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News and Announcements
Educational Department Launches New Website
The Educational Department has launched its new website, adopting USPS's standard template for member pages and updating its site index to help members find what they need more easily. National Educational Officer Craig Fraser said, "We're glad to introduce our new site. We hope it will help squadrons to plan and manage their educational offerings and make it easier for members to realize their boater education goals in the classroom, online and on the water. I invite you to take a moment to explore the site and to Contact Us with your comments, questions and suggestions."
To see the new pages, members should access them by going to USPS's public home page at www.usps.org, logging in as a member and then, under the Departments menu, selecting Educational Department. (18 Apr 17)
America's Boating Course—Now Available in Spanish and English
America's Boating Course is now available in Spanish or English language versions online. The Spanish version materials may be obtained from the USPS Educational Department Online Catalog. The student manual is free, courtesy of a United States Coast Guard grant. There is a $5.00 fee per book to cover shipping, handling, ancillary course materials and required student database support. A bi-lingual instructor PowerPoint is in progress, as is translation of the state-specific examinations. (26 Apr 17)
Nonmember Course and Seminar Completion Fees
Squadrons are reminded to account for the $10 seminar completion and $20 advanced/elective course passed exam fees when determining the cost of USPS offerings to nonmembers. Further information is described on the SEO home page under "Procedure for Enrolling Nonmember Students in USPS University and Ordering Exams". (08 Apr 17)
The Boating Primer Now Available in Limited Distribution
The United States Power Squadrons has introduced The Boating Primer, a 30 page booklet designed to be presented at no-cost to new boaters who have just purchased a boat, bridging their probable boating knowledge gap from purchase until attending a basic boating knowledge course such as America's Boating Course. The Boating Primer is presented courtesy of the United States Power Squadrons in the interests of boating safety, reducing accidents and injuries, and of special importance – recruiting new members.
We will be working with The Brunswick Corporation and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for distribution to boat buyers in concert with Brunswick Advantage-participating United States Power Squadrons. Another use for The Boating Primer is at public events such as boat shows; it is a great contact aid leading to boating discussions on items such as features and benefits of membership. Note that the centerfold is an easily detachable full size membership application form. Additional uses could be in concert with vessel safety checks and ramp-day forums.
The Boating Primer is a great recruiting tool, useful when discussing United States Power Squadron membership anytime members are discussing boating matters with genuinely interested boaters. The Boating Primer is not free or intended for unattended distribution. It is intended for use during discussions that include receipt of follow-on contact information and then presentation of the Primer. Aids to closing the membership "sale" are a Boat Show Training presentation (5209KB, PPT), a Boating Primer Use presentation (4270KB, PPT), and a reproducible Contact Data form (306KB, PDF) or (877KB Word, DOCX) as discussed in the Boat Show Training presentation.
Before The Boating Primer is shipped, and to ensure the necessary training and education for members manning boat shows or similar events, the squadron/district officer requesting copies of the Primer will be asked to confirm:
- Download of the two above PowerPoint presentations and Contact Form,
- That the two PowerPoint presentations will be used to educate every member manning the booths or otherwise distributing the Primer,
- That the Contact Forms will be used when distributing the Primer and that completed forms will be placed with squadron membership personnel for action, and
- That each presentation will highlight the centerfold membership application in the Primer.
The procedure for obtaining The Boating Primer is to submit a request by email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the following information:
- The name and position of the person submitting the request,
- The intended use of The Boating Primer and intended dates for presentation,
- The address to which the booklets are to be shipped, and
- Confirm intended compliance with each of the four provisions above for shipment.
Questions may be directed to the Chairman of the Basic Public Education Committee. (05 Feb 17)
U.S. Power Squadrons is Closing the Basic Boating Knowledge Education Gap for New Boat Buyers!
Recognizing a gap in boating education wherein boaters acquire a boat then begin boating without any education, the Chief Commander launched a PRIMER to bridge the gap from boat acquisition to the boater's first boating safety education course. The PRIMER presents a compendium of essential rules, laws, practical knowledge and reporting procedures with focus on BOATING SAFETY. Concomitantly, it is intended to whet the boater's appetite to attend America's Boating Course 3rd Edition (ABC3), and the USPS University continuum of boating education. Distribution of the no-cost PRIMER booklet to new boat owners is intended through boat dealers. The PRIMER's information bridge will save lives. View the PRIMER at the EXPO.
District and Squadron Educational Officers are urged to review the PRIMER, and to encourage its holders to participate in America's Boating Course and the USPS University continuum of education. The PRIMER is downloadable here (2637KB, PDF). (07 Jan 17)
Boating Safety 4 Kids
New this year under the Educational Department is a seminar-style education program on boating safety that complements youth programs with education and hands-on training for children in 1st through 6th grades on essential boating safety practices. The instruction is aided by the listed Boating Safety for Kids DVD and Manual, available in the Educational Department online catalog. The no-cost, downloadable instructor guide "Boating Safety 4 Kids" is available here (883KB, PDF) and on the Basic Public Education Committee home page. This is a great program for youth activities and may be presented concomitantly with parental education in the USPS University courses and seminars for a whole family boating safety experience. (10 Aug 16)
Reminder of Seminar Pricing and HQ-800 Student Completion Entries
This is reminder that USPS Headquarters invoices squadrons for seminar completions (separately from the seminar materials) based on the number of attendees reported in the HQ-800 system or via BCA. When pricing seminars, squadrons and districts will need to include this attendee completion fee in the pricing calculations as the fee will not be included in the USPS price of the seminar kits. More information is available on the Seminars web page under News. (31 Jul 16)
Important Changes to the Practical On-The-Water Program
Important changes have been made to the Practical On-The-Water (POTW) program. Be sure to read about these changes on the Boat Operator Certification web page. (15 Apr 16)
2016 Annual Meeting Presentations
A number of interesting presentations were made at the 2016 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville this year. Here are links to some of them. (29 Feb 16)
- DEO-SEO Tools Primer (1,01MB, PPTX)
- Electronic Publishing Update (230KB, PPTX)
- MuVIT™: Affordable Boating Simulator (5.64MB, PPTX)
- Blended Learning (58.21MB, PPTX)
- Marketing Initiatives (7.55MB, PPTX)
- Digital Media Library (8.09MB PPTX)
Weems and Plath Discount
Weems and Plath continues to offer USPS members a 25% discount on anything ordered via their web site. Check out the details at the Weems and Plath store web page. (26 Feb 16)
Navigation Training Charts
As we shift navigation training to less costly electronic navigation, we lose the convenience of opening charts from CD/DVDs associated with past courses and seminars. USPS is implementing training based on free, downloadable materials from NOAA and OpenCPN software. The NOAA chart 1210TR remains downloadable from the NOAA Historical site, and the BOWDITCH BAY chart continues embedded in the ABC3 Student Manual series. In the interests of enhancing the USPS continuum of navigational training and providing easy access to the two training charts, they are now available for downloading from the ABC3 Home page, Downloadable Materials section. Both charts remain available from the USPS Materials Catalog. (08 Jan 16)
Great Lakes Cruising Club School Webinars Update
We're pleased to announce that the partnership arrangement with the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) will continue for the coming year. All GLCC on-line cruising-related webinars are available to USPS members at reduced USPS registration rates. Many webinars are planned for the 2015-16 GLCCSchool curriculum year. Note that there is now a NEW discount code for the coming year, so be sure to use this new discount code when signing up for a webinar. Details are available on the USPS GLCCSchool web page. (30 Oct 15)
NOAA designates USPS as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador
NOAA and its National Weather Service have recognized the major contribution that USPS makes in weather education for recreational boaters. The recognition took the form of USPS (and all its districts and squadrons) being designated a "Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™." The new designation is part of NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation initiative that emphasizes building situational awareness and community resiliency in facing increased vulnerability to extreme weather and water events.
