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Miley Cyrus: A Child Star's Rite of Passage
Within the last month, the world has watched Miley Cyrus strip to her underwear and twerk up on Robin Thicke at MTV's Video Music awards, swing naked from a wrecking ball in a video for a song off her newly released album Bangerz, get in a dustup with Sinead O'Connor on Twitter and mock almost all of it in an appearance on Saturday Night Live.
For just about anyone over 30 -- including our own Carlton Wilkinson -- it was a desperate stab at attention by a brat whose concerts they'd spent hundreds of dollars taking their kids to, whose albums you bought each birthday or holiday season and whose songs were begged and pleaded for on road trips. Those who are younger know better.
At some point, a kid is going to rebel against parents -- necessarily -- to explore their own world and have their own experiences. It stands to reason that artists trying to hold that kid's attention through that transitional phase would have to do the same.
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The Department of Finance is in an excellent position to lead other schools in this educational initiative. We integrate real estate into our formidable finance department. Our faculty members are are top researchers in real estate, financial markets, securitization, and financial risk management. REFIC combines the faculty resources of real estate and finance to create the preeminent academic program in this exciting area.
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On April 9, 2014, the Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) hosted its second annual "CERC Parent Workshop: For Parents of Children with Disabilities." The full-day program was developed by CERC staff with input from parents, designed to provide practical information for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. In recognition of the diverse community that CERC serves, 17 out of the 24 sessions were offered in both Spanish and English.
Serving a predominantly underserved population in the Bronx, the multidisciplinary team of CERC clinicians provides diagnostic, therapeutic and support services for patients with a variety of developmental disabilities. These include intellectual disabilities, autism, language disorders, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, other neuromuscular disorders and behavioral problems.
The workshop approach was piloted last year, with a focus on parents whose children receive services from CERC's Infant Toddler Team. "We thought a forum like the workshop would be helpful to parents and other caregivers, to provide them with relevant information, tools and techniques that can be carried over to their homes and communities," explained Tammy Fried, a social worker at CERC.
Ms. Fried organized the initial event along with speech language pathologists Noor Al Radi and Alexandra Nussbaum.
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"We received such great feedback from parents and clinicians following last year's workshop that we decided to expand it to include all CERC units," said Ms. Nussbaum. "We also added extra sessions, which were derived from the feedback we'd received." With the expansion of the workshop, social worker Diana Rodriguez joined the organizing committee.
For parents whose child has a developmental delay, it can be challenging to deal with aspects of daily living, such as getting dressed and socializing, which most of us take for granted. "Parents see their child playing alone at the playground or being called names, and that can be hard for them," said Ms. Fried.
Donnette Grant—whose nine year-old son Jude was diagnosed with autism at 16 months of age—has experienced this. She was attending the workshop for the second time. "We get looks from other parents, like 'what is wrong with your kid?' The information at this workshop, and the chance to connect with others who experience similar difficulties, is so helpful."
Led by CERC clinicians who had volunteered their time, the workshop sessions allowed participants to ask questions. "I heard some of the questions from other mothers and thought, I used to be there," said Ms. Grant. "The workshop reminds me I am never alone."
Shirley Garcia, whose 10-year-old son Nikolas is on the autism spectrum and has spina bifida, agreed. "The event brings awareness, and it's good to learn tips from experts and from other parents that you can apply to everyday life."
Navigating the jargon-filled maze of accessing services such as educational placements, and community and recreational programs, is an intimidating, nearly constant uphill battle. "During meetings, such as individualized education programs, where parents learn what goals, objectives and services have been identified for their child, 'assumed knowledge' can be a problem. Because these meetings can be daunting for parents, we included sessions about accessing community services and navigating school and related services to help parents feel more empowered—and to be sure they truly have the knowledge they need," explained Ms. Al Radi.
During lunch, CERC developmental pediatricians, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, speech and language pathologists, special educators and social workers were available for one-on-one question and answer sessions. "We wanted parents and clinicians to have the opportunity for an open dialogue addressing their specific questions since, in the clinical setting, we often lack time for lengthier discussions," said Ms. Al Radi.
Approximately 70 parents and caregivers attended for the free workshop, which was open only to individuals whose children receive services through CERC. "We heard from many people and organizations outside of CERC who would have liked to attend this year," said Ms. Al Radi. "In the future, we'd like to be able to include all members of the community, since it's clear that there is an information gap that needs to be closed"
To conclude the daylong event, Dr. Lisa Shulman, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and director of the Infant Toddler Team, delivered a keynote address, "It Takes A City: Raising a Child with a Developmental Disability." A frequent contributor to Einstein's The Doctor's Tablet blog, on topics related to parenting children with disabilities, Dr. Shulman's talk emphasized the need for resilience, empowerment and celebrating milestones whenever they occur.
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text: Kenya Sevens National Team Kenya Rugby Sevens team jets into the country after IRB tour in Las Vegas The Kenya Airways sponsored, Kenya Sevens National team arrived in the country this morning after a successful tour of the International Rugby Board sevens series in New Zealand and USA Sevens. The team won the Bowl title in Wellington and Plate in the Las Vegas tournament. On hand to receive the team on arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was Kenya Airways Chief Executive, Dr. Titus Naikuni accompanied by the Commissioner of Sports Gordon Oluoch and the Kenya Rugby Union officials led by it's Vice chair Fred Odhiambo. The team beat Argentina on Sunday night to clinch the Plate title, emerging 12th overall in the table standings after 2 rounds of the IRB 7s series. Thanking the team for its achievement, Naikuni reiterated the airlines' commitment to continue supporting the team as part of its engagement with its key markets. "Rugby is a popular event through we can market Kenya as a destination for sports tourism," he added, stressing the need to promote sports as a way of healthy living. Kenya Airways has been sponsoring the Kenya Sevens team since 2009 and the airline is committed to support the Kenya team achieve even better results in the world stage. The team will now rest for a month before embarking on the next IRB round in Japan and Hong Kong. Kenya Airways flies to Hong Kong via Bangkok 3 times a week and will be announcing promotional fares for the fans intending to go watch the Kenya team in action. Visit the Kenya Rugby Union Website


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Believe it or not, The NY post here in my hometown published a rumour that Emi in America was considering dropping Jagger and MCCartney from their label. As we may know, EMI has stuggled here in the US and the rumour was that is was a cost cutting move. They decided not to when they realized it may impact the back catalogue of Beatles and Stones and the original masters may be shifted if Jagger and Macca were annoyed.
hard to believe - it was being considered. In this day and age of major labels - anything is possible. Driving Rain has sold 300K not bad considering it was dropped in the middle of Britney, Michael, Creed, and others.
