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TY - JOUR T1 - Dust: small-scale processes with global consequences JF - EOS Transactions, American Geophysical Union Y1 - 2011 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Miller, M.E. A1 - Bullard, J. E. A1 - Reynolds, R. L. A1 - Ballantine, J.-A. C. A1 - Schepanski, K. A1 - Todd, M. C. A1 - Belnap, J A1 - Baddock, M. C. A1 - Gill, T. E. KW - JRN KW - small-scale processes VL - 92 IS - 29 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - The ecology of dust JF - Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment Y1 - 2011 A1 - Field, J. P. A1 - Reynolds, R. L. A1 - Belnap, J A1 - Breshears, DD A1 - Neff, J. C. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Whicker, J. J. A1 - Painter, TH A1 - Ravi, S. A1 - Reheis, M. C. KW - JRN KW - wind erosion AB -
Wind erosion and associated dust emissions play a fundamental role in many ecological processes and provide important biogeochemical connectivity at scales ranging from individual plants up to the entire globe. Yet, most ecological studies do not explicitly consider dust-driven processes, perhaps because most relevant research on aeolian (wind-driven) processes has been presented in a geosciences rather than an ecological context. To bridge this disciplinary gap, we provide a general overview of the ecological importance of dust, examine complex interactions between wind erosion and ecosystem dynamics from the scale of plants and surrounding space to regional and global scales, and highlight specific examples of how disturbance affects these interactions and their consequences. It is likely that changes in climate and intensification of land use will lead to increased dust production from many drylands. To address these issues, environmental scientists, land managers, and policy makers need to consider wind erosion and dust emissions more explicitly in resource management decisions.VL - 8 IS - 8 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Impacts of atmospheric nutrient deposition on marine productivity: Roles of nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron JF - Global Biogeochemical Cycles Y1 - 2011 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Kubilay, N. A1 - Prospero, J. M. A1 - Sarin, M. M. A1 - Surapipith, V. A1 - Uematsu, M. A1 - Zhuo, T. A1 - Baker, A. R. A1 - Tegen, I. A1 - Mahowald, N. M. A1 - Dentener, F. J. A1 - Duce, R. A. A1 - Galloway, J.N. A1 - Hunter, K. A. A1 - Kanakidou, M. KW - JRN KW - phosphorus VL - 25 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Responses of wind erosion to climate-induced vegetation changes on the Colorado Plateau JF - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Y1 - 2011 A1 - Munson, Seth M. A1 - Belnap, Jayne. A1 - Okin, G.S. KW - JRN VL - 108 UR - www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1014947108 IS - 10 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Combined effects of impervious surface and vegetation cover on air temperature variations in a rapidly expanding desert city JF - GIScience & Remote Sensing Y1 - 2010 A1 - Myint, S.W. A1 - Brazel, A.J. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Buyantuyev, A. KW - JRN KW - vegetation cover VL - 47 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - The contribution of brown vegetation to vegetation dynamics JF - Ecology Y1 - 2010 A1 - Okin, G.S. KW - JRN KW - woodlands AB -
Indices of vegetation dynamics that include both green vegetation (GV) and non-photosynthetic vegetation (NPV), that is, brown vegetation, were applied to MODIS surface reflectance data from 2000 to 2006 for the southwestern United States. These indices reveal that the cover of NPV, a measure of vegetation brownness and a component of ecosystems worldwide, is highly variable in both space and time in the study region. In the more mesic regions of the study area, the timing of peaks in NPV appears to result from simple senescence of GV at the end of the growing season. In these regions, the amplitude of GV cyclicity dominates the total vegetation signal. In contrast, in arid and semiarid regions, the amplitude of cyclicity of NPV dominates the total vegetation signal, showing the vegetation of these regions to be unexpectedly dynamic. Shrublands of southwestern United States exhibit temporal behavior in which the annual peak in NPV cover precedes the annual peak in GV cover by a few months. Several explanations for this behavior are offered. This study shows the importance of vegetation indices that include NPV, or vegetation brownness, in understanding terrestrial ecosystem dynamics, as well as the response to change for these ecosystems.VL - 91 UR - bibliography/10-051.pdf IS - 3 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - A simple method to estimate threshold friction velocity in the field JF - Geophysical Research Letters Y1 - 2010 A1 - Li, Junran. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Herrick, Jeffrey E. A1 - Munson, SM A1 - Miller, M.E. A1 - Belnap, Jayne. KW - JRN AB - Nearly all wind erosion models require the specification of threshold friction velocity (TFV). Yet determining TFV of wind erosion in field conditions is difficult as it depends on both soil characteristics and distribution of vegetation or other roughness elements. While several reliable methods have been established for characterizing the spatial pattern characteristics of roughness elements, there is currently no simple, accurate method for quantifying soil surface effects on TFV. This study provides a physically-based, fast, and easy-to-apply method to estimate TFVs on both bare and protected surfaces. Wind tunnel experiments and a variety of ground measurements including air gun, pocket penetrometer, torvane, and roughness chain were conducted in Moab, Utah and cross-validated in the Mojave Desert, California. Patterns between TFV measured in wind tunnel and ground measurements were examined to identify the optimum method or combined methods for estimating TFV. The results show that TFVs were best predicted using the air gun and penetrometer measurements for crust-free or slightly crusted soils in Moab sites (R2=0.90, P<0.001). This empirical method, however, systematically underestimated TFVs in the Mojave Desert sites when compared to wind tunnel measurements. Further analysis showed that TFVs in the Mojave sites can be satisfactorily estimated with a correction of rock cover (R2=0.83, P<0.01), which is presumably the main cause of the underestimation of TFVs. The proposed method may be also applied to estimate TFVs in environments where other non-erodible elements such as woody debris and postharvest residuals are found. VL - 37 UR - bibliography/10-09.pdf ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Do changes in connectivity explain desertification? JF - BioScience Y1 - 2009 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Parsons, A.J. A1 - Wainwright, J. A1 - Herrick, J. E. A1 - Bestelmeyer, BT A1 - Peters, D.C. A1 - Fredrickson, E. KW - JRN KW - vegetation dynamics AB - Desertification, broad-scale land degradation in drylands, is a major environmental hazard facing inhabitants of the world's deserts as well as an important component of global change. There is no unifying framework that simply and effectively explains different forms of desertification. Here we argue for the unifying concept that diverse forms of desertification, and its remediation, are driven by changes in the length of connected pathways for the movement of fire, water and soil resources. Biophysical feedbacks exist that increase