All districts and squadrons are authorized and encouraged to use the new Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador logo. For more details about NOAA's initiative and the use of the logo go to: https://www.usps.org/national/eddept/wx/files/wrn.pdf The logo is also available separately at https://www.usps.org/national/eddept/wx/images/wrn-logo.png (04 Aug 15)
2015 Annual Meeting Presentations
A number of interesting presentations were made at the 2015 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville this year. Here are links to four of them. (23 Feb 15)
- On-the-Water Training Guides with USPS Courses (896KB, PDF) NOTE: You may have to click this link a second time if you get a Forbidden Access message. After logging in, close the window with the access message, go back to the EdDept home page, and click this link again.
- Boating Skills Virtual Trainer Seminar Presentation (36.5MB, PPTX)
- See a brand new YouTube video doing a quick highlight of the functionality of the Boating Skills Virtual Trainer! Much thanks to nautical blogger Robin Coles who took this video at the Marine Dealer Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, FL.
- Social Media: Update on Plans & Progress Since Crystal City (1588KB, PPTX)
US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Other Course Credits
Did you know that members who have certain US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, or other certificates can get credit as having passed USPS courses? The latest details are contained in EdDept Notice 91 (EDN 91). (20 Jan 15)
September 2014 Governing Board Presentations
Two presentations were made in Crystal City during the Governing Board meeting that were interesting and of use to members. (23 Oct 14)
- The Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT) presentation (53.2MB, PPTX) describes the operation of USPS's newest training device. A BSVT fact sheet (75KB, PDF) is also available that gives a synopsis of information on the trainer and how to reserve one for your squadron's use.
- Social Media: A Communication Bridge (1249KB, PPTX) describes how social media can be used by USPS to expand its reach on the Internet and attract new followers and members.
Procedure for Enrolling Nonmember Students in USPS University and Ordering Exams
Exams can be ordered for nonmembers, but they first must be enrolled in USPS University. Please follow the attached procedure (18KB, PDF) for enrolling the nonmember students in USPS University, ordering exams, and issuing certificates of completion. The nonmember will get a certificate number that may be used for all future courses and seminars and will become their membership number on joining USPS. The enrollment only needs to take place once for each student. Note that USPS University members do NOT get a course completion certificate from USPS Headquarters for advanced courses, so it is incumbent on squadrons to provide this acknowledgment (PDF, 262KB). (30 Sep 14)
Participation in USPS Courses by Minor Age Students
Very important information on this topic has been posted to the Basic Public Education Committee home page under News. Be sure to read and use this information for all courses where minor age students want to enroll. (15 Mar 14)
2014 Annual Meeting Presentations
A number of relevant presentations were made at the Educational Leadership and DEO meetings held at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Jacksonville. Topics included development of our online programs, revenue sharing, and coordination of the marketing and promotion of educational courseware. One talk also reviewed the differences between various generational groups and how that potentially impacts the way we approach these groups regarding learning opportunities and organizational membership.
The presentations are being posted to the website to make this information generally available. Use this as a resource as you prepare for spring conferences and work to integrate our programs into new locations, formats, and media. Consider capitalizing on the potential of partnerships such as those with Brunswick and Tall Ships America.
The survey conducted prior to the Annual Meeting provides a wealth of information to analyze program needs and assist in improving communications within USPS. A PowerPoint™ presentation of the summary results has been developed. The free form responses have been consolidated in an Excel™ spreadsheet for detailed review. Be sure to click on all 16 tabs of the spreadsheet to see all the topic areas and responses. (18 Feb 14)
Downloadable material:
- Collaborative Learning Information Sheet (78KB, PDF)
- Collaborative Learning Presentation (256KB, PPTX)
- General Non-Profit Info and Revenue Sharing (227KB, PPTX)
- Marketing and PR (1466KB, PPTX)
- Online Programs (784KB, PPT)
- Tall Ships America and USPS (12421KB, PPTX)
- SEO-DEO Survey Presentation (267KB, PPTX)
- SEO-DEO Survey - Free Form Responses (127KB, XLSX)
- What You Need to Know… Helping to Connect with Students or Generation What? (2341KB, PPTX)
Boat Show Materials for USPS Online Seminars
A window flyer and business card are now available for download that can be used by squadrons and districts to help promote the new USPS online seminars at boat shows. The 8.5" by 11" window flyer (372KB, PDF) can be printed either by squadrons or districts or by a commercial facility, and then displayed at boat shows and other public exhibitions to advertise our online offerings. A two-sided business card (11312KB, PDF) can be reproduced by commercial facilities and handed out at boat shows and other public events. Alternatively, two photographic files that duplicate the business card are also available. The first photo file (33KB, JPG) is the same as the front of the business card, while the second photo file (29KB, JPG) is the same as the back of the business card. These files can be printed locally by squadrons and districts for handout at public events.
What's in it for you? Squadrons are informed of those who take our online seminars and courses so that membership folks can follow up with them to potentially gain new members. Educationally active squadrons also get a share of the proceeds from these Internet sales. Your efforts in advertising our new online seminars will help to build stronger squadrons and a stronger USPS. (02 Dec 13)
Entering Canadian Waters
Many of us who boat in northern coastal regions and the Great Lakes frequently enter Canadian territorial waters during planned cruises and even during day excursions. We have long advised our membership that Canadian law applies once the international border has been crossed regardless of the intent to land in a Canadian port. Most of us are familiar with the need to be compliant with regulations when visiting Canada and reporting procedures on returning to the USA.
To further facilitate communication and avoid the propagation of misinformation this note will advise on current procedures to follow when entering Canadian waters. The rules are unambiguous although the interpretation provided by presenters at squadron and yacht club meetings aimed at updating memberships have been less than complete in the past and often provided conflicting opinions.
The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) website contains a wealth of information to explain the details of the processes: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/media/facts-faits/096-eng.html A short synopsis is available in this PDF document (292KB).
Regardless the intent to land in Canada and visit a marina we are required to document crossing the international border by calling the Telephone Reporting Centre (TRC). Call 1-888-226-7277.
Please disseminate this information to all and post to websites. (28 Jun 12)
Sea Tow ARC Stickers
Sea Tow has created a network of radio stations to allow boaters to do "radio checks" without using VHF Ch 16. USPS has received a FREE stock of Sea Tow stickers and they are ready for SEOs and DEOs to order using either the SOF or the Free Brochures Form, using inventory number 09-92-001 "Sea Tow ARC Sticker". The SOF or Free Brochures Form can be emailed as a PDF to Cindy Hodges at firstname.lastname@example.com. In order to be sure the initial orders are spread across all areas of use, there is a limit of 100 per squadron. If you have a major event planned, additional stickers may be released by request to the ANEO. One sticker will be included with each course or seminar manual so every student will receive one. More information is in this PDF document. (10 May 12)
Short Web Addresses
To make it easier for you to cite and use the Educational Department web pages, we've shortened three of our most used web addresses.
To get to this page—the Educational Department home page—you can enter into your browser either usps.org/education, www.usps.org/education, www.usps.org/eddept or just usps.org/eddept. Any of these addresses will bring you to this page. And once you get here, don't forget to bookmark or make this page one of your favorites so that it's easier to get here next time.
To find a public boating course, you can use either www.usps.org/findacourse or usps.org/findacourse. Either one will take a user to the search page where a user can find a USPS public boating course close to home. You can also copy this QR Code image and add it to flyers so that smartphone users can just scan it and be taken directly to the Find a Course web page.
