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Quentin Tarantino is developing a new Star Trek movie for Paramount alongside J.J. Abrams, and may wind up directing it. Abrams is responsible for the resurgence of Star Trek in film over the last decade after relaunching the franchise back in 2009. With an entirely new cast headlined by Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, and Zachary Quinto, the reboot fared well during its first two outings. Unfortunately, Star Trek Beyond did not meet expectations last year at the box office despite critical praise, and the once-considered fourth film has been lost in space ever since.
The Star Trek name is too big of an IP to keep sitting dormant - even though it is still living on through Star Trek Discovery - from theaters. It is no surprise Paramount is looking for another way to bring the franchise back, but it may come from one of cinema's most talented minds.
Related: What We Want to See in Star Trek 4
Deadline is reporting Quentin Tarantino recently pitched an idea for a new Star Trek film to Abrams and Paramount and it was very well received. Paramount is looking to assemble a writer's room to flesh out Tarantino's idea at the moment, and if all things go according to plan, Abrams will stick around as a producer. Depending on the rest of the development process and his schedule, it is also possible that Tarantino could direct the film.
Tarantino has been one of the top directors in Hollywood since breaking out with Reservoir Dogs and has followed that up with a series of classics. Throughout his career, his interests have been in largely original tales or ones that he can put his own unique twist on. This appears to be the case with his current project - said to revolve around Charles Manson - and with that film slated for a 2019 release, it may be awhile before this Star Trek film gets off the ground.
An entire writer's room still has to be assembled, and who knows what elements Tarantino is looking to infuse Star Trek with, but this is clearly in the early stages and it's safe to assume it won't start filming for a few more years. In that time, it's likely we won't see too many details emerge about the vision Tarantino has, but he clearly has one that got the studio excited. It wasn't too long ago Tarantino said he'd be interested in a Star Trek movie and would possibly even be willing to go beyond his 10-film plan to do so.
Since it is so early for this project, there is no word on if it would be a continuation of Abrams' franchise, stay in the Kelvin timeline, be a fresh reboot entirely, or something else. Tarantino most likely doesn't want to have to worry about continuity of previous films, so a standalone/reboot is probably the best bet at this stage. But, with Abrams also on board, maybe Tarantino's involvement could green light a fourth film in this franchise. If not, Tarantino being given a blank canvas in Star Trek's universe is an exciting possibility.
Next: Wrath of Khan Director Working on New Star Trek Project
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Hispanics 'Are of One Voice' in Support of Bilingual Education
The authors of a survey of the nation's three largest Hispanic groups--Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans--say they have found surprisingly high levels of support for bilingual education, provided its purpose is to teach English.
Bilingual education appears to be one of the few areas in which Latinos "are essentially of one voice,'' a report on the survey states.
And, the authors conclude, that voice appears far more supportive of bilingual education as a means of learning English than is claimed by many critics of bilingual education, who maintain that such instruction is a barrier to Hispanic youngsters' learning English.
The findings of the Latino National Political Survey, released last month, were based on responses from 1,546 Mexicans, 589 Puerto Ricans, and 682 Cubans over the age of 18 interviewed in late 1989 and early 1990; all were U.S. citizens.
Together, the three ethnic groups account for more than 80 percent of the nation's Hispanic population, which numbered 21.4 million in 1990.
In each of the groups surveyed, more than 80 percent supported bilingual education, and even larger percentages said the objective of bilingual education should be to teach students either English exclusively or both English and Spanish.
"Contrary to the claims of supporters of the 'official English' movement,'' the report says, "Latinos see bilingual education as a way to learn English, and they strongly support access to this opportunity.''
Bilingual Ed. Questioned
The report also notes that more than two-thirds of the members of each group born in the United States considered their English better than their Spanish and that a majority of the Mexican and Puerto Rican respondents said they spoke either English or a mixture of English and Spanish at home.
"These findings,'' the report says, "should counter the frequently heard assertions that Latinos are unwilling to learn English and are fighting to maintain Spanish.''
James J. Lyons, the executive director of the National Association for Bilingual Education, said the survey's findings are consistent with his organization's position that most parents with Spanish-language backgrounds want their children to receive instruction they understand while also learning English.
But Linda Chavez--a prominent critic of many bilingual-education programs and a former director of U.S. English, which advocates designation of English as the nation's official language--last week asserted that many Hispanic parents have been misled into believing that their children need bilingual education to learn English.
"There is no evidence to support that bilingual education is the most effective means to teach English,'' said Ms. Chavez, whose recent book, Out of the Barrio, accuses some Hispanic leaders of promoting bilingual education for the sake of maintaining the distinct Hispanic culture that serves as their power base.
Other Views Differ
In areas other than bilingual education, the opinions of the three ethnic groups covered in the survey often diverged.
Moreover, the respondents reported little interaction with members of either of the two other ethinic groups, and their members overwhelmingly preferred to be identified in terms of their national origin, such as "Mexican-American,'' rather than as "Hispanic'' or "Latino.''
The survey also found that:
- The majority of Puerto Ricans had taken bilingual-education courses, but the majority of Mexicans and Cubans had not, regardless of whether they were born in the United States or elsewhere.
- More than 60 percent of foreign-born Mexicans, 40 percent of Puerto Ricans born in Puerto Rico, and 37 percent of foreign-born Cubans had no more than eight years of formal education, making them significantly less educated than their peers born here.
- More than three-quarters of Mexicans and Puerto Ricans attended public schools, but nearly half of Cubans attended private or parochial schools for all or part of their educations.
The Latino National Political Survey was conducted under the auspices of the Inter-University Program for Latino Research; funding for the project was provided by the Ford, Rockefeller, Spencer, and Tinker foundations.
The survey's principal researchers were Rodolfo O. de la Garza, a professor of community affairs at the University of Texas at Austin; Angelo Falcon, the president of the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy in New York City; F. Chris Garcia, a professor of political science at the University of New Mexico; and John A. Garcia, an associate professor of political science at the University of Arizona.
The survey's findings are presented in "Latino Voices: Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban Perspectives on American Politics,'' copies of which are available for $29.95 each from Westview Press, 5500 Central Ave., Boulder, Colo. 80301; (303) 444-3541.
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Remember when you were a kid and you wanted to spend the night with a friend? It usually started with a fun day of hanging out and as the day progressed you realized that your day was about to end. But you didn't want the fun to end! So you decide you should have a sleep over. Of course being a child, YOUR decision to spend the night with a friend is not the end of it. You needed to convince your parents and your friend's parents that: "this is a good idea".
