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It sounds like a mismatch: An illustrious Republican president's son supporting a Democrat-turned-independent, ex-Obama administration official in his quest to run for New York City mayor on the GOP line.
But conservative commentator Michael Reagan is urging city Republican leaders to give Adolfo Carrion Jr. permission to run in the primary, saying it would strike a note of openness and diversity for a party that's grappling with how to attract Hispanic voters.
"Then the Republicans are showing that they do have an outreach program, they are trying to be an inclusive party, instead of an exclusive party," he said by phone Wednesday.
Carrion, a former Bronx borough president who served as the first White House urban affairs director, now hopes to become the first Hispanic mayor of the nation's biggest city. After dropping his longtime Democratic registration last year, Carrion is not affiliated with any party, but he's secured the Independence Party line and is seeking the Republican nomination.
To run for it, he needs an OK from party chairmen for three of the city's five boroughs, a rule that got an unflattering spotlight last week. The then-Bronx GOP chairman and Queens vice chairman were charged with taking bribes in exchange for pledging to sign off on the same type of waiver for an aspirant who ultimately didn't run.
Especially after the corruption allegations, "maybe it's time not to keep on looking at the good old boys, but to look at the new old boys," said Reagan, who said he called Carrion after reading articles about the mayor's race.
Carrion and Reagan, the late President Ronald Reagan's eldest son, appear at first blush as something of a political odd couple — the New York City candidate who describes himself as fiscally conservative but socially progressive, and the California-based conservative who recently drew questions over an op-ed article in which he said legalizing gay marriage could sink "any law based on morality. Think about polygamy, bestiality and perhaps even murder." (He has since said he was trying to be provocative and didn't mean to equate gay marriage with murder.)
"While we're not in tandem on every issue, I think on the issues I care about, like having a business-friendly city that's safe, that's oriented toward reform, that advances the idea that the best social program is a job and not the other way around," the two agree, said Carrion, who supports gay marriage.
Manhattan Republican Chairman Daniel Isaacs noted that Carrion wouldn't need party leaders' OK to run if he'd registered as a Republican. But they have discussed giving him permission because "we understand the importance of our party broadening its base," Isaacs said.
He said party officials had some concerns about Carrion's position on the debated police tactic known as stop and frisk, which they support; the candidate has told interviewers the city's approach to it needs adjusting.
Brooklyn GOP Chairman Craig Eaton said he'd thought it was "a brilliant idea" to give Carrion a waiver but moved on when it became clear that it wouldn't be possible to get the needed three OKs.
Party chairs in the other boroughs didn't immediately respond to email messages Wednesday evening. Several have already endorsed candidates but could give Carrion permission to run if they chose.
While it may sound peculiar for a veteran Democrat to go after the Republican nod in a heavily Democratic city, it can make strategic sense in New York City: The Democratic ticket is usually more crowded with experienced politicians.
Since last year's presidential election, national Republican leaders have engaged in soul-searching about broadening the GOP's appeal, including among minorities. A Republican National Committee report last month recommended spending $10 million to promote the party among Hispanic, black, Asian, gay and female voters.
If Carrion ends up in the Republican primary, he'll face opponents including billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis, former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota and George McDonald, who heads a group that aids the homeless.
Democratic contenders include former City Councilman Sal Albanese; Public Advocate Bill de Blasio; Comptroller John Liu; City Council Speaker Christine Quinn; the Rev. Erick Salgado, a pastor; and former Comptroller Bill Thompson.


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I can't believe that Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away. Where did the year go? It's time to start figuring out the Thanksgiving menu. In our family, the Thanksgiving dinner menu pretty much stays the same from year to year, but I like to try and work some new recipes into dessert. These Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table. They have lots of delicious pumpkin taste and a fun flavor spin thanks to a gingersnap crust.
One of the things that I love most about them is that they are mini! It's easy to get a bit too full on Thanksgiving, so I love the idea of mini dessert options. Minis also allow you to sample a variety of delicious desserts. A little entertaining tip, while guests may not always want to indulge in desserts after a big holiday meal, almost everyone is happy to enjoy a bite size dessert such as these.
I adapted this recipe from Kraft's PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. If you want to make a full size cheesecake, this would be a great way to go. It is such a simple cheesecake to make, which is great – some cheesecake recipes can be a bit intimidating!
PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese has a fun new program for the holiday season called Cheesecake Cheer. No matter what kind of cheesecake you like, Cheesecake Cheer has something for everyone! Check out Cheesecake Cheer for plenty of great inspiration this holiday season. I have a mini cheesecake pan that makes these easy to make and get out of the pan. The bottoms of each cavity pop out of the pan, which makes the cheesecakes so easy to remove. This recipe makes the perfect amount for this pan which makes 12 mini cheesecakes. You could also use a muffin pan, but I think you would probably get about 8 or 9 mini cheesecakes from it.
The crust is made by crushing gingersnap cookies in the food processor than adding in some melted butter.
After combining the butter and gingersnaps in my food processor, I scooped the cookie crumbs into my pan, putting about 1 tablespoon into each cavity. After filling the pan, I used a small cup to help compact my crust. Once the crust is prepared it's time to make the cheesecake filling, which is incredibly easy.
The cheesecake filling comes together in no time in your mixer, and then you simply spoon it into your pan, on top of your gingersnap crust, and bake. After baking you will want to let it cool for at least two hours, and ideally overnight. I'm all for Thanksgiving recipes that are even better when made in advance! Anything to make the big day a little easier.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis with Gingersnap Crust
Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Serves: 12 (1 per serving)
24 Gingersnap Cookies
3 Tbsp. melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
1 package (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup canned pumpkin
½ cup sugar
½ tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
¼ tsp. salt (optional)
COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (optional)
Caramel sauce (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350˚F.
GRIND gingersnap cookies to crumbs in a food processor. Add melted butter and pulse until mixed.
LIGHTLY spray mini cheesecake pan with non stick cooking spray.
PLACE approximately 1 tablespoon of gingersnap crust mixture into each of the 12 cheesecake cavities in pan. Press down with spoon or small glass.
BEAT cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla, salt and spices with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs and beat until just blended.
