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Help with Eating Disorders in Derby
It's a popular opinion when thinking of an eating disorder is that the person "must" somehow have a problem with food. Unfortunately experience has shown that the eating disorder is often an indication that the person has other underlying problems in his / her life….for example bullying, problems at home, emotional issues, other health problems etc etc and strange as it may seem the issue with food / eating becomes the one thing that they can control in their lives.
In offering help with Eating Disorders in Derby I've endeavoured to provide you with information pertaining to Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Compulsive Eating.
Anorexia nervosa is similar to Bulimia in some ways, but has different symptoms of the food and body controlling way of thinking.
An Indication of Anorexia is as Follows:
- Refusal to maintain body weight over a minimally normal weight for age and height.
- Weight loss leading to maintenance of less than 85% of expected weight.
- Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight.
- Disturbance in the way that body weight, size or shape is experienced.
- Amenorrhoea (absence of menstrual cycles) of at least 3 menstrual cycles
Other Symptoms of Anorexia
Those with eating disorders tend to be perfectionists, they have unrealistic expectations of themselves and others, they feel worthless, inadequate and everything is good or bad, fat or thin. If they think of a thin person, which is good, thinner is better and thinnest is best. Many use it to take control of their lives and themselves. They usually win with any power struggle, but inside feel hopeless, powerless, defeated, resentful and often angry with themselves. It's 'turmoil ' turned inwards, because they are so frightened of criticism, looking for approval, that they can only express their upset and control by starving themselves.
In Britain, the incidence of Anorexia in young women has been estimated to range between 1% and 5% – the same as the USA. In the male population the numbers seem to be increasing. Twenty years ago it was thought that for every 15 women with Anorexia or Bulimia there was one man. Today researchers find that for every four females with Anorexia, there is one male.
Anorexia (including Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder) can affect anyone regardless of social class, age, race or gender. 86% of people with Eating Disorders report onset by age 20 and 10% report onset at 10 years or younger. Nearly 50% or pre-pubescent girls admit to dieting or using other methods of weight control. Most sufferers come from respectable homes or affluent families, and many do not seek professional help with their problems until it becomes life threatening, mortality rates ranging from 5-15%, mainly from suicide. Many believe that Anorexia is of a very recent origin, however, patients with such a disorder have been described by doctors from the 17th century.
- Those that develop Anorexia are usually attractive, sensitive, thoughtful and nice intelligent young females between the ages of 12 and 25 years old, although there are other considerable variations in age. Typically, they have been 'good' children; conscientious; wanting to please; seeking approval; avoiding conflict with a desire to take care of others; Dichotomist – striving for perfection; feeling inadequate; having a defect; attempting control by losing weight; feel stressed; anxious – especially with new situations; unrealistic standards for themselves; rigid ways of thinking; cannot maintain excellence; adopt rigid routines; do not risk anything; fear growing up; fear responsibility; cling to parents; prefer to live at home; dislike sexual activity; feel insecure; don't 'fit in'; dislike criticism and rejection; abundant frequent exercise. Of course these are main examples, some will have all of the above, others only 50% or more, others may have other states such as depression etc.
More Symptoms
- Brain chemistry alters to Euphoria – disorientation
- Imbalance of Sodium, potassium, Calcium & Bicarbonates.
- Intense fear of becoming fat
- Hair loss or thinning
- Lanugo – downy hair
- Hands swell
- Thyroid Function decreases
- Incorrect body perception
- Constipation – Slow gut motility
- Low white blood cell count
- Rigid dieting
- Wears large or baggy clothes to hide thin body
- Can feel cold – extremities
- Compulsive exercising
- Amenorrhoea (loss of menstrual cycle)
- Arrhythmia's (irregular heart beat) & heart failure
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Panic with smallest increase in weight
- Inability to obtain pleasure – sex
- Rough dry scaly skin
- Rigid lifestyle
- Muscle wasting
- Perfectionist
- Risk of osteoporosis
- Organ deterioration
Bulimia Nervosa
This is a diet – binge – purge disorder and like Anorexia can kill. The sufferer puts on a courageous effort to be 'normal' but often experience depression, loneliness, inner anger, self doubt and feel ashamed / guilty when they are by themselves and are unable to talk about their feelings. They can be promiscuous, take illicit substances, binge drink and become reckless with shoplifting, often from food stores.
Their friends often say they are fun to be with, and would never assume there was anything wrong with them. They have distorted body image and obsessed with their body weight, frequently having a history of failed diets.
The difference between them is that while Anorexics feel better when they don't eat, Bulimics are confronted every day with their explanation of their failure to control themselves and their food intake. As mentioned above, they gain a sense of control by using diuretics, enemas, suppositories, laxatives, forcibly vomiting with their fingers or taking emetic agent, so they feel more in control, as the excessive amount of food eaten can be got rid of. The other important factor is they do not show other people (especially parents), work colleagues, that they are losing weight or look anorexic in appearance.
Body weight may vary from normal to mild, moderate, or severe obesity. This of course keeps everyone happy, which is what the Bulimic is attempting to achieve. The only person that may be aware is the Dentist as their tooth enamel deteriorates, or a Doctor who finds a biochemical imbalance, for example low potassium, magnesium and sodium levels. There is a possibility of losing substantial weight, however, they regain this without any medical intervention.
