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Commanding General of the Georgia Army National Guard
July 1, 2011
On 9 July 2009, Spc. Joey Roberts of the 935th Aviation, Intermediate Maintenance Detachment, was laid to rest. Specialist Roberts took his own life. Every loss is tragic, but a suicide is especially tragic. While nothing we can do will bring this Soldier back, we owe it to him and his family to learn from this tragedy.
Specialist Roberts was a white male, 23 years old, who had never deployed. This describes a significant number of suicide cases across the Army National Guard. There are indications he had made previous suicide threats; but the unit did not know about this (and really had no way of knowing that).
I mention this to stimulate organizational learning. The best programs and resources cannot address information that is not provided to our units. Looking at this situation based on what I know today, I do not see "missed signals" or apathy. Looking forward, I believe we need to take the following steps:
- Communicate and educate. Talk to your Soldiers and FRGs about this case and our Resiliency Programs. Families and friends of our Soldiers see them far more often than their first line leaders.
- Encourage Soldiers to ask for help when/if it is needed without fear of being labeled. They need to know that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- Redouble your efforts to encourage engaged "battle buddies." Our Warrior Ethos reminds us that we must never leave a fallen comrade.


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In other words, there is no disagreement on the issue among any sovereign state's political and economic elites. This consensus has realistically been an opportunity to pursue an effective roadmap to CFD and defend hereby the actualization of international common interests. There are some challenges for some countries in common oil and gas fields' development.In this context, if the question is why sufficient and acceptable results to maintain international interests in some certain common oil and gas fields have not been fully realized yet, in comparison with other satisfactory benchmarks in some regions, then the following analysis may briefly contribute to the explanation of different aspects of the issue and proposing some remedies to treat the CFD underdevelopment syndrome for the actualization of their on-time and effective collaborations.Joint development of oil and gas resources among oil and gas-rich countries is of great importance in the era of ever increasing need for co-sufficiency and collaboration. There are pessimistic, as well as, optimistic approaches to oil and gas CFD. I do believe in 'Realistic Optimism' as a sound approach to analyze current and future trends in oil and gas CFD and hereby briefly explain different aspects of CFD.Role of visionary leadership & energy diplomacyThe politics of cooperation governing CFD is a critical dimension of the issue. Political attitudes of the players may accelerate or hinder the pace of co-operations. A win-win attitude brings about peaceful adjustment of conflicts and can strategically lead to common interest's fulfillment. Other win-lose or lose-lose approaches have been repeatedly adopted by some players in certain circumstances, which past experiences have frequently shown that the defeated parties pursue routes to remunerate the undesired results.Hence, the adoption of win-win approach can strategically benefit all in the long-run. I do believe that emphasizing on the principles of 'Continuous Dialogue', 'Good Intent', 'Sincerity', 'Purposefulness' and 'Mutuality' is a must for the involved stakeholders. It will, with more likelihood, lead to peaceful adjustment of probable disputes or conflicts. This necessitates on its own turn, the observance of international legal frameworks and traditions.Negotiations can act as serious means to resolve likely disagreements in a peaceful and friendly manner. The observance of these principles brightens the horizon of common interest's actualization. The security issue is another aspect of the matter. Engaging collaboratively to safeguard common resources can reduce the probability of conflict and can act as an effective mechanism to conflict resolution and hence, contributing to a more secure atmosphere.The challenge of 'Unified Leadership' has to be handled through adopting collective mechanisms such as establishing a 'CFD Leadership Committee'. This helps to bring about change in the shortest period of time. This committee has to work closely with 'CFD Operational Committee' which follows the effective and timely operationalization of the policies adopted by the leadership committee.There are various approaches to CFD which I call here as 'Balanced-Developmental Approach' (BDA), which emphasizes the development of all phases of a certain oil or gas field, and 'Imbalanced-Developmental Approach' (IDA), which concentrates on certain prioritized phases of a certain oil or gas field. Each approach has normally its opportunities and deficiencies, if is seen in a real strategic and operational and technical context. There are many reasons regarding when and how to apply IDA or BDA, but the role of governors' 'economic, political, developmental and technical attitudes', besides 'situational contingencies' are important factors to consider among the others, which the leadership committee can decide upon.Accountable and flexible managementThere are some managerial obstacles which may hinder and slow down the pace of CFD. There are some managerial considerations to facilitate the effective CFD. Cooperations lead to the efficient utilization of common oil and gas resources and herby to strategically manage common fields in the long-run. Establishing consortiums for more productivity is a mechanism in this regard. The establishment of 'Joint-Ventures' or 'Common Commissions' for deepening interim co-operations is a widely used recipe to speed up the timely joint-implementation of common projects in a certain common field. Such mechanisms help either to share resources, or diffuse managerial and technical expertise and experiences by the involved parties. As a matter of fact, Outsourcing oil and gas projects to 'Real Private Sector' or 'Real Semi-Private Sector' of the involved governments can synergize the overall shared capabilities.Responsive, cohesive, ethical and accountable management for CFD is a strategic requirement to respond to the developmental needs of the industry and to foster 'Meaningful Change'. Accountability of management towards the achievement of CFD goals in a definite period of time seems to be one of the most vulnerable managerial issues. The appointed bodies by the leadership committee are responsible to accomplish the determined goals. This managerial mechanism promotes the accountability of delegated bodies for their performance. The leadership committee shall be informed on the progress to help lead the overall process. Issues such as 'Early-Production' can be considered as strategic issues by both committees to respond to market demand, if it has reached to disequilibrium. These mechanisms, if implemented effectively, will treat what I call 'The Projects Completion Syndrome' (PCS). Flexible management is a prerequisite to foster requisite leniency in all phases of the development process.Proactive investment & finance: Key to financial successThe third issue is the effective and timely 'Financing' CFD projects. Close coordination with national parliaments, domestic and international financers are suggestible mechanisms for the harmonization of all CFD efforts. Joint-financing CFD can be achieved through establishing a 'Joint-Financing Committee' (JFC) to foster necessary changes.Technology, methods and equipmentTechnological issues are enough important to cite for promoting CFD efforts. New financial, operational and managerial methods have to be exercised by the involved stakeholders to speed up the effective utilization of common oil and gas fields. Supporting strategists, technologists and manufacturers have to be put on the technology development agenda; procurement from international markets must simultaneously be on the fore of the efforts. The adoption of new technologies for operational efforts such as 'Directional Drilling' or 'Radial Drilling' is of strategic importance for CFD.New legal frameworks, contracts as