SPOON cream cheese mixture into mini cheesecake pan on top of gingersnap crusts. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for at least 30 minutes. Chill for at least two hours, or preferably overnight. Garnish with caramel, whipped cream, pecans or other toppings of your choice.
For more recipes and ideas, visit my blog at www.lovefromtheoven.com.
Mix, pour, bake—that's all you have to do for this 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake! This PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake is great for Thanksgiving.
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Using an infrared (IR) extender system can allow you to operate your entire audio/video system while hiding your equipment. You can conceal the equipment in a closed cabinet, possibly in a media room or even in any other part of the house. This article will outline the necessary equipment and the simple steps it takes to install an IR extender system. Article Contents:
- The Equipment
- Installation and Hook-up
The EquipmentThere are three main components necessary to have a complete infrared extender system. The three components are hard wired together using cat-5 wire. Having a hard wired infrared system will ensure you have trouble free transmission of commands and will let you enjoy your equipment without it being seen.
Infrared SensorWhat does it do? The infrared sensor will accept the IR commands from a remote and send it back to the main system hub. Types of Sensors There are many different types of IR sensors. The type that is right for you will greatly depend on your application. Sensors are available as a Wall Mount Sensor, a Ceiling Mount Sensor, even a Surface-mount Sensor that can be mounted on the face of a TV. For complete invisibility, there are even Speaker Flush-mount Sensors that can be hidden behind a speaker grill. As a side note, all of the IR Sensors are plasma friendly, meaning that the IR noise created by a plasma TV will not interfere with these sensors. Below are a few of the model numbers of the types described above:
- Niles MS220 - Miniature Surface Mount
- Niles WS120R - Wall Mount
- Niles CS120 - Ceiling Mount
- Niles MS120 - Speaker Flush-mount
- Niles TS120 - Table Top
Infrared Main System UnitWhat does it do? The main purpose of the Main System Unit (MSU) is to receive infrared commands from the IR sensor, and then translate and distribute that information to the IR flashers. Types of MSUs The number of components you are trying to control and how many IR sensors you want to use will determine the type of MSU your system requires. The most basic MSU will accept only one input from an IR sensor and output that into four IR flashers. Depending on your application you can actually have up to four IR sensor inputs and eight IR flasher outputs. Some of the more advanced MSUs will even allow you to break the sensors and flashers into different zones. This feature allows you control specific components designated to that particular zone. Below are a few different MSU models:
- Niles MSU 140 - 1 sensor input, 4 flasher outputs
- Niles MSU 250 - 2 sensor input, 5 flasher outputs
- Niles MSU 480 - 4 sensor inputs, 8 flasher outputs
- Niles MSU 440Z - 4 zoned sensors, 8 flasher outputs
Infrared FlashersWhat does it do? The infrared flashers are designed to take the IR command from the Main System Unit and transmit it to the equipment. They are in essence "the voice" of the IR system. The IR flashers "speak" to the components by transmitting the IR signal through a specially designed flasher that is to be positioned over the IR eye of the components you are controlling. Types of Flashers Flashers are available for all possible applications. Single component flashers as well as dual component flashers are the most common. The single flashers are also available with a visual led light that will indicate that the flasher is transmitting the IR signal. There are also flashers that are available that can control a great number of components at one time, these are called High-Output IR Flooders. These are mounted on the front of a cabinet door or shelf and are aimed towards a number of components "flooding" the area with IR commands. Below is a list of the different IR Flashers:
- Niles MF1 - Single MicroFlasher
- Niles MF1VF - Single MicroFlasher with Visible response
- Niles MF2 - Dual MicroFlasher
- Niles MF2VF - Dual MicroFlasher with Visible response
- Niles IRB1 - High-Output IR Flooder
Remote Control Anywhere KitsWhat does it do? A Remote Control Anywhere Kit (RCA) is a pre-packaged kit that includes all the components that are listed above. These kits include all necessary pieces and parts to make a complete system. Types of RCA Kits We offer two different types RCA Kits. The included equipment is listed below: RCA-TT2
- One TS120 Tabletop Sensor
- One MSU140 IR Main System Unit
- Three MF1 Flashers
- 50' Of Category 5 Wire Included
- Easy-to-follow Installation Guide
- One MS220 (Black) sensor
- One MSU250 IR main system unit
- Five MF1VF MicroFlashers®
- 50' of category 5 wire included
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With Gary Roberts announcing his retirement earlier today and Paul Szczechura being a game-time decision tonight with a wrist injury, the Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled right wing Brandon Segal from the Norfolk Admirals.
Segal, 6-foot-2, 214-pounds, appeared in his first career NHL game Tuesday night against Pittsburgh, skating 14:45 and recording one hit, one takeaway and one blocked shot.
Segal has appeared in 52 games with the Admirals this season. His 21 goals and 41 points both rank second on the club. Those marks are also AHL career highs for the sixth-year professional. This season, Segal also has a +1 rating, 70 penalty minutes, four power play goals, one shorthanded goal and two game-winning goals with the Admirals this season.
A native of North Delta, British Columbia, Segal is a veteran of 387 American Hockey League games between Norfolk, Portland and Milwaukee. He has 89 goals and 77 assists with 448 penalty minutes in those games. Segal has played in 41 career Calder Cup Playoff games with five goals and eight points. He helped the Milwaukee Admirals win the 2004 Calder Cup and also helped them to reach the 2006 Calder Cup Finals.
Segal, 25, was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the fourth-round, 102nd overall, of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the Anaheim Ducks on February 26, 2008. He played 242 career games in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen, scoring 108 goals and 198 points with 358 penalty minutes.
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Smartsheet, the collaborative work management tool used by more than 42,000 paying organizations and millions of users worldwide, today announced it closed a new round of financing of $35 million led by Palo Alto-based Sutter Hill Ventures. This financing will fuel the expansion of the spreadsheet-inspired tool and capitalizes on the momentum of wide-scale adoption, especially within large enterprises. Previous investors, Insight Venture Partners and Madrona Venture Group, also participated in the round.
Mark Mader, Chief Executive Officer at Smartsheet (Photo: Business Wire)
Over the past year, Smartsheet increased its enterprise customer base by 5x, which includes many of the world's industry-leading organizations such as Google, The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Netflix, Office Depot, Groupon, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Pearson, Unisource, Oceaneering, McGraw-Hill Education, Bucknell University, Ecova, Extreme Networks, Red Hat, WestEd, and Wargaming.net. Smartsheet funding now totals $70 million.
