual Charter School and the Indiana Connections Academy will start with grades K-10 and K-11, respectively. Each student will receive a loaned computer and an Internet connection, and textbooks and other supporting materials throughout the year. State-certified teachers will assign lessons and monitor student progress, communicating online or in person. Thousands of families have already expressed interest in applying for one of the 2,200 slots.
- March
National Women's History Month, an observance sponsored by the National Women's History Project to recognize the contributions of women to American culture. In light of this year's theme, "Generations of Women Moving History Forward," the project's online resource center includes links to research about the Women's Rights Movement, notable Latinas, famous speeches and biographies of female pioneers. Visit http://www.nwhp.org or call 707-636-2888.
- March 1-20
Supplemental Educational Services Regional Workshops, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. This workshop series provides free technical assistance for organizations interested in becoming approved providers of supplemental educational services for disadvantaged students. Locations and dates include: March 1, Bridgeport, Conn.; March 7, Detroit; March 13, Oklahoma City; and March 20, Baltimore. Visit http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/list/fbci/suppserv-workshops.html, or call 1-800-USA-LEARN.
- April 15-21
National Library Week, an observance sponsored by the American Library Association since 1958. This year's theme, "Come Together @ Your Library," is part of a public awareness campaign to promote the value of libraries and their staffs. Visit http://www.ala.org or call 1-800-545-2433.
How do I apply for student financial aid?
More than $80 billion in federal grants, loans and work-study assistance is available to help students pay for postsecondary education. To receive financial aid for the 2007-08 academic year, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to take advantage of these funds. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov is the first step in the process. While the application is also available in paper form, filing online eliminates mail delays and identifies errors that can be corrected immediately. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
Before applying. Register for a Federal Student Aid PIN at http://www.pin.ed.gov. Your PINwhich you will need throughout your college careerserves as your electronic signature on your application, secures your data and allows you to make changes to your application as well as view and print your Student Aid Report. Your PIN application will take 1-3 days to process if an e-mail address is provided, and 7-10 days when only a postal address is submitted. Meanwhile, assemble the documents needed to fill out the FAFSA, including: your most recent income tax return and W-2 forms; driver's license; proof of citizenship; and statements verifying family investments and assets. You may use the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet to help you organize your data before entering it online.
Completing the FAFSA. Once you have gathered the pertinent information, fill out the financial aid form and submit it. If you do not complete the application all at once, the system will save your data and allow you to resume filing later. In addition, once your FAFSA is processed, the information entered will be available next year to file a Renewal FAFSA online.
After applying. Within 72 hours of filing, a Student Aid Report will be generated, listing all of the answers provided on the application. If changes need to be made, select "Make Corrections to a Processed FAFSA" from the "FAFSA Follow-up" section on the FAFSA home page. You may also check the status of your application online at any time.
For more information, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4FED AID (1-800-433-3243).
News Show Looks at Higher Education
Making college education more affordable and accessible for all students in today's global economy will be the focus of the March edition of Education News Parents Can Use, the Department's monthly television program.
Over a year and a half ago, in recognition of the emerging demands of the global marketplace and the vital role that colleges play in helping our students meet such demands, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings launched the Commission on the Future of Higher Education with a very clear purpose: to launch a healthy, national dialogue on the vital issues of accessibility, affordability and accountability. (On March 21-22, the secretary will hold a Higher Education Summit to build on the recommendations of the commission.) Guests on the March show will: discuss the commission's recently released final report, which provides recommendations about how college can be made more accessible to and less costly for students; and explore how the Department, parents, schools and higher education institutions together can put the commission's recommendations into action to better prepare students for college and help them to succeed once enrolled.
Each month, Education News Parents Can Use showcases: schools and school districts from across the country; conversations with school officials, parents and education experts; and advice and free resources for parents and educators.
To learn about viewing options, including webcasts, visit http://www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/, or call toll-free 1-800-USA-LEARN.
Frequently Asked Questions About Education
For quick answers to frequently asked questions about education, the U.S. Department of Education offers an online resource filled with up-to-date information on numerous aspects of federal law, policy and initiatives.
The Web site http://answers.ed.gov answers more than 100 questions related to topics addressed by the Department, including No Child Left Behind, financial aid, special education, school choice, grants and research. Topics are available in a fully searchable format that includes responses with links to additional information from internal and external sources. In addition, some answers are available in Spanish.
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- What kinds of programs do you have to help teachers pay back their loans?
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As an added feature, users can submit an e-mail inquiry to the Department's Information Resource Center, which manages the site, and track the responses to all the questions they have submitted through the "My Stuff" tab.
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This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe, and the universe's reaction to humanity, was the basis for director Stanley Kubrick's immortal film, and lives on as a hallmark achievement in storytelling.
©1968 Arthur C. Clarke; ©1968 Polaris Productions, Inc.; (P)2000 Brilliance Audio
Too many people hail the movie by Stanley Kubrick as brilliant but it pales in comparison to the book, this book is an awsome tale, it sets the standard for space opera. The oration and performance by Dick Hill is exceptionally well done. Where is 2010:Odyssey Two
" watch out for Authors spoiler "
Excellent book,great reader. Arthur c Clark was ahead of his time.Author's comments at the start gave some of the story away. Still loved it.
"The glory and horror of space"
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"The thing's hollow — it goes on forever — and — oh my God — it's full of stars!"
2001: A Space Odyssey is the novel that Arthur C. Clarke wrote so that Stanley Kubrick could develop it into the now-famous movie. It's partly based on two of Clarke's short stories: "Encounter in the Dawn" (1953) and "The Sentinel" (1948). The first story tells of a technologically advanced race that visited Earth millions of years ago, discovered early humans, and gave them some technological jumpstarts (and "one small step toward humanity.") In the second story, humans have finally reached the moon. Much to their excitement and consternation, they discover an ancient alien artifact that may be an alarm to alert aliens when humans manage to get themselves off their little planet.