catalyzersEstablishing and application of a diversified set of 'Contracts' is another challenge for the involved partners. To initiate new legal frameworks, CFD must be streamlined by a closed harmonization with respective national governments or parliaments and a composition of independent expert groups and institutions.New frameworks must either actualize the interests of the involved actors who engage in CFD efforts. What I call as a win-win 'Financial Gains Portfolio' (FGP) for the engaged parties can be assumed as the core point of CFD agenda. There will be a real need to review and reorganize present legal frameworks to promote the unity of efforts and interests in CFD. New elaborated contractual and legal frameworks pose serious implications on motivating giant financers and investors.National interests as well as other stakeholders' interests must be observed, in a broader context, through developing a 'Comprehensive Interests Basin' (CIB) to convince all involved parties to be able to gain what they are pursuing in their interim co-operations. Establishing an expert committee to address potential neglects on contractual issues is important to prevent misunderstandings, resolving disputes or probable corruptive behaviors, which in many cases, seem to be inherent in some oil and gas deals.Strategic human resources management: The heart of petroleum sector managementStrategic human resources management (SHRD) is a strong commitment for effective CFD efforts by the engaged partners. Adopting an effective and meaningful 'Human Resources Management' (HRM) system based on scientific measures such as 'Performance-based Management' (PBM), or 'Competency-based Management' (CBM) can act as an early-productive mechanism to promote the morale of craftsmen in common oil and gas fields. Human factor is 'the most important element of joint-productivity'.Co-operative 'intergovernmental relationships' are important for developing common strategies for CFD to maximally increase Returns on Investments (ROIs). For this to happen, the involved stakeholders may find ways and means to legally, politically, managerially and technically evaluate pitfalls and provide time-saving remedies to safeguard common interests through CFD in a broader internationally cooperative and strategic framework.Overcoming political and more importantly, technical barriers for effective CFD is a liability which can be realistically managed through mobilizing mutual capabilities and initiating visionary leadership, through energy management and diplomacy. The effective implementation of CFD schemes can be achieved through a comprehensive mobilization of common capabilities and engaging in energy diplomacy and multilateral dialogues among the involved stakeholders.Source: Irandaily.com**1394
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1. Dr. Patsy Ruchala Elected to AACN Board of Directors
Dr. Patsy Ruchala from the University of Nevada, Reno was selected for the Board Member at Large position following AACN's recent special election, which concluded August 23, 2013. The term of this position is through March 2015. More than 50% of AACN member dean representatives voted in this special election. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ruchala.
2. Fall Semiannual Meeting Set for October 26-29 in DC
AACN Fall Semiannual Meeting
will be held October 26-29, 2013 at the JW Marriott in Washington, DC. The theme,
Facilitating Competency: A Gateway to Excellence
, will emphasize the concept of competency and its utility and effectiveness in higher education. A special preconference day of concurrent sessions is offered for October 26, and the Organizational Leadership Network meets on October 25-26. The meeting's agenda is packed with stimulating and informative sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities.
Highlights will include: the presentation of the prestigious McGovern Award to Dr. John W. Rowe, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and former CEO and chairman of Aetna, Inc.; a session on competency and higher education from Clifford Adelman (senior advisor, Institute for Higher Education Policy); and presentations from Lieutenant General Patricia D. Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General, and Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Don't miss this opportunity to network with colleagues in discussion groups and interest sessions. Each member school dean/director is invited to bring one or more associate/assistant deans to the Fall Meeting as a way to familiarize these senior academic leaders with content and issues they will find useful as they assist their deans and improve education in their settings.
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3. AACN and the CDC Announce New Public Health Fellowship Opportunity
Last August, AACN commenced a new five-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help build capacity in the public health nursing workforce. This landmark agreement marked the first time that a national nursing organization was invited to partner with the CDC in a manner consistent with arrangements in place for associations representing physicians and public health professionals.
AACN and the CDC are offering a new nurse fellowship through this collaborative effort that focuses on
Managing Chronic Conditions in Schools
. For complete details on program eligibility, available funding, and application requirements, see
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4. New Johnson & Johnson - AACN Minority Faculty Scholars
AACN is pleased to announce that five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a national scholarship program funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future. Launched to address the faculty shortage and enhance diversity among nurse educators, this AACN-administered program provides generous financial support, mentoring, and leadership development to graduate students from minority backgrounds who aspire to teach in our nation's schools of nursing.
Joining the 53 scholars previously selected for this prestigious honor (and a similar program offered by AACN and The California Endowment) are the following students, all of whom are enrolled in PhD nursing programs:
(Pictured from left to right)
Deidre Bales-Poirot, University of Missouri-Columbia
Hershaw Davis, Jr., University of Virginia
Paule V. Joseph, University of Pennsylvania
Melody Norris Waller, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Yenupini Joyce Tonlaar, Michigan State University
"Nursing's academic leaders recognize a strong connection between a culturally diverse nursing workforce and the ability to provide quality patient care," said AACN President Jane Kirschling. "We are grateful to the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future for sharing our commitment to facilitating academic progression in nursing and removing barriers to doctoral-level education for nurses from diverse backgrounds."
More details and photos of this year's scholarship recipients are posted on the AACN Web site at
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5. Nursing Recipients of the Macy Institute, Gold Humanism Scholarship
Annually, in collaboration with the
Harvard Macy Institute
The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
awards scholarships (up to $5,000) to support Gold Humanism Scholars. These scholarships support health profession educators working to develop and enhance educational projects focused on achieving humanistic patient care that can be replicated across a variety of healthcare settings. The Harvard Macy Institute brings together healthcare professionals, educators, and leaders to discuss the critical challenges of the day and design innovative solutions that have a lasting impact on the way medicine is practiced and students are educated. This year, two of the award winners are from the nursing community:
Constance Ayers
, PhD, RN, Associate Professor
Director of Undergraduate Nursing, Texas Woman's University
Project Title:
The Development of Professional and Humanistic Values in an Integrated Simulation
Project Description:
Using a simulated nursing unit with students as patient actors, the project will emphasize the development of empathy and professional and humanistic values through faculty-developed scripted scenarios and problems that will require a patient centered approach to care.