"We are looking for companies that offer 'consumer-like' apps but have the power of enterprise solutions for solving real-world business problems," said Jim White, Managing Director at Sutter Hill Ventures. "Smartsheet has the simplicity of a spreadsheet but the power of a database, project management and collaboration solution tied together. The viral nature and deep usage within enterprises is being proven out with their impressive roster of customers."
As part of the financing, White joins the Smartsheet Board of Directors. He currently serves on the boards at global brands Shutterfly and Glassdoor.com and has been named to the Forbes Midas List several times for his success in investing in disruptive technology companies.
"We believe there's a fundamental shift occurring in how technology influences how work gets done in organizations," explained Mark Mader, president and CEO of Smartsheet. "While Smartsheet was cash-flow positive in March, the success and opportunity we see with enterprise customers makes additional investment a clear choice."
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Like many cloud-based tools, Smartsheet is primarily discovered and adopted by teams to collaborate on projects and manage business processes—from marketing launches to IT tasks.
Smartsheet virally expands as people "share their sheets" with other team members, clients and vendors. Additionally, Smartsheet meets companies' staunch requirements for enterprise-level security, mobile capabilities, administrative controls, and integration with cloud tools and core systems. With the combination of "consumer-easy" and "enterprise-ready" capabilities, the number of people using Smartsheet in enterprise accounts quadruples on average in the first year.
"The themes of BYOA and BYOD form a major part of today's modern enterprise IT landscape." said Alan Lepofsky, VP and Principal Analyst, Constellation Research. "While the BYOA trend satisfies the business user's needs for point solutions that they can actually use, it can complicate and at times even conflict with an organization's enterprise-level IT strategy. However, the best cloud-based apps often see growth from department to department and even across an entire organization."
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When talking IoT we often focus on the devices, the sensors, the hardware itself. The new smart appliances, the new smart or self-driving cars (which are amalgamations of many 'things'). When we are looking at the world of IoT, we should take a step back, look at the big picture. What value are these devices providing. IoT is not about the devices, its about the data consumed and generated. The devices are tools, mechanisms, conduits. This paper discusses the considerations when dealing with the...
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Dynatrace is an application performance management software company with products for the information technology departments and digital business owners of medium and large businesses. Building the Future of Monitoring with Artificial Intelligence. Today we can collect lots and lots of performance data. We build beautiful dashboards and even have fancy query languages to access and transform the data. Still performance data is a secret language only a couple of people understand. The more busine...
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If a machine can invent, does this mean the end of the patent system as we know it? The patent system, both in the US and Europe, allows companies to protect their inventions and helps foster innovation. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be set to disrupt the patent system as we know it. This talk will examine how AI may change the patent landscape in the years to come. Furthermore, ways in which companies can best protect their AI related inventions will be examined from both a US and...
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Enterprises have taken advantage of IoT to achieve important revenue and cost advantages. What is less apparent is how incumbent enterprises operating at scale have, following success with IoT, built analytic, operations management and software development capabilities - ranging from autonomous vehicles to manageable robotics installations. They have embraced these capabilities as if they were Silicon Valley startups.
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The deluge of IoT sensor data collected from connected devices and the powerful AI required to make that data actionable are giving rise to a hybrid ecosystem in which cloud, on-prem and edge processes become interweaved. Attendees will learn how emerging composable infrastructure solutions deliver the adaptive architecture needed to manage this new data reality. Machine learning algorithms can better anticipate data storms and automate resources to support surges, including fully scalable GPU-c...
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'UFC on FOX 6′ Ratings Update: Flyweights Pull Strong Numbers, Fall Just Short of Henderson vs. Diaz
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For those of you who thought that the UFC's decision to headline a FOX card with 125-pounders was promotional suicide, it's time to eat some crow. According to the final ratings numbers, UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson drew an average of 4.4 million viewers last Saturday, peaking at 5.2 million viewers for the flyweight championship main event. That's only a slight decrease from the viewership of the last FOX card, which attracted 4.4 million average viewers with a peak of 5.7 million for the Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz lightweight title fight.
Judging from the data here and here, Johnson vs. Dodson's 5.2 million viewer peak would place it around #13 on the list of the most-watched MMA fights of all time in the United States. It'll be interesting to see how the next UFC on FOX event on April 20th stacks up, as it features a returning star in Benson Henderson — and an excellent heavyweight feature adding weight to the main card — but won't benefit from the frequent promos during NFL broadcasts that UFC on FOX 6 received.
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1. If the findings of the trial court on a motion to suppress are based on substantial evidence, the appellate court will not substitute its view of the evidence for that of the trial court. When reviewing a trial court's suppression of evidence, the appellate court normally gives great deference to the factual findings of the trial court. However, the ultimate determination of the suppression of evidence is a legal question requiring independent appellate determination.
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Appeal from Sedgwick District Court; C. ROBERT BELL and ERIC R. YOST, judges. Opinion filed March 3, 2000. Affirmed.
Elizabeth Seale Cateforis, assistant appellate defender, and Jessica R. Kunen, chief appellate defender, for the appellant.
David Lowden, assistant district attorney, Nola Foulston, district attorney, and Carla J. Stovall, attorney general, for the appellee.
Before ELLIOTT, P.J., LEWIS, J., and PADDOCK, S.J.
LEWIS, J.: Defendant Michael A. Calhoun was convicted of possession of cocaine. He was granted probation but was required to spend 21 days in jail as a condition of that probation. Among other financial requirements imposed, he was ordered to "reimburse the Sedgwick County taxpayers $250 for [defendant's] jail time." This is a direct appeal from his conviction and sentence.
Defendant was initially caught in a radar trap for exceeding the speed limit. During the course of the ensuing traffic stop, his actions got him into a lot more trouble.
The arresting officer testified that during the course of the stop, defendant was "messing with his right hand, reaching toward the center of the vehicle." In addition, defendant had no driver's license or other identification. He gave the police officer several false names, which the officer could not verify, nor could the officers verify the ownership of the vehicle.