Commence Operation Spend the Night
First you would likely identify who would be hosting this sleepover shin dig which was probably the easiest decision to make.
Some of the variables:
A) who is more likely to say yes?
B) who is more likely to be persuaded with the reasoning that "so and so hasn't slept over in months!"
Once the hosting house was identified, you initiated step two. Approaching the parent of the child potentially sleeping over.
"Wait a minute" you say, "isn't that a little backwards?" Of course, in the business world you would secure a location first but in a child's world, the YES is more important.
So you go up to Suzie Q's mom and ask if she can sleep over to which mom says, "If it's okay with Janie D's mom, it's fine with me." I mean, think about it. What parent in most instances would say "no" to their child sleeping over at another child's house? {FREEDOM!!}
With that conditional 'yes', it's onto the hosting parent for a response. This answer of course is almost a guarantee of a yes. Not so sure? Watch what happens next.
You approach Janie D's mom, the prospective host, and say, "Suzie Q's mom said that if it was okay with you that Suzie could spend the night!!! Can she mom? Can she?? Please?"
In most situations Janie's mom would buckle just under the pressure that Suzie Q's mom was okay with it and not wanting to look like the bad guy say "yes".
But. In the event that you were met with resistance, the big guns would come out. Something along the lines of: "Well Suzie hasn't spent the night in FOREVER. And I've gone over to her house a lot lately. Shouldn't we return the favor. I mean Suzie's mom already said yes!!"
To which mom almost always would buckle.
Operation Spend the Night: SUCCESS!!!
Are you as worn out as I? That was a lot of work! But ask any child if it was worth it and they'll say, "YES!!"
Unfortunately, something happens to our relationship building tenacity when we enter adulthood. All of a sudden sleepovers AKA community oddly loses it appeal.
- It's too much work to drive to meet up with so and so.
- Our lives are too busy to do lunch.
- We have a family now and we'd really rather not keep the kids out past their bedtime.
- I don't really know these ladies so I'd rather stay home and be comfortable.
The excuses are as varied as our lifestyles but the true reason is the same.
Building community is uncomfortable.
When you spend time with people you do not know that well, you run the risk of not fitting in, being bored out of your mind, or wait! You just might…enjoy yourself.
Even if you know someone well, making the conscious effort to spend time with them on a regular basis takes…well…effort.
And we need it. God did not design us to be alone. We need each other.
When Dominic was born, a heavy overwhelming fog came along with our bundle of joy. I'm sure that the countless sleepless nights and unending demands of a newborn had nothing to do with it at all {read with heavy sarcasm}
In many ways we felt quarantined to our home; slaves to his routine. And for a season, this is appropriate. I think God designed humankind to begin as small helpless infants for many reasons. But mostly to teach parents to slow down and just be. {another time, another blog}
As Dominic grows and matures and as we grow and mature in our parenting, the fog seems to lessen and the need for friendships and relationships becomes increasingly greater. And just like it's a big deal for children to coordinate a sleepover, building community as adults can be complicated.
- Coordinating schedules
- Getting the kids out the door
- Budgeting the money
- Weighing the pros and cons of messing with our kids' sleep routines
The challenges can add up fast. But taking our cue from children orchestrating Operation Spend the Night, we should be just as tenacious in holding onto and building a community of friends.
Community should be a big deal to us and we shouldn't stop until we get our 'yes'.
What about you? Are you building community or building excuses?
What are some ways you could start building your community today?


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I recently created a series of social media posts designed to help yoga teachers become better-informed about the complex topic of pain science. Pain science is growing in its reach in the therapeutic, fitness, and movement world, and even though yoga teachers generally don't treat people for pain (unless you're also a physical therapist or other health care professional in addition to being a yoga teacher), pain science actually has many important implications for us beyond the subject of pain itself. As yoga teachers, if we take the time to learn about even a handful of some of pain science's most fundamental insights, we'll be rewarded with a more current and accurate paradigm for approaching and dialoguing about not only pain, but movement, yoga, and bodies in general.
Here is a re-cap of the series of four posts that I shared through my social media channels so that they can be read all in one place together, and I'll follow up with Part 2 of this blog post series with some additional, new thoughts on how and why all of this might matter specifically to us as yoga teachers. I hope you enjoy perusing this info - feel free to share with your networks if you feel that it would be beneficial!
PAIN SCIENCE FACT #1: Pain and tissue damage do not always correlate. In fact, when it comes to persistent pain (often defined as pain lasting more than 3 months), the link between pain and tissue damage is often significantly weaker. (And yes, if you experience a pain that "comes and goes" versus a constant, steady pain that is always there, that is still considered persistent pain if it's been going on for longer than 3 months.)
Reason this is important: just because someone experiences pain somewhere in their body, this does not necessarily mean that there is *actual injured tissue* inside of their body. It might mean that, but it also really might not. (Remember, this is more likely the case when we're talking about persistent pain - not so much with acute pain. Acute pain is the direct result of a recent injury - like stubbing your toe on the door jam or spraining your ankle due to an accidental fall. Acute pain usually lessens and then stops once the injury has healed. Persistent pain, on the other hand, is also often also called chronic pain and is pain that lasts for a longer amount of time.)
PAIN SCIENCE FACT #2: Pain is an output of the brain. This is an often-cited pain science insight - but what does it actually mean? Remember that pain science involves a major perspective shift in how we see the body, so we really have to wrap our minds around some new concepts here. Typically, when we experience pain, we tend to think of the pain as being located "in our tissues", and our brain then senses it there and THEN we feel it. In this view, pain is an INPUT to the brain because it first exists "out there" in the periphery of our body, and then we sense it centrally (in our brain).
As intuitive as this "input" idea seems, it's actually the opposite of how pain really works! In reality, there is no pain *anywhere* in our tissues that is inputted to our brain. Instead, pain is a creation OF the brain that is meant to signal us to take protective action against a perceived threat. If you feel pain in your shoulder, for example, it's because your brain is *outputting* a warning signal to you about that area for some reason. Pain is therefore not an input from your tissues to your brain - it's an output from your brain to your tissues! How mind-trippy is that?
Now your brain might be correct that this painful area is under threat (especially if you recently injured that spot - too many sloppy chaturangas, anyone? Heh heh...) But your brain might also be wrong in its conclusion that the area is under threat - especially if there is no recent tissue damage there. And pain without tissue damage (and vice versa - tissue damage without pain) happens ALL. THE. TIME. Refer back to Pain Science Fact #1 to review this concept, and then see if you can put Fact #1 and #2 together to start to build your new pain science-informed paradigm.
PAIN SCIENCE FACT #3: We've already covered (in a very simplified way) the fact that pain is an output FROM the brain, not an input TO the brain. Pain doesn't exist in one's tissues to be sensed by the brain - it is instead a creation OF the brain to be sensed in one's tissues. But why and when does the brain choose to create pain?
We used to believe that all pain experienced in the body was the result of tissue damage somewhere inside of us - in other words, we thought pain was always the result of some structural problem. But we now understand that tissue damage is just *one input* that the brain considers when deciding whether to emit a pain signal. In addition to tissue damage, the brain considers inputs like past memories, emotions, expectations, beliefs, one's environment, things that health professionals say, and more when deciding whether to output a pain experience in any given moment. All of this information processing happens unconsciously, and in just a fraction of a second.
Now that you know this, think about someone who experiences a persistent pain in their low back (like 80% of us will at some point in our lifetimes). Here is a list of common reasons given when someone has back pain: your spine is out of alignment, you have a herniated disc in your spine, you have poor posture, you flex your lumbar spine too much, your SI joint is dysfunctional, you sit in a chair too much, you have SI joint instability, your core is weak, you have a vertebral subluxation, you lack core stability, your back muscles are tight, etc., etc.
This is a really long list of commonly-cited reasons for back pain, but the interesting thing is that they are ALL structural reasons - meaning that they all have to do with the physical structure of the body. But remember our new Fact #3 from today: the brain takes MANY inputs into consideration before deciding to output pain, and structural inputs are just ONE category of inputs. Combine Fact #3 with Fact #1 (the link between persistent pain and tissue damage is often quite weak), and your paradigm for how you think about someone's back pain might begin to shift and expand.
PAIN SCIENCE FACT #4: We often believe that our body is naturally vulnerable in certain movements or postures, like lumbar flexion, forward head posture ("text neck"), etc. We believe that these positions will injure our tissues and create pain, often blaming someone's low back or neck pain on these "bad postures".
What this viewpoint (that I used to share too!) overlooks is the fact that the tissues of our body are adaptable and become stronger when they are loaded (as long as the load isn't too high). Any movement that you desire to do is a "good" movement as long as your tissues are adapted to withstand its loads. (This is a super oversimplified explanation, but for more info, check out my blog post Are Some Movements Inherently Bad? (which was also re-printed in Yoga International).
Additionally, recall Fact #3 of this series - *many* inputs contribute to pain, not just structural ones. Recent research has strongly suggested that our *beliefs* about pain can directly influence our pain. For example, if we believe that a certain movement is bad for us, this can create what's called a nocebo - the creation or increase of pain or dysfunction based solely on negative expectations and beliefs.
BIG TAKEAWAY: The issue isn't that we need to *avoid* certain "bad" postures and catastrophize them - it's more that we want to move our body in a *wide variety of ways* so that we can be strong and adapted to many different positions. Movement variability is more important than fear of movement!
That concludes the series of posts that I shared through social media, but keep your eyes out for Part 2 of this series, which will attempt to address why all of this matters specifically to us yoga teachers. In the meantime, I also wrote a helpful introduction to pain science in Yoga International earlier this year (see "Yoga & The New Science of Pain"), and at the bottom of that article I included a lengthy list of links for further reading for those interested. Enjoy exploring this topic further if you feel so compelled!


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You may know me as the E-Trader Baby—the phenom that is the stock-talking infant from the commercials—but the name's Thurman Hendricks. I know, Thurman. Thanks, Dad, like, sorry I turned out white and not linebacker-sized. But whatever, play the hand you're dealt. And that's what I keep telling myself lately, play the hand you're dealt. It's a stupid cliché, something my dad's been saying my entire twenty-four months on this earth, because he's just that kind of guy, the kind who embraces clichés as a kind of worldview, but I find it apt at this particular time, nonetheless. You see, things aren't exactly warm milk and perfect burps right now. In fact, in my estimation, my current situation is basically three not-so- great things:
1. Thermo-Ozone Research, LLC (TOR) – Pretty much a can't miss startup coming out of Cambridge, like, two Harvard kids whose sole purpose for existence was to create a false ozone through the selective heating and cooling of water vapor, essentially tricking the oxygen molecules to jumping ship and to bond in nice little groupings of three. The concept was brilliant, the specs perfect. It just didn't work. Not even a little bit. So that was everything I had, 45K, plus a hardy10K from Michelle, which brings me to the second crappy thing in my life:
2. Michelle – You probably remember that things were a little rocky with Michelle from that commercial a year ago. First off, it was horrible for my parents to be filming that, like, we'd had the agreement that my play dates were exactly that, mine. But they kept the feed running. So when Bethany was over—nothing was even happening, just kicking it in my crib—Michelle Skypes, gets mad, and then a month later, her embarrassment is broadcasted into every home in America during the Super Bowl with a fricking forty-three rating! Jesus, can you imagine? But I got it smoothed over because I'm good like that and, really, I love Michelle, those cheeks like the fattest of milk sacs, like you can tell Mrs. Johnson breast-fed well into eighteen months, unlike my mom, who cut me off after six, but that's a different story. But what's important is that things were finally good again, Michelle-wise, and then I convince her to dump all the money she made from appearing in that embarrassing commercial into Thermo-Ozone Research. And well, that's 10k she'll never be getting back. The last thing she said to me two weeks ago was make it right, or we're done, which brings me to bummer number three:
3. E-Trader is done with me – Fin. Finis. Don't call, don't text, don't Skype. Thanks for coming. The suits didn't even have the decency to inform me of this decision in person. They did it over mail, postal for God's sake. It was such BS, like something about a child nearing twenty-four months with the ability to talk is not uncommon. Like, can you believe that? Sorry, I'm getting older. That's what happens. How many other two-year-olds do you know capable of managing funds, creating portfolios that would make Buffett cream his pleated khakis? Like, I still think I have a skill set most don't. Jesus. So I'm washed up. Sweet. Two years old and washed up. Done in the entertainment business. And my little nest egg is squashed, thanks to those dweeby kids from Harvard, and Michelle won't talk to me. Washed up, broke, and single. This is my life.
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The Importance of Mesh Definition in Strained-Si Heterostructure Simulation
Computer simulation is used extensively to verify physical phenomena in semiconductor devices. Meshing plays an essential role in obtaining good simulation results. If care is not properly taken, serious errors may occur in the results. The objective of this article is to identify errors in the simulation of the strained-Si heterostructure MOSFET device using ATLAS, Silvaco's two-dimensional numerical simulator.
Simulation Structure
Many research groups have extensively investigated Si/SiGe heterostructure MOSFETs in recent years [1, 2]. In these structures, a Si channel is grown under tensile strain between relaxed SiGe layers. The strain induced conduction band offset at the Si/SiGe heterointerface leads to the formation of a two-dimensional electron gas in the strained Si layer that substantially enhances electron mobility in bulk silicon. Si/SiGe heterostructure MOSFETs therefore deomonsterate excellent device performance.
The strained-Si p-channel heterostructure MOSFET is modeled for this article with ATLAS, Silvaco's the two-dimensional numerical simulator, in order to study the effect of meshing on the simulation results, shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Strained-Si N-Channel Heterostructure MOSFET.
The structure consists of a 0.5µm strained-Si p-MOSFET. A thin strained graded Si1-xGex (110Å) buffer cap is sandwiched between the strained-Si layer (70Å) and relaxed Si1-xGex layer (0.402µm). This helps the user avoid the problem of hole confinement at the strained-Si/SiGe interface as the Ge grading reduces valence band discontinuity (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Zoom-in of Figure 1.
The user must carefully define the strained-Si MOSFET structure, which has a dramatic effect on simulation results. It's important to ensure that mesh nodes are both available for the defined regions and that fine meshes at regions where carrier activities are prominent, such as at junctions, the n-strained Si, n-strained Si1-xGex, and so on. If mesh nodes are not available at the defined regions, then the closest are chosen instead (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Poor definition of mesh nodes
at Strained/Relaxed Si1-xGex interface.
The interface between the Strained Si1-xGex and the Relaxed Si1-xGex in Figure 2 is defined at a depth of 0.01µm. If the meshes are defined so that nodes are unavailable in the region shown in Figure 3, then the interface between the Strained Si1-xGex and the Relaxed Si1-xGex forms a zig-zag pattern.
An incorrect simulation that results from poor mesh definition is illustrated in Figure 4. The vertical interface between the n+ polysilicon and SiO2 is located at x = 1.1µm (Figure 2). If mesh nodes are not available at x = 1.1µm, then the mesh appears as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Poor mesh definition at vertical interface
between the n+ polysilicon and Silicon Dioxide.
The formation of the zigzag layer appears in Figure 4 at the interface x = 1.1µm. Some parts of the n+ polysilicon region are not defined as an electrode, even though the REGION and the ELECTRODE statements are both defined as the same region:
This is because there is no mesh node is available at x = 1.1µm. As a result, ATLAS believes both the node at x = 1.11µm is the x.max for the REGION statement and the node at x = 1.08µm is the x.max for the ELECTRODE statement. This poor definition of the mesh at the vertical interface between the n+ polysilicon and SiO2 results in the inaccurate simulation of the devices shown in Figure 4.
The structure in Figure 4 is simulated by holding the drain bias at 0.1V and then ramping the gate voltage to 1.5V. Figure 5 is a plot of the simulated structure's current flow and shows current flowing through the isolation oxide which is incorrect.
Figure 5. Poor mesh definition which results in
current flowing through the isolation oxide.
Figure 6 shows the simulated current flow lines with proper mesh definition at both the interface between the strained Si1-xGex and the relaxed Si1-xGex, and the vertical interface between the n+ polysilicon and SiO2. All the current flow lines are confined within the semiconductor region.
Figure 6. With proper mesh definition, the current flowlines
are confined within the semiconductor region.
To conclude, careful meshing is extremely important to device simulation. Simulation software users must carefully allocate mesh nodes at the defined regions as well as define fine meshes at regions of high activity.
- G. A. Armstrong and Chinmay K. Maiti, "Strained-Si Channel Heterojunction p-MOSFETs", Solid-State Electronics, Volume 42, Issue 4, April 1998, Pages 487-498
- P. A. Clifton, S. J. Lavelle and A. G. O'Neill, "Sub-micron Strained Si:SiGe Heterostructure MOSFETs", Microelectronics Journal, Volume 28, Issues 6-7, 9 August 1997, Pages 691-701


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It's not what you know, or who you know...
it's what you believe.
What if there was a secret city at work on finding answers to the survival of humanity? Technologies beyond your imagination; a city expanding, recruiting and evolving. There is no government, no money, no bosses, institutions, cars or roads; and age takes on new meaning.
This "facity" is one big research product in and of itself, and nothing else quite ike it exists on this Earth. This is the city that Erwin Sharp and his family are drawn into on the fringes of a national park. They fall headfirst down the rabbit hole into a world of space probes, cancer cures, and a core myth that defies belief. They soon realize that some doors are only meant to swing one way. This is a parable of trust and hope--a flashing beacon of hope in a world hell-bent on destroying itself. It is ultimately a story of ambition, of owning up to life, showing up and trading up.
In a story that is as controversial as it is reassuring, sometimes it is possible to find something you always hoped existed, and in finding it, you confront your own truth as much as that of the world you live in.
What is inside the mysterious Hall 8, and what does that have to do with Erwin? And how is water the mechanism of peace or destruction? Thick with adventure, revelations and twists, this story shows how what we accept is only that which we've been conditioned to accept, and why an ancient Mayan prophesy doesn't actually mean what you think.
Based on a project created by M.H. Parsons and J.P. Roach
About the Author
Drew Tapley is a British writer and editor living in Toronto. He has a Masters degree in journalism, and has written for several trade journals and magazines, edited fiction and non-fiction books, and is the co-author of the book Funny Business. This is his first novel.


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With that in mind, we work with clients who are of the same mindset and who value having a trusted partner help make what can be tough financial decisions. Our clients understand that everything in their lives is interconnected with their financial situation and that we are here to help with all of it. Wealth is not just about money. Wealth is knowledge, love, happiness, curiosity, life experience, etc. Our "wealth" management services help with all types of wealth.
There are three specific types of people who can benefit from some of our specialized expertise not common to all financial advisors:
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The Cahaba and Coosa Rivekeepers were present to share information about their work to support science to protect our rivers at the April 22 March for Science rally held at Linn Park in Birmingham. More than 2,000 people attended this rally on Earth Day, joining others around the globe to send a clear message about the importance of using science and evidence to make decisions that affect the future of our world! CRK Executive Director Myra Crawford and CRK board member Lynda Wilson staffed the Cahaba Riverkeeper booth and shared information about our important work!
Cahaba and Coosa Riverkeepers at April 22 March for Science Rally in Birmingham
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One of the treasures I received was a picture of my 3rd great-grandfather and my 2nd great-grandfather and mother. This I received from a 2nd half-cousin of mine, Jeff. He found my information on the rootweb site and contacted me. He had much more information than I on our mutual family as well as a wonderful photo.
In the middle seated position is my 3rd great-grandfather Joseph Hall who was born 19 Nov 1824 in Darmariscotta, Lincoln, Maine. He married Submit Ross (not shown) on 12 Oct 1845 in Bradford, Penobscot, Maine. The couple on his left (right side of the picture) are my 2nd great-grandparents, Henry P Hall and his wife Esther Patricia Gowen. Henry was born 2 Feb 1850 in Orneville, Piscataquis, Maine and Esther was born 15 Jan 1848 in Bradford, Penobscot, Maine.
The picture was taken in 1889 in North Bradford, Maine. I don't know which of Henry's brothers is also in the picture. (Perhaps someone will see this and tell me who it is!!) It is just a wonderful picture. I can see the resemblance of my mother in her relations. It makes them all seem more real, not just names in a list. Now I want a similar picture of every branch of my tree!
So when you are considering whether or how much to share of your research, remember this picture. If you are like me, you probably used some names and dates out of other's research, at least to get started. And what I always try to remember, no one of us owns a relative or any of our family. All the descendants do and the more we share the more we will all have. And it also means that it is less likely that any of these wonderful family members will ever be forgotten!
Peace and Happy New Year to All!


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Food & Drink
Eats & drinks: Porridge can be perfect for get-fit resolutions
This column originally ran in 2007, when I worked for the nutrition department at Penn State. If your New Year's resolutions include "eat a healthy breakfast" then you will find the porridge discussion a good place to begin.
No doubt, it was the "Chippers" that did me in. They were a holiday gift from a nutrition department colleague, a slim, elfin woman who harbored no evil intent. But they put me over the edge. It's easy to resist eggnog, candy canes, fruitcake and the many other ordinary holiday booby traps, but those Chippers — sturdy, ridged Red River Valley potato chips dipped in chocolate — were so undeniably tasty that I ate the whole box. Not all at once, but gradually, two or three chips at a time, and shared them only once, with my daughter, while she was in my office. They never made it home.
Mea culpa. Now I'm paying. The scale at the doctors' office reads my heaviest non-pregnant weight of all time. The wake up call. Now is the time to go online to www.mypyramid.gov and start tracking my calories in/calories out. The site provides a day-by-day report of what to choose and what to do to burn more calories.
Here in the nutrition department at Penn State, we pay attention to food issues. Holiday or not, there is often a box of fine, imported, sometimes cordial-filled chocolates on the table near the mailboxes, though candy seems to disappear faster than a box of Clementines.
But the new year brings new resolve, and I am signing on to change my ways. I had noticed, since the feasting began on Thanksgiving, that a small weight gain takes a toll. My knees were hurting on our weekly climb up the mountain, especially on the steep and rocky downhill part. My shoulders were aching. I just didn't feel well.
I've been a breakfast person for a while, since learning from nutritionist Kris Clarke at a women's conference that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most every day since then I'll choke down a bowl of cereal — not because I like it, but because those breakfast cereals are fortified with the vitamins we need for optimum health, and I see a real difference in the way my fingernails grow and in how I feel.
But those dry, crackly cereals don't maintain for very long. My New Year's resolve includes a special breakfast, warm and nourishing, so old that it is new again — porridge. Porridge is simple dish of any grain cooked in milk or water, often served at breakfast. Starting your day with a bowl of porridge is like putting a heavy log of red oak in your wood stove instead of a pile of pine kindling: It gives your metabolism a slow burn that will take you through your day.
Here's a recipe for a multigrain hot cereal from Sybille Kranz, a nutrition professor of German heritage. The grains are all available at natural food stores and in well-stocked supermarkets. Try some porridge — it's hot.
P.S. — If your New Year's resolution is to gain weight, the "Chippers" are available at Carol Widman's Candy Co., 4325 13th Ave. S., Fargo, N.D. 58103.
Sybille's Porridge
Make 2 servings
2 tablespoons cream of rye
2 tablespoons bulgur wheat
2 tablespoons steel cut oats
2 tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon oat bran
1 tablespoon cream of wheat
3 cups milk
Combine the grains and add to the milk. Slowly warm in double boiler or a heavy saucepan and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until thick. Depending on how high your heat is, the grains take about 20 or 30 minutes to soften.


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Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment
Dose Compliance Concentrations for Radionuclides in Outdoor Surfaces (SDCC)
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA's PDF page to learn more.
Internal Verification Review Record
October 2015
The SDCC calculator results are frequently verified by ORNL by conducting a comparison of calculator results to an independent spreadsheet. Below, the most recent spreadsheet presents the default and site-specific landuses for our representative isotopes.Verification spreadsheet


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It was the summer of 2016. I spoke to the CEO of a biotech start-up over the phone about a possible job opening, just before my travel to India for vacation. On my return to the USA three weeks later, I visited the start-up, met the people and gave a talk. The following day, I got the job.
I always knew I wanted to work in an industry after my PhD so I would have a "settled" life. The struggle that I saw my advisors go through to obtain grants and sustain their labs was not a pleasant one. Sure, we are very motivated to do the research we wish to do, and any effort towards that is rewarding. Somehow, it did not motivate me enough to be in academia. But there was one aspect of academia I liked: flexibility. I did a post-doc after my PhD just to enjoy this flexibility a little while longer, as I contemplate my future plans. The research projects I worked on were exciting, and I could design my own on the side. I lucked out with a great post-doctoral advisor who cared about me getting the work done and not so much about my work timings. There have been days when my advisor had lunch from Chipotle ready for me when I went in to work around noon! I enjoyed my post-doctoral research, the people and the place so much that I was reluctant to find a "real" job. A job that will not be short-term, a job that does not pay the bare minimum. It didn't help that the funding situation was tight at the time. At about the same time, a researcher from another lab (my current CEO) who worked on a similar project decided to start a company based on the technology our labs were working on. My advisor kept me in the loop about this. In short, I was having a fantastic time in my postdoc but no money to continue there, and a great chance to work with this start-up which was immediately relevant to my research.
Life in a start-up is very different from academia. So much more for someone like me who's biggest accomplishment in my first few months outside academia was starting work at 9 am every day. The process was result-oriented, not publication-oriented. A start-up is a great place to, well, start since you explore so many aspects of a company. It was a small group and that means you are involved in what each team does, from design, to user experience, to cloud management, to administration. Hectic, but satisfying.
What I did miss from academia is writing. I loved following journal trends and the publishing circuit in general. It was satisfying to write your research up, choose journals you want to submit to, bet against your advisor on where it will end up, and getting your science out for the community to read. Maybe it was just the writing part of that process that had me interested earlier. Thankfully, I had a backlog of papers I was able to hook up to sometimes.
I also sometimes feel I fast-tracked to the stage I'm in now. I started my postdoc six months before I defended my PhD thesis, I got my current job at the start-up when I was about 16 months into my postdoc (and the timing couldn't have been better). I still have fond memories of academia and I did not stay long enough to see (what I thought was) the downside of it. I guess, in a way, it is good to move on when we are at a high point. I know people who have remained as post-docs for years waiting for that elusive academic position.
It's been almost two years now since I left academia. I have thought about academia from this other side. Academia still lacks permanent positions that are between a postdoc and an assistant professor on a tenure track. There are senior research fellows and research assistant professors, but those positions are far and few compared to the number of PhDs that graduate each year. There was one offer for me, but I wasn't sure where it will take me in the long run. I sure love the science and my contributions to it, but I was at a stage when I needed to be pragmatic as well. The time I invest in academia, if I had chosen to, did not seem to me like it will provide me the promise of sustained growth, professionally and financially. I love my job in the start-up space, helping "build the future", and I'm investing myself in it. Exploring reasons as to why academia does not reward its citizens have been done by many, and the results look bleaker every year. The thought of building something from the scratch and developing myself as the company develops, is satisfying enough to keep me in the Dark Side.


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Bronco Beat
Tough loss behind them, Broncos host special Halloween guests
The Boise State football team hosted kids from St. Luke's Childrens Hospital on Monday for some trick-or-treating at the team's facility and on the Albertsons Stadium turf.
It also gave an opportunity for the team and staff to have some fun and dress up. Coach Bryan Harsin dressed as defensive line coach Steve Caldwell, saying that's how Caldwell came dressed when he interviewed at Arkansas State. Former Boise State quarterback Taylor Tharp, the director of operations and external relations was a hit as Steve Irwin.
Among the notable player costumes: safety Chanceller James as Batman, offensive lineman Mario Yakoo as Robin and safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner as Leonardo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Some kids put on helmets and got to tour the locker room, too.
Got a few more photos from @StLukesHealth from yesterday. @bryanharsin as @CoachSCaldwell: pic.twitter.com/hBfj1RCwv2— Dave Southorn (@IDS_BroncoBeat) November 1, 2016
And @TayTharp10 as Steve Irwin. pic.twitter.com/jLkQCzfFRZ— Dave Southorn (@IDS_BroncoBeat) November 1, 2016
Today is Harsin's 40th birthday. He said he was celebrating by gameplanning for San Jose State on Friday. Fun!
Knowing his birthday was coming up, the kids that came Monday sang him "Happy Birthday" and gave him a cupcake.


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fm 3438 / us 84 interchange
taylor county, Texas
Aguirre & Fields performed feasibility studies, route studies, hydraulic impact studies, and provided schematic, environmental documents, public involvement, and development of PS&E for this $25 million segment of US 84, including the Dyess AFB interchange. Aguirre & Fields was responsible for this project from conception to construction services. Project responsibilities included coordination for UPRR reviews, establishing a TxDOT review workshop for project aesthetic guidelines, and design coordination with other disciplines. We also oversaw engineering of unique bridge features including large radius slab overhangs supported by cast-in-place edge beams, signal poles supported on interior bents, and flexible deck overhangs located between adjoining ramps.The proposed interchange has the eastbound and westbound US 84 ramps intersecting with FM 3438 at elevated intersections.
FM 3438 is a five-lane facility. Aguirre & Fields was the prime consultant for all aspects of the project. Responsibilities included all route study and schematic tasks, environmental documents, major and minor roadway tasks, bridge, retaining wall, and culvert design, storm sewer design, traffic control, SW3P, and signing and striping. A drainage study was also completed for Little Elm Creek within the limits of the interchange.
Aguirre & Fields designed a system combining existing culverts with proposed culverts. The finished product consisted of seven-barrel (5'x5') and seven-barrel (9'x5') cast-in-place box culverts. Parallel wingwalls as well as rail anchorage curb details were utilized. This culvert system conveyed the Little Elm Creek flow and incorporated flows from various area inlets draining through the top of the culvert. We also conducted alignments studies on the interchange, including four ramps, using GEOPAK. Aguirre & Fields' other responsibilities included major and minor roadway tasks, traffic control, and signing and striping. Geopak cross sections, earthwork, and ditches.
Aguirre & Fields was able to close existing FM 3438 during construction and route traffic to a City of Abilene facility. This was improved with a resurfacing of an existing asphalt road. This allowed for quicker construction, which in turn saved the state the extra costs associated with phased bridge construction.


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Empower To Innovate
Capital International Schools is proud to be the first international school in Egypt to offer its students Innovation Lab classes. Innovation Lab is designed to empower students to discover, create, and develop ideas, to refine them into useful forms, and bring them to life.Read More
Pre-K to Grade12The American Program follows the Common Core Standards in Math and Language Arts; all other subjects follow a U. S. standard-based curriculum model. The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy (ELA). These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. Read More
Pre-Nursery to Year 10 (Ac. Y. 2018/2019)The British Program curriculum is rich, balanced and aims at promoting learning, personal growth and development. It includes not only the formal curriculum that uses as a framework aspects of the National Curriculum for England and Wales but also various extra-curricular activities that the school offers to enrich the student's experience. Read More
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The one thing about Portland is you never really can be too sure what the weather will bring. The one thing about Portlanders is they don't really care! It was so fun to head out into the arboretum, the sun peaking out from the clouds and capture some great moments with such a sweet family. Then before we knew what hit us, the rain was coming down and we found a great big tree to shelter under. Three year old boys can find so much to do in that environment!
After that, we headed over to the Forestry Center to check out the train that lives outside. W found his spot driving and was very curious about the logs and wheels. I love the curiosity that children hold, and hope it continues in this sweet boy.


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Low school attendance, absent or undertrained teachers, and underperforming schools are on-going impediments to educational attainment for poor students around the world.
While many more children are in school than there were a decade ago, there are still 58 million children out of school. Even when children attend school, they are often still unable to read, write, and do basic math. The Education Program Area at IPA works to rigorously evaluate programs that aim to improve education outcomes, increase access to and quality of early childhood education, and improve school attendance, among other goals. MORE »
Even when there are no official school fees, the financial burden of purchasing uniforms, books, and other school supplies prevents low-income students from remaining in school. In Uganda,...
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The Foundation Social Partnership goes on to familiarize you with our beneficiaries – lonely sick people who occurred to be in terrible situations not for their fault.
Archil Japaridze – artist dwelling in Tbilisi. Lately he has excellent health, house and interesting work – he worked as the Director in Philharmonic. But nothing is eternal in this life...
Archil lost apartment, work and wife, and now lives completely alone in tiny room 6 sq. m. in Avlabari, Tbilisi.
It is very damp in his room with lots of bugs, from which Archil cannot get away. There are just old bed and half-broken chair in it. Instead of matrass on metal bed, there are logs, and for the linen – carton and for the blanket – old torn plaid, which Archil found at the landfill!
It is impossible to imagine the miserable dwelling area of Archil for which he has to pay 70 GEL per month – half of his monthly social allowance!
Lately, standing of this poor old man deteriorated harshly due to serious disease of legs. He has tropic ulcer, his legs are swollen, and pus is exuded from abscesses. Archil suffers from terrible pain, and he hardly moves on through the room! And he has no money for treatment, and he cannot refer to anyone for help! He cannot go to free of charge social canteen either, and he has to starve often!
In order to help Archil to get cured and alleviate life of this honest poor person, our Foundation Social Partnership launches charity action to raise funds to buy essential medications, food and hygienic means!
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Solar power utilize the abundant all-natural lighting right here in Perris to change sunshine into energy. Solar energy is fed into the electric organs at the home and really creates the meter to run in the opposite direction when it is making more electricity compared to the home owner needs. Property owners which have Solare Power solar panels installed in Perris record they have decrease their power costs by as long as 80 %!
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NBA TV to Televise Preseason Games from Around the Globe with Multiple Appearances by the Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, Pacers and Warriors
Network's Coverage of NBA Global Games 2013 Tips Off Saturday, Oct. 5
NBA TV will begin its preseason coverage with telecasts of eight games taking place outside the United States as part of NBA Global Games 2013. The schedule will begin Saturday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. ET when the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant visit Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey.
The network's preseason schedule will feature games from China, Spain, and the United Kingdom, including multiple appearances by the Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. The coverage of NBA Global Games 2013 also includes the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards tipping off in Rio de Janeiro for the first NBA game in Brazil, while the Pacers and Rockets will play the league's first preseason game in the Philippines.
Overall, NBA TV will televise more than 25 NBA preseason games with additional matchups to be announced at a later date. Following is the NBA Global Games 2013 scheduled for Oct. 5-18:
Date Time (ET) Matchup
Saturday, Oct. 5 9 a.m. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul from Istanbul, Turkey
Sunday, Oct. 6 Noon Philadelphia 76ers @ Bilbao Basket from Bilbao, Spain
Tuesday, Oct. 8 3 p.m. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Philadelphia 76ers from Manchester, UK
Thursday, Oct. 10 7:30 a.m. Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers from Manila, Philippines
Saturday, Oct. 12 5 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Washington Wizards from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sunday, Oct. 13 1:30 a.m. Indiana Pacers @ Houston Rockets from Taipei, Taiwan
Tuesday, Oct. 15 7:30 a.m. Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers from Beijing, China
Friday, Oct. 18 7:30 a.m. Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors from Shanghai, China
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Kitty Strings are extra strings for your yoyo. Hand made in the Philippines and used by the majority of hardcore yoyo companies such as Japanese Yoyorecreation, Canadian CLYW, HongKong's C3YOYODESIGN or American Crucial.
FAT Kitty Strings are made from 12 threads of string, therefore they're a little thicker than the standard version. But you can still throw amazing loops with it, both on sucides or slacks. The manufacturer recommends them especially for the 5A - Freehand style of yoyoing. If you want to really feel the string on your fingers buy choose the FAT version. And in case you were interested, Hank Freeman, the world champion in the 3A division, uses these exact strings.
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Pistol shrimp are unique members of the shrimp family. They come equipped with a special single oversized claw which can be used like a sonic weapon, producing a burst of sound which is actually capable of killing small marine animals. Although pistol shrimp are small, they are responsible for a surprising amount of the noise in the ocean, and the snapping of pistol shrimp has even been known to disrupt the navigation equipment on submarines.
Formally, pistol shrimp are known as Alpheidae, the name for the broad family which encompasses hundreds of species of pistol shrimps. Some biologists prefer to the term Alpheid shrimp, in a reference to the family. Like other shrimp, pistol shrimp are crustaceans, with an assortment of legs and claws used for navigation and manipulating prey. The claws of a pistol shrimp are distinctive because they are symmetrical: one arm is much bigger than the other. Intriguingly, if the snapping arm of a pistol shrimp is disabled or amputated, the other claw will grow in size to replace it.
The Alpheid family is quite large, and as a result species of snapping shrimp are found all over the world. The creatures tend to live in burrows, and are often found in coral reefs, undersea grass mats, and oyster flats. In some cases, pistol shrimp may form symbiotic relationships with other creatures such as sponges or goby fishes. Some even live in freshwater, demonstrating the immense biological diversity which can be found in a single family.
Originally, biologists thought that the snapping sound of pistol shrimp was caused by clicking the claws of the snapping arm. However, the sound is actually caused by a cavitation bubble. When a pistol shrimp snaps its claw, it sends out a high speed jet of water which creates turbulence, resulting in the formation of low pressure bubbles. When the high pressure of the ocean pops the bubbles, they emit a sharp "crack" just like a pistol.
It also appears that the bubbles emit a brief flash of light when they collapse. This is because the bubbles compress so quickly that the air inside cannot escape. As a result, it becomes superheated, sometimes approaching the surface temperature of the sun. The flash of light is referred to as "sonoluminesence," and it appears to be unique to pistol shrimp, as biologists have not observed a similar phenomenon in connection with other animals.
Although pistol shrimp are not much of a threat to people, they pack a serious punch for such small creatures!
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@ Highlighter- You can keep pistol shrimp as pets, and certain types of pistol shrimp are highly sought after. The red-banded pistol shrimp, otherwise known as the Randall's pistol shrimp, is one of those highly sought after species of pistol shrimp. They are white with red bands and yellow legs. They are small scavengers and carnivores, but can cohabitate with many different species of fish. They will also keep the bottom of your tank clean.
They also have a symbiotic relationship with the watchman shrimp goby, sharing a burrow and food. They will take turns cleaning the den. They are hard to find, but when they are available, you can pick one up for about $20 or $30. Just be sure you do not put them in tanks with fish that will prey on shrimp.
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Wow, that sounds like the coolest crustacean ever. Does anyone know if you can keep pistol shrimp in an aquarium? I have a reef tank, and I would love to get my hands on one of these.
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Sexual Remarks Not Directed At Plaintiff, And Radio Show, Constitute Sexual Harassment
Published by Eric A. Welter on April 30, 2008
In Reeves v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the entry of summary judgment in a sexual harassment case, finding that alleged sexual remarks do not have to be directed at the plaintiff to establish a cause of action. The Court focused on the "based on" and "severe […]
In Reeves v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit overturned the entry of summary judgment in a sexual harassment case, finding that alleged sexual remarks do not have to be directed at the plaintiff to establish a cause of action. The Court focused on the "based on" and "severe or pervasive" elements of a hostile work environment claim in overturning the award of summary judgment. A sexually offensive radio show played in the office every morning also played a role in the Court's decision.
Plaintiff Reeves was the only women in her work "pod." There was sexually charged language in the pod on a daily basis. For example, one co-worker employees constantly used sexually offensive language such as "f–ing bitch" and "f—ing whore" and other phrases, jokes, songs, comments and remarks. Reeves asked him to stop because it was distracting but the he did not change his behavior. Another co-worker had similar behaviors, speaking graphically about sexual exploits. The day before this co-worker's last day, Reeves was told to bring earplugs to work the next day because he could act however he wanted on his last day.
A branch manager, Reeve's direct supervisor, also made comments that offended Reeves. Reeves complained to the branch manager about the language and use of such language in the office in general. In addition, a sexually explicit radio show also played in the office every day. In discovery, Reeves cited particular material aired by the program that offended her. When Reeves would try to change the station, other employees would turn it back to the offensive program.
To satisfy the "based on" element in hostile work environment cases, a plaintiff must show that similarly situated persons of the opposite sex were treated differently and better. The question in this case was whether harassment in the form of offensive language can be "based on" the plaintiff's membership in a protected group where the plaintiff was not the target of the language and other employees were equally exposed to it. The court looked at precedent for hostile work environment claims based on race to determine that although both men and women were exposed to the language, it was more degrading to women. Thus, although the sexually explicit language was not directed at Plaintiff it was sufficiently offensive to Reeves to satisfy the "based on" element for summary judgment.
The "severe or pervasive" element includes a subjective and objective component. Reeves subjectively perceived the harassment to be severe or pervasive, so the Court looked at the objective severity of the harassment from the perspective of a reasonable person. The court looked at (1) the frequency, (2) the severity, (3) whether the conduct was physically threatening or humiliating or a mere offensive utterance, and (4) whether the conduct unreasonably interfered with the employee's job performance.
Looking at the totality of the circumstances, the Eleventh Circuit found that the alleged conduct was objectively pervasive. Sex specific language was used on a daily basis for almost three years. Although the court found that the severity factor weighed against Reeves because the conduct was never directed at her, the sexual references were found to be humiliating to a reasonable person in Reeve's position as the sole woman in the work pod. Further, the Court found that the continuous sexual utterances unreasonably interfered with Reeve's job performance. As such, the Court determined that a reasonable jury could find that the harassment Reeves faced was sufficiently pervasive to alter the terms of her employment and remanded the case for trial.


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The Director of Network Contracting reports to Senior Director of Network Services. Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction for and oversight of all network development activities. Oversees negotiation of all provider and payor contracting activities. Coordinates with other departments to ensure timely response to provider concerns and manage the relationships throughout the provider and payor community for all lines of business. Works with Medical Economics to monitor and maintain network adequacy and accessibility, market parity and relative deal strength. Oversees the development of provider contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Oversees the maintenance of policies and procedures related to provider recruitment and contracting. Establishes a provider recruitment plan for new business opportunities. Participates in responses to RFPs, specific to provider network services development. Monitors recruitment to ensure compliance with contractual network adequacy standards. Coordinates with other departments to ensure the provider network meets the health care needs of all plan members. Responsible for departmental staffing decisions and provides supervision to assigned network personnel.
Health Choice exists to improve the health and well-being of the individuals we serve through our health plans, integrated delivery systems and managed care solutions. We strive to recruit and retain only the finest health care professionals with the highest levels of integrity, compassion and competency. If you are driven by your own personal commitment to these values and desire to work in a team-focused, collaborative and supportive environment ΓÇô while still being valued for your individual strengths ΓÇô Health Choice is the place for you.
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- Master's degree in healthcare administration or commensurate managed healthcare experience.
- Experience in leading Provider Relations and Network Development personnel required
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BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Lawmakers in indebted European Union member Hungary are waving the prospect of a passport at well-heeled foreign investors.
Proposed legislation listed on parliament's website would grant permanent residency and ultimately Hungarian citizenship to outsiders who buy at least 250,000 euros ($322,600) worth of special government bonds.
Hungarian passport holders are entitled to live and work throughout the European Union.
The move, backed by the ruling government party, is designed to attract new investors, especially from China.
Hungary has billions of euros worth of foreign currency debt maturing in the next few years and has explored a variety of ways to refinance.
Its plans include selling euro-denominated bonds to domestic buyers and trying to attract major new investors from Asia. Selling debt in western bond markets would happen only after tricky talks with international lenders wrap up, the government has said.
Budapest has asked for a financing backstop from the EU and the International Monetary Fund, but talks are dragging on and analysts see only a 50 percent chance of a deal.
The proposed legislation calls for the debt management office to issue special "residency bonds" to foreigners. Holders of at least a quarter of a million euros' worth of the paper would get preferential immigration treatment.
"The goal of the modification is to create the institution of 'investor residency' in Hungary," the lawmakers who put forth the legislation wrote in their proposal.
"The proposal ties gaining citizenship to buying bonds because it intends to aid state financing this way," they wrote. "Other investments from those applying for such residency could boost the real estate, retail and investment markets."
One of the authors of the proposal said Chinese investors were specifically targeted.
"The Chinese have articulated repeatedly that we should help their Hungarian investments," ruling party lawmaker Mihaly Babak told the daily Nepszabadsag. "If someone is a Hungarian citizen they have more (investment) opportunities."
"The condition of a preferential process is the purchase of 250,000 euros worth of bonds with a five year maturity ... We can attract capital from the so-called Third World this way and also finance reducing state debt."
($1 = 0.7749 euros)
Reporting by Marton Dunai. Editing by Jeremy Gaunt.


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