Kristin Caulfield
, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor
George Washington University
Project Title:
Patients as Partners
Project Description:
The project will develop a novel curriculum that examines patient engagement and patient centered care as a practice philosophy for incoming Nurse Practitioner students. The curriculum will include various learning formats (discussion, interactive exercises, and reflective journaling) and explore enhanced communication skills and participatory decision making.
For more information about Gold Humanism Scholarship, and all of this year's winners, visit
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6. New Series of Faculty Webinars
AACN is pleased to announce upcoming Webinars exclusively for faculty teaching in AACN member schools. For additional details, and to register for these free Webinars, go to
Doctoral Advancement in Nursing:
Promising Practices
September 24, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
Early Introduction of Quality and Safety Content in Pre-Licensure Nursing
September 27, 2013
1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
How to Engage Nursing Students
in Building Strong Teams
October 8, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
Development and Implementation of Tobacco-free Policies on on Your Campus
October 10, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
A Practical Guide to
Achieving Scholarly Excellence
October 17, 2013
3:00-4:00 pm (ET)
Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses
October 21, 2013
1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
The Indiana University
Nursing Learning Partnership
October 30, 2013
3:00-4:00 pm (ET)
Strategies to Mentor Investigators
and Foster Research
November 5, 2013
1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
QSEN Webinar Series Part I:
Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together
November 6, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
Fostering Undergraduate Student Interest
in Advance Practice Nursing
November 7, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
Population Health in
Baccalaureate Nursing Education
November 12, 2013
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Promoting Interprofessional Education Collaborative Practice through
Web-based Technology
November 13, 2013
1:00-2:00 pm (ET)
Dollars and Sense of Nursing Admissions:
How to Leverage NursingCAS
November 18, 2013
2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
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7. Apply Today for AACN's 2014 Faculty Policy Intensive
AACN is now accepting applications for the second annual
Faculty Policy Intensive
to be held March 24-27, 2014 in Washington, DC. This fully-funded, four-day immersion program is designed for faculty of AACN member schools who are interested in actively pursuing a role in healthcare and nursing policy. The Faculty Policy Intensive offers participants the opportunity to enhance existing knowledge of policy and advocacy through sessions that will strengthen understanding of the legislative process and the dynamic relationships between federal departments and agencies, national nursing organizations, and the individual advocate. Up to eight faculty members will be accepted through the
process. If you have further questions, please contact AACN's Director of Government Affairs and Health Policy Dr. Suzanne Miyamoto at
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8. Call for Abstracts
Deadlines Approaching for Doctoral and Faculty Practice Conferences
Abstracts are invited for both the
AACN Doctoral Education Conference
and the
AACN Faculty Practice Pre-Conference
. Each abstract is to be submitted electronically on the AACN Web site, due no later than
October 18, 2013
. Authors will be notified of the status of their submission(s) no later than November 13, 2013. For information on submitting an abstract to the Doctoral Education Conference, please visit
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Please direct questions to Brianna Bruce at
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Call for Abstracts: CNL Summit
2014 Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Summit
will be held January 16-18, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, CA. AACN is now accepting abstracts that showcase CNL initiatives or innovations in education and/or practice. All abstracts must be emailed, faxed or mailed, postmarked no later than October 20, 2013. For further details, visit
For more information on the CNL Summit, contact Horacio Oliveira, CNL Project Coordinator,
, 202/463-6930, ext. 250.
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9. Upcoming AACN Conferences for 2013 and 2014
October 26-29, 2013
Fall Semiannual Meeting
JW Marriott
Washington, DC
October 26, 2013
Organizational Leadership Network
(OLN) Meeting
JW Marriott
Washington, DC
November 20-21, 2013
Executive Development Series
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
November 21, 2013
Instructional Leadership Network
(ILN) Meeting
Hilton New Orleans Riversi
New Orleans, LA
November 21-23, 2013
Baccalaureate Education Conference
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, LA
anuary 16-18, 2014
CNL Summit
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Anaheim, CA
January 29, 2014
Faculty Practice Pre-Conference
Waldorf Astoria Naples
Naples, FL
January 29-February 1, 2014
Doctoral Education Conference
Waldorf Astoria Naples
Naples, FL
January 30, 2014
Research Leadership Network (RLN) Meeting
Waldorf Astoria Naples
Naples, FL
February 6-8, 2014
Faculty Development Conference
Hilton Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Click here for additional
discounted conferences in 2014.
For more information, contact Nadja Beverage, AACN Conference Manager at
or at 202-463-6930, ext. 240.
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10. Outstanding Dissertation and Capstone Awards
This AACN awards program showcases outstanding dissertations and capstone projects completed by students in research- and practice-focused doctoral programs. Two awards will be presented at AACN's annual
Doctoral Education Conference
in Naples, Florida, held January 29–February 1, 2014:
Excellence in Advancing Nursing Science Award
for an outstanding dissertation from a student in a PhD in
nursing, DNS, or DNSc program. A dissertation is an original research project that focuses on advancing nursing science and developing new evidence with the potential to guide nursing practice.
Excellence in Advancing Nursing Practice Award
for an outstanding capstone project from a student in a
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. A capstone project demonstrates high-level mastery of an area of
advanced nursing practice and focuses on the translation of evidence into practice.
To read more about the criteria and nomination process,
click here
All nominations must be received by
October 12, 2013.
Please direct any questions related to this awards program to AACN's Director of Faculty Development, Dr. Mary Bondmass at
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11. Upcoming Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) Webinars
Is the DNP Right For Me?
Friday, September 20 at 1:00 pm (ET)
Changing demands in our nation's complex healthcare environment require today's nurses to be prepared with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes. To meet this need, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is offered to prepare nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice, in any of four advanced practice nursing roles.
