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Why O blood can transfuse to A blood?
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Why O blood can transfuse to A blood?
although there is anti A in O blood, can it attack A red blood cell?
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actually the theory is like that o blood group lacks both A and B antigens but has both a and b antibodies.since there are no A and B antigens to cause incompatibility and hence agglutination,so there is no danger of donation of o blood group and hence it is called a "universal donor".....this theory is approved correctly by all..
silvermoon wrote:The answer is anti A in O blood can attack A red blood cell in A blood, sure 100%. But the question is why?why we can transfuse blood O to A or O to B harmlessly?
You are correct, people with type O blood have antibodies to group A and group B antigens. If a type O person is transfused with type A blood, the antibodies present in the type O person's blood will bind to the erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the transfused blood. This will lead to a hemolytic depletion of the transfused blood. Mismatched blood transfusion can also lead to renal damage (due to attempted clearance of the erythrocyte degradation products) and loss of circulatory stability.
So, in short, a person who has type O blood **will** "attack" type A blood, if they are unlucky enough to be transfused with it. This is why hospitals always type match and cross, to make sure that the blood they transfuse will not cause problems in the recipient. This is also why, in the absence of blood type screening, the default is to use Type O Rh- blood, as this is least likely to cause problems (and also why O Rh negative people are referred to as "universal donors" and type AB Rh positive people are referred to as "universal recipients" as theoretically, they could be transfused with any blood). There are more blood groups than A, B and O and Rh+/-, but these are the major ones.
In answer to the primary question to argument thats been lacking so far is that when we talk of transfusing blood we are actually hanging on erythrocytes and not just 'total blood' that would also contain hemostatic factors and, also, the antibodies directed at other antigens that are indeed present in type O blood yet these are not transfused since its only this donors erythrocytes that are transfused. This is why they are universal donors. good luck
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Well, we have another year around the corner and, needless to say, we are left with more questions than answers.
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Well, we have another year around the corner and, needless to say, we are left with more questions than answers.
Let�s start with the known fraud that was uncovered in the last general election. Why hasn�t it been handled properly? The outcome would have been a lot better for our country and the occupant in our White House would be different.
Next we have sequestration � this was put in place due to a money shortage. Military spending was cut, national parks and national monuments were closed to the public. The president did not skip a beat and continued with his frequent, lavish vacations and parties with the taxpayers picking up the tab. I guess he�s made the point: We, the people, do not matter. Exactly what was the real reason for this? Was it really needed or was it just to show us how much power he holds?
It is my opinion that this president has spent the last five years thumbing his nose at the American people and letting us know that nothing will stop him from the goal that he has been groomed to accomplish: the destruction of our great country.
We, the people, have a choice to make. We can sit back and let this continue or we can stand up and put a stop to it. Are we going to allow government to dictate how we live our lives? Are we going to sit back and let them take away the remaining freedoms that we do have? Or are we going to stand up and defend our Constitution?
It is a known fact that actions speak louder than words. Remind these elected officials that they work for us and that they were not elected to appease the president or any single party. We must tell our senators and congressman to grow backbones and do the job for which they were elected or their days will be numbered. The time has arrived for action or all will be lost and the future for our children and grandchildren will be bleak.
Honor, integrity, values, morals and Christianity need to be restored in our country!
I do not know the criteria anyone uses in deciding their vote, but I hope that in the upcoming elections more thought is put into the decision.
Like I said at the beginning � more questions than answers.
Above all, please pray for our country.
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A Critique of Norman L. Geisler's Review of John Loftus' FROM APOLOGIST TO ATHEIST
Dr. Norman L. Geisler was one of my heroes when I was a believer. One of the first classes that I took as a Bible college freshman was Bibliology. The textbook for that class was A General Introduction to the Bible (co-authored by William Nix). I literally cut my theological teeth on Geisler's exposition of the doctrines of revelation, inspiration and inerrancy. I learned how an evangelical believer should think about the development of the canon and the transmission and translation of the Bible. When I became a Bible college professor myself, I used several of Geisler's books in my classes. I used his Christian Apologetics as one of the required textbooks in Apologetics. I used his Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective (co-authored by Paul Feinberg) and Let Us Reason: An Introduction to Logic as assigned reading in my Philosophy classes. While, of course, I did not agree with everything he wrote, I had tremendous respect for his scholarship and the clarity in which he communicated. So, when I found out that he had done a critique of my fellow apostate John Loftus' book , I could not wait to see what he said.
The review is entitled: FROM APOLOGIST TO ATHEIST: A CRITICAL REVIEW , Norman L. Geisler, Ph.D., Christian Apologetics Journal , Volume 6, No. 1, Spring 2007, pp. 93-109.
Geisler begins by throwing some kudos to John's work. He states: " … it is a thoughtful and intellectually challenging work, presenting arguments that every honest theist and Christian should face. Indeed, some of his criticisms are valid" (p. 94). The only example, though, of a valid criticism that Geisler mentions is John's critique of William Craig's "witness of the Holy Spirit" as a self-authenticating evidence of the truth of Christianity. To me its not surprising that Geisler mentions Craig since they are members of rival schools of apologetics. Its always good to throw a jab at one of your rivals. (I find it fascinating that Christian apologists cannot even agree on the best way to try to defend Christianity. There are multiple approaches each with their own devout followers. See Five Views on Apologetics, edited by Steven Cowan. At least one of these schools, the presuppositionalists accuse the other schools of not really given honor to the Bible.) Nevertheless, Geisler does acknowledge that John's work is "intellectually challenging."
My biggest criticism of Geisler's review is that he maintains that John left the faith because of sin and rebellion not because of genuine intellectual doubts. He says that it is noteworthy that John first step away from God involved moral failure and "Then, he began to doubt God's word" (p. 97). I am not surprised that Geisler would have this view. Conservative Christians maintain that failure to believe in God is never due to the head but always to the heart. My former pastor used to say this and he would quote Psalms 14:1 to prove it. "The fool hath said in his heart (and by implication not his head), there is no God." Bob Jones Sr. (who is revered at BJU in way something like Hindus revere their spiritual gurus) had a saying: "If a man will give God his heart, God will comb the kinks out of his head." For the conservative evangelical Christian it is all about sin. They cannot believe that someone may have honest doubts about God and the Bible (at least not after they have been given all of the pat answers by the Christian apologist—at that stage its only rebellion).
