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Her: Are you serious? Are you actually raising your hand right now?
Me: Yes. Mrs. blahaha (protecting her privacy) is my teacher
Her: Well has she ever taught you about contractions, and how you aren't ever supose to use them in a formal essay?????
Me: No (however i was aware of this rule)
she walks over to the board and writes "aren't" and "can't" on it
Her: You are never supose to use contractions on a formal essay. if you used this grammer in a letter to your boss or for a job, he would laugh at you and you would look like an idiot. You only ever us contractions in an informal letter.
Me: But i the format i used on my paper was a letter to my friend
then she walks away pretending to not hear me, and go's to pick on someone else. after another 10 minutes of lighting into another student, she walks over to my table again. she makes my friend stand up and read what he wrote for his paper. it wasnt a great paper by any means, but most of the kids in this class are in there for a reason. very few could actually write a good story. After he reads it out loud, she procedes to absolutly rip into him. we didnt learn anything at all. All she did was yell at us
Edit: i didnt mean to offend any teachers or others who might take offense to this
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Ham and Swiss Brunch Bake
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Ready Time: 75 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (12 oz.) container cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 2 cups finely chopped cooked ham
- 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese with chive and onions (from 8 oz. tub)
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
- BEAT eggs in large bowl. Stir in cottage cheese. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and all remaining ingredients except cream cheese; mix well. Drop cream cheese by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into egg mixture; fold in. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- BAKE 40 to 45 minutes or until set in center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.
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I would top him off with one oz after 3 separate feedings.
I would top him off with one oz after 3 separate feedings.
Way too lazy for formula
[QUOTE=@llli*sambai2;1189474]After his 4 month check up they wanted me to follow each feeding with Neosure, but he refused. QUOTE]
Was it straight Neosure or EBM fortified with Neosure b/c my LO happily took it if it was my milk with Neosure added in
Full time working mama to a precious
Due date was 05/02/2011 - born 04/04/2011 at 36 weeks exactly.
and 14 months and still going strong
Mama to my all-natural boys: Ian, 9-4-04, 11.5 lbs; Colton, 11-7-06, 9 lbs, in the water; Logan, 12-8-08, 9 lbs; Gavin, 1-18-11, 9 lbs; and an angel 1-15-06
18+ months and for Gavin, born with an incomplete cleft lip and incomplete posterior cleft palate
Sealed for time and eternity, 7-7-93
Always babywearing, cosleeping and cloth diapering. Living with oppositional defiant disorder and ADHD. Ask me about cloth diapering and sewing your own diapers!
Mama, hang in there, this must be really tough and stressful! But it sounds like you're doing your best to do what's right for your LO!
You mentioned that he won't eat solids or take formula? If he's having tummy trouble already, I wonder if solids or formula would just make things worse? It sounds like your thinking of trying to pump, maybe pumping as often as you can would give you enough BM to supplement with that? At least until he gets a little older and is maybe more ready for solids. What ever you do, just remember that (as pp said) nursing doesn't have to be an all or nothing thing!
I'm Colleen
Mama to
Silas born May 2009 ~ Nursed 18 mos, weaned during pregnancy, unweaned at 24 months, still nursing when he feels like it
Lola born March 2011 ~ The Mary Lou Retton of toddler nursing
Married to Brandon
Using cloth on both bums
We hibernate together
I think the formula and the solids definitely make things worse for him. Last night I gave him 4 ounces of ebm and he was up most of the night arching his back and refusing to nurse. I think it was because he ate more than his tummy could handle so I will be doing the ebm spread out through the day. I never did add the neosure to the bm, one because my dr didn't suggest it and I'd hate for him not to take that and ruin that good stuff!!
My girls will start school on Thursday and I'm hoping to add a pumping into my morning.
Also today was a good day so hopefully this is a beginning, crossing my fingers.
Again thanks for all the support, I really needed/need it. Yesterday was a real bad day!!!


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Ancient Mayan Cancun has more than left its mark on the modern incarnation of the city - most obviously in the form of Chichen Itza, the cultural center of Cancun. The Kukulkan Pyramid forms a striking figurehead, standing at a height of over 75 feet as part of the ancient mysterious city. Take advantage of Cancun's rental cars since it's also worth spending some time at the archaeological site so that you can experience the less obvious points of attraction, such as the Cenotes (sinkholes), an ideal setting for a solid day's freshwater swimming. No matter what your adventure preference, you will create lasting memories during your stay.Interact with nature
Enjoy views of the Cancun jungles with some horseback riding --it's the freest way to explore the matchless destination of Cancun, a truly different taste of the Mexican way of life. And why not swim with dolphins? You can be a part of their aquatic world, and experience their serenity and benevolence face-to-face. And if that's still not enough then why not tour Xcaret, an ancient Mayan village which now comprises an underground river, aquarium, and aviary? It's a truly unique experience - an otherworldly paradise.
If thinking outside the box is your thing, spend some time in Tulum; set atop a cliff overlooking the Caribbean, Tulum is home to Xel-Ha, the world's largest natural aquarium. Tulum's structures date back more than seven centuries, and the 40-foot high El Castillo pyramid is the aesthetic focus.Regional specialties
Downtown Cancun gives a taste of the local way of life with a plethora of regional specialties ready and waiting. Be it indigenous cuisine, live music, or local handicrafts you're after, it's all there; it's a taste of the true Mexicana to contrast with the Americanized city center. Book your stay at hotels in Cancun and indulge.
Accommodation can mainly be found in the Cancun hotel zone, an area shaped like a '7' featuring bridges connecting to the mainland where hotels in Cancun, Mexico are eagerly awaiting you. Rough beaches envelop the vertical side of the '7', while the horizontal end provides a tropical paradise for surfers and sun-seekers alike. The 14-mile beach stretch is where the city comes alive at night; the vast selection of bars and clubs means there is bound to be one to suit your taste. The area undertakes the great feat of transforming itself from the world's second largest coral reef during the daytime to a lively party city at night.


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Steve Dalby has a big problem. As the chief regulatory officer at Australian internet service provider iiNet Ltd. (
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Much like Australia, the U.S. is currently considering heaping a plan to
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on top of the growing framework of non-transparent, warrantless surveillance methods.
In both nations the big pushback is coming from interne service providers and internet software service providers like Google.