Overview of the CNL Certification Program
Tuesday, October 1 at 2:00 pm (ET)
Are you a student or graduate of a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) education program? Find out how certification demonstrates competency of the CNL role and how to apply for CNL certification.
The above Webinars are offered free to all members of the GNSA. To register, visit:
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Read the Latest AACN
Policy Beat
This month's edition of
Policy Beat
highlights Marilyn Tavenner, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as the recipient of AACN's 2013 Policy Luminary Award. In addition, learn about the opportunities to advocate during AACN's upcoming Fall Semiannual Meeting. Also included in this edition are recent updates to the CMS DME requirements and proposed legislation to include APRNs as providers eligible to receive a temporary payment rate under Medicaid. Policy Beat also features opportunities for public comment, Webinars, and policy fellowship information. To
view the September issue of AACN
Policy Beat,
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13. CNC Announcements
AACN and CNC Now Accepting Applications for the CNL Vanguard Award
AACN and CNC are now accepting applications for the CNL Vanguard Award. The deadline to apply is October 11, 2013. This national award recognizes a certified CNL for innovative and outstanding professional performance and advocacy of the CNL role. In addition, the award promotes the contributions of the CNL in transforming healthcare. The 2014 recipient will be recognized at the
CNL Summit
, January 16-18, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, CA.
CNC Seeks Volunteers to Serve as Item Writers
CNC is recruiting volunteers to serve as item writers. To apply, please submit a brief letter explaining your interest in serving as an item writer and summarize your professional experience. The letter must be submitted with a current resume or curriculum vitae. Go to CNC's
Get Involved
page for more information, or contact Tracy Lofty, CNC's Executive Director, at
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14. What's New with ELNEC
In March 2013, The
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
awarded grant funding to the
City of Hope Medical Center
, in partnership with AACN, to prepare Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) faculty to integrate palliative care content into DNP program curricula. This new project titled,
Integrating Palliative Oncology Care into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Education and Clinical Practice
, will give nursing faculty the tools and resources needed to educate DNP graduates on how to provide compassionate and evidence-based palliative care to the 1.6 million Americans diagnosed with cancer this year, plus the 13.7 million Americans who are living with a history of cancer. Using the grant funding,
free registration, plus up to $350 in hotel lodging expenses
will be offered to nursing faculty interested in attending this two-day train-the-trainer course. Faculty will be chosen competitively based on their ability to disseminate the curriculum content to other faculty, students, and clinical partners. The first of four national train-the-trainer courses will be held February 27-28, 2014 in Glendale, CA. The second national course will be held June 26-27, 2014 in Washington, DC. Applications are due no later than
December 2, 2013
. For more information and/or to apply, go to
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15. Register Now for Enrollment Management & NursingCAS Tutorial Workshop
Join your colleagues at an upcoming event to learn more about how to leverage NursingCAS to effectively manage your admissions process. NursingCAS is the online, centralized application service for nursing schools that provides an online application for students and web-based admissions management software for schools called
. These
free events
are open to deans, admissions professionals, IT staff, faculty, nursing school recruiters, advisors, and other decision-makers involved in the admissions process. Sessions will feature content for prospective and participating schools.
October 15, 2013
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Register Now
October 27, 2013
7:30-8:30 am
JW Marriott Hotel (Coincides with AACN's Fall Semiannual Meeting)
Washington, DC
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November 13, 2013
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rush University (Coincides with AACRAO's Strategic Enrollment
Management Conference)
Chicago, IL
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November 21, 2013
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Coincides with AACN's Baccalaureate Education Conference)
New Orleans, LA
Register Now
There is no cost to schools to participate in NursingCAS (software, training, and support are free); applicants do pay a nominal fee. Participation is open to all accredited programs at the diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Schools can join at anytime and decide which programs to post on NursingCAS, and we will assist you with implementation. For more information on joining, visit
. In order to join NursingCAS, you must complete the participation form. To view or print a copy of the form prior to electronically submitting it,
click here
. For more information about this workshop or NursingCAS, contact Caroline Allen, at
or 202-463-6930 ext. 258 or visit www.aacn.nche.edu/nursingcas.
Want to learn more about the NursingCAS experience now? Check out the
NursingCAS YouTube page
and watch this
video case study
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16. Faculty Resources Regarding the Health Insurance Marketplace
The implementation of the healthcare insurance exchanges ("Marketplace") may prompt questions from students and patients regarding the enrollment process and details about coverage plans. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently re-launched its Website
to help educate the public and healthcare providers about options for enrolling in the insurance Marketplace. Individuals will be able to enroll October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. The Website offers information to answer questions including:
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
What is the Marketplace in my state?
What if I have job-based insurance?
How can I get coverage at lower costs?
What do small businesses need to know?
Below are supplemental education materials faculty may find useful:
Health Insurance Marketplace
For more information about the Health Insurance Marketplace, including official resources, research, news, and events, visit:
Marketplace Updates
For information on how to sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, including text message and email updates, visit:
Upcoming State-by-State Calls
HHS offers regional quarterly calls to provide updates on the Marketplace and listen to feedback. To learn where and when these calls will be held in your region, visit:
State by State Fact Sheets
Choose your state to learn more about initiatives currently in place through the Affordable Care Act:
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17. New Partnerships and Grant-Funded Initiatives
East Tennessee State University's College of Nursing
has received a three-year HRSA Advanced Nursing Education grant for $1,124,999. The program director is Sheila Smith, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Professor. The title of this grant is "Building APN Capacity for the Interprofessional Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions." This funding will provide opportunities for nursing graduate students, as well as graduate students from the university's other academic health sciences center programs (as well as social work and psychology) to participate as a team to manage underserved and uninsured individuals with multiple chronic conditions who come to the university's nurse-managed community health center clinics. For more information, visit
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18. Member News, Announcements, and Awards
Dr. Patricia Abbott
, associate professor at the
University of Michigan School of Nursing
, has been appointed to the World Health Organization's (WHO) eHealth Technical Advisory Group (TAG). TAGs are comprised of prominent, international experts to provide guidance and expertise to the WHO on dedicated topics. The eHealth TAG is a newly formed group focusing on information and communication technologies for health. For more information, visit
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19. Opportunities and Resources to Consider
Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research
will be holding its 2013 Gala Celebration of NINR and FNINR's 20th Anniversary on
Wednesday, October 16
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Evercoat Slick Sand, Featherfill, G2, Polyester Primer Surfacer
I have a can of the Slick Sand sitting in my freakin' lap. It says excellent adhesion to:
Notice sanded original finish or 2K primer surfacer, or lacquer primer surfacer is not listed!