the length of connected pathways explaining the persistence of desertified landscapes around the globe. Management of connectivity in the context of environmental and socioeconomic change is essential to understand, and potentially reverse, the harmful effects of desertification.Desertification, broad-scale land degradation in drylands, is a major environmental hazard facing inhabitants of the world's deserts as well as an important component of global change. There is no unifying framework that simply and effectively explains different forms of desertification. Here we argue for the unifying concept that diverse forms of desertification, and its remediation, are driven by changes in the length of connected pathways for the movement of fire, water and soil resources. Biophysical feedbacks exist that increase the length of connected pathways explaining the persistence of desertified landscapes around the globe. Management of connectivity in the context of environmental and socioeconomic change is essential to understand, and potentially reverse, the harmful effects of desertification. VL - 59 UR - bibliography/09-007.pdf ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Modeling land-cover types using multiple endmember spectral mixture analysis JF - International Journal of Remote Sensing Y1 - 2009 A1 - Myint, S.W. A1 - Okin, G.S. KW - CAP VL - 30 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - A simplified data assimilation method for reconstructing time-series MODIS NDVI data JF - Advances in Space Research Y1 - 2009 A1 - Gu, J. A1 - Li, X. A1 - Huang, C. A1 - Okin, G.S. KW - JRN KW - time-series VL - 44 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Effects of wind erosion on the spatial heterogeneity of soil nutrients in two desert grassland communities JF - Biogeochemistry Y1 - 2008 A1 - Li, Junran. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Alvarez, Lorelei. A1 - Epstein, Howard. KW - JRN KW - soil nutrients KW - wind erosion AB - Wind is known to affect the spatial heterogeneity of soil resources in arid and semiarid systems, but multi-year, quantified observations are largely absent. We studied the effects of wind erosion on the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) and other soil nutrients at the Jornada Experimental Range, in southern New Mexico. Enhanced wind erosion was encouraged by grass cover reduction in a Sporobolus-mesquite dominated site (SM) and a Bouteloua-mesquite dominated site (BM). The scale and magnitude of spatial dependence for the soil analytes were quantified using geostatistical analyses. Results of this study show that soil organic matter related analytes such as SOC, TN, Navail, and SO4 2 are among the first to be eroded and redistributed; cations such as Ca2+ and Mg2+ may not be removed and redistributed significantly; and other ions such as K+, Na+ and Cl- showed no discernible pattern of change. Geostatistics show that wind appeared to increase the scale of spatial autocorrelation, but decrease the scale of spatial dependence of most soil analytes over 2–3 windy seasons. In the wind enhanced plot of the SM site, up to 99% of the spatial dependence of SOC was autocorrelated at the distance of 1.45 m before the initiation of wind erosion, but the spatial dependence dropped significantly to only 60% at a larger autocorrelation distance of 2.76 m after three windy seasons. Similar but less significant changes were observed for SOC in the BM site. Despite the differential effects of wind on the soil analytes, we conclude that the overall results of wind on the grass cover reduction plots are the disappearance of small, strong fertile islands, which may be related to grasses; and the reinforcement of large fertile islands, which are likely related to mesquite shrubs. In addition, the change of the spatial patterns of SOC and other soil nutrients induced by enhanced wind erosion may persist and reinforce soil islands associated with shrubs, thus allowing a positive feedback for further desertification in this arid grassland. VL - 88 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - The global distribution of atmospheric phosphorus deposition and anthropogenic impacts JF - Global Biogeochemical Cycles Y1 - 2008 A1 - Mahowald, N. A1 - Herut, B. A1 - Kubilay, N. A1 - Losno, R. A1 - Luo, C. A1 - Maenhaut, W. A1 - McGee, K. A. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Siefert, R. L. A1 - Tsukuda, S. A1 - Jickells, T. D. A1 - Baker, A. R. A1 - Artaxo, P. A1 - Benitez-Nelson, C. R. A1 - Bergametti, G. A1 - Bond, T. C. A1 - Chen, Y. A1 - Cohen, D. D. KW - JRN KW - phosphorus deposition VL - 22 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Habitat selection by a rare forest antelope: A multi-scale approach combining field data and imagery from three sensors JF - Remote Sensing of Environment Y1 - 2008 A1 - Estes, L. D. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Mwangi, A. G. A1 - Shugart, H.H. KW - JRN KW - topographic correction VL - 112 IS - 10 ER - TY - CHAP T1 - Land resources: forests and arid lands T2 - The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. Y1 - 2008 A1 - Ryan, M. G. A1 - Oren, R. A1 - Randerson, J. A1 - Schlesinger, W.H. A1 - Archer, S. R. A1 - Birdsey, R. A1 - Dahm, C. A1 - Heath, L. A1 - Hicke, J. A1 - Hollinger, D. A1 - Huxman, T. A1 - Okin, G.S. ED - Schimel, David KW - JRN KW - report AB - This synthesis and assessment report builds on an extensive scientific literature and series of recent assessments of the historical and potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on managed and unmanaged ecosystems and their constituent biota and processes. It identifies changes in resource conditions that are now being observed and examines whether these changes can be attributed in whole or part to climate change. It also highlights changes in resource conditions that recent scientific studies suggest are most likely to occur in response to climate change, and when and where to look for these changes. As outlined in the Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.3 (SAP 4.3) prospectus, this chapter will specifically address climate-related issues in forests and arid lands.In this chapter the focus is on the near-term future. In some cases, key results are reported out to 100 years to provide a larger context but the emphasis is on next 25-50 years. This nearer-term focus is chosen for two reasons. First, for many natural resources, planning and management activities already address these time scales through development of long-lived infrastructure, forest rotations, and other significant investments. Second, climate projections are relatively certain over the next few decades. Emission scenarios for the next few decades do not diverge from each other significantly because of the "inertia JF - The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States. T3 - Report by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research CY - Washington, DC., USA UR - http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-3/final-report/default.htm ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Spatial patterns of soil nutrients in two southern African savannas JF - Journal of Geophysical Research - Biogeosciences Y1 - 2008 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Mladenov, N. A1 - Wang, L. A1 - Cassel, D. A1 - Caylor, K. K. A1 - Ringrose, S. A1 - Macko, S.A. KW - JRN VL - 113 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Changes in the spatial variation of soil properties following shifting cultivation in a Mexican tropical dry forest JF - Biogeochemistry Y1 - 2007 A1 - Diekmann, Lucy O. A1 - Lawrence, Deborah. A1 - Okin, G.S. KW - JRN KW - tropical dry forest VL - 84 IS - 1 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Predicting leaf and canopy 15N compositions from reflectance spectra JF - Geophysical Research Letters Y1 - 2007 A1 - Wang, Lixin. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Wang, Jin. A1 - Epstein, Howard. A1 - Macko, Stephen A. KW - JRN KW - spectral reflectance AB -