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A couple weeks ago I gave a presentation to a crowd at the Big Design Conference around how we can quickly learn from our customers using a variety of different methods. In the past when I've worked with a number of large organizations, moving fast has always been an issue – but many organizations today have cracked the code, and despite their size they move quickly to learn and adjust to make better products for their customers. Products that they truly find value in and enjoy.
If you missed Big Design, it's a great Dallas area conference, you can see the recap of the conference here via seen.co.
The title of the presentation comes from the mantras of startups: "Fail Fast", "Move Fast & Break Things", "Keep Shipping" – these are all great slogans, but unknown to many – these are really all about learning. It's about getting things in front of your customers early, and often. Watching – and learning. Finding what ideas were not quite as brilliant as you once thought – and finding this out as fast and cheap as possible.
With my background in User Experience and customer research, I'm always curious with how they fit in this model. Taking from Agile, Lean, and User Centered Design I went over the build-measure-learn process, and how you can start to shape your organization to move fast, without leaving your customers behind.
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During the presentation I asked a series of questions around how often and how close everyone gets to their end customer. Unfortunately not enough, but there was enough discussion at the end to show that everyone wants to learn from their customers in meaningful ways – we just need to find ways to break down these barriers to do so.
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Gabriel Bryant of Clovis shows his support for Cannon Air Force Base as a delegation of New Mexico politicians talk to people outside Marshall Junior High School after the BRAC regional hearing. (Staff photo: John Eisel)
By Leslie Radford: CNJ Staff writer
They lined up 5,000 American flags, shoe-polished windows with "We love Cannon," created a human "Keep Cannon" sign, honked horns and sported "Operation: Keep Cannon" T-shirts and buttons.
Their mission: Show Base Realignment and Closure commissioners that eastern new Mexico doesn't want to lose Cannon Air Force Base.
"I have been here 61 years," said Deloris Eichenberger, who helped make the human sign from red and yellow posterboard. "I can't imagine Clovis without Cannon."
Whether the show of support — officials estimated several thousand participated in the parade and post-hearing rally — will help in removing Cannon from the list of bases targeted for closure remains to be seen. But BRAC commissioners could not help but be aware of the vocal crowd as they traveled from their hotel to the regional hearing at Marshall Junior High.
Gov. Bill Richardson said the people were evidence of the "human side" of a base closing.
"You saw them waving their flags, welcoming you — thousands of patriotic Americans who have dedicated their lives to Cannon, strengthening its value to the military," Richardson told commissioners.
Prince Street and Commerce Way began to fill with Cannon supporters by 6 a.m. Friday, more than two hours before the hearing began. Cannon supporters throughout the region decorated with a patriotic theme intended for a Whirlwind bus shuttling the six BRAC commissioners to Marshall.
"If the base were to close, I would lose a lot of business," said Andrea Lupo, owner of Sparkle Cleaners. She said her dry-cleaning business holds the dry-cleaning account for the base.
"I think it's important to let these guys know we care," Lupo said.
Qwest officials said they would lose many of their crew members if the base were to close. Employees lined up five utility trucks at the corner of Prince and Commerce and raised buckets holding the American flag.
Volunteer organizations also said losing the base would be detrimental to their services as a large percentage of volunteers are base employees and spouses. Groups from ENMRSH, the hospital auxiliary, Roosevelt General Hospital and other organizations that rely on volunteer services held large banners in support of Cannon.
After the Cannon portion of the BRAC hearing, local radio station KSMX brought rally-goers together to form a human-sign. More than 1,000 people helped spell "Keep Cannon" for a television station's news helicopter.
Wendy Sharpe of Portales held up part of an "E" in the sign.
"It was a blessing to be part of it. It was a blessing to hold this," Sharpe said. She was juggling one of the sign's red poster boards along with a soda and a "Keep Cannon" poster. Her arms she said, were tired from holding signs and waving flags all morning.
Others said the posterboard made great shade in the afternoon's sun. For Portales' Sharon Cavett, fighting Friday's 90-degree heat was a small price to pay in order to send the message.
"It's hard to put in perspective, when you're standing in your little spot with your little sign. But I feel proud to be here. It was hot, but I think it will be worth it," she said.


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text: God, aleins, myths, legends, and my story... Susan Teixeira posted:8/15/2013 12:43:22 PM Hello, My name is Susan Teixeira, I am 43 y/o and live in Fall River Massachusetts. Up until recently I was a nurse; although my education is limited to stated carrier I consider myself to be somewhat well read. Although I was raised loosely Catholic the questions I asked led me to science while my peers still believed in Santa Claus. I had always been a die hard skeptic. I never considered that anything was "supernatural"; if it exists it is part of what is natural whether or not it was a topic well understand by me or the majority. I didn't believe in life after death I thought it would be like the "nothing" before birth; it didn't frighten me although I wasn't in any particular hurry. I am not a person who comes to conclude anything without ample evidence. I am also not an attention seeking individual. What I am about to share hasn't been well received and has caused the kind of attention that I really don't desire but I feel it is profound enough to put my head on the chopping block for! Although I considered God to be an "imaginary friend for grown ups" I was a wide eyed child with a telescope in the backyard hoping for evidence of alien life in my life time. I had a premise, "If there were to be a God he would be the ultimate "extraterrestrial, you can't have made it and be from there right"? In the spirit of "seek and yeah shall find" I was researching Martian anomalies when reality as I knew it disappeared! Back in March of 2011 while combing through Martian imagery I found anomalies so numerous (some no others have) that I wondered if the tax payers were shelling out billions to take pictures that nobody looked at! I than considered based on my findings that there were a couple of geeks at Google or NASA who couldn't get #$%@ and spent their time on useless pranks! This is when a multifaceted, ever present, and expanding experience began to unfold that prior to inception would have been considered beyond the realm of reality by me! When it began I initially went to all walks of life from the scientific to the religious looking for someone to tell me what was happening to me! No one would even listen unless you count those who considered what I had to say requiring a diagnosis. Over the past 2+ years I have shifted through the archives of humanity utilizing my experience as a guide for directing my search. What I have become certain of is not what anyone is prepared to hear. It overlaps things considered incompatible, "science and God"! Although there is no simple explanation to what has happened or where I fit in with the mix I would share it with anyone for the asking. Unfortunately to sum up every second of every day for the past 2 and a half years is impossible I wish to tell you what I know because of it. I ask that you read it in its entirety before deciding that I'm full of @#$%. By the way, I can "PROVE" it to anyone willing to commit the time and in possession of an adequate knowledge base along with critical thinking skills. We do come from a single creator! We are part