Seeing Macca dropped from the label would make me want to burn EMI down to the ground and force me to possibly slaughter and maim each and every member of the EMI executive commitee.
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There has been recent concern that many practices and programs erroneously claim to be strengths-based. In reaction some have called for researchers to make systematic comparisons to the tenets of strengths-based practice (SBP) before making the contention that an intervention is strengths-based. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an intervention which has been described as being strengths-based; however, no systematic efforts have yet been made to compare the two. This article takes a methodical approach to comparing SBP and MI to determine level of cohesion and how they might be used together. A case-example is used to illustrate how MI and SBP may be used in conjunction and implications for social work practice and education are discussed.
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text: May 29, 2012 | Shelley Aycock Image source About the Joint Space Weather Summer Camp The Joint Space Weather Summer Camp (JSWSC) is an opportunity to learn about space physics in the context of meeting a very practical need -- to understand the influence of the Sun on the space and upper atmosphere of the Earth and its related impact on the technological systems and needs of modern society. This is a new, exciting, and emerging discipline called Space Weather, that has attracted the attention of the White House and senior leaders in government because of the importance of ensuring that our technological investments are properly protected against severe Space Weather. About twenty students from UAH and from a variety of universities and research centers across Germany participate in a multiple week series of lectures, hands-on projects and experiments and excursions as they learn both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of Space Weather and solar and space physics. The JSWSC consists of two consecutive sessions. This year, the first session will be held in Hermanus, South Africa. During the second session the students visit various locations in northern Germany, e.g. the DLR site in Neustrelitz, the University of Rostock and the Leibniz-Institute of Atmospheric Physics e.V in Kühlungsborn, which is one of the German main centers for 'middle atmosphere research' and operates active cooperations with several international research organizations. Photo: Copyright by ESA - P. Carril Beyond the JSWSC The Joint Space Weather Summer Camp is much more than just lectures, projects and experiments. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchanges between the US and Germany in an academic setting. Therefore, a one week German course precedes the Summer Camp, where the students learn about German language and culture. The visit of the 'Historical Technical Museum in Peenemünde' in the Northeast of Germany or the visit of the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, US, are just two further examples of a program that goes beyond. History of the Joint Space Weather Summer Camp The Joint Space Weather Summer Camp is a partnership between UAH and the DLR and the University of Rostock. Because of the considerable historical ties between Huntsville and the state of Mecklenburg Vorpommern (Germany) in the development of rockets, missiles, and eventually manned space flight, the Joint Space Weather Camp was created to forge ties and develop communication between these two regions that have had such an impact on the 20th century. In part, this motivation led to the original creation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Rostock, the DLR, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010/2011. The two primary initiators of the Joint Space Weather Sumer Camp were the Director of CSPAR, Gary Zank, and the former Vice President of Research, John Horack, together with their colleagues at the DLR in Neustrelitz, Wolfgang Mett, Holger Wandsleb, and Wolfgang Schareck (Rektor of the University of Rostock). Since its launch in 2011 the JSWSC reoccurs annually. Previous Summercamps If you are interested in the program of the Joint Space Weather Summer Camp 2013, you can download the 2013 Program here or download the 2014 program here. Gallery


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Solid-state drives (SSDs) are finally here: they are available in quantities from many manufacturers and they can provide real benefits at rather high price. However, it will take some time before SSDs will become popular or enter the mainstream market. It will definitely not happen this year, according to chief financial officer of the world's largest maker of hard disk drives (HDDs).
"We w will not give the revenue expectations [for SSDs], but it is still a nascent market. Very much so," said Patrick O'Malley, chief financial officer of Seagate during quarterly conference call with financial analysts.
At present Seagate only ships solid-state drives for enterprise systems. Still, these SSDs are not equipped with enterprise-class Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interconnection, but utilize more widespread Serial ATA technology. According to the company, its customers receive the SSDs, which feature quite conservative specifications and are hardly performance champs, quite well and later this year the company plans to offer SAS-based SSDs.
"The early samples that we have shipped out have been very well received. Pleasantly surprised, I would say, relative to the trade-offs we have made in reliability, performance, cost and capacity. Of course, you know about the right endurance challenges that these drives have. I think we are engineering with that in mind foremost to make sure it meets enterprise reliability grades. The SAS offerings will be later this year. I think we will continue to develop exactly what the customer's need timing wise and need for launching their systems," said Stephen Luczo, chief executive and chairman of Seagate.
Seagate Technology this week reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended January 1, 2010 of 49.9 million disk drive unit shipments (it is unclear how many of those drives are SSDs, but the vast majority are definitely HDDs), revenue of $3.03 billion, gross margin of 30.5%, net income of $533 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.03. The financial results for the quarter include $10 million of purchased intangibles amortization expense or approximately $0.02 per diluted share.
For the six months ended January 1, 2010 the company reported 96.2 million disk drive unit shipments, revenue of $5.69 billion, gross margin of 27.7%, net income of $712 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.38. The financial results for the six months ended January 1, 2010 include $20 million of purchased intangibles amortization expense, $46 million of restructuring costs and a write down of long-lived assets of $64 million. The aggregate impact of these expense items is $130 million or approximately $0.25 per diluted share.
