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Tips for lining your shelves and drawers
You would be wise to line your shelves and drawers as it will keep them in better condition, and they will last longer. Your biggest tip for lining your shelves and drawers is using the right liner. The following are your options for drawer liners, and how to use them:
You can find cork in rolls of several feet in length, you will have to cut it to size. Cork is a great option if you want a resilient surface that cushions fragile items like glassware. Another huge plus of cork is that it resists mold and mildew, so it is perfect for glass ware.
Another great liner option is cedar. Because cedar has some really repellent properties, it is a great option for lining areas that moths and other insects would be a concern. For example, if you line the drawer where you store your linens with cedar, you will find far fewer moths. Also, cedar is great for lining spice cupboard shelves or drawers.
If you want to have a drawer for smaller items, and items that should not be afraid to use rubber. You can buy rubber liners at several kitchen stores. It is great for much because it is non-slip. However, you should not store silverware on rubber as it has sulfur which causes corrosion.
An adhesive
When you think of drawer liners you probably think of those stick on liners that come in yellow brown and orange, and that your grandmother used as a child. Well, we are talking about the same thing, but they now come in much more attractive colors and patterns. However, this traditional adhesive liner is difficult to handle and remove. It would be wise to choose a different option, or at least look for a low tack version of the adhesive liners.
A felt liner is common in drawers or boxed containing silverware, but that does not mean it can't and shouldn't be used elsewhere. If you do use felt however, especially if you use it in a silverware drawer, you will want to treat it with an anti-tarnish agent or spray first.
When lining drawers, try and cut the liner slightly smaller than the drawer so it is easy to install, and remove, if needed. Chances are you will not have something that goes clear to the edges anyway.
When lining drawers, keep the instructions to the liner in a safe place, also insure you use a liner that is safe for all items you will be keeping in the drawer. You would not want to corrode your silver, or ruin something else because you use a liner that is bad for that product. It is not rocket science, but it is important to check out your liner options and see what is best for what you will be storing.
Always line your drawers if you can help it. Moisture can ruin your cabinets, wood, etc. and can cause it to warp. You want to make sure that you line your drawers so that you can keep things sanitary and clean as well. You can replace your liners every six months for a fresh look and feel for your drawers, and to keep them more sanitary.
Line anything that you feel may need a lining, it is better to be safe than sorry, and replacing cabinets and shelves and drawers can be very expensive, so protect what you have with liners.


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By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media
Morning, Lunatics …
>> The Sunday column is about the Penguins regaining some health. And not of the physical variety.
Here's Sidney Crosby told me about Marc-Andre Fleury:
The game story, by beat man Rob Rossi, goes inside the team's approach about meeting expectations.
Jussi Jokinen's winning tap-in is broken down by Chris Adamski.
The Blue Jackets bemoan their net-front work, by Jason Mackey.
Brooks Orpik was lost to injury, and other notes, by Rossi and Yohe.
Blogginess from the scene: The uniting of Crosby and Evgeni Malkin came with kind of odd results: They did create some chances but, as the column notes, they weren't dominant. So, why did Dan Bylsma stick with them? One part of that, as Bylsma acknowledged, is that the two stars originally had the idea. They wanted to bust out together. The other is that Columbus had a hard time with this. Maybe it was that Brandon Dubinsky couldn't corner one opponent. Maybe it was that it messed up the Jackets' line matchups. … If you're gonna rip 'em when they stink dept.: Kris Letang was good. Rob Scuderi did well, too. … Those quotes from Fleury in that column, read them with a healthy amount of healthy anger. He's different, people. I'm telling you. … The Blue Jackets went into the biggest game in franchise history riding a tidal wave of unprecedented support … and gave up 51 shots on goal. Process that. OK, now add in that the Penguins also had 16 missed shots and 15 others blocked. That's 82 attempted shots. Eighty-two! … The crowd was wonderful, front to finish. Excellent atmosphere, one befitting the playoffs in Pittsburgh.
Here's TribLIVE's Penguins page, our Chipped Ice blog and our photo gallery., including that shot above by Chaz Palla.
Here's Blue Jackets news from the team's official site.
Here are official game highlights, from the NHL's YouTube channel:
And here's Matt Niskanen wired up during Chris Kunitz's power-play goal, sound that makes you feel like you're out on the ice:
>> I'll be joining the crew for the drive back to Columbus later today and cover Game 6 tomorrow. Thanks, as always, for reading.
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Home List of Titles Optimisation of rainwater tank design from large roofs: a case study in Melbourne, Australia
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/196843
- Title
- Optimisation of rainwater tank design from large roofs: a case study in Melbourne, Australia
- Author(s)
- Imteaz, Monzur Alam; Shanableh, Abdallah; Rahman, Ataur; Ahsan, Amimul
- Abstract
- Rainwater tanks for larger roof areas need optimisation of tank size, which is often not carried out before installation of these tanks. This paper presents a case study of rainwater tank evaluation and design for large roof areas, located in Melbourne, Australia, based on observed daily rainfall data representing three different climatic regimes (i.e. dry average, and wet years). With the aim of developing a comprehensive Decision Support Tool for the performance analysis and design of rainwater tanks, a simple spreadsheet based daily water balance model is developed using daily rainfall data, contributing roof area, rainfall loss factor, available storage volume, tank overflow and irrigation water demand. In this case study, two (185 m3 and 110 m3) underground rainwater tanks are considered. Using the developed model, effectiveness of each tank under different climatic scenarios are assessed. The analysis shows that both the tanks are quite effective in wet and average years, however less effective in dry years. A payback period analysis of the tanks is preformed which reveals that the total construction cost of the tanks can be recovered within 15-21 years time depending on tank size, climatic conditions and future water price increase rates. For the tanks, a relationship between water price increase rates and payback periods is developed. The study highlights the need for detailed optimisation and financial analysis for large rainwater tanks to maximise the benefits.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
- Source
- Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 55, no. 11 (Sep 2011), pp. 1022-1029
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 05 Environmental Sciences; 09 Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Climatic conditions; Payback period; Rainwater harvesting; Rainwater tanks; Roof catchments; Water conservation
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- 0921-3449
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
- Peer reviewed


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|Motion Picture Production/Post
|Spring 2014
|W 11:40 - 3:30 p.m.
|2nd Year MFA Production
|Alan Bloom
|Hrs: W 4-6
|Music 251
|Phone: 343-4209
1. To produce and direct "film style" projects in the field with a realistic understanding of resources, capabilities and goals.
2. To gain experience in the planning and execution of "film style" production.
3. To understand production and post production processes.
4. To function in a crew position contributing as a team member to the completion of projects.
5. To engage in critical self-evaluation as it applies to one's work on one's own project as well as one's work on other projects.
1. Each student/team will produce a "Film Project".COURSE Requirements:
2. Each student will participate in crew positions on other student projects.
3. Each student will lead the class in regular sessions relating to the progress being made on thier projects
4. Each student/team will manage their own screening and critique sessions in class.
5. Each student will paricpate in other student's critiques.
1. Project: Individual students are not required to
direct, but may have other significant responsibilities on the project
or projects. Responsibilities considered significant may include
but are not limited to Producer, Production Manager, Cinematographer,
Editor or Director; there is flexibility as it relates to size of teams
and crew assignments. Original content is due in class every week
and student performance includes a pedagogical element where students
explain how & what you have done and are doing on their
projects. Shooting on projects can continue through fourth week
of Spring Quarter but it is expected that post will commence shortly
after production begins.