of a collective consciousness that has sub-divided self to create an "us" from "one" something like being able to make your own imaginary friends real. This reality we call life up to this point served only as a baseline of existence for the "one" with intent to fit in. How we are being created is our circumnavigation around each other with the belief of a "material" existence and "free will"! What we are is the sum total of our experience believed as independent and consciousness, a cymatically controlled permittivity not unlike an intricately woven hologram! Every last experience we have had is pre-written right down to an itch you scratch similar to a computer program. Reality is projected through you to experience it. (See the findings of Dr. S. James Gates, neurologists such as John-Dylan Haynes, and I invite you to watch the five part series "holographic universe" on YT). Our reality needed to have "a" history, mystery, and diversity for the continuation of creativity; we also needed something to do. It also had to demonstrate aspects of good and bad, pleasure and pain, gain and loss, along with the illusion of death for the appreciation of life. If you remove the negatives as if they never existed there is no way to measure what is good. If you were always in a state of ecstasy how would you define pleasure? If nothing were ever scary how would you measure feeling secure; where would a scary movie come from? If nothing were ever scary than nothing would be! Every possible aspect of existence within the larger framework of a perceived physical universe needed to take place to make the "us" real. The first "one" is currently his own puppet under his previously written story line and unaware of his true nature. My part in the story has been so upon his awakening with the change program known as "paradise" he wouldn't exist in a world where there was no one to relate to. Yes, I know who he is! We are bound for an existence where there truly are no physical rules or time limitations while maintaining the novelty of existence they way we know it. There will be no "worship" just friendship which is the only thing you need to work at to gain and maintain. "Do unto others as you would have done to you"! Forever is a long time to walk alone. History going back to the Mayan and Sumerian cultures speaking of the great gods is a map for understanding what is taking place now. We are the "Annunaki" or "great gods" at the end of our creation coming full circle! When? Not soon enough for me! Watch for signs related to "ALL" prophecy even what may seem strange to you. Watch the crop circles and study what the ancient symbols mean along with astronomical alignments. Doctrine (like the bible) has many meanings especially to me. When you read anything make positive interpretations... Hail: acclaim enthusiastically, Thunder: any loud resounding noise, lightening: to enlighten, virgin: unaware etc... Apocalypse comes from a Greek prefix and suffix, "reveal and conceal", or to reveal what has been concealed"! This is the beginning not the end! If we knew the truth it wouldn't have worked (The great deception). We have "all" paid for our right to exist and the time is coming where we get to play in the big back yard! "The women given the wings of a great eagle to go to the place in which god prepared" (bible) is to denote the seal of the USA! Peace and Love, Susan Teixeirabobprin posted:8/15/2013 7:27:41 PM So what exactly happened?ParanormalPaul posted:8/16/2013 6:05:09 PM I am sure that most of us here that read all the forums would like to know what exactly caused this to happen to you. I am sure that there are individuals here that will be willing to give the time and critical thinking if you wish to prove your point. After you tell us what happened. Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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15 Best Flea Market Finds
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Attention bargain shoppers! You don't have to be a flea market guru to score bargain prices on great decor. Thanks to our friends at Houzz, here are 15 vintage pieces that are easy to find, full of style and—best of all—affordable.
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Old signs offer a big bang for your buck, especially considering how much a framed print or painting of equal size would cost. Have fun searching for that just-right wall decor—we love this "Rooms for Tourists" sign hanging in a guest bedroom.
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Trunk Show3 of 16
Use old vintage suitcases to store linens, children's books or dress-up clothes, then stack them up and use them as a side table or simply pile them in the corner as a decorative accent.
Step It Up4 of 16
Wooden shoemaker's forms can be used just as you would a sculpture, adding visual interest to tables and shelves. Another idea? Attach them vertically to a wall for a chic and clever coat rack.
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Play Around5 of 16
Look beyond mass-market toy stores for gifts this year and surprise little ones with vintage treasures no one else will have. Classic kids' toys also work well as holiday decorations—a wooden horse or bright red tin truck looks perfectly festive beside the tree.
For the Birds6 of 16
There is no end to what you can do with vintage birdcages—display them atop a high cabinet, fill them with twinkle lights, slip old photographs between the bars, paint them or suspend them from the ceiling filled with fresh flowers or candles.
Hit the Slopes7 of 16
Vintage snowshoes or skis create a rustic seasonal display on a front porch or mantel, especially alongside stacks of firewood and fresh greenery. True antiques can be quite costly, so look for vintage finds from the 1950s—which are usually more reasonably priced and just as charming.
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This farmhouse milk can made from galvanized metal looks great as a decorative accent on its own but can also be used to display fresh flowers or branches of winter berries.
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From sporting events to 4H shows, vintage trophies tell fascinating stories—and make great conversation starters. Display them in a group on the mantel, use them as bookends on a bookshelf or fill them with fresh blooms.
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Widely used for food storage before refrigeration, stoneware crocks of various sizes are frequent antique fair finds. Smaller crocks are perfect for holding kitchen utensils, while larger ones are ideal for storing umbrellas or rolls of wrapping paper.
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Originating in Staffordshire in England's West Midlands, transferware is a style of ceramics made by transferring an engraving onto pottery. Newer and imperfect pieces can be found at bargain prices, perfect for cheering up a winter table or hanging in a wall display.
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Old picture frames with good shapes and details can be easily repainted to match whatever scheme you wish. No glass in the frame? Use it to frame a corkboard instead or hang it on the wall and tape a picture in the middle for a fun, eclectic look.
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If you find a partially used roll of wallpaper with a pattern you love, snap it up! Just because it's not enough to paper an entire wall doesn't mean you can't still have fun with it—paper the back of a cupboard or bookcase, line your stair risers or cover the drawer fronts of an old dresser. A little goes a long way!
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Vintage creamy white quilts and coverlets have a fresh, homespun feel that can fit in anywhere, from the most modern space to a home cozier and more rustic.
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Faculty of Science
Laurier quantum physicist named a 2014 TED Fellow
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Nov 20/13| For Immediate Release
Abby Goodrum, Vice-President, Research
Lori Chalmers Morrison, Acting Director
WATERLOO Shohini Ghose, an associate physics professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, has been named a 2014 TED Fellow, one of only two Canadians chosen for the prestigious program.