Finally, unable to determine defendant's identity or the ownership of the vehicle, the police officer ordered defendant and his passenger out of the car. He then initiated a weapons pat-down. During the process of this pat-down, a bag of cocaine fell from defendant's right pant leg.
Defendant argues the trial court erred in denying his motion to quash arrest, statement, and search. We disagree.
The trial court found the stop was valid and the search was valid because the officer "legitimately was concerned with two things, search for potential identity and search for weapons." In State v. Kimberlin, 267 Kan. 659, 661-62, 984 P.2d 141 (1999), the Supreme Court said:
"If the findings of the trial court on a motion to suppress evidence are based on substantial evidence, the appellate court will not substitute its view of the evidence for that of the trial court. When reviewing a trial court's suppression of evidence, the appellate court normally gives great deference to the factual findings of the trial court. However, the ultimate determination of the suppression of evidence is a legal question requiring independent appellate determination."
We have reviewed the record and hold that substantial competent evidence supports the trial court's findings that the stop was valid and that the search of defendant was done out of a legitimate concern for officer safety and in connection with an effort to ascertain defendant's identity.
The trial court did not err in denying defendant's motion. The search was legal, and the evidence was admissible.
In addition, the trial court found the evidence would have inevitably been discovered. When defendant's true identity was discovered, a warrant for his arrest was also discovered. Defendant's conduct had guaranteed he was going to be arrested, either because he had failed to disclose his identity to the officer or because the disclosure of his proper identity would have shown that he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. If he had been arrested, the booking process inevitably would have revealed the presence of cocaine. We agree with the trial court that the inevitable discovery rule would also apply in support of this search. See State v. Brown, 245 Kan. 604, 611, 783 P.2d 1278 (1989).
Defendant also argues the trial court erred in ordering him to reimburse the Sedgwick County taxpayers $250 for his jail time.
We disagree.
"K.S.A. 21-4610 authorizes the trial court to set conditions of probation and sets out a nonexclusive list of conditions the court may include. The trial court has broad powers to impose probation conditions designed to serve the accused and the community. State v. Starbuck, 239 Kan. 132, 133, 715 P.2d 1291 (1986). Setting the conditions of probation lies within the sound discretion of the trial court. State v. Hargis, 5 Kan. App. 2d 608, 611, 620 P.2d 1181 (1980), rev. denied 229 Kan. 671 (1981).
"There are, however, limitations on probation conditions that infringe on constitutionally protected rights." (Emphasis added.) State v. Mosburg, 13 Kan. App. 2d 257, 258, 768 P.2d 313 (1989).
We conclude that requiring defendant to reimburse the Sedgwick County taxpayers $250 was well within the trial court's discretion. The discretion of a trial court is abused only when no reasonable person would take the view adopted by the trial court. State v. Davidson, 264 Kan. 44, 56, 954 P.2d 702 (1998). We cannot say that no reasonable person would have taken the view adopted by the trial court in this case.
We point out that in this case, defendant argues neither an abuse of discretion on the part of the trial court nor an infringement on a constitutionally protected right.
Defendant apparently rests his argument on the fact that the trial court lacked the authority to make the payment of $250 a condition of probation. We disagree.
We hold the trial court's imposition of this cost was not an abuse of discretion and that it was within the authority of the trial court as granted by K.S.A. 1999 Supp. 21-4610. We point out, however, that prior to revoking defendant's probation for failure to pay the $250 assessment, "the court must consider whether defendant has the means to pay." State v. Dean, 12 Kan. App. 2d 321, 327, 743 P.2d 98, rev. denied 242 Kan. 904 (1987).
1REPORTER'S NOTE: Previously filed as an unpublished opinion, the Supreme Court granted a motion to publish by an order dated May 2, 2000, pursuant to Rule 7.04 (1999 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 44).


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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's president officially announced Thursday that elections will go ahead next month despite opposition from the prime minister, setting the stage for a political standoff between the longtime rivals.
In an official government notice Thursday, President Robert Mugabe said that he was empowered to set the presidential election for July 31.
Legislative and local elections will also take place that day, and a presidential runoff will be held Sept. 11 if necessary, the notice said.
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has strongly objected to holding elections next month, accusing Mugabe of choosing the date unilaterally and saying that he will not accept Mugabe's decision.
"I appeal to fellow Zimbabweans to remain calm and vigilant in the face of this provocation and illegality," Tsvangirai said earlier Thursday before the notice was officially released. He said he had received a letter from Mugabe informing him of the decision.
Mugabe was forced by regional leaders to form a coalition government with former opposition leader Tsvangirai after violent and disputed elections in 2008. The coalition agreement demands its leaders consult and agree on major policy decisions including a timeframe for fresh polls.
The longtime president has said he is abiding by a court ruling calling for the vote to go ahead in July.
Tsvangirai, though, claims the lawsuit was instigated by Mugabe's loyalists eager for early polls so that they can take advantage of loopholes in the electoral laws to rig the vote.
Tsvangirai said Thursday that Mugabe is acting "unconstitutionally and unlawfully" because the special powers that he is claiming are not enshrined in the nation's new constitution, which was overwhelmingly accepted in a referendum vote in March.
Tsvangirai also said Mugabe's push for early polls is a deliberate attempt to avoid ending bias in his dominant, loyalist state media and carry out reforms in the police and military blamed for state-orchestrated violence in previous elections.
"I will not let Zimbabweans be frog-marched into another illegitimate and violent election," Tsvangirai said Thursday.
Mugabe has repeatedly dismissed calls for reforms in the security services.
Senior generals have vowed their allegiance to Mugabe and have refused to salute Tsvangirai since he became prime minister in 2009, arguing he did not take part in the guerilla war that ended colonial rule and swept Mugabe to power in 1980.
In an official government notice published earlier Thursday, Mugabe said he has amended several electoral laws and announced June 27 as the end of a 30-day registration period that began on Monday. Under the new constitution, 30 days are required for final voter registration.
Veritas, an independent legal research group, said Thursday that Mugabe's amended election laws still have to be passed by the Harare parliament.
"Presidential powers cannot be used to do by regulation what the constitution says must be provided for by an act of parliament," the group said.


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Getting Back with an Abuser in the Future?
