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Resurrection Foundation
The Resurrection Foundation is ready to help you plan a legacy gift for the future of our church's ministry and mission.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Foundation, a Kansas nonprofit corporation, was established in 2002 to identify and develop opportunities for planned giving. Our purpose is to endow and support the future needs of our church's ministry and mission by encouraging our members to remember Resurrection in their wills, trusts, retirement accounts and life insurance designations.
Church of the Resurrection members give generously of their time and resources to support Resurrection's vision of changing lives, transforming communities and renewing the church. The Foundation provides these generous members with the opportunity to further this vision through planned giving.
Leaving Your Legacy
The church of the Resurrection's mission is to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. As a member of the church, you have committed to a journey of knowing, loving and serving God as you grow in your faith. A gift to the Resurrection Foundation is one way of furthering your lifetime commitment and stewardship by remembering The Foundation in your will or trust or as a designated beneficiary of another asset. A Legacy Gift is a way to provide support to the church's mission and ministries in the future.
The Foundation ensures the long-range financial growth and sustainability of Resurrection. To do this, the Foundation and past donors have established various types of funds.
Secure the Future
The existing funds cover a broad spectrum of ministries, missions and future needs. Some of these funds include...
- Seminary Scholarship Funds
- Missions Support Funds
- Traditional Music Fund
- Congregational Care Funds
... and many others that may fit your charitable intent. Creation of new funds that align with Resurrection goals and your intent is an option as well.
Renew our Church
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, has been called the single most influential Protestant leader of the English-speaking world since the Reformation. We believe that as United Methodists we are called to continue to renew the church through leadership and generosity.
The Church of the Resurrection's John Wesley Legacy Society honors the dedicated group of members and friends who have chosen to include Resurrection in their estate or planned giving. You can join the John Wesley Legacy Society when you declare a gift to the Resurrection Foundation.
+-Contact us
Clayton Smith
+-Our Funds
The Foundation, along with previous donors, have given prayerful consideration to establishing the funds that are currently in place. Click the links below to learn more about the existing funds. The Resurrection Foundation Board follows donor input to set up funds that support missions, ministries and future needs. Each potential gift/fund is subject to approval of the Resurrection Board of Directors on behalf of The Church of the Resurrection. The Resurrection Foundation will work with donors to design a donor fund that fulfills their specific wishes while contributing to Resurrection Foundation's purpose.
Ministry Funds
Local Missions Support Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support to The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection's Local Missions.
Beyond Kansas City Mission Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support to The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection's Beyond Kansas City Missions.
Traditional Music Endowment Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support to The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection's traditional music programs. It is recognized that the needs of the traditional music programs will change over time and this Fund is intended to adapt to those needs. Yearly distributions are limited to the income and appreciation from the principal of the fund.
Child in Crisis Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection's ministries and the Greater Kansas City community for the purpose of assisting and serving children who are in harm's way due to loss, abandonment, or other crisis.
Pet Care Assistance Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support to families who are experiencing financial difficulty with pet care.
General Funds
Facility Maintenance Endowment Fund
The Fund is intended to provide support for facility maintenance needs of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. Yearly distributions are limited to the income and appreciation from the principal of the fund.
General Unrestricted Endowment Fund
The fund is intended to allow the Resurrection Foundation to support The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection as areas of need are identified. Yearly distributions are limited to the income and appreciation from the principal of the fund.
General Unrestricted Fund
The fund is intended to allow the Resurrection Foundation to support The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection as areas of need are identified.
Resurrection Foundation Development Fund
The Fund is intended to further promote and develop the Resurrection Foundation within The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
Ministry Educational Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is intended to provide support to Church of the Resurrection members seeking ministry educational programs or ministry preparatory education. Preference will be given to applicants who are participating in the Ministry as a Career (MAC Track) program. Secondary considerations will be given to Church of the Resurrection members enrolled at colleges of the United Methodist Church and while not a MAC Track participant, enrolling in ministry career education. Secondary considerations will also be given to ministry career seeking individuals who demonstrate financial need; or are enrolled at institutions that allow for United Methodist Church or other institutional matching grants. Application deadline is May 1.
New Generation Seminary Scholarship Fund
This Scholarship is intended to provide support to full-time seminary students. Each applicant must have begun their first seminary academic year at age 30 or younger. Qualified applicants would be active members of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection who have been approved as declared candidates by the Church's Staff Parish Relations Committee. Potential multi-year support is available to applicant meeting eligibility requirements. Application deadline is May 1.
Seminary Education Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Fund is intended to provide financial support to those active members of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection who have been called by God to serve as an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Yearly distributions are limited to the income and appreciation from the principal of the fund. Application deadline is May 1.
Seminary Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Fund is intended to provide financial support to those active members of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection who have been called by God to serve as an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. Special consideration will be given to the financial need of the recipient. Yearly distributions are limited to the income and appreciation from the principal of the fund. Application deadline is May 1.
Thuma Scholarship Fund
The Fund is intended to provide financial support to those active members of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection who have been called by God to serve as an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. The Lowell and Jean Thuma Seminary Scholarships are provided to worthy seminary students. Application deadline is May 1.
If a donor wants to establish a new fund as referenced above, there is a minimum gift requirement of $25,000. If a donor wants to contribute to an existing fund, there is no minimum gift requirement.
+-Ways to Give
Thank you for considering a planned gift to The Church of the Resurrection Foundation to help ensure the future ministry of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. The Resurrection Foundation can help you determine which type of gift is the best fit for your charitable giving goals and financial objectives. Below is a description of the many ways you can give.
Donor Advised Funds
The Resurrection Foundation offers Donor Advised Funds as a convenient option for giving to your favorite ministry. By establishing such a fund at the Foundation, you can minimize your taxes by making charitable gifts to your fund, but decide later which charities will benefit.
The Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund include:
- You can make a gift to your Fund at the time most convenient for you and receive an immediate charitable deduction.
- You can decide later which charity(ies) you recommend to receive distribution, how much and when.
- Earnings are credited and compounded tax-free so that more money may be available for your favorite charities.
- You can pass on important values of service and caring for others by involving children or other family members in charitable gift recommendations.
- You and others may add to your Fund any time. All gifts will be acknowledged by the Foundation, and you will be advised of contributions received.
- You will receive an annual statement of all contributions, distributions and Fund earnings.
You can establish a Resurrection Foundation Donor Advised Fund with as little as $25,000 and you may make additional contributions of any size at any time. Each gift represents an unconditional, irrevocable charitable contribution and is not refundable.
The annual distributions from Foundation Donor Advised Funds primarily benefit charitable organizations that are related to the Resurrection United Methodist Church. Charities that are unrelated to the United Methodist Church, but that are compatible with the Church's mission can be considered for a portion of annual fund distributions.
Establishing your Foundation Donor Advised Fund can be as easy as filling out a form and writing a check. For more information, contact your Resurrection United Methodist Foundation at 913-544-0242, Rev. Dr. Clayton L. Smith, Executive Pastor.
Retirement Plan Assets (IRA)
A retirement plan is one of the best types of assets to transfer to the Resurrection Foundation following death because of the income tax consequence. Most inherited assets are free from income tax. However, an heir will pay income tax on disbursements from a decedent's retirement plan such as a profit sharing plan, Section 401(k) plan or IRA. If you are going to make a charitable bequest, it is usually better to transfer assets subject to income tax to a tax-exempt charity – such as the Resurrection Foundation – and to transfer assets not subject to income tax to heirs.
For a taxable estate, the combination of estate and income taxes will frequently exceed 75 percent of the total amount – even more if the generation skipping transfer taxes are triggered. At a cost to your heirs of only 25 percent of the fair market value of these types of assets, you could apply 100 percent of the assets to the Resurrection Foundation to accomplish your specific charitable objectives. Estate taxes change, so be sure to consult an accountant.
Of course, married couples can postpone the decision by transferring the assets to the surviving spouse and claiming the marital estate tax deduction. However, since that deduction is not available to unmarried individuals and the second-to-die of married couples, a charitable bequest of pension plan assets might be the best option.
A gift of stock is one of the easiest methods to make a gift. If the stock has appreciated, the donor not only avoids the capital gains tax on the appreciation but also receives a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock at the time of contribution.
Life Insurance
You may have purchased life insurance when you needed protection for your family, business or estate. In later years, you have found you no longer need that insurance. If you want to achieve immediate tax benefits, you should consider irrevocably assigning an insurance policy to the Resurrection Foundation.
Giving life insurance as a gift to charity allows even those with modest means to leave a substantial contribution to the cause most meaningful to them. A gift of life insurance is a deferred gift, which means the proceeds from a commitment made now will be realized in the future. Donors often struggle between their desires to achieve philanthropic goals and their need to preserve their estates for their families. A gift of life insurance can eliminate this conflict.
In addition to gifting an existing life insurance policy, a new life insurance policy can be purchased from your life insurance professional naming the Resurrection Foundation as owner and beneficiary. The initial premium payment plus subsequent insurance premium payments made by the donors are deductible as charitable contributions. A gift of insurance will not reduce your current stream of income.
Naming the Resurrection Foundation as Beneficiary
Perhaps a charitable gift sounds attractive but you are not ready to give up ownership of your life insurance. By naming the Resurrection Foundation as beneficiary only, you retain ownership of the policy; have access to the cash value and the right to change the beneficiary. If you would prefer that a member of your family remain the primary beneficiary, you can make the Resurrection Foundation the contingent or successor beneficiary to receive the proceeds if your primary beneficiary dies before you.
Because you retain ownership of the policy, there is no charitable deduction for the value of the policy upon designation of the Resurrection Foundation as beneficiary or for subsequent premium payments. However, any proceeds payable to the Resurrection Foundation at your death will not be subject to federal estate tax.
Charitable Bequests: Last Will and Testament or Living / Revocable Trust
Including a charitable bequest as a part of your will is a great way for you to provide long-term support for the Resurrection Foundation while also effectively managing your estate. Making a charitable bequest is easy. If you want to leave a bequest to the Resurrection Foundation, you must specifically do so in a will or trust. Your will or personal trusts are legal records of your wishes regarding how your assets should be handled at your death. Instructions regarding the dispensation of your assets are called bequests.
Charitable Bequests are not subject to estate or inheritance taxes, therefore reducing the tax burden of an estate. Charitable bequests also provide flexibility because they may be changed at any time. Your estate will be entitled to a charitable deduction for the full, fair market value of your gift. The Resurrection Foundation can assist you and your attorney with standard legal language necessary to establish your charitable bequest.
General Bequest
With this type of bequest, you simply leave a specified dollar amount
(e.g., $25,000) to the Resurrection Foundation.
Specific Bequest
A bequest of this type involves the designation of specific property
(e.g., a home, a farm, or shares of stock) that you want the Resurrection
Foundation to receive.
Residuary Bequest
Through a residuary bequest, the Resurrection Foundation will receive the
remainder of your estate after all liabilities and other bequests have been
paid. It may augment a general or specific bequest to the Resurrection
Foundation if the size of the estate allows, or may ensure that other
beneficiaries receive their bequests prior to distribution to the
Resurrection Foundation.
Percentage Bequest
You may direct that the Resurrection Foundation receive a percentage of
your estate or residuary estate. In this case, if the size of your estate
changes, the bequest will change proportionately.
Contingent Bequest
It is important to anticipate a situation in which a beneficiary might die
before you or choose to disclaim the property. To prepare for such an
occurrence, consider naming the Resurrection Foundation as the
contingent beneficiary.
Memorial Gifts
There are several ways to memorialize those dear to you. Gifts may be made to the Resurrection Foundation in memory of deceased persons, to honor living persons, or to commemorate anniversaries or other special events.
Click here for more information.
Gifts in Lieu of Flowers
It may be appropriate to remember a loved one by requesting that "in lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Resurrection Foundation."
If you desire to contribute to Resurrection Foundation anytime during life, please contact Rev. Clayton Smith to discuss your charitable intent. Donors who give during life get to see the benefits of their gifts and realize the tax benefits of giving.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A charitable remainder trust is an efficient estate planning vehicle. It is a special type of trust that provides for and maintains two sets of beneficiaries. The first set are the income beneficiaries (you and, if married, a spouse). Income beneficiaries receive a set percentage of income for your lifetime or for a fixed term not to exceed 20 years from the trust. The second beneficiary would be the Resurrection Foundation. The Resurrection Foundation would receive the principal of the trust after the income beneficiaries pass away.
There are two basic types of charitable remainder trusts; one is an annuity, one is a unitrust.
Establishing either trust is simple:
• Cash or property is transferred to the trust.
• The income beneficiaries receive annually an amount equal to a fixed
percentage of the trust's fair market value (unitrust) or a fixed dollar
amount (annuity trust).
• Upon termination of the trust, the assets are transferred to the
Resurrection Foundation.
• The eventual distribution to the Resurrection Foundation will take effect
only at the death of the trust's income beneficiaries (or at the end of the
term of the trust if a fixed term is chosen for the trust).
Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a way for you to receive a guaranteed income for life and an immediate income tax deduction, while at the same time leaving a legacy to the Resurrection Foundation.
When you transfer assets to a Charitable Gift Annuity, you receive a fixed stream of income for life. After paying the lifetime annuity to you – and your spouse, if you choose – the remaining principal is transferred to the Resurrection Foundation.
Payments to you are based on your age – the older you are, the higher the rate. If the annuity is for you and your spouse, the calculation is based on your joint ages. You can choose to receive payments quarterly, semi-annually or annually. If you do not need the income now, you can use a deferred plan, receive the income tax deduction now, but begin receiving payments when you reach a specific age. This is an excellent complement to your existing retirement plan.
The tax advantages of both a current and deferred annuity are two-fold. First, you receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction when you create your annuity. The amount of the deduction is based on your age and annuity payout rate. Second, a portion of the payments you receive may be treated either as tax-free return of principal or long-term capital gains. These tax advantages increase the net income you receive.
Securing the Future or Current Needs
Once you have committed to making a gift, you need to specify if it is for current needs of the church at the time of the gift, or future needs thru the Foundation.
A gift for current use at the time of the gift should be designated: "The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection"
A gift for future needs should be designated: "Church of the Resurrection Foundation, a Kansas non-profit Corporation"
If you would like additional information, please complete the Request for Information online form, or print the form and mail to Rev. Clayton Smith at 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 6224. A printable version of the FAQ is available here.
What is the Resurrection Foundation?
The Church of the Resurrection Foundation, launched in 2002 as a separate legal entity, secures funding for the future mission and ministry of The Church of the Resurrection. Already our Resurrection Foundation has set up funds to support seminary students, the music ministry, facilities, missions and other needs. Your Resurrection Foundation, through its benevolent donors, helps to ensure that The Church of the Resurrection will be able to continue its vision for ministry in years to come.
How does my commitment to Church of the Resurrection's annual giving differ from a gift to Resurrection Foundation?
The Resurrection Foundation, through its funds, "Secures the Future" of The Church of the Resurrection. The vision is the same ... Changing Lives, Transforming Communities and Renewing the Church. What differs is the timeframe. While annual giving supports the operational expenses of the Church and funds the annual budget, the Foundation offers a way for the church to address needs beyond those contained in the annual budget.
Your contributions to the Foundation will allow the church to address needs of facilities, missions and ministries beyond what the annual giving will allow. As the Foundation assets grow and are distributed, the Church's missions and ministry can grow beyond the annual giving. Beyond looking to the future, the Foundation also provides an important resource in the Renewal of the Church through seminary scholarships to those Resurrection members on the path to becoming ordained pastors.
How can I donate?
You will typically hear about giving to charity through your will or trust, but there are many easy ways to remember Resurrection Foundation in your planned giving that do not require changes to your will or trust. Making the Resurrection Foundation the designated beneficiary of your life insurance policies, 401(k), IRA, and brokerage accounts is a simple, quick, and inexpensive way to achieve your charitable goals. Gift types vary and the Resurrection Foundation is equipped to accept all forms of assets – other types of assets include, but not limited to, real estate, personal property, and direct stock transfers.
If interested, let the Resurrection Foundation know. Our Executive Pastor of Generosity is happy to discuss your charitable desires with you and/or your advisors. Simply complete the one page donor declaration to inform us of your planned gift and its desired use when it's received in the future. You may contact Rev. Dr. Clayton L. Smith at or complete the online donor declaration here.
Does the Resurrection Foundation accept gifts during the life of the donor?
The Resurrection Foundation gives donors the option for charitable giving during life as well as an outlet for giving at death. Donors who give during life get to see the benefits of their gifts.
I have already established a will. How do I include the Resurrection Foundation in my future gift plans?
In regards to a will or trust, often times a small amendment can be made to your existing estate plan, but some circumstances require more. If your current planned gifts include Resurrection Foundation, let us know so we can fully understand your intentions. See also the "Ways to Give" materials for a more in depth look.
Can I start a new fund with my own donor intent?
Yes. The Resurrection Foundation Board follows donor input to set up funds that support funding for missions, ministries, and future needs. Each potential gift/fund is subject to the approval of the Resurrection Foundation Board of Directions on behalf of the Church of the Resurrection.
What is the minimum donation?
There is no minimum donation to our general endowment funds. All gifts are welcome. If a donor wants to establish a new fund as referenced above, there is a minimum gift requirement of $25,000. The Resurrection Foundation will work with donors in the design of a donor fund that fulfills their wishes while contributing to Resurrection Foundation's charge.
What if I change my mind?
Until the gift is made (assets transferred), it is only a declaration of intent. If your intent changes at anytime, you can modify the gift. The Resurrection Foundation recognizes that donor intent changes over time and can accommodate those changes.
Is there any tax benefit to donating to the Resurrection Foundation or The Church of the Resurrection?
Yes. Similar to the tax benefits from annual giving to the Church of the Resurrection and other charities, you will realize a tax savings based on your giving. The Resurrection Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) entity qualifying for deductability. We encourage you to consult your tax advisor.
What is the John Wesley Legacy Society?
The John Wesley Legacy Society recognizes donors who have indicated that they have remembered the Resurrection Foundation or The Church of the Resurrection in their estate planning. We simply want to thank these members and recognize their generosity and intent to remember the Resurrection Foundation.
What do I do if I have already remembered the Resurrection Foundation or The Church of the Resurrection in my will?
Please let us know if you plan to remember our church in your will or estate plan. We want to invite you to become a member of our John Wesley Legacy Society. Contact Rev. Dr. Clayton L. Smith, 913-544-0242, or complete the online donor declaration, available in the Resources section of this page.