Ghose was chosen as an expert and innovator in her field, and joins 20 other international, interdisciplinary TED Fellows, including scientists, conservationists, educators, artists and musicians. She is described on the TED website as a theoretical physicist who examines how the laws of quantum mechanics may be harnessed to develop next-generation computers and novel protocols.
TED is all about creativity, curiosity, inspiration and collaboration, said Ghose. It is a huge honour to be a part of this amazing community of people from around world.
Each year since 2007, the TED organization has chosen a contingent of Fellows from applicants who demonstrate remarkable accomplishment in their fields of endeavour. The Fellows, according to the organizers, are courageous, accomplished young innovators from around the world, handpicked to raise international awareness of their work.
Ghoses work continues to make Laurier an exceptional destination for students and faculty researchers. Even more, her work continues to have a positive impact on women in science worldwide, said Abby Goodrum, Lauriers vice-president: Research. She is, indeed, a bright star.
Among her duties as a TED Fellow, Ghose will deliver a Ted Talk on her work at the Vancouver TED conference, which runs from March 17 to 21, 2014. The milestone event also marks the organizations 30th anniversary.
TED is a non-profit organization that brings together the worlds most inspired thinkers and makes their talks and performances available to the world. For more information about TED, visit www.ted.com.


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Tracing The Origins Of French Winemaking
By editor • Jun 7, 2013
Originally published on June 7, 2013 1:33 pm
Many people associate France today with the production of great wines. But winemaking isn't native to the French. Patrick McGovern, an archaeologist of fermented beverages, has dated the beginning of viniculture in France to around 500 B.C. and contact with the Etruscans.


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Blackberry Brownie Torte
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Ready Time: 120 min
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 (12.35 oz.) package Pillsbury™ Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
- 3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Smucker's® Sugar Free Seedless Blackberry Jam, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup sugar free frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 tablespoons Smucker's® Sugar Free Hot Fudge Topping, for garnish
Preparation Directions
- HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with no-stick cooking spray. Combine brownie mix, oil, 1/2 cup jam and egg in large bowl. Stir 50 strokes. Spread in prepared pan.
- BAKE 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Remove sides of pan.
- SPREAD whipped topping to within 1/2-inch of outer edge. Place 2 tablespoons jam and hot fudge topping into corner of two separate resealable plastic bags. Knead until smooth. Cut small tip off corner. Drizzle over whipped topping, first with hot fudge and then with jam. Chill 30 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 slice, 1/10 of recipe), Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 70), Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 115mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 0g), Protein 2g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 8%.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Major Field Test
The Final "Must-Do" of Your Business Degree
Business majors, you are almost there! During your final academic semester, you must complete just one more requirement before you can graduate: the MFT, or "Major Field Test."
Bachelor's Degree Students with Capstone Classes
- You must enroll in and complete BUSN488T (Major Field Test) in your final semester.
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- You must have completed all Business Foundations courses.
- You must enroll in and complete BUSN288T (Major Field Test) in your final semester.
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Mr. Jaschke was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Beeville to William and Lois Jaschke. He graduated from high school as valedictorian in 1951. He also attended Cal Tech and graduated from Rice University in Houston. He joined the Army Security Corps and attended the Army language school where he became fluent in Russian.
After his military discharge, he married Kathy Vaughn in Houston. He worked for Lockheed Aircraft Company and transferred to Houston to participate in the planning and building of the lunar expedition.
He was a Russian translator for the U.S. government, industries and universities, forming a translation corps where he worked until 1995.
He lived in Boston, Mass.; Aspen; Virginia; and in 1978, Hawaii. He married Julie Walters in Hawaii, and they traveled to Greece, Turkey, India and all of Europe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Walters; a son, Damon (Columbia) Jaschke, and two stepdaughters, all of Hillsburg, Ore.; a sister, Wilma (Bertie) Groda of Delta; a nephew, Bert Groda; and a niece, Theresa Groda Ozard; seven grandnieces; four great-grandnieces and nephews; a cousin, Patricia Jaschke Green; and several other cousins.


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ESRI produced a series of maps of what the world would look like if the globe stop spinning. The key paragraphs are
If the earth's gravity alone was responsible for creating a new geography, the huge bulge of oceanic water—which is now about 8 km high at the equator—would migrate to where a stationary earth's gravity would be the strongest. This bulge is attributed to the centrifugal effect of earth's spinning with a linear speed of 1,667 km/hour at the equator. The existing equatorial water bulge also inflates the ellipsoidal shape of the globe itself.
If the earth stood still, the oceans would gradually migrate toward the poles and cause land in the equatorial region to emerge. This would eventually result in a huge equatorial megacontinent and two large polar oceans. The line that delineates the areas that hydrologically contribute to one or the other ocean would follow the equator if the earth was a perfect ellipsoid. However, due to the significant relief of both the continents and the ocean floor, the hypothetical global divide between the areas that hydrologically contribute to one or another ocean deviates from the equator significantly. Analogous to the well-known U.S. Continental Divide, this would be the border separating two giant hemispherical watersheds of the new circumpolar oceans.


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GV Now
MLK speaker works to improve neighborhoods
Posted on January 24, 2013
Majora Carter, urban revitalizationist and real estate developer, still lives in the South Bronx neighborhood where she grew up.
This surprises her neighbors, who assume successful people want to move to successful, affluent neighborhoods.
Carter spoke January 24 in the Kirkhof Center as part of Grand Valley's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week. Her presentation was webcast to the Pew Grand Rapids and Meijer Holland campuses.
Carter told those audiences that she believes there are two types of real estate: one that assumes neighborhoods will improve through displacement, and another that assumes poor communities will stay poor.
She wants to create a third type, an economically diverse neighborhood of varied prices of housing, retail development, education institutions and green spaces.
Carter has been successful in the Bronx. Her development projects include an 11-mile greenway, and a training program to teach resident skills to hold green jobs.
Prior to her presentation, Jeanne Arnold, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, presented Grand Valley's first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award to representatives from Steepletown Neighborhood Services.
Steepletown, in west Grand Rapids, offers programs and services to new immigrants.


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You love William Shatner.
You admire his many and varied talents.
You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks.
You want to learn his master negotiation techniques.
You wish you could hang out with him.
Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner.
And now… you can (almost).