If you've seen the movie, you know that we see these plotlines unfold and connect in 2001: A Space Odyssey. A related plot involves a spaceship traveling to Saturn that's controlled by a new self-conscious computer named HAL 9000. Perhaps the most famous scenes in the movie (and I think these are some of the best scenes in the book, too) occur when HAL decides to override the astronauts' commands because of his own interpretation of his original instructions (this reason is not explained in the movie). These scenes are probably even more frightening today than they were back in 1968. Clarke perfectly captures our fear that the artificial intelligences we create may become smarter than we are and, therefore, out of our control.
I can't resist Arthur C. Clarke's visions and I have enjoyed everything I've read by him. It's exciting and awe-inspiring to read his speculations about creation, the mysteries of space and time, extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, the freeing of the spirit from the body, the existence and nature of God, and what's "behind the back of space." I also enjoy his theoretical arguments about the speed of light, physics, relativity, wormholes, etc. Clarke's awe of space and his expectation that humans will conquer it is infectious and thrilling. At the same time, the possibility that we, who thought we were alone, may not be, is both exciting and disturbing. Clarke writes beautifully of both the potential glories and horrors of space.
I listened to Dick Hill narrate Brilliance Audio's version of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Dick Hill narrates a lot of old science fiction and here he is as wonderful as he always is. His voice for HAL was so creepy it gave me chills ("Hey, Dave… what are you doing?"). The audiobook begins with an interesting talk by Arthur C. Clarke in which he gives us some context and background for the story, talks a bit about his writing process and collaboration with Stanley Kubrick, and mentions some of the pop culture that the book and movie have spawned. Three sequels to 2001: A Space Odyssey continue the story and address some of the questions that Clarke leaves us with.
"The Movie Makes More Sense Now"
While the movie left me confused and wanting an explanation of what I'd just spent hours watching. The book made me exited to listen to the next in the series.
I, by chance, saw the movie before deciding to pick this up. To me the movie just slowly moved through the paces of, mysterious mission to Jupiter, crazy computer, triumph, crazy drug trip. The ending killed it for me because it made zero sense.
The book fills in the gaps to explain the imagery of the movie and so very much more, the story is well explained and engrossing, so long as you let the imagery take you and are not impatient with the time devoted to detail.
"Excellent Narration - Great Book"
The book needs no introduction and it would be sacrilege to write a review on it. I will confine myself to the audiobook details. Dick Hill brings the book to life. He has many voices and he uses them wisely. His narration leaves us spellbound.
I wanted to listen to the other books in this series. Sadly I don't find them on Audible.com :( Hope you guys add it to the library pretty soon.
Even if you have read the book before, listen to this performance by Dick Hill now. You will not repent it.
"Great Read"
Dick Hill did a great job with the characters, including HAL, and the "preface" interview with Arthur C. Clarke was very interesting and shed light on the movie as well. I haven't watched the movie in years, and I have to admit that listening to this didn't bring back memories of the movie at all, which I think is a credit to the book. This is a great, introspective, and thoughtful journey through space and time, both in the story, and in the context (a lot has changed since this book was written). Enjoy!
"Get it!"
The book is much better than the movie! The movie does not describe anything that is happening and half of the time you're wondering what just happened or if you missed something. This is a nice short audio book and is well worth the price. It's great on a road trip!
"Great story, questionable ending"
In my opinion, this was a 5 star book until the last hour. Most of the story was really straightforward, clever, suspenseful, enjoyable sci-fi until the end. Seems like Clarke was trying to cram all his deeper meaning and allegory into the last few chapters. That being said, the rest of the book was fantastic. I would still recommend it, the ending just wasn't for me.
Simply put, a must series for any Sci-Fi fan. I read this, and still have, all of these in hardback from picking them up at a used book shop ten or twelve years ago. I loved this audio iteration and it truly took me back to why this story is so great.
"A great read."
I loved this book, it is a well paced novel. Clarke's ability to pull you into a world is amazing.
"Great book, excellent narrator"
I really enjoyed this book. It's a simple story with a lot of detailed description but it was so well written that i couldn't put it down. The narrator did a good job in keeping it interesting without overacting. Highly recommended.
"So THAT'S What Happened..."
This whole novel was actually based off of Clarke's previous short story, "The Monolith", but obviously VASTLY expanded upon.
As I'm sure is the case with most people, I saw the film 2001: A Space Odyssey BEFORE having the opportunity to read the book.
Let me tell you - it makes a LOT more content within the movie actually make sense.
The opening scene of the movie with the apes and the monolith actually spans the first SIX chapters of this book. That should give you an idea of the amount of material left out of the film which fills in the curious plot gaps.
I don't want to ruin anything by giving more away, but whether you have seen the movie or not, I believe it is your DUTY as a science-fiction fan to read this book. There aren't many modern-day masterpieces anymore, but this would definitely fall under that category.
PS = Also, do yourself a favor and be sure to check out Arthur C Clarke's library of short stories as well. He is truly a master of the medium.
9.31 / 10.00
"Loved it, but where's the sequel?"
Perfect audio version, loved it, but how come 2010 (the sequel) isn't available on Audible? Books 3 and 4 are! Really would love to listen to it, but I guess I'm going to have to resort to a dead tree version as it isn't even available on Google Play or Kindle :(
"Excellent audio version but...."
Please release 2010. I don't want to listen to the other two books before I hear the second book
"Excellent... but why no 2010 on Audible yet?"