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Now with career highs in points per game, field goal percentage and free throw percentage, Alex Oriakhi seems well- adjusted at Missouri.
This past week, Oriakhi scored 18 points and pulled down 11 rebounds while shooting a perfect 14-for-14 overall (10 from the free throw line; four from the floor). Of course, Oriaki wasn't quite as impressive in a 31-point rout at Florida last weekend, totaling just four points and two boards.
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Aside from Oriakhi, here's a look at some other recent UConn transfers:
Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, Hofstra — Knee issues have pushed back Coombs-McDaniel's long-awaited debut in Long Island. If he's ready to go next season, it'll be his first game action since the 2011 national championship.
Scottie Haralson, Tulsa — Haralson has never shot over 40 percent from the field in his four-year career. In fact, this season has statistically been his worst: Haralson, who bolted from UConn after one year, is converting just 34.4 percent of his field goal attempts for 9.6 points per game. It's the first time he's averaged less than 10 at Tulsa.
Jamaal Trice, Appalachian State — The 6-foot-6 senior has totaled just 10 points in his past six games, dropping his season average to 6.3. He's shooting just 31.8 percent from the floor.
Michael Bradley, Vincennes University — After being denied immediate eligibility at Western Kentucky, Bradley found his way to Vincennes University (Indiana), where he's played just six games.