I am also not surprised to see that Geisler actually questioned the genuineness of John's conversion. He says: " In summation, one can place question marks on both his 'conversion' and 'deconversion.' Given the legalistic context, one can question whether or not he really understood the grace of God" (p. 108). Those within my old theological camp (fundamental Baptists) did not believe that most Church of Christ people were truly saved. They thought that the Church of Christ folks (whom they called Campbellites) had added works to grace because of their insistence on baptism as a requirement for salvation. They also felt that the Church of Christ belief that one could lose one's salvation actually meant that they denied salvation by grace to begin with. A Calvinistic Christian cannot accept the notion of a truly regenerate person falling away. Again to quote my former Pastor: "A faith that fizzles at the finish had a fatal flaw at the first."
For this reason, Geisler does not give much credence to John's arguments against Christianity. He says: "The discussion here need not be long for several reasons. First, his unbelief was not initiated by reason, as he admits. Rather, it was his rejection by friends and the lack of Christian love. Second, there is nothing really new here that has not already been answered elsewhere" (p. 100). This confirms what I said above. Many conservative Christians believe that they have all the answers to every question ever raised against the Christian faith. All one has to do is buy their book and presto, they will have all the answers too. If you disagree with their answers, its because of your sinful and rebellious heart.
Geisler maintains that John's problem with Genesis and science can be answered by "high school level apologetics" (p. 100). While I am no scientist, I have read somewhat widely on evolution and "creation science" and I know that the subject is far more complex than Geisler is acknowledging. He believes that he has refuted evolution by stating: "Red, white, and blue confetti dropped from an airplane will never produce the American Flag on your lawn" (p. 100). Don't we all wish that the matter was that simple?
The fact is that evolution, while not essentially at odds with conservative Christianity (see the gap theory, theistic evolution, and progressive creationism), is at odds with Geisler's fundamentalist view of the Scripture. Thus, he seems ready to dismiss the whole subject with his simplistic example of dropping confetti from an airplane.
Geisler says that John's best argument against God is the argument from evil; but he says it can be dismissed due to circular reasoning. "For how can one know God is ultimately in-just (sic )for allowing evil unless he knows what is ultimately just (sic). And how can he know there is an ultimate standard of justice (i.e., absolute moral law), unless there is an absolute Moral Law Giver" (p. 101)? Here again, it seems to me that Geisler is way too simplistic in dismissing the argument from evil. Common sense and observation tells you that there are many injustices in the world (not caused by man). Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and many other types of natural disasters kill and maim young children (not to mention adults) on almost a daily basis around the globe. Children contract cancer and other horrific diseases each day due to no fault of their own. Geisler's answer to this dilemma is that we will understand one day that these things were really for the best. In the meanwhile, we have to just trust God. Frankly, that is also the teaching of the book of Job and consistent with the overall teaching of Scripture. Don't be surprised, however, if those who do not have a prior commitment to the truth of Scripture find this argument unconvincing and unsatisfying.
In dealing with Loftus' "Cumulative Argument" against Christianity, Geisler responds: "First, the atheist, weighs the specific evidence differently than the theist, and his bias affects the way he weighs it. What Loftus views as improbable (say, the resurrection of Christ) is because of his bias against miracles, not because there is not highly probably (sic) historical evidence that it happened, which there is" (p. 101). I have to guess that Geisler has a blind spot here. A man as intelligent as he is ought to recognize that he comes to the same evidence with bias. No one is truly objective. No one interprets any evidence outside of their particular world-view. Now you can argue whether or not the world-view is correct but you cannot operate outside of one in some type of imaginary neutral land. Geisler is just as biased in favor of the resurrection and miracles as Loftus is against them.
Geisler goes on to say: "If miracles are possible (which they are in a theistic universe), then their probability depends purely on the reliability of the documents. And the Gospel documents are reliable. In summary, there are more NT documents, earlier documents, more documents [doesn't this sound redundant-my comment] by more contemporaries and eyewitness testimony, more historically and archaeologically confirmed than for any other events of the ancient world. Hence, it is highly probable that Jesus did the miracles contained in the NT and rose from the dead to confirm his claim to be the Son of God" (pp. 101-102). To argue that the large number of ancient copies of the NT somehow guarantees that the miracles contained in those copies must be true is a huge jump in logic. Would the existence of a large number of copies of the Koran or the Book of Mormon or the Hindu Veda guarantee that the miracles described in those books were true? Geisler mentions archaeologically confirmed Scripture. Has archaeology ever confirmed that a miracle mentioned in the Bible actually took place? I am not aware of any such discovery. Archaeology may confirm some historical references in the Scriptures but that is a far cry from proving that the miracles took place.
Geisler tries to water down John's claim that historical studies can never prove the Bible beyond a reasonable doubt by saying: "Probabilities leave room for some doubt but not necessarily always a reasonable doubt. And high probabilities do not leave room for any reasonable doubt, though there is always room for possible doubt in historical arguments" (p. 102) To me, this seems like mental gymnastics. Doubt is doubt and for some it will be reasonable doubt and for others it will not. Geisler seems to be assuming some imaginary objective arbiter here. John's point was simply that historical evidence can never fully prove the Bible to be true and I think he is right.
Geisler continues: "It too can be a cumulative case where one probability is built upon another until the whole argument for Christianity is so highly probable that it is beyond all reasonable doubt" (p. 102). If that is the case, then the only thing keeping the whole world from converting is their lack of knowledge. If somehow, Geisler and his apologists could get their evidence in front of everyone, the whole world would believe (except for those who are willfully rebellious). Excuse me if I think this sounds a little bit arrogant.
Geisler takes John to task for saying that "ancient standards [for eyewitnesses] are pathetic in comparison to today's standards." Geisler replies: "This is simply false. Indeed, many legal experts have examined the New Testament eyewitness testimony and found it more than sufficient" (p. 102). Geisler's "many legal experts" consists of a 19th century apologist-lawyer, Simon Greenleaf, and a 20th century theologian-lawyer, John Montgomery—this hardly constitutes "many legal experts." The fact is that you can find a lawyer that will defend just about any known position. The testimony recorded in the Gospels is by and large second and third hand which would be dismissed in a court of law as hearsay. And that is ignoring the fact that the Gospel records were written decades after the events took place when memories have a tendency to fade and stories can be embellished. In any case, there is certainly no opportunity to cross examine the so-called eyewitnesses and that alone would nullify their testimony.