2. Written/printed
You are expected
to keep your crew advised, in writing, of the nature of their
You are expected to brief your crew before
your production day(s) so that they may be fully prepared. Please
have a copy of your production materials/book for the professor on
screening days.
Participating in Productions:
Every student
must participate in productions. Students are expected to
a positive and healthy attitude at all times. You are expected to
be committed to the successful completion of all projects, not just
4. Production Needs and Limitations: Please remember that successful projects work within the production limitations to achieve a coherent, aesthetic and entertaining solution. Students are required to have access to their own hard drives for post production. While equipment (camcorders, tripods and lights) may be checked out during the assigned production weeks the professor strongly advises you to have outside access to a camera.
5. Crewing: All students are expected to seek out crew positions on other student field productions. Students will receive credit for each position served on another student's field project.
6. DVDs: All students are expected to purchase DVDs and tape for their exercises and projects. All exercises and projects must be handed in, on the final day, at the end of the quarter, on clearly labeled DVDs. Both DVD and DVD case must have a clearly and cleanly printed label with the following information indicating:
1) Title(s), Dates of completion;
2) Project lengths,
3) Name of director/producer.
On this DVD the students will
provide finished copies of
all their
projects with the standard bars/tone, slate (CG) and countdown
at the beginning of the package. At the conclusion of each DVD
the student will record a complete list of credits.
7. Team Work:
All creative
and personal differences must be worked
amicably outside of class, these issues and your ability to deal
with them is a measure of your maturity and professionalism.
8. Critique
Sessions: Each
student will present
their materials in the class at critique
sessions on days
by the professor. All students are expected to be
minded at these sessions, to participate fully and welcome criticism
their classmates and professor. Remember it is
important to learn from one's mistakes than to simply celebrate a
completion be it successful or otherwise. Students must
demonstrate a willingness
to accept criticism as part of
the ongoing creative production process.
Note: There is no eating in class, use of headphones, cell phones, beepers or disruptive behavior.
|Critique management, Class & Crew Participation
|30 Points
|Progress on Original Project and Report
|70 points
|100 points


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HAWTHORN has lost run-with midfielder Liam Shiels ahead of Saturday night's blockbuster against Geelong while the club may take a cautious approach with star Cyril Rioli.
The Hawks, a game clear on top of the AFL ladder, could be without Shiels for up to a month after the hard-running youngster injured an ankle in his side's easy win over Brisbane in Launceston on Sunday.
"It'll be at least two weeks and possibly four, it all depends on how his rehab goes, it's one of those types of injuries," Chris Fagan, the Hawks head of coaching and development told the club's website.
"The good part is that 'Shielsy' is a quick healer so hopefully he'll be back sooner rather than later."
The good news for Hawthorn is that Rioli, Paul Puopolo (quad), Max Bailey (knee soreness) and Brent Guerra (back) are all available for selection.
Bailey and Guerra missed Sunday's win over the Lions while Puopolo was a very late withdrawal against West Coast in Round 13.
"All trained well this morning and all will be available for selection," Fagan said.
The most interest surrounds Rioli.
The mercurial forward has been sidelined since suffering a serious hamstring injury against North Melbourne in round five.
The Hawks say he is ready to return, but fans will need to wait to see whether it's at VFL or AFL level.
Originally published as Shiels to miss, what about Cyril?


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While you were sleeping, innovation was reviewing its quality-control policy down at the factory, before jumping in a robot-controlled van and heading out to the car wash.
1. What is it about BP and its ongoing relationship with the phrase "up to its neck in s***"? The leak from the Deepwater well may have slowed to a trickle, but there's no end of doctored photos to cheer up those of you missing the oil firm's status as summer's top whipping boy. WaPo puts the figure of federal government workers-turned-oil lobbyists at around 75%, while Transocean, the firm operating the Deepwater rig, surveyed its workers to find out if they were happy with safety practices. No, they weren't. Meanwhile, BP is sending out invoices to its partners in the Deepwater rig. It's safe to say that they're large. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, China is suffering its own oilsplosion.
2. Apple is, apparently, "evil". This is according to Fred Wilson, managing partner of Union Square Ventures. The firm has, perhaps stung by the past month's criticism of it, recruited a quality control dude. Looking into the firm's power cords might be a good place to start. Jeff Williams, formerly of IBM, is now Senior VP of Operations. The firm's location tracker on some of its devices has already bagged itself the world's unluckiest thief, who cycled up to an iPhone-toting woman, performed a snatch-'n'-grab—and was promptly nabbed by the fuzz.
3. Any hitchhikers looking to travel between Italy and China, but without having to make polite conversation with a driver ("So, do you do this route often?" "May I compliment you on your stick-shift technique?" "Why is there a child lock on the passenger door?") might want to keep their eyes peeled for two orange vans. They're robot cars, and they're leaving from in front of Milan Cathedral next Tuesday. Destination is Shanghai.
4. Undaunted by the less-than-sparkling reviews that its Windows Phone 7 has garnered, Microsoft is offering its 90,000 workers worldwide a free Windows Phone 7 device. Does that count as sales?
5. At the Cow Wash. Woah, woah woah woah. A note to employers—this is how to make your workers happy.


text: I love the TV spectacle of the MS event on one of the most beautiful pieces of real estate in the world. In person, I would have to pinch myself if I ever luck out to go one day. My questions have to do with the schedule and the 25% absenteeism (out of top 32). #1: I guess, due to limited court space, play starts on Sunday yet half of the top seeds don't get into action until Wednesday. That makes it necessary to play 5 straight days to final. The "tops" in the other draw-half gets the one match on Tuesday, sit a day and play Thursday through possibly Sunday. Which side do you think most players prefer and how hard is it to start the Euroclay with such a schedule? Are the other MS events' schedules stacked that severely? #2. Eight of the top 32 plus Delpo are missing due to injury or scheduling choice. Is relevance watered down and which if any absentees do you see factoring through RG? Obviously, Djokovic will factor so please comment on the remainder. Have at it L&G!


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Bill Frisell's Unspeakable Orchestra
Bill Frisell is nothing if not eclectic and his albums continue to defy expectation and convention. Long considered one of the most adventurous guitarists on the jazz scene, Frisell incorporates elements of rock, country, blues, world music and Monk-ian whimsy into his own uniquely American vision. Not surprisingly, he never rested on any single influence for more than a moment when he performed at George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium.