My boyfriend has physically, emotionally and verbally abused me. I dumped him and now am hearing the sorries and that he has learned his lesson. I told him no I cannot get back together with him now. My question is in the future could we ever have a normal relationship? Will he ever change?
There isn't a straightforward answer to your question. Typically, in relationships that are chronically abusive, which it sounds like yours is, abusive dynamics persist unless you can make a clean break from the relationship. It is unclear whether your boyfriend will actually change his behavior; typically, a drastic change/improvement in your boyfriend's behavior would require (at a minimum) significant time spent in psychotherapy and anger management programs. Also, if your boyfriend is a heavy drinker, his drinking would need to stop completely (not an easy feat), since there is an extremely high correlation between drinking alcohol and domestic violence. Even with these things in place, it's not certain that the abuse would stop.The bottom line question I would ask you is this: Does this person value, respect, and care for you in the way(s) that you would like to be? If the answer(s) to this question is no, then I suggest you try to make the break from this person. Regardless of whether abuse is occurring, you must feel valued, respected, and cared for in order for you to go forward in your relationship.
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(SportsNetwork.com) - After failing to earn a point for just the second time in their past 12 games, the Phoenix Coyotes aim to rebound on the road Monday night as they visit the Nashville Predators.
The Coyotes dropped a 4-2 decision at home to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, falling to 8-2-2 in their last 12 games. It was also Phoenix's first regulation setback as the hosting team this season (9-1-2).
Shane Doan netted his team-leading 11th goal of the season and also assisted on Mike Ribeiro's tally, while Mike Smith was charged with all four goals on 22 shots faced and was lifted in the second period. Backup Thomas Greiss stopped all four shots he faced in the third period.
"Give them credit because they just out-worked us. We didn't do any of the hard work that you need to do if you want to win in this league," said Doan, who has seven goals and 11 points over an eight-game point streak.
Phoenix is also set to visit Minnesota on Wednesday, but could open this quick trip without Martin Hanzal, who is tied with Doan for the club lead with 19 points. Hanzal suffered a lower-body injury in the first period on Saturday, but did make the trip to Nashville.
However, forward Lauri Korpikoski and defenseman Zbynek Michalek did not due to injury.
Nashville will also seek to rebound tonight after having a three-game win streak snapped with Saturday's 2-0 setback to the New York Rangers. The Preds got 32 saves from Marek Mazanec, but were outshot 34-17 in the game, including 17-7 in the second period.
"They didn't allow us to get any momentum," said Predators head coach Barry Trotz. "I didn't think we played great, but I didn't think we played poorly. (The Rangers) had a high compete level and a lot of team speed, and they tracked us down pretty good."
Nashville had netted 13 goals over its win streak, but was shut out for the fifth time this season.
Mazanec had been in net for all three games over the winning streak, allowing a total of four goals while posting a shutout, but the rookie fell to 3-3-0 with a 2.32 goals against average in seven games (6 starts) this season.
The Coyotes have won six of their last nine meetings with the Predators, including a 5-4 shootout decision at home on Oct. 31. Mikkel Boedker had the lone goal of the tiebreaker, while Doan had a goal and an assist.
Greiss made the start for Phoenix, posting 36 saves.
Smith, the likely starter for tonight, is 3-3-1 with a 2.75 GAA in seven games (6 starts) lifetime versus the Preds.
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The International Fight League's World Grand Prix goes down tomorrow in Hoffman Estates, IL, showcasing the top four fighters from their lightweight, welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions, as well as a championship bout between the two best light heavies, Vladdy Matyushenko and Alex Schoenauer. MyNetworkTV will broadcast the first hour of the card live beginning at 8 p.m. CST.
The two fights that are guaranteed to go down in that hour are the light heavyweight match, and a lightweight meeting between undefeated 20-year-old Chris Horodecki of the L.A. Anacondas and Bart Palaszewski of Pat Miletich's Quad City Silverbacks. Horodecki and Palaszewski fought earlier this year at an IFL event, with Horodecki eking out a split decision despite being dominated by the Silverback in the first round:
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Our overnight accommodations are in Denver, Colorado's capital city. This evening, enjoy getting acquainted with our fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Colorado Rockies
This morning we board the Amtrak California Zephyr and begin a breath- taking climb up the frontal range of the Rockies. We cross the Continental Divide through the 6.2 mile Moffat Tunnel, one of 29 tunnels along our route! Enjoy the views as we make our way through the spectacular canyons of the Rocky Mountains. Our private sleeping car compartments are comfortable sitting rooms by day that easily convert to cozy sleepers at night. All meals are included in the Dining Car aboard the train. Tonight we travel into Utah. B,L,D
Day 3 : Sierra Nevadas
Enjoy breakfast as Nevada landscapes greet us. We disembark the train in Reno midmorning, then continue by motorcoach for a delightful day of leisure time and sightseeing. Tonight we travel to Lake Tahoe in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains for the evening. B
Day 4 : Lake Tahoe Cruise
This morning we board the M.S. Dixie paddlewheeler for a narrated cruise on sapphire-blue Lake Tahoe, voted as the Best Boat Cruise for several years running. Following our cruise, we make our way through California's beautiful Central Valley to San Francisco where we enjoy excellent accommodations for two nights. B,L
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After a ride on one of the city's timeless cable cars we are joined by an expert local guide for a tour of the City by the Bay. We see the highlights of this bustling city including Twin Peaks, Market Street, Chinatown and iconic Golden Gate Park. After our tour, we enjoy lunch and leisure time at famous Pier 39, located along Fisherman's Wharf. L
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This morning we say goodbye to San Francisco and travel south to the Roaring Camp Railroad Station. Upon arrival we board one of the most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines in America and enjoy a round-trip journey through the towering redwood groves to the summit of Bear Mountain and back. Later we enjoy scenic vistas of California's famous 17 Mile Drive. Have your camera ready for stops along the route including the Lone Cyprus and Pebble Beach. We then make our way to our accommodations for two nights in Monterey. D
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Today's route follows coastal Highway 1 where roaring waves, sheer rocky cliffs and stunning ocean views dominate the landscape. At Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park we get another view of California's majestic Redwoods. Today we tour Hearst Castle, an elegant mountaintop estate of the late William Randolph Hearst. Discover fabulous art, priceless antiques and beautiful gardens after viewing the introductory film Building the Dream. Our overnight accommodations are in San Luis Obispo. D
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Our journey continues south this morning to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. We take time to explore the largest Presidential Library in the United States, including exhibits such as Air Force One, the National Treasures Gallery, a tribute to First Lady Nancy Reagan and the Oval Office. Afterwards, we make our way to Los Angeles for a comfortable two-night stay. B
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This morning we pick up a local guide for a tour of Hollywood. See Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame while learning this fascinating city's history. This afternoon we explore the Farmer's Market before a Warner Brothers Studio VIP tour. We experience the magic of filmmaking and see the iconic sets from beloved television shows and movies. Tonight we reminisce at a Holiday Vacations Farewell Dinner. B,D
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$100 Million in Interest Free EHR Loans from GE
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Today I came across this coverage of an announcement that GE Capital will be providing $100 million of loans to "accelerate adoption of electronic health records (EHR)." The loans from GE will carry no interest until the institutions obtaining these loans begin receiving government money, typically in 2012.