Geisler next calls John's "God-of-the-gaps" argument faulty. Just because science is explaining more and more (leaving less room for God), there is no need for the Christian to worry, according to Geisler, because miracles by definition are irregular, non-repeatable events and as such can never be examined by empirical science. Thus, miracles such as the resurrection are safe from the prying eyes of science. Geisler goes on to argue that only forensic science can be used to test the unobserved and unrepeated events of the past. He writes: "Here one must depend on the principles of causality and uniformity. Events (even past ones) had a cause (causality). And the present is the key to the past (uniformity). Hence, the kind of causes that produce a certain kind of event in the present should be posited for these same kind of events in the past. Some of these events demand intelligent causes" (p. 103). Essentially, Geisler is presenting the cosmological and teleological arguments. While these arguments do have some weight in my opinion, they are far from certain. Whatever the case, what he says does not refute the fact that science has eliminated the need for supernatural explanations of cause and effect phenomena in a host of areas. Whereas people in biblical times had supernatural explanations for many natural phenomena (such as demon possession for epilepsy), most people today living in a post-Enlightenment world know that those explanations are not valid.
Geisler also criticizes John by saying: "… one of the weakest links in his case for atheism is his failure to provide any real positive evidence for God's non-existence… "(p. 104). Here Geisler is guilty, in my opinion, of the classic fallacy of shifting the burden of proof. It is not the atheist's responsibility to provide positive evidence against God. The burden of proof lies on the one who is making the assertion that God exists. It is the theist's responsibility to provide positive evidence for God. The atheist's only responsibility is to refute the theist's positive evidence.
Geisler says that John's "Outsider Test" is self-defeating. (A favorite term of Geisler's I have noticed in reading his books over the years.) ". . . if one should have the presumption of skepticism toward any belief system, especially his own, then why should Loftus not have the presumption of skepticism toward his own atheistic beliefs? The truth is that the outsider test is self-defeating since by it every agnostic should be agnostic about his own agnosticism and every skeptic would be skeptical of his own skepticism" (p. 105). I fail to see the problem here. Yes, one should be skeptical of their own skepticism. They should try to see their world view as someone outside of their particular belief system would see it. They should read those from opposing world views and talk to people from different cultures and religions. By doing so, it will shed light on the true weaknesses of their particular system of thought (whether that system be evangelical Christianity or atheism).
Geisler believes that being skeptical of one's views is somehow not a good thing. He says: "Advanced skepticism should only be used when one has advanced evidence or good reasons to disbelieve that the event really did not happen. Otherwise, one should come with an open mind to the question" (p. 107). Geisler seems to be arguing for assuming something to be true until its proven false whereas Loftus is saying to assume something to be false until its proven true. In my opinion, more advances in human thought and understanding are made by following the latter methodology. It seems to me that people are more naturally inclined to follow the first methodology and just believe what the people around them believe. It's the ones who are willing to question the status quo that wind up making new discoveries and who find new ways to understand the world.
Finally, Geisler accuses John and all atheists of being biased. "The truth is that the only way the atheist or skeptic can even compete on the playing field of religious truth is to load the dice or stack the deck. Most often this is done by assuming either metaphysical or methodological naturalism" (p. 107). I guess evangelical Christians are the only ones who are truly unbiased. Does Geisler not recognize his own bias in favor of supernaturalism? I would agree with those of the competing school of apologetics known as presuppositionalism who maintain that the notion of neutrality is a myth (for example, see Greg Bahnsen). No one is completely objective. No one views the world free from any bias. It is impossible. The first step to achieving some level of objectivity is to recognize your own biases. Geisler does not seem to have done this.
All in all, I cannot say that I am surprised by Geisler's critique. Knowing evangelical Christianity as I do, I could have almost written the essay for him. Evangelical Christians are certain about what they believe, often to the point of failing to recognize that when it is all said and done, it's still just a belief. They may be right and I may be wrong. I am willing to admit this and they are not. I don't know if it's the particular type of psyche that is drawn to dogmatic religion that explains this mentality or if there is some other explanation, but it seems to be common place among evangelicals.
To read John's review of Geisler's review see here.


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According to the National Park Service, the Statue of Liberty draws about 10,000 people per day, who annually pump more than $174 million into the local economy.
And in Utah, where October is a peak tourism season, Gov. Gary Herbert said the month brings in $100 million in tourism-related revenue.
"Utah's national parks are the backbone of many rural economies, and hard-working Utahns are paying a heavy price for this shutdown," Herbert said in a statement.
States ponying up money to run federal parks is one of the latest ad hoc funding schemes to emerge since a budget impasse put more than 800,000 federal employees on furlough.
Private donors pledged to make up some of the funding shortfall for federal programs, such as Head Start. Offers by private foundations to cover the death benefits for deceased service members prompted President Obama to restore that funding Thursday.
And for the 389 other national parks that remain closed, the continuing economic loss has galvanized municipal officials to petition state leaders and congressional representatives to secure temporary park reopenings.
In Tennessee — home to the nation's most-visited park, Great Smoky Mountain National Park — Sevier County Mayor Larry Waters has headed an effort to reopen the park, calling it "vital to the economic health of the county." Sevier County is a tourism hub for the park, which draws about 10 million visitors a year, almost double the number of visitors to the second-most popular park, the Grand Canyon.
But reopening Great Smoky Mountain National Park is complicated by its geography: Part of the park extends into neighboring North Carolina, and federal officials have refused to allow partial openings of the park.
Several states have refused to divert state funds or seek external donors to finance national parks. A spokesman for California's Department of Finance, H.D. Palmer, said, "The state has no plans to front general funds in order to reopen national parks." Wyoming's lawmakers were opposed to milking a tight budget to finance Yellowstone National Park's operations, the Casper Star-Tribune reported.
Announcing the park openings, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell called the arrangements a "practical and temporary solution that will lessen the pain for some businesses and communities."
"We want to re-open all of our national parks as quickly possible for everyone to enjoy and call on Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to open the government."
[For the record, Oct. 12, 7:24 p.m.: An earlier version of this post said Great Smoky Mountain National Park extended into Kentucky and Missouri. The park extends into North Carolina, but not Kentucky or Missouri.]