Touring with the "Unspeakable Orchestra," a group whose name and focus comes from Frisell's 2005 Grammy-winning album Unspeakable, the performance melded backbeat-laden grooves and symphonic riffing with pure orchestral ambience and Frisell's subtle, idiosyncratic guitar work. Consisting mostly of players from Frisell's longstanding troupe of collaborators, the ensemble featured Greg Tardy on tenor sax and clarinet, Ron Miles on trumpet, Jenny Scheinman on violin, Eyvind Kang on viola, Hank Roberts on cello, Tony Scherr on bass and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
In an illustration of Frisell's ceaseless progress, he played not a single tune from his Grammy-winning record. Instead, he lead his eight-piece Unspeakable Orchestra through a set of nameless works, the majority of which highlighted the string section's ability to create beautiful and sparse moments of music. Kenny Wollesen's loose body language behind the kit translated into the rhythmic elasticity necessary to support Frisell's airy compositions. Wollesen also turned in some wickedly creative cymbal work and snappy transitions into straighter, dance-worthy beats.
Greg Miles and Ron Tardy came alive during the night's pair of recognizable compositions, Monk's "Jackie-ing" and Sam Cooke's "Change is Gonna Come." The latter tune gave Miles—a supremely lyrical trumpeter whose timbre and harmonic whimsy changes the atmosphere in the room whenever he blows—plenty of room to stretch out in between Frisell's emotive playing.
This ensemble performed music that wobbled precariously on the edge of many styles and motifs, constantly on the verge of something great or disastrous. Thankfully, the leader wouldn't have it any other way.


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Spanish pop star Alex Ubago, Colombian singer Jorge Villamizar and Cuban pianist and vocalist Lena Burke have joined forces to create a new musical project built on songwriting prowess and multiple talents called (appropriately enough) Alex, Jorge y Lena. The result is a self-titled debut album packed with 16 skillfully crafted pop songs, each with its own story behind it. We recently caught up with Villamizar to talk about his old trio, Bacilos, and his new project. Here's what he had to say:
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Cielo Latino is the country's largest fundraiser for a Latino cause. Money raised goes to the Latino Commission on AIDS and the event always draws an influential crowd. This year, our best and brightest came out in full force to lend their support.
We decided to attend and see how much our stars really know about the causes they represent! Check out the results in our Pop Quiz Video below:
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You may have noticed I've been rather absent lately. You've see me on Facebook and Instagram but I have been utterly and completely silent on the blog. There are lots of reasons for that. A lot of it has to do with our family moving. Twice. In five months. Never.Again.
Amidst the chaos of moving to temporary housing until we moved into our permanent {and insanely beautiful} home mr and I were in the process of trying to decide our job situation. Ultimately deciding to switch jobs once we signed the loan papers for the new house.
My boys needed me during this time. And to be honest, I was a nervous wreck. For like the entire five months. I was no good for anyone really. It's a miracle I'm still married and have all my hair.
I had a handful of great excuses to neglect the blog. But that's not the real reason I stayed away. The blog was taking over my life. {A little glimpse into the mind(s) of a blogger(s)} if my stats were good I'd have a great day. If my stats were bad (low) I'd be disappointed and moody. It's a very competitive industry hence the pressure I (we) put on myself (ourselves). There were emails to respond to, food to make, photograph, then, if I had time leftover, I'd write about it. And don't even get me started on social media. I swear I'm getting hives just thinking about all the pressure. It's a full time job. But so is being a mom.
Family has always come first in my mind, as it should. So here's the dealio…I'm not going anywhere. This is my happy place. AND I'M TAKING IT BACK.
I'll post what I want, when I want, and how I want if I think it's going to help someone {even that someone is just me}. I'm backing off of sponsored posts, giveaways {which were already far and few between by choice}, and trying to live up to some invisible line we (bloggers) create for ourselves.
I started this blog because I know I have something to offer that's special. {EVERYONE has something to offer and we are ALL of infinite worth.} I am incredibly passionate about the importance of families. I also love to cook and write and teach. This is a natural fit for me. It will just become the sand in my jar of stones as opposed to the boulder it was becoming.
Here is a peek at the what the future holds..
In the meantime, thanks for your continued love and support! You make this my happy place!
XO Krista


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Obituaries for May 13, 2012
Tommy Gene Eddlemon, 75, of Tiptonville, died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired farmer and employee for Lake County Highway Department and a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Ridgely Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his two daughters, Gaye Lynn Eddlemon Burton and Madeline Eddlemon, both of Dyersburg; two sons, William Anthony Mobbs and Bradley Gene Eddlemon, both of Tiptonville; a sister, Mildred Armstrong of Ridgely; a brother, James Boyd Eddlemon of Ridgely; and three grandchildren, Jo Lynn Eddlemon, Sunny Rushing and Lynnley Burton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Inez Flowers Eddlemon; and a sister, Ailene Baker.
Pallbearers will be Billy "Speedy" Powell, Robert "Boo" Powell, John "Lil John" Wallace, Tommy "T-Bone" Davis, Danny "Hoss" Davis and Martin Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Clyde "Rawhide" Thompson, Kevin "Foo" Fullerton and Chuck Manz.
Louvenia Lyte, 75, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. Mrs. Lyte was born Aug. 18, 1937 in Camden, Ark. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. at People's Chapel CME Church located at 1319 Bose St., Dyersburg. Pastor Steven Mayhorn will be officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Parks in Dyersburg. The family will receive friends Monday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.
She leaves a husband, Leon Lyte; two daughters, Cherie A. (William known as Jake) Bolden of Dyersburg; Vera L. (Ernest) Morton of Columbus, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Sheila L. Gregory of Columbus, Ohio; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of Columbus, Ohio.
H.H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Teresa Louise McKee, 43, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a student, and a member of Dyersburg Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and she was a librarian.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mr. Carl Chase and Bro. Danny Klutts officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
The family received visitors from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Survivors include her mother, Patty Price McKee of Dyersburg; a sister, Nancie McKee of Dyersburg; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jackie McKee; and her grandparents, Annie and Owen O'Barr and Alora and Lloyd Price.
Pallbearers will be Dana Price, Dennis Price, Jacob Jimmerson, Christopher Lloyd Jones, Johnny Mack Fulcher and Jim Millis. Honorary pallbearer will be Willard Chamberlain.
Terry R. Norris, 71, of Ridgely, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired tool & die maker for Bennett's Incorporated and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church. He was a duck call maker, member of Reelfoot Duck Call Association, he was a cabinet, furniture and knife maker, a taxidermist, member of National Wild Turkey Federation and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Burial was in New Haven Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
The family received visitors from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel and from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Norris of Ridgely; two daughters, Chancey Pope and husband, Charles, and Terressa Edgin and husband, Chris, all of Dyersburg; a son, Kelly Norris and wife, Jennifer, of Dyersburg; his mother, Thelma Norris of Metropolis, IL; three sisters, Ruth Collier of Anna, IL, Janie Goines of Metropolis, IL and Brenda Goines of Grand Chain, IL; three brothers, Donnie Norris of Cypress, IL, Glen Norris of Tiptonville and Darrell Norris of Salem, IL; and two grandchildren, Erin Hunter and Genevieve Savannah Pope, both of Dyersburg.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Norris; a son, Terry Norris, Jr.; and three brothers, Kenneth Norris, Dennis Norris and Autry Norris.
Pallbearers were Bobby Norris, Casey Norris, Josh Barnes, Kirk Palmer, Jeremiah Palmer and Shane Cockman.