This collection of rules, illustrated with stories from Bill's illustrious life and career, will show you how Bill became WILLIAM SHATNER, larger than life and bigger than any role he ever played.
Shatner Rules is your guide to becoming William Shatner. Or, more accurately, beautifully Shatneresque.
Because let's face it... Shatner does rule, doesn't he?
©2011 William Shatner (P)2011 Penguin
My favorite genres are absurdist humor, Sci-fi & modern fantasy, but, as you can see, I'll read just about anything. Don't mind the typos.
"I can't believe he's 80!"
What's not to like. Cute stories about his life and career seasoned with the unique Shatner flavor. I only wish it was longer. If you like William Shatner than you like like this one.
"William Shatner DOES Rule!"
I have listened to this book three times already and am sure I will listen to it many more times in the future. I have shared it with family and friends and alike. The book is funny, irreverant, sweet and insightful. William Shatner speaks so easily and so freely in this book you actually feel more like a friend listening to another friend share stories rather than a reader. He doesn't hold back either. Mr. Shatner shares some real personal insights and experiences and doesn't shy away from talking about his Star Trek relationships, epiphanies and even failures.
Listening to this book is almost like having a heart to heart with one of the most successful actors on the planet. In this book he shares triumphs, life lessons and some truly funny stuff. As an actor this book holds lessons that are invaluable. As a pure straight up fan this book is simply priceless.
The standout character in this book is quite simply, William Shatner. He holds a mirror up to himself and his life and reveals to us the man, the actor, the husband, the creative mind, the grandfather. He shows himself as a real human being, flaws and all. Mr. Shatner is proud of his accomplishments, his highs and his lows and is not afraid to learn from all of it. In this book he shares his lessons and his fantastic, sardonic sense of humour and above all else: his intense gratitude for the life he lives. This man is a fighter and he makes you want to be one too.
While Mr. Shatner is a fantastic writer, clear, concise and capable of weaving many a fantastic mental picture with his words alone hearing his actual voice is the absolute icing on the cake. I hate to admit this, I am a voice actress after all, but this is one book that absolutely NO ONE else could have read as successfully. Mr. Shatner uses both his superb writing style and his intimate
William Shatner in his own words, the story of a gifted man.
I bought this book because I have been a fan of Mr. Shatner's from Captain Kirk all the way to Denny Crane and beyond. I thought it would be a great laugh. I was seriously surprised by how genuinely open he was in this book and how willing he was to lay his life wide open for readers to see. Listening to this book was like having one of Oprah's Lifeclasses/Master Classes shared with me in a private session. Very refreshing. It was a pleasure and an honor and I would highly recommend this reading experience to absolutely anyone of any age.
The Rev
"Bing! Rule - have a listen."
William Shatner aka Bill, has become know for his candor. Good dose here! I enjoyed the tales he tells from the perspective of being 80. Of course I loved Up Til Now. Rules isn't a sequel. It's a stand alone memoir containng many threads, culminating in the realization that life looks different from the other side of 80, but isn't any different.
It's a funny book with only one caveat - Bill gets carried away speaking Esperanto for many minutes and almost drove me crazy. I didn't see any particular reason for it, but he must have enjoyed it. Bing! Rule - say yes to this book.
"Bill Shatner's Ego as large as his sense of humor"
Everyone knows William Shatner has a HUGE ego, and when you listen to this book narrated by him you will also find out he has a terrific sense of humor, and doesn't take too many things seriously. ( Especially ex-startrek crew) For a man getting close to 90 his wit is sharp and right on. I found my self laughing out loud. I don't think you'll feel cheated listening to this, except it ends too quickly.
"Feel Good Funny and Beyond!"
I never understood the genius of this icon, or why he has become such a force of nature. Listening to this book has made it crystal clear! William Shatner is a character. Bill is an inspirational, no nonsense, talented, funny, honest, ambitious, hard working, authentic man. Bill explains how Shatner succeeded and continues to succeed. The book is so well paced and delivered that I'm sure it's better listened to than read. Mr. Shatner shares the wisdom & candid anecdotes of his 80 years, and his "tips" on attitude and success. While not a Trekkie, I understand the appeal of the franchise and its impact on pop culture. This is not a book for written for Trek fans only. If you want something in the smart/funny vein of Tina Fey's Bossypants, say YES to this book!
"Is there anyone Greater than The Shat-Man!"
I don't normally enjoy bios but Sir William Shatner has worked his glorious magic once again! It might be the memory of his TV performances or the confident sound of his commanding voice, but I was instantly put at ease and enjoyed every humour filled minute of this book. Buy it - I did and I'm VERY happy I did :)
"Shatner Rules, Indeed"
Interesting, informative and hysterical.
While this book is similar to Shatner's last book,
I love hearing him narrate his books. He has a warm, distinct voice that brings the book to life in an effortlessly comedic way. It's a real treat.
If you like William Shatner, go ahead and pick up this audiobook. It's not as long or as captivating as
"Shatner on Shatner"
Listen to William Shatner ramble on about his life. He's pretty entertaining, but don't expect any revelations.
"Great read by a funny guy!"
If provided some light reading from among many others I have recently read. Shatner is a very funny man.
Learning about his life and his approach to it.
Just like you, I spend my money here and am not on any author's payroll :)
"Aye Captain!"
Although he could ditch the Esperanto - a great, entertaining listen....so much so that I listened to it twice on a long business trip. The stories are great and Bill is very, very articulate....about everything!
Definitely not on impulse power at 80 years old - hope I can be that way if and when that time comes...:)
"This octogenarian rules!"
Published and narrated in 2011 at the ripe old age of 80 this is high calibre entertainment at its best.
Erudite, sharp, witty, inspirational!
Do yourself a favour and download now - you will not regret it.
"Absolutely hilarious!"
A really excellent listen for Shatner fans. Excellent reading, madness in delivery and some moments will have you crying with laughter, some will have you cringing. Enjoyed every minute - several times.
"A work of amusing excellence"
At the beginning of this audiobook I struggled to get into it, but when I did at the beginning of the second chapter I was hooked.
Shatner is a fine example of a human being and should be held as an example for young aspiring actors.
I thoroughly recommend this audiobook, and will listen to it again soon.
"Do yourself a favour!"
Bill (and William) Shatner deliver a relaxed, almost fireside, chat about life, the Shatnerverse and everything.
It's humourous, poignant, full of insight and, above all, bursting with the larger than life character of its writer/ reader.