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I'm sorry that this isn't stricltly relevent, but how do you get those weird boxes you can mouse over on flicr? I've seen them on a number of bento posts and they seem very useful but I can't figure out how to put them on.
There are several flickr thingies. Do you have a link to a page that has the one you are talking about?
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I know what you mean - there's a tab after you upload a picture that lets you apply notes to your picture.
The add notes button is on the top left hand corner after your picture has been added to your photostream. Click it, then drag it to where you'd like it to be on your picture. You can then type the info in the text box and save it. The text box can also be resized by dragging the sides of the box.
Wow! Not really easy to find...... thanks for telling us. Now I can make a better description for my pics
Thanks. This is really going to help with my descriptions.
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Spasmodic dysphonia is difficulty speaking due to spasms (dystonia) of the muscles that control the vocal cords.
Alternative Names
Dysphonia - spasmodic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In the past, spasmodic dysphonia was thought to be caused by a psychological, instead of a physical problem. However, many people now believe that it stems from a problem in the brain and nervous system. The vocal cord muscles spasm, causing the vocal cords to get too close or too far apart while people with the condition are using their voice.
Spasmodic dysphonia usually occurs between ages 30 and 51. Women are more likely to be affected than men.
The voice is usually hoarse or grating. It may waver and pause. The voice may sound strained or strangled, and it may seem as if the speaker has to use extra effort (known as adductor dysphonia).
Sometimes, the voice is whispery or breathy (abductor dysphonia).
Some people will find that the problem goes away when they laugh, whisper, speak in a high-pitched voice, sing, or shout.
Some patients will have muscle tone problems in other parts of the body (such as writers cramp).
Patients with spasmodic dysphonia should see an ear, nose, and throat doctor to check for changes in the vocal cords and other brain or nervous system problems.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) treatments may help. Botulinum toxin comes from acertain type of bacteria. Very small amounts of this toxin may be injected into the muscles around the vocal cords. This treatment will often help for a period of 3 to 4 months.
Surgery to cut one of the nerves to the vocal cords has been used to treat spasmodic dysphonia, but it is not very effective.
Brain stimulation may be useful in some patients.
Goetz CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 13.
Blitzer A, Alexander RE, Grant NN. Neurologic disorders of the larynx. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al, eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2010:chap 60.
Lyons MK, boucher OK, Evidente VGH. Spasmodic dysphonia and thalamic deep brain stimulation: long-term observations, possible neurophysiologic mechanism and comparison of unilateral versus bilateral stimulation. J Neurol Neurophysiol.
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It's 2011 Civil War Smack talk time. Next up is Oregon State Beavers fan Matt Martz with his 5 reasons he can't stand Oregon Ducks Football. Player attitudes. Of course. Oregon fans call it "swagger", but OSU fans can recognize a rude attitude when they see it. You can blame Chip Kelly and Cliff Harris for this one.
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Lily Collins is the New Face of Lancome, Miranda Kerr Covers 'Cosmo,' and More!
Big news in the beauty world: Lily Collins was just announced as the new face of Lancome. Not that we're really too surprised. Have you seen her porcelain skin and bold brows? Collins joins the ranks of Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, and Kate Winslet, who have all been ambassadors for the brand. Collins will begin her ambassadorship in January with the brand's spring make-up collection French Ballerine. [People StyleWatch]
Miranda Kerr is the latest to grace the cover of the November issue of Cosmopolitan. Not only does the supermodel look amazing per usual, but she provides some wise words and insight into the modeling world. "Models are some of the most insecure people I've ever met," she said. "They're constantly being told they're not good enough. You've really got to practice loving yourself." [Cosmopolitan]
Baby North West is already much cooler than us. And it's not just because she has Kanye and Kim as parents. North received a custom Bambi shirt from Givenchy. Funny, our custom tee must have gotten lost in the mail...[Instagram]
If there's one collab we don't want to miss out on it's Proenza Schouler x MAC. The limited-edition collab is set to launch next April and will include Ombre Face Powders, Lipsticks, Pro Longwear Eye Liners and Lip Pencils, Nail Lacquers, and a 129SE Powder Brush. We're cleaning out our makeup drawers as we speak. [Style]
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Resume Dilemma: Career Change
Thinking of changing fields? Learn how to revamp your resume to emphasize your new objective and key qualifications.
In a competitive job market, it's hard enough for job seekers on a steady career path to get their resumes noticed. If you are pursuing a new direction, it's all that much more difficult to convince hiring managers to take a chance on you.
A common mistake career changers make is to use the same resumes that worked in their previous careers when they're pursuing new ones. Instead, resumes should be reworked to emphasize key qualifications for new objectives.
The best way to get started is to research the field you're trying to break into to understand what hiring managers want from their workers. Network with people in the industry, and review job openings on Monster. Learn about the skills and other credentials that are important in your new career.
Now answer the question: "Why should an employer take a chance on me?" You may not have the desired experience, but you probably have skills that are transferable from your former career: A hobby, volunteer experience, etc.
A transferable skill is a skill that you developed in one career that is applicable to your new career. For example, a teacher may leverage communication skills used daily in the classroom (e.g., delivering presentations, facilitating group discussion, persuading others and writing reports) to a new career in sales.
Write out a list of your most desirable, related qualifications; these should form the cornerstone of your resume. Next, select the most appropriate resume format based on the type of career change you are pursuing:
'Combination' Chronological
This one is best for career changers with transferable skills from a previous career.
Many career changers do well with a combination resume format, which is a chronological-style resume that leads with a qualifications summary. The summary emphasizes your most related credentials so hiring managers easily see you are qualified for your new goal. It is important for you to mention your new career objective, so employers don't assume you're staying in your old field. Your work history should focus on the skills, tasks and accomplishments most relevant to your new career.
Functional Resume
If you're pursuing a career that is very different than your former career, a functional resume is a good choice. This style allows you to draw out your related skills and downplay your work history.
Lead your resume with a career goal and qualifications summary, and then create functional categories that highlight your related skills and experience. Your work chronology is a simple listing at the end of the resume (include company name, city, state, job title and dates), with no job description for unrelated positions.
Resume Letter
Another strategy for career changers with minimal related experience is a resume letter, which is a cover letter that substitutes for a resume. A resume letter emphasizes your passion for the industry and any related experience/training, but its narrative format allows you complete control over the information you provide.