Mr. Billy "Babyrae" Smith, 73, of Ridgely, TN died Friday, May 11, 2012 at his residence in Ridgely. He was a Christian and a retired employee of the City of Dyersburg where he worked for over 26 years.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Dewayne Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive visitors from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2012 at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg.
Survivors include three sisters, Becky Smith and Annie Johnson both of Dyersburg, and Dorothy Dycus of Brighton; five brothers, Clyde Smith of Newbern, James Smith of McKenzie, Thomas Smith of Samburg, Johnny Smith of Dyersburg, and Wayne Smith of Camden; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Zana Kolwyck Smith; and three brothers, Bobby Smith, Otis Smith, and Odell Smith.
Pallbearers will be Clyde Smith, Johnny Smith Sr., Johnny Smith Jr., Thomas Smith Jr., Ronnie Smith, and Johnny Ray Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Smith and Thomas Smith Sr.
Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
Bryan "Joe" Manger, 60, of Memphis, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Memphis.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.


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Rays' Moore strikes out 9, improves to 5-0
ESPN.com Updated Apr 27, 2013
Matt Moore became the first Tampa Bay pitcher to win five games in April as the Rays snapped a two-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.Share Tweet
Jon Bostic and Khaseem Greene thrilled to be joining the Bears' legacy of linebackerssuntimes.com ESPN.com Apr 27, 2013Outside linebacker Khaseem Greene knows the history. He knows the names. He knows the legends. Butkus. Singletary. Urlacher. Briggs. "I'm coming into a great situation at basically the NFL equivalent of 'Linebacker U.'," Greene said Saturday, reShare Tweet
From mistake to the lake: Bears grab notorious WR Marquess Wilson in 7th roundThe Bears traded down in the fifth round for a roll of the dice in the seventh. After moving down 10 spots in the fifth round to acquire the Atlanta Falcons' seventh-round pick, the Bears took Washington State wide receiver Marquess Wilson, who quit hisShare Tweet
A capsule look at Saturday's draft picksFOURTH ROUND KHASEEM GREENE, LB, Rutgers 6-0 1/2 241 Elizabeth, N.J. Background: A starting safety in 2009, Greene moved to outside linebacker in 2010 and was twice named the Big East Defensive Player of the Year. Set an NCAA record with 15 career force…Share Tweet
Stanton hits first homer, but Marlins fall to CubsCNNSI.com Apr 27, 2013Stanton hits first homer, but Marlins fall to CubsShare Tweet
Ian Thomsen: Nate Robinson propels Bulls in Game 4, Nets blow it, more thoughtsThree thoughts from Chicago's 142-134 triple overtime win over the visiting Nets on Sunday to give the Bulls a 3-1 lead in their first-round series:Share Tweet
Michael Jordan married girlfriend Yvette Prieto in a really big tentAny discussion of the NBA postseason eventually turns to Michael Jordan, the greatest player in NBA history and a strong point of comparison for today's stars 15 years after he participated in his last playoff game. That was particularly the case on Sat…Share Tweet
White Sox's Floyd leaves with elbow injuryChicago White Sox right-hander Gavin Floyd left Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning with a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow.Share Tweet
Bulls erase late deficit, overcome Nets in 3OTNate Robinson scored 34 points, and the Chicago Bulls wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday and take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.Share Tweet
Mistakes, tough love put new Bear Kyle Long on path to NFLKyle Long took a detour on the road toward becoming the Bears' first-round draft pick. He was living an idyllic childhood - the son of a famous, wealthy Hall of Fame football player, he grew up comfortably near Charlottesville, Va. - and was a starShare Tweet
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[Technology 1128] Re: pre assessments for online learning
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Hi everyone - great to see the conversation keeping up at such a robust
level! I just wanted to raise a point from my research review as well
as my personal work and research with students. I would caution against
pre-assessments that screen people out of classes. Pre assessments in
our literacy and ESOL world should screen people *into* the right
environments for their skills, otherwise we will lose them - again.
Students who responded to evaluations of their online learning
experience unanimously say that they learned computer skills AND
self-directed learning habits *by* participating. This is a very fine
line in service delivery, I know, but I think the key is to encourage
students to try and then have supports on hand as/when they need them.
We also have to keep pushing to produce and use better, more responsive
instructional materials that teach the skills necessary to learn from
Good luck to all of us!
Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, Ph.D.
American Institutes for Research
1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
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202.403.5454 (Fax)
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On Behalf Of Melinda Hefner
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:27 PM
To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [Technology 1126] Re: Tryout periods
I'm so glad to hear that your students' computer literacy skills are
assessed. We've found that students often think that the computer
skills they have are sufficient for a DL course, when they aren't.
(They may e-mail and use the internet, but not know how to save files,
upload files, use discussion boards, use digital drop boxes, use virtual
classrooms, etc., etc.).
You didn't mention this, but I assume that the assessments also measure
sefl-management skills, learning styles, lifestyle considerations,
hardware and software requirements, etc. Measuring students' perceptions
of DL courses is also helpful since many first-time DL students think
that DL courses are easier than seated or hybrid courses.
I've seen lots of DL readiness assessments, but often they only address
computer skills rather than also addressing the areas I mentioned above.
As DL courses become more and more common and as student learning and
student satisfaction data are analyzed, I believe that the importance of
comprehensive distance learning readiness will emerge.
Melinda M. Hefner
Director, Literacy Support Services
Basic Skills Department
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
2855 Hickory Blvd.
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Office: (828) 726-2245
>>> "Susan Jones" <SUJones at parkland.edu> 06/26/07 11:09 AM >>>
I have seen exactly such readiness assessments. I'm pretty sure I had
to take one before I took an online course here in 2000... but it wasn't
a grad program. Starting recently, *all* our students have to take a
"computer competency" assessment and course placement is recommended
from that. (We have several levels of basic computer competency
Susan Jones
Academic Development Specialist
Academic Development Center
Parkland College
Champaign, IL 61821
sujones at parkland.edu
>>> Melinda Hefner <mhefner at cccti.edu> 6/25/2007 2:41 PM >>>
I'm jumping in here mid-stream so this may have been discussed
I have rarely seen in DL courses, especially for DL literacy courses,
any kind of distance learning readiness assessment. You're so right
when you say that "...it seems reasonable that we help them find the
instructional method or class that best fits their needs and learning
styles." I'm in a 100% online grad program and several of the folks
have dropped out because their technical skills simply weren't adequate.
I've found too many educators who have discounted the DL readiness piece
and go on to blame the students for not being successful.
Melinda M. Hefner
Director, Literacy Support Services
Basic Skills Department
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
2855 Hickory Blvd.
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
Office: (828) 726-2245
>>> Leslie Petty <lpetty at twmi.rr.com> 06/25/07 10:40 AM >>>
I agree. Some of the states in Project IDEAL have found that students
who have an extensive orientation to the distance material - including
plenty of time to "play" and get a feel for this instructional approach
- tend to persist longer. If we want students to be successful, it
seems reasonable that we help them find the instructional method or
class that best fits their needs and learning styles. It's hard for
them to make an informed decision about distance if they're unfamiliar
with it, so the idea of try-out periods makes a great deal of sense.