Always a very personal affair you feel like you're having a one on one with an old friend.
Do yourself a favour - sit back, listen and revel in the stories of a life in entertainment ... it's worth your time.
A great and humorous look into the world of William Shatner. Made even better by the fact that he is narrating himself.
"a joy to listen to"
What a pleasure to take a peek into Mr Shatners life...beautifully narrated. ...just loved it....
"Very entertaining"
Very entertaining comedic insight into the life of William Shatter, and well read by him.
"Unique, strange, and worthy of wonder."
Yes. 100%. The voice of Shatner rules.
The foreign language section.
William brings Shatner and he rules!
You won't believe he's eighty.
This guy has learnt something and he chooses to share. Cool!
"Shatner DEFINITELY Rules!"
I love Bill Shatner, he's a charming character, an interesting actor and he really gives back to his fans, and this book gives an insight into the persona he uses for Shatner fans, including a lot of history of Bill's life
Having met some of the Star Trek cast at various times, some are just boring in person, although they're interesting actors, but Shatner has a way of dealing with people that makes you just smile, he really is a great persona, and someone you want to go out of your way to meet, just for the memory you will take away from it
This book made me smile so much, and makes me want to use some of Shatner's rules for myself, because they can only make your life more interesting and fun
Well worth the listen, if you know anything about Shatner's work, then this is the book for you!
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Student Opportunities
- WONC - Volunteer at WONC-FM 89.1, considered to be one of the top college radio stations in the country. No other station has won as many Marconi awards for excellence in college radio.
- Forensics - Participate in North Central's nationally known, highly ranked intercollegiate speech team. Travel across the country competing in team and individual events in such areas as oral interpretation, public speaking and debate. Scholarships available.
- Cardinal Video/NCTV17 - Help write, shoot and edit North Central's new student-produced show "NCC Today" for local cable station, NCTV17. A great way to learn TV production techniques.
- Mock Trial - Argue a criminal or civil case and compete against major college and university teams in the American Mock Trial Association. Work with local lawyers, judges and crime scene investigators.
- Internships - Intern at Chicagoland radio or TV stations, with local businesses, with nonprofits and churches, or with government agencies.
- Field trips - Join classmates on visits to an editorial board meeting at the Chicago Tribune, to a screening at the Chicago International Film Festival or to a taping of the "Oprah Winfrey" show.
- Study abroad - Enroll in our own Costa Rica, London and Japan/China programs, or participate in any number of international exchanges programs from other institutions.
- Independent research - Design your own research project and apply to obtain a Richter Independent Study Fellowship for travel funding and project development. Present your research at the Rall Symposium.


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Welcome to the third article of The Linux Professional. In last month's column I detailed my experience with the Red Hat Certified Engineer program. This month I'd like to explore the Linux Professional Institute's first exam, No. 101, which I took in January 2000 (and described briefly in the first article in this series). LPI is a nonprofit, vendor-neutral organization set up with the goal of creating an international standard for certifying Linux professionals.
Exam 101 is currently available at Virtual University Enterprises affiliated testing centers. You'll need to establish an account prior to registering for exams.
To attain the LPI's first level of Linux certification (LPIC Level 1), candidates must pass two General Linux exams:
The Institute released exam 101 in January 2000. Exam 102 will be released in mid-April 2000.
The LPI also defines two higher certification levels, Level 2 and Level 3. Level 2 certification will require two exams:
Level 2 exams are currently under development, but availability dates are not yet available. Level 3 will require two specialized exams from an array of offerings, to be created after Level 2 is complete.
In my first article I labeled LPI's offerings community testing because exam content is largely contributed by volunteers from the Linux community. While it is unclear how industry will react the the various Linux certifications available, LPI's approach should yield a well rounded set of exams which represent the interests of Linux administrators in the field.
While the LPI could field a single exam for their LPIC Level I certification, testing centers could find that a long, involved test is too difficult to schedule and deploy. Also, examinees may be put off by sitting for hours taking the tests or by the sizable lump-sum cost that would be necessary. Instead, LPI is creating multiple exams of managable duration and cost, along the lines of other established exam programs. With this goal in mind LPI divided its Level 1 topics into two parts, yielding exams 101 and 102. Together, these exams are intended to represent a Linux administrator's basic responsibilities. Because both exams are required, there's no point to taking only one, so plan on registering for both exam 101 and 102 to complete your first level of LPI certification. Exam 101 consists of 60 questions to be answered in 90 minutes, and costs USD $100. Specifics on exam 102 aren't yet available.
In the discussion that follows, you'll note that the numbers assigned to exam topics aren't sequential. For example, exam 101 begins with topic 1.3, and continues with topic 2.4. This is due to organizational changes made by the LPI as their program developed. The numbering from their original setup remains to avoid a confusing migration. For examinees, use the topic numbers only as references. They do not relate to exam numbers or certification levels.
Exam 101 tests five Linux administration topics, each containing a series of objectives:
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Admittedly, that's a lot of information. Even if you're already a Linux admin, there are bound to be items in the objectives that you haven't had to deal with (like quotas, perhaps). More detail on these topics is available from the LPI list of objectives.
In addition to the list of objectives already cited, the LPI maintains a CGI-based Program Objective Management System (POMS). This system is primarily used during the development phase of exam objectives, but a few additional clues on established objectives may be found there. For example, Topic 1.8 Objective 4 (Objective 1.8.4 in POMS) reads as follows:
Provide technical assistance to users via telephone, e-mail, and personal contact.
You may wonder just how the LPI intendes to test something as personal as user support. If we examine POMS for item 1.8.4 we find this note:
This objective has been considered important and therefore is retained to remind would-be sysadmins; it will be difficult to test.
Based on the comment, be advised that user support is part of the job, but not part of the exam. Other details not mentioned in the summaries can be found in POMS, particularly for exam 102.
It's fair to say that if you are an experienced Linux or Unix administrator, exam 101 won't be a challenge for you. The LPIC Level I certification is intended for junior administrators. On the other hand, the body of knowledge that's being tested is large. At present, the LPI's list of objectives and POMS system are about all you have to go on as preparation materials. While these contain references to how-tos and other documents, any serious digging may begin to feel more like research than exam preparation. In the near future this situation should begin to change. At least one book is already announced for Exam 101, I'm currently working on one, and others are likely to be in the works as well.