Keep your letter focused on how your motivation, enthusiasm and passion for your new career would benefit the employer's operation. You will still need to have a more traditional resume format on hand in case it's requested, but the letter will serve as a good introduction and pique the hiring manager's interest in interviewing you.


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The purpose of the site is to make it easier for people to get copies of things I have written. Eventually, I hope to post downloadable copies of all my professional papers, newspaper columns and other writings.
For now, my New York Times Economic View columns are posted on the "Economic View" page; op-eds and other popular press pieces on the "Popular Press" page, and a copy of my c.v. on the "Academic Papers" page. If you'd like a copy of a paper you see on my c.v. before I've had time to post it in downloadable form, send me an e-mail and I'll send it to you as an e-mail attachment. For more information about my books, see the "Links" page.
The Darwin Economy: Liberty, Competition, and the Common Good was published by Princeton University Press on September 21, 2011, as the lead title on its fall list. A very carefully crafted 9-minute video feature about the book by economics correspondent Paul Solman appeared on the PBS NewsHour, and arguments in the book inspired this USA Today op-ed co-written with conservative satirist P.J. O'Rourke. An essay excerpted from the book was published in the Sunday Business section of the New York Times ("Darwin, The Market Whiz"), and another except was published in the Cornell Alumni Magazine ("Starve the Beast"). The book's first chapter is posted on Princeton's website here. Links to my NPR interview with Diane Rehm, my conversation with Joe Scarborough on MSNBC's Morning Joe, my Zocalo lecture about the book in Los Angeles, and more are posted on the book's Facebook page here.
The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide: Common Sense Principles for Troubled Times was published by Basic Books on June 1, 2009. An excerpt and my interview with Neal Conan on NPR's Talk of the Nation are here. A video of my talk about the book at London's Royal Society for the Arts is here. An audio file of essentially the same lecture at the Commonwealth Club of California is here.
My conversation with Rachel Maddow on the lunacy of not extending long-term unemployment benefits is here.
If you're a music fan, be sure to check the latest news on the My Sons' Band page. My sons Chris (guitar) and Hayden (bass), together with drummer Jacob Colin Cohen, now make up The Nepotist. Find out more about them at www.thenepotist.com. The write and perform their own songs mostly, but for a recent birthday they gave me this recording of one of my favorite Beatles tunes.
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Pneumonia is a lung infection. It can be caused by many different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
This article discusses pneumonia that occurs in a person who has a hard time fighting off infection because of problems with the immune system. This type of disease is called "pneumonia in an immunocompromised host."
Related conditions include:
Hospital-acquired pneumonia Pneumocystis jirovecii (previously called Pneumocystis carinii) pneumonia Pneumonia - cytomegalovirus Pneumonia Viral pneumonia Walking pneumonia
Alternative Names
Pneumonia in immunodeficient patient; Pneumonia - immunocompromised host
People whose immune system is not working well are less able to fight off germs. This makes them prone to infections from germs that do not often cause disease in healthy people. They are also more vulnerable to regular causes of
Your immune system may be weakened or not work well because of:
Bone marrow transplant
- Chemotherapy
HIV infection Leukemia, lymphoma, and other conditions that harm your bone marrow
- Autoimmune disorders
- Medications (including steroids, and those used to treat cancer and control autoimmune diseases)
- Organ transplant (including kidney, heart, and lung)
- Cough (may be dry or produce mucus-like, greenish, or pus-like sputum)
- Chills with shaking
Easy fatigue Fever
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sharp or stabbing
chest painthat gets worse with deep breathing or coughing Shortness of breath
Other symptoms that may occur:
- Heavy sweating or night sweats
- Stiff joints (rare)
- Stiff muscles (rare)
Exams and Tests
The doctor may hear crackles or other abnormal breath sounds when listening to your chest with a stethoscope. Lack of breath sounds key sign. This may mean there is a buildup of fluid between the chest wall and lung (
Tests may include:
Arterial blood gases
- Blood chemistries
Blood culture Bronchoscopy(in certain cases) Chest CT scan(in certain cases) Chest x-ray Complete blood count Lung biopsy(in certain cases)
- Serum Cryptococcus antigen test
- Serum ?-glucan test
- Serum galactomannan test
Sputum Gram stain Sputum immunofluorescence tests(or other immune tests)
- Urine tests (to diagnose
Legionnaires disease)
Antibiotics or antifungal medicines are used, depending on the type of germ that is causing the infection. You may need to stay in the hospital during the early stages of the illness.
Oxygen and treatments to remove fluid and mucus from the respiratory system are often needed.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Factors that may lead to a worse outcome include:
- The pneumonia that is caused by a virus or fungus.
- The patient has a very weak immune system.
Possible Complications
- Respiratory failure (the person needs machines to assist breathing)
- Spread of the infection
- Death
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have a weakened immune system and you have symptoms of pneumonia.
If you have a weakened immune system and are in the hospital, you may receive daily antibiotics to prevent some types of pneumonia.
Ask your health care provider if you should receive the influenza ("flu") and pneumococcal ("pneumonia") vaccines.
Practice good hygiene. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water:
- After being outdoors
- After changing a diaper
- After doing housework
- After going to the bathroom
- After touching body fluids, such as mucus or blood
- After using the telephone
- Before handling food or eating
Other things you can do to reduce your exposure to germs include:
- Keep your house clean.
- Stay away from crowds.
- Ask visitors who have a cold to wear a mask or not to visit.
- Do not do yard work or handle plants or flowers (they can carry germs).
Donnelly JP, Blijlevens NMA, DePauw BE. Infections in the immunocompromised host. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennetts Principles and Practice of Infectious Disease. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 308.
Mandell LA, Wunderink RG, Anzueto A, et al. Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society consensus guidelines on the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Mar 1;44 Suppl 2:S27-72.
Marr KA. Approach to fever and suspected infection in the compromised host. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldmans Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 289.