Superb story, I have been patiently waiting for 2010, book 2 in the series to be available on Audible, but we can only get books 1,3 & 4 which seems a bit of a shame? I have seen both the movies and really would like to hear the story and complete the series.. please :)
""My God, it's full of stars""
Anyone even remotely interested in science-fiction, or science-fact for that matter, will love this book.
I first saw the movie during the 1970's, when I was still a young child, and a spark of imagination was ignited. This spark is now a raging inferno that will never be extinguished. Given my age at the time, I was left with gaps, unanswered questions. Years later, these gaps remained, even after seeing the movie again, and the sequel (2010: The Year We Make Contact). This was until I decided to buy the full set of 4 books. After that, these gaps were filled-in, and the questions answered.
Having now listened to the audio book version of this novel, these answers are much more apparent, almost blatently obvious, mainly because you have the opportunity to focus on details when it's read for you.
You are taken on a highly-visual (and detailed) exploration of one of many possible beginnings of mankind, and the Universe, a tour of our own Solar System, and beyond, stretching your imagination further than you thought possible. This is the only restraining factor.....your own imagination.
This is a true 'classic', it really does make you think.....\"What if......\"
"Love at first listen"
Great film, great book. I have listen to this three times and can't wait to do it again. I think it is great.
"The original and best"
This is a classic and way out ahead of the film. the whole plot is more apparent and works really well. Whether you've seen the film or not this is a must!
"Epic in scale, long and satisfying"
The description is rich without being irrelevant, the characters and plot hold you tightly with the full G-force of Clarke's story-telling ability. The introduction by the author is an added bonus. Dick Hill performs rather than merely reads the novel, bringing the atmosphere (or lack of it) lucidly to life. A must-have for all Sci-Fi and movie fans.
"All the thrills you need.."
No matter how well you think you know the story, there's always a little bit that is hidden... Very well read by Dick Hill... true enjoyment.
"Fantastic !"
After reading the RAMA trilogy I wanted to read some more ACC books. This book blew me away, I saw the movie, but the book is lots better and suddenly you understand everything :-).
Even after 35 years this is still a very good classic sci-fi book, although the story could have been written anno 2011... So it's timeless .
I wasn't bored a single time and found his way of writing fantastic. The narrator is also OK
There's also a great introduction, narrated by Arthur himself.
"Don't bother wasting your money"
Very robotic and mechanical sounding voice. Totally ruined any pleasure from listening to what should be, a fabulous story.
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Angelina Jolie, radical strategies for cancer prevention, and genetics denialism
I had been debating whether to blog about Angelina Jolie's announcement last week in a New York Times editorial entitled My Medical Choice that she had undergone bilateral prophylactic mastectomy because she had been discovered to have a mutation in the BRCA1 gene that is associated with a very high risk of breast cancer. On the one hand, it is my area of expertise and was a big news story. On the other hand, it's been nearly a week since she announced her decision, and the news story is no longer as topical as it was. Also, I've already written about it a couple of times on my not-so-super-secret other blog, making the division of blogging…problematic. So, if some of this is a bit repetitive to those who are also fans of my more—shall we say?—insolent persona, I apologize, but try to be patient. I will be doing more than just rehashing a couple of posts from last week (although there will unavoidably be at least a little of that), because there have been even more examples of reactions to Jolie's announcement that provide what I like to consider "teachable moments." I will start by asserting quite bluntly that in my medical opinion, from the information I have available, Angelina Jolie made a rational, science-based decision. How she went about the actual mechanics might have had some less than scientific glitches along the way (more about that later), but the basic decision to remove both of her breasts to prevent breast cancer associated with a BRCA1 mutation that she carried was quite reasonable and very defensible from a scientific standpoint.
One advantage of waiting nearly a week to write about this story is that it provided me with the opportunity to sit back and observe the reactions that Jolie's decision provoked. One thing that I really didn't expect (although in retrospect maybe I should have) is the pure denialism on display that genes have any effect whatsoever on cancer. I say "in retrospect I should have" because I've written at least a couple of times before about how quacks use and abuse the term "epigenetics" in the same way that they abuse the word "quantum" and how they seem to believe that wishing makes it so (through epigenetics, of course!) to the point where they believe that genetics is irrelevant to cancer. Indeed, they go far beyond that, asserting that, in essence, environment is all. From what I've been reading thus far, the second strongest strain of reaction to Jolie's announcement (after revulsion at the "mutilation" of women that it represented to certain quacks) is pure denial that mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes portend such a high risk of ultimately developing breast cancer. This denial is often accompanied by conspiracy mongering about BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations being a "conspiracy" on the part of the "cancer industry" and Myriad Genetics & Laboratories, the company that holds the patents on BRCA1 and BRCA2, to increase genetic testing and preventative mastectomies. Myriad happens to have a complete monopoly on BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing because of this patent and has been criticized for its high prices and stifling of competition. There is currently a case before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding whether human genes are patentable under the law. I'm not a big fan of Myriad, and I'll tell you why later. (Not that it matters; I'm stuck with them for now.) My personal distaste for Myriad Genetics aside, this sort of conspiracy mongering is part and parcel of the quack approach to denying the significance of BRCA1 mutations.
This denial is usually coupled with confident blather that Angelina Jolie didn't need to undergo "disfiguring" surgery to prevent BRCA1-associated breast cancer but instead could have achieved the same—or even better!—risk reduction if only she had used this magic herb or that miracle supplement and making certain "lifestyle" changes. It's utter nonsense, of course, but it's everywhere.
Before I get to the reactions to Jolie's announcement, let's first take a look at what she did, why, and the science behind it.


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Attention! There has been some upgrades happening around Low Tech Combat. This Manifesto is now just one part of a multi day course called Understanding Modern Violence. And it's all free. The below description is just of the Manifesto. You will see links below this article for how to check out the entire course.