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Holidays in the Lungau district of the province of Salzburg
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This two-quarter introductory program considers how small things—personal affections and distastes, allegiances and exclusions, possessions and wastes—make up our daily worlds and contribute to broader, systemic patterns of order in societies. Grounding our studies in anthropology, social psychology and sociology, we will consider the implications of personal choices and actions on society at large, in the U.S. and in a range of cultural and historical settings. What is the relationship between our identities and the small things we do, think, feel, say, desire, choose, wear or own? How do routine actions contribute to social hierarchies, differences and inequalities? What can looking closely at the micro-social world teach us about power?
We will examine a range of minutia: words uttered in routine conversations, facial expressions, bodily adornments, grooming habits, tweets posted and things collected and consumed. Focusing on the key domains of everyday life—work, school and home—we will engage in micro investigations: slowing down, paying close attention, observing systematically and deriving meaning from the details. Program activities, including lectures, workshops, field trips, films and book seminars, will build skills in empirical observation, documentation, asking questions, analysis, interpretation and writing. Students will read anthropological and sociological ethnographies and social psychological studies that inquire into small things and help us develop methodological approaches for studying closely. We will also engage in close readings of challenging theoretical texts that critically explore modes of power. Through these practices, students will learn the foundations of the interpretive social sciences.
Program Details
Fields of Study
Preparatory for studies or careers in
Location and Schedule
Campus location
Offered during: Day
Online Learning
Required Fees
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|This program will accept new enrollment winter quarter without signature. Students should contact the faculty and complete some preparatory reading.