"Our strong financial performance in the December quarter was the result of our ongoing progress in driving operational efficiencies, our leadership position in high capacity, high performance products, an improved product mix and the overall strength of demand for digital storage," said Steve Luczo.


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""We didn't take no fancy rock-star airplane [to get here]. [Pause.] All right, all right, we did take a fancy rock-star airplane. But we thought about driving." "
Residual Value
If you're shopping for an aircraft, paying attention to residual-value projections could save you a small fortune.
Say you're choosing between two new long-range models—Jet A for $44.4 million and Jet B for $45.7 million. Ten years later, Jet A might fetch $25.5 million while Jet B might bring $32 million. Given those prices, depreciation would cost you $18.9 million for Jet A and $13.7 million for Jet B. Jet B would cost more to begin with but—all other factors being equal—roughly $5 million less in the end.
"Residual value has to be a key consideration for both buyers and their financiers," said Mike Kahmann, managing director and group head at CIT Business Aircraft Finance in Plantation, Florida. "That's because planes that retain more of their value reduce the cost of ownership and can offer a solid basis for more appealing financing terms."
Residual value can be tough to predict, though. For example, Hawker Beechcraft's bankruptcy dramatically impacted prices of used Hawker 4000s, something that would have been difficult to forecast. "I sold a Challenger for $10 million a few years ago," said Jay Mesinger, CEO and president of J. Mesinger Corporate Jet Sales in Boulder, Colorado. "It's worth $7 million today. I couldn't have predicted that. Now there are 70 on the market. Three years ago there were 10."
Aircraft broker and BJT columnist Bryan Comstock commented similarly. "It's probably the question we get most: 'What will the aircraft be worth in five years?'" said Comstock, managing partner at Long Beach, California-based JetEffect. "The honest answer–and I tell them this–is, 'I don't know.'"
Still, enough data exists to allow some institutions and individuals to make credible projections. CIT Business Aircraft Finance, for example, predicts residual values based on an aircraft's age, condition and maintenance, according to Kahmann. The forecasts also take into account competing aircraft and product introductions that may impact residuals. Buyers need financing "that is tailored to the future value profile of the subject aircraft," Kahmann noted. "And buyers need to consider that profile as a key driver of ownership cost."
W. Barry Smith also believes that residual value should be a key factor in the purchase decision. Smith, an aerospace engineer and longtime aviation marketer who now owns a business jet consultancy called WBS Jets, has analyzed pricing data for more than 50 aircraft models going back as far as 20 years. The data show how prices of competing jets compare over time, so it's easy to see which ones would have felt the least impact from depreciation.
"On the sales side, it's helpful in convincing sellers of the real value of their airplanes," he said.
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Cosmetic Surgery Vacations: Beyond the Sales Pitch
NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2002) — Ever thought about taking a "cosmetic surgery vacation"? Just imagine, while you're getting your face lifted or your tummy tucked, you could be having a glorious time in some exotic, out-of-the-way location -- right? Probably not a good idea, says the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the nation's leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery. Here are some reasons why you may want to think twice, especially about traveling abroad for your cosmetic surgery:
- You won't be ready for a round of golf. Most cosmetic surgeries involve restrictions on normal activities, and particularly exercise, for several days to weeks. So, while family members might enjoy the benefits of a resort destination while you undergo surgery, just remember that most vacation-type activities will be off-limits for you.
- Sun bathing is taboo. If your idea is to recover from surgery lounging by the pool, remember that many types of cosmetic surgery require you to stay out of the sun until you are fully healed. Even then, you will likely be advised to protect yourself with sun block, sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat.
- Your doctor's credentials may not be what you think they are. Although there are excellent surgeons in many countries, it is often difficult to evaluate the training and credentials of surgeons outside the United States. Training and credentials vary, and there is no single international standard for quality such as, in the U.S., certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- The surgical facility may not offer necessary safeguards. In the U.S., patients may choose to have surgery in an accredited facility that meets accepted safety standards for equipment, personnel and emergency procedures. Many facilities outside the U.S., or those within this country that are not accredited, may fail to meet even minimum safety standards.
- Necessary follow-up care may be unavailable. Cosmetic surgery patients need to be seen by their surgeon at various intervals following the operation. Initial visits are to determine that recovery is progressing as expected, and later visits are to evaluate long-term results. If your surgeon is hundreds or thousands of miles away, there is no such continuing relationship. If for some reason you decide to have cosmetic surgery away from home, make sure that your surgeon has a professional colleague nearer to where you live who has agreed to see you for any necessary follow-up care.
- Postsurgical problems are not easily handled. Serious problems are rare when cosmetic surgery is performed by a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon. However, the results of cosmetic surgery are never 100 percent predictable. Problems, most often minor, which require surgical revisions or other treatment are always a possibility. In such instances, it is important that your surgeon is accessible. Patients who believe they can have surgery abroad and then, if necessary, find a surgeon close to home to handle any problems may find it tougher than they think. Most doctors are reluctant to handle problems, even minor ones, of surgeries they did not perform, particularly if they are unsure of what specific techniques were used in the initial operation.
Many qualified and reputable plastic surgeons arrange pleasant after-care accommodations, complete with private duty nursing, for their cosmetic surgery patients. This can make the recovery process easier and more enjoyable, whether patients live locally or come from out of town. However, promises of turning cosmetic surgery into a fun-filled vacation should be regarded with skepticism and caution.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), is recognized as the world's leading organization devoted entirely to aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body. ASAPS is comprised of over 2,600 Plastic Surgeons; Active Members are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (USA) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and have extensive training in the complete spectrum of surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic procedures. International Active Members are certified by equivalent boards of their respective countries. All members worldwide adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and must meet stringent membership requirements.