What the heck is this crap?
I can't see this being an accidental oversight by Evercoat.
What say you, professional painters and body personnel? :welcome:
Does this mean the Slick Sand will not adhere to the other primer surfacers
[lacquer in my case] that is already covering the panel :confused: ?
I searched for info, but I didn't find an answer. The reason I am using lacquer is because I have a gallon of it, and I needed something to cover the exposed metal before I bought the Slick Sand:confused:
Go down to 'approved substrates' which include OEM finishes as well as refinish finishes.
Why are you using lacquer primer? Most will agree that it's old and outdated with 2k and epoxy primers that we have today.
Scrot you have worse problems to worry about with lacquer primer as your surfacer... You would be far better off using kirker, marhyde,montana, northstar,transtar etc Urethane primer surfacer... Those are dirt cheap and not the best by far, but they are tons better than anyones lacquer primer
Better listen to what these guys are saying, I was still using lacquer primer when I came here because I simply did not know any better. The only thing I can see using lacquer primer for now is if it is used for a guide coat but there are better products for that. Why would you use such an outdated inferior product under a modern paint system? And it is just that, a system that requires compatible components of which lacquer should play no part.
Nothing like a good Epoxy primer. I've used the Omni line of PPG with good results for what it costs. I also seen some pics of a fellow member evill which he sprayed Southern Polyurethane's black epoxy primer on his 911 Porsche project. Here is the link if it works.
Using the black I think would be a good idea because it looks like it would show imperfections better. I don't think the SPI is real expensive either.
Thanks, lbell101
Looks like I am S.O.L. I'll have to sand off the lacquer. :sweat:
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London Broncos are set to give a Super League debut to 20-year-old half-back Mike Bishay in the opening game of Magic Weekend against Catalan Dragons in Manchester on Saturday.
Bishay, who joined the Broncos' academy from West London Sharks, has been playing on dual-registration with Championship One club Hemel Stags but has been training with the first team.
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"I've watched the Magic Weekend quite a few times and I've always wanted to play there.
"I've been training for the last year and a half full-time but it's been worth the wait. I've just got to wait for my chance to come and hopefully take it with both hands."
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I am about ready to purchase my first semi auto. I already own two SW revolvers.
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Six-Pack Abs: Part 1
The Resolution Diary: One Man's Quest To Get A Six-Pack
I've never been one to make resolutions, and not because I think they're pointless or anything like that. Don't worry, no cringe-worthy, Family Circle-style "This year, I resolve to stop making resolutions!" jokes will be made here. No, the truth is that I don't make resolutions because the idea of having a goal that requires me to change my habits or behaviors is stupid and awful and I hate it. And that, right there, is why I think most people fail to achieve their resolutions.
It's either a goal that's impossible to measure ("I'm going to be nicer to people") or one that requires them to stop doing something deeply ingrained in their psyches ("I'm going to quit smoking"). I'm not saying that people don't do it, because they do; it's just that most don't. Making a resolution that requires you to stop doing something you already enjoy is a lot harder than one that requires you to start doing something new.
The other reason resolutions fail is that people are often ignorant (willfully or otherwise) of the true motivation behind their resolutions, which is almost always vanity. Saying you "want to be nicer to people" is the socially acceptable way of saying, "I realize I'm a dick and I want people to like me." Guys say they want to get in shape because it masks their true goal in a facade of health. They never admit, "I want to look hot because I believe that will make the ladies want to slob on my knob." Quitting smoking is perhaps the least vain (or at least most understandably selfish) resolution, and even then you only adopt it because enough people in your social circles have bitched about it that it's actually easier to break a crippling physical and psychological addiction than it is to endure one more person telling you how unhealthy it is.
Because I am in no way ashamed of my own vanity (and because my editress asked me to), I've made a resolution that I'll chronicle in these pages throughout the month of January. No, not quitting smoking. Get real. That would be hard and would provide no immediate enhancement to my physical appearance. I thought about the old "get in shape" standby, but that's hard to measure. Sure, I could get jacked by my standards, but Redskins QB Robert Griffin III can squat well over 600 pounds, making "fitness" a little too relative.


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Will The Harlem Shake Surpass Gangnam Style? [Video]
4,000 videos of the Internet's latest dance craze meme are being uploaded every day.
Have you heard of the Harlem Shake? It's a dance that originated in Harlem in the 80s. It is also a track by DJ Baauer released in 2012. It is also the latest dance craze to have gone viral, and not just a little viral — in one week, the video went from an unknown meme to having 12,000 spin-offs uploaded with over 44 million views on YouTube.
YouTube Trends has even created a graph to show how astonishingly quick this phenomenon has spread:
The Harlem Shake, in its modern 2013 iteration, is a strange combination of thrusting, gyrating and writhing. It seems to have originated with the first video below, but the characteristics of the meme (one masked person dancing alone, jump cut to several people Harlem-shaking all over the place) was developed later.
It has now spawned a phenomenon that involves not only men in their twenties, but office-workers, bananas and cats….even the staff of the Today show have caught on. Unlike Gangnam Style which was centered around an actual pop star, who was somewhat sincere in his dance moves, this is a dance by the people, for the people, all getting down and getting silly.
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As a representative of the Labour party staff, I had the task of negotiating with Jim Mortimer when he was general secretary. I thought that this would be difficult, given Jim's long experience in the trade union movement.
Nothing, however, could be further from the truth. Indeed Jim, with his old-fashioned courtesy, felt slightly awkward in his role as the employer. When there was clearly a need to restructure Labour party head office, he found it almost impossible to make anyone redundant.