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It's like being in a group of your favorite gamers, but not being allowed to roll any dice.
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Comparison Airway Devices in Nasotracheal Intubation in Manikin (MGR-AR2010A1)
This study has been completed.
Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: March 7, 2011
Last updated: January 3, 2012
Last verified: January 2012
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|March 7, 2011
|Last Updated Date
|January 3, 2012
|Start Date ICMJE
|March 2011
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2011 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Time in seconds required for a successful intubation attempt with the Macintosh laryngoscope, Airtraq NT and Mcgrath. [ Time Frame: Two months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01311284 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Comparison Airway Devices in Nasotracheal Intubation in Manikin
|Official Title ICMJE
|Comparison of Airtraq Nasotracheal Mcgrath and Macintosh Laryngoscope in Nasotracheal Intubation: A Manikin Study
|Brief Summary
|Nasotracheal intubation is usually required in oral surgery to allow an unrestricted surgical approach. The standard method is generally performed using the Macintosh laryngoscope supported by Magill forceps. However, it is recommended to perform awake tracheal intubation in situations where a difficult airway is predicted, a scenario where this technique may be poorly tolerated by the patient. Although fibreoptic intubation is considered the "gold standard", sometimes it is difficult to perform and,therefore, alternatives are necessary. The hypothesis is that optical laryngoscopes as the Airtraq nasotracheal and Mcgrath can improve the time and/or success of nasotracheal intubation in a manikin.
|Detailed Description
|Not Provided
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Not Provided
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Open Label
|Condition ICMJE
|Nasotracheal Intubation
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arm (s)
|Publications *
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|December 2011
|Primary Completion Date
|December 2011 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|23 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|Plan to Share Data
|Not Provided
|IPD Description
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Manuel Ángel Gómez-Ríos
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Information Provided By
|Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña
|Verification Date
|January 2012
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Neptunes Treasure
Published on February 3, 2011. Played 2,475 times. Editors' rating 2.5
Neptune's Treasure is a fishy tale of theft and retaliation! Deep sea divers are trying to steal King Neptune's bounty of treasure - batter them all and scale your way out of the lethal chambers.
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Poughkeepsie, NY – June 3, 2010
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union (HVFCU) announced today that David M. Brand has joined the credit union as Lending Sales Manager, reporting to Lisa Malone, Vice President of Lending. In this newly created position, Mr. Brand will oversee the credit union's efforts to grow its consumer and real estate loan portfolios.
Mr. Brand comes to HVFCU with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he was a Mortgage Advisor with KeyBank in Fishkill, New York. Prior to that, he held lending management positions with Chase Home Lending and First Horizon Home Loans, both in Fishkill.
Mr. Brand holds an MBA from Marist College and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz.