To find a seminar, you can use either www.usps.org/findaseminar or usps.org/findaseminar. Either one will take a user to the search page where a user can find a USPS seminar close to home. You can also copy this QR Code image and add it to flyers so that smartphone users can just scan it and be taken directly to the Find a Seminar web page. (Reposted 16 Apr 12)
Leadership Training for Educational Department
The Leadership of the Educational Department feels strongly that our educational leaders should avail themselves of the opportunity to participate in the series of courses titled DAO/SAO, DXO/SXO, DC/SC offered by the Leadership Development Committee. This series offers insight into issues that relate to any leadership position whether within USPS or not. A number of these Leadership Development courses are currently scheduled around the country, including Raleigh NC, to make them close to the audiences, and are open to all Educational Department leaders. We would like to encourage as many of the SEOs, DEOs and R/Cs as possible to participate in these meetings. Space is limited however. Schedules are on the Leadership Development web page. (03 May 13)
Model Anchor Sets Available for Loan
These model anchors come as 11 per set. They are an excellent tool for squadrons and districts to use when teaching anchoring techniques in classes and seminars. They may be borrowed by submitting a completed Standard Order Form to USPS Customer Service. The item number is 11-63-001, and the description is Stainless Steel Anchor Set. More details including the reservation schedule and a picture of a model anchor set are on the model anchors web page. (20 Dec 11)
HQ-800 User Self-Help / Education
HQ-800 training PDF and PPTX files have been moved to the ABC3 web page under Downloadable Material.
USPS Boat Insurance Educational Discounts
The premise behind the USPS Boat Insurance Program is to reward members for their dedication and passion for on-the-water safety by providing reduced insurance premiums. On top of low base rates, USPS Boat Insurance customers can reduce their premium even further, up to 23%, through completion of various USPS advanced courses. And completing boat operator certification can add to these discounts as much as an additional 15%, for a total discount of 38%! See the USPS Boat Insurance web page for details. (31 Oct 11, updated 01 Mar 12)
Inflatable Life Vests on Planes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published a flyer that clarifies what constitutes prohibited items on aircraft. Because of the compressed gas cartridges that are a part of inflatable life vests, they fit this description, but there is an exception. See the TSA flyer (894KB, PDF) under "Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items" for details. You are also advised to bring this flyer with you just in case your local TSA authority questions carrying your inflatable life vests and spare cartridges aboard. (22 Jun 10)
PowerPoint/Flash Problems
If you have been trying to use PowerPoint for one of our courses or seminars and receive the error message "Some controls on this presentation can't be activated. They may not be registered on your computer.", try the following few steps from Microsoft Tech Services that should help resolve the problem:
The error message you are seeing is usually related to a flash OCX file not being properly registered on your computer. You could try the following to resolve your issue:
Quit PowerPoint.
Run the following command (using Start -> in the start search box, type in the following command):
regsvr32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\Flash.ocx"
Note that the exact path may vary and the command should be applied to any of the following files that exist in the noted directory:
- flash.ocx
- flash8.ocx
- flash9.ocx
This information was contributed by P/R/C Wil Hugli. (17 Apr 10)
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Registrations
United States Power Squadrons is now offering MMSI registrations to most recreational boaters. Get more detailed information from the Marine Electronics web page or the USPS MMSI web page. (17 Jun 08)
Boat U.S. Hurricane Resource Center
Be prepared for hurricane season with tips from the Boat
U.S. Hurricane Resource Center.
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Archived Files
Various presentations, information, and files that have been listed on the Educational Department home page in the past but which may now be outdated are available on the Archived Pages web page. (29 Feb 12)


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Close City Hall for the entire two-week period beginning Monday, December 23, 2002 through Friday, January 3, 2003 and for the period beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2003 through Friday, January 2, 2004.
As provided for in the City Personnel Rules, City Hall will be closed on Tuesday December 24, 2002 and remain closed through Wednesday January 1, 2003. As I advised you last October (October 18, 2001) in a Friday Report I have designated Monday, December 23, 2002 as a Floating Holiday for all City employees. The City Manager can designate one day each year as a floating holiday, or he can allow each employee to select a day of their own choosing. Since designating December 23, 2002 as a holiday seemed to offer great benefit to our employees and very little inconvenience to our customers (our slowest days of the year are during the week before and the week following Christmas), it made sense to designate Monday as a holiday. Now I have been approached by a group of employees who have asked me if I would consider designating Thursday, January 2, 2003 as the floating holiday for next year.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm. On Fridays City Hall is open from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. By working 9 hour days Monday through Friday and an 8 hour day every other Friday, City employees work a total of 80 hours during a two-week pay period. The effect of this schedule allows all full-time employees to take every other Friday off. This work schedule is very popular with our employees.
Our employees have another benefit that is very popular and that is the "Holiday Break" that begins on December 24th each year and extends through January 1st. In most years the Holiday Break gives our employees an extra five days off. In addition to the Holiday Break, our employees have seven scheduled paid holidays (New Yearís Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day following, and Christmas Day) and a floating holiday, which the City Manager designates each year, as discussed above.
Designating Thursday, January 2, 2003 as the Floating Holiday for 2003 is consistent with our Personnel Rules and would be popular with our employees. If January 2, 2003 is to be designated as a day City Hall is closed, it makes little sense to re-open on Friday, especially since half of our employees have that day off anyway. A calendar excerpt for the 2002-03 Holiday Season is shown below. The "double strikethrough" designates a holiday as specified in the City Personnel Rules. The single strikethrough indicates a "floating holiday" for 2002 for all employees that has been previously approved (December 23, 2002), although we are seeking re-affirmation of that approval, and the proposed floating holiday for 2003 (January 2, 2003).
December 22, 2002 ñ January 4, 2003
Looking ahead to the Year 2003, both Christmas and New Yearís Day are on Thursday and City Hall will re-open on Friday, January 2, 2004. As stated above, it makes little sense to re-open on Friday. A calendar excerpt for the 2003-04 Holiday Season is shown below with designated holidays noted by a "double strikethrough."
December 21, 2003 ñ January 3, 2004
By approving the closure of City Hall on December 23, 2002 and on January 2, 2003 the City Council would be validating the City Managerís designation of these days as floating holidays. By authorizing the closure of City Hall on Friday, January 3, 2003 and on Friday, January 2, 2004 the City Council would in effect be granting all City employees one additional holiday over the two-year period.
Respectfully submitted,
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Killeen Mayor Dan Corbin has put into action a plan to pipe nonpotable water from the effluent of the city's wastewater treatment plant to the municipal Stonetree Golf Course, which currently irrigates its fairways with city tap water.
The project — to be paid for through the city's fund balance — will decrease the city's water costs and decrease water demand on the Belton Lake treatment facility, which is rapidly approaching capacity.
City staff predicts that in 2013 Killeen will breach the 85 percent treatment capacity threshold set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which will require the city to develop a plan to acquire more treated water.
The golf course uses as much as 15 million gallons each month to water the golf course, depending on the weather, Stonetree Golf Club Manager Brad Baine said.
Killeen residents use 130 gallons per capita per day, according to the 2012 Water and Wastewater Master Plan.
"(The project) cuts down on our need for treatment capacity, especially on peak demand days, which is what we are worried about," Corbin said.
"It would save our taxpayers money and the project would pay for itself in a few years."
The decision was made by consensus Thursday during a joint meeting of the Killeen City Council and the board of Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, which treats and sells water and wastewater to the city.
Killeen agreed to build the infrastructure for the project and to pay a nominal fee for the nonpotable water coming out of the wastewater plant.
Corbin said the purchasing fee is not worth fighting over because the city's water rates are set by the water district based on the net costs of treating the city's water and wastewater.
"The revenue you generate from that lowers our rates, so it doesn't make any difference when you look at it from an accounting point of view," Corbin said during the negotiation.
Corbin asked that a contract be drawn up and the project start as soon as possible.
"We can pull the trigger on this almost immediately," Corbin said.
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Baine said that the golf course currently uses a mix of collected rainwater and potable tap water, which is treated with chemicals, such as chlorine, at the water district's Belton Lake treatment facility.
After the golf course receives the water, it has to be dechlorinated before the staff can irrigate its fairways, greens and tee boxes, Baine said.
"If you had too high (a level) of chlorine, you could really damage the grass," Baine said.
The cost of the dechlorinating chemicals is minimal, but the nonpotable water would be easier, Baine said.
"The water (from the wastewater plant) is perfect for the kinds of uses we could potentially participate in," Baine said. "It is not dangerous to the public in any way."