We explored whether 15N concentration could be predicted from reflectance spectra of fresh leaves, and, if so, whether the spectral features were related to the 15N concentration on a canopy scale. Leaf scale reflectance (R) measurements were conducted in Ghanzi, Botswana using a spectrophotometer in March 2005 and canopy scale leaf R was measured in a series of successional fields in Northern Virginia, USA using the same instrument in September 2005. Results showed that there was a strong correlation between foliar 15N concentration and spectral data in both visible and near-infrared wavelength regions. Stepwise regressions showed that the first-difference of the log1/R [(log 1/R)'] could explain 76 to 92% of the variation in foliar ä15N, providing the most reliable correlations with foliar 15N at bands near 600 and 700 nm. The present study indicates the possibility of estimating fresh leaf 15N abundance from high-resolution reflectance at leaf and canopy levels.VL - 34 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Quantitative effects of vegetation cover on wind erosion and soil nutrient loss in a desert grassland of southern New Mexico, USA JF - Biogeochemistry Y1 - 2007 A1 - Li, Junran. A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Alvarez, Lorelei. A1 - Epstein, Howard. KW - JRN KW - windblown sediment AB - Wind is a key abiotic factor that influences the dynamics of arid and semiarid systems. We investigated two basic relationships on vegetation manipulation (grass cover reduction) plots at the Jornada Experimental Range in southern New Mexico: (1) wind erosion rates (horizontal mass flux and dust emission) versus vegetative cover, and (2) nutrient loss versus vegetative cover. The results indicate that wind erosion rates and nutrient loss by dust emission are strongly affected by plant cover; however, the importance of shrubs and grasses in reducing dust flux may not be equal. The dramatic increase of wind erosion between 75% grass cover reduction and 100% grass cover reduction suggests that sparsely distributed mesquites are relatively ineffective at reducing wind erosion and nutrient loss compared to grasses. Comparisons of nutrients between surface soils and wind blown dust indicate that aeolian transport is a major cause for the loss of soil nutrients in susceptible environments. We found that increased aeolian flux over three windy seasons (March 2004–July 2006) removed up to 25% of total organic carbon (TOC) and total nitrogen (TN) from the top 5 cm of soil, and about 60% of TOC and TN loss occurred in the first windy season (March–July 2004). The balance between net loss of nutrients by aeolian processes and the addition of nutrients by biotic processes changed from negative (net loss) to positive (net accumulation) between 50% grass cover reduction and 25% grass cover reduction. The estimated lifetime of surface soil TOC and TN of about 10 years on the plot with 100% grass cover reduction indicates that impacts of wind erosion on soil resources can occur on very short timescales. VL - 85 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Multiscale controls on and consequences of aeolian processes in landscape change in arid and semi-arid environments JF - Journal of Arid Environments Y1 - 2006 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Gillette, D. A1 - Herrick, J. E. KW - JRN KW - wind erosion AB - Aeolian processes are tightly linked to soil and vegetation change in deserts at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Wind influences patterns of vegetation and soil within the landscape, while these patterns control wind erosion at patch to landscape scales. Aggregated at larger scales, patterns in soil and vegetation distributions influence global distributions of dust and its biogeochemical impacts. Understanding the controls on aeolian processes is, therefore, important not only in understanding the biogeochemistry and land cover patterns in dryland environments but also in understanding global land cover, climate, and biogeochemistry. These relationships are poorly understood, particularly for structurally complex plant communities such as shrub-invaded grasslands. The objective of this paper is to review the controls on aeolian processes and their consequences at plant-interspace, patch-landscape, and regional-global scales. Based on this review, we define the requirements for a cross-scale model of wind erosion in structurally complex arid and semi-arid ecosystems. VL - 65 UR - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6WH9-4H1004J-1-1N&_cdi=6845&_user=1496926&_orig=browse&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F2006&_sk=999349997&view=c&wchp=dGLbVtb-zSkWA&md5=e74666463d89e6fd5315d4fde2958934&ie=/sdarticle.pdf ER - TY - CHAP T1 - Modelling wind erosion and dust emission on vegetated surfaces T2 - Spatial Modeling of the Terrestrial Environment Y1 - 2004 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Gillette, D. A. ED - Barr, S. L. eds. KW - JRN KW - modelling KW - wind erosion JF - Spatial Modeling of the Terrestrial Environment PB - Wiley, and Sons, Ltd ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Degradation of sandy arid shrubland environments: observations, process modelling, and management implications JF - Journal of Arid Environments Y1 - 2001 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Bruce, Murray. A1 - Schlesinger, W.H. KW - JRN KW - wind erosion AB - Field remote sensing, and modelling observations from a degraded Mojave Desert shrubland were used to develop a model of the progressive degradation of areas adjacent to sites of direct anthropogenic disturbance. Aeolian removal and transport and dust, sand, and litter are the primary mechanisms of degradation, killing plants by burial and abrasion, interrupting natural processes of nutrient accumulation, and allowing the loss of soil resources by abiotic transport. It is concluded that any arid shrubland with wind-erodible soils is susceptible to degradation, and where possible development of these lands should be avoided. VL - 47 ER - TY - CHAP T1 - Desertification in an arid shrubland in the southwestern United States T2 - Land Degradation Y1 - 2001 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Murray, B. A1 - Schlesinger, W.H. ED - Conacher, A. J. ed. KW - desertification KW - JRN KW - shrubland JF - Land Degradation PB - Kluwer Academic Publishers CY - Dordrecht ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Distribution of vegetation in wind-dominated landscapes: implications for wind erosion modeling and landscape processes JF - Journal of Geophysical Research Y1 - 2001 A1 - Okin, G.S. A1 - Gillette, D. A. KW - aeolian KW - JRN KW - wind erosion VL - 106 ER -


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Each and every Monday during the regular season starting on Labor Day (9/3), the MSA Sports Network will rank the top ten football teams in each classification. With days to go before the 2012 WPIAL football season kicks off, we present our Preseason Top Ten teams. This article, we present the Top Ten in Class A.