- Follow ASAPS on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ASAPS
- Become a fan of ASAPS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AestheticSociety
- Check us out on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theaestheticsocietyasaps
- Check out our consumer-facing website: www.smartbeautyguide.com
- Locate a plastic surgeon in your area: www.smartbeautyguide.com/select-surgeon


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The 2012 Paralympic Games are in full swing in London, and continue through Sept. 9. A U.S. Paralympic Team of 227 athletes is among a record of more than 4,000 athletes from 164 countries competing for medals at the Games. To keep up with all of the action, check out U.S. Paralympics throughout the event.
Meanwhile, U.S. Olympians and other elite athletes are competing around the world this weekend. The U.S. Olympic women's soccer team makes its homecoming in upstate New York, three-time Olympic gold medalist beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh is in action with a different partner in Cincinnati, and Andy Roddick and Serena Williams have scheduled tennis matches in the U.S. Open. Check out the Olympic Weekend Preview for full details.
U.S. Women's National Team vs. Costa Rica, Sept. 1, Rochester, N.Y.
Gold means sellout.
Playing in the United States for the first time since defeating Japan for the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the U.S. Women's National Team will face Costa Rica in an international friendly Saturday at Sahlen Stadium in Rochester, N.Y. A capacity 13,000 will on hand to welcome the gold medalists home. Rochester is the hometown of star striker Abby Wambach, but there is bound to be plenty of support for the rest of her teammates, Carli Lloyd, Hope Solo and Alex Morgan, among them.
The U.S. women won their third consecutive Olympic gold in London. They also will play Australia Sept. 16 in Carson, Calif., and Sept. 19 in Commerce City, Colo.
TV: 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday, NBC
Also in soccer:
U.S. U-20 Women's National Team, FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Aug. 20-Sept. 8, Japan
2012 AVP Cincinnati Open, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Cincinnati
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh returns to the sand this weekend in Cincinnati. This time she won't be with Olympic partner, Misty May-Treanor, though. Walsh joins 2008 Olympian Nicole Branagh for the Cincinnati Open, the first stop on the new AVP Tour.
"Both Nicole and I are happy that we were able to re-arrange our schedules and compete in this inaugural AVP event, and we're focused on playing well in Cincinnati," Walsh told Cincinnati.com.
More than 170 athletes are set to compete in the event, including 2012 Olympic silver medalists Jen Kessy and April Ross, as well as both U.S. men's Olympic teams: Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser, and Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal.
The AVP had long been the cornerstone of beach volleyball outside of the Olympic Games until it declared bankruptcy in 2010. The tour had one stop in 2011, but the Cincinnati Open is the first stop under new owner Donald Sun.
FIVB Swatch Junior World Championships, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Halifax, Canada
Summer Ross and Sara Hughes won their first three matches of the FIVB Swatch Junior World Championships, and moved into the second round of elimination play in the tournament at Halifax, Canada. Ross and Hughes, seeded No. 3, defeated the No. 14 team from Mexico, 21-17, 23-21, Thursday to win their third consecutive match.
Weston Carico and Parker Kalmbach, seeded No. 19 in the men's tournament, defeated the third-seeded team from Poland and the fourteenth-seeded team from Australia. Ninth-seeded Alex Jones and Kyle Stevenson of the United States will play the No. 8 team from Germany on Friday after splitting two matches Thursday.
The medal rounds will be held Sunday.
NORCECA Men's Junior Continental Championship, Aug. 27-Sept. 1, Colorado Springs
The U.S. Men's Junior National Volleyball Team advanced into Friday's semifinal round of the NORCECA Men's Junior Continental Championship after winning its first three matches in pool play. Ben Patch had a match-high 12 kills in a 25-18, 25-18, 25-20 win Wednesday over Mexico.
The tournament is being held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The United States is defending champion. The top three teams clinch spots in the 2013 FIVB Volleyball Men's Junior World Championship.
U.S. Open, Aug. 27-Sept. 9, Flushing, N.Y.
Two-time Olympian Andy Roddick announced the 2012 U.S. Open will be his final event. Roddick, the last U.S. man to win a Grand Slam, will face Australia's Bernard Tomic at 7 p.m. Friday.
Meanwhile, London Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams, the fourth-seeded women's player in the U.S. Open, will face Ekaterina Makarova of Russia in the third round Saturday at the USTA National Tennis Center. Williams is seeking to win her fourth U.S. Open title. Venus Williams, Serena's sister, lost Thursday to Angelique Kerber of Germany, the same person she lost to in women's singles at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
TV: 1 p.m.-11 p.m. ET Friday, ESPN2; 12:30-6 p.m. Saturday, CBS; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, CBS; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, CBS; 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Monday, ESPN2
UCI Mountain Bike World Championships, Aug. 31-Sept. 9, Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria
Olympians Todd Wells, Sam Schultz, Georgia Gould and Lea Davison lead a U.S. team of 42 into chases for the podium at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Austria. The event begins Friday.
Pro XCT points leader Colin Cares, Stephen Ettinger, Mitchell Hoke and Michael Broderick will join Wells and Schultz on the men's elite cross country team. Monique Pua Mata, Heather Irmiger, Mary McConneloug and Erin Huck will join Gould and Davison on the women's elite team. The U23 men's squad includes World Cup standout Howard Grotts, Russell Finsterwald, Kerry Werner and Skyler Trujillo. Lauren Catlin and Deidre York make up the U23 women's team.
Four-time World Cup winner Aaron Gwin leads the U.S. elite men's downhill squad. Jill Kintner, ranked No. 11 in the World Cup standings, and overall Pro GRT points leader Jacqueline Harmony lead the women.
Also in cycling:
Grand Prix Ruebliland, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Switzerland
ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships, Sept. 2, Zofingen, Switzerland
Elite athletes Josh Beck and Eneas Freyre will be among 21 U.S. triathletes competing Sunday in the ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships in Switzerland. The event consists of a 10-kilometer run, 150-k bike race and 30-k run. Beck placed 11th at worlds in 2011. In addition to Beck and Freyre, 19 age-groupers will compete for the United States.