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Understanding human to human violence enables you to recognise a violent encounter before it happens. It enables you to avoid places, activities and times that are high risk for certain types of violence.
It enables you to avoid violence.
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Understanding Human Combative Behaviour is about knowing that broadly, there are only two types of violent encounter...
- An Alpha Male encounter, and
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The Human Combative Behaviour Manifesto provides details of both of these types of violent encounters. You will learn the following:
- Know how to recognise high risk places, times and activities for each of the two types of human combative behaviour
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CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College will celebrate Latino Heritage Month from Sept. 17 through Oct. 11 with special events that recognize the contributions made by Latinos and to celebrate culture and traditions.
The month begins with a Kick-off Fiesta from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday in the commons area of Building B of the college, 8900 Route 14. The event will feature Latin American food from multiple countries, a food demo by Chef Maddox of LaPetit de Paris, a showcase of artifacts of Latin America, flamenco dancers, a hands-on craft activity, giveaways, plus traditional Mexican desserts provided by the MCC Hospitality Club.
In addition, area high school students on Sept. 21 will attend MCC's second annual Latino Empowerment Conference, where students will learn about the array of resources available to all college students, including scholarships and financial aid options, degrees and certificates available and career exploration strategies. Students also will hear MCC Latino alumni share their success stories and listen to a lively presentation about goal setting by motivational speaker Ernesto Mejia.
All events are free and open to the public unless noted.
• Study Abroad Seminar: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 19 Room B166-167. Learn about the various destinations to study abroad while attending MCC and the benefits of the MCC Study Abroad Program. The program will be repeated from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 9.
• Second-Annual Latino Empowerment Conference for high school students. 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Sept. 21.
• Spanish Loteria (Bingo): 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 25. This student-only bingo event will be held in the cafeteria.
• Latin American Coffee Tasting: Sept. 27. Students and staff can enjoy Latin American coffees and pastries and stop by to speak with Ted Erski, MCC geography instructor, who will be available to answer questions and explain the coffees represented.
• Bandoleros Performance: 8 to 10 p.m. Sept. 29. The Raue Center welcomes the Bandoleros, a Chicago-based musical force of nature that has mesmerized audiences around the world with its spicy blend of Middle Eastern, Spanish flamenco and Latin flavors. MCC students only may purchase tickets for $10 in the Student Life Office, Room A252.
• Lunch & Learn – Born to Solo and Inspire, Rafael Mèndez, trumpeter and teacher (1906-1981): Noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 3. MCC Speech instructor Ron Compton will feature the life and work of famous Latino musician Rafael Mèndez in Room A211.
• Field Trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Join the college for a field trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art, featuring a tour of the current exhibits in English or Spanish, view of the Pilsen Murals and a visit to a Mexican bakery and an authentic Mexican lunch. Student trip fee is $20. Sign up in the Student Life Office, Room A252.
• Aztec Stories: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 in Luecht Conference Center, Building B, 2:30 to 3:50 p.m. in Room A112, and 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room B166-167. A cultural/educational/musical workshop that will present the world of the ancient Mexica/Aztecs. Participants will learn about many ancient, native indigenous instruments and listen to oral tradition stories that will reintroduce the symbolism and meaning behind some of the instruments. The program is free.
For information about Latino Heritage Month activities, call Sonia Reising, coordinator of multicultural programs, at 815-455-8550.


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A grandfather in Tasmania recounts how he saved his five grandchildren by taking sheltering under a jetty in the sea for three hours as wildfires raged around them. ITV's Paul Davies reports.
As "tornadoes of fire" roared toward their home, the Holmes family fled and then jumped into the sea, clinging to a jetty for three hours to escape wildfires that have devastated Australia.
The blaze spread swiftly in the Tasmanian town of Dunalley, Tim Holmes said. "The next thing we knew everything was on fire, everywhere, all around us," he told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Holmes said he sent his wife Tammy and their five grandchildren -- who are aged between almost 2 and 11 -- to the jetty to seek refuge from the flames, which destroyed three homes owned by the family. "There was no other escape," he added.
Holmes sent a text message to his daughter, Bonnie Walker, showing her children in the water.
"It's still quite an upsetting image," Walker told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. "It's of all of my five children underneath the jetty, huddled up to neck deep sea water, which is cold. I knew that that would be a challenge to keep three non-swimmers above water and with only my mom, dad and our eldest daughter.
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"I spent a lot of time with good friends and prayed like I never prayed before and I think those prayers have been answered."
Holmes recalled how the fire "raged for three hours" on the shore on Friday, surrounding the family with smoke. "Everything was on fire and it was just exploding all over the place," he added.
They managed to escape after Holmes recovered his dinghy. Walker was reunited with her children on Saturday.
Australia's record-breaking heatwave has sent temperatures soaring, melting road tar and setting off hundreds of wildfires - as well as searing new colors onto weather maps.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has added dark purple and magenta to its weather forecasting map to represent temperatures of 51 to 54 degrees Celsius (123.8 to 129.2 Fahrenheit), officials said.
PhotoBlog: Heat, high wind create 'catastrophic' fire condition in Australia
Temperatures on the map were previously capped at 50 degrees Celsius, represented by the color black.
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Tammy Holmes and her grandchildren take refuge under a jetty as a wildfire rages nearby in Dunalley, Australia, on Friday.
No deaths have been reported, although around 100 people haven't been accounted for since last week when a fire destroyed around 90 homes in Dunalley, which is located east of the state capital of Hobart. On Wednesday, police spokeswoman Lisa Stingel said it's likely most of those people simply haven't checked in with officials.
Wildfires are common during the Australian summer. Fires in February 2009 killed 173 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes in Victoria state.