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Wed, 08/29/2012 - 9:47pmI'm interested to know the thought process on a couple of these rankings? First i find it hard to believe any team in the now defunct Tri County South other then Beth-Center can be a top 10 team. Then an Eastern conf team doesnt come in until #7? It looks like there's a couple missing if anything. In my opinion a couple havent proven anything, and others I think lost more then the rankings show. By far without question the Black Hills is the toughest conference. One question that gets to me is the WPIAL moved teams around in A to make it more balanced & competitive. Looks like they did that, but how does Beth Center not get moved? The rest of those teams will have great competition. But BC still being there seems ridiculous. Not one challenging game now. Anyway, My order would be as follows:1. Clairton 2. Sto-Rox 3. Rochester 4. Brentwood 5. Springdale 6. Beth Center 7. Bishop Canevin 8. Monessen 9. Avonworth 10. OLSH. I might be off on a couple give or take, but I think it's closer to reality. That last spot can be debated with a couple others. But I'll go with it.
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 9:29amI find it interesting that Laurel is not in these rankings. Laurel was a contender in the tough AA with the likes of Aliquippa, and Beaver Falls. They are also the only team to beat Clairton in the past 47 games. Don't under estimate the Spartans - we will see a lot from them in the "Big Seven"!
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 7:48pmThere is no doubt on the top two... Although i find it very amusing that the that the one team not in the top ten beat the number one Clairton bears and humiliated Beth center no. 5 three years ago..their last season in single a. I'll just say people should stop crying about the blackhills conference when the big seven will be just as good
Thu, 08/30/2012 - 9:49pmWith all due respect, In the Big 9, it's Sto-Rox and Rochester & then we'll see. Maybe OLSH & Laurel....who knows. But the argument that the Black Hills shouldn't be talked about over the Big 9...and the Big 9 will be just as good? ....wow...... with what Clairton, Brentwood, & Bishop Canevin have coming back, combined with adding "consistent" playoff teams in Monessen (often a higher team), Fort Cherry, Chartiers-Houston, California, & Serra..........come on now? Of course everyone's looking at the black hills. The Big 9 doesn't stack up even if Laurel was great this year. Look at the other teams on both sides from top to bottom. The teams I mentioned from the Hills are in the playoffs year in year out. I don't think the same can be said for that conference once you get below those top 2. Now as far as Laurel...they may very well have a good team this year. I hope they do. But to make them comparable based on beating Clairton in 09? I'll respond by saying they beat Clairton 15-8 to start that season (3 years ago). But then lost to them 33-0 at the end of the season. Add to that, the year before that they lost 41-0 to Clairton. If anything, that means they caught Clairton on a very rare "off" day and otherwise were in the same boat as the rest of the teams in single A (was no match for Clairton). And I won't even speak on the Beth Center win because they weren't even the best team in their conference that year. They weren't until the last 2 years.The Steelers won the Superbowl 3 years ago in 09.........so what does that mean for 2012? It means the Steelers won the Superbowl 3 years ago in 09.
Mon, 09/03/2012 - 5:57pmIts not a matter of 2009 and beating Clairton - its a matter that Laurel is always a strong football school - It does not matter if Laurel plays in A or AA - they always make waves. I look to see some big things from Laurel this year. Great start with a shut in the first round. Good luck to the Laurel Spartans for 2012!
Wed, 08/07/2013 - 9:36amWhere is Monessen They beat No. 4 Brentwood on thier home field last year. They did the same to No. 6 Bishop Canevin. They totally embarrass Frazier in last year week one scrimmage. The WPIAL move us out of the Tri-County South which was a blessing and into the rough Blackhills conference. the Hounds go 10-2 with losses to No.1 Clairton and Neshannock in the seconds of the Quarter finals. Where is the love for a 10-2 team?
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If you're not familiar with the term, it's a contraction of "Web log" and can be used as a verb or a noun. There is no standard definition of a blog, but it usually means a Web page that is updated daily by one person who posts a continuing stream of personal commentary and links, writing in an informal, conversational style.
Still don't get it? Take a look at this Web log on business strategy and philosophical musings by author, speaker, and Linux expert Doc Searls.
Most bloggers self-publish, using automated technology that lets you post new information or a new thought to your blog with the click of a mouse. Blogger is one of the popular applications that let you get your own Web log up and running in minutes.
In addition to professional journalists who have a propensity to blog, thousands of blogs are being published by individual enthusiasts on thousands of obscure (and often boring) topics. See eatonweb portal for a directory of some of the better ones.
(An example of a personal blog that is smart and elegant-looking is that of Web designer Jason Kottke.)
But a few businesspeople are beginning to use Web logs as an online — and interactive — marketing tool. A good example is SherpaBlog, just launched by MarketingSherpa publisher Anne Holland.
Yes, there is a connection to business-to-business (B2B) email marketing, so read on…
Every B2B email marketer is struggling to pierce through the clutter of inboxes by sending relevant, targeted, personalized messages. And, let's admit it, dropping click-through rates (CTRs) and open rates prove that we're finding it difficult to do so.
An August 2001 report by Forrester, "Effective Email Marketing," tells us that, 49 percent of those who've been online for more than four years delete promotional email without reading it, whereas 36 percent of those who've been online for one year or less do so. Ouch! But wait, there's good news, according to Forrester analyst Shar Van Boskirk, who authored the report.
"Customers say they are interested in learning about products and promotions through email," she said. Some 43 percent of those who've been online for one year or less expressed this interest. And if they've been online for four years or more, 34 percent want to receive email marketing messages." (The report is based on consumer surveys, but the increasing trend to delete applies equally to B2B email, Van Boskirk said.)
So what's the problem? The fact is, email is still a relatively new marketing tool. And we're still getting the hang of how to use it most effectively.
At present, many promotional email messages are not truly "one to one." They don't grab us at the right moment in our buying cycle or touch on what is truly motivating us. And, most important, we don't feel an intimate connection with the sender of the message. (The premise of Forrester's new email report is that email is becoming less effective and more of a nuisance and that the way to combat this is through "email conversations" based on customer motivations and buying cycles.)
If one-to-one marketing is your goal, perhaps there is more than one way to reach it. Why not use a blog as an adjunct to your company's e-newsletter or email marketing program?
It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. Remember the fashionably controversial The Cluetrain Manifesto exploring "the end of business as usual"? One of its central tenets is that "markets are conversations" and "word of Web" is more powerful than any paid advertising or planned marketing campaigns.
According to the Cluetrain (Doc Searls is a co-author), it's all about engaging your customers in a conversation with a human voice. It's not about one-way corporate marketing messages.
To wit, MarketingSherpa's Anne Holland has been amazed at the reaction to her SherpaBlog. Although she gets several messages daily responding to the weekly e-newsletters she publishes, she is receiving 20 emails a day in response to her blog.
She regards it as a marketing tool, because "readers feel like they can reach out to the writer of a blog. I am able to touch them in a way that I can't with my formal e-newsletters." She writes in an off-the-cuff, casual style, with "maybe even a typo."
Many of Anne's blog readers are her newsletter subscribers, of course. And while she is careful not to promote her newsletters or other information products, she is finding that those who respond to her blogging are "10 times more likely to buy from us. People who feel a personal connection to a company are more likely to become a customer."
And where does she promote her blog? In every one of her e-newsletters, simply by adding a prominently placed link.
Online news expert and blog pioneer Steve Outing publishes a group Web log, E-Media Tidbits, and fills it daily with contributions from a dozen other online content experts. His blog tips are these: Keep your items short, solicit feedback, focus on a narrow niche, and write about what interests your audience. He calls blogs "a new form of column writing."
So how does this translate to your email marketing program? If your objective is customer retention and you are sending an e-newsletter to your house list, you could easily include a link to your CEO's blog — or a blog by another executive in your company who has a keen wit, writes with style, and has something to say. (Maybe you've already got someone in your company who is posting knowledgeable and articulate comments to email discussion lists. Blogging is not dissimilar.)
But therein lies the rub. As a corporate marketing tactic, it works only if the blog author has talent. You need someone on your team who can write in a genuinely engaging voice, who can be intimate without telling you what he or she had for breakfast, and who knows the line between openness and damaging innuendo.
Well-known e-marketing author, consultant, and speaker Jim Sterne publishes a "mostly monthly" e-newsletter called "Full Sterne Ahead." It's written in an informal blog style, he admits, but it's not a blog.
Corporate blogging presents a huge challenge, he says. There are three requirements:
- Be clear on who your target audience is (customers? suppliers? partners? PR types?).
- Know what you're trying to accomplish (create a buzz? stimulate sales?).
- Use a writer who has talent and let him or her loose. Then monitor your blogger, but don't micromanage.
Blogging is like viral marketing, Sterne points out. You can budget and plan for it, "but you can't forecast the results."
OK, I'll admit that I've blogged a bit in this article. I've jumped around, touched on a number of topics, and tried to make connections between seemingly disparate ideas. Hope you enjoyed it anyway. I'd like to hear your thoughts on blogging as a marketing tool.
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The BOSEBuild Speaker Cube is the first product to come out of the speaker giant's new BOSEbuild line -- a category chock full of build-it-yourself products designed to "spark the natural curiosity of kids."
Aimed at kids ages 8 and up, the Speaker Cube is accompanied by an app that walks kids through the process of assembling the system. In addition to teaching kids how the product is made, the process may open kids' eyes to the exciting world of STEM.
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Once I graduated in 1993, I headed back to Texas. I never dreamed I would end up back on campus! My husband, Casey, dreamed of being a history professor. Once we completed the journey of earning his Ph.D., God led us back to Ouachita. We've been here for 11 years now and hope to spend our careers here. I have been on staff for the last eight of those years, and I absolutely love getting to show high school students what is so special about OBU.
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This week was a perfect example.Katy Perry and John Mayer went their separate ways yet again. These two have been on and off more than a broken light switch. The thing that makes it seem weirder this time is she was just sporting an engagement ring around Valentine's Day. And, the two have been talking marriage for months. Then there's Rihanna and Drake, another on again off again couple. Apparently their on again if you judge by the on stage "grind-o-matic" they displayed at a recent Drake concert. Another stunner was the announcement Robin Thicke and his long-time wife have split. This after a year of the couple publicly speaking about how much they love one another, in the wake of the "Blurred Lines" video controversy. Of course for those of us in the biz I don't think it was a big surprise about Robin, as his lines have always been blurred.
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Will Stem Cells Give Women an Alternative to Breast Implants?
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Stem cells are a hot topic in the medical community because of their potential in find a cure for disease such as cancer. More recently, they have also earned the focus of a growing number of cosmetic surgery professionals who view stem cells as a way to more naturally enhance a person's body.
We spoke to Dr. Leif Liu Rogers, a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who has been performing breast enhancements with stem cells for about four years. It's essentially fat grafting, with half of the cells (that are harvested from liposuction) being stem cells.
The advantages? According to Dr. Rogers:
- Breasts that look and feel natural. "Even a patient's doctor would not be able to distinguish… on a breast exam."
- Avoids having to put a foreign object into the body.
- Implants need to be replaced over time, while fat grafting does not.
- Significantly less scarring.
The main disadvantage cited is that it only allows a bust boost of 1, occasionally 2, cup sizes. It's also possible for some of the fat to be reabsorbed over time.
While the majority of breast augmentation procedures Dr. Rogers provides still utilize implants, he does nearly 200 of the stem cell variety per year. He also predicts that in due time, the stem cell approach will become the more popular option, particularly if subsequent research confirms the initial studies' findings that these surgeries are safe.
A blog post from last year covered this topic, including an interview with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Kenkel. Though he's optimistic about stem cells, he cautions against trusting the hype this early on in the research. "We can't be certain that once injected, they may not make another type of unwanted tissue or replicate uncontrollably," Dr. Kenkel said. "We don't even know if the stem cells themselves contribute to the potential positive effects or simply the injection of fat cells and other products secreted by fat cells."
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Lately I've been feeling like I've wasted huge chunks of time over the past few years. I'm not getting anything accomplished because I seem to have really stopped caring and feel like I've slipped permanently into slug mode.
I have a huge list of projects I want or need to do around the house, yet rather than do them I end up wasting entire afternoons on the computer or in front of the TV.
I dropped cable a while back and switched to Netflix streaming to save money, but I also thought I'd spend less time watching TV. Now I find myself binge watching TV series all the time.
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This Military Appreciation AUTOGRAPHED, AUTHENTIC Ryan Murphy #7 Carolina Hurricanes jersey was worn in pre-game warm-ups prior to the game against the Calgary Flames on February 26, 2017. The jersey comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. It is camouflage, size 56. On June 24, 2011, Murphy was drafted 12th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Entry Draft, reuniting with former Kitchener Rangers teammate Jeff Skinner. On September 16, 2011, Murphy signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. When the Hurricanes' final 23-man roster was released on October 5, 2011, Murphy was on it, and he began the 2011-2012 season in the NHL. On October 13, 2011, the Hurricanes returned Murphy to his OHL team, the Kitchener Rangers and on September 18, 2012, Murphy was named captain of the Kitchener Rangers. On February 21, 2013, Murphy made his NHL debut with Carolina Hurricanes. On October 6, 2013, Murphy scored his first career NHL point, assisting on a Jay Harrison goal. His first NHL goal was scored on October 17, 2013, a power play goal against Jonathan Bernier of the Toronto Maple Leafs. All proceeds benefit the Kids 'N Community Foundation.