As the market for Linux has increased a number of instructor-led training options for Linux have appeared. If you're new to Linux and willing to pay for such a class, you may find the experience useful. This is particularly true if you're coming to Linux from the Microsoft or Novell world. Check out Linuxcare University and LinSight for some training options, or you may also be able to get information by snooping around GoCertify.
If you are affiliated with a training organization offering Linux certification prep courses, let me know so I can include your link in future articles or other resources.
As with any certification program, there's no substitute for experience. I recommend that you go through the objectives with a working Linux system available to answer questions, review documentation, and work with commands.
Another resource that you will certainly want to look at is a set of Sample Questions recently posted by Scott Murray, LPI Director of Exam Development (these questions are to be moved to the LPI site soon, so check there if necessary). Use the sample questions to gauge the flavor and depth of the test and to evaluate your readiness.
You'll be able to get your results on VUE's LPI Exam Options page. Note that as of late March, 2000, the LPI is still compiling statistics on exam 101. Only after a statistically significant number of examinees have taken the test can a reasonable pass/fail point be set. During this "beta period", VUE will be reporting a "fail" status for everyone. When the beta period is complete the VUE status will be fixed. Because of this hitch I'm still awaiting my results for exam 101.
In next month's article, we'll take a look at the Sair Linux and GNU Certification program.
Jeff Dean is an engineering and IT professional currently writing a Linux certification handbook for O'Reilly and Associates.
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WHITE LAKE, NY — Melinda Ketcham, land protection coordinator for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, will present the "The Financial Benefits of Land Conservation" on Thursday, March 31 from 7 to 9 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Dr. Duggan Community Center located at 3460 Route 55.
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Intel Corp. said on Wednesday that the allegations of the Federal Trade Commission were baseless and that the company competed fairly and lawfully. Moreover, the company said that its actions have benefitted consumers.
"This case could have, and should have, been settled. Settlement talks had progressed very far but stalled when the FTC insisted on unprecedented remedies – including the restrictions on lawful price competition and enforcement of intellectual property rights set forth in the complaint – that would make it impossible for Intel to conduct business," said Doug Melamed, Intel senior vice president and general counsel.
The world's largest maker of chips said that the highly competitive microprocessor industry, of which Intel is a key part, has kept innovation robust and prices declining at a faster rate than any other industry. Moreover, Intel accused FTC of setting new rules for business conduct, which are, according to the chip manufacturer, anti-consumer.
"The FTC's case is misguided. It is based largely on claims that the FTC added at the last minute and has not investigated. In addition, it is explicitly not based on existing law but is instead intended to make new rules for regulating business conduct. These new rules would harm consumers by reducing innovation and raising prices," a statement by Intel reads.
Intel is fully confident that it will be able to win the case against FTC and accuses FTC of spending taxpayers' money on a case it had not completely investigated.
"The FTC's rush to file this case will cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars to litigate issues that the FTC has not fully investigated. It is the normal practice of antitrust enforcement agencies to investigate the facts before filing suit. The commission did not do that in this case," added Mr. Melamed.


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- 1. Central and Eastern Blue Ridge Tectonics.
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Thu.Sat., 2931 March. US$190 for professionals; US$150 for students (student rate includes lodging of 4 people/room); includes transportation, lunches, and 2 nights lodging. Max. 50.
Arthur Merschat, U.S. Geological Survey, amerschatusgs.gov;
Robert D. Hatcher, Jr., University of TennesseeKnoxville, bobmaputk.edu.
- This field trip examines the results of detailed geologic mapping and recent U-Pb zircon geochronology in the Cowee and Balsam Mountains, east of the Great Smoky Mountains in southwestern North Carolina. The central and eastern Blue Ridge, bounded by the Hayesville fault and Brevard fault zone, consist of a stack of peri-Laurentian terranes accreted to Laurentia during the Taconian orogeny (Middle Ordovician) and modified during later orogenies. The field trip, consisting of two transects, will emphasize the different lithostratigraphies of the central and eastern Blue Ridge terranes, Taconian upper amphibolite to granulite facies metamorphism, deformation and magmatism, and Late Devonian to Mississippian magmatism and deformation. The first transect begins near Franklin, NC, in the granulite core of the central Blue Ridge, traverses into the eastern Blue Ridge to examine Ordovician and Mississippian plutons that intrude the Tallulah Falls Formation, and ends in Sylva, NC. The following day will begin at the Hayesville fault near Dillsboro, NC, then traverse the central and eastern Blue Ridge to the Brevard fault zone and end at Whitewater Falls, a large exposure of the 1.15 Ga Toxaway Gneiss. We will then promptly return to Asheville, NC, for the welcoming reception.
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Fri.Sat., 3031 March.
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- 3. Industrial Minerals of the Spruce Pine (NC) Mineral District.
Cosponsored by SME Carolinas Section; GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division.
Sat., 31 March. US$75 for professionals; US$60 for students; includes transportation and lunch. Max.: 80.
Alex Glover, Active Minerals International, a.gloveractiveminerals.com;
Bob Ganis, Consultant, bobganismac.com;
Sam Swanson, University of Georgia, sswansonuga.edu.
This field trip will examine the industrial minerals of the Spruce Pine Mining District in western North Carolina. On this one-day trip, we will travel from Asheville to the Spruce Pine vicinity to view: 1) the Newdale Dunite olivine deposit for a discussion of petrogenesis and pre-industrial product use; 2) the Hoot Owl underground mine to view Devonian-age pegmatite and alaskite exposed in a historical mine near Micaville, NC; 3) the North Carolina Museum of Minerals on the Blue Ridge Parkway; 4) the Ashe Metamorphic Suite and pegmatite intrusions at the Vulcan Materials Company quarry in Spruce Pine, NC; and 5) the current workings at the Sullins Wiseman Mine of Quartz Corps, which supplies high purity quartz and feldspar to the high tech industry.
- 1. Creating Your Own Geological Maps, Models, and Geoscience Learning Resources Using Google Earth.
Sat., 31 March, 8 a.m.5 p.m. US$25; does not include lunch. Max: 25.
Declan De Paor, Old Dominion University, DDePaorodu.edu;
Steve Whitmeyer, James Madison University, whitmesjjmu.edu.