Leslie Petty
Wendy Quinones wrote:
I'm a little late getting back to this, but I love the point you made,
Nancy, about the try-out being a learning experience even if the course
isn't completed. I've found that to be the case with PD online as well,
with teachers trying out the online experience and deciding they
don't like it and leaving; others finding that the material or the
participant interaction to be so valuable that they persist in the face
all kinds of technical and personal difficulties. Not too different
our students, I think. In this age of accountability we focus perhaps
much on outcomes and not enough on process and what can be learned from
regardless of outcome.
Wendy Quinones
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From: <nancy.friday at alphaplus.ca>
To: "The Technology and Literacy Discussion List" <technology at nifl.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 2:03 PM
Subject: [Technology 1073] Re: Tryout periods
Nancy from Toronto here again in response to the issue of learner
Recruitment and retention have been the focus of much discussion during
distance delivery research we have been engaged in at the AlphaPlus
the four sites that have been exploring distance delivery.
Retention has also been a noted interest in what happens in short online
that we have developed and delivered as part of AlphaRoute for the past
years. Our emerging and currently only form of new content for
year is online courses. Our courses are four weeks long. For the first
years they were delivered in a discussion forum - Web Board (supported
external course web site) as part of AlphaRoute. This year we are
offering the
courses in Moodle. You can take a look at the course topic list and
course web sites at:
www.resources.alpharoute.org > Resources > Online courses for adult
What we have found in terms of retention is that for the first two
students are gung-ho, and then we see a drop-off in week three that is
through week four. Generally we have found that a third of the students
enroll in a course complete it and receive a course certificate of
Interesting what you share David about a two-week period being perhaps
amount to try-out time.
I should note that we acknowledge there is a continuum of learning for
and so for a student to take the step and enroll in an AlphaRoute online
is in fact a learning step. Trying it out for a week or two to see how
and then not continuing is also learning. Committing to take the course
complete the work to achieve the certificate at the end (and learning
stuff along the way) is a goal for us. And in the world of
literacy learning and a range of skills, can make for a great
But we would like to think that our courses are so valuable to learners
engaging that they will all move from start to finish. It isn't
they will though - because of that continuum of learning.
>From the stats and knowledge of the programs that the students enrolled
courses come from, the highest retention rates come from students whose
instructor has included the AlphaRoute online course within their
and where students are in a computer lab at the same time taking the
course. So
motivation and support (instructor and peer) are onsite. However, the
facilitator is at a distance and does contribute to a motivating and
aspect of student support. The development of online courses in
AlphaRoute has
not been done within a research project or model. We are learning as we
go and
writing articles and sharing information as we learn. Our challenge at
point is to focus on that three week drop-off reality and see what we
from the course content and development side to attempt to support
learners in
sustaining their involvement past that drop-off point.
Any suggestions or ideas from the range of instructors and researchers
participating in this discussion are more than welcome!
Nancy Friday
"David J. Rosen" <djrosen at comcast.net> on 06/15/2007 09:01:41 AM
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Subject: [Technology 1064] Tryout periods
Distance Learning Technology Colleagues,
Earlier this week, in response to a message Heidi Silver-Pacuilla had
posted, Holly Dilatush wrote:
"too many learners register, show up one week, then drop before/
without completing 12 hours/first episode. Follow-up (to attempt to
determine WHY) has been challenging -- guesswork more than documented
responses. There
are SO many extenuating circumstances."
For many adult learners, especially those who choose online options,
and for many reasons, we need to design/include/expect a "tryout
period" a short online learning experience -- perhaps two weeks --
sampling the material, process and technology used in the longer,
online learning. At the end of the tryout, participants can stop (if
they were experimenting with the medium, are not happy with the
content, can't make the longer commitment, or for any other reason).
Those who are ready to commit, can do so, and at that point begin to
be counted in the DOE-funded system.
Does an example of this already exist somewhere? If so, how is the
tryout period funded? (State and local funders and private funders
need to pick up the costs of this "tryout")
I believe we need the same sort of tryout period for teachers doing
online professional development. Does a model of this exist somewhere?
Your thoughts?
David J. Rosen
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Pinnacles to Become National Park
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Senate passed Congressman Sam Farr's (D-Carmel) bill to establish Pinnacles National Park in California. The bill, H.R. 3641, the Pinnacles National Park Act, brought forward by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) in the Senate, previously passed the House of Representatives in July. It now heads to the President's desk for his expected signature.
The bill elevates the 26,000 acre Pinnacles National Monument into a National Park. Pinnacles National Park will be the 59th National Park created by Congress and the first since 2004.
"The Pinnacles is a special place and I am proud to have worked with Senator Boxer to elevate it to a National Park," said Congressman Farr. "Often referred to as the missing novel in our National Park's library, this treasure will finally take its rightful place on the shelf next to Yosemite, Yellowstone and all of our other wonderful parks. Today is a great day not just for California but for all Americans, who will want to now come visit this geological and ecological wonder."
Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, Pinnacles National Monument is the 11th oldest National Monument in the United States. The area draws its name from the volcanic spires that were formed by the eruption of the Neenach Volcano over 23 million years ago.
The Pinnacles system is home to 149 species of birds, 49 mammals, 22 reptiles, six amphibians, 68 butterflies, 36 dragonflies and damselflies, nearly 400 bees and many thousands of other invertebrates.
The monument is also home to 30 endangered California condors. Since 2003, the Park Service has been a part of the California Condor Recovery Program to re-establish California condors at Pinnacles.
The legislation moved quickly through Congress because of its broad, grassroots support due to the positive impact it would have on the surrounding communities. It is supported by Monterey and San Benito counties, including their respective Chambers of Commerce and Visitor's Bureaus. Ken Burns, director of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" also supports the legislation.
"The Central Coast is ready to welcome visitors to this national treasure," said Congressman Farr. "From exploring caves, to viewing springtime wildflowers, to hiking through spire-like rock formations, visitors and families can participate in activities that leave lasting memories. It is truly worthy of National Park status."
The legislation also renames the Pinnacles Wilderness within the National Monument as the Hain Wilderness. Schuler Hain was a conservationist who lead the effort to establish Pinnacles National Monument in 1908.
Statement on Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
Washington, DC - Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA) released the following statement today after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut:
"As a father and a grandfather, my heart goes out to the families affected by today's tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. I join with all Americans in prayer for the young lives that were loss in this horrific event at Sandy Hook Elementary.
"In the coming days, many will say that we should not politicize this tragedy by using it as a platform for a tough discussion on gun control. However, we must ignore those calls because to do so would be the real politicization of this violent act.
"No longer can we simply turn away from these mass shootings and hope that one day they will end. Instead, we must have a real and frank discussion on the role of guns in our society. Congress and the states must pursue meaningful gun control laws that prevent weapons from getting into the hands of individuals who would commit these horrendous crimes. "Our nation and the children of Sandy Hook Elementary demand that we have that discussion now."