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plant a/the seed of doubt (in someone's mind)
To cause someone to have doubts, worries, or concerns (about something); to introduce someone to a doubtful or worrisome idea. The candidate was doing very well in the polls six months ago, but it seems that this smear campaign has been effective in planting a seed of doubt in the minds of voters. Recent economic turbulence in the Eurozone has planted the seed of doubt about the strength of the economy's recovery. Every time you act suspiciously like that, it plants a seed of doubt in my mind about your fidelity.
soap plant
Any plant that produces a lather that can be used for cleansing. Examples include the California soap plant, the soapberry, and the soapwort. My mom makes all-natural soap out of soap plants.
plant something in something
1. Lit. to set out a plant in something; to sow seeds in something. Are you going to plant tomatoes in these pots? What have you planted in the garden?
2. Fig. to put an idea in someone's brain, head, or thinking. Who planted that silly idea in your head? I want to plant this concept in her thinking.
3. Fig. Inf. to conceal something in something. The crook planted the money in the back of the refrigerator. What did the cops plant in your pockets?
See also: plant
plant something on someone
1. to hide incriminating evidence on a person for later discovery and use in prosecution. (Drugs. Allegedly a police practice used to entrap drug offenders.) The cops planted crack on Richard and then arrested him for carrying it. Don't touch me! You'll plant something on me!
2. to conceal narcotics or other contraband on an unsuspecting person for the purpose of smuggling. (This person will bear the risk of discovery and arrest.) The crooks planted the stuff on a passenger, but couldn't find him when the plane landed. Someone had planted coke on me, and the airport security officer found it.
plant a seed
to do something that will develop more in the future I'm not just trying to sell tickets, I hope to plant a seed that will build audiences for opera.
sow the seeds (of something)also plant the seeds
to do something that will cause a particular result in the future Religious conflict sowed the seeds of the government's downfall. Officials say they are planting the seeds for freedom and democracy.
1. tv. to strike a blow (to a particular place on someone). The boxer planted a good blow on his opponent's shoulder.
2. n. a spy who secretly participates in criminal activities in order to inform on the criminals. Don't tell everything you know. You don't know who's a plant and who isn't.
plant something on someone
1. tv. to hide incriminating evidence on a person for later discovery and use in prosecution. (see also flake.) The cops planted snow on Bart and then arrested him for carrying it.
2. tv. to conceal narcotics or other contraband on an unsuspecting person for the purpose of smuggling. (This person will bear the risk of discovery and arrest.) The crooks planted the stuff on a passenger but couldn't find him when the plane landed.


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LICKWIDPAlN 3 years ago#41
PS3 / Vita / firstname.lastname@example.com water cooled by Corsair H80, Dual GTX580s in SLi, 8 Gigs Corsair RAM, 120Hz screen. Vsync? I don't need no Vsync! PSN: Liquidpain
Shik_stick 3 years ago#42
XBOXvsPC posted...
Do you expect those folks to stay on their boards talking about the greatness of Doki Doki Universe and such? Really TC?
No we will just talk about Killzone, inFamous, Knack, The Order, Driveclub, FF14:ARR, DCUO, Deep Down, Transistor, Warframe and any of the other 49 launch window games that look great.
Funny how you lot like to single out the smallest and least impressive games to use as ammo in your losing battle.
E3 2012 Best Games- Assassin's Creed 3, Watch Dogs, The Last of us, SplinterCell:BlackList, Tomb Raider-nObama2012
ImThe8thWonder 3 years ago#43
Yes, TC, there is plenty of that. It would be nice if it stopped. You know what else there is plenty of? Excessive rage against anyone who has a legitimate criticism about the console. There are two sides to this console war, yet everyone just sits on one side and thinks they're not guilty of anything.
Relevant sig is relevant.
All fanboys are equally terrible. Hypocrisy and double-standards are at every corner, nobody is a saint.
SAMCROftw posted...
Nobody can say anything negative either without being labeled "Sony Ponies."
This is the most hilarious opinion in this thread. I would say the negative posts on this board make up about 85% of all posts. And thats being conservative. People are called "sony ponies" most likely because others, who are generally interested in XB1 news and discussion are tired of the non stop barrage of negativity. So please don't pretend like people who constantly harp on the negatives of the XB1 are some oppressed minority here.
They are both going to be good systems, probably for different reasons, and they are both oing to sell like hot cakes. I've always liked Sony for single player exclusives, and Xbox for the multiplayer stuff. Whats with this 3rd grade play ground crap where we pretend like this is some kind of war? Does it make you guys feel alive? What is it?
vivalabuck92 3 years ago#45
LICKWIDPAlN posted...
vivalabuck92 posted...LICKWIDPAlN posted...The Xbox supporters did not complain when the Xbox trolls trolled the PS3 boards into oblivion for 4 straight years.
Don't get me wrong. The people falling for the trolls are just as bad the troll themselves. If one side would stop, the other could soon follow. What I'm saying is why don't the trolls themselves, who a vast a majority claim themselves to be the "mature" ones prove it by ending this pointless conflict and just stop the constant flaming of this board?
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Shik_stick posted...
XBOXvsPC posted...Do you expect those folks to stay on their boards talking about the greatness of Doki Doki Universe and such? Really TC?
Wow that's amazing!.. Too bad petitions say otherwise.
"Now you're talking to me baby! That I like! Keep it coming!" - Tony Montana
immortaltech6 3 years ago#47
Ah the great irony in the topic title. Take your own advice and find something else to do instead of trying to convince people who know better. Oh wait, isn't that part of what a troll does?
johns30002 3 years ago#48
And my favorite one lol http://www.jamesgames.com/uploads/the-launch-titles-for-xbox-kinect--top_of_screen_940-703.jpg
renskyfire 3 years ago#49
vivalabuck92 posted...
LICKWIDPAlN posted...vivalabuck92 posted...LICKWIDPAlN posted...The Xbox supporters did not complain when the Xbox trolls trolled the PS3 boards into oblivion for 4 straight years.
The problem with that is they make a point to flood any topic that isn't one of their troll topics with negative pointless insults. So put them on ignore? People do and like a child looking for attention they just make another account and continue to troll. The real kicker is claiming that the so called "xbots" get mad at any "objective" post, then turn around and flat out admit they're trolling to get "revenge" for the PS3 boards.