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There was a long review on the effects of Harun Yahya"s works on the April edition of Literary Review, the monthly supplement of The Australian, Australia"s newspaper with the highest circulation, where book reviews are published. Some of the statements in the review were as such:
… but more influential globally, is the Islamic creationist movement that has swept the Muslim world in the past decade… Based in Istanbul under the leadership of the wealthy and eccentric Adnan Oktar…
… By far the most influential exponent of Islamic creationism during the past two decades is Turkish writer and entrepreneur Oktar, whose numerous works appear under the pen name Harun Yahya. Unmistakable in his brilliant white suits, Versace T-shirts, well-trimmed beard and shades, Oktar hardly fits the stereotype of an Islamic scholar or fundamentalist… Oktar established himself as an authority on Islamic creationism… His most insistent message is that most of the world"s problems since the early 20th century can be attributed to Darwinism. "Darwinism," he argues "is the main foundation for all destructive ideologies that have brought disasters on humanity in our age".
Unlike many other writers of his ilk, Oktar celebrates the common Abrahamic origins of Christianity, Islam and Judaism and advocates an alliance between people of the book to bring about peace on earth. He sees this happening under a Turkish-Islamic union encompassing North Africa, the Middle East, south and central Asia and Islamic Southeast Asia.
Oktar"s publications are beautifully produced and illustrated but are anything but scientific. His best-known work is his 750-page Atlas of Creation which was distributed free and unsolicited to thousands of libraries and research institutes across the world in 2006. On page after page, ancient fossils are displayed next to living creatures to drive home the point that the world is exactly as it was on the day of creation.
Another favourite theme of Oktar"s is the supposed absence of "" in the fossil record. Oktar"s endowment has offered a reward of $ 8.5 billion to anyone who comes up with a fossil of a transitional form that proves evolution… The main source of his influence, though, is his phenomenally canny use of the internet and social media.
Google Islamic creationism and the chances are that the top 20 items will be by or about Harun Yahya. He operates a plethora of websites in more than 50 languages that offer free downloads of high-resolution books, videos, images and screensavers configured for iPod, iPhone and iPad. Harunyahya. tv carries nonstop interviews and documentaries while Harun Yahya Radio streams 24/7 in five languages. Strings of social media icons from Facebook to FriendFeed adorn his web pages.
Web-tracking software shows that while Harun Yahya"s main site, Harunyahya. com, is popular in Turkey, the US, Britain, Algeria, Pakistan and India, its largest audience is Indonesia, accounting for almost one-quarter of users. Harun Yahya has given special attention to Indonesia, visiting at least once and speaking publicly of his hope that Indonesia will lead an Islamic renaissance in the eastern hemisphere. Harun Yahya is a household name in Indonesia. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is an unashamed fan, referring to him in a 2008 speech at the state palace as a "very famous Turkish writer and intellectual who has written dozens of works… which have become reference books for Muslims and non-Muslims the world over". When Indonesia"s bestselling novelist Andrea Hirata was asked by a magazine to name his favourite books he answered: "Anything by Harun Yahya". More than 100 of Harun Yahya"s books and videos have been translated into Indonesian and, thanks to the internet, they are available even in the remotest towns.
Researchers Jason Wiles and Anila Asghar from Canada"s McGill University travelled to Pakistan and Indonesia in 2006 as part of a Project on evolution education. In focus groups at high schools in Kalimantan, West Sumatra and Yogyakarta they found Harun Yahya books were widely used as reference material not only by the students but also by their biology teachers. Indeed, they reported that most of the teachers they spoke to in Indonesia did not believe in the evolutionary theory they were employed to teach… Taufikurrahman, a biologist at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology and a supporter of Harun Yahya, proposed changing the biology curriculum in Indonesia…


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A new study regarding Submesoscale Rossby waves on the Antarctic circumpolar current published in Science advances.
The eastward-flowing Antarctic circumpolar current (ACC) plays a central role in the global ocean overturning circulation and facilitates the exchange of water between the ocean surface and interior. Submesoscale eddies and fronts with scales between 1 and 10 km are regularly observed in the upper ocean and are associated with strong vertical circulations and enhanced stratification. Despite their importance in other locations, comparatively little is known about submesoscales in the Southern Ocean. We present results from new observations, models, and theories showing that submesoscales are qualitatively changed by the strong jet associated with the ACC in the Scotia Sea, east of Drake Passage. Growing submesoscale disturbances develop along a dense filament and are transformed into submesoscale Rossby waves, which propagate upstream relative to the eastward jet. Unlike their counterparts in slower currents, the submesoscale Rossby waves do not destroy the underlying frontal structure. The development of submesoscale instabilities leads to strong net subduction of water associated with a dense outcropping filament, and later, the submesoscale Rossby waves are associated with intense vertical circulations.
More information @ Taylor, J., Bachman, S., Stamper, M., Hosegood, P. J., Adams, K., Sallee, J. B., & Torres, R. (2018). Submesoscale Rossby waves on the Antarctic Circumpolar Current Science Advances 28 Mar 2018:
Vol. 4, no. 3, eaao2824: DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aao2824


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Cross-Border Transactions Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery LLP - Boston, MA
Why Fletcher: When researching graduate programs, I quickly realized that Fletcher was the only program that would really prepare me for my career aspirations. I am interested in helping states use the rule of law to generate effective and meaningful economic development. Because my interest transcends law, development, and international finance, I am pairing Fletcher's unique multi-disciplinary and professional curriculum with a law degree. Fletcher's renowned legal classes dramatically enhance my formal legal training while classes that are more policy, analytic, and economic driven give me the economic and policy skill set needed to translate my legal knowledge through the lens of international development. Fletcher will empower my law degree by giving me specific expertise and the authority to transition from a passive observer to a dynamic actor in my pursued field. I just wish I could also get my law degree at Fletcher!
On collaboration and teamwork at Fletcher: I cannot think of a better environment or more enthusiastic community than the one at The Fletcher School. Every time I talk with other students, faculty, staff, or alumni, I am consistently amazed by everyone's tenacity and interest in helping one another. Just this past week, I was lamenting a complex issue I was researching, and one friend instantly offered to spend time every week discussing the subject, one friend offered to send his notes, and another friend offered to put me in touch with an expert in the field. This energy and familial environment ultimately translates into intense pride for the school and continues well past graduation. I can already see how being part of the "Fletcher Mafia" will be an invaluable asset when finding a job, settling into a new city, and developing connections for the rest of my life.
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Alan Wilder
Daily Forecast for December 10th 2018
Alan Wilder is a Musician.
He was born on Monday June 1st 1959, in London, England.
December 10th 2018 presents Alan Wilder with a possibility for major opportunity, along with the right energies to make it come true - strength, capability, and persistence.