MPC to Make College a Reality for Low-Income and Disadvantaged Youth
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) praised the announcement that Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) will receive up to $1.85 million over the course of five years to continue the TRiO Math/Science Upward Bound Program, which seeks to encourage low-income and first-generation high school students to pursue math and science majors in college and eventually careers in the field.
"The youth of today will determine our world of tomorrow," said Congressman Farr. "It is more essential than ever for our young adults, and future leaders, to be knowledgeable about the increasingly important fields based in science and math so they can be key players in our future economy. I am delighted that this grant seeks to accomplish this by enabling MPC to aid disadvantaged youths in gaining access to a college education and open the doors to a valuable career."
Since 2008, the program has repeatedly surpassed the expectations of what allotted funds are intended to achieve. More than twice the number of students the program was funded to serve actually enrolled. Each year of the program, between 98 and 100 percent of these attendees stayed for the entire session, an amount which surpassed the goal of an 80 percent retention rate. After the students completed the program, more than 89 percent of attendees went on to enroll in a postsecondary school, a quantity which exceeded the goal by 9 percent. Finally, at least 90 percent of students then stayed in college, a rate which drastically exceeded the goal of 60 percent.
"Since its inception in 1990, TRiO Math Science Upward Bound has been a dynamic part of Monterey Peninsula College Student Services," said MPC TriO Director Laurence E. Walker, dean of Student Services. "MSUB strives to deliver outstanding STEM services to underrepresented high school students, while promoting careers in math and science. Unique in its delivery of services, MSUB provides hands-on learning, academic support, exposure to professionals and a residential college experience. For over 20 years, MSUB has served this outstanding population, helping students make the transition to higher education.
In my twenty-five years as an educator, I am constantly inspired and rejuvenated by the "good work" of our TRiO professionals who year after year foster the personal growth and academic success of low-income, first-generation college students. TRiO Works!"
With this grant, underprivileged teens will continue to receive the support and experience they need in order to drastically increase the possibility of studying science and math at a postsecondary school.
Congressman Farr's Marine Debris Act Heads to President's Desk for Signature
WASHINGTON, DC – The House and Senate both unanimously passed Congressman Sam Farr's (D-Carmel) Marine Debris Act to combat the growing problem of ocean trash. The Marine Debris Act allows for permanent funding of the Marine Debris Program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which seeks to address the adverse impacts of trash in the ocean. The legislation was included as part of H.R. 2838, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act. The bill is now at President Obama's desk and is expected to be signed into law.
"From the tsunami that impacted Japan last year to Hurricane Sandy that struck the east coast, we have seen a noticeable increase in the amount of debris in our oceans," said Congressman Farr. "These disasters only highlight the problem, every year 14 billion pounds of trash are added to our oceans, endangering aquatic wildlife and threatening coastal communities whose economies rely upon the ocean. This act allows for the continued funding of a program that protects this vital resource and ensures its long-term health."
The growing threat of marine debris has a detrimental effect on aquatic ecosystems. It damages habitats, provides a vehicle for invasive species and kills wildlife through ingestion or entanglement. Over 267 marine species are impacted by marine debris. Estimates suggest that up to 100,000 marine mammals are killed each year by marine debris. Marine debris also poses an ongoing threat to endangered species and recovery efforts.
Additionally, there is an economic cost associated with marine debris. It damages local economies dependent upon healthy beaches for tourism, damages marine vessels and creates numerous obstacles for the fishing industry.
The Marine Debris Program conducts research and develops solutions to these growing problems caused by ocean trash – both man caused debris and natural occurring, debris that results from storms like the Japanese tsunami or Hurricane Sandy.
In addition to providing a mechanism for continued funding, the act also alters the definition of marine debris to include all trash that ends up in the oceans, even if it originated on land. This is in contrast to the previous definition that only included debris that originated from a boat or other marine vessel.
"If we are going to provide sound stewardship of the world's largest trust, then we must fully understand the nature of the problem," said Congressman Farr. "As our society has grown more dependent on disposable items, the oceans have become a dumping ground for our waste. Trash that endangers the health of our oceans does not differentiate whether it arrived in the ocean from a boat or not. We must begin to understand that choices we make here on land have impact our oceans as well."
Medicare Recipients Have More High Quality Choices
WASHINGTON, DC – Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that people with Medicare have more high quality choices and the performance of Medicare Advantage plans is improving. HHS also released the 2013 quality ratings for Medicare health and drug plans on the web-based Medicare Plan Finder. During Medicare Open Enrollment, people with Medicare can use the star ratings to compare the quality of health and drug plan options and select the plans that are the best value for their needs for 2013.
"In 2013, people with Medicare will have access to a wide range of plan choices, including more four and five star plans than ever before," said Secretary Sebelius.
In 2013:
- People with Medicare will have access to 127 four- or five-star Medicare Advantage plans. These plans currently serve 37 percent of Medicare Advantage enrollees, and may attract more with their improved quality ratings. In 2012, people with Medicare had access to 106 four or five star plans, which served only 28 percent of enrollees.
People with Medicare will have access to 26 four or five star prescription drug plans, which currently serve 18 percent of enrollees. This is an improvement from 2012, in which 13 four or five star plans are serving only 9 percent of enrollees.
As a result of provisions in the Affordable Care Act, Medicare is doing more to promote enrollment in high quality plans and alert beneficiaries who are enrolled in lower quality plans. Now, persons with Medicare enrolled in consistently low performing plans (those receiving less than 3 stars for at least the past 3 years) will receive notifications to let them know how they can change to a higher quality plan if they choose to do so. In addition, 5-star plans are rewarded by being allowed to continuously market and enroll beneficiaries throughout the year. In 2012, thousands of people with Medicare took advantage of this opportunity to join a top performing plan.
The Affordable Care Act also added new benefits to Medicare, including in the Medicare Advantage program. The health care law phases out the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap also known as the "donut hole." In 2013, people with Medicare who reach the "donut hole" will receive approximately 53 percent off the cost of brand name drugs and 21 percent off the cost of generic drugs. Medicare beneficiaries will also continue to benefit from Medicare-covered preventive services at zero cost-sharing, including a yearly Wellness visit.
At the same time that quality is improving and benefits are increasing, premiums in the Medicare Advantage program are remaining steady. Since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 through 2013, Medicare Advantage premiums have fallen by 10 percent and enrollment is increasing by 28 percent. The average estimated basic Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) premium is projected to hold steady from last year, at $30 for 2013.
Medicare Plan Finder users can search for MA and Prescription Drug Plans being offered in their areas by inserting their home zip code. The Medicare Formulary Finder is also available online to help people with Medicare find local plans that cover their specific medications. Both Finders and other helpful Medicare tools are available at www.medicare.gov.
For details about the 2013 Part C and D Plan Quality Ratings released today, please visit http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn/PerformanceData.html.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15th through December 7th. For more information about Open Enrollment, please visit http://www.cms.gov/Center/Special-Topic/Open-Enrollment-Center.html?redirect=/center/openenrollment.asp.


