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Facilitator/Educator Guide: Landslides: What Causes Rocks to Slip and Slide?
Landslides are powerful geological events that happen suddenly, striking fear in people who live near unstable hills, slopes, and cliffs. In this classroom activity using tape, pennies, a paper towel, and a clipboard, you will help students model landslides and investigate how friction and the angle of a hill's slope affects them.
Background Information
Landslides cause an average of 25 to 50 deaths annually in the United States and billions of dollars in economic losses, in addition to changing the environment and damaging surrounding habitats. A landslide is any geological process resulting in a downward movement from a slope of rock, soil, artificial fill, or a combination of the three, under the force of gravity. Landslides can result from several causes, including mechanical weathering (the gradual disintegration of rock from physical activity), chemical weathering (the gradual disintegration of rock from chemical activity), erosion (the removal of rock or soil by wind, water, or other natural processes), earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
Landslides occur in five main types (slides, flows, falls, topples, and lateral spreads) and while these can behave differently from each other, they all have one major force in common that helps initiate them: gravity. We normally think of gravity as pulling an object vertically down, but when that object is on a slope, it gets a bit more complicated. A force (like gravity) has both a magnitude and a direction. On a slope, the effect of gravity can be separated into a component that is parallel to the slope (pulling the object down the slope) and a component that is perpendicular to it (pulling the object against the slope's surface).
|Figure 1. For an object on a slope, the force of gravity can be separated into two components: one parallel to the slope and one perpendicular to it.
As the angle of the slope increases, the parallel component of gravity increases, and the perpendicular component decreases, leading to a smaller resistance for downward movement. This resistance is called friction and depends upon the component of gravity that is perpendicular to the slope, as well as the surface materials of the slope and the object (or mass) being pulled. When the parallel component becomes greater than the friction holding it in place, the object slides down the slope. This critical angle is called the angle of repose.
In this classroom science activity, students will model a landslide with a clipboard and pennies by making two objects with different surfaces to investigate how the angle of repose changes when friction changes. How will the friction between an object and a slope affect the object's angle of repose?
For Discussion
This science activity can serve as a starting point for a variety of science and geology discussions. Here are a few examples of questions that can be used to start a discussion:
- How does gravity cause an object to move downhill?
- What is an angle of repose? What factors might affect it?
- How does friction between two objects affect how the objects move?
- How do you think landslides made of solid objects move compared to landslides made of fluid-like mud?
Needed for preparing ahead:
- Transparent tape (1 roll)
- Optional: Metric ruler or tape measure (1)
- Pennies (8 for each demo or small group)
- Paper towel (1 sheet for each demo or small group)
- Scissors (1 pair)
Needed for each demo or small group at the time of the science activity:
- Stacks of four pennies taped together (2). One stack should have a paper towel strip on it.
- Clipboard, hard (1)
- Paper towel (1 sheet)
|Figure 2. You need only a few simple household materials to do this fun science activity.
What to Do
Prepare Ahead (10-20 minutes)
- Take a piece of tape a little longer than the length of four pennies lined up next to each other (about 9 centimeters [cm] long) and set two pennies on the tape so the pennies are touching, side by side.
|Figure 3. Set two pennies side by side on a piece of tape (about 9 cm long).
- Put one penny on each of the pennies on the tape so that you have two stacks of two pennies each.
|Figure 4. Stack one penny on each of the pennies on the tape.
- Then wrap the tape longways completely around the pennies so that they are held in place, still stacked and side by side. The tape should slightly overlap on the top side.
|Figure 5. Fold the tape over the two stacks of pennies.
- Repeat this with four other pennies so that you have made two taped stacks of pennies like this.
- Cut a strip of paper towel slightly longer than the length of one of the stacks of pennies, and the same width as the pennies (the strip should be about 5 to 6 cm long and 2 cm wide).
|Figure 6. Cut a strip of paper towel slightly longer than the stack of pennies and just as wide.
- Take one of the taped stacks of pennies and make sure the rough, exposed tape edges are on the top, and the smooth side is on the bottom. Then, fold the paper towel strip longways on the stacks of pennies so that both short edges of the strip curve around the top side, where you will tape them together using two small pieces of tape. Do not put any tape on the bottom side, which should be completely covered by the paper towel.
- You should end up with one stack of pennies surrounded by tape, and one stack with a strip of paper towel on it.
|Figure 7. For each demo or small group, you should have two stacks of pennies, one with just tape and another with a paper towel strip on it.
Science Activity (< 10 minutes)
- Each classroom demo or small group should have two stacks of 4 pennies taped together (one with a paper towel strip), a hard clipboard, and a paper towel sheet (this can be the same one from which you cut a strip to cover the pennies).
- Explain to students that the two stacks of pennies represent different types of rocks (or other particles) in a landslide, where some rocks have more friction when rubbing against the hill than other rocks do. The "hill" the pennies will slide down will be represented by a hard clipboard with a paper towel on it. Students will investigate which stack of pennies has the lowest angle of repose, or the lowest angle the stack needs to start sliding down the clipboard.
- Have students set the clipboard on a flat surface. Ask them to clip the paper towel on the clipboard. (If there is a strip cut from the sheet, have them position it at the bottom.)
- Next ask students to place one of the penny stacks on the paper towel-covered clipboard, touching the clip at the top. Now have students place the other penny stack next to the first stack, also touching the clip. Both stacks should be placed so that the rough tape edges are facing up, with both the paper towel on one stack and the smooth taped side of the other stack touching the paper towel on the clipboard.
|Figure 8. Have students place the two stacks of pennies on the paper towel-covered clipboard, touching the clip.
- Holding on to the clip, have students slowly and steadily lift the clipboard, making sure to lift only the side where the clip is. Ask them to stop tilting the clipboard as soon as one of the stacks of pennies starts to slide down. Have students note which stack of pennies slid down first. If you want, ask students to write down their results.
|Figure 9. Have students slowly lift the clipboard, tilting it up from the clip, and watch to see which stack of pennies slides down first.
- Have students repeat this process at least nine more times, for a total of ten trials. Each time they should start with the clipboard lying flat on a flat surface, and with both stacks of pennies sitting near each other by the clip. Make sure students slowly lift the clipboard each time, and note which stack of pennies slid down the clipboard first. If you want, ask students to write down their results.
- You can ask students to discuss their results, and why the angle of repose may have been different for the two different stacks of pennies, and how this is related to friction.