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Guidelines for evaluation and management of common congenital cardiac problems in infants, children, and adolescents. From the committee on congenital cardiac defects of the council on cardiovascular disease in the young.
url: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1...
American Heart Association
The AHA website is a simple introduction to the concept of congenital heart disease, with layperson explanations of the various conditions, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
url: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1...
CHD Awareness Day
The Children's Health Information Network has brought global attention to the dreaded problem of Congenital Heart Defects by a co-ordinated effort from parents and families of CHD victims.
url: www.tchin.org/aware.htm
CHD Support Graphics
A collection of banners, buttons, dividers and even e-cards to spread awareness about birth defects of the heart.
url: heartdisease.about.com/chdgraphics.htm
Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
Short and simple explanations of the different procedures used in treating heart birth defects.
url: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4...
Congenital Heart Diseases Their Study and Treatment
A most complete manual, text and graphics by Oliver W. Caminos M.D. (1999)
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Information, resources and support for families and individuals dealing with congenital heart defects. Definitions of CHDs and medical terms, extensive list of support groups and hospitals.
url: www.congenitalheartdefects.com
Feeding Your Infant With Congenital Heart Disease
American Heart Association gives details on baby's growth, how to feed your baby, feeding tips, breastfeeding, formula feeding, tube feeding, starting solid foods, asking for help, heart medication and feeding and looking ahead.
url: www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4...
Fontan Operation
Devoted to explaining this procedure, used to treat complex birth defects of the heart like hypoplastic right and left heart syndrome and single ventricle.
url: www.fontanoperation.com/fontan.htm
Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH)
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Heart Defects: Truncus Arteriosus Type 1
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A collection of articles on the different kinds of congenital heart defects, including their treatment by surgery, written in simple, non-technical language.
url: www.heartdiseaseonline.com
Hearts Of Hope
Stories of children born with a very serious heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Help in finding relevant information and links, especially in Australia.
url: www.heartsofhope.iinet.net.au/
HLHS Information
Treatment options for newborns with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Includes questions to ask the hospital, surgeon, and insurance company.
url: www.hlhsinfo.homestead.com
International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease
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url: www.isaccd.org/
MedicineNet: Congenital Heart Disease
Detailed look at the causes, symptoms, types, and treatments.
url: www.medicinenet.com/congenital_heart_disease/artic...
Miami Children's Hospital
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery provides a list of surgeries performed along with actual pictures and a lot of information about each. A form on-site to ask questions or give comments.
url: www.pediatricheartsurgery.com
Minimal Invasive Congenital Heart Surgery
An article about treating birth defects of the heart using this techniques.
url: heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aa011198.htm
Our Little Braveheart
Jake was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. This is his story along with some pictures.
url: members.tripod.com/stephandjake-ivil/braveheart/
Palliative Operations
The early staged operations for patients with this congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, that lead up to the final correction surgery.
url: heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aa112397.htm
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
A definition along with look at the diagnosis, treatment and the prognosis, from the University of Washington Academic Medical Center.
url: neonatal.peds.washington.edu/NICU-WEB/pphn.stm
Prenatal Diagnosis of Heart Problems
UK site on the diagnosis of defects in the unborn child, prior to birth. Details timing of scans, high risk groups, diagrams of cardiac conditions, and includes support groups.
url: www.fetalcardiology.co.uk
Resources from California State University
Very extensive list of congenital heart diseases with links to sites dealing with that particular disease. Information to help parents and provide support.
url: www.csun.edu/~hcmth011/heart/
Coping with Congenital Heart Disease in Your Baby
Article with some useful information, published by The American Academy of Family Physicians.
url: www.aafp.org/afp/990401ap/990401d.html
Ventricular Septal Defect
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When I arrive at work in the morning, I often make jokes about wanting to mainline more caffeine into my veins. And this is after I've already pounded three cups of java in rapid succession. It's just not enough!! I'm a caffeine junkie. No need for me to ever make that joke again now that Sprayable Energy –caffeine that you spray directly onto your skin– exists. It sounds like one of those dream inventions that you never think will happen, but eventually, it does. (I felt the very same way about video phone calls when I used to watch "The Jetsons" on Saturday morning.) You spray the product on your neck or wrists like you would Axe Body spray, only it doesn't smell like crap and it absorbs into your skin and gets your brain neurons firing right away. You don't even have to bother with stumbling over to your coffee maker and grinding the beans. The only downsides I can see are increased risk of overdose and extreme temptation to spray it on my boyfriend while he's sleeping and see what happens. I'm so amped about Sprayable Energy that I feel like I just sprayed myself. [Sprayable Energy]


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* Gas-directed rig count hits lowest since June 1995 * Horizontal rigs climb slightly from 20-month low * Oil rig count gains for fifth time in 6 weeks NEW YORK, May 3 (Reuters) - The number of rigs drilling for natural gas in the United States fell this week for the second straight week, hitting its lowest level in nearly 18 years as producers continued to pull back from dry gas drilling. The gas-directed rig count slid by 12 this week to 353, its lowest since June 1995, when the count stood at 340, data from Houston-based Baker Hughes showed on Friday. Producers have mostly been curbing dry-gas drilling in favor of more profitable oil and liquids-rich plays such as Eagle Ford in Texas and Marcellus in Appalachia. But the 40 percent run-up in spot gas prices since mid-February to a 21-month high of $4.444 per million British thermal units just this week, had stirred concerns that gas output, still flowing at or near record highs, could increase in coming weeks. The oil-focused rig count rose by 22 to 1,403, its fifth gain in six weeks, Baker Hughes data showed. The oil count is up 48 rigs, or 3.5 percent, from the same week last year. Baker Hughes also reported that horizontal rigs, the type often used to extract oil or gas from shale, gained eight this week to 1,092, up from the 20-month low of 1,084 first hit four weeks ago. The horizontal count is down 8.5 percent from the record high of 1,193 set last May. Drilling for natural gas has mostly been in decline for the last 18 months. The count is down about 62 percent since peaking in 2011 at 936, but so far production has not slowed much, if at all, from the record high hit last year. On Thursday, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that gross gas production in February unexpectedly climbed after two straight monthly declines. The associated gas produced from more profitable shale oil and shale gas liquids wells has kept dry gas flowing at a brisk rate. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects marketed gas production to edge up slightly in 2013 to its third straight yearly record. Gas futures prices, which were up about 1.5 cents in the $4.04 area just before the Baker Hughes data was released, were little changed from that level after the report.


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Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act sponsor Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act, an awful, evil, should-be-unconstitutional-but-let's-not-risk-testing-that, bill is up for pre-recess rush approval today in the form of House Resolution 4239 and Senate Bill 3880. The Act goes to extreme lengths of classifying nonviolent acts as terrorism, with an emphasis on protecting the economic interests of animal-using industries.
If you care at all about human freedom, let alone animals, it is your duty as a US citizen to protest this today. StopAETA.org is a good place to start. Or you can just call the US Capitol at 202-224-3121 to register your opposition to the Act.
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What Does Finance Want? from Appeasing Bankers: Financial Caution on the Road to War
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In Appeasing Bankers , Jonathan Kirshner shows that bankers dread war--an aversion rooted in pragmatism, not idealism. "Sound money, not war" is hardly a pacifist rallying cry. The financial world values economic stability above all else, and crises and war threaten that stability. States that pursue appeasement when assertiveness--or even conflict--is warranted, Kirshner demonstrates, are often appeasing their own bankers. And these realities are increasingly shaping state strategy in a world of global financial markets. Yet the role of these financial preferences in world politics has been widely misunderstood and underappreciated. Liberal scholars have tended to lump finance together with other commercial groups; theorists of imperialism (including, most famously, Lenin) have misunderstood the preferences of finance; and realist scholars have failed to appreciate how the national interest, and proposals to advance it, are debated and contested by actors within societies. Finance's interest in peace is both pronounced and predictable, regardless of time or place. Bankers, Kirshner shows, have even opposed assertive foreign policies when caution seems to go against their nation's interest (as in interwar France) or their own long-term political interest (as during the Falklands crisis, when British bankers failed to support their ally Margaret Thatcher). Examining these and other cases, including the Spanish-American War, interwar Japan, and the United States during the Cold War, Appeasing Bankers shows that, when faced with the prospect of war or international political crisis, national financial communities favor caution and demonstrate a marked aversion to war.