Alan should rely on what he knows, and not take someone else's word for it.
Today, Wilder needs to focus on work and planning, and avoid possible emotional Confrontations.
While studying the color and flavor of the day, it is a good practice to keep in mind the greater meaning of December and the master plan of 2018 in Alan's life.
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About Alan's Numerological Forecast & Personal Day Cycle
Just as Alan Wilder evolves through a nine-year cycle and experiences the nine-month cycle, he is also subjected to nine-day cycles, even though their impact is subtle compared to the Personal Year and even Personal Month cycles. The Personal Day cycles proceed according to the same pattern - 1 through 9 - that the Personal Year and Personal Month cycles do. The numbers within the daily cycles have a similar impact on Alan to the yearly and monthly cycles - though less pronounced.
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(a) The commission may approve video lottery terminals and in doing so shall take into account advancements in computer technology, competition from nearby states and the preservation of jobs at the historic resort hotel. In approving video lottery terminals licensed for placement in this state the commission shall insure that the terminals meet the following hardware specifications:
(1) Electrical and mechanical parts and design principles may not subject a player to physical hazards or injury.
(2) A surge protector shall be installed on the electrical power supply line to each video lottery terminal. A battery or equivalent power back-up for the electronic meters shall be capable of maintaining accuracy of all accounting records and terminal status reports for a period of one hundred eighty days after power is disconnected from the terminal. The power back-up device shall be located within the locked logic board compartment of the video lottery terminal.
(3) An on/off switch which controls the electrical current used in the operation of the terminal shall be located in an accessible place within the interior of the video lottery terminal.
(4) The operation of each video lottery terminal may not be adversely affected by any static discharge or other electromagnetic interference.
(5) A bill or voucher acceptor or other means accurately and efficiently to establish credits shall be installed on each video lottery terminal. All acceptors shall be approved by the commission prior to use on any video lottery terminal in this state.
(6) Access to the interior of video lottery terminal shall be controlled through a series of locks and seals.
(7) The main logic boards and all erasable programmable read-only memory chips ("EPROMS") are considered to be owned by the commission and shall be located in a separate locked and sealed area within the video lottery terminal.
(8) The cash compartment shall be located in a separate locked area within or attached to the video lottery terminal.
(9) No hardware switches, jumpers, wire posts or any other means of manipulation may be installed which alter the pay tables or payout percentages in the operation of a game. Hardware switches on a video lottery terminal to control the terminal's graphic routines, speed of play, sound and other purely cosmetic features may be approved by the commission.
(10) Each video lottery terminal shall contain a single printing mechanism capable of printing an original ticket and capturing and retaining an electronic copy of the ticket data as approved by the commission: Provided, That the printing mechanism is optional on any video lottery terminal which is designed and equipped exclusively for coin or token payouts. The following information shall be recorded on the ticket when credits accrued on a video lottery terminal are redeemed for cash:
(i) The number of credits accrued;
(ii) Value of the credits in dollars and cents displayed in both numeric and written form;
(iii) Time of day and date;
(iv) Validation number; and
(v) Any other information required by the commission.
(11) A permanently installed and affixed identification plate shall appear on the exterior of each video lottery terminal and the following information shall be on the plate:
(i) Manufacturer of the video lottery terminal;
(ii) Serial number of the terminal; and
(iii) Model number of the terminal.
(12) The rules of play for each game shall be displayed on the video lottery terminal face or screen. The commission may reject any rules of play which are incomplete, confusing, misleading or inconsistent with game rules approved by the commission. For each video lottery game, there shall be a display detailing the credits awarded for the occurrence of each possible winning combination of numbers or symbols. All information required by this subdivision shall be displayed under glass or another transparent substance. No stickers or other removable devices may be placed on the video lottery terminal screen or face without the prior approval of the commission.
(13) Communication equipment and devices shall be installed to enable each video lottery terminal to communicate with the commission's central computer system by use of a communications protocol provided by the commission to each permitted manufacturer, which protocol shall include information retrieval and terminal activation and disable programs, and the commission may require each licensed racetrack to pay the cost of a central site computer as a part of the licensing requirement.
(14) All video lottery terminals shall have a security system which temporarily disables the gaming function of the terminal while opened.
(b) Each video lottery terminal shall have a random number generator to determine randomly the occurrence of each specific symbol or number used in video lottery games. A selection process is random if it meets the following statistical criteria:
(1) Chi-square test. -- Each symbol or number shall satisfy the ninety-nine percent confidence limit using the standard chi-square statistical analysis of the difference between the expected result and the observed result.
(2) Runs test. -- Each symbol or number may not produce a significant statistic with regard to producing patterns of occurrences. Each symbol or number is random if it meets the ninety-nine percent confidence level with regard to the "runs test" for the existence of recurring patterns within a set of data.
(3) Correlation test. -- Each pair of symbols or numbers is random if it meets the ninety-nine percent confidence level using standard correlation analysis to determine whether each symbol or number is independently chosen without regard to another symbol or number within a single game play.
(4) Serial correlation test. -- Each symbol or number is random if it meets the ninety-nine percent confidence level using standard serial correlation analysis to determine whether each symbol or number is independently chosen without reference to the same symbol or number in a previous game.
(c) Each video lottery terminal shall pay out no less than eighty percent and no more than ninety-nine percent of the amount wagered. The theoretical payout percentage will be determined using standard methods of probability theory.
(d) Each video lottery terminal shall be capable of continuing the current game with all current game features after a video lottery terminal malfunction is cleared. If a video lottery terminal is rendered totally inoperable during game play, the current wager and all credits appearing on the video lottery terminal screen prior to the malfunction shall be returned to the player.
(e) Each video lottery terminal shall at all times maintain electronic accounting regardless of whether the terminal is being supplied with electrical power. Each meter shall be capable of maintaining a total of no less than eight digits in length for each type of data required. The electronic meters shall record the following information:
(1) Number of coins inserted by players or the coin equivalent if a bill acceptor is being used or tokens or vouchers are used;
(2) Number of credits wagered;
(3) Number of total credits, coins and tokens won;
(4) Number of credits paid out by a printed ticket;
(5) Number of coins or tokens won, if applicable;
(6) Number of times the logic area was accessed;
(7) Number of times the cash door was accessed;
(8) Number of credits wagered in the current game;
(9) Number of credits won in the last complete video lottery game; and
(10) Number of cumulative credits representing money inserted by a player and credits for video lottery games won, but not collected.