ITV News is NBC News' UK partner. Reuters contributed to this report.
Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters battle blazes across Australia but forecasters warn of hot temperatures coming this weekend. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.


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So get out of the heat and cool off at the newly renovated Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center! New amenities include a winding tubing river, two new slides, a splash pad with fun water features, and lots of extended deck space! The Aquatic Center also features a children's pool area with a tumble bucket, raindrop, starburst, and lemon drops. The Lap Pool area also includes two diving boards and two water slides.
Due to an active wildlife population of bees, only snack foods will be permitted inside the Aquatic Center. Meals are restricted to the shelters and exterior picnic tables. Please limit consumption of snacks and drinks to concessions area, when possible, and dispose of all waste in proper receptacles. We appreciate your help!
Please be aware that the Aquatic Center observes a ten minute break each hour where all patrons must exit all bodies of water and the Splash Pad Playground. We observe these breaks to ensure the safety of each of our guests.
RAIN PASS POLICY - We offer Rain Passes if the facility is closed for 1 full hour prior to 4:00 pm. Patrons must present and remove their admission wristbands to receive a rain pass. No rain passes will be distributed for closures after 4:00 pm, regardless of patrons' time of entry.
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|Children 2 Years & Under
|Seniors (60+) & Children (ages 3-5)
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Through March 31st, we are offering 10% off the Family Season Pass!
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Lost, stolen, or misplaced Season Passes may be replaced for a fee of $25.00. Your Season Pass cannot be used by any other individual.
2016 Aquatic Center Season Pass Application
Please return completed season pass application with full payment to the Aquatic Center or Welcome Center during regular operating hours. We accept payment in the form of cash, in-state check (with valid ID), MasterCard, and Visa. If you are unable to provide the completed application on-site please contact the Recreation Manager for alternate options at (336) 703-2502.
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Joining UTSA's senior quarterback as finalists for the prestigious award are Arizona's Brigetta Barrett (women's track & field), Arkansas' Nathanael Franks (men's track & field), North Carolina's Meghan Lyons (field hockey) and Purdue's Andrea Mingo (women's basketball).
The 2013 Collegiate Wooden Cup recipient, which is presented annually to the student-athlete who is the most outstanding role model that has made the greatest positive influence in the lives of others, is presented by Athletes for a Better World (ABW).
"It's an honor to be a finalist for such a prestigious award and to be mentioned in the same breath as John Wooden is amazing," Soza said. "He is the greatest coach in the history of collegiate athletics, and I try to emulate everything he stood for in my life, both on and off the field. I'm looking forward to an exciting two days in Atlanta and I want to thank Athletes for a Better World and the award committee for giving me the opportunity to experience it with the other four finalists."
Jack Nicklaus, regarded as the greatest golfer in the history of the game, also will be honored for the positive influence he has had on the game of golf and countless individuals who have admired him, as well as for the numerous ways he has contributed to improve the lives of others.
Soza, a two-year team captain, has started under center 20 times in UTSA's first two seasons. The Beeville native has led the Roadrunners to 12 wins during that time as they have made the transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Western Athletic Conference. In November, he was named one of 10 finalists for the 2012 Awards and Recognition Association Sportsmanship Award.
Soza has been just as impressive away from the playing field. He is an active member of UTSA's community service program in addition to serving as the president of the school's student-athlete advisory committee. Soza also maintains a near-perfect grade-point average (3.95) in kinesiology.
John Wooden, who won 10 National Championships from 1964-75 as the head men's basketball coach at UCLA, is regarded as the greatest college coach of any sport. He is universally regarded as one of the finest human beings to ever grace the world of sports, and his character, conduct and selfless gifts stand at the highest level by any standard.
When Coach Wooden learned about Athletes for a Better World, he gave authorization to attach his name to this annual award and attended and addressed the inaugural event in Los Angeles back in 2005. In his honor, the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup is presented to two distinguished athletes, one collegiate and one professional, for their character and leadership both on and off the field and for their contributions to sport and society.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/199316
- Title
- Grafting of thin organic films by electrooxidation of arylhydrazines
- Author(s)
- Malmos, Kristoffer; Iruthayaraj, Joseph; Ogaki, Ryosuke; Kingshott, Peter; Besenbacher, Flemming; Pedersen, Steen U.; Daasbjerg, Kim
- Abstract
- Anodic oxidation of arylhydrazines in aqueous solution leads to formation of a chemisorbed monolayer on the electrode surface of both glassy carbon and gold. The grafting process occurs in a three-electron process, in which the arylhydrazine is oxidized to the actual grafting agent, that is, the corresponding aryl radical, via the formation of the aryldiazene as intermediate. Analysis of the modified surface by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and polarization modulation infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy shows conclusively that the bonding to the surface does not occur through the hydrazine group but rather through the aryl group after expulsion of nitrogen. In general, the method is found to be tolerant toward variations in the experimental conditions, but at high pH (>7), the grafting rate increases considerably and multilayers may be formed. The more efficient grafting at high pH can be attributed to an increase of the rate of the deprotonation steps in the oxidation mechanism, the result of which will be that the aryl radical formation takes place close to the surface to be modified. In general, the monolayer exhibits a low susceptibility toward further grafting due to a lowering of the electron transfer rate and the occurrence of physisorption. In particular, at high concentrations of the arylhydrazine, physisorbed products formed during the grafting process are layered on top of the chemisorbed film, hence enhancing the blocking effect and precluding further growth.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Industrial Research Institute Swinburne
- Source
- Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Vol. 115, no. 27 (Jul 2011), pp. 13343-13352
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0303 Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural); 0904 Chemical Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Aryl; Arylhydrazines; Covalent modification; Diazonium salts; Electrochemical oxidation; Electrodes; Electrooxidation; Glassy carbon; Monolayers; Phenylhydrazine; Reduction
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society
- 1932-7447
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- Copyright © 2011 American Chemical Society.