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[San Francisco, CA] On February 5, the Sierra Club filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' refusal to disclose key documents regarding the Keystone XL pipeline proposal. The Sierra Club alleges that the Corps, which is one of the agencies assisting the State Department in its review of the pipeline proposal, has wrongly withheld detailed water-crossing information in response to the group's requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Dead man's family cannot appeal his murder conviction, federal judges rule
A Crescent man said on Tuesday that he'd like to buy a cigar for the inmate who killed his daughter's murderer.
"It's a hell of a thing to say when someone's dead," said Charles Walker, 72. "But I am very, very happy. My whole family is happy."
An Allegheny County jury in 1998 convicted William Albert Keitel, 59, of Ohio Township of murdering his ex-wife, Michele Walker Keitel, 35, and her fiancé, Charles Dunkle, 34, during a child custody exchange at a convenience store.
Keitel had a federal appeal pending of his conviction and life sentence. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that his death ends the appeal.
The attorney for William Keitel's parents had told the court they wished to continue the appeal in an attempt to clear their son's name, but a three-judge panel ruled that Keitel's death renders their challenge moot.
Ruth Keitel, William Keitel's mother, referred all questions to attorney Chris Eyster.
Eyster said the Keitels don't plan to appeal the ruling.
"They feel that their son was unjustly convicted, and they wanted to get his criminal conviction vacated and clear his name," he said.
The state contended that Keitel shot Dunkle in the chest and then shot Michele Walker Keitel in the head as she knelt beside him.
"That's the commonwealth's version of what happened," Eyster said. "His version is that there was a struggle for the gun and he shot Dunkle during that struggle. His ex-wife was in the vicinity and she was shot by accident."
Keitel's cellmate at SCI-Houtzdale attacked Keitel on Aug. 2 after they returned from their work assignments, according to state police. Keitel was airlifted to Altoona Hospital and died nine days later, the incident report says.
Clearfield County's district attorney couldn't be reached for comment on whether the cellmate, unnamed in the police report, will be charged.
Michele Walker Keitel had two children, whom her parents adopted after her death. Her son, Phillip Walker, died in a car accident in 2010 when he was 18. Her daughter, Abbee Walker, 18, attends college and is studying to become a medical professional, Charles Walker said. He declined to say where she is enrolled.
Throughout the process, the couple have done what they can to shield their grandchildren from public scrutiny and give them as normal a life as possible, Walker said.
Janet Walker, Michele Walker Keitel's mother, said the appeals took a toll on her family.
"It was very stressful for 16 years, almost," she said.
Michele Walker Keitel's sister, Charlene McGeary of Beaver Falls, said she forgave William Keitel long ago and hoped he asked for forgiveness before he died, but she is glad the appeals are over.
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NEARLY £3million has been secured to help protect people in Cannington from flooding.
The Environment Agency announced this week work would begin in the next financial year on 93 schemes nationwide, ranging from £250,000 projects to one costing more than £80million.
They include a £2.77million project for Cannington, and a £320,000 scheme on the River Brue at West Huntspill.
Paul Gainey, from the Environment Agency, said: "We inherited the existing Cannington flood scheme from the local authority, but until recently we were unable to deliver it because of funding constraints.
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I am a great fan of the late John Garfield. If you are a Garfield buff,
it may surprise you to learn that anyone would consider Hollywood
Canteen a great Garfield film since he's on screen for such a very
short time and since he did so many more "substantive" vehicles like
"Body and Soul", "Gentleman's Agreement", "The Breaking Point", and
"Force of Evil".
But you'd have to understand that the idea for the real Hollywood Canteen originated with Garfield, supposedly after he paid a visit to the famous Stage Door Canteen in New York. He got together with Bette Davis, and between them they persuaded all the major studios to support a similar place in Hollywood where servicemen could relax, have fun, and mingle with movie stars.
The movie's plot is utterly preposterous, but that makes no difference. The chemistry between stars Joan Leslie and Robert Hutton is wonderful. Joan's role was originally to have been played by Ann Sheridan, but she turned it down because she, too, thought the idea of a soldier on leave falling in love with a movie star at the Canteen and actually getting a chance to spend some with her was ridiculous.
In my opinion, Joan turned out to be absolutely perfect. She was quite young when the movie was made (only 18 or 19), but one of Warner Brothers' most popular actresses of the early 1940s.
Formal reviews of Hollywood Canteen at the time it was released tended to pan the movie, even though it was a commercial success. But for today's audiences it's two hours of great fun. There are terrific song and dance numbers by some of Hollywood's best.
The great irony of this movie has to do with what happened to John Garfield. Declared 4-F because of a heart condition, Garfield repeatedly tried to enlist but was turned down. He gave tirelessly of himself, entertaining troops in USO shows stateside and in Europe. Even Bette Davis acknowledged that he was the driving force behind the Canteen.
So it is inconceivable to me that someone who gave so much of himself to the war effort could have been blacklisted as a communist sympathizer. His career and his life were ruined, and he died suddenly in May, 1952.
As the great playwright, Clifford Odets, wrote in his letter to The New York Times the Sunday after Garfield died, "Despite any and all gossip to the contrary, I, who was in a position to know, state without equivocation that of all his possessions Garfield was proudest of his American heritage, even rudely so."
Anyway, enough of this heavy stuff. If you get a chance to see Hollywood Canteen, don't miss it. It's great entertainment.
If you want suspense, drama, excitement - find another movie. This is pure
entertainment with a huge cast of top name stars. The story is a poor
excuse to parade the big names, but who cares about plot when you have this
historical document demonstrating how "old fashion decent folks" used to
behave. The canteen was real, the stars banded together to do their part
for the war effort. As a retired military officer I remember the good days
when the military was respected and treated just as good as it was shown in
the movie.
I could never imagine todays self centered stars banding together to do something similar to the Hollywood canteen. Hurray for Hollywood - the real entertainment folks with true talent.
Be ready to sit back and be gloriously entertained for 2 hours. The Hollywood Canteen was a real place that was the idea of John Garfield who enlisted the help of Bette Davis and they took it from there. Bette got Jules Stein (head of Warner Brothers) involved and it really took off from there. Then they made the movie, the bulk of the proceeds went to the Hollywood Canteen. The stars just keep on coming and they all put on a show. Here is your chance to see them virtually in their prime or heading into their prime. Nothing boring here. Then there is the love story between Joan Leslie and Robert Hutton (there was a tremendous chemistry between them on the screen). Sure it would never happen in real life but it certainly would be every soldier's fantasy that it could happen. And that would keep a lot of spirits up in cold fox holes. I can see why it was such a success when it came out. The Hollywood Canteen closed after V-J day. It had $500,000 left in bank account. That was used to set up a foundation to fund projects for the armed services and it is still going today!
Hollywoodcanteen was made in 1944 as World War II was hitting it's
peak. This star-studded film, captures a time now long gone-the glamor
which was Hollywood.
Robert Hutton plays Corporal Slim Green. A purple-heart winner on a one week leave in Hollywood, California. After catching the local sights, he goes to the Hollywoodcanteen for servicemen in the hopes of meeting his dream girl, Joan Leslie. The innocence of this romance is a real trip down memory lane; when a kiss, a gentle touch, and a starry-eyed stare meant everything.
Dane Clark as Hutton's sidekick from New York, Sgt. Nolan, steals the show. Clark is at his finest, as the wounded buddy trying his best to find a girl of his own. He finally does in the stunningly beautiful Janis Paige. As Angela, Paige is witty, sexy, and sets the screen ablaze.
The farewell ending at the train station (re-acted in the 1979 Richard Gere film, YANKS), is one of the most moving and romantic in screen history.