- In the early days of the Worldwide Web, most users browsed content that was created by a small number of expert HTML programmers. As the Internet developed, applications such as Dreamweaver, iWeb, Facebook, etc. enabled non-programmers to design and upload their own web content. Similarly, today most geoscientists use Google Earth as a "geo-browser," studying the Earth's surface processes as revealed by the terrain model and layers that come with Google Earth and viewing files created by a small number of geoscientists who know how to program in KML, the language of virtual globes.
This workshop will focus on methods that we have developed to help geoscientists create content for Google Earth using familiar software such as their web browser, word processor, and image file collection. Case studies will include (i) digital geological mapping with iPads, Gigapans, etc.; (ii) enhancing digital maps with 3-D symbols and emergent cross sections, virtual specimens, etc.; and (iii) animating surface processes and tectonic motions. Finally, we will discuss the design and dissemination of engaging lab exercises for geoscience undergraduates, including tours and self-drive virtual field trips.
- 2. Facilitating Classroom Innovation in the Geosciences: The TUES and Other NSF Educational Funding Programs, and Strategies for Successful TUES Proposals.
Subsidized by NSF; Cosponsored by National Association of Geoscience Teachers Southeastern Section; Council on Undergraduate Research.
Sat., 31 March, noon5 p.m. US$10; food and beverages provided. Max: 30.
Limited travel support available for two-year college and minority-serving institution faculty.
Jeff Ryan, University of South Florida, ryanmail.usf.edu;
Jill Singer, Buffalo State College, singerjkbuffalostate.edu.
- This half-day workshop will provide participants with current information about new NSF-Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) funding opportunities to support innovation in geoscience education, focusing on the Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES) Program, but including information on other relevant granting opportunities. The workshop will focus on effective proposal writing strategies, on how to lay the groundwork for moving from a good idea to a successful proposal. We will describe the review process for NSF-DUE educational requests, and discuss opportunities for further participant support and assistance in completing a TUES Program proposal request for Spring submission.
- 3. Field Safety Leadership. Tues.Wed., 34 April.
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- 4. Designing Effective and Innovative Courses in Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry
Cosponsored by On the Cutting Edge
- Onsite Workshop Canceled. Available only as a Virtural Workshop.
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- This workshop is an opportunity for participants to develop a new undergraduate course or redesign an existing one in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, or Earth materials. The workshop will continue as a virtual workshop with sessions in April, May, and October. More information at http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/coursedesign2012/overview.html.
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State Assembly Republicans plan to propose a budget provision that could kill a proposed Milwaukee streetcar line.
The measure, which could come before the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee Thursday, would shift any related costs for the streetcar from utility ratepayers to the city.
Rep. Dale Kooyenga, of Brookfield, tells the Journal Sentinel he'll make the motion and acknowledges it could end the project.
The city has allocated about $64 million for construction of a streetcar line from the city's lower east side to the Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The state Public Service Commission is considering whether utility lines will have to be moved. The GOP proposal would require that the city pay those costs.
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Soda tax should fizz out
Nothing makes a politician more creative than the desire to find more money to spend. Members of the Vermont State Legislature are no exception: Representative David Sharpe, D-Bristol, is sponsoring a measure to place a one-cent-per-ounce tax on sugared soft drinks.
Supporters like Sharpe say its a free lunch, with tax revenue coming in and fewer medical expenses going out because the tax will reduce obesity. But it is no such thing: A tax on soda will neither reduce obesity nor cut the medical costs related to it. Rather than raising revenue while making people healthier, the tax is just another financial burden aimed squarely at the middle and working class.
Thats not only not progressive, but regressive: Soda taxes disproportionally affect poor people. Most shamefully, activists who push soda taxes know this, but try to dodge the issue. In a document drafted after a closed-door session, a senior staffer at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity the national soda tax architects admitted that activists need to take control of the regressive conversation by re-framing the message that the tax is not regressive (when technically it is). So middle-class and low-income consumers will pay more than their fair share, and all the top activists have to offer is the promise of a re-framed conversation. Thats small comfort for higher grocery bills and higher prices for restaurant visits.
The activists messaging solution is an obesity prevention fund, and the Green Mountain State should be skeptical that it actually will result in greater spending on programs that will meaningfully fight obesity. Politicians have made and broken similar promises time and time again, choosing to divert money from existing expenditures to their pet projects while shoring up the deficits with fund allocations. To use just one example, education officials in many states that earmark lottery profits to education have reported that allocated funds replace rather than supplement existing education spending. Instead of better health, we will see a simple cash grab with the money taken from Vermonters least able to afford it.
The tax itself certainly wont reduce obesity. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that a tax roughly equal to the one Sharpes proposes would cause people to reduce their calorie intake by about three calories. Thats less than one-one-thousandth (0.1 percent) of the calories in one pound of body fat. Anybody who peddled a diet book offering to trim your waistline by less than a pound over the course of a year would be laughed at, but that is the predicted effect of this tax.
This pathetic reduction in calorie intake and body weight is due to what economists call the substitution effect. As taxed beverages like soda and sports drinks rise in price, people dont respond by ordering rounds of water. Instead, they find alternatives which are not taxed by Sharpes bill or turn to beer. A recent Cornell University experiment found that in households that drank beer, people crowded out the entire benefit of consuming less sugared soda with calories from beer.
That exposes another flaw with beverage taxes: Sodas dont uniquely cause obesity. Federal government data show that soft drinks only provide seven percent of our daily calories, and the only way to gain weight is to consume more calories than you burn with physical activity. Soda taxes fail to address other contributors to obesity including physical inactivity.
Citizens know that they dont need the state trying to micromanage their beverage choices with sin taxes or New York-style bans. Politicians should realize that obesity needs a holistic and honest solution, not discriminatory and regressive proposals like soda taxes.
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London diners collect £4.2m for Jewish Care
By Zoe Winograd, June 24, 2013
London Mayor Boris Johnson was the guest speaker at Jewish Care's campaign dinner. In his address he told the 1,200 guests that the welfare charity "set a benchmark for standards of care in the country". The event, held at Grosvenor House, in London's Park Lane raised a record £4.2 million for Jewish Care's support services.
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This is a nice product that I have wanted manufacturers to produce but I guess they have their own reasons for not producing it. I wear it all Winter with any type of dress.It is safe and stylish. The other kind of neck wear like the Scarf measured five feet long. With that wrapped around the neck there is always a chance of choking accidentally. This one with short length is great.I brought one after the other because of the safety feature ( not to mention about the stylish nature ). It is simply classy.I think Hammacher Schlemmer has life time guarantee on their products.
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