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Shahbaz S Gill
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All Publications
Articles in Journals
Gill, M., Shahbaz, M., Afza, T. Forthcoming. Does Defence Spending Impede Economic Growth? Cointegration and Causality Analysis for Pakistan. Defence and Peace Economics, 1-16
Mujahid, N., Gill, M., Shahbaz, M. 2016. Labor Market Conditions-Female Labor Supply Nexus: The Role of Globalization in Pakistan. Global Business Review, 17: 68-87
Shahbaz, M., Gill, M., Butt, M. 2013. DOES MILITARY SPENDING EXPLODE EXTERNAL DEBT IN PAKISTAN? Defense and Peace Economics, 2-24
Shahbaz, M., Gill, M., Malik, M., Wolters, M. 2013. An analysis of a causal relationship between economic growth and terrorism in Pakistan. Economic Modelling
Shahbaz, M., Gill, M. 2012. Military Spending and Economic Growth in Pakistan: New Evidence from Rolling Window Approach. Economic Research, 25: 144-159
Shahbaz, M., Islam, F., Gill, M. 2012. Phillips Curve in a Small Open Economy: A Time Series Exploration of North Cyprus. Bangladesh Development Studies, xxxv: 113-130
Shahbaz, M., Lean, H., Gill, M. 2012. Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis in Pakistan: Cointegration and Granger causality. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16: 2947–2953
Gill, M., Ahmad, K., Lawler, J. 2011. Entrepreneur pro-activeness and customer value: the moderating role of innovation and market orientation.. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sust. Development
Gill, M., Ahmad, K., Lawler, J. 2011. Effect of Working Environment on Job Satisfaction in Pakistan. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sust. Development, 7: 52 to 61
Gill, M., Kaleem, A., Qureshi, I. 2011. Customers' perceptions towards adoption of e-banking in Pakistan. International Journal of Economics & Business, 3: 1-14
Gill, M., Shamim, A., Shahbaz, M. 2011. Creativity: a driving force behind yield management. International Journal of Economics & Business, 3: 459-467
Shahbaz, M., Amir, N., Gill, M. 2011. Financial Development, Openness Relation and the Role of Financial Institutions: A Case of Pakistan. Asia Pacific Business Review, vii: 31-47
Shahbaz, M., Tang, C., Gill, M. 2011. Electricity consumption and economic growth nexus in Portugal using cointegration and causality approaches. Energy Policy, 29: 3529-2536
Gill, M., Rehman ud Din, M. 2010. Societal Marketing an Investment or Donation. Asia Pacific Business Review, 6: 37-46
Shahbaz, M., Gill, M., Butt, M. 2010. Exports and Imports Nexus: Econometric Evidence for Pakistan. The IUP Journal of Applied Economics, ix: 34-45
Ur Rehman, A., Gill, M. 2010. The relationship between religiosity and new product adoption. Journal of Islamic Marketing, 1: 63-69
Chapters in Books
Gill, M. Forthcoming. Existence and Perceptions held about Gender Discrimination against women in the Work place. A case study from S.E. Asia.. In Dr. K.N.Kang (Ed.), Dynamic Management in Global Economy
Working Papers
Wang, W., Gill, M. 2012. Trust as a Mediator for the Effect of Organizational Justice: What do the Multifoci and Cultural Approaches
Gill, M., Wolters, M. Forthcoming. Does Terrorism Impede Private Investment in Pakistan?, TAXES A&M INT. UNIVERSITY, Laredo.
Wolters, M. , Couto, E., Gill, M. 2013. The Effects of the Global Financial Crisis on Financial Innovation and Banking Market Structure in Brazil, International Network of Business and Management Journal 2013, Lisbon.
Shahbaz, M., Gill, M., Malik, M., Wolters, M. 2013. Does Terrorism Impede Private Investment in Pakistan, 17th Annual Western Hemisphere Trade Conference: Western Hemisphere Meets Eastern Hemisphere: Trade, Investment, and Development Opportunities, Laredo.
Gill, M., Wang, W. 2012. Trust as a Mediator for the Effect of Organizational Justice: What do the Multifoci and Cultural Approaches Tell Us?", Midwest Academy of Management, Chicago.


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The fifth annual Family First Radiothon 2011
Cancer has been a long battle for Moose Jaw resident Karen Seabrook.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, but despite a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation, the cancer spread to her liver and hip.
Seabrook, 56, who worked as a nurse at Providence Place before she was diagnosed with cancer, then underwent a second round of chemotherapy from March to September, 2008, in Regina.
A CT scan still showed a spot on her liver so she had a liver resection in Saskatoon and then a third round of chemotherapy in Regina from January to June 2009.
But in October, 2009, a CT scan showed the cancer on her liver again.
Seabrook started her fourth round of chemotherapy, a long course of 16 months, which just finished in February.
She has just received some good news, after tests in Winnipeg, that there is now no sign of cancer.
"It's the best news in the past five years," she said. "I'm still being watched very closely. For now, I'm off chemotherapy. I feel great. It's like a weight off my shoulders."
For her last course of chemotherapy, Seabrook was able to receive the treatment at Moose Jaw Union Hospital, which she said was a huge relief. She was on a three-week cycle where she went into the hospital once a week for two weeks and then had a week off.
But, after receiving treatment at the Day Surgery unit, Seabrook said it is in desperate need of new equipment.
This is the fifth in a series published by the Times-Herald, a community health partner, about the upcoming Family First Radiothon.
The radiothon, put on by 800 CHAB and the Moose Jaw Health Foundation, will call on the community of Moose Jaw to donate money to provide the best chemotherapy equipment in Canada at the Day Surgery unit at the Union Hospital.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed
- 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed
- 1 tomato, cored, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 2 scallions, sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat then add the corn and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Transfer the corn to a large bowl and combine with the beans, tomato and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together the scallions, lime juice, chipotle, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over the salad and gently mix to coat. Add the avocado, folding gently to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutritional Info
- Calories240
- Carbohydrates31 g(10%)
- Fat10 g(16%)
- Protein7 g(15%)
- Saturated Fat1 g(7%)
- Sodium119 mg(5%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber9 g(36%)
- Monounsaturated Fat7 g


text: On April 22, 2014, the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) issued a decision denying an appeal (Appeal) from a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) determination issued by the Department of Energy's Richland Operations Office (ROO). The Appellant, Oles, Morrison, Rinker, Baker LLP, contested the adequacy of the search for documents responsive to its FOIA request. The Appellant is a law firm that represents Babcock Services, Inc. (BSI), and it claimed that ROO did not provide copies of emails to and from individuals at CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company (CHPRC) and its subcontractor, BSI, with @rl.gov email addresses regarding the solicitation, hire or recruitment of BSI employees by CHPRC. ROO claimed that the requested emails were agency records as they were not in the possession of the DOE at the time of the FOIA Request and that based on ROO's contract with CHPRC, documents regarding employment and procurement are deemed contractor-owned records. Therefore, the OHA concluded that the requested documents are not agency records and denied the Appeal.


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Juvenile Delinquency and Substance Abuse
Adolescent Substance Abuse
When young people engage in alcohol and other drug use, they, their families, and their communities usually suffer. In some cases, because of the strong association between substance abuse and delinquency, an increased burden is also placed on the juvenile justice system.
Since 1992, the high rate of illicit drug use among youth has been steadily increasing.