An enjoyable, upbeat, romantic, and entertaining movie.
"Hollywood Canteen" is the story of the actual organization that fed
and entertained soldiers during World War II, started by Bette Davis
and John Garfield, both of whom appear in the film. Actual female movie
stars served as hostesses and danced with the lonely soldiers. In this
story, Slim (Robert Hutton) meets his fantasy woman, Joan Leslie, at
the Canteen, and when he later becomes the one millionth man to enter
the Canteen, he's allowed to choose her as his date for the weekend.
Dane Clark plays his buddy.
If you were at Warner Brothers in the '40s, you were in this movie, with very few exceptions. There was some wonderful musical performing as well, tops in my book being Carmen Cavallaro and Jack Benny's duet on the violin with Joseph Szigeti. You can also hear the Andrews Sisters, Roy Rogers and Trigger, Eddie Cantor, Benny Goodman and many others.
All of the women looked stunning, including Davis, Alexis Smith, Eleanor Parker, Jane Wyman, Joan Leslie, Barbara Stanwyck, Ida Lupino, Joan Crawford, and an unbelievably young and gorgeous Janis Paige. There were also appearances by Dennis Morgan, Jack Carson, Sidney Greenstreet, Helmet Dantine, Paul Henried, and Peter Lorre.
It was all very interesting but some of the numbers went on a bite long. However, if you're of that era, it will bring back some tremendous memories. Hutton (Barbara Hutton's cousin) was an interesting actor, likable and very reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart. He continued to work in Hollywood for another 30 years but never achieved stardom. Most fascinating to me was seeing and hearing Kitty Carlisle as she performed "Once to Every Heart," realizing that this film was made 62 years ago - and Kitty just performed her nightclub act, at 95, in New York City. God bless her.
By the way, female servicewomen were not allowed in the Hollywood Canteen. I can't remember who it was, but eventually someone started tea dances for the women soldiers to give them someplace to go on leave. For shame.
I've got a weak spot when it comes to these all star extravaganzas
which can never be again. With the old Hollywood studio system gone
there's no place where all this talent can gather under one roof for
the same picture. Put a film like this today it would have the budget
of a second world country.
The plots of these things are invariably silly, in this one it's GI Robert Hutton becoming the one millionth serviceman to enter the Hollywood Canteen and he gets an all expense weekend there with the girl of his dreams, Warner Brothers star Joan Leslie. That was part of the mythology of the day, if the film were done at Columbia Rita Hayworth might have been the object of Hutton's desires. That one I can believe a little more.
The Hollywood Canteen in real life was the inspiration and personal project of Bette Davis and John Garfield and they preside over the film and it's many guest stars, mostly from the Warner Brothers lot.
One exception to the rule was Roy Rogers who came over from Republic Pictures and brought the Sons of the Pioneers with him. I wonder what Herbert J. Yates got out of Jack Warner for Rogers's services? Anyway Roy gets to introduce the Cole Porter classic Don't Fence Me In in this film.
Later on the Andrews Sisters sing it and they had a big hit record with Don't Fence Me In with Decca though they sang it with a well known crooner from that other studio Paramount for Decca Records.
Joan Crawford made her first appearance at Warner Brothers in this film after leaving MGM. She dances with GI Dane Clark who after seeing combat in the Pacific faints at the realization he's dancing with JOAN CRAWFORD. Those were the days.
Still I love these films so.
Simple story that would inspire any soldier or soldier to be. Serve
your country and you could be rewarded with being supported and
entertained by top Movie Stars!
Two soldiers on leave wander thru Hollywood and Vine area and there they find the Hollywood Canteen, a USO for all branches of the service. Many famous actresses and actors volunteer to entertain and/or dance with lonely servicemen, chat with the homesick men, and serve the young soldiers food and drink.
Our story follows one of the soldiers that has a crush on actress Joan Leslie and his dream of meeting the beautiful actress. Suddenly he gets a real "Hollywood" welcome by becoming the 1 millionth man to enter the USO canteen. His prize, a date with the Hollywood Actress of his choice.
Fun to see Bette Davis, Joan Leslie, Joan Crawford, Jane Wyman, and many more famous women in their dewy youth. Great to see handsome John Garfield, Alan Hale, Jack Carson,+ more in their younger years.
Great entertainment by Roy Rogers, Dorsey Band, Andrew Sisters and Eddie Cantor.
The film is an excellent period piece... one of those Hollywood wartime spectaculars that sort of carries out that sense of wartime thrift -- use just enough plot to glue the songs lightly together, and make sure you wave the flag enough to produce some enthusiasm for the "Buy War Bonds" trailer. The plot's thin, the music's good, the dancing OK, and it's actually pretty cool to see stars being "themselves." Peter Lorre and Sidney Greenstreet are hilarious in a two-minute gag that evokes "The Maltese Falcon."
This movie in and of itself is only a curio piece, During the war (WWII), there was a Hollywood Canteen staffed by celebrities for military personnel and this film grew out of that effort. What is worth watching are the musical numbers, particularly one fairly early in the movie, called, "The General Jumped at Dawn" by a group called, "The Golden Gate Quartet". They're excellent and this is the only place I've ever seen or heard of them. I don't know what happened to them. but for me, they are the highlight of the movie! Not a great movie, but worth your time nonetheless.
A slim story, a grab-bag of musical interludes (some good, some bad),
"Hollywood Canteen" is a long, uneven tribute to the great Hollywood Canteen
begun by stars like Bette Davis and John Garfield.
But, oh that corn! The story features a star-struck soldier (Robert Hutton) with a yen to meet Joan Leslie. The storyline spins around their meeting, their romance, misunderstandings and--well, the usual Hollywood bittersweet ending as he goes off to war.
Along the way there are some nice bits by the Warner contract players, the best of which are Jack Benny (and violin), Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Paul Henried and Barbara Stanwyck. Good music by Carmen Cavallaro and His Orchestra, Sons of the Pioneers and The Andrews Sisters. Fun to see Roy Rogers and Trigger as he does "Don't Fence Me In".
But the script is a sappy thing, a hodge-podge of well-worn cliches that defeats Dane Clark (as a rather brash, obnoxious kind of soldier) and everyone else--mushy and sentimental and corny to the nth degree. A nice surprise is Bette Davis--she looks wonderful and gives a charming and natural performance as herself.
Ann Sheridan refused to play the role of the movie star and was replaced by Joan Leslie. She said it was unrealistic to depict the romance between a movie star and a starry-eyed soldier as ever happening at the canteen. I guess she knew what she was doing.
If you enjoy star-filled musicals, take a peek instead at "Thank Your Lucky Stars", a much more entertaining piece of silliness with an all-star cast.
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Carl Froch has two options according to Andre Ward: "He has to rematch [George] Groves or try to avenge his loss to me."read more
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer plans to have Canelo Alvarez fight three times in 2014. Puerto Rican star Miguel Cotto and middleweight champ Sergio Martinez are among the top opponent considerations for Alvarez.read more
Andre Ward on a rematch with Carl Froch in England: "Froch's promoter needs to show how bad he wants it."read more
Carl Froch retained his IBF super middleweight title and earned revenge in his competitive 12-round rematch with Mikkel Kessler, who he beat by unanimous decision at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday.read more
Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler weighed 167.9 and 166.7, respectively, in advance of Saturday's HBO-televised super middleweight clash.read more
IBF super middleweight beltholder and THE RING's No. 1-rated 168 pounder Carl Froch has the home advantage on Saturday against THE RING's No. 2-rated super middleweight Mikkel Kessler, who win their first clash by unanimous decision.read more
Unbeaten three-division titlewinner Abner Mares on a potential matchup with prospect Gary Russell Jr.: "Whenever this fight with Gary Russell were to happen, we'll find out then if I'm tailor-made for him."read more
Andre Ward, who has faced and defeated both Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch, wiill be a ringside commentator for Saturday's rematch between the super middleweight rivals.read more
Going into the anticipated HBO-televised Mikkel Kessler-Carl Froch rematch this Saturday, HBO commentator Jim Lampley considers Froch the better fighter and Kessler the better boxer.read more
IBF super middleweight titleholder Carl Froch has struck a deal to face WBA interim beltholder Mikkel Kessler in a rematch. Kessler defeated Froch by unanimous decision in April of 2010.read more
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Republican ideas about religious freedom are just bizarre – how is insisting everyone live according to your particular religious beliefs, how is forcing everyone to allow you to lead prayers to your particular god at school board meetings and so forth, promote religious freedom?