Does anyone see a problem with this?
GE Capital isn't giving EHR loans to you because they are doing charity work. They are a business and they know that in 2012 a large number of these loans will start earning them a bunch of interest. This could easily happen because a doctor's office was unable to implement the GE Centricity EHR software in the alloted time frame or maybe they couldn't get GE Centricity EHR to show meaningful use (through GE Centricity's fault or their own). Either way, GE is banking on the fact that many of these loans won't be repaid. What better debtors could they have than high earning doctors?
Doesn't this sound a lot like those 0% interest credit cards? The credit card companies have been making a killing getting people into debt over their head and down the road charging incredible interest rates when a large number of the people can't repay. Seems like GE Capital is trying to do the same with this EHR financing plan. Of course, if someone does pay it off, then GE health is still making a nice chunk of money from selling an expensive EHR platform.
There are so many different EHR pricing models and financing options available. EHR selection should focus on what's best for the office. I've never known EHR financing to be a problem with purchasing an EHR. There are lots of options out there.
People who choose to go with a no interest loan in the hopes that the EHR stimulus money from ARRA will repay those loans are playing with fire. No doubt some people are going to get burned.


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The five-hundred and fifty-sixth volume of the Archives of Maryland series was originally published in 1808. The Archives of Maryland edition was published in 2003 by the Maryland State Archives. This volume covers Votes and Proceedings of the House of Delegates, 1808.
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The owner of two dangerous dogs that went on the rampage, killed a cat and chased a resident into her home has been given a 12 month community order.
Chesterfield magistrates' court heard how Beverley Pugh, of Bond Street, Staveley, had been getting her children ready for school when her Staffordshire bull terrier Bob and Rottweiler Roxy got loose.
Prosecuting solicitor Becky Allsop said a resident on Clarendon Road heard the dogs barking and opened her door so one of her cats could run in, but the smaller of the two dogs got her cat Felix.
Mrs Allsop added that the bigger Rottweiler turned and as the woman tried to help Felix, the Rottweiler chased her into the house and got into her porch.
The court heard how both dogs moved on to Springwell Park Drive and caused chaos as another resident was walking her son to school and had to stand between the dogs and her son and another parent said the dogs had had a go at her daughter. Mrs Allsop also added the dogs were causing traffic to stop.
Police discovered Pugh's home had an insecure fence and she said the rear door was insecure and had a chain but the dogs must have escaped.
Pugh pleaded guilty to two counts of being the owner of a dangerous out of control dog and two counts of allowing a dog to enter a public place.
John Wilford, defending, said there had been no previous incidents, the door has since been fixed and the dogs are now kept inside.
He added that Pugh had been getting her children ready when the dogs escaped.
Magistrates sentenced Pugh on Friday, May 9, to a 12 month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work. She must also pay a £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs and £100 compensation and was ordered to keep her dogs leashed and muzzled in public.


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Study to understand the business side of heath care in one of the dynamically-planned Healthcare Administration Graduate Programs. The general aim of healthcare administration degree programs is to prepare individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services. This could provide the tools to navigate within health care facilities and across health care systems.
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Healthcare Administration Graduate Programs are available at all levels – Masters, Doctorate and Certificates. A graduate degree in healthcare administration could help students gain strategic and organizational skills. These are often needed to make executive decisions to impact patient care or even public health care policy.
Participants in healthcare administration degree programs often take a series of business and healthcare-related courses, and may be asked to research independently, take part in internships and/or complete informed capstone projects.
The range of healthcare management programs and various concentrations means students could look for one that lines up with their goals. Whether this is to manage a facility like a hospital or a specific clinical department.
Healthcare management, also referred to as healthcare administration, is all about the managerial side of medical and health services. For example, a health management degree might include instruction in management theory and how it could be applied to let's a hospital administration, an elderly care facility, pharmaceutical company or a psychiatry department.
According to BLS, Generalized health care management topics could draw from the seven (7) courses listed below, but please refer to the individual grad schools and their syllabus.
Types of Health Administration Graduate Programs
Master in Healthcare Administration
Health care intensive, Management & Leadership
Master in Health Services Administration
Strong business focus and health administration
Master of Business Education in Healthcare Administrations
Business functional, health administration
Master of Public Health
Population Health, health policy
Master of Public Administration
Public sector, nonprofit management
There is a full menu of health administration masters degree programs to choose from, and reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually indicate that masters degrees are both common and sometimes preferred by today's employers.
With so many options, one ought to weigh options with professional goals in mind. And, make sure to take note of a program's 'required core' courses to see if they line up with the things you hope to learn about.
Full-time students might complete a MHA degree in about 2 years though a variable. Apart from an accredited bachelors degree, form and fee, applicants may need to furnish current resume, essay, and English proficiency if an international student. The type of undergraduate background, minimum GPA and other prerequisites vary between schools.
A Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) is a professional masters program that aims to ready students with the capacity to lead in the healthcare field. Coursework typically takes a wide-angle lens to all aspects of health care management.
In some schools with MHA programs, students get started with a course in graduate research and academic writing and once successfully completed, continue on with other courses. These generally kick off with a comprehensive overview of the U.S. healthcare system including concepts, key issues and the types of delivery systems that exist.