ICF Slalom World Cup, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Bratislava, Slovakia
Michal Smolen, who finished ninth in the men's kayak at the World Cup event last week, will be among the U.S. paddlers competing for podium finishes in this weekend's Slalom World Cup in Bratislava, Slovakia. Other U.S. kayakers include Scott Parsons and Aaron Mann.
Also in canoe/kayak:
ICF Freestyle World Cup, Aug. 28-30, Hartford, Tenn.
Samsung Diamond League, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, Zurich, Switzerland
Many of the Team USA track and field stars from London are striking gold in Switzerland. Among the winners so far: Reese Hoffa in shot put (the London bronze medalist won the Diamond Race Trophy), reigning Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross won the 400-meter event in 50.21 seconds and 2008 gold medalist and 2012 silver medalist Dawn Harper won the 100 hurdles.
USA 20km Championships, Sept. 3, New Haven, Conn.
Matt Tegenkamp, a 2012 Olympian, is the top entrant in the USA 20km Championships to be held Monday in New Haven, Conn. Tegenkamp had a 19th-place finish at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The men's field also includes USA 25km champion Joseph Chirlee, two-time champion Andrew Carlson and James Carney, who played ninth at the U.S. Olympic Trials - Marathon.
Katie McGregor, a seven-time national champion at different distances, is one of the top contenders in the women's field. Other top women include Maegan Krifchin, runner-up at the USA Half Marathon Championships, and Alisha Williams, a fifth-place finisher at 10,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
Also in track and field:
USA Masters 15km Championships, Sept. 3, Buffalo, N.Y.
ISU Junior Grand Prix, Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Lake Placid, N.Y.
Courtney Hicks, the 2011 U.S. junior champion who underwent surgery in fall 2011 to repair a leg injury, returns to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series on Friday in the first event of the 2012 season in Lake Placid, N.Y. She is one of 20 U.S. skaters competing in the event. Others include reigning world junior silver medalist Joshua Farris in men's competition, U.S. junior pairs champion Haven Denney and Brandon Frazier, and 2012 world junior ice dancing bronze medalists Alexandra Aldridge and Daniel Eaton.
Farris built a lead of more than 13 points after scoring 72.20 in his short program Thursday. Denney and Frazier were in fourth place after the pairs short program.
The Junior Grand Prix consists of six events leading up to the JGP Final to be held in December in Sochi, Russia, the site of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The top six point-earners in each discipline qualify for the JGP Final.
IBAF 18U/AAA World Championships, Aug. 30-Sept. 8, Seoul, South Korea
The USA Baseball 18U National Team was to begin play Friday in the IBAF 18U/AAA World Championships in Seoul, South Korea. Team USA plays Netherlands on Friday, Korea and Colombia on Saturday, Venezuela on Monday and Australia on Tuesday. The team's scheduled opener Thursday against Australia was postponed due to wet weather, and rescheduled for Tuesday. The tournament continues through the medal round Sept. 8.
ITTF North American Championships, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Cary, N.C.
Play begins Friday in the North American Championships for Table Tennis at the Bond Park Community Center in Cary, N.C. Top players from the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Greenland will compete in the tournament. A junior tournament will also be held, which serves as a qualifier for the Junior World Championships.
Teenage Olympians Ariel Hsing and Lily Zhang are the leading Americans attempting to win their first North American titles. Zhang, 16, lost to Canada's Zhang Mo in the 2010 and 2011 final; Hsing, then just 13 years old, lost to Mo in the 2009 final.
Barefoot Water Ski World Championships, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, Waco, Texas
Eight members of the U.S. Elite Barefoot Water Ski Team, six members of the U.S. junior team and six members of the U.S. senior team are competing for world titles this week at the Barefoot Water Ski World Championships. The event is being held at the Barefoot Ski Ranch in Waco, Texas. More than 130 athletes from 15 countries are competing. Members of the U.S. Elite Team are: Cody Ebbert, Peter Fleck, Cody Heller, Elaine Heller, Ariana Koehler, A.J. Porreca, Keith St. Onge and Paul Stokes.
Also in water skiing:
Junior Can Am Challenge, Sept. 1-2, Jerseyville, Ill.
FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championship for Singles, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Breda, Netherlands
The United States was in fourth place after the first day of competition in the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles in Breda, Netherlands. Diane Kastama, driving KWPN Ruby R Van Stalle de Maurik, led the United States with a score of 57.40 in the dressage test Thursday. The event resumes Saturday with the marathon phase and Sunday with the cones competition.
Also in equestrian:
Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championships, Aug. 31, Tulsa, Okla.
National Hunter Breeding Championships, Sept. 1, Warrenton, Va.
Story courtesy Red Line Editorial, Inc. Paul D. Bowker is a freelance contributor for TeamUSA.org. Material from various news services and press releases from National Governing Bodies was used to compile this report. This story was not subject to the approval of any National Governing Bodies.


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Aikman and Buck are right (wow – and there goes Starks for the TD!). The running game is coming alive here. Makes me wonder a bit if part of that may be due to Lang's injury – maybe he just wasn't cutting it as run blocker (though we can't run to the other side either.
Running game coming alive
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December 2, 2012 at 2:14 pm |
Gotta go for the fg. I don't care how bad Crosby is
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December 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm |
Good choice. Need some d a new kicker and online players. Kline is pathetic & has been for too long
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Sorry meant oline
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John F. Gardiner
PLYMOUTH, Wis. – John F. Gardiner, 76, of Plymouth, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Plymouth Care Center. He was born on Oct. 2, 1936, in Stephenson, son of John and Lucille (Swanson) Gardiner.
After graduating from high school, John heard the call of his country and entered the United States Army, where he served in Panama.
Upon returning home from the military, he received a teaching degree from Northern Michigan University. He taught at Escanaba Middle School and Escanaba High School for more than 36 years.