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I Wonder If There Is A Problem. But I Know My Child...He's
Smart. He Just Doesn't Seem To Care About School Work.
He's Not Motivated. He's Just Lazy!
Have you ever wondered
the same thing about children you know? I can't tell you how many
times I've heard those thoughts in the last 14 years. But you also
ought to know I've never seen a lazy student.
(O.K., I'll admit that
occasionally I think that my own children are lazy, but I'm sure
they are different!)
I certainly do see some
students that look as if they are just lazy. I've seen kids do everything
to get out of doing academic work. I've even seen tired kids.
But never one who is truly lazy. The
purpose of this article is to help clarify
It's simple. Either they
can't do the work no matter how hard they try,
or the work is so difficult for them that they
will do anything to avoid it.
Have you ever sucked
on a baby bottle? If I had to work that hard to eat, I'd eat a whole
lot less. Have you ever tried writing in a car while the care drove
across a bumpy road? It's very hard to do. Most of us simply decide
to wait until later when we know it will be easier.
But what if you didn't
know it would be easier later? What if you thought that you would
have to work that hard the rest of your life?
Wouldn't that belief change both your attitude and your behavior?
Those are the kinds of people that we deal with here at the Stowell
Learning Center.
While each individual
is different, there are some common behaviors that indicate
an individual is struggling These behaviors are clues
that a struggle is going on. These behaviors include:
But knowing which of
these is the root of any problem is vital to choosing the best road
to change and success. So if the symptoms can be the same for any
of the root conditions, then how can you tell what kind of referral
to make? Let's take them one at a time.
In the first five years of life, kids do EVERYTHING when they are
ready. Suddenly, it all changes when they are five. Ready or not,
off to school they go. Readiness for school is a function of a child's
TOTAL growth - emotional, social, intellectual, and physical. Every
child has a rate and pattern of growth unique to himself which may
or may not correspond to his chronological age.
Have you ever wanted
to tell a kid (or yell) "GROW UP!" That may be closer to the child's
needs than you think.
But just as the farmer
can't go out to the field and make his crop grow faster by talking
to it, children can develop ONLY over time. So how can you tell
if those characteristic behaviors that you observe are caused by
Here are some signals
to look for:
The solution
Overplacement is best solved by giving the child another year to
mature before placing him in the succeeding grade. Ideally, the
unready child will be spotted prior to kindergarten entrance, but
since these children do not usually "catch up," a grade adjustment
even at an older age may save the child from being uncomfortable
and unsuccessful in school.
are a little trickier to diagnose because they "hide" a little better
than overplacement does.
Poor performance in school
often opens the door to low self-esteem and emotional stress. But
when a psychological or emotional disturbance is the primary cause
of the school problems, the behaviors don't stop when the child
leaves school. Instead, the behaviors tend to spread throughout
the child's life. Here are some examples:
Students who have problems
in school for psychological/emotional reasons may have learning
disabilities, but often do not.
mental (and sometimes physical)
energies are simply tied up with concerns that
are more primary in their hierarchy of needs.
Psychological and emotional
concerns can best be dealt with through the help of a qualified
counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Learning Disabilities
are sometimes called the "hidden Handicap." Learning disabled
children and adults look and act like the rest of the population.
They are bright and often talented in creative or physical areas.
Their "disability," with
its accompanying frustration, withdrawal, or coping behaviors, rears
its head in the face of specific tasks or expectations. What are
the factors that distinguish a learning problem from a maturity
problem or psychological/emotional interference?
If the student has at
least average intellectual potential and is placed in the appropriate
grade for his developmental age, the following list will be helpful
in recognizing if your child's/student's school concerns are related
to learning disabilities.
Many students can cover
or compensate for a learning disability for a long time, but eventually
it catches up with them. While the 3rd/4th grade level is common
to diagnosing learning disabilities, some students may get to middle
school or high school before help is sought.
Clinically, we have found
people at the graduate degree level before they finally seek remediation.
How far a student CAN go before help is required will be different
for each person.
But help is available
and should be sought at the earliest possible time, because"compensating"
is stressful even when not outwardly visible; it requires far too
much energy.
What can be done?
There are two ways of
dealing with learning disabilities. The most common method used
is to treat the symptoms by giving students extra work on basic
skills, as well as more individual attention.
Our approach is to attack
the underlying processes that interfere with attention
and learning (yes, ADHD children CAN learn to focus their attention).
We know that children and adults of at least average intellectual
potential can and should become proficient learners. Because the
traditional methods have not worked for some, we know that they
must be taught in a different ways - not just individualizing the
same old methods.
By concentrating on underlying
processes, along with developing the needed basic skills, we have
been able to help students who, until now, have enjoyed only limited
success in school.


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GE Profit Jumps 16%: Ahead of the Ticker
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- General Electric
The company's results were driven by strong sales of oil and gas drilling equipment, as well as the $18.1 billion sale of its stake in NBCUniversal in February. That sale boosted profit by 4 cents a share, according to GE.
Since then, the company has annouced a $3.3 billion acquisition of Lufkin Industries
GE reported earnings of $3.53 billion, or 34 cents per share, compared with $3.03 billion, or 29 cents a share, in the same quarter a year ago.
Excluding items, the company said it earned 35 cents per share, meeting estimates.
Revenue beat expectations. The company reported revenue of $35 billion, compared to estimates of $34.51 billion.
The company also reported that its order backlog rose to $216 billion from $210 billion in the prior quarter.
Blackstone Group
In a letter to Dell's board, Blackstone attributed its withdrawal to Dell's slumping PC sales. Blackstone noted the 14% drop in PC shipments in the first quarter, its largest drop in the company's history, as well as Dell's weakening finances and the lower operating income forecast Dell has issued since Blackstone made its bid for the company. Dell revised its operating income projections for the current year to $3 billion from $3.7 billion.
The move comes less than a month after Blackstone announced a plan to top a buyout offer from CEO Michael Dell and a group of investors led by Silver Lake Partners for $24.4 billion, or $13.65 a share. Blackstone is pulling out of its plans without formally submitting a superior offer to the bid by Michael Dell and Silver Lake.
Britain's Office of Fair Trading alleges that Glaxo infringed upon competition laws through deals with several competitors over a cheaper version of Seroxat. The competition watchdog alleges that Glaxo made agreements with three generic drugmakers, Alpharma, Generics and Norton Healthcare, that paid the companies to delay launching the drug. The OFT says the moves is an abuse of Glaxo's dominant market position.


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"Steel Magnolias" coming to Jonesboro
By Johnathan Reaves • Feb 26, 2014
The Arkansas State University Theatre Department will present the play "Steel Magnolias". Performances will be Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1, as well as Monday through Wednesday, March 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. each evening in the drama theatre of the Fowler Center on the ASU-Jonesboro campus. KASU's Marty Scarbrough spoke with Molly Simpson, professor of theatre, who is directing this production.