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Diocese of Ossory, Ireland
Founded in 549. Early missionaries include Saint Kieran and Saint Canice. Suffragan of the archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland. Interesting relics of earlier days of the diocese are its Norman castles, round towers, and ruins of Kells Priory, Inistioge, the Dominican priory of Rosebercon, the Cistercian abbey of Jerpoint, the Franciscan Black Abbey, and Saint John's priory. The old cathedral at Kilkenny dating from about 1200, one of the largest ecclesiastical buildings of Ireland, has been in Protestant hands since the Reformation; extensive restorations were made in 1865. Notable bishops include
- Archbishop Francis Patrick Moran
- Archbishop John Thomas Troy
- Bishop Abraham Brownrigg
- Bishop Colman O'Shaughnessy
- Bishop Edward Walsh
- Bishop James Bernard Dunne
- Bishop Kyran Marum
- Bishop Laurence Forristal
- Bishop Malachy Dulany
- Bishop Patrick Collier
- Bishop Patrick Shee
- Bishop Peter Birch
- Bishop Séamus Freeman
- Bishop Thomas Burke
- Bishop Thomas Strong
- Bishop William Dalton
- Bishop William Kinsella
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Minn. tobacco tax may give boost to e-cigarettes
A looming increase in Minnesota's cigarette tax is leading to new interest in electronic cigarettes as an alternative to traditional smoking.
A Minnesota Public Radio report says shop owners in the Twin Cities are seeing increased demand in so-called "e-cigs." They credit the $1.60-per-pack tax increase that goes into effect for regular cigarettes next week.
Sina War runs the Uptown Vapor Shoppe, an e-cigarette store she opened in south Minneapolis two months ago. She opened a second location in Maplewood last weekend, and other outlets have also popped up in recent years.
Customers say they like being able to get a nicotine fix without inhaling tobacco smoke.
Skeptics say e-cigarettes are still unhealthy, and some are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to play a stronger role in regulating them.
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- 1Houston Medical Center
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Warner Robins, Georgia 31093
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1120 Morningside Dr
Warner Robins, Georgia 31069
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- 3Medical Center Central Georgia
777 Hemlock St
Warner Robins, Georgia 31201
(478) 633-100
- 4Children's Hospital
888 Pine St
Warner Robins, Georgia 31201
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- 5Coliseum Ctr Behavioral Health
340 Hospital Dr
Warner Robins, Georgia 31217
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- 6Coliseum Medical Center
350 Hospital Dr
Warner Robins, Georgia 31217
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- 7Peach Regional Medical Center
601 Bluebird Blvd
Warner Robins, Georgia 31030
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- 8Coliseum Northside Hospital
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Warner Robins, Georgia 31210
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- 9Central Georgia Rehab Hospital
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- 10Bleckley Memorial Hospital
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- 11Taylor Regional Hospital
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|Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich signed legislation authorizing the IDNR to provide the fee exemptions, acknowledging the contributions of Illinois residents who are returning from service abroad or who were mobilized by the President as an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces, the Illinois National Guard, or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Special Pass provides qualifying military members, and guard and reserve members who were mobilized, to camp at IDNR campgrounds (camper responsible for utility, rent-a-tent and cabin fees) free of charge. The pass also offers a combined Sportsman's License and Habitat Stamp for hunting and fishing, and an archery or firearm deer permit if requested and available.
Military members are eligible for free sport fishing, hunting and camping for one year for each year (and portion of one year) served.
To receive an Armed Forces Special Pass from the IDNR, qualifying military members must appear in person at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources headquarters, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, within two years of their return from abroad or release from mobilization, provide verification of dates of service, and provide a photo ID.


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I am back to work and have some pumping questions.
1. I have read that a full pumping session is 10-15 minutes. I have 2-3 letdowns and produce 2-3 ounces in about 5-7 minutes. My breasts are soft after this time. Do I need to keep pumping the full 10-15 minutes?
2. After my first pumping session, I usually have the bottles in the fridge or in a cooler with an ice pack. For my second pumping session, can I pump directly into the same bottles (adding warm milk to cold milk) or do I need to pump into new bottles? Or should I not chill my first pumping session?
3. I have a cold right now, and my pediatrician said it's actually good to still breastfeed/pump while I'm sick so that the baby can get the antibodies (I think that's what she said!) It is also OK if I freeze some of the milk to use for later?
Thanks for your help!


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Building on President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which calls for steady, responsible steps to reduce carbon pollution and reduce energy bills for U.S. businesses, the Energy Department today announced an award of $10 million for six projects to help small commercial buildings save money by saving energy.
These small commercial buildings are less than 50,000 square feet in size and include schools, churches, strip malls, restaurants, and grocery stores. The six projects are aimed at developing user-friendly tools and resources that can be easily deployed at any small building. The Energy Department's $10 million investment across these six projects will be matched by at least $14 million in private sector funding.
"Energy efficiency represents a huge opportunity to help the businesses across the country save money by saving energy," said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. "As the president made clear in his Climate Action Plan, energy efficiency is one of the clearest and most cost-effective opportunities to save businesses and communities money while curbing harmful emissions."
In the United States, the commercial building sector—of which more than 90% are small buildings—consumes about 20% of all U.S. energy. According to studies by the department's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, small buildings have tremendous potential to save energy and improve their bottom lines. For example, small fast food restaurants have the potential to cut energy use by up to 45%, and a 10% reduction in energy costs can improve grocery stores' profit margin by 16%.