Expected Results
The majority of the time, as the clipboard was raised by the clip, the stack of pennies that were only coated in tape (and not a strip of paper towel) should have started sliding down the clipboard before the other stack of pennies did. For example, in ten trials, the tape-only penny stack may have started sliding before the paper towel-wrapped stack in all ten trials. The resistance for downward movement on the slope is called friction, and it depends upon the component of gravity that is perpendicular to the slope, as well as the surfaces of the object and the slope itself. Because there is a greater amount of friction between two paper towel-coated surfaces rubbing against each other than between a paper towel-coated surface and a tape-coated surface, the penny stack with a paper towel strip on it had a greater amount of friction, or resistance to movement, on the slope. This greater amount of friction should have given the paper towel-coated stack a greater angle of repose compared to the tape-only stack.
For Further Exploration
This science activity can be expanded or modified in a number of ways. Here are a few options:
- You could repeat this activity but use a protractor to quantify your results. What is the exact angle of repose, or angle at which the different penny stacks start to slide down the slope? How do their angles of repose compare exactly?
- How does the size of the penny stack affect how it slides down the slope? You can try this activity again by making different-sized penny stacks (with more or fewer pennies) and compare their angle of repose.
- You could try this activity with other objects and see if you get similar results. For example, you could make different objects from LEGO® bricks and repeat this activity.
CreditsTeisha Rowland, PhD, Science Buddies
Sponsored by a generous grant from Chevron


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What is it like being an ethical hacker?
I'm pondering on my career in the future, and an ethical hacker is a career I am interested in.
I've currently in college (I live in the UK), one of my courses is an A level in ICT. I will also be hoping to start university in 2011.
I have some questions about ethical hacking careers that I would like answering, if you don't mind?
What is the role and responsibilities of an ethical hacker?
I don't want to seem rude in asking, but what is the money like? I've seen jobs for ethical hackers and information risk consultant (which i believe is another term for ethical hacker?), with the salary to be around £50k-£70k a year. Is this true for most jobs?
Where do you work? This may seem like a weird question, but, do you have a permanent place of work, or do you work nearby to your employer? Like, if a bank asks you to test their system, would you work in a nearby cafe on a laptop?
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and hopefully answering my questions.

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America's Best: Top 10 Destinations
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Alton Brings You the Top Go-To Spots for Food Lovers
Alton Brown delivers Food Network Magazine's picks for the top food and drink destinations in the country. Check out this sneak peek of the finalists, then tune in September 20 to 23, 2010, at 9 p.m. ET, when Alton will reveal the winners.
Sierra Mar, Big Sur, CA
Sierra Mar sits on the side of a sheer cliff, so diners are virtually suspended over the Pacific with just a glass wall between them and the ocean. The classic California cuisine is as outstanding as the view. For a real treat, go between December and May, when you can whale-watch while you dine. At the Post Ranch Inn, 47900 Hwy. 1, Big Sur, CA
Los Angeles Food Trucks
Food fanatics were chasing down taco trucks in Los Angeles long before the rest of us caught on to the food-truck trend, and now the city is home to the best mix of mobile eats, including The Grilled Cheese Truck, The Buttermilk Truck (it doles out pancakes and doughnuts) and Barbie's Q.
Best Showstopper: Switch Steak, Las Vegas
Switch is the dining equivalent of a carnival fun house. Every 20 minutes, the decor changes before your eyes: Windows disappear, paintings turn into curtains, chandeliers come and go. And the chophouse fare including a great jumbo crab cake is good enough to attract a crowd with or without the show. At Encore Las Vegas, 3121 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 702-248-3463
Slappy Cakes, Portland, OR
What a smart business plan: Customers here make their own meals. They pick a pancake batter (choices include buttermilk and ginger), then cook the flapjacks on griddles built into each table, dressing them up with fun mix-ins like bacon and hazelnuts and a choice of syrups and butters. 4246 Southeast Belmont St., Portland, OR
West Side Market, Cleveland, OH
This Cleveland institution has been a one-stop shop for food lovers for nearly 100 years. Locals, including Iron Chef Michael Symon, can find almost anything they need, and tourists can get acquainted with Midwestern faves like bratwurst sandwiches, Buckeye chocolates and pierogies. 1979 West 25th St., Cleveland, OH
Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Boot Camp, Hyde Park, NY; Napa Valley, CA; San Antonio
If you think you have what it takes to be a chef, go to culinary school and prove it. This intense five-day course is a lot of work for a vacation, but the chef-instructors at the prestigious CIA will have you baking, broiling and boiling like a pro.
Greasewood Flat, Scottsdale, AZ
You missed your chance at a real cowboy cookout by about 150 years, but this is the next best thing: dinner under the stars in the middle of the desert. Build your own fire in a campfire pit and chow down on chili at this former stagecoach stop. 27375 North Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ
Icebar, Orlando, FL
You'll have to leave this bar after 45 minutes, but don't take it personally: The place is too cold for a longer stay. It's 27 degrees inside and everything is made of ice, including the furniture and the cocktail glasses. There's a cover charge, but $20 is a small price to pay to escape the heat in such a cool way. 8967 International Dr., Orlando, FL
PDT, New York City
You'll feel like Superman accessing America's ultimate speakeasy bar: You have to slip into a phone booth, hidden inside a hot dog joint, and dial for entry. The name ("Please Don't Tell") isn't serious, but the drinks whether classic or newfangled (like bacon-infused bourbon) most definitely are. 113 Saint Marks Pl., NY, NY
Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN
This breathtaking resort in the Smoky Mountain foothills serves some of the best food in the country, and most of it comes right from the farm. The staff includes a cheese maker, a butcher and even a jam maker. Staying here isn't cheap (prices start at just under $1,000 per night), but it is totally unforgettable. 1471 West Millers Cove Rd., Walland, TN


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Cards, Cloud, Compliance Lead Access Control Advances
Innovations in physical and logical access control are giving integrators newfound opportunities to provide end users with greater system capabilities. Find out what's going on in the realm of managed/hosted cloud-based alternatives, HSPD-12/FIPS-201 federal government compliance and near-field communications.
By Rodney Bosch · September 3, 2012
Ponder for a moment the tools and services available today for protecting a facility and it becomes apparent access control has evolved into one of the security industry's most vital disciplines.
Technological and system integration advances, leveraging the cloud to innovate new business efficiencies, adopting government standards in commercial markets, and tapping the possibilities of wireless infrastructures … these capabilities, among others, are driving market opportunities for installing security contractors as cost-conscious end users strive to meet their security requirements and organizational demands.
To find out more about the current access control landscape and what's just over the horizon, SECURITY SALES & INTEGRATION contacted several leading innovators in the market. Find out where you fit in and where prospects exist.