On Dec. 22, 1979, he married Patricia Donovan at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Escanaba. The couple made their home in Escanaba and moved to Plymouth in their retirement years.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, serving as an usher since moving to Plymouth, and also volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul in Plymouth.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Plymouth; his mother, Lucille Gardiner of Stephenson; three children, Sue (John) Cockrell of Pickney, Mich., John (Nora) Gardiner of Gastonia, N.C., Jeffery (Tammy) Gardiner of Escanaba; three stepchildren, Sam Trentin of Escanaba, Vicki Johns of Plymouth, Scott (Lisa) Johns of Iron River; six grandchildren, Jon Cole Cockrell of Michigan, Jenna Cockrell of Orlando, Fla., Athena Trentin of Witmore Lake, Mich., Christopher (Brandi) Trentin of Dewitt, Mich., Eric Frank of Plymouth; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lillian, Lucian, Logan, Trenton Cockrell, Maddie Trentin; and a brother, James (Norma) Gardiner of Stephenson.
He was preceded in death by his father, John; and a sister, Nanci Francour.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth with the Rev. Daniel Volkert officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schneider Funeral Home, 123 South Street, on Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and again on Monday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
In honor of John's service in the United States Army the World's Cheese Center VFW Post 5612 will conduct military rights at the cemetery following the Mass.
Online condolences may be sent through www.schneiderlifetributes.com.


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I came across a file of recipes just recently, which seems to happen when I take a few hours to organize files, notes and any other loose articles stuffed into boxes. Someday I will have all of those loose ends neatly archived. One particular file had a lot of quiche recipes that I had done some time ago, so I thought to revive and re-edit.
Today's quiche recipe is a spinach quiche but with prosciutto and Cotswold cheese that makes it a bit more interesting. In terms of re-editing, I wanted much more than a delicious quiche, but more dimension than previous versions. Thinking outside a bubbly golden top, giving a quiche some interest made me wonder about what is to be inside should show on the outside.
Placing prosciutto on the top has giving this quiche a marvelous look. Now comes the exciting part of revising many more recipes with new eyes.
Prosciutto & Cotswold Quiche w/ fresh spinach
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cubed
½ teaspoon sea salt
5 tablespoons ice water
8 large eggs
1/3 cup cream
1 ½ cups Cotswold cheese w/ chives, grated
A few grates of nutmeg [optional]
8 ounces fresh spinach, stems removed
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces prosciutto, approx. 10 slices
Preheat oven to 400°F
In a food processor, combine the flour, salt and chilled butter until a coarse meal is formed. Add the ice water and mix just until a ball forms in the processor. If dough is too soft, chill for about 5 minutes. Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and line a pie pan, crimping the edges to form a crust. Egg wash the edge of the crust after the shell has been filled, using the custard. Chill quiche crust in the refrigerator until ready to fill.
In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic until lightly golden. Add the fresh spinach and toss to coat with oil. Continue to toss until spinach has wilted. Place in a colander to drain and cool. In the same pan cook the prosciutto on each side for a minute just to par cook.
Whisk together eggs and cream. Stir in cheese and nutmeg if using.
Squeeze out any moisture from the spinach and evenly distribute over the bottom of the quiche shell. Pour over the custard and cover with prosciutto slices. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and prosciutto is crispy. This eight inch quiche will serve six to eight.
For today's salad of choice, I am harvesting some greens from the many flats planted. To dress this salad I made a basil vinaigrette. A chef friend of mine made one not too long ago that was very delish, so I thought it might go well with freshly harvested greens.
Basil Vinaigrette
4 Tablespoons grape seed oil
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest
Puree basil and oil together and allow the basil to flavor and color the oil. Strain through a coffee filter. Whisk together vinegar, lemon zest, sugar and salt. Slowly whisk this mixture into the now basil oil until emulsified. Drizzle over salad greens.
I think quiche is best served just above room temperature after being baked, when the cheese is still soft and crust flaky. It's the simple things in life that make us most happy, and the most sense. Don't you agree?


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How about Paul Mac and Snoop dog...We know Snoop's love for marijuana. And we know how much Paul loves his dope. Paul could collaborate some tasty bass licks to Snoop's new love ode to the "Chronic". Can you picture the video Sir Paul McCartney riding around in Snoop's Caddy convertible dressed up like an old G (gangster) pointin' all the honeys and giving the thumbs up to his peps in Compton and East LA. I can especially picture McCartney giving his classic Beatle Paul wink and thumbs up as Snoop poses gang signs to his homeys. Maybe, we can get Bob Giraldi to direct nad have some Japanese custom officials re-enact the classic bust circa 1980. In the video, we can see Snoop, Paul and that Indian from the 70's commercials (the one who cried when the trash came from the cars) shed a tear as all the good dope gets rounded up by Japanses officials as they led Snoop, Paul, and the Indian into the lock-up in Narita airport.
I think it's important that Paul get some of that street credibility that he used to have before he made "Mary had a little Lamb" and "Warm and Beautiful".. Maybe, it could be the new theme for the video of "Rinse the raindrops" or something.


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My group works on the behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation of fishes. Most of our work is conducted on salmon, trout and char, investigating such topics as migratory behavior and homing, habitat requirements, factors affecting reproductive success, evolution of populations, straying and population expansion, and trophic ecology. Our research blends a variety of field techniques including tagging, telemetry, direct observations, and a variety of sampling techniques with laboratory experiments and analysis of long-term datasets.
Quinn, TP. 2005. The behavior and ecology of Pacific salmon and trout. Univ. Press, Seattle. 320 p.
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Support graduate student travel awards and scholarships by purchasing posters of salmon artwork used in my book, The Behavior and Ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout or the "Fishes of the Salish Sea" poster features original artwork by Ray Troll, currently on display in the Fisheries Science Building at the UW.