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BAKER James married Mary SPEEDIE 1899
Information & Research Journal.
James Henry BAKER and Mary Ann SPEEDIE were married in Victoria in 1899.
James death not located.
Mary died 1952 in Ballarat, Victoria aged 80 years. Parents recorded as George SPEEDIE and Lucy CRICK.
I have only located the one child recorded to James and Mary.
George Norman James BAKER.
Born: 1900 Maryborough, Victoria.
Died: 1972 Footscray, Victoria aged 72 years.
Married: Euphemia Charlotte ADIE.
Year: 1926.
Place: Victoria.
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria.
Corrections and further details to help complete this family record would be appreciated. Thank you.
on 2010-09-15 06:31:03
TONKIN lives in Victoria, Australia.
Please note.
Journals are intended to assist new researchers locate family lines in Australia and should only be used as a guide for follow up research and record searches as intended. Due to spelling and informant errors appearing in the records, typo errors and my misreading of the records mistakes must be expected. Errors will be corrected when detected.


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February 16, 2013
Benedict's Baby Jesus
Jeremy Lott, Washington Times
Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he will step down at the end of this month, the first pope in more than 600 years to vacate the Vatican before his death. He cited the usual health considerations consistent with his age, 85, and said that his post-papal plans would be to live "a life dedicated to prayer." He will spend some time in a cloistered convent and then, well, who knows? Popes don't usually retire, so we are not in terribly well-charted territory here.
Another thing that popes usually do not do is write multivolume works about the life of Jesus Christ during their papacies, yet that is what this pope has done with the "Jesus of Nazareth" series. Rather than put out a lot of official encyclicals and other documents, Benedict focused on writing...
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Governor Romney continues his hard work through the intermountain west today. As busy as he is, he's got to love the rugged surroundings he finds himself in. He'll be meeting Governor Butch Otter and other notables for lunch today in scenic Ketchum, Idaho:
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney will make his second fund-raising trip to Idaho in two months — a $2,500 photo op and a $500 lunch at the Ketchum vacation home of a California investor.
Bob Beyer, a former Wall Street investment banker, is hosting the event with his wife, Catherine, on Old Mill Road in Ketchum.
In the second quarter of 2011, Romney raised 80 percent of all the presidential contributions made by Idahoans, about $215,000. His June trip featured a breakfast in Boise and lunch in Idaho Falls.
The Aug. 19 event is likely to include more givers with legal addresses in other states, who flock to their Wood River Valley vacation homes in August, often bringing friends.
(emphasis added)
Among today's hosts:
George Argyros, former ambassador to Spain and former owner of the Seattle Mariners; Spencer Eccles, former First Security Corp. CEO; Carol and Earl Holding, who own Sinclair Oil and the Sun Valley Co.; former Navy Secretary John Lehman; Rock Schnabel, co-founder of Trident Capital and former ambassador to Finland; and former Los Angeles Mayor Dick Riordan.
GOP Gov. Butch Otter and Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, are also supporting the event.
The Gov will travel to northern Utah later today.
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The best form of cardio may just require you to lift weights. University of Wisconsin researchers found that if you perform kettlebell snatches for 1 minute you can burn 20 calories in that minute.
When compared to other forms of cardio you will see that some just don't compare.
A 180 pound man burns this many calories in 1 minute:
Spinning: 14.3 calories per minute
Rowing (vigorously): 11.5 calories per minute
Elliptical: 9.8 calories per minute
Running (7 minute mile pace): 19 calories per minutes
Swimming: 13.6 calories per minute
As you can see, running at a 7 minute mile pace is the closest to burning the same amount of calories, but if you can't run at that pace or don't want to spend an hour on the cardio machines then pick up a kettlebell and do 10-15 one minute sets to burn hundreds of calories in a short amount of time.


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Roof Collapse Forces Closure Of A Portion Of East State Street
By Jim Letizia • Jul 30, 2012
There's no word yet on when East State Street will reopen, after falling bricks and other debris forced its closure. Columbus firefighters say East State between Sixth Street and Grant Avenue was shut down yesterday after the roof of the former Salesian Boys and Girls Club collapsed. The cause has yet to be determined. No injuries are reported.


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Comment on Audio Hijack Pro
moshisushi: unless the DRM cripples your entire system :P
But yes, fantastic app that really hijacks the audio from other apps directly. Say goodbye to horrible rerecordings that involve aiming a mic at your speakers.
And the free demo generously lets you record up to 10 minutes at a go, which is more than enough for most songs.


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"This is an important book that should be on every pastor's shelf and in every church library. Creation today is crying out for the Church to begin preaching and practicting the full biblical message of stewardship." Joseph Sheldon, Messiah College
Edward R. Brown (M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is founding director of Care of Creation, Inc., an environmental mission agency dedicated to mobilizing the church around the world to respond to the environmental crisis. An ordained minister, he grew up in Pakistan in a missionary family. He previously served as pastor of the Protestant International Church in Islamabad, Pakistan, as InterVarsity Link administrator for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and as Chief Operating Officer for the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies.


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This is the October 9, 2013 news archive. View today's Clippers rumors and news.
10 Bold Predictions For The 2013-14 NBA Season
dimemag.com Updated Oct 9, 2013
When a typical fan thinks of bold sports predictions or guarantees, nothing is bigger than Joe Namath's prediction that the Jets would upset the Colts in Super Bowl III. I've only had two such moments in my life: First, I predicted that the Huskies of t…Share Tweet