Healthcare administration masters degree students could also become familiar with modern theories and practices in population health such as the impact of the Affordable Care Act. And, while not a law program, students could hone critical thinking skills as they build a deeper grasp of healthcare law, ethics and the privacy of information.
MHA degree students might also study how to manage information and information systems in a modern healthcare organization. Typically, there is some discussion of electronic medical record systems. Other managerial courses could discuss conflict resolution, personnel and teamwork and the marketing and strategic planning for health service organizations.
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An MHA program might task students with an applied research project. This research may have students integrate program content into a systems-based approach to a real-world problem. To tailor the program and perhaps add depth to their research, masters students might choose electives. See below for some general examples.
An MHA degree program might offer students the option to focus and build general strengths or choose an area of emphasis. Look for unique concentrations as you search.
A Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Administration could provide students with the organizational skills and technical abilities specific to health systems. At the outset, students might learn about quality improvement and organizational change. Other key topics could include the following.
Participants in a MSHA program usually follow some set course guidelines onto which they might stack an area of emphasis such as health informatics or organizational leadership. A course in research methods for health services could help with an integrated capstone.
Although a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) are two degrees that appear to be similar, they actually have some key differences. Both degrees focus on healthcare and may overlap in some core courses, but the majority of the curriculum required for each is distinct.
The MPH curriculum is usually based on a combination of science, sociology and organizational topics. Public health courses could include core courses in epidemiology, behavioral science, biostatistics, environmental health, sociology, healthcare administration, and other topics related to health and society.
Compared to the MPH degree, the MHA usually puts less emphasis on disease and more on the delivery of healthcare services. In fact, an MHA degree might share some common features with the MBA in Healthcare Administration. For instance, it might offer extra insight in areas such as finance, accounting, management, and marketing.
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management is usually build to help students achieve strong leadership and executive skills in all the functional areas of business. Then, to apply these theories to healthcare settings.
Core Healthcare MBA courses could enable students to critically analyze business problems, forge solutions and make decisions based on evidence and research. Students might also study to understand how to lead and work in teams using effective business communication skills. Program requirements might also include a capstone project, thesis, and/or research project.
A Master of Public Administration (MPA) with an Emphasis in Health Care Management degree offers a way to gain key insights into how to implement effective health care public policy and improve access to quality care.
The Doctor of Business Adminstration degree with a specialization in Health Care Administration prepares health care
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Importantly, an MPA degree core topics tend to revolve around organization theory and human behavior. Students might also study intergovernmental relations and the public policy process. A course in public budgeting and financial administration and research methods in public administration might also be central. Treated as a concentration, health administration option courses could overlap some with the MHA degree. See below for some general examples.
A comprehensive exam and final project might also be required.
PhD programs in healthcare administration are research-focused doctorate degrees in which students may develop both breadth and depth of knowledge. Students who pursue this more academic degree could research to add scholarly insight (new theory) to the field.
Health Administration PhD programs might enroll students with work experience and a Masters degree or MBA. Some programs might suggest prospective students line up their own research interests with active faculty projects.
A Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree is a practitioner doctorate. Course plans may build on masters-level knowledge to help participants learn more advanced business strategies and cultivate insight into innovative leadership. Grounded in research, students might learn how to make ethical and informed executive decisions based on management science.
Per O'Net, 12% of Health Managers have a Masters degree.
Apart from leadership and ethics, students might work at their own communication and organizational style. Through group work and case study analysis, participants might learn about evidence-based management principles that are key components to patient centered, quality driven practices and improved patient care.
A course in population health could help participants investigate public health risks and how they relate to globalization, changing demographics, natural disaster, and terror-based disaster. This in tandem with a discussion about modern laws, regulations and how to advocate for health-centered policy.
DHA degree students could study more in-depth topics such as economics, financial management and organizational governance. Other management courses could focus on strategic change and how to adapt theory to further an organization's position.
A dissertation is the cumulative project for a Doctor of Health Administration degree program. Students might review current practices and develop strategies to use in their specific work environments.
While a DHA degree usually focuses and applies business, management and leadership skills exclusively to the health care domain, a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) may hone overall executive skills.
In core courses, DBA students study business strategy and how to apply managerial decision-making skills to things like healthcare policy, information technology, marketing and economics. More focused courses in healthcare management could provide more exposure to policy development and implementation along with the following.
Research methods and academic writing courses usually help students with the presentation side of data synthesis. Through them, participants might explore solutions for real-world management challenges that could affect health care delivery systems and the continuum of health services.
A Graduate Certificate in Health Administration is a non-degree award which enables students to build skills and refresh a resume, without the same commitment as for a full grad degree. Health administration certificates may be available in a variety of topics as each one typically addresses one theme – in a few targeted courses.
For instance, a Health Management and Policy Certificate course plan might expose students to the history, basic structures and operations of public health and health care delivery systems. Further courses could examine health policy analysis and basic management principles and practical tools for health management professionals.
Find a grad school for health care administration that offers campus based or online Healthcare Administration Graduate Programs. Which type of program format most appeals to your learning style?
Whatever your answers, use them to search for programs in that format. Or, search for graduate health administration degrees in a preferred city, state or country.
Many graduate schools offer healthcare administration accredited programs. At the institutional level, a school may be regionally or nationally accredited which usually attests to the fiscal stability and student resources. Programs accredited by professional agencies may follow industry guidelines and standards for curricula.
Now you're equipped with the information you need to start your search for a graduate program in healthcare administration & management. The academic path you choose may depend largely on what you plan to do after you complete your degree. To a certain extent, you want to not only prepare yourself with an education but also the 'right' education for the type of career you want to lead.
Don't be shy, reaching out to more than one healthcare administration and management school may increase your chances of achieving your goal. Just click request info, fill out the for, and be sure you understand the ins and outs of each program.
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On 1Password, iOS 7, and OS X Mavericks
So, Apple is working on these things called iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks, which happen to be in private beta for developers right now. In general, our current, shipping versions should work pretty well on said betas. And while I cannot confirm we are working on our own things for Apple's new things, I also cannot deny we are working on said things.
Yes, I live a life of confirmatory non-denial. This is why I drink.