If I am forced to live according to your religious tenets, where are my religious freedoms? If I am not allowed contraception because your religion is opposed to it, where are my religious freedoms? What if as a woman you want an abortion and you are told, "no, that's against my religion"? If I have to listen to you lead a prayer to your god while I am forced to sit in silence, where are my religious freedoms?
Rob Boston of Americans United noted this discrepancy as it relates to the Catholic Church:
But to the bishops, "religious liberty" has a very specific meaning. The church hierarchy tends to use the term when seeking to have church dogma written into law for all Americans to follow or when they're demanding exemptions from general laws that apply to all groups.
Yeah…that's not really religious liberty. It's only religious liberty if we all have the same religious liberties. Otherwise its special rights.
Republicans don't seem to see the irony. They simply keep insisting that their religious freedoms are being infringed because they can't do whatever they want while we…sit on our hands.
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Justin Timberlake Premieres Video on EllenTV.com [VIDEO]
Justin Timberlake premiered a one minute clip of his latest video for 'Not A Bad Thing' on the Ellen Degeneres Show today. 'Not a Bad Thing' is the third single from Part 2 of 2 to Justin's '20/20 Experience'.
The video is centered around a search for a couple that got engaged on a train. The guy
proposed to his girl by playing Justin's 'Not a Bad Thing' then dropped down on one knee and proposed.
Two documentarians decided to look for the couple that they find inspiring and romantic.
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Australian singer-guitarist Courtney Barnett seemed to come out of nowhere last year with a pair of fantastic EPs that were collected in the States as The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas. Her laid-back delivery brought some Pavement comparisons, but that doesn't tell the whole story—especially live, where Barnett and her trio rev things up considerably. The Breeders' 1993 classic seemed like a perfect fit when Barnett chose it, and it turns out the song was a starting point for Barnett's debut full-length, which will presumably be out later this year. Enjoy.
Here's where we've been and where we're going with this year's Undercover:
Lydia Loveless covered Echo & The Bunnymen
Eagulls covered The Stone Roses
The Coathangers covered The Go-Go's
Tokyo Police Club covered Wheatus
Andrew Jackson Jihad covered Stone Temple Pilots
Hamilton Leithauser covered John Cougar
Ben Watt and Bernard Butler covered Wang Chung
Pet Shop Boys, "West End Girls"
Arrested Development, "Tennessee"
The Jam, "A Town Called Malice"
Mountain Goats, "The Best Ever Death Metal Band In Denton"
TV On The Radio, "Wolf Like Me"
Asia, "Heat Of The Moment"
Vampire Weekend, "A-Punk"
Squeeze, "Tempted"
T'Pau, "Heart & Soul"
Elvis Costello, "Alison"
Pulp, "Babies"
Green Day, "When I Come Around"
Yes, "Owner Of A Lonely Heart"
Rush, "Limelight"
PJ Harvey, "O Stella"


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It's December, everyone! That means eggnog, Christmas cookies and lots of fun holiday makeup looks. Here's what I've been loving recently.
1) Lisa Eldridge's Long Lasting Makeup for a Night Out: This is a rather old video, but it's such a great look, and Lisa's Prada dress is fun to look at.
2) Walker's Crisps: This is a British potato chip brand (crisps if you live in the UK). I like the range of flavors and the lack of greasiness on my hands after I consume a bag. It also tastes more natural than American potato chip brands.
3) Guerilla Feminism: This is a social commentary site that focuses on women's rights and issues. They're trying to raise funds to build a website. If you want to check them out, they're on Facebook. I read their page everyday and I learn something new each time.
4) The Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook: Throughout the month of November (which was Native American Heritage Month), I posted Native food recipes on my other blog, The Cat Lady Cook. This cookbook was one I referenced many, many times. You can buy it here.
5) Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Red Velvet: I swatched this shade a while ago. It gives me a deep red lip color without any dryness, patchiness or smearing. It even fades in a pretty way, which is unheard of for a red lip color. It's my go-to red lipstick for now.
What have you all been enjoying recently?


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Recently named Baruch's College's Valentín Lizana y Parragué Chair of Latin American Studies, Prof. Ana Yolanda Ramos-Zayas joined ABC's Sunday morning show, Tiempo, on February 19. The Professor spoke about the College's efforts around furthering education on the critical issues of Latinos and Latin American studies. Watch it now.
The Baruch VITA program, which services low to moderate-income residents, many of whom do not speak English, was featured on a recent News12 Brooklyn airing. Reporter Nicole Ryan visited the Sunset Park, Brooklyn VITA location where IRS-certified Baruch College student volunteers were offering tax assistance to the local community. Go to the video.
I am concerned about recent press reports alleging invasive surveillance involving students of the Islamic faith at several colleges, including some within The City University of New York system. Neither the University nor its colleges were informed by law enforcement entities of surveillance activities. In addition, the University has no information as to the basis for such activities. View full statement
On Wednesday, May 30th, Baruch College will celebrate its Forty-Seventh Commencement Exercises at the Jacob Javits Convention Center North. Please join your colleagues in an academic procession as we honor our Baruch graduates and their accomplishments on this very auspicious occasion. Your role in the success of our graduates has been integral. It is only fitting that you participate and bear witness to the joy and pride of the parents, family and friends of our graduates. There will be two commencement ceremonies, beginning at 10:30 am and at 3:00 pm respectively. Each ceremony will consist of both undergraduate and graduate students. As always, lunch will be served to all faculty and staff, giving you the opportunity to not only spend some time with your colleagues, but to reflect back on the past year and your accomplishments in getting our students to the next step in their life's journey.
Faculty and staff may also participate as graduation marshals at both commencement exercises. Your presence and assistance on this day is critical. These ceremonies involve over ten thousand graduates and guests. We need your help with guest and degree candidate seating, crowd control, as well as the robing of faculty and students.
To confirm your attendance at commencement, to volunteer as a marshal and/or to order your academic regalia, please complete this form. Commencement faculty regalia is available at no cost to members of the faculty and staff. However, it is important that you place your order no later than Friday, March 30th. More info
This free industry event will explore and demonstrate the use of XBRL as well as other alternative analytical methods such as internet data mining, financial community blogs, RSS news feeds, and new quantitative analysis investment strategies. This conference is brought to you by NYSSA's Improved Corporate Reporting Committee, the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity and XBRL US, the non-profit consortium for XBRL reporting. More info and registration
Reinventing Landscape challenges our view of landscape and poses a panorama of alternate possibilities. All of the artists in this exhibition approach the landscape from unique perspectives, using metaphorical rather than literal translations of nature. The exhibition includes paintings by artists Jake Berthot, Rimer Cardillo, Naoto Nakagawa, Alexis Rockman, Mark Tansey, Hai Tao, Ryo Toyonaga, and John Torreano, and sculpture by Mel Kendrick. More info
The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) hosted its annual basketball awards luncheon on Thursday afternoon at the Water Club in New York City.
Bearcat Jessica Duleba won the MVP award in addition to being named an All-Star along with player Folashade Akindes. Men's basketball player Chris Beauchamp was also given CUNYAC First Team Honors for the second straight year. More info on the awards and players can be found here.