- According to the Monitoring the Future study (previously called the High School Senior Survey), which has measured the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by the Nation's youth since 1975, drug use among 12th graders peaked in 1981, with slightly more than 65 percent of seniors having reported past use of an illicit drug. This figure dropped to a low of 40.7 percent by 1992. In 1993, however, this downward trend began to reverse. By 1996, 50.8 percent of high school seniors reported having used illicit drugs (Monitoring the Future Study, University of Michigan, 1996).
- Young people are using mood-altering substances at increasingly younger ages. The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (Gfroerer, 1996) shows an overall decline in the average age of first use of alcohol, from 17.2 years in 1975 to 15.9 years in 1993; daily cigarette use, from 18.6 years in 1975 to 16.8 years in 1994; and, especially, marijuana use, from 18.9 years in 1975 to 16.3 years in 1994.
- Studies of drug use among youth involved in the juvenile justice system indicate high levels of abuse. Since 1990, the Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) program conducted by the National Institute of Justice has measured substance abuse among male detainees/arrestees in 12 jurisdictions across the country. Like the data from the Monitoring the Future study, the DUF data show increases in illicit drug use by youth in nearly all sites between 1993 and 1995. In 1995, youth testing positive for at least one drug ranged from 19 percent in Portland, OR, to 58 percent in Washington, D.C. DUF data, which do not include information on alcohol use by juveniles, showed in 1995 that the illicit drug most frequently used by delinquent youth was marijuana (National Institute of Justice, 1994 and 1995).
Consequences of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Persistent substance abuse among youth is often accompanied by an array of problems, including academic difficulties, health-related consequences, poor peer relationships, mental health issues, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. There are also significant consequences for family members, the community, and society in general.
- Declining grades, absenteeism from school and other activities, increased potential for dropping out, and other school-related problems are associated with adolescent substance abuse. Hawkins, Catalano, and Miller (1992) cite research that indicates both a low level of commitment to education and higher truancy rates. Cognitive and behavioral problems experienced by alcohol- and drug-using youth may not only interfere with their academic performance but may also disrupt learning by their classmates (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1992).
- Health-related consequences of teenage substance abuse include accidental injuries, physical disabilities and diseases, and the effects of possible overdoses. Death through suicide, homicide, accidents, and illness may be the final outcome for youth involved with alcohol and other drugs. Information drawn from the preliminary 1994 estimates of the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) indicates that drug-related hospital emergency episodes for youth ages 12-17 increased by 17 percent in 1994 over the rates for 1993. Significantly, there was a 50-percent increase in hospital emergency episodes related to marijuana/hashish use in this age group between 1993 and 1994. DAWN is a national survey conducted annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to estimate drug-related emergency department visits for various substances (McCaig, 1995).
- The danger of contracting HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases is increased for substance-abusing youth if they engage in high-risk behaviors, including the use of psychoactive substances (particularly those that are injected) or activities resulting from poor judgment and impulse control while experiencing the effects of mood-altering substances. Rates of AIDS diagnoses currently are relatively low among teenagers when compared with most other age groups. Nevertheless, because the disease has a long latent period before symptoms appear, many young adults with AIDS may actually have been infected with HIV as adolescents.
- Alcohol-related traffic fatalities for youth have declined, but young people are still overrepresented in this area. In 1995, more than 2,000 youth ages 15-20 were killed in alcohol-related car crashes (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1997).
- Substance-abusing youth may be alienated from and stigmatized by their peers. These young people also often disengage from school and community activities, thus depriving their peers and communities of positive contributions they might otherwise have made.
- Depression, developmental lag, apathy, withdrawal, and other psychosocial disorders are frequently linked to substance abuse among adolescents. Users are at higher risk than nonusers for mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, completed suicide, depression, conduct problems, and personality disorders. Marijuana use, which is prevalent among youth, has been shown to interfere with short-term memory, learning, and psychomotor skills. Motivation and psychosexual/emotional development may also be influenced (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1992).
- Many aspects of family life are jeopardized, sometimes resulting in family dysfunction. Siblings and parents are profoundly affected by alcohol- and drug-involved youth (Nowinski, 1990), who often drain family financial and emotional resources (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1992).
- High economic and social costs can result from monetary expenditures and emotional distress related to alcohol- and drug-related crimes, increased burdens for the support of adolescents and young adults who are not able to become self-supporting, and greater demands for medical and other treatment services for these youth (Gropper, 1985).
Connection Between Adolescent Substance Abuse and Delinquency
Possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Because substance abuse and delinquency are inextricably linked, arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many young people engaged in such behavior. Substance abuse and delinquency often share the common factors of school and family problems, negative peer groups, lack of neighborhood social controls, and a history of physical or sexual abuse (Hawkins et al., 1987; Wilson and Howell, 1993). Substance abuse is also associated with violent and income-generating crime by youth, which increases community residents' level of fear and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thereby further increasing the burden on these resources. Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and youth homicides are other related social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse.
- The DUF program found that male juveniles arrested for drug offenses (e.g., sales, possession) had the highest rate of positive drug tests when compared with youth arrested for other types of crimes. However, a substantial rate of drug use was also found among youth who committed violent, property, and other crimes (National Institute of Justice, 1996).
- Survey of Youth in Custody, 1987 (Beck, Kline, and Greenfeld, 1988) found that more than 39 percent of youth under age 18 were under the influence of drugs at the time of their current offense. More than 57 percent reported having used a drug within the previous month.
- A study of 113 delinquent youth in a State detention facility found that 82 percent reported being heavy (daily) users of alcohol and other drugs just prior to admission to the facility; 14 percent were regular users (more than two times weekly); and 4 percent reported occasional use (DeFrancesco, 1996).
- A study conducted in 1988 in Washington, D.C., found that youth who both sold and used drugs were more likely to commit crimes than those who only sold drugs or only used drugs. Heavy drug users were more likely to commit property crimes than nonusers, and youth who trafficked in drugs reported higher rates of crimes against persons. Youth in this sample were most likely to commit burglary or sell drugs while using drugs or seeking to obtain drugs. About one-fourth of the youth also reported attacking another youth to obtain drugs. However, among the youth in this sample, the majority who committed crimes did not do so in connection with drugs (Altschuler and Brounstein, 1991).
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Who is Lou Radja?
Motivational Speaker, Lou has engaged global citizens all over the world on topics such as: Leadership, Humanitarianism, Following your dream, Diversity, Personal accountability and Education.
Service to Humanity
Lou is Co-Founder and Executive Director of EduCongo, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing funding and support for the schooling of underprivileged children of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Before establishing EduCongo, Lou developed culturally specific curriculum and worked to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities for African Americans in Oregon as a member of the African American Health Coalition, Inc.
Global Citizen
Lou has a strong passion for cross-cultural learning and intercultural communication. He graduated from Portland State University with a degree in International Affairs, focusing on issues related to African development. Before moving to America, he lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Now he is invested on both sides of the Atlantic. Lou is an active Rotarian with the Portland Pearl Rotary Club, a member of the World Affairs Council of Oregon, and in addition to English, he is fluent in French and Swahili.