When I once mentioned to him that I had once been a Labour party parliamentary candidate for the true blue seat of Petersfield, Jim told me that when he was a 17-year-old engineering apprentice in Portsmouth he would travel to Petersfield on a Saturday morning and preach socialism in the town square. Jim Mortimer embodied that rare combination of hardline socialism and soft humanitarianism.
Keith Flett writes: As a labour historian, I came across Jim Mortimer in academic seminars and conferences after he stepped down from his position. Whether one agreed or not with his specific take on this or that issue or event, it was obvious that here was someone with a deep interest in the labour movement, who was not planning retirement or preferment to the Lords, but instead to discuss and write about the history of the movement he had served. I'm not the greatest fan of general secretaries, but Mortimer was one who had the stature for the role.


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hard to find em
i got dem on ebay for 30 i just took dem to paint deir legit
nice! how do they fit? did you have to sand it down? great looking wagon btw!
dey fit perfect u just gotta get double sided tape.....if u want dem to match ur car take dem to a shop dey will sand dem down if they need to ...thanks any ideas on wat can i do to the exterior
iv been thinkin that it would be cool to see a wagon with finder flares like the sedans, that would make it look super aggressive and sick! thats just an idea, not sure if a sedans quarter panels would fit on a wagon but id like to see that done!
the panels do fit their more wider maybe later on but right now im just worried about engine mods and maintenance....do you have any pics of you wagon
just uploaded some older ones i took about 6 months ago not much has changed on the exterior, but what mods do have?
i just got short ram downpipe catback ....im trying to get a tmic and headers but idk which ones too get im not trying to spend dat much
yeah i went with a fmic instead of going with a bigger tmic because it takes up so much room and it kinda gets in the way when your working on it but i think it would have been cheaper to stick with the tmic...
i could use some headers too but my stock ones seem to be working fine at 365whp, so im not sure if there worth getting?
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Rizq Factory (Fiqh of Worship IV)
- Information
- Course Outline
- Testimonials
The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Remember that story from your childhood? A cottager strikes rich with a goose that laid golden eggs. Despite race or culture, we humans have a knack for finding new ways of generating Rizq.
Forget this fabled goose, escape the rat race and it's about time you let go of Willy Wonka.
If you waltz through the Contemporary Self-Help section of a bookstore, you'll find "revolutionary thinking" books on health, wealth, and self-discovery. Apparently, fasting is the new in-thing; charity is the new-found factor in financial health; and wait what's this… could it be that there is such a thing as a journey of the heart?
Is it possible that Allah created us on earth with the tools and strategies for how to be successful in every aspect of our life? Could it be that the things most important for our well being and civilization were made FARD (obligatory) upon us? Could all the success of this life and the next truly be found in the foundation of our Deen, the foundation of Islam? Yes.
We've brought back one of AlMaghrib's most adventurous seminars and cranked up the spiritual juice with Shaykh Ahsan Hanif & Shaykh Waleed Basyouni. Willy Wonka's got nothing on us:
Rizq Factory
Fiqh of Siyam, Zakah, Hajj, Oaths & Sacrifices
"Just being in an AlMaghrib seminar puts my heart in such peace and serenity that it makes me want to come back again and again. We can feel that in other Islamic study gatherings too, but at Almaghrib, it's accelerated!" - AlMaghrib Student
Rizq of Body & Heart
Every year, Ramadan gives Muslims a boost in Eman and a sense of hope. What is it about fasting that has such an effect; what is so powerful about it that it's been mandated on the nations before. The fruits of fasting are endless, but so are the questions pertaining to the Fiqh of Siyam. This year, actually prepare for Ramadan and be equipped with answers instead of questions.
You are seeking health and vitality of the body and heart, so let He who created you guide you in how to maintain His gift.
"It is better for you that you fast, if only you knew" - Qur'an, 2:184
Rizq of Wealth
Zakah, O Zakah! What is so imperative about Zakah that Abu Bakr insisted on dealing with those who refused to pay Zakah before those who attacked the Muslim frontier in the North?
What is so imperative about Zakah that Allah (swt) mentions it 82 times in the Qur'an of which 32 are paired together with Salah? What's even scarier is that many people are unaware of the conditions of Zakah and when it is mandated to pay.
You are searching for piety and nearness to Allah, but it can only come with a proper understanding of Zakah and Sadaqah.
"By no means shall you attain righteousness (and reward) unless you spend of that which you love." - Qur'an, 3:92
Rizq of the Akhira
The time is now. Your heart yearns for a journey of purification. In a pilgrimage conducted by Prophets across time, the call of Ibrahim was heard and responded to by the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It is our duty to each answer the call and visit the House of Allah (swt).
You are seeking the ultimate journey of the heart and you are about ready to depart now! Rasul Allah, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said:
"Whoever performs Hajj to this House – the Ka'bah- and does not commit any obscenity and wrongdoing, he, or she, will come out as the day he, or she, was born - pure and free from sins." [Agreed upon]
"This is the first time in my life I gave the highest mark (on the evaluation form) without thinking twice or without lying or trying to make my trainer happy. This is the best Islamic seminar I've ever been to, hands down!" - AlMaghrib Student
At the end of this seminar, you will:
- Understand the classical and contemporary Fiqh of Zakah, Fasting, and Hajj.
- Have a firm understanding of why we worship Allah in the way we do.
- Kick-start the journey of discovering the absolute amazing-ness of the pillars of Islam. Also known as experiencing a Gem-Hurricane!
- Have the resources to assist those around you in practicing the fundamentals of Islam.
- Discuss issues of Fiqh with proper knowledge and etiquette.
- And so much more.
"What I love about AlMaghrib is seeing the brothers' (and sisters as well) gathering after every other month, Muslims who usually did not meet each other in year(s) before AlMaghrib came to town." - AlMaghrib Student
Rizq Factory is just that: a seminar that will shape you up for a life of true Rizq generating. It's time to realize that the real factors of success are found right here in our pillars of Islam before any fable or self-help book.
Now the question is: What will you unbelievably be missing if you don't attend?