What is our relationship to justice? Who does justice serve? When and how should we fight for justice? In a time where celebrity court cases and high-profile crimes are all over the news and protests over injustices have erupted in New York and around the globe, questions of what is just, and how justice is even defined, are more relevant than ever. The CUNY Creative Arts Team's CAT Youth Theatre will explore many facets of justice in its upcoming original production of Seeking Justice. More info
The New York Flute Club continues its 92nd concert season at Baruch Performing Arts Center with Maron Khoury of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. More info
Below is a listing of the remaining courses offered for March 2012 from the Office of Professional Development and Learning Management (CUNY University Training). To register for one or more courses, please complete the application located here and fax the completed application to Andrew Smilowitz in the Office of Human Resources at 646-660-6614 or e-mail your application firstname.lastname@example.com no later than seven days before the class date. Most courses are free or have a reasonable fee that will be charged to the College, not to individual department budgets.
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Tuesday, March 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fundamentals of Effective Presentations (C9114)
Location: Central Office at 41st Street
Learn to deal with anxiety, use visual aids to underscore key points, and handle questions and comments with confidence.
Thursday, March 8 – Friday, March 9 (2 days), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Performance Management and Six Sigma: An Introduction to Quality and Productivity Improvement (C9287)
Location: Central Office at 57th Street
For Directors, Managers, and Supervisors
SIX SIGMA is a systematic method of improving quality through team problem solving. Learn the basics of both systems and how to apply some of their techniques to hold staff accountable for measurable results while at the same time creating a positive work environment.
Tuesday, March 13 – Wednesday March 14 (2 days), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Essentials for Successful Project Management (C1234)
Location: Central Office at 57th Street
For Managers, Supervisors, and Professionals
Learn to identify and define project objectives, efficiently and effectively coordinate project tasks, and apply the right processes and tools for managing a project team.
Friday, March 16, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Excel Level 1 (WTT141)
Location: Baruch College
Prerequisite: Working Knowledge of Word Level 1
Learn to create, edit and format Excel worksheets. An introduction to formulas, functions and the chart wizard also will be presented.
Tuesday, March 20, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Situational Leadership II Workshop (C9129)
Location: Central Office at 57th Street
For Directors, Managers, and Supervisors
Situational Leadership II is a comprehensive and practical method of effectively managing and developing people, time, and resources by diagnosing needs and responding with the appropriate leadership style.
Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Maximizing Your Role On Your Team (C9111)
Location: Central Office at 57th Street
For Professional Staff
Participants will experience the benefits of teamwork as a method for improving performance and productivity, while analyzing their role on a team using a team-style inventory.
Friday, March 30, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Excel Level 2 (WTT241)
Location: Baruch College
Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 course or placement via on-line assessment
Learn to rotate chart text, plot data, work with objects, and sort and protect data. Create headers and footers, sparklines, and work with formulas and functions (such as "If" functions).
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Steve Jobs is not the only one who knows a thing or two about event marketing. Check out Damian Koh's photos of the launch of the new iPhone 3GS in Singapore Friday night.
By 8 p.m., according to SingTel, Apple's (aapl) exclusive local carrier, between 1,500 and 2,000 eager customers had gathered outside company headquarters for the festivities, with many more expected over next two days.
"On average," executive vice president Yuen Kuan Moon told Channel NewsAsia, "a customer during the peak period will queue between anywhere for three to four hours."
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Some people waited a lot longer than that. Jackson Low, 29, a medical test subject recruiter, was second in line for the iPhone 3G last year. Just to be sure, he arrived 11 hours early this year and was both first in line and first to walk out of SingTel headquarters with a new iPhone 3GS. (See photo, left.)
To help build excitement -- and swell the crowd -- SingTel staged fireworks and a confetti drop worthy of a Republican National Convention. Waiting customers were ushered through three "experience zones" to keep them entertained.
But the biggest draw -- besides the iPhone itself -- may have been the presence of television actress Felicia Chin (right) one of Singapore's top 10 most popular "female artistes" for three years, according to Star Awards, and winner of two of 2008's top 8 most likeable female characters (Lin Fei in The Golden Path and Tao Haitong in Love Blossoms).
Koh caught Chin in a quiet moment with a new iPhone 3GS for which we suspect she didn't have to wait in line. Or, for that matter, pay for.
Thanks to iPhone Asia's Dan Butterfield for the tip.
Photos courtesy of Damian Koh.
UPDATE: It turns out the photos don't quite do justice to the magnitude of the event. For a video shot by one of the first customers in line, see 3GS insanity in Singapore.


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The AFL has opted against moving Friday night's NAB Cup grand final to the MCG.
With Collingwood and Essendon set to clash in their first grand final since 1990, a large crowd is expected at Etihad Stadium.
Collingwood president Eddie McGuire and his Essendon counterpart David Evans discussed the potential shift yesterday and raised the possibility with AFL officials.
But the league decided the timeframe was too tight and the match has instead been upgraded to a 'designated seat match'.
Earlier today, AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou confirmed the league would consider moving the game and said ticket sales, originally scheduled to start at 9am, had been postponed.
"We're looking at it this morning, but it's unlikely," Demetriou told Triple M radio on Monday.
"There's a couple of issues logistically. One, we've booked Etihad.
"Secondly, our ticket sales are supposed to go on sale at 9 o'clock this morning. We've pushed that back to 10.30 to have a look at it, but if we do move the game there are some things to be worked out with the ticket agents, so we probably couldn't get tickets on sale for a day or a day and a half."
Evans said he spoke to Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stephen Gough about the logistics of relocating the pre-season grand final.
"They'd need to know about it within the next 24 hours because they've got to move wickets, put goalposts up and all sorts of things," Evans told Triple M.
"Ed and I spent a fair bit of time yesterday. The AFL were terrific, by the way, with the way they swung into action yesterday afternoon."
Essendon will be striving to win its first silverware since the dominant 2000 season, while Collingwood is aiming to win its first pre-season title since 1979.
There have only been two pre-season deciders played at the MCG. In 1997 a massive crowd of 74,786 saw Carlton defeat Geelong, and in 2000 Essendon downed North Melbourne before 56,720. The latter crowd would almost be accomodated at Etihad.
The biggest ever crowd to watch a pre-season match was the 75,533 who witnessed Essendon's defeat of Richmond in 1993 at VFL Park. The clash of a resurgent St Kilda and reigning day premiers Carlton attracted 66,888 to the same venue in 1996.
Crowds to recent pre-season grand finals have been underwhelming. A reasonable 42,381 saw the Western Bulldogs defeat St Kilda by 40 points last March, but only 37,277 watched Geelong thump Collingwood in 2009, and St Kilda's defeat of Adelaide in 2008 drew a paltry 26,823 to AAMI Stadium.
Collingwood v Essendon remains one of the league's biggest drawing line-ups, having drawn more than 50,000 fans to home and away games 44 times, second only to Collingwood v Carlton (47).
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The Unauthorised Encampments Order, already operates in England and Wales.
It will not come into force in Northern Ireland until the Housing Executive provides an adequate number of transit sites.
Derek Hanway, of the Belfast Travellers Support Group, said the legislation was not needed and that the problem had been blown out of proportion.
He said: "The problem really has been blown out of proportion in terms of media profile of travellers and gypsies in England.
"And really the problem in Northern Ireland is that we don't have sufficient transit site accommodation for the small number of travellers who cannot find a legal place to stop."


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This chicken loves playing with dogs.
Why We Love It:
Meet Grandma Hippie Chick, Mother of the famous Henrietta hatched on a Kentucky farm, Grandma Hippie Chick flew the family coop pursuing her dream of becoming a flower child. Barefoot, beaded and playing music on street corners, she eventually made her way to the Chickenstock Festival of '69, where 500,000 birds flocked for 3 days of music & peace that would change the world. It was at Chickenstock that she conceived Henrietta in a blur of psychedelic hormones and free love. Hippie Chick, now a mother hen, settled down on a quiet farm in America's heartland. Now living an unruffled life watching over Henrietta's chicks, Grandma still embraces her inner bohemian by channeling flower power every day with the groovy music of her summer of love.
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Small is about 8.5" long.
Large is about 12.5" long.