Web-Based Services Aplenty
There are several converging factors drawing systems integrators and their enterprise customers to physical access control "as a service." Enterprises are demanding greater pricing and scaling flexibility beyond what traditional legacy access control models can deliver due to budget constraints, says Bill Moran, vice president of sales for Sterling, Va.-based RedCloud, a provider of Web-based, physical access control systems. Organizations are increasingly unwilling to invest significantly in expensive servers and IT infrastructure up front, and then get saddled with recurring costs associated with managing this IT infrastructure.
Systems integrators are seeking ways to bring the benefits to access control to new customers that could not previously budget for these services, while generating the recurring monthly revenue (RMR) that managed service fees can deliver. Access control as a service significantly lowers the barrier to entry for security and IT systems integrators to deliver cloud-based access control as a hosted or managed service, and offers several key benefits to the integrator as follow:
More flexibility and options for customers — Integrators can gain a competitive advantage through an enhanced ability to deliver more options to customers. The managed service model provides a greater degree of flexibility so that, if the customer chooses, the integrator can host all of the servers and equipment.
By doing so, enterprise customers are not required to make up-front capital outlays to stand-up servers at their facilities. Conversely, if a customer wants to manage the IT infrastructure itself and maintain their own facility access privileges, this hosted option, and others, can be easily delivered.
Immediate revenue generation — Access control as a service, and in particular as a managed service, can unlock new RMR opportunities for integrators and resellers, as they can benefit from a more predictable revenue stream via monthly managed service fees.
"In an access control-as-a-service model, the channel owns the appliance that is operating in the cloud and therefore owns the account," Moran says. "Thus, resellers can achieve profitability for the head-end on day one, instead of having to purchase the head-end and manage the financing."
Ability to offer cloud-based, mobile access control — As yet, many integrators and resellers question whether they can provide cloud-based access control as a hosted or managed service, and if so, how quickly these services can be launched.
"The fact is that integrators that already sell access control are fully prepared to offer cloud services," Moran says. "At the same time, customer demand for greater mobility for access control users and administrators offers yet another opportunity for security integrators to differentiate their offering with cloud-enabled, Web-based access control."
Web-based access control enables security and facility managers to interact with and manage employee and visitor access privileges quickly and easily from any location without being tied to a dedicated client workstation or paying for software licenses per user. With a browser-based Web application, customers can securely manage access privileges from a broad range of devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) and from any location.
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McNeese State head men's basketball coach Dave Simmons. (Associated Press)
Last Modified: Saturday, February 02, 2013 9:54 PM
By Alex Hickey / American Press
Here's a sentence you never see anymore: The Cowboys are playing on Super Bowl Sunday.
That would be the McNeese State version, of course, which hosts Northwestern State at 4:30 p.m. in the Lake Charles Civic Center.
The second half of the game will directly conflict with the Super Bowl, which is an inconvenience to many sports fans. However, coach Dave Simmons said the combination of the rodeo at Burton Coliseum, a Saturday night Mardi Gras ball at the Civic Center and being televised by Comcast Sports Houston made any other time impossible.
"That's the only date that both teams could actually play on," Simmons said. "Obviously we'd want it up earlier, but with a television game we can't dictate the start time. With the BracketBuster game (on Feb. 23), this is the date that works the best for them and for us, so that's what happened."
Granted, if McNeese (8-11, 2-7 Southland) reprises its first-half offensive performance against Stephen F. Austin, getting lost in the Super Bowl shuffle might not be the worst thing in the world.
The Cowboys scored nine points in the first 20 minutes against the Lumberjacks, prompting Simmons to skip over that section of video as if it were a Nixon Oval Office recording. McNeese got within 10 in the second half before falling 59-39.
"We looked at all the positive things. We showed them the first 10 minutes of the second half where we cut it down to nine points," Simmons said. "That's where the positive instruction was. We know we didn't perform very well. We're not going to get anywhere dwelling on that part of it."
No Cowboy scored in double figures against SFA, the first time that had happened since a 56-45 loss to Nicholls State on Jan. 28, 2009 — a span of 126 games.
The Cowboys are intent on doing something positive against the Demons, who enter the game with the nation's No. 2 scoring offense at 83.7 points per game. Northwestern State (13-6, 7-2) beat McNeese 78-63 in Natchitoches on Jan. 3.
Simmons hopes to get early production from shooting guard Jeremie Mitchell, who has to take up more of the scoring load since Ledrick Eackles departed from the team earlier in the week.
Mitchell said the Cowboys have struggled with confidence during a three-game losing streak that started with an agonizing triple-overtime loss at Central Arkansas.
"Really all this is right now is everyone is doubting themselves, doubting what coach is saying," Mitchell said. "We need a couple wins — or just a win, period — to get us confident in knowing what we can do. Right now we're losing so much, we're not sure about what we're doing. That (UCA) game was the icing on the cake. It hurt big-time."


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The Supreme Court yesterday heard final submissions on a second case that could affect the Government's planned partial sale of Mighty River Power, after a claim to ownership of part of the Waikato River riverbed by a Pouakani group.
Mighty River Power relies on the operations of two hydro dams and three lakes over the area.
The sale of up to 49 per cent of the company has already been delayed by the Maori Council case heard in the Supreme Court last month. The council claims the sale is unlawful on the grounds it is inconsistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. The court is expected to deliver its judgment on that by the end of this month.
The Government has said a great deal about the merits of the Maori Council case but little about the Pouakani case.
But the lawyer hired by the company, Jack Hodder, QC, revealed the Pouakani case was already having some adverse effect on the company.
The Government has been refusing to sign over the title of the Whakamaru dam to Mighty River Power because of the claim to the riverbed.
He said he was appearing for the company because its interests were not necessarily the same as the Crown's - citing the refusal of the Crown to hand over the title as an example of conflicting interests.
He also tabled a document with the five judges of the Supreme Court that showed since 2008 the company has twice written to the Government seeking the legal transfer of the Whakamaru Dam to Mighty River Power.
But his main plea was that if the court was to grant the Pouakani application, that the case for any remedy be sent back to the High Court for further investigation.
A review of evidence presented in the High Court and Court of Appeal cases showed relevant interests of Mighty River Power in relation to its continuing operations were not addressed in evidence, his submission said.
"Mighty River Power has identified the relief sought by [Pouakani] in this proceeding as potentially directly affecting its legal rights to the Maraetai and Whakamaru dams, and it wishes to secure its assets as much as possible in advance of the anticipated changes to the ownership structure."
Mighty River Power is the first of the state-owned power companies on the sales agenda for which the Government hopes to get $6 billion for planned capital expenditure.
The lawyer for the applicants, Ian Millard, QC, said his clients were not looking for a return of the riverbed by the Crown, but negotiations for a monetary settlement. Nor were they claiming they owned the water.
"It's just that they really want for their mana and other reasons to be able to say that is still our land."
They say that when their forebears sold the land next to the river more than 100 years ago, they had no idea they were also selling the riverbed up to the midway point. They are asking the court to declare that the Crown has been holding it in trust for Pouakani descendants.
Leading the Crown case, Virginia Hardy, of Crown Law, said the right place to hear such claims was in the Waitangi Tribunal, which had investigated Pouakani land purchases and was followed by the Pouakani Claims Settlement Act. She said it was now too late to litigate such matters.


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Coaches Head Out For Some European Coaching Education
This weekend will see 12 coaches from six different Rush clubs making the trip to Europe for a two week coaching education trip with Rush Soccer.
With Chris Panayiotou (WI) and Nik Penn (SPI) already in England, they will be taking in some games and sessions in London and Birmingham before joining the other 10 coaches in Paris, France. The group will attend two European Champions League games at Paris St. Germain (PSG) and at Lille as well as a PSG Ligue 1 game. At this time Arian Hoxha and Patrick Shin (HI) will be heading off to Spain to take in sessions and games at Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In addition to the Champions League games, the guys in France will get to see 3rd place PSG Women's team with Rush's very own Lindsey Horan take on Juvisy who are currently in 4th spot as well as PSG youth team games. During the other days the guys will be able to go meet the coaching staff of PSG as well as visit the National Soccer School of the French Football Federation and Claire Fontaine.
While in Paris, the group will take in some of the culture with a visit to Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the famous Moulin Rouge. From here 10 of the coaches will continue on to Holland for the International Football Conference, held in Amsterdam, and visit FC Twente to observe training and an Eredivisie (Dutch 1st Division) match.
This is the first European coaching trip of its kind that Rush Soccer is putting on and hopefully the first of many. We will be sending updates so please check back to see how the trip is unfolding.


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What is Transverse Myelitis?
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What is transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level, or segment, of the spinal cord. The term myelitis refers to inflammation of the spinal cord; transverse simply describes the position of the inflammation, that is, across the width of the spinal cord. Attacks of inflammation can damage or destroy myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers. This damage causes nervous system scars that interrupt communications between the nerves in the spinal cord and the rest of the body.
Symptoms of transverse myelitis include a loss of spinal cord function over several hours to several weeks. What usually begins as a sudden onset of lower back pain, muscle weakness, or abnormal sensations in the toes and feet can rapidly progress to more severe symptoms, including paralysis, urinary retention, and loss of bowel control. Although some patients recover from transverse myelitis with minor or no residual problems, others suffer permanent impairments that affect their ability to perform ordinary tasks of daily living. Most patients will have only one episode of transverse myelitis; a small percentage may have a recurrence.
The segment of the spinal cord at which the damage occurs determines which parts of the body are affected. Nerves in the cervical (neck) region control signals to the neck, arms, hands, and muscles of breathing (the diaphragm). Nerves in the thoracic (upper back) region relay signals to the torso and some parts of the arms. Nerves at the lumbar (mid-back) level control signals to the hips and legs. Finally, sacral nerves, located within the lowest segment of the spinal cord, relay signals to the groin, toes, and some parts of the legs. Damage at one segment will affect function at that segment and segments below it. In patients with transverse myelitis, demyelination usually occurs at the thoracic level, causing problems with leg movement and bowel and bladder control, which require signals from the lower segments of the spinal cord.
Who gets transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis occurs in adults and children, in both genders, and in all races. No familial predisposition is apparent. A peak in incidence rates (the number of new cases per year) appears to occur between 10 and 19 years and 30 and 39 years. Although only a few studies have examined incidence rates, it is estimated that about 1,400 new cases of transverse myelitis are diagnosed each year in the United States, and approximately 33,000 Americans have some type of disability resulting from the disorder.
What causes transverse myelitis?
Researchers are uncertain of the exact causes of transverse myelitis. The inflammation that causes such extensive damage to nerve fibers of the spinal cord may result from viral infections or abnormal immune reactions. Transverse myelitis also may occur as a complication of syphilis, measles, Lyme disease, and some vaccinations, including those for chickenpox and rabies. Cases in which a cause cannot be identified are called idiopathic.
Transverse myelitis often develops following viral infections. Infectious agents suspected of causing transverse myelitis include varicella zoster (the virus that causes chickenpox and shingles), herpes simplex, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, influenza, echovirus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis A, and rubella. Bacterial skin infections, middle-ear infections (otitis media), and Mycoplasma pneumoniae (bacterial pneumonia) have also been associated with the condition.
In post-infectious cases of transverse myelitis, immune system mechanisms, rather than active viral or bacterial infections, appear to play an important role in causing damage to spinal nerves. Although researchers have not yet identified the precise mechanisms of spinal cord injury in these cases, stimulation of the immune system in response to infection indicates that an autoimmune reaction may be responsible. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system, which normally protects the body from foreign organisms, mistakenly attacks the body's own tissue, causing inflammation and, in some cases, damage to myelin within the spinal cord.
Because some affected individuals also have autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, and sarcoidosis, some scientists suggest that transverse myelitis may also be an autoimmune disorder. In addition, some cancers may trigger an abnormal immune response that may lead to transverse myelitis.
In some people, transverse myeltis represents the first symptom of an underlying demyelinating disease of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or neuromyelitis optica (NMO). A form of transverse myelitis known as "partial" myelitis--because it affects only a portion of the cross-sectional area of the spinal cord--is more characteristic of MS. Neuromyelitis optica typically causes both transverse myelitis and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that results in visual loss), but not necessarily at the same time. All patients with transverse myelitis should be evaluated for MS or NMO because patients with these diagnoses may require different treatments, especially therapies to prevent future attacks.
What are the symptoms of transverse myelitis?
Transverse myelitis may be either acute (developing over hours to several days) or subacute (usually developing over 1 to 4 weeks). Initial symptoms usually include localized lower back pain, sudden paresthesias (abnormal sensations such as burning, tickling, pricking, or tingling) in the legs, sensory loss, and paraparesis (partial paralysis of the legs). Paraparesis may progress to paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower part of the trunk). Urinary bladder and bowel dysfunction is common. Many patients also report experiencing muscle spasms, a general feeling of discomfort, headache, fever, and loss of appetite. Depending on which segment of the spinal cord is involved, some patients may experience respiratory problems as well.
From this wide array of symptoms, four classic features of transverse myelitis emerge: (1) weakness of the legs and arms, (2) pain, (3) sensory alteration, and (4) bowel and bladder dysfunction. Most patients will experience weakness of varying degrees in their legs; some also experience it in their arms. Initially, people with transverse myelitis may notice that they are stumbling or dragging one foot or that their legs seem heavier than normal. Coordination of hand and arm movements, as well as arm and hand strength may also be compromised. Progression of the disease leads to full paralysis of the legs, requiring the patient to use a wheelchair.
Pain is the primary presenting symptom of transverse myelitis in approximately one-third to one-half of all patients. The pain may be localized in the lower back or may consist of sharp, shooting sensations that radiate down the legs or arms or around the torso.
Patients who experience sensory disturbances often use terms such as numbness, tingling, coldness, or burning to describe their symptoms. Up to 80 percent of those with transverse myelitis report areas of heightened sensitivity to touch, such that clothing or a light touch with a finger causes significant discomfort or pain (a condition called allodynia). Many also experience heightened sensitivity to changes in temperature or to extreme heat or cold.
Bladder and bowel problems may involve increased frequency of the urge to urinate or have bowel movements, incontinence, difficulty voiding, the sensation of incomplete evacuation, and constipation. Over the course of the disease, the majority of people with transverse myelitis will experience one or several of these symptoms.
How is transverse myelitis diagnosed?
Physicians diagnose transverse myelitis by taking a medical history and performing a thorough neurological examination. Because it is often difficult to distinguish between a patient with an idiopathic form of transverse myelitis and one who has an underlying condition, physicians must first eliminate potentially treatable causes of the condition. when a spinal cord problem is suspected, physicians seek first to rule out structural lesions (damaged or abnormally functioning areas) that could cause spinal cord compression or otherwise affects its function. Such potential lesions include tumors, herniated or slipped discs, stenosis (narrowing of the canal that holds the spinal cord), abscesses, and abnormal collections of blood vessels. To rule out such lesions and check for inflammation of the spinal cord, patients often undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a procedure that provides a picture of the brain and spinal cord. The spinal cord MRI will almost always confirm the presence of a lesion within the spinal cord, whereas the brain MRI may provide clues to other underlying causes, especially MS. If an MRI is not possible (for example, if the patient has a pacemaker), physicians may consider other diagnostic tests such as computed tomography (CT) of the spine with or without myelography, which involves injecting a dye into the sac that surrounds the spinal cord. The patient is then tilted up and down to let the dye flow around and outline the spinal cord while X-rays are taken.
Blood tests may be performed to rule out various disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV infection, vitamin B12 deficiency, and many others A blood test for NMO, called NMO-IgG, is also necessary. In some patients with transverse myelitis, the cerebrospinal fluid that bathes the spinal cord and brain contains more protein than usual and an increased number of leukocytes (white blood cells). A spinal tap may be performed to obtain fluid to study these factors, exclude infections, and to look for markers of diseases such as MS.
If none of these tests suggests a specific cause, the patient is presumed to have idiopathic transverse myelitis.
How is transverse myelitis treated?
As with many disorders of the spinal cord, no effective cure currently exists for people with transverse myelitis. Treatments are designed to reduce spinal cord inflammation and manage and alleviate symptoms.. Physicians often prescribe anti-inflammatory corticosteroid therapy soon after the diagnosis is made in order to decrease inflammation and hopefully improve the chances and speed of neurological recovery. Although no clinical trials have investigated whether corticosteroids alter the course of transverse myelitis, these drugs often are prescribed to reduce immune system activity because of the suspected autoimmune mechanisms involved in the disorder. Corticosteroid medications that might be prescribed may include intravenous methylprednisone or dexamethasone (usually for about 5 days; in some cases, oral prednisone is used for a period of time afterwards). In severe cases that do not appear to respond to corticosteroid treatment, other therapies such as plasma exchange or drug therapies may be used to try to salvage neurological function. General painkillers may be prescribed for any pain the patient may have. And bed rest is often recommended during the initial days and weeks after onset of the disorder.
Following initial therapy, the most critical part of the treatment for this disorder consists of keeping the patient's body functioning while hoping for either complete or partial spontaneous recovery of the nervous system. This may require placing the patient on a respirator in the uncommon scenario where breathing is significantly affected. Patients are most often treated in a hospital or in a rehabilitation facility where a specialized medical team can prevent or treat problems that afflict paralyzed patients. Often, even before recovery begins, caregivers may be instructed to move patients' limbs manually to help keep the muscles flexible and strong, and to reduce the likelihood of pressure sores developing in immobilized areas. Later, if patients begin to recover limb control, physical therapy begins to help improve muscle strength, coordination, and range of motion.
What therapies are available to help patients left with permanent physical disabilities?
Many forms of long-term rehabilitative therapy are available for people who have permanent disabilities resulting from transverse myelitis. Medical social workers, often affiliated with local hospitals or outpatient clinics, are the best sources for information about treatment programs and other resources that exist in a community. Rehabilitative therapy teaches people strategies for carrying out activities in new ways in order to overcome, circumvent, or compensate for permanent disabilities. Rehabilitation as yet cannot reverse the physical damage resulting from transverse myelitis or other forms of spinal cord injury. But it can help people, even those with severe paralysis, become as functionally independent as possible and thereby attain the best possible quality of life.
Commonly experienced permanent neurological deficits resulting from transverse myelitis include severe weakness, spasticity (painful muscle stiffness or contractions), or paralysis; incontinence; and chronic pain. Such deficits can substantially interfere with a person's ability to carry out everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, and performing household tasks.
People living with permanent disability may feel a range of emotions, from fear and sadness to frustration and anger. Such feelings are natural responses, but they can sometimes jeopardize health and potential for functional recovery. Those with permanent disabilities frequently experience clinical depression. Fortunately, depression is treatable, due to the development of a wide range of medications that can be used with psychotherapeutic treatment.
Today, most rehabilitation programs attempt to address the emotional dimensions along with the physical problems resulting from permanent disability. Patients typically consult with a range of rehabilitation specialists, who may include physiatrists (physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation), physical therapists, occupational therapists, vocational therapists, and mental health care professionals.
Physical Therapy:
Physiatrists and physical therapists treat disabilities that result from motor and sensory impairments. Their aim is to help patients increase their strength and endurance, improve coordination, reduce spasticity and muscle wasting in paralyzed limbs, and regain greater control over bladder and bowel function through various exercises. Physiatrists and physical therapists teach paralyzed patients techniques for using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, canes, or braces as effectively as possible. Paralyzed patients also learn ways to avoid developing painful pressure sores on immobilized parts of the body, which may lead to increased pain or systemic infection. In addition, physiatrists and physical therapists are involved in pain management. A wide variety of drugs now exist that can alleviate the pain that results from spinal cord injuries such as those caused by transverse myelitis. These include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen; antidepressant drugs such as amitryptyline (tricyclic) and sertraline (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor); muscle relaxants such as baclofen or tizanidine, and anticonvulsant drugs such as gabapentin, pregabalin, and carbamazepine.
Occupational Therapy:
Occupational therapists help individuals learn new ways to maintain or rebuild their independence by participating in meaningful, self-directed, goal-oriented, everyday tasks (occupations) such as bathing and dressing. They teach people how to function at the lightest level possible, by developing compensatory strategies, suggesting changes in their homes to improve safety (such as installing grab bars in bathrooms), changing obstacles in their environment that interfere with normal activity, and instructing on how to use assistive devices.
Vocational Therapy:
In addition to acquainting people with their rights as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and helping people develop and promote work skills, vocational therapists identify potential employers, assist in job searches, and act as mediators between employees and employers to secure reasonable workplace accommodations.
What is the prognosis?
Recovery from transverse myelitis usually begins within 2 to 12 weeks of the onset of symptoms and may continue for up to 2 years (and in some cases longer). However, if there is no improvement within the first 3 to 6 months, complete recovery is unlikely (although incomplete recovery can still occur, which underlines the significant need for aggressive physical therapy and rehabilitation). Historic data, not controlling for more aggressive therapy, shows about one-third of people affected with transverse myelitis experience good or full recovery from their symptoms; they regain the ability to walk normally and experience minimal urinary or bowel effects and paresthesias. Another one-third experience only fair recovery and are left with significant deficits such as spastic gait, sensory dysfunction, and prominent urinary urgency or incontinence. The remaining one-third experience no recovery at all, remaining wheelchair-bound or bedridden with marked dependence on others for basic functions of daily living. Unfortunately, making predictions about individual cases is difficult. Aggressive acute treatment and physical therapy have been shown to improve outcomes. However, research has shown that a rapid onset of symptoms generally results in poorer recovery outcomes.
The majority of people with this disorder experience only one episode although in rare cases recurrent or relapsing transverse myelitis does occur. Some patients recover completely, then experience a relapse. Others begin to recover, then suffer worsening of symptoms before recovery continues. In all cases of transverse myelitis, physicians will evaluate possible underlying causes such as MS. NMO, or systemic lupus erythematosus since most people with these underlying conditions can experience a relapse and should be treated with preventative therapies. The purpose of such therapies is to reduce the chance of future relapses.
What research is being done?
Within the Federal Government, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has primary responsibility for conducting and supporting research on spinal cord disorders and demyelinating diseases such as transverse myelitis. The NINDS conducts research in its laboratories at the NIH and also supports studies through grants to major medical institutions across the country.
NINDS researchers seek to clarify the role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of demyelination in autoimmune diseases or disorders. Other work focuses on strategies to repair demyelinated spinal cords including approaches using cell transplantation. The knowledge gained from such research should lead to a greater knowledge of the mechanisms responsible for demyelination in transverse myelitis and may ultimately provide a means to prevent and treat this disorder.
The NINDS also funds researchers who are using animal models of spinal cord injury to study strategies for replacement or regeneration of spinal cord nerve cells. The ultimate goals of these studies are to encourage the same regeneration in humans and to restore function to paralyzed patients. Scientists are also developing neural prostheses to help patients with spinal cord damage compensate for lost function. These sophisticated electrical and mechanical devices connect with the nervous system to supplement or replace lost motor and sensory function. Neural prostheses for spinal cord injured patients are being tested in humans.
Where can I get more information?
For more information on neurological disorders or research programs funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, contact the Institute's Brain Resources and Information Network (BRAIN) at:
P.O. Box 5801
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(800) 352-9424
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Prosecutors told jurors in the courtroom, they will see the dash cam video of Deputy Gary Daugherty being hit by the car while trying to put down spike strips during a high-speed chase.
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Last Friday afternoon, the Internal Revenue Service claimed that Lois Lerner, a former executive tasked with overseeing tax-exemption applications, lost thousands of emails after her computer crashed. Many of those emails, the tax collection agency claimed, could not be recovered.
This convenient excuse for failing to comply with a request from House investigators is not sitting well with some in the journalistic community.
"Do you believe in the Easter Bunny?" CNN's John King asked his panel of political reporters on Monday. "Do you believe in Santa Claus? Do you believe that Lois Lerner's emails suddenly went 'poof?'"
King added that he agreed with Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) who said that it was "unacceptable" that this information was just coming to light now, over a year after the investigation into allegations that the IRS targeted conservative political groups with undue scrutiny began.
"Waiting a year to tell the Congress makes me suspicious," King said.
"It's hard to believe in this era, where you have servers, and backup servers, and all kinds of technology that can recover all kinds of emails, that these emails simply don't exist," Associated Press reporter Julie Pace agreed. "If that is true, and they don't exist, why wasn't that one of the first things that was told to Congress?"
"I'm not sure what's with this administration and computer problems, but it seems to be happening time and again," Politico's Manu Raju concurred.
It seems that even those predisposed to extend federal officials the benefit of the doubt are not accepting the claim that Lerner's emails simply disappeared into thin air at face value.
In a sardonic segment on MSNBC's Morning Joe on Monday, hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough ruthlessly mocked the notion that a hardware crash could eliminate files stored on remote servers.
"Mika, even you have to admit this is pretty ridiculous," Scarborough probed.
"Pretty ridiculous," Brzezinski replied. "Those emails exist."
Perhaps made uncomfortable by the implications surrounding this admission, Brzezinski quickly changed topics. It would, however, be shameful if the American political press did the same. The concession from these prominent political reporters and commentators serves as a mandate to pursue the story surrounding the IRS scandal with renewed vigor.
And those who are scratching the surface of this story are unsettled by what they are finding. In March, as Townhall's Guy Benson noted on Monday, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen testified before Congress that all the relevant email communications are "stored somewhere" on severs.
This development in a controversy which President Barack Obama called a "phony scandal" at an agency were he insisted there was "not even a smidgeon of corruption" provides reporters with the clearest indication yet that the president was either not being truthful or had been misled.