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Course Outline
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Fiqh of Zakāh
I. Wealth in Islam
II. The millionaire or the monk?
III. Intro to Zakāh
IV. Benefits & Wisdoms of Zakāh
V. The basics of Zakāh
VI. Types of wealth Zakāh is obligatory on
VII. Zakāh on gold, silver and money
VIII. Zakāh on jewellery
IX. Zakāh on businesses and shares
X. Recipients of Zakāh
XI. Zakāt al-Fitr
XII. Ṣadaqah in Islam
XIII. FAQ on Zakāh
Chapter Two: Fiqh of Fasting
I. 'Fasting is for Me alone' – The special connection betweenthe slave and Allāh [The Īmān boosting virtues of fasting]
II. Important events which occurred in Ramaḍān
III. The spiritual fast or the fast of hunger & thirst?
IV. 24 types of fasts
V. The basics of fasting
VI. The moonsighting conundrum
VII. The do's and don'ts
VIII. Etiquettes of fasting
IX. Extras in Ramaḍān
X. The school of Ramaḍān
XI. FAQ on fasting
Chapter Three: Fiqh of Ḥajj
I. Even the angels make pilgrimage!
II. Ḥajj – The journey to Allāh
III. The History of the Ka'bah
IV. The History of Zamzam
V. The Basics of Ḥajj
VI. The Wisdom & Fiqh of 'Umrah
- 1. Iḥrām
- 2. Ṭawāf
- 3. Sa'y
- 4. Shaving the head
VII. The Wisdom & Fiqh of Ḥajj
- 1. 8th Dhul-Ḥijjah
- 2. 9th Dhul-Ḥijjah
- 3. 10th Dhul-Ḥijjah
- 4. 11th/12th/13th Dhul-Ḥijjah
VIII. Visiting Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madīnah
IX. FAQ on Ḥajj
Chapter Four: Fiqh of Sacrifice & 'Aqīqah
I. Sacrifice
II. 'Aqīqah
III. Etiquettes of Sacrifi ce
Chapter Five: Fiqh of Oaths & Vows
I. Oaths
- 1. Guidelines
- 2. Types of oaths
- 3. Expiation of an Oath
II. Vows
- 1. Types of vows
- 3. Expiation of vows


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Amenities: A large private balcony a living area with mini-bar refrigerator CD/DVD library LCD television bedroom with queen-size bed a dining area and a luxury bath with shower. Guests also have access to butler and concierge services.
Please Note: Smoking is prohibited in all staterooms and suites. Smoking is allowed outside on balconies but cigar and pipe smoking is prohibited in all suites and outside on all balconies.
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10 Old Objects We Wish Had Touch Features
Touch screens are an integral part of our lives, but why don't we take it a step further? Here are 10 classic technologies with a touch-upgrade in mind. And you don't have to imagine the all-new MSN enhanced for touch. It's real! With its breakthrough speed and coverage, it's the best way to stay in the know. See what's new on MSN.
1. Board Games
Sinking submarines and firing shots would be 10 times cooler on a game board with touch enable features. And you'd feel like a real, modern day Navy Captain.
2. Virtual Pets
The three button controls for virtual pets were super limiting to gameplay. What if, instead, you could feed your pet by dragging food to its mouth, and pet your animal by tapping it on the head! That could make a digital pet feel more real.
3. Pinball Machines
Imagine playing that bad boy at the arcade. Endless fun. You could be a (touch) pinball wizard.
4. Magnetic Sketch Pads
Sure, a lot of the appeal to this toy is the knobby controls, but imagine the possibilities with a touch-a-sketch! This is a revamp that is just waiting to happen.
5. Canned Foods
Opening canned foods are a pain! Sure, there are pop-up lids, but just think of the possibilities if we could have a top that opened and closed with a touch of your finger! It'd be magical. Camping would be so much better.
6. Ramen Noodle Cups
This would be the ULTIMATE college student meal. Just add water, touch, wait for 3 minutes, and voila! Instant ramen. This could be a perfect pick-me-up to a late night of studying.
7. Touch Cars
We already have self-driving cars, so why not touch enabled cars? Let's use touch to unlock our doors, start the engine, and control the ride.
8. Light Peg Designs
The worst part about this toy was the excruciating pain you got when stepping on the pegs with bare feet. If the lights were touch-enabled, that problem would be totally eliminated. Bonus: No choking hazards.
9. Vending Machines
Wow. The user experience of getting chips would be magical. Imagine scrolling through endless amounts of snacks on a touch screen. What if you could arrange it by type of snack? Or alphabetically? The possibilities are delicious.
10. Temperature Adjustable Cups
So imagine this scenario: You poured yourself a cup of coffee in the morning, but you didn't get around to drinking it until an hour later. It's not the optimal temperature. If you had a mug that adjusted it's temperature by touch, this wouldn't have to happen.
Touch the mug to make it hot. Awesome! Touch the mug to make it ice cold. Cool! Why isn't this real?


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RE: Is mathematica able to transform formula
Do you mean that you want to do it in steps, like one might do it by hand?
Then you could use the following.
eqn1 = f == a b + 5;
eqn2 = c == a b;
Inner[Subtract, eqn1, eqn2, Equal]
# + c & /@ % giving
-c + f == 5
f == 5 + c
We first subtracted the two equations, and then used a pure function to add
c to both sides. If you wanted a more complicated combination of the two
equations, say 2 times the first equation minus three times the second
equation, then you could use a pure function in the Inner command rather
than Subtract. 2 #1 - 3 #2&.
You could also do it using Solve
Equal @@ Part[Solve[{eqn1, eqn2}, f, a], 1, 1]
f == 5 + c
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I have a question:
if I have a symbolic expression:
f = a * b + 5
c = a * b
Can Mathematica builds f = c + 5 for me ?