Still, small building owners and operators often lack the capital and resources available to large commercial building owners and operators. Hassle-free tools and practices that require little time, technical expertise, and financial investment offer the best opportunity for small buildings to save money on their utility bills. The projects announced today are focused on addressing these challenges and include:
BlocPower ($1.9 million DOE investment)—Based in New York, BlocPower will develop a crowd-sourcing website to help market, finance, and install energy efficiency retrofits for 1,500 small buildings including churches, schools, small businesses, and non-profits in low-income communities across the country. As part of an initial pilot program, the project will target small building retrofits in Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Baltimore, Maryland. BlocPower will also partner with companies in these areas to train local residents in small building retrofits.
EcoCity Partners ($322,978 DOE investment)—Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, EcoCity Partners will lead a project to design and offer pre-packaged technology retrofit options by building type and size, business type, and climate zone to help small commercial building owners identify the best approach. The project will also help evaluate commercial property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for small buildings and aims to conduct audits and retrofits at 50 buildings under a pilot program.
Ecology Action of Santa Cruz, Inc. ($2 million DOE investment)—Based in Santa Cruz, California, Ecology Action will leverage its existing network of contractors to use low-cost, high-impact tools to analyze and implement deep energy retrofits and financing options that are appropriate to small buildings. These efforts are expected to reach about 900 small buildings and support retrofits in at least 300 small buildings in northern California.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ($2 million DOE investment)—Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is partnering with Architecture 2030 to develop a 2030 District program for small commercial office and retail buildings, including a technical toolkit that provides guidance and resources for building owners and operators. The guidance will also include financial modeling and best practices on service agreements and partnerships that can lower transaction costs for small commercial projects. At its initial stage the project will impact 25 to 40 buildings across the current fleet of 2030 Districts, including Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles. By 2015, the project expects to support five to 10 new 2030 Districts nationwide.
National Trust for Historic Preservation ($2 million DOE investment)—The National Trust for Historic Preservation will partner with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to provide low-cost energy efficiency services to small businesses in California, Wisconsin, New York, and Washington State, leveraging the Trust's National Main Street Center—a network of communities focused on preservation-based economic revitalization. The project will also analyze Green Button data from over 10,000 buildings in these states to unearth new opportunities for energy savings.
Southface Energy Institute ($1.9 million DOE investment)—Southface Energy Institute will help develop simple, affordable energy efficiency evaluation and upgrade tools that meet or exceed the Architecture 2030 Challenge targets, including a 50% energy improvement in new construction and a 20% energy improvement from upgrades to existing buildings.
The institute will also partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Georgia Tech to develop training materials to help local contractors to conduct energy audits for about 240 small buildings in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.
See more information on the Energy Department's broader efforts to help commercial buildings across the United States save money by saving energy, make our businesses more competitive, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


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Tempe Mission Palms Hotel Remains Top Tempe Hotel on TripAdvisor
February 12, 2013
For several years, Tempe Mission Palms Hotel has ranked number one in Tempe, Arizona on TripAdvisor. A website where travelers can rate their favorite hotels, restaurants, and things-to-do, TripAdvisor is the authority in online travel reviews.
As many people do plan their vacations using online resources, TripAdvisor is tha great source for all destination-related tips and reviews. Whether you are looking for a hotel, restaurant, historic site, or tour, you will find helpful reviews from fellow travelers. Destinations are ranked from "excellent to poor" and often have photos taken from real travelers. In addition, planners may find the forums helpful for asking others questions about their future trip, and getting the "inside scoop" from the locals.
Tempe Mission Palms is proud to have received the "Certificate of Excellence" award from TripAdvisor. We are thankful to so many wonderful guests that have posted helpful reviews about their stay, and we look forward to continuing our number one status in Tempe!


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Did you know?
Great white sharks were declared a protected species in South African waters before anywhere else in the world.
Gansbaai's shark whisperers are at the forefront of understanding the behaviour of one of nature's most misunderstood and magnificent predators – the great white shark.
Marine and shark conservationist Wilfred Chivell is the owner of Marine Dynamics, a Fair Trade Accredited shark cage-diving operation based in Kleinbaai.
A former spear fisherman and professional wreck diver, Chivell doesn't whisper, he shouts (not literally) on behalf of great white sharks, and is the founder of Sharkwatch SA, a scientific research shark conservation programme. On a shark cage-diving tour with Wilfred, you'll see and experience great white sharks in their natural habitat, and learn about the plight of sharks worldwide from one of the country's most experienced shark conservationists.
Mike Rutzen runs Shark Diving Unlimited, a shark cage-diving company in Gansbaai. As a safety diver for film crews, Rutzen was initially fearful of great whites.
Soon, though, he became utterly smitten with the huge ocean predators, and has made understanding human-shark interactions his life's work. He is a shark behaviour expert and has free dived for hundreds of hours with great whites, learning to interpret their body language.
Rutzen's pioneering work includes exploring the technique of putting sharks into a state of immobility by stroking their snouts, a method taught to him by Caribbean-based marine biologist Christina Zenato. He has also been featured on the Discovery Channel, the National Geographic channel and Animal Planet.
Shark Diving Unlimited, together with the South African Department of Marine and Coastal Management, is actively involved in the DNA sampling and satellite and acoustic tagging of sharks for research purposes.
Andre Hartmann pioneered the technique of free diving with great white sharks, and he has free dived with as many as seven at a time.