What I can tell you is that if we were working on some things for Apple's new things, we would probably have some planned for both the short term and less-than-short term. Since the less-than-short term category is the more interesting of the two, I'll bet you one whiskey sour that things like UI Dynamics and AirDrop in iOS 7 are really fun to namedrop enigmatically in a blog post.
In the short term, for the intrepid "early adopters" in the audience, 1Password should run just fine on the iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks betas. If you are one of said intrepid customers, be sure to let us know if you run into something so we can prepare for when Apple ships these OSes to the public.
I actually can confirm that we're working on small 1Password updates to fix a few quirks on Apple's betas, such as a crash during New User Setup on Mac and search bar and tab wonkiness on iOS. We hope to get those up soon, so stay tuned here, on Twitter, or on Facebook to hear when they're out.


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Focusing on small-group learning and increased interaction with faculty, students are immersed in clinical experience from the very beginning. A multitude of clinical sites provide students with extensive training in patient care, including an Outpatient Experience that begins early in the first year. A 5-month Discovery period allows time for clinical or bench research, international experience, or other academic inquiry.
Our new curriculum was designed by the faculty and student leadership in keeping with the following desired characteristics of Emory School of Medicine graduates:
To achieve graduates with these characteristics, our new curriculum:
The MD curriculum is divided into four phases (view a chart of the 4 year MD Curriculum):
Following a week-long shadowing experience, known as "Week on the Wards," students begin a 4-month "Healthy Human" module to study healthy human physiology. During this time, students begin their clinical skills training, meeting twice a week with their small group and small group leader – forming a close relationship with classmates and their faculty mentor early on. Small group discussions about professionalism, ethics, communication, cultural competency, and other "How to be a Doctor" skills add to the "whole person approach" to medical education.
Using those new skills, students begin seeing real patients in an outpatient clinic in their fifth month of medical school. Reporting for service one afternoon every other week for 12-months, first-year medical students are able to learn, hands-on, from a healthcare team – and their patients – in a longitudinal experience.
At this same time, students begin studying human disease in systems-based blocks for the duration of the Foundations Phase. Anatomy lab also takes place during this first phase. Each of 24 dissection tables is equipped with a computer to instantly access magnetic resonance and other images, study guides, lecture notes, and other electronic references.
Grading is Pass/Fail for the first 18 months of our curriculum.
Finishing halfway through the second year, students are given two months of study time for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam.
Providing students with core knowledge of the basic clinical medical and surgical fields, each student will complete required hospital rotations in Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Radiology, as well as outpatient rotations in Adult & Pediatric Primary Care, Dermatology, Urology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, and Palliative Care.
Students complete these rotations at Emory and Emory-affiliated healthcare facilities throughout the Atlanta area, including:
This phase is a structured time for students to conduct a hypothesis-driven research project under the direction of a faculty member. While the Discovery project must be a scientific inquiry based in Medicine, students are able combine their interests in other areas, such as creative writing, public health, community development, education, or health policy, into their project. Many students are also able to include an international experience in their Discovery project. This is a critical opportunity for students to renew their creative energies and explore a new facet of medicine under the tutelage of an Emory faculty member.
During Discovery, medical students will work virtually full time on their projects with no other commitments except occasional seminars or workshops relevant to their work. With only one required course held during this time (a special course addressing topics relevant to Discovery including reading the literature, writing and publishing papers, research ethics, and the IRB), students are also able to spend time in clinic to maintain and develop their clinical skills.
This phase prepares each individual for the transition to physician. Required senior rotations include Emergency Medicine, Critical Care (ICU), and a sub-internship in Surgery, Medicine or Pediatrics; there is sufficient time for electives or away-rotations during this year. The Translation Phase concludes with a required month-long Capstone course that offers carefully designed lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and exercises which equip the soon-to-be-graduate with the practical skills and information that will be crucial to their success as residents.
Students learn clinical skills in a wide variety of clinical environments. First, students learn basic communication skills with their Small Groups. Students take histories and conduct physical examinations on trained standardized patients in one of 16 clinical exam rooms; during this initial process, students are carefully observed and tutored by practicing physicians. Video cameras record on-going efforts and enable critical learning and valuable faculty feedback to students as they work to progressively improve their skills throughout the four years of medical education.
Within the first few months of the first year of Foundations, students are ready to begin seeing patients in a longitudinal Outpatient Experience (OPEX). This 12-month required experience allows students to develop a relationship with a clinical preceptor, a multidisciplinary clinical team, and with a variety of patients.
An unprecedented number of patient simulators are located in the School of Medicine's Center for Experiential Learning. These enable students to acquire and hone technical skills such as suturing, resuscitation, endotracheal intubation, basic life support, IV placement, and delivering a baby. The Center is also used to simulate patient care in nearly any clinical setting, giving students an opportunity to virtually experience real-life situations such as team resuscitation, emergency obstetric care, and even large-scale disasters. Team-training exercises are incorporated throughout the curriculum as a way for medical students to learn to work together with each other and with other members of the healthcare team, such as nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists. Team management skills will be increasingly important in real-world delivery of healthcare in the U.S. and elsewhere.
With over 3,000 patient beds in more than half a dozen hospitals, Emory medical students serve many different patient populations in many different settings. Our students learn not only clinical exam methods and cutting-edge science, but also seek to understand the socio-cultural complexities and influences that affect the health of the individual.
An integral part of the new curriculum involves our Society System. There are four Societies (named after four historic physicians) with four experienced clinician-educators (Small Group Advisors) in each Society; thus, each medical school class has 16 practicing physicians who are dedicated clinical teachers. At Orientation, every student is assigned to a Society and a Small Group Advisor who stays with the student throughout their medical education; it is the Small Group Advisor who eventually hoods the student at Commencement exercises.
Meeting twice a week with their Small Group, students quickly form close relationships with classmates and faculty. The Small Group Advisor instructs students in professionalism and the art of patient care, patient-physician communication skills, and the principles of physical examination and diagnostic thinking. Small group instruction also covers many other critical topics, including peer-to-peer communication, medical ethics, preventive medicine, and personal wellness. Problem-based learning is also conducted in the Small Group format, encouraging students to work together and teach each other.
With this curriculum, students are now able to: