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March 2010 Journal of Geoscience Education
Volume 58, Number 2
Editorial: Uncertainty Is Part of Inquiry
Kristen St. John
JGE, v. 58, n. 2 p. 51-51
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Kim Kastens
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 52-57
Cognitive science research shows that the brain has two systems for processing visual information, one specialized for spatial information such as position, orientation, and trajectory, and the other specialized for information used to identify objects, such as color, shape and texture. Some individuals seem to be more facile with the spatial visualization system, while others favor the object visualization system. This commentary hypothesizes that geosciences draw heavily on both systems, in contrast to other studied professions whose practitioners tend to be strong at spatial visualization (e.g. physics), or object visualization (e.g. visual arts). Candidate object visualization tasks in geosciences include identifying rocks, minerals and fossils, and interpreting remote sensing images. Candidate spatial visualization tasks include envisioning the folding and faulting of sedimentary strata, and envisioning a 3-D volume from 2-D data. In general education, geoscience activities rich in object-visualization could provide an opportunity to motivate and empower a population—object visualizers—who may have disliked prior science courses. In the education of geoscience specializers, a challenge is to find instructional supports to strengthen the object visualization skills of spatial visualizers, and the spatial visualization skills of object visualizers, to produce graduates with both competencies.
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Expanding Evolutionary Theory Beyond Darwinism with Elaborating, Self-Organizing, and Fractioning Complex Evolutionary Systems
Lynn S. Fichter, E.J. Pyle, S.J. Whitmeyer
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 58-64
Earth systems increase in complexity, diversity, and interconnectedness with time, driven by tectonic/solar energy that keeps the systems far from equilibrium. The evolution of Earth systems is facilitated by three evolutionary mechanisms: elaboration, fractionation, and self-organization, that share universality features not found in more familiar equilibrium systems. These features include: 1. evolution to sensitive dependent critical states, 2. avalanches of changes following power law distributions with fractal organization, and 3. dynamic behaviour as strange attractors that often exhibit bi-stable behaviour. We propose a new approach to teaching Earth systems theory, where theoretical underpinnings of evolutionary mechanisms are introduced, followed by explorations of how the mechanisms interact to integrate the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere into a unitary evolutionary system. We incorporate conceptual and computer-based interactive models (included here as educational resources) within our lesson plans that illustrate a hierarchy of principles and experimental outcomes for evolutionary mechanisms. Application of this educational framework requires explicating complex systems mechanisms and their interactions, exploring their applicability to Earth systems, and imbedding them in high school as well as college introductory and upper level Earth Science classrooms to put all Earth systems on a comprehensive, integrated, universal evolutionary theoretical foundation.
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Strategies and Rubrics for Teaching Chaos and Complex Systems Theories as Elaborating, Self-Organizing, and Fractioning Evolutionary Systems
Lynn S. Fichter, E.J. Pyle, S.J. Whitmeyer
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 65-85
To say Earth systems are complex, is not the same as saying they are a complex system. A complex system, in the technical sense, is a group of ―agents‖ (individual interacting units, like birds in a flock, sand grains in a ripple, or individual units of friction along a fault zone), existing far from equilibrium, interacting through positive and negative feedbacks, forming interdependent, dynamic, evolutionary networks, that possess universality properties common to all complex systems (bifurcations, sensitive dependence, fractal organization, and avalanche behaviour that follows power-law distributions.)
Chaos/complex systems theory behaviors are explicit, with their own assumptions, approaches, cognitive tools, and models that must be taught as deliberately and systematically as the equilibrium principles normally taught to students. We present a learning progression of concept building from chaos theory, through a variety of complex systems, and ending with how such systems result in increases in complexity, diversity, order, and/or interconnectedness with time—that is, evolve. Quantitative and qualitative course-end assessment data indicate that students who have gone through the rubrics are receptive to the ideas, and willing to continue to learn about, apply, and be influenced by them. The reliability/validity is strongly supported by open, written student comments.
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Earthquake Emergency Education in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Solmaz Mohadjer, Rebecca Bendick, Sarah J. Halvorson, Umed Saydullaev, Orifjon Hojiboev, Christine Stickler, Zachary R. Adam
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 86-94
We developed a middle school earthquake science and hazards curriculum to promote earthquake awareness to students in the Central Asian country of Tajikistan. These materials include pre- and post-assessment activities, six science activities describing physical processes related to earthquakes, five activities on earthquake hazards and mitigation strategies, and a codification art/literacy project. This curriculum was implemented with 43 middle school students in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in the winter of 2008. We examine the effectiveness of each curriculum component in communicating the causes, effects, and mitigation strategies associated with earthquakes to young people, and find significant improvements in seismic and earthquake hazards literacy as a result of the program.
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Science in the Mountains: A Unique Research Experiment to Enhance Diversity in the Geosciences
A. Gannet Hallar, Ian B. McCubbin, Brittan Hallar, Roger Levine, William R. Stockwell, Jimena P. Lopez, Jennifer M. Wright
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 95-100
Ethnic and racial minorities constitute an important part of the geosciences community because of their diverse perspectives and backgrounds. However, the geosciences have the poorest diversity record of all the science and engineering fields. Recruitment of minorities is important and numerous programs are focusing on engaging students in geosciences during their undergraduate schooling. The Geoscience Research at Storm Peak (GRASP) program provides a model for retaining students in the geosciences pipeline and encouraging students' interest in geoscience careers. GRASP offers college age students research experiences in urban and rural environments, introduces students to a wide range of geosciences career options, and connects students to mentors and role models. The main challenge associated with the GRASP program in its first year was recruitment. This paper uses the Geoscience Pipeline Model as a framework for evaluating the program's success. GRASP not only exposed the students to a variety of geosciences careers, but it also taught them skills used by geosciences professionals. Overall, GRASP participants demonstrated a positive change in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to the pipeline indicators.
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One-Week Module on Stochastic Groundwater Modeling
David C. Mays
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 101-109
This article describes a one-week introduction to stochastic groundwater modeling, intended for the end of a first course on groundwater hydrology, or the beginning of a second course on stochastic hydrogeology or groundwater modeling. The motivation for this work is to strengthen groundwater education, which has been identified among the factors contributing to the lack of stochastic groundwater modeling in professional consulting practice. The educational objectives are for students to (1) define key terminology, (2) explain spatial correlation, (3) produce realizations of groundwater flow, and (4) critique deterministic groundwater models. This one-week module includes a reading assignment, a class presentation, a guided computer exercise, and a homework assignment. The module introduces students to a few basic terms and concepts, then gives them experience through hands-on computer exercises. This article includes a detailed lesson plan and homework assignment, and complete model inputs and solutions are provided. The guided computer exercise and the homework assignment are performed using the freely available software Processing Modflow for Windows (PMWIN). Submitted homework assignments demonstrate that students were able to transfer skills from the module to a new application, and through an assessment survey, students reported significant improvement in their ability to perform three of the four educational objectives.
URL for this article: http://www.nagt.org/nagt/jge/abstracts/jan10.html#v58p101
Lessons on the Role of Fun/Playfulness from a Geology Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Olga S. Jarrett, Pamela Burnley
JGE, v. 58, n. 2, p. 110-120
This paper examines past and current experiences with fun and playfulness of participants in two summers of an NSF funded summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) geosciences program. Thirty students responded to questionnaires on the role of play in their previous learning and their playful, inspirational, or "ah-ha" feelings while doing their summer research. They reported a sense of playfulness during science classes, promoted by engagement with interesting phenomena, ability to work independently, and a relaxed atmosphere. Their descriptions of playfulness in the program were similar to those of scientists describing playfulness while doing research. They described the fun of the work itself, the opportunities for playful social interactions with peers, and excitement at finding results. Implications for science education involve the inclusion of playfulness and fun in the modeling of scientific inquiry and the structuring of science classes and labs to allow more students" input into their own learning, the provision of field experiences, and the allowance of some socialization.
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After all the Hollywood hype I'd heard about Barry's Bootcamp, or,"The Best Workout in the World," and definitely after seeing Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian attend on the show I call, I'm Not Watching This, I Just Have the TV On, I had some reservations about attending a class. On my first visit, I expected to walk into an Abercrombie & Fitch-esque setting circa my high school years: intimidating, thumping music, musty-but-pleasant aromas, and attractive people in muscle-revealing clothing. Spoiler alert: It was all of these things, and it was awesome.
The Workout: I took my first class with the creator, Barry Jay, whose founding workout features "drill sergeant tactics and a night club party atmosphere." Each class combines weight intervals and cardio (see also: top 40 remixes, flattering mood lighting, and camouflage) for a workout that burns up to 1000 calories in an hour. After class, I introduced myself to Barry, we took a picture that made it seem like I was fresh off a Slip 'N' Slide, and he kindly congratulated me on the fact that I was still shaking. If you're scrolling around for the picture, you can stop now--deleted.
Each day at Barry's Boot Camp is dedicated to a target region, but every single class is 50 percent treadmill. Yes, treadmill. I was expecting this to be a bit of a snooze, considering I'd much rather run outside if I have to run at all. By my third session, I looked forward to treadmill sprints. The instructors pace you so well that you can still sprint at the end of a run you thought you'd finish only by flying off the back of your treadmill. Each time I went back I could run faster and for longer periods of time, but they definitely don't let you coast. The mantra at Barry's Bootcamp is that if you don't leave exhausted, you're doing it wrong. Respect.
Several sprints, burpees, and "booty bands" later, I settled on Tuesday's regularly scheduled Legs and Butt class as my favorite of the offerings, and I can definitely see why Barry's Bootcamp has such a cultish following. Among the celebrity attendees are Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Kim Kardashian. I'm going to go ahead and chart this up for you because that's what I do:
Wait, sorry, are you telling me they have something else in common?
So, even though the place still somewhat reminds me of my highschool days browsing Abercrombie & Fitch, I can't deny that for me, whether past or present, both A&F and BBC have in some way contributed to a better looking behind.
*Crazy-good workout or just plain crazy?To build upon Kim K's current beau's catchphrase of late: That sht cray-good.
*Intensity factor:*9/10.
If you're up for it, check here for Barry's Boot Camp locations. I took my classes at the San Diego studio, and while I was at it, checked out two other area boot camps as well. If you're in San Diego and are more likely to be seen hitting the trails than the clubs, try this outdoor bootcamp. And when you're done with that, get down and give me 20.

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Well that was a nice long maternity leave! ;)
To give a brief synopsis of what has happened in the 16 months I haven't blogged:
Willow was 7lbs 13oz (hugest pre-term baby ever!!) and 19-3/4" long.
She is our big, smiling, 15 month old now! She is very bald...hopefully for not much longer!
It is so hard to believe that she was born over a year ago already!
My latest crochet baby was also born last fall! I made Willow a hat last October that had a beautiful crystal button on it, and made some very cool interchangeable flowers to attach to it. I put a picture on facebook and had 7 people ordering similar hats! I was flabbergasted!
I announced to my mom that I thought I wanted to work hard and do one craft show in December. She though that doing a craft show would be a great idea, but that I pursue several shows to try and help off-set the cost of putting together a display and making hats. So, I jumped off the deep end and booked a show the very next weekend! We had a very limited selection, but we got a ton of custom orders! I think we looked pretty fantastic for our first show!
We made more and more hats, and our displays gradually got larger...
Willow and I even sported matching hats at the shows!
If I am not mistaken, we sold hats at 6 shows last fall. It was so exhilarating! My mom and I really loved producing the hats :)
This year we got all ready to start doing shows in the end of August. This was my first show at the farmers market in Janesville
It rained cats and dogs, but I still sold 4 hats!
The next weekend I couldn't believe it when I sold 10 hats. That was as great as I did at the majority of my shows last fall!
The next weekend was the weekend that may have changed my outlook on my hat business forever. I like to call it the crazy, amazing, outstanding hat day.
We attended the Oconomowoc Fall Festival. It was the first cold day of the year, and the sun was playing hooky with us. The minute we started hanging up hats in our display, the minute they started selling. And Selling. And Selling. And Selling. And MORE AND MORE AND MORE. I am not kidding you, I only got to go to the bathroom twice in 8 hours. WE WERE MOBBED. YES I AM YELLING!!! I sold every last hat that we had made this year. And almost every hat left from our stock from last year. We sold 100 hats! In ONE day!
|This was a very unusually calm moment. I guarantee there were 10 people waiting for this picture to be taken so they could storm my table ;)
This was 2 weeks ago. I have been in hat recovery ever since. Our house has kind of looked like this...
Google is pretty cool. They made my booth look like art! ;)
I have been working really hard on getting my etsy shop up and running the last few weeks! If you would like to purchase a hat from me and you can't make it to one of my shows, I would really love to make you something special!
How is that for an update! I will be updating again soon!


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Those who cruise to Rome and Venice expect to be awed; but, those same vacationers are often pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoy visiting some of Italy's lesser-known ports, such as Florence, Amalfi and Sorrento.
It's not possible to actually sail into Florence, which is located a 75-minute drive inland from the port of Livorno in northern Tuscany. After docking at Livorno, your cruise line may provide shuttle buses to Florence or tickets for the train that leaves from the Piazza Grande.
Florence was a center of culture during the Renaissance, and walking through the historic areas can feel like a trip back to the time when Michelangelo created exquisite sculptures, paintings and architecture. The artist's iconic sculpture of David is housed at the Galleria dell Accademia, and the Uffizi Gallery has a fantastic collection of Italian masterpieces. At the city's immense Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, you can climb more than 400 steps into the dome and be rewarded with a fabulous view. The River Arno, crossed by low bridges, offers countless photo opportunities.
Many cruise fans have heard of the famously scenic Amalfi Coast, but may not know that the town of Amalfi is worth a visit in itself. The town, originally a summer getaway for the Roman aristocracy, is beautifully situated between sparkling water and steep mountains.
One of the most popular attractions in and around Amalfi is the Emerald Grotto, a sea cave that fills with a lovely emerald-green light. Also popular is the town's Duomo, which features a notable combination of Arabic and Norman architecture. Pause to look at the bronze doors, cast in Constantinople in 1066. Then, hop on a tour bus or hire a driver to take you along Amalfi Drive, considered to be one of the most scenic drives in the world; or, take a ferry to the island of Capri.
The town of Sorrento, perched on a cliff top, is a hub for shore excursions to Pompeii or Naples. However, cruise passengers who choose to stay in town will find delightful ways to spend their time.
Like Amalfi, Sorrento began as a popular retreat for the wealthy and powerful of the Roman Empire. Wander through the charming streets, stopping as you like to explore the small shops that sell everything from fine leather goods and Murano glass to locally-made limoncello. Have your camera ready – there are many scenic overlooks of the coastline below. Then, relax in an open-air café and enjoy a pizza baked in a wood-fired oven or some creamy gelato amid the scent of lemon trees.
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Nobody wishes for peace more than a veteran. As someone who deployed to a combat zone and knows what it's like to endure deep pangs of family separation and be awoken at 3:30 a.m. because there's a large group outside your post who is trying to kill you, I would love nothing more than to see every American come home.
And that is precisely why we must do everything we can to keep Iran from developing military-grade uranium. America is not an imperial country. We have only ever asked other countries for enough land to bury our dead. Today, America maintains forward presences primarily for one reason — unfriendly and unstable countries with nuclear weapons.
Europe pays us to be there because Russia'sgovernment still can't be fully trusted with nukes. We're concentrated in South Korea because of North Korean nukes. President Barack Obama is calling for new forces in Southeast Asia to counter China's unpredictability. And if Saddam Hussein had allowed inspectors full access to Iraq, we never would have gone in there. We (incorrectly) assumed he was hiding nukes from us, when he was actually hiding the fact that he did not have any from Iran. Who knew? Lastly, we're ultimately still in Afghanistan as an indirect means of keepingPakistan's nukes out of the hands of extremists.
Looking forward, if Iran gets nukes, its people will risk the permanent servitude that North Koreans endure. And Saudi Arabia will most certainly want its own counter-arsenal. We will comply because our oil addiction will demand that we do. All subsequent plans for securing our energy supply and protecting Americans from "loose nukes" will undoubtedly include developing a new, large permanent base in Kuwait.
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Catholic IPA Unveils New Name, Identity | Health
BUFFALO, NY – There is a new name in health care.
The Catholic Independent Practice Association (CIPA), the area's largest network of independent practicing physicians, announced today that it will operate under the new name 'Catholic Medical Partners.' The new name and logo were unveiled last night to hundreds of the organization's members and representatives from Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
Established in 1996 as CIPA, the initial focus of the organization was to integrate the efforts of five distinct physician-hospital organizations. While many other similar organizations within the health care industry have dissolved over the past 15 years, Catholic Medical Partners has grown into a dynamic leader in health care in Western New York.
"We wanted to take on much more than a new name and logo," explained Dennis Horrigan, Catholic Medical Partners President and CEO. "We wanted to establish an identity that more accurately reflects who we are, where we are going and all of the great work that our physicians and strategic partners are doing in our community. The Catholic Medical Partners brand begins to tell that story."
Among its accomplishments to date, Catholic Medical Partners has exceeded the national average for Electronic Health Record (EHR) adoption, with more than 77 percent of the organization's members using certified EHR systems; has helped numerous practices achieve the highest level of recognition under the Patient Centered Medical Home™; and has made an unparalleled commitment to office-based disease management and care coordination.
Catholic Medical Partners also became the first organization in Western New York to implement a system of interoperability between EHRs. Several of the organization's physicians are now making EHR-to-EHR referrals, allowing primary care physicians and specialists to share critically important patient information instantaneously between offices. This advancement allows for improved diagnosis and care coordination as well as necessary cost reductions across the health care delivery system.
"As an organization, our focus continues to be on achieving what are known as the Triple Aim goals in health care for our patient populations: better health, better care and reduced costs," said Dr. Michael Edbauer, Chief Medical Officer. "Through our alignment with Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Medical Partners is uniquely positioned to achieve those goals and to effect true health care reform by bringing together people, facilities, technology and ideas to strengthen the partnerships that make health care work – partnerships between physicians and hospitals; patients and clinical team; primary care physicians and specialists; providers and health plans."
The introduction of the organization's new name comes at time when health care reform is the focus of significant debate and discussion in every community across the country.
"The changes taking place in both the practice and the business of medicine are dynamic and require innovation and leadership in order to make a positive difference in people's lives," noted Dr. Cary Vastola, chairman of the Catholic Medical Partners board of directors. "We are extremely fortunate to have strong physician leadership and involvement, direct hospital and health system relationships, and a universal commitment from our members to strengthen the clinical office in a way that improves the overall delivery of care. We believe what we are doing is a model for other organizations across the country to follow."
A network of nearly 900 physicians, Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Medical Partners is the largest group of independent practicing physicians in Western New York. Through the development and implementation of clinical integration programs, the organization and its members are focused on improving the efficiency, safety and quality in delivering medical care based on coordination, an educated and involved patient population and the sharing of information and resources that will make a difference in patients' lives. For more information, visit www.CatholicMedicalPartners.org.


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Windows 8 to feature image sign-on system
Using Windows 8 devices could involve signing on by tapping, circling or touching images.
Microsoft has revealed details of a login system for the next version of Windows based around pictures a user stores on a touchscreen device.
Only when parts of an image are tapped or touched in the right order will a user be able to access a device.
Experts said it might stop people using weak passwords but could lead to other loopholes that are harder to solve.
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Microsoft aired the idea of using images to sign on to a device via a blog written by engineers working on Windows 8 - the next version of the Windows operating system expected to be released in late 2012.
Windows 8 is designed for touchscreen devices such as tablets and the novel sign-on systems makes use of the sensitive displays they are likely to sport.
The familiar process of getting to use a desktop PC or laptop by typing in a password made of up lower and upper case letters as well as numbers was felt to be too "cumbersome" for tablets,wrote Microsoft engineer Zach Pace on the blog.
The replacement system proposed by Microsoft employs a picture chosen by a user from their collection of images on a device.
On this image, users are encouraged to tap on, underline or circle the parts that are important to them. The sequence of gestures, including start and end positions and orientation act as a key to unlock the device.
'Interesting and cute'
User-testing suggests that the image-based system can grant access to a portable gadget far faster than was possible through text-based passwords, wrote Mr Pace.
He stressed that the system would work alongside text-based passwords rather than replace them. If a user failed to properly reproduce the correct gestures fives times in a row they would be prompted for the password they set up when they first used the device.
The permutations of taps, touches and circles that could be drawn on a picture was likely to be far higher than those available from text-based passwords, said Prof Alan Woodward from the department of computing at the University of Surrey.
That was especially true, he said, when one considered the limited number of words from which most people picked their passwords.
"The initial calculations show that it is likely to provide a level of security that is at least as strong as a password, and frankly, stronger than most passwords chosen by users," he added.
Graham Cluley, senior security researcher at Sophos, said the research was "interesting and cute" but may introduce other security problems.
It could, he said, make people vulnerable to "shoulder surfing" - a practice better known from cash machines where crooks try to spot a victim's Pin as they tap it into a number pad.
"With normal password entry, what you're doing is asterisked on the screen," said Mr Cluley. "With this gesture input, folks may find it easier to see the movements you are making."
There might be more value in operating systems encouraging people to use stronger passwords by refusing to let them use dictionary words or ones that are easy to crack, he added.


text: If you don't have to shovel your sidewalk to get the bike out for a winter ride, you probably don't need bib tights that are designed for freezing temperatures. Instead, you might be more comfortable in something like our Therminalª Bib Knickers this winter. For the construction, these bib knickers feature our Therminalª fabric, which is designed to both insulate and manage moisture buildup. To do so, it has a brushed fleece interior with a light loft that pulls moisture away from skin to evaporate at the material's surface. This loft also has the added benefit of insulation, which occurs by trapping tiny pockets of warmth between the skin and the fabric. The result? Consistent warmth that doesn't come with the risk of overheating. As for the fit, they have an articulated cycling design that conforms to the body within the cycling position. This means that the shorts and uppers will follow your movements, not work against them. And as a result, these bib knickers won't cause any chafing, unwanted rubbing, or pinching. For the insert, you'll find our Body Geometry Winter Chamois. It features a variable density design that places support and padding where you need it, not where you don't. This ensures that the chamois won't feel bulky or in the way of your pedal stroke, while the warming brushed surface and Deflectª wind panel at the front section promise a warm, comfortable ride.


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Trying to install Ubuntu server on my MacBook however the CD drive is not working. All the guides I have seen so far use the bootcamp process (same as for windows) to achieve this.
I currently have a windows partition on my machine (it was installed with a CD when the drive was ok) which I'm going to remove before I do this. Is it possible to boot using the USB drive from the Mac bootloader using this method? I don't want to remove my Windows partition to find that I NEED a CD to do this.
I would also prefer to have a separate partition as opposed to any sort of VM setup to do this.


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AAA Student Summer Internship – Call for Applications
The American Anthropological Association is pleased to offer two internship opportunities funded by member donations and one internship opportunity funded by the Association for Feminist Anthropology for the summer of 2013.
Internships are six weeks in length from June 30 through August 17, 2013. Internships are unpaid however; interns will be provided housing and a meal/travel stipend.
Interns will spend approximately 40 percent of their time working onsite at the AAA offices in Arlington, Virginia, and the other 60 percent of their time working on-site at one of three locations described below.
- Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year
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In the blurry world of conflicting economic indicators and forecasts and policy surprises, activist policymakers at the Fed do not know exactly what the "right" monetary policy is today. Neither do their activist critics.
War and Foreign PolicyPhilosophy and Methodology
Acting to promote power political interests does not meet the criterion of humanitarianism, even if the missile attack is defended as a humanitarian gesture.
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J.B. Say was the foremost French political economist in the early 1800s, and many of his insights are important for economists today.
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U.N.: Islamic State executed imam of mosque where Baghdadi preached
The Islamic State's executions of 13 Sunni Muslim clerics last month in Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, were a move by the radical Sunni movement to silence moderate voices among Iraq's Sunnis, and they deserve greater attention than they've received, the top United Nations expert on religious freedom said.
"Here a Sunni movement is executing Sunni religious leaders. That should make us think," Heiner Bielefeldt, the U.N.'s special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, told McClatchy. "It's important to focus more attention on these particular killings, because here we are not talking about Sunnis versus Shias. This is a very clear case of atrocities committed against their own people, against religious leaders from Sunni Islam who probably have a less simplistic understanding of what Islam means."
The executions are particularly poignant after the appearance Friday of the Islamic State's leader, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, leading prayers in Mosul's Great Nurridin Mosque. One of the first clerics executed in Mosul, according to the United Nations, was the imam of that very mosque, Muhammad al Mansuri.
Mansuri was killed June 12, the U.N. said, for failing to pledge allegiance to the Islamic State. A 21-minute video the Islamic State released Saturday showed Baghdadi preaching from the same minbar, or pulpit, that Mansuri once occupied.
Twelve other Sunni clerics were executed June 14, the U.N. says.
Baghdadi has asserted that all Muslims owe allegiance to the Islamic caliphate _ which the Islamic State declared June 29 in the areas it controls in Syria and Iraq _ and to Baghdadi, who now calls himself Caliph Ibrahim.
Bielefeldt, a professor of human rights and human rights politics at the University of Erlangen-Nurnberg in Germany, said the purpose of such executions was to silence critics of extreme movements. Those who oppose the movement, he said, "don't dare to say this publicly because it can be a matter of life and death."
The executions apparently have had an effect. A resident of Mosul who once worked at the Great Nurridin Mosque told McClatchy on Saturday that the Islamic State is now dictating the content of Friday sermons in Mosul. The resident cannot be identified for security reasons.
Bielefeldt said understanding that the executions were meant to silence those who dissented was crucial in seeing the conflict in Iraq as not simply as one of Sunni Muslims versus Shiite Muslims.
The vast majority of Muslims worldwide "find it horrendous," he said. "One should not think that people are very sympathetic."
The problem of religious extremism goes beyond Islam, Bielefeldt said.
"You also see atrocities committed by Buddhist monks in Myanmar and also by radical Buddhists in Sri Lanka," he said.
"There will always be sectarian movements, but in some countries they find fertile ground," he said. "Obviously that's the case in Iraq."


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Gardenias buds start with three interior, and five exterior petals, then to make the full size flowers we add another seven petals around the edge. To make the giant gardenias we added 5 - 7 wired petals (wired in order to make adjustments on site, and for weight and structure). Total we made 12 full size gardenias, 7 buds and 2 giant gardenias, totaling 280 petals!Along with matching waxy green gardenia petals which were made of gumpaste tinted green, then airbrushed for dimension and shine.For you bakers out there: the gold was made of 2 containers of Old Gold, 1 container of Apricot Sparkle and 1/3 container of Moonstruck for a more rosey, antique gold. There was a gold rope at the base of each tier, gold loop accents on the cake and small sprays of gold pearls. Each tier was covered in marzipan instead of fondant. The bride's affinity for marzipan was worth any additional challenge we faced with this new tasty but fickle ingredient. This is my friend Shaler who stopped by our Orlando bakery just as we were assembling the cake. The cake was actually in two pieces. The two bottom layers were real, and the top 5 were faux. In this case, we decided to do this for the efficiency of the cake service to the couples 600+ guests, but in the end we were happy to have 5 lighter tiers to assemble.
An then some images of the final assembly in our shop. When we first put the flowers on the cake, the realistic off white color of the gumpaste was too stark of a contrast on the marzipan covered cake. A little ivory shimmer added to the petals softened it just enough that the gardenias could still have their signature off white color, but also blended with the overall design of the cake.
The completed cake on site in the reception hall at the T.Pepin Hospitality Center in Tampa. We hope to have many more weddings at this stunning new venue!
Here is a little video that my pastry chef and assistant Megan took. Thank goodness for her brand new iPhone! You can turn the volume off (oy, my voice sounds weird).
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Inside the Dolby Theatre, the array of dresses, tuxes, champagne flutes, Hollywood chatter, and discussion of which commercial break is best for making a run to the bar sometimes overshadow watching the show itself. Sunday night was no exception, as the audience from our vantage point in the first mezzanine reacted positively to host Seth MacFarlane and screamed loudly for winners like Life of Pi and Argo. But what happens when the show takes a break? Who's hanging out with whom in the lobby? Here are a few of our favorite insider scenes from Sunday night's Oscars.
The commercial breaks seem so fast. You may be longing for the DVR when you watch the Oscars at home, but inside, the breaks feel faster than you can say "and the Oscar goes to." Commercials are the only time you can move into the lobby or back to your seat — and in floor length gowns, that's no small task.
The Master reunion. We spied Joaquin Phoenix chatting with Phillip Seymour Hoffman at the bar, joined by Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell. Flirting with greatness?
The flood. There was a flood in the first floor bathroom, causing water to leak all over the Dolby's lobby area, not to mention a distinct smell. Ewww! Lynette Rice snapped the photo of the cleanup crew below.
You can tell who's worked on what film. Judging on where the clapping was strongest, we were clearly surrounded by the Life of Pi and Beasts of the Southern Wild fan club.
Cute couples. We couldn't keep our eyes off Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton ordering drinks at the bar, and Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux making the rounds in the lobby lounge.
Networking. Stars, they're just like us. Reese Witherspoon was chatting with Jeffrey Katzenberg before the show got underway.
Meeting legends. Lori Singer — Ariel in the original Footloose — introduced herself to Jane Fonda in the lobby.
Snacks! Mid-way through the show, candy girls dressed in turquoise cigarette girl outfits made their way through the crowd, passing out popcorn, Reese's pieces, Jelly Bellys, and Altoids. Phew, we were starving!
The surprises were still surprises. Based on the excited gasps heard around us, no one in the audience saw Barbra Streisand's moving Marvin Hamlisch tribute or the Michelle Obama satellite feed coming.
Additional reporting by Lynette Rice
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History of UVU
Historical Development Summary
Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution.
A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University's facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.
In 1963, the school's name changed to Utah Trade Technical Institute to reflect its growing role in technical training. The name again changed in 1967 to Utah Technical College at Provo. The institution was approved in 1966 to grant Associate of Applied Science degrees, in 1967 to offer general education courses, in 1971 to grant Associate of Science degrees (discontinued in 1974 and reinstated in 1981), and in 1987 to grant Associate of Arts degrees. With its expanded degree offerings, the institution's name changed again to Utah Valley Community College in 1987. In 1993, the institution's name changed to Utah Valley State College and the mission was expanded to include the offering of bachelor's degrees. On July 1, 2008, the institution underwent another mission and name change to Utah Valley University and began offering master degree programs.
Throughout its history, UVU has responded to its service region's (Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties) population changes and business/industry needs. This responsiveness is evidenced in its mission, program offering, degree level, and enrollment changes.
Sources: A Miracle in Utah Valley—The Story of Utah Technical College 1941-1982, Wilson W. Sorensen
Utah Valley University Self-study Report, 2010
Previous UVU Fact Books
More on the History of the University
In 1941, the nation was slowly recovering from the Depression of the 1930s. The shadow of war was creeping closer, and the need for arms and ammunition by the Allied forces demanded skilled craftsmen. Many citizens had benefited from the federal work programs during the Depression but needed more training to qualify for better jobs. Vocational classes were taught at various shops and businesses throughout Utah and Heber valleys under the direction of the State Vocational Office. In fall 1941, under the direction of Hyrum E. Johnson, those vocational training courses were moved to a central location in south Provo and were named Central Utah Vocational School.
After World War II, 90 percent of the school's budget was lost with the cancellation of the war production training funds. A bill was introduced in the 1943 Utah Legislature to make the school a state-supported, two-year vocational school. The bill, although approved in the House, was defeated in the Senate. Cutbacks followed, and fewer classes were offered until the college received a $50,000 operating costs appropriation for 1945 through 1947. The appropriation was strongly opposed by local two-year colleges and the two local universities because it posed a threat to the money those institutions received from the Legislature. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution.
During the summer of 1945, Johnson was given a leave of absence. Following a short transitional period, Wilson W. Sorensen, former purchasing agent for the school, was appointed director. Sorensen was instrumental in obtaining a new 13-acre site for the school in Provo, purchased by Provo City, Utah County, and the four local school districts with the understanding that the state would finance new college facilities.
In 1952, the state appropriated $400,000 for the first phase of the Provo Campus. The complete facility was built in three phases and completed in 1963. The campus was designed for 1,200 students. In 1961, enrollment was nearing 1,000 students; by 1971, it increased 100 percent to nearly 2,000, far more than the campus could accommodate.
Growth brought many changes to the College. During the Sorensen years, the name of the College changed several times to reflect these dynamics. In 1963, it changed from Central Utah Vocational School to Utah Trade Technical Institute. In 1967, it became Utah Technical College at Provo, and with this change, the College was given authority to confer associate degrees. Demand for more space sent college officials searching for land. One hundred and eighty-five acres of farmland were purchased in southwest Orem adjacent to I-15. The first phase of the new campus used state and student funds for the first buildings and a $1.5 million federal grant for landscaping. This initial campus was dedicated in March 1977 with a business and administration building. A learning resource center and trades building were added to the campus as soon as the state made funds available.
In 1982, Sorensen retired after 41 years of service and 37 years as president. J. Marvin Higbee, former president of Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, was named the third president of the College. President Higbee took on the challenge of broadening the image and scope of the College by offering expanded educational opportunities to all facets of the community. In 1987, the Legislature changed the school's name to Utah Valley Community College to reflect this expanded mission.
The campus continued to expand under Higbee. Not only were major building projects initiated, but several education programs were also added to help the College keep pace with local demand. Higbee also emphasized the need for community support of the institution by focusing the involvement efforts of the Development Office, the Utah Valley Community College Foundation and the Alumni Association. In 1988, Lucille Stoddard, vice president for academic affairs, was appointed interim president during the search for a new president.
Kerry D. Romesburg was appointed president in 1988 and led the College into an era of incredible growth. President Romesburg analyzed the needs of the students and directed his efforts toward filling those needs. With the student in mind, Romesburg initiated the conversion of the College to a semester calendar, the first state school to do so. Also under Romesburg's direction, emphasis on international education, arts and humanities, and short-term training was instilled throughout the curriculum. Due to his attention to international relations, UVCC became one of the first community colleges to sign an exchange agreement with Soviet Russia. Additional exchange agreements were created with China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Germany.
Romesburg focused on small class sizes, academics and the valuable trades and vocational training UVCC offered. During Romesburg's tenure, which stretched from 1991 to 2002, student enrollment skyrocketed. Some 8,700 students walked the halls in 1991, while more than 23,000 were enrolled in 2002.
In 1992, the Utah System of Higher Education and the Board of Regents proposed an initial offering of four-year degrees at UVCC. Romesburg jumped at the opportunity to increase the college's offerings. Business Management, Computer Science and Information Systems, and Technology Management were the first three bachelor degree programs offered.
After noting the institution was growing and expanding its mission and focus, the Board of Regents changed the name to Utah Valley State College in 1993, and the school received its provisional accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Association. Additionally, a five-year consortium agreement was established between UVSC and the Kiev College of Hotel Management in the Ukraine, and UVSC became the first institution in the United States to receive accreditation for programs offered in the former Soviet Union. Official accreditation was awarded June 22, 1994.
The rest of the 1990s saw significant growth for the new state college. Bachelor degree after bachelor degree was added to the institution's offering plate, and by 2003 the grand total was 33. More than 50 associate degrees were also offered, along with certifications, diplomas and concurrent enrollment programs.
The Center for the Study of Ethics was created in 1993, with an emphasis on training ethical leaders. In 2001, UVSC was awarded the Theodore M. Hesbergh Award, a $30,000 cash prize rewarding innovative ethics curricula that inspired similar initiatives at other schools. In 1996, the David O. McKay Events Center for special events was completed and dedicated on the Orem Campus. UVSC, a member of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association, saw not only many Utah Valley athletic events but also many community trade shows, concerts and conferences. In January 1997, the single-game attendance record for an NJCAA team was set at 8,063 in the McKay Events Center.
The late 1990s and the early 2000s saw extensive construction on campus. UVSC announced the Liberal Arts Building to be completed in August 2003, and the Utah County Journal Building was purchased on the southeast side of campus and remodeled.
Other campus expansions included the addition of the Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah. UVU has campus offerings in both the north and south ends of Utah Valley. Additionally, UVSC opened the Woodbury Art Museum at the University Mall in Orem, displaying contemporary student and faculty works along with other artists and exhibits.
In 2002, Romesburg left for another administrative position and Lucille Stoddard, vice president for academic affairs, was again appointed interim president during the search for a new president. William A. Sederburg was chosen as the fifth president of UVSC. President Sederburg previously led Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich. — a school with both undergraduate and graduate programs.
In that same year, the school was given a provisional status in the NCAA Division I athletic competition. UVSC started D-I play in the 2003-2004 school year. A new wrestling program was added and continues to be the only one of its kind in the state of Utah. Other intercollegiate programs include men's baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and track and field, and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. A new baseball stadium was added in 2005. Also in 2005, what had been the Vineyard Elementary School was remodeled to house the School of Education.
In September 2006, ground was broken for a new 190,000 square foot library to be completed in 2008. In February 2007, the Utah Legislature unanimously voted to make Utah Valley State College a university in 2008. With the new name came a new mission, role statement and set of core values to guide the University in the coming years. On July 1, 2008, UVSC officially became Utah Valley University and the UVU Library held its ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Capitol Reef Field Station opened in October 2008 as a unique learning facility within a National Park.
In August 2008, President Sederburg officially resigned his position as president of UVU in order to fulfill his new responsibilities as Commissioner of Higher Education in Utah. Dr. Liz Hitch, vice president for academic affairs, was appointed as interim president, and Karl Worthington assumed her duties as acting vice president for academic affairs.
Under President Sederburg's leadership, a strategic planning model was developed that aligned planning with budgeting and accountability (PBA Process). The athletic and academic programs prospered. The institution went from college to university status. The number of bachelor degrees offered went from 31 in 2003 to 58 in 2009. Today the University offers 66 bachelor degrees, and the number continues to grow. UVU began offering master degrees in the fall of 2008 with the Master of Education. In the fall of 2009, the Master of Nursing was offered, and a Master of Business Administration began fall 2010.
On June 1, 2009, Dr. Matthew S. Holland was selected as the university's sixth president. Throughout his career, President Holland has established a reputation as a respected educator, savvy problem-solver and master communicator. His highly developed leadership skills have served him well as he leads UVU into the future.
UVU was granted official NCAA Division I membership on July 7, 2009, after a 7-year provisional process. UVU became a member of the Great West Conference and received three consecutive Commissioner's Cups for highest performance of all athletic teams. New facilities were added for track, soccer and softball. On July 1, 2013, UVU began a new era in the Western Athletic Conference. Student athletes have won academic and athletic honors, including a softball national title and a 32-game winning streak by the baseball team in 2012.
President Holland realized the need for additional facilities with the burgeoning student population. In March 2010, the Utah Legislature approved funding for the new Science Building, which was completed April 2012. The new Facilities Building, Noorda Theatre, Business Resource Center, expanded Wee Care Center, Student Life and Wellness Building, and Classroom Building have all been approved or completed during his tenure, along with numerous remodeling projects.
The University made several changes to the institution's schools and colleges with the move to university status, including the naming of the Woodbury School of Business. The other schools and colleges include the School of the Arts, School of Education, University College, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science, College of Technology and Computing, and College of Aviation and Public Services, which was approved in the fall of 2011.
During Holland's first year, he developed four themes for the University — student success, inclusive, engaged and serious. Holland was instrumental in UVU's designation as an All-Steinway School, the development of a Business Engagement Strategy, the addition of the Freshman Reading Program and Presidential Lecture Series, the development of a strategic enrollment management plan and strategic planning advisory council, the implementation of the University Project and the creation of the Women's Success Center and the Center for Global & Intercultural Engagement to support the institution's inclusive focus.
Structured enrollment was instituted fall 2012 to maintain UVU's historical role as an open admission institution while increasing the seriousness of the university experience. Enrollment in fall 2011 topped at 33,395 students. More than 80% of UVU's students are from Utah, with students representing all 50 states as well as 80 countries.
President Holland is eager to build on the successes of previous generations and emphasizes the institution's role as a key contributor to the region's academic development and economic growth. UVU provides access to quality education as the current provider of higher education for more Utahns than any other state institution. Utah Valley University has overcome many challenges through innovation and creativity to provide opportunities for student success and engaged learning, which are the heart of UVU's mission.


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Reposted from Life Extensionhttp://blog.lef.org/2012/02/heart-patients-need-vitamin-c.html
By Michael A. Smith, MD
Vitamin C, one of life's essential nutrients, has been found to be critically important for heart failure patients. At the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011, researchers reported on a study that linked low levels of vitamin C with higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of heart disease risk.
Dr. Eun Kyeung Song, the lead investigator, said the heart failure patients with low vitamin C intake were 2.4 times more likely to have elevated high CRP, placing them at greater risk for additional cardiac events … and even death.
The researchers working with Dr. Song stated that patients whose CRP was greater than 3 milligrams per liter were nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease within one year of follow-up.1
So an obvious solution is to give vitamin C to heart failure patients. But two questions arise:
- Will any vitamin C supplement work?
- What is the right daily dose?
Supercharge Your Vitamin C SupplementVitamin C is water-soluble and is eliminated from the body quickly. For someone who is not sick or too deficient in the vitamin, half of the dose you've taken is gone within a couple hours. Now that's fast. So, unless you're willing to take multiple doses throughout the day, getting the full benefit from vitamin C can be difficult.
Fortunately, a flavonoid antioxidant known as dihydroquercetin functions as a vitamin C "supercharger." Studies demonstrate that dihydroquercetin acts to inhibit the oxidation of vitamin C, thereby helping to maintain its concentration and recycle vitamin C throughout the body.2
So what about dose? If you go by the RDI (recommended daily intake), you'll get between 90 and 100 mg a day … just enough to prevent scurvy. Such a dose probably won't do all that much for your heart. In fact, people with weak hearts should consider taking the ODI or optimal daily dose, which is 2000 mg a day.
If you're using a vitamin C-dihydroquercetin combination as we suggest, than take 1000 mg with breakfast and 1000 mg with dinner.
Reduce Risk with Foods that Lower InflammationSo if everything works out right, increasing your vitamin C should correlate to a drop in CRP … at least according to the study. However, the study only describes an association between low vitamin C and higher CRP. To lower CRP and reduce risk as much as possible, we suggest natural anti-inflammatories found in food as well.
The following foods have been shown to lower CRP and inflammation. Pick at least one of them and add it to your diet:
- Omega-3 Fats
Sources include oily fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, and anchovies. These specialized fats suppress multiple steps in the inflammatory process and limit the production of inflammatory cytokines, like CRP.3
- Olive Oil
Provides monounsaturated fats. Olive oil has been shown to decrease inflammation.4
- Whole Grains
Our favorite whole grains include quinoa, bulgur wheat, barley, oats, and rye. These are associated with lower CRP.5
- Seeds & Nuts
Add a handful or two of flax seeds, pumpkin, and/or walnuts to your diet. Flax seeds, for instance, contain alpha-linolenic acid, which has been shown to lower CRP.6
- Dark Fruits
Eating dark berries and tart cherries can lower CRP.7 For example, tart cherries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. They provide protection against not only inflammation, but also pain. In animal studies, the effect was shown to be comparable to that of the anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin.8
For more details on how to strengthen your heart, check our recent blog post: Want a Long Healthy Life? Strengthen Your Heart Muscle.
- E.K Song at el. Vitamin C Deficiency, High-Sensitivity C - reactive protein and Cardiac Event-Free Survival in Patients with Heart Failure. Abstract 14667. Session Title: Issues in Heart Failure Management. American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.
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• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
Al Qaeda militants in southern Yemen attacked several military bases in the region, resulting in the death of at least 106 people. The attacks show that militants continue to be a serious threat in Yemen, even as the nation attempts to transition from the dictatorship of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Some 78 soldiers and 28 militants were killed in the attacks in and around the city of Zinjibar, one of two cities under Al Qaeda control in southern Yemen, reports The New York Times. Another 55 Yemeni troops were captured by Al Qaeda and paraded through Jaar, the other Al Qaeda-held city, according to the Associated Press. A Yemeni official called the attacks a major escalation in the conflict, writes the Times.
Military officials said that the militants seized armored vehicles, artillery pieces, assault rifles, and rockets from the base's stores and turned them on the soldiers, causing most of the casualties. A Defense Ministry statement on Sunday said the fighting began when militants detonated "booby trapped vehicles" at an Army base in the region of Koud, near Zinjibar. The Associated Press reports that the wording of the statement suggested the base had been occupied by the militants before Army forces regrouped and took it back.
Zinjibar and Jaar were both abandoned by Yemeni forces over the past year amid the tumult around Mr. Saleh's government. Some of the soldiers were called to the capital, Sanaa, to bolster the government, while others left their posts.
The attacks on the military bases were just part of an uptick in activity for Al Qaeda, which also claimed to have killed a CIA officer in the southern province of Aden, reports Reuters. Journalists in Yemen received a text message on Friday saying that "The mujihadeen [holy warriors] killed a CIA officer on Thursday while he was in Aden Province, after tracking him and determining he was cooperating with the Sanaa government," Reuters reports. Yemeni and Pentagon officials denied the report, however, saying that a gunman did attack a US vehicle on Friday but did not cause any injuries.
The attacks present an early challenge for the new government of Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, who took power last week after Saleh stepped down following months of protests and upheaval. Mr. Hadi, a longtime deputy of Saleh and a relative unknown in Yemen, has indicated his intention to crack down on Al Qaeda and retake the militant-controlled south.
A key part of Hadi's efforts will turn on his ability to reform the military, a longtime demand of the Yemeni people. The Gulf Times reports that thousands of Yemenis demonstrated on Friday to demand the Army's restructuring. During his long reign, Saleh placed several members of his family in key positions in the military, including his son, who leads the elite Republican Guard, and his half-brother, who commands the Air Force.
Hadi has shown early indications that he plans to follow through on the public's demands, as one of his first acts in office was to fire Gen. Mahdi Maqola, the head military commander in the southern region. Maqola, who held the post for decades, has close ties to Saleh and has been accused of corruption. But The Wall Street Journal reports that Maqola refused to leave his post, underscoring the resistance to reform that the government faces.
It is difficult to gauge Hadi's chances for success, as he has largely stayed in the background of Yemeni politics, despite 17 years as Saleh's deputy. The Christian Science Monitor reports that Yemeni commentators have called him "a weak man in terms of personality" and "a quiet personality" without "plans or ambitions to become the vice president."
But at least one commentator sees some reason to believe Hadi may yet be influential. Syrian professor Sami Moubayed, in a commentary for Asia Times Online, draws a comparison between Hadi and former Egyptian leader Anwar al-Sadat.
The story of Yemen's new president reminds us of Egypt on the eve of Gamal Abdul Nasser's death in 1970. While at the apex of his career, Nasser appointed his loyal protege Anwar al-Sadat as vice-president, believing that Sadat would always carry out orders with no questions asked.
When Nasser died in September 1970, heavyweights in the Egyptian state backed Sadat for president, arguing that he would be a weak and colorless leader who they would be able to play with at will because he lacked a strong personality, and a power base on the Egyptian Street. Pretty soon, however, Sadat matured into a political genius, bringing down his opponents, one by one, and rising to paramount leadership traits that he matched - and in some cases outdid - the legendary Nasser himself. In theory, nothing prevents Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi from writing Ali Abdullah Saleh into history, and becoming another Anwar al-Sadat.
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Jays agree to terms with Ohka
On Tuesday, Toronto reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year deal with free-agent starter Tomo Ohka. The deal is pending a physical, so Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi didn't want to get into financial specifics until the deal was official. The contract is believed to be worth $1.5 million with another $1.5 million in incentives.
So as it currently stands, Roy Halladay, A.J. Burnett, Gustavo Chacin, John Thomson and Tomo Ohka would make up Toronto's rotation. Both Thomson and Ohka come with some recent injury history, and both Burnett and Chacin struggled with elbow issues last year, too. So if someone goes down this spring, Shaun Marcum, Josh Towers, Casey Janssen and Dustin McGowan could be in the running for a rotation spot.
Marcum and Towers could also be in the running for a long relief role out of the bullpen. Towers isn't ideal out of the bullpen, but Marcum has experience as a reliever and a starter, making it very possible that he could take that job. Janssen and McGowan seem destined for Triple-A. Anything can happen during Spring Training, though.
The Thomson and Ohka signings are both low risk deals that could turn out to be bargains for Toronto. If both are over their injuries, they are each capable of making 30 starts and logging 180-200 innings — all for the base price of $3 million combined.
For Ohka and his agent, Jim Masteralexis, run support played a big role in the decision. Ohka has a career ERA of 4.04, but a 48-57 record partly because he's never pitched for a team with a prolific offense. That shouldn't be an issue with Toronto, which should have one of the best O's in all of baseball in 2007.
Ohka was initially looking for a three-year deal and he had a number of two-year offers on the table as recent as Monday. The pitcher and his agent decided instead to focus on one-year offers. That way Ohka can possibly benefit from pitching for a competitive team and once again become a free agent in 2008.
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I like this signing of Ohka. He is a really good end of the rotation guy if he can stay healthy. With the offense we have and the record he has on losing teams he could easily be a 15-20 game winner. I think if the jays could, they should sign another pitcher like Ohka because if Thomson or Ohka struggles then they have another kind of a vetren to go into the rotation and they shouldnt really use marcum and all the young guys in the rotation, let them goin down to triple A or go into the bullpen and get more developed and stuff. If there is a injury then they use them. But a rotation of Doc, AJ, Chacin, Ohka and thomson, is a way better rotation if they can stay healthy then what we started with.
Definitely a good signing. Hopefully this rotation sticks and stays healthy. At least with these guys here, we have a good starting rotation and a bunch of good young pitchers if these guys land on the DL. This was a good move by JP. Look at the potential….
1 Halladay
2 Burnett
3 Chacin
4 Ohka
5 Thomson
add Marcum as a spot starter and bullpen. and of course Ryan to close things.
Then you got a potent lineup. This was a great offseason for the Jays, and we still have some time left before Spring training. What next.
Any chance of getting Mark Redman???
Signing Ohka and Thompson is a great idea with lots of potential upside and low risk.It should also push a guy like McGowen to step up and realize his potential.I heard a story a few days ago on Baseball Beat (xm radio) that many scouts and Gms can't understand why McGowen isn't pitching in the rotation and having successful seasons by now.I still believe that Shaun Marcum Could be a good #4 or #5 starter soon if not this season.He deserves strong consideration and a rotation spot should be his to lose ahead of Thompson or Ohka.Last year was baptism by fire for him and he started to show great promise at the end of the year.Casey Jansenn could also be in this catagory.However, the additions of Ohka and Thompson gives us depth and if Marcum goes to the pen and Jansenn and McGowen to triple A,it makes the Jays pitching stronger and deeper than last year.
Im sure we could get Redman for a real cheap one year deal. Make room by giving Towers away for a bucket of balls. Redman pitched good innings
There's no such thing as a "real cheap" lefty these days. That's the only reason why Chacin's spot is a lock despite his less than ideal ERA. The Jays have done well to keep pressure on the young prospects (Marcum/Macgowan) with these moves, letting them know that they will not get to the majors by default, they have to earn their spots. Any more pitchers piled into the mix though, and the Jays will need to start pushing starters into the bullpen, or making the young guys feel like they have no chance, which won't make anyone happy.
True enough Gibby, it will be a dark bluejay day when we are forced to get rid of the likes of Towers for something useful, like, a bucket of balls.
Another question. Ron Villone? Any good ? is he the guy with the weird side arm delivery ??? Would we want a guy with a side arm delivery ?
Hey Jordan
I was reading your mailbag today and the last question reminded me of something I needed clarifcation about. Im going to Florida in March during march break and am hopeful to catch a jays game. On game days what is there schedule like? Do they practice earlier in the morning and stuff liek that?
Also when is the best time to get autographs and that sort of stuff?
Thanks Jordan. I love the blog and the mailbag!


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Feenan, Dermot (2009) Foreword: Socio-legal Studies and the Humanities. International Journal of Law in Context, 5 (3). pp. 1-8. [Journal article]
Feenan, Dermot (2008) Judicial Appointments in Ireland in Comparative Perspective. Judicial Studies Institute Journal, 1 . pp. 37-66. [Journal article]
Feenan, Dermot (2008) Women Judges: Judging Gender, Justifying Diversity. Journal of Law and Society, 35 (4). pp. 490-519. [Journal article]
Feenan, Dermot (2007) Paramilitärischer Bestrafung in Nordirland: Eine Situationsbezogene Methodologie zu ihrer Erforschung. Wissenschaft & Frieden, 4 . pp. 32-35. [Journal article]
Feenan, Dermot (2007) Religious Vilification Laws: Quelling Fires of Hatred? Alternative Law Journal, 31 (3). pp. 153-157. [Journal article]
Feenan, Dermot (2007) Understanding Disadvantage Partly through an Epistemology of Ignorance. Social and Legal Studies, 16 (4). pp. 509-531. [Journal article]
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US cyclist Lance Armstrong apologises to Livestrong staff
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US cyclist Lance Armstrong apologised to staff at his Livestrong cancer foundation on Monday ahead of an interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey, where he is widely expected to admit to doping.
Former champion cyclist Lance Armstrong apologized to staff of the cancer foundation he founded on Monday, the same day Oprah Winfrey is scheduled to interview him in what is widely expected to be his first admission of doping.
"He had a private conversation with the staff, who have done the important work of the foundation for many years," said Livestrong cancer foundation spokeswoman Katherine McLane.
"It was a very sincere and heartfelt expression of regret over any stress that they've suffered over the course of the last few years as a result of the media attention," she said.
The apology came on the day that Armstrong was scheduled to tape an interview with Oprah Winfrey to air on Thursday -- his first interview since being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.
The disgraced cyclist plans to admit in the interview to doping throughout his career, USA Today reported on Saturday. McLane declined to comment on whether Armstrong will admit to doping during the interview.
Armstrong has always vehemently denied using performance-enhancing drugs and has never been proven to have tested positive.
But an October report from the U.S. anti-doping body USADA cited Armstrong's involvement in what it characterized as the "most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen," involving anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, blood transfusions and other doping.
Less than two weeks later, Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories were nullified and he was banned from cycling for life after the International Cycling Union ratified the USADA's sanctions against him.
Armstrong, a survivor of testicular cancer, stepped down as a Livestrong board member in November.


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The exact science behind what could be one of the greatest innovations in children's afternoon activities isn't clear, but what's certain is that somewhere some brilliant chemist has found a way to make a type of Play-Doh that's as delicious — and safe — to eat as it looks.
After all, any kid will tell you that technically all Play-Doh is edible — as long as you can stomach the awful flavour, horrible aftertaste, and damage it does to your colon. But this Edible Sweet Art supposedly makes the mouldable material downright tasty so you don't have to think twice about nibbling at the bowl of faux soft serve you just extruded. The ice cream kit pictured above is just $US17, which makes it cheaper than taking the family to Baskin Robbins. And instead of melting away, the leftovers can be turned into other wonderful creations. [AMAV]


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CSS Tutorial
What is CSS?
Definition: Cascading Style Sheets
Usage: Used to customise the design of a HTML page by settings attributes in the  of a page.
Advantages: A webpage's design can be changed throughout by amending the CSS section of a webpage.
Linking CSS to HTML pages
CSS codes are places between the  tags of a webpage.
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Linking CSS methods
Within HTML: CSS coding is included within the HTML file itself.

Separate File: CSS coding is included within its own file.
  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="filename.css">
Now we have established the basics of CSS linking, let's have a look at some coding
Whether your CSS coding is in its own file or within the head tags of your HTML, the structure of the code is exactly the same. Let's have a look at an example.
P { font: italic bold 11pt calibri }
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The layout of CSS coding is a standard format...
Variable { attribute1: value; attribute2: value2; attribute3: value3 }
In the previous example, the Variable is 'P'. The 'P' in this sence is the basic paragraph tag
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So far, we have established that this piece of CSS code is amending the properties of every paragraph tag on our HTML page.
{ font: italic bold 11pt calibri }
The attributes we are setting for the paragraphs on our HTML page is the font. Can you work out what the font attributes will be?
Here is a before and after of how how this code affects our webpage.
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Now we understand how CSS coding works, we can have a look at other attributes and what they can do.
Font Attributes
Syntax: font-style: <value>
Possible Values: normal | italic | oblique
Syntax: font-weight: <value>
Possible Values: normal | bold | bolder | lighter | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900
P { font-weight: 900; font-style: italic }- Makes all
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 bold and italic.
Colour Attributes
Syntax: color: <color>
H1 { color: blue } H2 { color: #000080 } H3 { color: #0c0 }
Text Attributes
Syntax: letter-spacing: <value>
Possible Values: normal | <length>
Syntax: text-decoration: <value>
Possible Values: none | [ underline || overline || line-through || blink ]
Syntax: text-align: <value>
Possible Values: left | right | center | justify
H1 { letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline }- Sets all
 tag content to letter spacing 0.1em, aligns it to the centre and underlined.
Link Attributes
It's not only tags that can be modified, you can also modify the styles of links on your webpage.
a:link, a:visited, a:active { color: white; text-decoration: blink }- This makes all links, active links and visited links white and blink!
Background Attributes
Other than tag and link attributes, you can modify the whole body of your webpage!
Syntax: background-image: <value>
Possible Values: <url> | none
Syntax: background-repeat: <value>
Possible Values: repeat | repeat-x | repeat-y | no-repeat
Syntax: background-color: <value>
Possible Values: <color> | transparent
body { background-image: url('/images/hi.gif'); background-repeat: repeat-x }*** Sets the background image to 'hi.gif' and repeats this image along the x-axis (horizonal) of the webpage only.
Note: The 'BODY' variable modifys the body of your webpage.
Exercise: try changing attributes for other tags, such as:

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Variable { attribute1: value; attribute2: value2; attribute3: value3 }
Assigning custom CSS Variables to tags
.Anything { Color: Red; text-decoration: line-through }
If a line of your CSS code is prefixed with a dot (.) then this indicates that this is a customer variable. For example, if you don't want to assign all paragraphs, or all links to one particular theme, then this is where this comes in handy.
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.RedLineThrough { Color: Red; text-decoration: line-through }
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When assigning customer variables in CSS, remember to prefix them with a dot (.) and use the 'class=' Tag-Attribute to denote that you want to use this within a tag.
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Linda H. Kistler UNIVERSITY OF LOWELL THE MIDDLESEX CANAL—AN ANALYSIS OF ITS ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT Abstract: The paper analyzes the development and subsequent decline of the Mid-dlesex Canal, a twenty-seven mile inland waterway that joined Lowell in northern Massachusetts with Boston and the sea. Built from 1793 to 1804, the canal was an important catalyst in regional economic and transportation development during the early years of the American Industrial Revolution. Data from original financial records of the canal are presented for the period 1825 to 1845 when the canal was most successfully operated. The Middlesex Canal is acknowledged to be a funda-mental element in the early development of Lowell as the center for textile manu-facturing in the United States. Introduction Massachusetts, which led the colonies into the American Revolu-tion, proved to be fertile ground in the early nineteenth century for a second revolution—the Industrial Revolution. This paper traces the financial history of the Middlesex Canal, a twenty-seven mile inland waterway which joined the Merrimack River at Lowell with the city of Boston and the sea.1 Introduction of service on the canal marks the beginning of large scale industrial development in New England; and this study analyzes the surviving financial records of the Middlesex Canal from 1793 to 1850 in an attempt to trace the evolution of early corporate accounting practices and financial pro-cesses and to provide insights into the early years of the Industrial Revolution in this country. Fortunately, many corporate documents have survived and are preserved in the Middlesex Canal Association Archives Collection at the University of Lowell. Existing financial records include lists of stockholders, cash assessment records, minutes of directors' meetings, annual reports of stockholder meetings, accounting ledgers from 1793 to 1824, and reports of the Agent from 1825 to 1844. In addition, numerous bundles of bills, vouchers, regulations, deeds, toll rate schedules, stock certificates and other financial memorabilia may be examined.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An advisory task force has forwarded proposed legislation to Minnesota lawmakers that would dramatically expand the Capitol complex security force.
The recommendations adopted Monday seek an undetermined amount of funding to hire an emergency manager and nearly double the number of uniformed officers at the Capitol and 16 nearby buildings.
The move would expand the ranks of state troopers from two to 12 and other security personnel from 40 to 67.
Minnesota Capitol visitors and staff don't pass through metal detectors and the panel didn't recommend a change. It suggested the Department of Administration rank and price out various security infrastructure upgrades.
The legislation heads to House and Senate committees for debate in a months-long session that begins Tuesday.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Final Prizes for the Fat Quarter Stars Quilt Along
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- BillieBee (billiemick) said...
Congratulations everyone!!!!
- March 28, 2012 at 6:12 PM
- Vroomans' Quilts said...
Congratulations to everyone and thank you and pattern designers for a wonderful quilt along.
- March 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Lesley said...
The quilts are all so beautiful! Congrats to all the winners!
- March 28, 2012 at 6:56 PM
- Sherry said...
This has been a wonderful experience for me and I want to thank all of the designers and you for organizing the Fat Quarter Stars Quilt Along.
- March 28, 2012 at 10:00 PM
- Judy1522 said...
Congratulations to all the winners and to those that finished their quilt tops. Every single quilt is beautiful and it was nice to see how everyone put their quilt blocks together. Thank you Konda for hosting the quilt along it was fun.
- March 28, 2012 at 10:02 PM
- Connie said...
Congrats to everyone! This was really fun and thanks for all the work to put it together!
- March 28, 2012 at 10:19 PM
- LM said...
Wonderful to see the variations. Love the tone on tone one and the black and white feline accessory lol.
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"I support the well-reasoned decision by UNL officials to apply for membership in the Big Ten Conference. With Innovation Campus on the horizon, the move further enhances opportunities to attract research funding and create research partnerships. This is exciting not just for the UNL academics and athletics, but for our entire community. It's another step toward Lincoln becoming a world-class city that is able to compete with the best and brightest at the highest levels."


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Park City boasts two new restaurants
New restaurants
Utah: Park City's Main Street boasts two new dining options, both in the Sky Lodge resort. The higher-end Table One features a communal table and chef Kevin Dalebout's show kitchen, while the downstairs Tavern serves gastropub fare from Gordon Ramsay associate Ashley Chapman. www.theskylodge.com
New hotel
Austria: The chic, 78-room hotel Zhero in the Tyrolean town of Kappl offers a shuttle to the Ischgl ski resort and, when it's time to come in from the cold, an 8,000-square-foot spa with saunas, steam room and indoor pool. Nightly rates start at $225. www.designhotels.com/zhero_kappl
Ethiopia: Coptic Christians celebrate Epiphany (Timket) on Jan. 19 with a festival recalling Jesus' baptism. Brightly colored parasols shield priests who carry a model of the Ark of the Covenant to nearby waters for immersion. Followers sing and dance as priests then return the ark to their churches.
New tour
Argentina: Sample wines at Mendoza's bodegas, asado barbecue in Bariloche and locally sourced cuisine at exclusive Casa Coupage in Buenos Aires on a new, customized 11-day gastronomy tour of Argentina. Prices start at $3,825 per person, excluding air. www.zicasso.com
Fiji: Queen Elizabeth has been replaced by colorful parrots, fish, iguanas and other unique wildlife on new bills and coins, released Jan. 2. It's the first time in 78 years that a British royal family member portrait has not appeared on Fijian currency.