You know you have been playing games too long when you shout out the window to turn off the lights during the day.=)
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> Who makes the best recoil pad on the market ?
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Who makes the best recoil pad on the market ?
April 4, 2013, 07:30 PM
I'd like to get another recoil pad for my Ruger #1 rifle chambered in 45-70 Govt , thanks !
April 4, 2013, 07:43 PM
Limbsaver, or Pachmayr Decelerator- 1".
Not sure if they make a prefit for your Ruger- which is the best WTG.
Grind-to-fits are best installed using a jig that will provide the correct comb and toe angles when grinding with the belt sander.
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April 4, 2013, 08:29 PM
My personal preference is Pachmayr Decelerator.
45-70 isn't very hard kicking. Are you handloading for it? If so, you might want to reduce your powder charge.
April 4, 2013, 08:51 PM
Yes , I occasionally shoot handloads that are relatively hot in the Ruger # 1 which is why I'm looking for a better recoil pad ! I shoot mostly mild loads in my lever guns in the same caliber but like to work up hotter loads in the Ruger #1 ! Thanks for the suggestions...I'll check it out !
April 5, 2013, 07:37 AM
I also prefer the Pachmayr but not because they are "better" at absorbing recoil. It's because they are much easier for a do-it-yourself, grind-to-fit install.
April 5, 2013, 09:19 AM
I've used & installed both. As to reducing felt recoil, Limbsaver wins hands down!
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Venezuelans obsess: Will Chávez live or die?
Published 8:56 pm, Friday, December 28, 2012
CARACAS, Venezuela — He's getting better. He's getting worse. He's already dead. The whole thing is a conspiracy and he was never sick in the first place.
The obsessive, circular conversations about President Hugo Chávez's health dominate family dinners, plaza chit-chats and social media sites in this country on edge since its larger-than-life leader went to Cuba for emergency cancer surgery more than two weeks ago. The man whose booming voice once dominated the airwaves for hours at a time has not been seen or heard from since.
His lieutenants have consistently assured Venezuelans over the last week that Chávez is slowly on the mend and will be back at the helm of the country he has dominated for 14 years. But when will he be back? Will he be well enough to govern? What type of cancer does he have? Is it terminal? If so, how long does he have to live?
Government officials have not answered any of those questions, leaving Venezuelans to their own speculations. The wildest conspiracy theories run the gamut from those who say there is no proof Chávez is even still alive to those who believe his illness is a made-up play for sympathy.
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"Everything has been a mystery. Everyone believes what they want about the status of his health," said Ismael Garcia, a leftist lawmaker who belonged to the Chávez movement until a falling-out a few years ago.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro read out a New Year message from Chávez to Venezuelan troops on Friday, but for the fourth day in a row offered no updates on the president's health.
The uncertainty comes with a sense of urgency because Chávez is scheduled to be sworn in for a new six-year term Jan. 10.
For many, the attachment to Chavez borders on religious reverence. His supporters wish each other "Feliz Chávidad" rather than "Feliz Navidad," or Merry Christmas.


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potentially hazardous asteroid
Scientists have adopted a very specific definition for the term "potentially hazardous asteroid," which is any asteroid with an Earth Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance (MOID) of 0.05 AU or less and an absolute magnitude (H) of 22.0 or less. In other words, an asteroid that can't get any closer to the Earth than 0.05 AU (roughly 7,480,000 kilometers or 4,650,000 miles) or is smaller than about 330 meters (500 feet) in diameter is not considered to be a PHA. Currently just over a thousand potentially hazardous asteroids are known, out of a total population estimated to be 4,700±1,500 (based on an analysis of data from the NEOWISE survey published in May 2012).
Measuring the riskPlanetary scientists have developed a means of conveying the risks associated with asteroids and comets that might collide with the Earth. This risk-assessment scale, called the Torino scale, is similar to the Richter scale used for measuring earthquakes. The Torino scale runs from zero to 10. An object with a value of zero or one will have virtually no chance of causing damage on Earth; a 10 means a certain global climatic catastrophe.
Detection and monitoring of potentially hazardous asteroidsThe growing realization that Earth will inevitably be hit hard again at some point, with potentially catastrophic results for human and other life, has led to the setting up of several programs to detect and monitor NEAs (or, more generally, NEOs – near-Earth objects – which also include short-period comets) and near-Earth threatening objects. Among these projects are the Spacewatch Project, LINEAR, the Spaceguard Foundation, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's NEO Program.
Recent close approachesAmong recent close encounters was one on June 14, 2002, when an asteroid the size of a football pitch, catalogued as 2002MN, passed Earth at a distance of around 120,000 kilometers – less than a third the distance to the Moon – traveling at over 10 km/s (23,000 mph). This was bettered by 1994XM1, which came to within 105,000 kilometers of Earth in December 1994.
The threat from Apophis
TNT equivalent of asteroid impactsEven a relatively small asteroid, with a diameter of 100 meters, could have a devastating effect on the Earth and its life because of its high incoming velocity. The kinetic energy (energy of motion) of an object is given by the formula
The table below shows the equivalent in megatons of TNT of the impact of asteroids of various masses and velocities, assuming a typical rock-like density for an asteroid of 2.5 kg/dm3. For comparison, the yields of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb explosions were approximately 15,000 tons and 21,000 tons, respectively. In other words, the smallest impact considered in the table (that of a 100-meter-wide asteroid traveling at 15 km/s) would be roughly 100 times more powerful than the devastating Hiroshima-Nagasaki attacks.
Has the threat of 'city-buster' sized asteroids been underestimated
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NP/DNP Options
I recently found out that NP programs will be moving to DNP degrees by 2015, and am looking into what my options are and would love feedback.
A little about me: I have a BA already and will complete an ADN program in Dec 2012, I'm reasonably sure I want to go back to school for NP after working for several years. I am hoping to get a job as an RN in the ICU after graduation, I feel pretty confident I can get a position in the hospital I work for now.
Texas Women's University has an RN to MSN degree for students who already have a BA/BS. The "undergrad" portion is completed over the first year. Graduate level NP classes can only be started after at least one year of full time experience.
UT Arlington has an Acute Care NP master's program, that I believe is partnered with Parkland Hospital.
UTHSCSA has a BSN to DNP program that is pending approval.
These are just a couple examples of the types of programs I've done a little research about.
Honestly, I would like to have the DNP, but there are a limited number of programs and if I were to get a job I wanted to hold on to I would be hesitant to move.