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Hello. I am glad that your daughter is interested in engineering. It is a very rewarding and fulfilling career. I have worked as a nuclear engineer for over 30 years and never gave up my femininity. Being a girly girl is OK as long as it doesn't cross the line into poor taste. I love my clothes and makeup too, but when I need to work, I work hard. Obviously low cut dresses, see through or tight clothing, or dresses that show a lot of leg can be distracting on the job and may give the wrong impression to staff and management, in some cases it can invite sexual harassment, but wearing trendy but tasteful clothing in an office setting is fine. The key is to be professional. It may be helpful to contact the local section of the Society of Women Engineers for additional information . . . Good luck! And I hope your daughter pursues engineering. It is a great career with a bright future!
You have to remember that engineering is no different from law, from medicine, from accounting, etc. – to be taken seriously, we need to dress professionally, in and out of the office. Now this certainly allows for dresses, skirts, colorful outfits, jewelry, high heels, etc. Just not all at once, no 5-inch heels, nothing low-cut, no mini-skirts, and no glitter. If your daughter still likes wearing glitter after college, the time and place is when she goes out at night or on the weekends, same as it would be if she worked in another job.
I'd hope your daughter wouldn't shun a rewarding, potentially lucrative profession just because "wearing glitter in the office is frowned upon" – but that's for her to decide. Wishing her luck in her future endeavors!
My advice would be to go for chemical engineering (although to be up front and honest, I am a chemical engineer). Nuclear engineering is a very specialized field and does not cover the whole spectrum of a nuclear site; it focuses on the reactor. A chemical engineering bachelor's degree opens doors to almost all areas within a nuclear site, both the reactor and the secondary side that includes radioactive waste, environmental, etc. In addition, a chemical engineering bachelor's still leaves the option for courses or a master's degree in nuclear engineering.
Don't be scared off by having difficulty with dual credit chemistry! Chemistry takes time to understand. If you struggled in dual credit chemistry, sign up for general chemistry in your first year at university. You will probably have an easier time of it and will get a better understanding that will make all your future classes easier to understand.
For job opportunities, chemical engineering is always a highly sought after degree for employers. Industrial engineers face a lot of competition from mechanical engineers, who are arguably better qualified depending on the particular position. Nuclear engineering, because it is so specialized, has limited job opportunities but would likely pay more than chemical, mechanical or industrial. There are a number of unknowns for the future of the nuclear industry, especially in the US where several sites (SONGS and Kewaunee) have announced permanent shutdowns. When you combine those unknowns with the versatility of a chemical engineering degree and the different opportunities I have been offered, I think that chemical engineering is the best choice.
Hello Sabryn,
I cannot necessarily speak for Nuclear Engineering. But, I will begin by saying it depends on what you are interested in working on. Industrial Engineering focus on process improvement, efficiency and cost savings in simple terms. However, there are many areas you can focus on or learn about including:
(1) manufacturing which is creating an actual product that you can eventually buy or sell,
(2) human factors which deal with the impact of systems and a particular job on a human,
(3) operations research which deals with solving problems with math and computer programs,
(4) design- creating facilities, products etc. efficiently using software that can draft or sketch,
(5) are lots of classes dealing with determining the most cost efficient projects or products to use in your project.
As, you can see there are many areas you can focus on which can allow you work in just about any field. I hope this helps with your selection.
I am sorry for the late response Nataly - I hope I am not too late.
First off, I'd like to say that I am honored by your question and excited to see that you are interested in becoming a nuclear Engineer. Engineering is a rewarding career. It builds a strong foundation for anything you choose to do with it later in life. I chose to use my nuclear engineering background to help me run a nuclear power plant to produce electricity; a leadership role rather than research and development or academic one.
Your science fair topic on a nuclear fusor is an intriguing topic, which unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to get involved in much. In a nuclear reactor we currently use a process called fission (as oppose to fusion), which is splitting a nucleus of a uranium fuel using neutrons to make electricity. In fusion, the process is opposite. The nucleus of two light atoms are fused together to produce a heavier atom and large amount of energy. However, the fusion process has not yet been developed enough to use it on a large industrial scale.
There are many good websites and publications that can help you learn more about fusion in general like:
Also, please note that there is still a lot of research that needs to be completed in this area before we can use them on a large scale. We need people like yourself to help with this research and to make it happen - it is an exciting field.
Please keep up your excellent work and feel free to send me a note if you have any other questions.
Sara Dolatshahi
Hello Nataly,
I am afraid that I do not have experience in making a nuclear fuser. I studied nuclear fusion in college, but at that time, it was only a theory. I Googled it and found a few sites that talk about building a demonstrator:
It looks possible, but difficult, possibly expensive and with a host of safety issues. I think you would need some help from adults to do it. I note that if it were easy, we would already have power plants that use it for energy. If you have your heart set on doing a project on fusion, you may want to do more on describing the process and highlighting the facilities around the world that are trying to create a sustainable fusion reaction.
There are a few other resources you might consider to see if there is another nuclear science based project that may be less difficult to build…….take a look at: http://www.nuclearmuseum.org/for-families/for-teachers/teacher-resources/
Sorry I couldn't give you more on building a nuclear fuser. Good luck with your project!
Patricia Eng
1) According to US News and World Report, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is best. A large number of major schools have bachelors and/or masters programs so your options are great. If you want to narrow it down to a geographic area or a handful of schools, you can then go to US News to see how they stack up academically.
2) It's not easy and you might find it's not what you want to do and that is okay! You should do something you enjoy because you've got a lot of years to go after college. If you really enjoy it and are struggling, just keep going and work hard. You will struggle at times and there are definitely learning curves that you have to climb but eventually it'll click and get easier.
3) They might not be. A lot of countries are going in to decommissioning and nuclear engineers are used primarily in reactor design so aren't needed in decommissioning. You can still be in the nuclear industry with a chemical or mechanical (or any) engineering degree. I suggest chemical because you can do a focus in reactor/nuclear science and criticality, while having a broader range of prospects in a nuclear or non-nuclear future.