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is closely modelled on the eighteenth-century novels that Charles Dickens loved as a child, such as Robinson Crusoe, in which the fortunes of a hero shape the plot. The likeable young Nicholas, left penniless on the death of his father, sets off in search of better prospects. His meandering route to happiness includes work as a teacher at Dotheboys Hall, where the brutal Wackford Squeers ill-treats his impoverished pupils, and a spell as an actor with the absurdly melodramatic Crummles troupe.
Nicholas's many adventures give Dickens the freedom to follow the eccentricities of a vivid gallery of characters, exploring themes of class, love, and self-awareness with exuberant comedy and biting satire.
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Circumstances force Nicholas to enter the nightmarish world of Dotheboys Hall, a school run by the malevolent Wackford Squeers. When he leaves to seek his rightful inheritance, he travels southwards, encountering a troupe of theatrical artistes. The self-confidence he acquires is to stand him in good stead.
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You have selected a fine, accurate pistol. Any ammo is fine for practice - my CZ-75B has never failed to cycle anything. I use mostly hand loads, but have used Winchester white box from Walmart, Federal, S&B, Remington UMC - all in FMJ, usually 115 grain, because that's usually all you can find. It would be best to match the bullet weight of your practice ammo with that of your self defense ammo, but it's often hard to do.
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UPDATE: Third Annual Prince Invitational Golf Tournament - 2013
Second Annual Prince Invitational Golf Tournament which will be played July 28 and 29 at the Prince Course at the Princeville Golf Club.
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Sebring International Raceway held its annual winter test on February 8-9, to allow teams to shake down their new cars before the start of the 2012 season. A total of 25 cars from the prototype and GT classes took to the track for the test. Four Corvettes were part of the mix-two from Corvette Racing and two from Larbre Competition in France.
Corvette Racing shook down the revised 2012-spec C6.R, which features a two-inch-wider track as compared with last year's car. Larbre, meanwhile, has purchased a second Pratt & Miller chassis and will campaign both cars in the World Endurance Championship this season, including Le Mans. One of the cars made contact with the Turn 12 wall at Sebring and will have to be returned to Pratt & Miller for repairs.
Ferrari brought several revised Italia 458s to Sebring, and former Corvette Racing driver Olivier Beretta drove one of them to the quickest GT time of the session. Porsche brought its revised GT3 RSR, sporting new bodywork, and it set the second fastest GT time. The Sebring test provided a snapshot of what the Corvette teams will need to improve on before the start of the 12-hour race. We're confident the booming C6.Rs will be very competitive at this year's event.


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- Quicklook Enameled Colander $34.95
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- Quicklook Williams Sonoma Open Kitchen Large Strainer $18
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Thanks to their handled, footed construction, colanders are great for passive prep activities such as draining moisture from vegetables or holding ingredients, such as apples, after they've been washed and before you slice and dice them at your cutting board. While you may use your colander most frequently for pasta draining, choosing a generously sized option with a sturdy base can open up a variety of new food prep organization opportunities for you. Using a colander as part of your mise en place can be an effective way of using available tools in your kitchen to keep ingredients at their best before they hit the fire.
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Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad with Peach Dressing
Salmon is a fatty fish, but it's the good fat your body needs. The Peach Dressing tastes rich because the pureed peaches add a lot of body. You don't have to make a salad, either―skip the Peach Dressing and don't break the salmon into pieces for a delicious entrée.


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Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?
See 2012 NEC 430.10 (A) General. "Enclosures for motor controllers and disconnecting means shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off of the other apparatus unless designs are employed that provide adequate space for this purpose." It appears that one motor controller is fed through the other.
Number 1 you cannot assume that there is not disconnect. There is probably a disconnect mounted within code specs on the wall that the picture is not showing. Number 2, the motors are probably 30 amp 3 phase units so 3 #10 conductors would have not problem fitting in the starter enclosure to nipple between the two. But nice code reference. You could make the argument that the electrical equipment must be rated for wet areas, note the hole in the wall that sure looks like moisture has been coming thru there and if you go in a room and there is a mop, you should think about how much water is hanging around. Do not assume things that you cannot see.
I agree with the others but also viewed that this is a wet area and no proper hub was used on the feeder on top of the starter and a set screw connector in lieu of a compression connector was used. In fact, there does not even seem to be a hub used in the feeder ckt. on the top of the starter.


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Our Email Service Provider (or ESP) updated their software the same day we sent our campaign. A glitch with their update caused many of you to receive 5 copies of our newsletter.
Which is 4 copies too many. Sorry, our bad.
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Sharing my love of all things shabby, thrifty, crafty and cheap! Formerly known as One Cheap B*tch.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Vintage Metal Shaker Makeover
I printed off the image and used some Distressed Ink to make it look really old. Since I wasn't in a mod podge mood, I placed it on the front using Dots - they turn anything into a sticker. I added some twine on the top and bottom. Still not done. Wanted to give it an even older look so I took some scotch tape and started just randomly placing it on the paper and ripping it off. You can see some of the rips if you look closely.
Add some dried flowers and done!
Linking to Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday and My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia: Tuesdays Treasures.
10 comments:
- **Anne** said...
You sure move fast. :) I love it!
Anne xx
- May 24, 2011 at 6:03 AM
- Victoria said...
Your new blog looks fabulous! I love your background:) I just changed mine last night and now have 2 black stripes down the side...not sure how to get rid of them. I added myself as a follower!
- May 24, 2011 at 6:36 AM
- Sheer Serendipity said...
Hi, I just became your newest follower…Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining, I am also from NY and it is nice to meet you! I love the vintage label and your good will finds.
- May 24, 2011 at 7:00 AM
- High Street Cottage said...
I really love what you did to this cheese shaker. Who would have thought of that? Well you of course;) But it's a clever idea, and looks wonderful. I love that pinkish candle holder in the background too, so pretty all together in this lovely vignette.
- May 24, 2011 at 7:02 AM
- Korrie@RedHenHome said...
Oh, this is so CUTE! I just love it.
- May 24, 2011 at 7:24 AM
- Honey at 2805 said...
Your blog is beautiful! And you have so many creative ideas. I've spent the last few minutes perusing, and plan to do some further reading, and to check out your Etsy Shop. I am so happy you have become a friend and follower and I have now now found you! I have happily just become your latest friend and follower!
- May 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...
The label looks so natural on there! Great job!
- May 24, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig said...
That little shaker looks darling!
You sure do have a neat Goodwill! :-)
- May 24, 2011 at 1:32 PM
- It's Just Me said...
Oh Jeanine that is one cute shaker ... LOVE it !!!
Cheers ~
- May 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- A Cottage Muse said...