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This episode is NOT worth your time! It is probably the WORST episode in any of the first 5 seasons (though it is vital in the character developement). The plot is so... stupid. It starts out with Grilka (you know, the Klingon woman Quark was forced to marry in "The House of Quark", season 2 I think it was) comeing aboard Deep Space Nine. Worf is instantly smitten, but after a failed attempt to be with her, he gives up and helps Quark win her heart. Why he does this, I do not know. Meanwhile, O'Brien and Kira are afraid that they are falling in love with one another (a stupid, yet kind of funny sub-plot). In the end, Dax confesses her love for Worf that seemingly comes out of nowhere (though it was slightly hinted at in a few previous episodes), and Quark and Grilka fall in love with one another, and then she is never seen in any other episode. She just vanishes after doing something that, if Quark were a Klingon, would mean she would have to marry him.
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apartment with dark paneling, how to decorate??
I found a small two bedroom apartment at a great price, rent is $450. Its older and has dark paneling. How can I brighten it up on a budget? Painting isnt an option. thanks!
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Hang a bright wallhanging of some kind. Or perhaps a mock window and hang a beautiful curtain rod with a curtain of your choice.
Congrats on finding a place!12-14-2008, 02:25 AM #3
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Here's a project that I'm gonna try because I have a bunch of styrofoam sheets from my last delivery box, and it just might work for youtoo. I got the idea from some wall coverings I bought at Target's, only to realize they'd be a cinch to make with fabric and pins or tacks.
I'm going to get about 5 different pieces of fabric, all different patterns, but all in the same color family. In this case it'll be black, white, red, & purple (nope, i'm not kidding....lol) for my 14 YO's room. I'll just cover the styrofoam in the fabric, then use pins or tacks to hold in place. Stick a $.25 saw-tooth holder on back, and VOILA! Instand cheap decorator-look art.
Or, since I have alot of plain black-wood frames, I might use small pieces of the fabric to put behind the glass. Most of them are the multi framed ones that just might work out pretty cute. If I get feeling really creative, I just might sew up a valance and few matching throw pillows for her bed. We'll see about that part And ya know what I think would look really nice, is my favorite ways to group frames the same size, is to hang them on a narrow wall all in a straight line, reaching almost to the floor. I did that with calendar page "pictures" once and I LOVED it!!
The other thing that came to mind was using a collection of small/medium, different shaped wall mirrors, all painted the same color, or 2-3 colors of those in your fabrics. Again, cheap to make. And if you should happen to have a thrift store or two around, it'll probably be so easy to find some too.
To me the trick for your wall panel problem would be to draw the eye away with the use of alot of co-ordinating fabrics/colors throughout the room.
Anyways, just my own 2 cents there. Hope it helps, and hope you get alot more ideas. Please let us know how you do. Would love to see some before/after photos.
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I saw the subject and came here to say PAINT, but I see that isn't an option for you. We have a rental duplex that had ugly cheap dark paneling and we painted most of it white. Place looks so much nicer and brighter and bigger now it is incredible. But if you can't do that, I would suggest taking some attractive light colored fabric, perhaps patterned flat sheets, and pinning them up on the wall. Or just large colorful wall hangings, maybe tie-dye some plain white sheets?
I second the idea to add mirrors, also be sure the lighting is really bright. Dark rooms can be depressing, so adding light and reflecting it is good. Burning candles can make the place seem cozy, friendly, and warm so that is a nice idea, too.
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Liquid starch will make a "glue" where you can put fabric on walls without any damage to them. when you want to change or remove the fabric, just dampen slightly and it peels right off.
Mirrors are good for small, dark places -- with lights, and candles.
Use lightweight fabrics for pillows, bedspreads, curtains,etc.12-14-2008, 09:37 AM #6
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I like the idea of hanging the curtains or sheets to brighten the space and hide the dark wood. If you haven't asked if you could paint already, maybe you could. I would guess that even with rent that low they have a difficult time renting to people because of that wood paneling. If you can't paint then I would try to hide it the best you could. I have turned down many apartments because of that wood paneling, of course they usually came with shag carpeting and other features from the 60's and 70's like avocado green and bright orange appliances .12-14-2008, 09:48 AM #7
trying adding some colorful rugs on the floors. Another thing is light colored furniture or throws over furniture will also help lighten it up. You can also look for a large painting, that would add some color. Good use of light, as in lamps would also help a little.12-14-2008, 11:23 AM #8
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I agree with the hang floor to ceiling curtains or ask if you can paint.12-14-2008, 04:13 PM #9
Mirrors can be really useful. Hanging them on the wall can reflect light and brighten the space a bit. You can also use small floor/canister type lighting to shine up on the wall and illuminate a photo or painting. Hanging fabric sounds good to me too. Nails or hooks (in the ceiling, right at against the wall) and ring clips would do the job pretty quickly.12-14-2008, 09:24 PM #10
Thanks for some great ideas! One thing I've though of...i recently inherited an old quilt of my grandmas,its in tatters but still lovely with tiny multi colored squares...this would be great for one wall and could cover a large area...I could just nail it up as it already has holes in it. Thanks again for some great input!12-14-2008, 10:23 PM #11
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It's probably wise to assume that Mel Kolbusz has seen it all when it comes to high school softball.
As the head coach of the OPRF softball program enters his 21st season, it's all about improving and bettering the previous year's record. With six starters back, including a strong young pitcher, the Huskies look poised to climb back into the fold of the state's elite teams, or at least make some headway.
Senior shortstop Mariah Weinand returns to lead the Huskies this season. Weinand batted to a .331 clip last season. She'll be joined by senior first baseman Jenna Rouse, who drove in 21 runs for the 19-18 Huskies last year.
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"Emily is very poised for a freshman, and also very competitive," said Kolbusz. "She has some great pitches and great potential. She just needs the experience."
Other newbies filling out the lineup card for the Huskies include Allison Loftus (junior, outfielder), Elaine Warner (junior, infielder), Annelise Ryan (junior, outfielder), Erin Lynch (junior, catcher), Libby Foster (junior, first baseman), and Taylor Arends (sophomore, infielder).
The Huskies are going to need all the help they can get in order to improve on last season's 6-6 mark in the West Suburban (Silver) Conference. Downers Grove North returns two Division I pitching prospects, including Dale Ryndak, who committed to Purdue as a sophomore last season. OPRF will take on Downers North on April 22.
The Huskies are scheduled to host Elmwood Park on March 22 (4:30 p.m.) and Loyola on March 25 (4:45 p.m.).
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