My concerns however are that the master's level will eventually be less competitive than DNP, I know when NP went from certificate to MS, some of those already practicing had problems if they did not upgrade their education. Also there is const-benefit, if it costs me X amount more to get DNP, will my salary reflect this? I am not really concerned about the money but if it comes down to deciding which route I might take it would be a factor. If DNPs are expected to make more (because of additonal time and money) would hospitals be less likely to hire them over those with masters degrees? I know some of this is unpredictable, but I'd like to figure out what the options are, even if it is early, especially since there is always the possibility that I'll decide I don't want to grad school.Last edit by faith4130 on Jun 19, '11 : Reason: addedJun 22, '11DNP is still a recommendation, not a mandate.
Frontier offers a RN-MSN option for ADN prepared nurses. It i primarily online... all the didactic courses are online. They do meet on campus 3 times in 3 years. You do clinical in your community.
Others offer RN-MSN options as well, some online, some not, some hybrid. I just knew that I didn't want to commute far to go to school every week, I wanted to be able to still work and not have my schedule dictated by my school schedule, so that's why I chose to apply to an "online" program. I am an independent learner. I have 2 kids so I knew that it would benefit me to be able to go to school in the middle of the night if I wanted to. I can do clinical near where I live, it has to be approved by my school so there is some checks and balances to ensure that it is an appropriate place and meets their expectations.Jun 22, '11Oh, and Frontier (which is the school I applied to) offers a DNP also, not a direct RN-DNP but you can pursue that after the MSN if you chose to. I would def choose a school that offers a DNP so that you can always go back to get that later on if you want it, or right away if you want it. That way you are not having to switch schools.


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Rozenn Dahyot serves as Assistant Professor in statistics in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland. She obtained an M.S. degree from Télécom Physique Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, in 1998 and a Ph.D. degree from Louis Pasteur University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, in 2001. Her research interests are robust computer vision and image processing, pattern classification, pattern detection and recognition, with applications to video parsing and surveillance, biomedical imaging, 3D modelling, and computer graphics.
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RIDLEY TWP. - As Ridley maneuvers through these final weeks of the regular season, it is well aware it is playing without a safety net. Should the Green Raiders endure another loss, they'll likely miss out on a postseason berth, an almost unthinkable scenario on Morton Avenue in this age of expanded playoffs. If Ridley is concerned about its status, no one would know.
Powered by Jalen Randolph's 205-yard rushing performance and a pair of key plays from Daquan Hill, the Green Raiders registered a 20-14 victory over Strath Haven Friday night at Phil Marion Field. The win kept Ridley in the hunt for a District One Class AAAA playoff bid and handed the Green Raiders the latest duel between the most successful programs in Central League history.
In producing his second 200-yard outing, Randolph carried the Green Raiders, exactly what is expected of a team's franchise player. The 6-1, 225-pounder carried 30 times, scored a pair of touchdowns - including the game-winner - and excelled at linebacker. It was another strong showing from a player receiving Division I recruiting interest, including a look from West Virginia.
"With two losses and not playing Springfield this year, we know winning the Central League (championship) might not work out," Randolph said. "But we know we're playing for our playoff lives and that makes us hungry. We have to go a week at a time because we know how important every game is for us."
Randolph's second touchdown, a 6-yard run with 4:56 left in the third quarter, proved to be the deciding score. It wouldn't have been possible, though, without the exploits of Hill. After Ridley forced Strath Haven into a three-and-out, Hill produced a 69-yard punt return that handed the Green Raiders possession at the Panthers' 10-yard line. Randolph covered that distance on two carries and the Ridley defense held up the rest of the way.
Hill played a big role in Ridley's thwarting of Haven's final drive. With the Panthers facing a fourth-and-six at the Ridley 30-yard line, Hill intercepted Kevin Mohollen's pass intended for Wellington Zaza at the goal line with 1:54 remaining in the fourth quarter.
"I knew we needed a big return, so I couldn't wait to get my hands on the ball," Hill said. "I think I can take it back whenever I touch the ball. On the interception, I knew their guy was calling for the ball, so I made sure I stayed on top of him."
Ridley got on the board 3:08 into the first quarter when quarterback Matt Davis burrowed into the end zone from one yard out. That touchdown was set up by James Brown's fumble recovery at the Panthers' 7-yard line. Haven answered on the ensuing kickoff when James Griffin zipped 78 yards for a touchdown.
Randolph scored his first touchdown on a 26-yard run late in the opening quarter, but Strath Haven again rallied. Just before halftime, Keith DeCindis plowed into the end zone from 2 yards out, capping a 91-yard drive that spanned 11 plays. DeCindis accounted for 33 yards on the drive while Griffin added a 43-yard scamper early in the series.
"I think we grew as a team tonight," said Haven coach Kevin Clancy. "We would have grown even more if we had won. We're banged up and missing four of our top eight defensive backs, but we're not going to make excuses. We had our chances to win it."
But it was Ridley which got the job done, and kept alive its chance at qualifying for the District One Tournament.
"We've had two losses that were really disappointing," Coach Dennis Decker said, referring to a one-point setback to Conestoga and a two-point loss to Garnet Valley. "This was huge for us. We didn't play particularly well in the first half, but we did a good job in the second half. I thought our offensive and defensive lines took control."


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Human Resources
Who Do I Contact in HR For….
Although any Human Resources employee can assist you when you call or come by, we've put together this brief list of who to contact for specific items. Please keep this list handy and refer to it when you have a question. Thanks! The HR Staff.
Elma Benavides
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
(512) 863-1441
- Policy development and interpretation
- Labor & employment law compliance
- Employee relations issues
- Requests for and questions about Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for faculty
- Compensation issues
Tafi LaDuque
Senior Administrative Assistant - Human Resources
(512) 863-1435
- Main point of contact for Human Resources.
- Posting an open position
- Applications and resumes
- Personnel action forms (PAR), request to fill form (RTF)
Chris Murray
Senior Human Resources Information Specialist
(512) 863-1220
- Reporting employee work related injuries & workers compensation
- Human Resources reporting & data
- Surveys
- Organizational charts
- Human Resources website
- New Employee Orientation website
- Employee / Camp Volunteer online training
- Staff Service Years Recognition Event
Christie Sponsel
Benefits Administrator & Senior Human Resources Generalist
(512) 863-1807
- Questions regarding benefits/insurance: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, long term disability claims, replacement ID cards, etc…
- Questions about the TIAA-CREF regular and supplemental retirement plans.
- Requests for and questions about Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for non-exempt and exempt staff employees.