4) Countries with growing nuclear programs like China, India and the United Kingdom.
5) No, but you may find that the school you want to attend only offers a masters program and requires a chemical or mechanical bachelors.
Dear Kolby,
Nuclear engineering is an exciting specialized field, which is not something you can pick up at high school or community college level. Nuclear engineering is mostly used in jobs involving generation of electricity from a nuclear power source as opposed to other sources (e.g., fossil fuel, water as in case of a dam, gas, solar, wind). It requires understanding of nuclear physics (study of interactions and phenomenas that happen at the nucleus of an atom involving neutrons, protons, electrons), thermodynamics (study of the relationship between heat and other form of energy (eg. mechanical, electrical, chemical)), thermohydraulics (study of how energy flows from one form to another), material science (study of different properties of material including their melting points, freezing points, etc), and many other specialized fields needed to understand how electricity can be produced from nuclear energy.
As a result, it is essential that you attend a university to study nuclear physics and basic engineering concepts and earn a bachelor degree in either engineering physics, or nuclear engineering.
In addition, a bachelor degree offers higher paying jobs and opportunities for future growth, even if you decide not to pursue your original nuclear engineering degree.
This is because, a bachelor degree not only broadens your knowledge beyond basic skills, it also demonstrates to the employers that you can learn, collaborate and that you are dedicated and can stick with a job.
Hope this helps. Please send me a note if you want specific information about what I had to take as part of my nuclear engineering degree.
Sara Dolatshahi, P. Eng.
Hi Kelly!
First off, high five for taking the first steps towards achieving your goal. Secondly, and to answer your question, heck no, your career plan is not ludicrous! That's not to say it won't be challenging, but that's a true statement for anyone pursuing a degree in engineering (or any technical science), no matter your background or starting point. Everyone has to begin somewhere!
One of my favorite life stories is of a guy from southern California who didn't particularly like math or science, so he went to college to study music. He dropped out shortly after starting college, started a band, and really wasn't succeeding with his band or any side jobs. Then one night, driving in between gigs, he looked up and a constellation caught his eye. After some time, he noticed it had moved and he was curious as to why. He saved up some money and enrolled in an astronomy class at a local community college to learn more about the stars. That sparked more curiosity. However, he needed some prerequisite classes to continue, so he enrolled in those classes and continued bouncing around from class to class until that led him to full-time student status and attending a local university...and eventually, achieved a degree in mechanical engineering. And then he achieved another degree. And another. This guy had a late start and is famously known as the development manager and phase lead for JPL's Mars Curiosity rover's Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) engineering feat...the "Sky Crane." His name is Adam Steltzner, rather, Dr. Steltzner. It's a pretty inspirational story!
Back to your question, you can still work with aerospace and defense outside of SA. The best place to start is through academia in research and development and then internship/co-op. Better yet, apply to a foreign country's university and enroll as an international student. From there, pursue every internship or research opportunity available to you. I can't encourage being an international student and immersing yourself in research/intern opportunities enough! Start looking for universities that have research opportunities in propulsion, aircraft structures, sounding rockets, and general aerospace (in SA and internationally). This will give you a better idea of where you can go, for starters. International studies can also be supplemented through scholarship, grants, loans, etc., as I'm sure you may know already. So, work hard on achieving the grades now and these doors will open. The important thing to remember is that it's going to be hard, but don't give up! The outcome is far more rewarding!
Feel free to ask any other questions that may arise and I wish you the best of luck! :)
While the undergraduate courses for both nuclear physicist and nuclear engineer are similar, graduate courses are different as are the job descriptions. Nuclear physicists do more theoretical things. They look at the essence of matter and develop and test out theories on how matter is constructed but at the subatomic level – what holds atoms together, what is dark matter, and where did the universe come from? Most of the scientists that you see on TV that discuss string theory and parallel universes are nuclear physicists. Nuclear engineers, like other engineers, are more concerned with taking theory and turning it into reality - how things work and how they can be used. As a nuclear engineer, I have worked on nuclear power plants, nuclear or radio-isotope powered space craft, detecting nuclear materials in transit and protecting people from radiation in general. Some nuclear engineers also work on designing nuclear devices for the military. Hope this helps.
Dear Praneeth,
Hi. Thank you for asking. I love to garden and have taken the training to become a Master Gardener. I also love to travel so when I can, I visit gardens outside the US in places such as Singapore, London. St. Petersburg and Germany. It is interesting to see how people use color and shape in different spaces. I enjoy going to the theatre and touring sites that are or were involved in the nuclear industry and also like touring manufacturing plants and recently toured the Mini Cooper Factory in England. I hope that answers your question. Best, Patricia Eng
I'm lucky enough not to have had to have a job interview for a few years but I've been through interviews for certain roles and most recently my Chartership, and I can't actually think of a time where I've faced criticism or sexism in these situations. I'm very sorry if this is not the experiences you've faced and this should definitely not be accepted! I think it's quite common to feel that women have to prove themselves as being a good engineer more so than our male counterparts, and unfortunately the only real way to prove this is through experience. So get some good, hands-on, experiences. Depending on the field of engineering you're interested in, this could be volunteering with a local company or using any connections you may have, be that personal or through your school. It's always good in an interview to be able to reference back to this. Having worked with many larger companies I believe the general feeling, right from senior management, is that female engineers are a good asset to any team. There are of course some people with different views, but I think you can experience this in most walks of life, sexist comments shouldn't be tolerated and if you experience this in an interview this should be reported back to the company HR (if they have one). This may not however, be a company you want to work for.
Interview situations are tough for anyone, so try not to worry about any preconceived ideas the interview may have and be confident in your own abilities. Focus on what you're strengths are and what you can bring to the role.
Do you have an example of something that's happened to you? I'd be happy to give my opinion on how I'd have dealt with the situation?
Hope this helps!
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