Hartmann's free diving exploits have featured on BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel documentaries, and he's available as a personal shark experience tour guide for cage-diving in Gansbaai.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Marine Dynamics Tours
Email: email@example.com
Tel: +27 (0)28 384 1005/+27 (0)82 380 3405
Shark Diving Unlimited
Email: email@example.com
Tel: +27 (0)28 384 2787/+27 (0)82 441 4555
South African Shark Conservancy
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: +27 (0)28 312 3029
How to get here
It's best to drive yourself from Cape Town, on the N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass. Continue over Houwhoek Pass, and take the R43 turnoff to Hermanus, go straight through Hermanus. Keep straight, past Stanford, and do not turn off anywhere. The road will take you to Gansbaai. A number of intercity coach services travel to Hermanus.
Best time to visit
High season for great white sharks in Gansbaai is mid-April to mid-September.
Around the area
Beaches, fynbos hikes, nature reserves, golf, whale-watching
Tours to do
Eco-boat tours to see whales, marine birds and mammals.
Get around
Your operators can arrange transfers on request, hire a car, or enquire about shuttle services from Hermanus.
Length of stay
Trip lasts four to five hours; plan for half a day.
What to pack
If you're cage-diving, operators supply all equipment.
Where to stay
The Great White House, located at Marine Dynamics, sleeps six people. There are plenty of accommodation options in Gansbaai and Hermanus.
What's happening
The Hermanus Whale Festival, usually during the last week of September.


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The New Suspension Is More Compliant, Even With The Shocks And Struts Set On Full Firm
One of the advantages of building a third-gen GM F-body is having a pretty stout chassis to start with. When they were new, the Z28 and WS6 cars were among some of the best-handling machines ever to grace the performance car market. Despite having been used and abused, our 88 Firebird still drove surprisingly decent after we rescued it from the previous owner and bolted on a set of Edelbrock wheels with Yokohama treads to replace the ancient dry-rotted rolling stock. But thats not to say there wasnt room for improvement.
The 80,000 hard miles had taken their toll on the struts and shocks, so the damping wasnt quite adequate at higher speeds, causing the car to bounce a few times after hitting a bump on the freeway. That not-so-safe feeling was compounded by a persistent thunk sound coming from somewhere under the car. And the stock four-wheeler ride height wasnt doing anything for our image. We felt it was due time to go through the chassis, but you expect more than a stock rebuild from Car Craft, right?
We headed out to the Edelbrock empire in Torrance, California, to get the Bird outfitted with all the third-gen goodies offered by big E. Tokico supplied us with its excellent five-position adjustable struts and shocks, which should help us dial in the car if we ever get around to autocrossing it. Now the cars a blast to drive at any speed, and strangely enough, the new suspension is more compliant, even with the shocks and struts set on full firm. Follow along and see how it was done.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/226951
- Title
- Physical properties of galactic winds using background quasars
- Author(s)
- Bouche, N.; Hohensee, W.; Vargas, R.; Kacprzak, G. G.; Martin, C. L.; Cooke, J.; Churchill, C. W.
- Abstract
- Background quasars are potentially sensitive probes of galactic outflows provided that one can determine the origin of the absorbing material since both gaseous disks and strong bipolar outflows can contribute to the absorption cross-section. Using a dozen quasars passing near spectroscopically identified galaxies at $z\sim0.1$, we find that the azimuthal orientation of the quasar sight-lines with strong MgII absorption (with EW>0.3 \AA) is bi-modal: about half the MgII sight-lines are aligned with the major axis and the other half are within 30deg. of the minor axis, showing that bipolar outflows contribute significantly to the MgII cross-section. This bi-modality is also present in the instantaneous star-formation rates (SFRs) of the hosts. For the sight-lines aligned along the minor axis, a simple bi-conical wind model is able to reproduce the observed MgII kinematics and the MgII dependence with impact parameter b, (EW $\propto b^{-1}$). Using our wind model, we can directly extract key wind properties such as the de-projected outflow speed $V_{out}$ of the cool material traced by MgII and the outflow rates. The outflow speeds are found to be 150-300 \kms, i.e. of the order of the circular velocity, and smaller than the escape velocity by a factor of ~2. The outflow rates are typically two to three times the instantaneous SFRs. Our results demonstrates how background quasars can be used to measure wind properties with high precision.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies. Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
- Source
- Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 426, no. 2 (Oct 2012), pp. 801-815
- Publication year
- 2012
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences
- Keyword(s)
- Absorption lines; Dynamics; Galaxy evolution; Galaxy formation; Haloes; Intergalactic medium; Kinematics; Quasars
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- 0035-8711
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 The Authors Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society copyright © 2012 RAS.
- Peer reviewed


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Each year World Breastfeeding Week has a theme. This year's theme marks the 25th anniversary of the WHO Code that protects against the inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes. What better way to highlight the fact that, after 25 years, mothers still need to be able to make well informed feeding decisions, free from promotional activities by manufacturers and distributors? http://www.who.int/nutrition/publica...de_english.pdf
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Near the end of Apollo 13, Tom Hanks (as Cmdr. Jim Lovell) was describing the events that lead to the accidental explosion aboard the Odyssey service module on the ill-fated 1970 mission to the moon. "It was a minor defect that occurred two years before I was even named the flight's commander," he explained. I imagine that's what it must have been like for Sony on late Sunday afternoon when thousands of PlayStation 3's decided to take a 24-hour break in observance of a non-existent leap year, programmed into the system without anybody seeming to notice.
There was a slim chance that the situation could develop into a full-fledged fiasco, and it inadvertantly pointed out the potential dangers of surrendering control of your purchased games to a central authority.
Then late on Monady night, things just got crazy over at Infinity Ward. But you've already read a lot about that. This week's edition of Feedback tackles both of these topics with Adam, Patrick, Abbie, Sterling, and myself rounding out the table. And to cap it off, we threw in our reactions to yesterday's new Metroid: Other M trailer. Spoiler: I hate it. But I have yet to determine if the hatred is rational or irrational.
(We're not usually negative people, I swear.)
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