Another beautiful creation!
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Bill Clinton opened 2012-2013 series on October 3
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
The series features a line up of activists, authors and world leaders, opening with President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, on October 3.
Following President Clinton, the series will feature best-selling author Jeannette Walls; journalist Lisa Ling; 21st-century warfare expert P.W. Singer; co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Erskine Bowles; former president of Mexico Vicente Fox and Andes Mountain crash survivor Nando Parrado.
"We look forward to Lesley University's engagement with these seven speakers and the Greater Boston community on a diverse range of contemporary issues," said Lesley University President Joseph Moore. "The public response to this speaker series demonstrates a genuine interest in lifelong learning and an appreciation for the historical role of public forums within a participatory democracy. Presenting this series is another manifestation of Lesley's mission of education and service."
Speaking on October 3, President Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States during a time of unprecedented prosperity and change. Now, he serves as a powerful voice for progress as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world. President Clinton addresses the challenge of globalization, emphasizing our growing interdependence, and points the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. Read coverage of President Clinton's lecture here.
Other speakers include:
Jeannette Walls, October 24 - Author Jeannette Walls is best known for her memoir, "The Glass Castle," in which she portrays her difficult childhood with a dysfunctional, nomadic family and her drive to overcome adversity. The novel remained a New York Times Best-Seller for three years and sold more than 2.5 million copies. A graduate of Barnard College, Walls began a career in journalism more than 20 years ago and has written for New York Magazine and USA Today. Read coverage of Walls' lecture here.
Lisa Ling, November 28 - Former field correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Lisa Ling now has her own series on The Oprah Winfrey Network, "Our America with Lisa Ling." She has also served as a contributor to "National Geographic Explorer" and ABC News' "Nightline." Ling will discuss her passionate and in-depth coverage of international stories, many of which are overlooked by the mainstream media. Ling spent several years as a co-host of "The View" earlier in her career. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Read coverage of Ling's lecture here.
January 16, 2013 - P.W. Singer has been named by CNN as a member of the "Next Generation of Newsmakers" and is one of the Smithsonian Institution's 100 "leading innovators in the nation." He is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Singer is considered one of the world's leading experts on changes in 21st century warfare and has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Bureau of Investigation. His books, "Corporate Warriors," "Children at War" and "Wired for War" have won numerous awards. Read a Professor's Prologue by Dr. Bryan Brophy-Baermann here. Read coverage of Singer's lecture here.
February 20, 2013 - Former White House Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton, Erskine Bowles also served as co-chair of the bi-partisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. In addition, Bowles is a former president of the University of North Carolina system and was appointed Deputy Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery for the United Nations following the devastating 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. Read a Professor's Prologue by Dr. Michael Illuzzi here. Read coverage of Bowles' lecture here.
March 20, 2013 - Vicente Fox, who served as president of Mexico from 2000 through 2006, was the first president to be elected in that country from an opposing party since 1910. He also served as governor of his home state Guanajuato in the mid-1990s. Fox began his career as a delivery truck driver before rising to become Coca-Cola Mexico's president at one time. Sponsored by North Hill. Read a Professor's Prologue by Dr. Sylvia Cowan here. Read coverage of Fox's lecture here.
April 24, 2013 - In 1972, Nando Parrado miraculously survived a plane crash at 18,000 feet in the Andes Mountains on his way to an international rugby tournament. Parrado and 16 other members of his team survived in the Andes for 72 days and were rescued after a heroic, 10-day marathon trek led by Parrado. His story was told in his book and the ensuing 1993 motion picture "Alive," in which Parrado was portrayed by Ethan Hawke. Read a Professor's Prologue by Dr. Jeffrey Perrin here. Read coverage of Parrado's lecture here.
All of the presentations will begin at 8 p.m. at Boston Symphony Hall. Tickets are sold by series subscription only; prices range from $255 to $455 per person, and are currently sold out. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the ticket office for information on subscriptions for future series. For more information, visit www.bostonspeakersseries.com.
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Right now we're enjoying: Band-Aid for a Broken Leg: Being a Doctor With No Borders (and Other Ways to Stay Single), by Damien Brown.
The premise, in 25 words or less: The true story of an inexperienced 29 year old Australian doctor confronting the challenges of his first postings with Médecins Sans Frontières in Africa.
You'll like it if you liked: Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures by Kenneth Cain, Heidi Postlewait and Andrew Thomson. Brown's tale has more of a micro-focus, telling of his personal experiences as part of a small medical team in Angola and South Sudan, and the local people and health workers he meets. (N.B. - there is a notable absence of emergency sex.)
Author's credentials: Brown was encouraged to write the book (his first) by readers of a blog he kept while volunteering for MSF in Africa.
The guts of the book: When the young Doctor Damien Brown arrives in Angola he thinks he's ready for the challenges ahead. He has a post-graduate diploma in tropical medicine and has spent several months as a volunteer caring for Burmese refugees in a clinic in Thailand. But his first MSF posting takes him to an isolated mud-hut town in a former war zone surrounded by landmines, without mains electricity, water or sanitation. As the only doctor in a small medical team he is soon tested by medical conditions he has never seen, malnourished children, a leopard attack, a landmine explosion, lack of basic equipment, his own lack of Portuguese and surgical experience, and local medical staff long-since jaded by six-monthly handovers to young foreigners with new and different ideas. Later, his work with MSF takes him to Mozambique and then South Sudan, a posting that will push him to his limits and propel him back to central Australia, where he finds himself working in difficult circumstances once again.
Why you should read it: It's a humble, sometimes funny, sometimes disturbing account of one man's experiences of the realities of aid work. Brown writes honestly about his own shortcomings and the deep respect he develops for local medical workers, who improvise solutions in the most trying of circumstances. It's a story about learning to focus on the good you can do for the person in front of you, rather than the overwhelming scale of the wider problem.
But nothing's perfect right? While Brown does question the role of humanitarian aid, the book lacks the hard-hitting impact of Emergency Sex. Nonetheless, Band-Aid for a Broken Leg is a touching memoir of the rewards and the toll of humanitarian work, the power of relationships and the many sides of humanity.
Trivia: You'll have to read right to the end to find out about the other ways of staying single.
Details: Published by Allen & Unwin, RRP $36.99


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1905: Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres-Quevedo uses a radio remote controller to operate a boat more than a mile away in the Bilbao estuary. The crowd is amazed. Guglielmo Marconi's famous wireless demonstration at London's Toynbee Hall in 1896 used a fixed telegraph-key transmitter to ring a bell attached to a receiver that a colleague carried […]
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