(f) No video lottery terminal may have any mechanism which allows the electronic accounting meters to clear automatically. Electronic accounting meters may not be cleared without the prior approval of the commission. Both before and after any electronic accounting meter is cleared, all meter readings shall be recorded in the presence of a commission employee.
(g) The primary responsibility for the control and regulation of any video lottery games and video lottery terminals operated pursuant to this article rests with the commission.
(h) The commission shall directly or through a contract with a third party vendor other than the video lottery licensee, maintain a central site system of monitoring the lottery terminals, utilizing an online or dial-up inquiry. The central site system shall be capable of monitoring the operation of each video lottery game or video lottery terminal operating pursuant to this article and, at the direction of the director, immediately disable and cause not to operate any video lottery game and video lottery terminal. As provided in this section, the commission may require the licensed racetrack to pay the cost of a central site computer as part of the licensing requirement.


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ABOUT THIS BOOK AND TESTware This book provides you with complete preparation for the CLEP Human Growth and Development exam. Inside you will find a targeted review of the subject matter, as well as tips and strategies for test-taking. We also give you three practice tests, featuring content and formatting based on the official CLEP Human Growth and Development exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Following each practice test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you more completely understand the test material. All CLEP exams are computer-based. The practice exams in this book and software package are included in two formats: in printed format in this book, and in TESTware format on the enclosed CD. We strongly recommend that you begin your preparation with the TESTware practice exams. The software provides the added benefits of instant scoring and enforced time conditions. ABOUT THE EXAM Who takes CLEP exams and what are they used for? CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) examinations are typically taken by people who have acquired knowledge outside the classroom and wish to bypass certain college courses and earn college credit. The CLEP is designed to reward students for learningno matter where or how that knowledge was acquired. The CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program in the country, with more than 2,900 colleges and universities granting credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. Although most CLEP examinees are adults returning to college, many graduating high school seniors, enrolled college students, military personnel, and international students also take the exams to earn college credit or to demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level. There are no prerequisites, such as age or educational status, for taking CLEP examinations. However, because policies on granting credits vary among colleges, you should contact the particular institution from which you wish to receive CLEP credit. There are two categories of CLEP examinations: 1. CLEP General Examinations, which are five separate tests that cover material usually taken as requirements during the first two years of college. CLEP General Examinations are available for English Composition (with or without essay), Humanities, College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History. 2. CLEP Subject Examinations include material usually covered in an undergraduate course with a similar title. For a complete list of the subject examinations offered, visit the College Board website. Who administers the exam? The CLEP exams are developed by the College Board, administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and involve the assistance of educators throughout the United States. The test development process is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate. When and where is the exam given? CLEP exams are administered each month throughout the year at more than 1,300 test centers in the United States and can be arranged for candidates abroad on request. To find the test center nearest you and to register for the exam, you should obtain a copy of the free booklets CLEP Colleges and CLEP Information for Candidates and Registration Form. They are available at most colleges where CLEP credit is granted, or by contacting: CLEP Services P.O. Box 6600 Princeton, NJ 08541-6600 Phone: (800) 257-9558 (8 A.M. to 6 P.M. ET) Fax: (609) 771-7088 Website: www.collegeboard.com/clep CLEP exams are available free of charge to eligiblHeindel, Patricia is the author of 'CLEP Human Growth and Development', published 2008 under ISBN 9780738603964 and ISBN 0738603961.[read more]
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Lawmakers, along with the citizens of Oklahoma, will celebrate Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma Capitol on Wednesday.
From 9 a.m. until noon, Oklahoma state fiddlers will perform in the House Chamber. From 1: p.m. until 3 p.m., activities will occur on the 4th Floor Rotunda.
"All Oklahomans are invited to come enjoy the celebration," said state Rep. Mike Brown, D-Tahlequah. "I'm looking forward to celebrating this day with the rest of the state and I hope to see a great turnout."


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"The market was very defensive on the opening yesterday," said Memphis cotton merchant William B. Dunavant, Jr., who was interviewed on Friday.
"One part of the trade came in and bought a substantial number of contracts. Another part of the trade sold a substantial number of contracts 10-15 points above the previous night's close and the market jumped to 45.10 cents," said Dunavant. "That's all it took. Then the speculators took over. They bought it and bought it and bought it."
"I don't think any part of the trade was anticipating a limit move at all," said Texas A&M Extension economist Carl Anderson. "It caught everybody a little unaware. Then you get all the players on both sides, the users and the speculators covering and hedging their positions."
Anderson and Dunavant says the move sets a new level of resistance for December at 49 cents and sets up USDA's June 28 acreage report as a factor which could bring even more excitement to the market.
Two reports seemed to trigger the buying. One was a report about rainfall and flooding in China helped fuel ongoing speculation that China would become a significant buyer of U.S. cotton this year. However, actual damage to the crop is still unconfirmed at the time of this writing.
Still another report on cotton supply and demand indicated decreased world cotton production and carryover, and increased consumption.
On the other hand, too much cotton could continue to pressure cotton prices.
"I'd be surprised to see the market move above 49 cents in the next three or four weeks," Dunavant said. "Now if something happens to the crop, yes it can. But the specs are probably getting close to 40 percent long now. So I think the market will settle down somewhat."
Anderson says if cotton producers, "haven't done any fixing of prices, this (the June 20 move) certainly gives them a new foothold to buy some out of the money puts for price insurance," Anderson said. "That's a simple way."
For more sophisticated growers, "If you have a good contract, buy calls and then sell calls about six cents ahead of where they are. So if you contracted at 47 cents, I'd suggest buying a 48 cent call and selling a 54 cent call."
Marketers now turn their attention to USDA's June 28 acreage estimate. Anderson figures U.S. cotton acreage at 14.5 million to 14.7 million planted acres. "We'd be real surprised to see it at 14.3 million planted acres. That would be very supportive to this market. Then we could very possibly wear that 50-cent resistance down and go on to 52 cents."
"We're saying cotton acreage is going to be 14.5 million planted acres plus or minus a 100,000 acres," Dunavant said. "But I think that's already in the market.
Dunavant added that a planted acreage figure of 14.3 million acres, "would really get some people's attention."


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