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Hip Hop artist, Nature, has a song from his For All Seasons album called "We Ain't Friends."
That song is all I could think about after I watched this video.
LaMarr Woodley channeled his inner Ashton Kutcher as he pranked friends and fellow NFL players: Michael Turner, Steve Breaston and Marcedes Lewis, royally on The NOC.
Woodley setup a mock photoshoot that placed the players in several unconventional situations. Woodley deceived the players by telling them they were going to appear in an issue of GQ online.
These guys must really want to be in GQ to endure the treatment they received from the actors posed as photographers. Were it me, I'd have exited once the Rocky Balboa shorts were handed to Lewis.
If not there, the final straw could have been when the fake photographer said Steve Breaston looked like a "colonial prostitute."
Once the fake GQ staff began to argue amongst themselves, the looks on the players' faces were priceless.
I don't know how Woodley kept a straight face throughout, but he did an excellent job selling the prank.
This footage will surely be shown by the teammates of Lewis, Turner and Breaston in the locker room. It was classic, and not the type of joke you let die easily.
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NIU Department of
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Where the study of matter...matters!
Presidential Research Professor
Joint Appointment in the Department of Biological Sciences
Office: La Tourette Hall 322
Phone: (815) 753‐6908
Research Fellow, Center for Photoinduced Charge Transfer, 1995–1996
Research Fellow, Center for Fast Kinetics Research, 1992–1994
Visiting Assistant Professor, Southwest Texas State University, 1991–1992
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1991
B.S., Florida State University, 1984
Photochemistry, chemical kinetics, time‐resolved spectroscopy, photooxidative damage to biological tissue.
CBBS Seminar (Feb. 2009)
Investigating the molecular basis of aging and disease in the human eye: macular degeneration
Transmission of Light to the Young Primate Retina: Possible Implications for the Formation of Lipofuscin. Gaillard, E.R.; Merriam, J.; Zheng, L.; Dillon, J. (2011) Photochem. Photobiol., 87: 18–21.
Compositional Studies of Human RPE Lipofuscin: mechanisms of molecular modifications. Murdaugh, L.S.; Mandal, S.; Dillon, J.; Simon, J.D.; Gaillard, E.R. (2011) J. Mass Spectrom., 46: 90–95.
Compositional Studies of Human RPE Lipofuscin. Murdaugh, L.S.; Avalle, L.B.; Mandal, S.; Dillon, J.; Simon, J.D.; Gaillard, E.R. (2010) J. Mass Spectrom., 45: 1139–1147.
Carborane‐Appended C3‐Symmetrical Extended π‐Systems: Synthesis and Properties. Hosmane, N.; Dash, B.; Satapathy, R.; Gaillard, E.R.; Maguire, J. (2010) J. Am. Chem. Soc., 132: 6578–6587.
Age‐Related Accumulation of 3‐nitrotyrosine and nitro‐A2E in Human Bruch's Membrane. Murdaugh, L.S.; Wang, Z.; Del Priore, L.V.; Dillon, J.; Gaillard, E.R. (2010) Exp. Eye Res., 90: 564–571.
Physical Properties of the Lipid Bilayer Membrane made of Cortical and Nuclear Bovine Lens Lipids: EPR Spin‐Labeling Studies. Raguz, M.; Widomska, J.; Dillon, J.; Gaillard, E.R.; Subczynski, W.K. (2009) Biochem Biophys Acta, 1788: 2380–2388.
Modifications to the basement membrane protein, laminin, by glycolaldehyde and A2E: model system for age related changes to Bruch's membrane. Murdaugh, L.; Dillon, J.; Gaillard, E.R. (2009) Exp. Eye Res., 89: 187–192.
Isolation and characterization of a spontaneously immortalized bovine retinal pigmented epithelium cell line. Liggett, T.E.; Griffiths, T.D.; Gaillard, E.R. (2009) BMC Cell Biology, (doi:10.1186/1471‐2121‐10‐33).
Characterization of lipid domains in reconstituted porcine lens membranes using EPR spin labeling approaches. Gaillard, E.R.; Subczynski, W.K. (2008) Biochem. Biophys. Acta, 1778: 1079–1090.
The general topic of interest in our research group is the study of the mechanisms involved in photooxidative damage to biological systems, particularly in the human eye. Photooxidative damage is implicated in a number of ocular disorders such as age‐related cataract formation and age‐related macular degeneration (AMD; the leading cause of blindness in older adults). Light damage to biological systems may not manifest itself on a macroscopic level for decades, but the damage is initiated by short‐lived, electronically excited species that participate in Type I or Type II oxidative chemistry. We use a wide variety of experimental methods to study these systems, including laser‐based time‐resolved spectroscopy. By determining the sequence of events that leads to tissue injury, and identifying the reactive species along the reaction pathway, we may be able to develop methods to slow down or stop these processes.
The laser‐based flash photolysis system we use in my research group.
Currently, we are pursuing three major projects:
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Subatianus Aquila
Roman Emperors
Another prefect of Egypt, Subatianus Aquila who dealt with a combination of legal, military and financial responsibilities, in practice frequently inseparable, which required considerable skill and conferred great power. The title of prefect, even with his staff, was a daunting position.
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Alphabet Letter A Ambulance
Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities and Worksheets
> Letter A > A
is for Ambulance
Holidays and Events >
*May > Transportation Month
Safety > Emergency 911
Transportation > Land transport > Ambulance
Here are printable materials and some
suggestions to present letter A. Review related topics
in the themes column.
This is Activity Day #8 of Letter A Impact Poster Lesson Plan
Transportation > Ambulance >
An ambulance is a vehicle to carry and transport injured or ill people to a hospital. There are land, water, and air ambulance vehicles: trucks, vans, airplanes, helicopters, boats, ships, etc.
Related activities > Safety > Emergency 911 >
Visit this activity to learn about what to do in an emergency and proper method to call 911. Discuss what is an ambulance and how it is important to community helpers - EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and land transportation. Practice recognizing, dialing and writing numbers 911 in an emergency.
Alphabet Activity > Letter A is for Ambulance
Present and display your option of alphabet printable materials listed in the materials column.
Present and display this cute color poster of an ambulance. Distribute your option of letter A alphabet printable materials listed in the materials column.
Children Ages 3 and under:
* Print a letter A coloring page in standard block or D'Nealian font and an ambulance coloring page behind it or on a separate page if using finger paints to decorate later. Discuss other letter A words found on the worksheet.
* Finger Tracing:
Trace letter A's in upper and lower case with your finger as you also sound out the letter. Invite the children to do the same on their coloring page.
* Children can trace and color the letter A's. After completing coloring the letter, encourage children to color the ambulance coloring page and write 911. letter A a and the word ambulance inside the image.
Children Ages 3+ to 6 >
Letter A words > short a sound >
Letter A Worksheet and Mini-Book This worksheet and matching mini-book can be used as part of Letter A program of activities to reinforce letter practice and to identify related A words. Read suggested instructions for using the worksheet and mini-book.
* Finger and Pencil Tracing:
*Trace letter A's in upper and lower case with your finger as you also sound out the letter. Invite the children to do the same on their coloring page.
Encourage the children to trace the dotted letter with your choice of sharpened crayon, fine tip marker, coloring or regular pencil and demonstrate the direction of the arrows and numbers that help them trace the letter correctly. During the demonstration, you may want to count out loud as you trace so children become aware of how the number order aids them in the writing process.
*Find the letter A's: Have the children find all the letter A's in upper and lower case on the page and encourage them to circle or trace/shade them first. Visit each child to make sure they have identified the letter A's and then discuss the locations with the poster.
*Coloring Activity: Encourage the children to color the images in the worksheet.
Discuss other letter A words and images: First 'brainstorm' and ask the children about other words that have that beginning sound and write them on a board (dry erase board) as the children come up with example. You can print letter A in a different bright color to make it stand out. If you have illustrated alphabet books you can also use images in them. You can also display other A posters and coloring pages or even make a letter A classroom book using coloring images or color posters. Visit Letter A Printable Materials to make your choice.
Letter A Word Search Game & Handwriting Practice
The eight word search game features an ambulance and letter A words with pictures and handwriting practice.
Advanced independent handwriting practice:
1. Print your choice of printable lined-paper and encourage children to write letter A and draw an ambulance behind the page or print a ambulance coloring page.
2. Drawing and writing paper Encourage children to draw, color and decorate an ambulance and write letter A a.
|To view updates to these activities visit: http://www.first-school.ws/activities/alpha/a/ambulance.htm


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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Mauritania
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|In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with their host countries, Peace Corps is making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
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In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with our host countries, we are making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences. Our diversity helps us accomplish that goal.
In other ways, however, our diversity poses challenges. In Mauritania, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyles, background, and beliefs will be judged in a cultural context very different from our own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed.
Outside of Mauritania's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What is viewed as typical cultural behavior or norms may be a narrow and selective interpretation, such as the perception that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Mauritania are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to differences that you present.
In order to ease the transition and adapt to life in Mauritania, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during your pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- 1 Overview of Diversity in Mauritania
- 2 What Might a Volunteer Face?
Overview of Diversity in Mauritania
The Peace Corps staff in Mauritania recognizes adjustment issues that come with diversity and will endeavor to provide support and guidance. During pre-service training, several sessions will be held to discuss diversity and coping mechanisms. We look forward to having male and female Volunteers from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups, and ages and hope that you become part of a diverse group of Americans who take pride in supporting one another and demonstrating the richness of American culture.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Many female Volunteers expect the worst when coming to serve in an Islamic republic. Based upon the Western media's conception of the role of women in Islam, many Volunteers anticipate a situation that is much worse than what actually exists. Women in Mauritania have a great deal of freedom and many more rights than women in other Islamic countries. Mauritanian women have held ministerial positions and other influential roles in the national government. However, Mauritanian society is still very much male dominated. Female Volunteers will find that many men (for cultural reasons) refuse to shake their hands. They might also find that they need to work harder than male Volunteers to get respect from counterparts and other community members. In addition, as a result of stereotypes perpetuated by Western movies and the inferences made about women living alone, female Volunteers may find themselves the regular target of overt sexual advances and marriage proposals.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
The most common challege for African Americans living in Mauritania is constantly being mistaken for a Pulaar, Soninke, or Wolof person. While this sometimes makes Volunteer service easier, it can also cause a great deal of frustration.
These Volunteers are often asked what family they are from (larger family units are a source of identity for these three ethnic groups), and host country nationals are often shocked when the Volunteer does not speak their language. A more negative aspect of life in Mauritania is the racism that some Volunteers encounter. A minority of Mauritanians believe that dark skin is not a desirable feature, and African-American Volunteers have experienced problems as a result.
Because of the presence of Chinese doctors and development workers and Korean fishermen in Mauritania, Asian-American Volunteers are sometimes mistaken for them and often have to deal with the negative reactions that come from the insensitive behavior of other foreigners.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
Respect comes with age in Mauritania. Younger Volunteers may have to work harder than their older colleagues to be accepted as professionals. While this often proves to be an unexpected bonus for older Volunteers, many struggle with the fact that the majority of Volunteers in Mauritania are in their twenties (the average age is 23), and they sorely miss having an American peer group.
In training, senior Volunteers may experience frustration with the basic level of technical skills being taught. Senior Volunteers may have to be assertive in developing an effective, individual approach to language learning.
During service, senior Volunteers may not receive desired personal support from younger Volunteers. They may also find that younger Volunteers look to them for advice and support (while some Volunteers find this to be a very enjoyable part of their service, others find the role uncomfortable or burdensome).
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
As homosexuality is forbidden in the Koran, most Mauritanians believe that same-sex relationships are wrong. While this may not be surprising, what is confusing is the fact that Mauritanian men and women tend to be more physically affectionate with members of their own gender than with the opposite sex. This should not be taken as a sign that homosexual relationships are accepted. Even the most open-minded Mauritanians judge gays and lesbians rather harshly. Many even refuse to admit that homosexuality exists in this country. While this is certainly not the case, most gay and lesbian Volunteers have found that they are not able to be open about their sexual orientation. Another challenge is finding peer support. While Peace Corps/Mauritania is committed to supporting diversity, it is a relatively small program, and gay, lesbian, and bisexual Volunteers may serve for two years without meeting other openly gay Volunteers.
See also: Articles about Mauritania on the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Peace Corps Alumni Association website at http://www.lgbrpcv.org/articles.htm
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
Mauritania is an Islamic state. While the majority of Mauritanians are curious about and respectful of religious differences, most Volunteers will experience some religious harassment during their two years of service. This harassment can range from good-natured or subtle pressure to convert to Islam to open hostility toward non-Muslims and/or Westerners. These situations are generally frustrating for Volunteers, but the majority find constructive ways of coping with them and feel that living in an Islamic republic gives them a unique perspective that they would not otherwise have had.
Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
For the most part, public facilities in Mauritania are unequipped to accommodate persons with disabilities. However, as part of the medical clearance process, the Office of Medical Services determined that you were physically and emotionally capable, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform a full tour of Volunteer service in Mauritania without unreasonable risk of harm to yourself or interruption of your service. The Peace Corps/Mauritania staff will work with any disabled Volunteers to make reasonable accommodations for them in training, housing, job sites, or other areas to enable them to serve safely and effectively.


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