Persons in the Bulimic category are more likely to accept elimination of Binge Eating as a primary goal. They can consume vast quantities of food, usually carbohydrates very rapidly, fast for days then have another binge.
Often when emotional problems are resolved and better coping skills and strategies are employed the outcome of therapy is generally good in most clients.
Simple Bulimia most commonly seems to occur when females are about 18 years of age. They have usually been slightly under confident and unassertive, although fairly popular. The illness is frequently started by a period of unhappiness or depression and this can be caused by a destructive relationship with a boyfriend or upheaval at home for instance. The feelings of self dislike focuses on appearance, so they begin to diet to improve self-esteem and confidence.
In comparison to an Anorexic, the diet is not very successful, with the rigid control needed in breaking down into spells of cheating. Vomiting is employed to achieve the weight loss and so the cycle of bingeing and vomiting begins. There is more loss of control as the body's normal mechanisms of appetite control are over ridden and confused. The weight will remain near to normal but the eating regime becomes gradually poor.
This form of Bulimia is the least severe but does vary considerably in intensity. There are probably many females with reasonably mild symptoms who never seek help, but there is a significant risk that it will slowly get worse with time. A frequent time for those with mild Bulimia to seek help is when they are planning to start a family in their early twenties and are concerned about possible effects of conceiving or having children. Often when emotional problems are resolved and better coping skills are employed, the outcome of therapy is generally good.
Bulimia Overview
- Possible recklessness
- Possible shoplifting (food stores)
- Guilt & low self esteem
- Obsessed with weight
- Many are normal within weight parameters
- Large weight increase and / or loss
- Depression / suicide
- Tooth enamel deteriorates
- Rupture of the Oesophagus
- Inner anger
- Eating huge amounts of food in a short time
- Gastric rupture
- Binge eating in secret
- Ulcers & pancreatitis
- Distorted body image
- Constipation
- Gastric ulcers
- Perfectionist
The diagnostic criteria for Bulimia are as follows:
- Recurrent episodes of Binge Eating (which is characterised by a sense of lack of control over eating large amounts of food in a discrete time period)
- Recurrent, inappropriate compensatory behaviour in order to prevent weight gain, eg. Vomiting, abuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medications, fasting or excessive exercise.
- A minimum average of two episodes of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviours per week for the past three months. Self evaluation unduly influenced by body shape and weight.
The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of Anorexia Nervosa. Bulimia nervosa clients are further subdivided into purging type and non-purging type, based on the regular use of self induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics or other medications, fasting or excessive exercise.
Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.)
An ailment with a distinct difference from Bulimia in that the sufferer does not purge their body of the food through vomiting, laxative abuse or over exercise. Therefore, they often eat abnormal amounts of food in a very short period of time, usually less than 2 hours. They eat so rapidly and swallow without chewing, and often for a long time, with a distinct lack of control over eating, usually secretly, tending to hide food as well. They eat for emotional reasons to avoid anxiety-provoking situations, reduce emotional pain and comfort themselves.
Eating at night or eating when they are not hungry frequently causes them to feel disgusted with themselves afterwards, as they attempt to cope with stress, anxiety, and unhappiness and then add to the disappointment with themselves about bingeing. Most are depressed and have anxiety states. They can eat such great quantities of food, manifesting in discomfort and pain. This in time causes obesity and a possibility of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and many other complications.
Research suggests that around 60% of American adults are overweight, 34% are obese which means they are 20% or more above an average healthy weight. Many of these are binge eaters. Not included in this, is that 31% of American teenage girls and 28% of teenage boys are overweight, and 15% of girls are obese along with 14% of boys. (Stats 2004). Some of the possible causes are fast food, high sugar content snacks, use of automobiles; longer periods spent watching tv, video games and computers. A reported study shows 1% of females in the USA have a binge eating disorder and 30% of females seek treatment to lose weight.
- Social isolation
- Need to be in control
- Eating huge amounts – usually alone
- Eating large quantities when not hungry
- Vascular disorders
- Depression
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Hypertension
- Gall bladder disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol levels
- Musculo-skeletal problems
- Thrombosis
Compulsive Overeating
Attempting to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, low confidence or self-esteem, emotional conflicts, Compulsive Eating can become a detrimental problem to their health, becoming overweight. They often deny or recognise that there is a problem. Compulsive overeating can begin in early childhood when eating patterns are formed.
Most people who become Compulsive Eaters are those who never learned the proper way to deal with stressful situations and used food instead as a way of coping. Unlike Anorexia and Bulimia, there are a high proportion of excessive eaters. Over time, if this continues, can become morbid obesity where gastric banding or stapling would be necessary for survival. Obviously other factors need to be eradicated first, such as thyroid functioning.
They frequently withdraw from activities because of embarrassment about weight and many have tried so many different diets and feel tormented by these over eating habits where the main focus of life is on weight. They always think about food and often have secret hoards of food, becoming anxious when eating, and believing that hunger makes them feel uneasy or vulnerable. They then compulsively eat, which reduces their negative thought processes, then feel bad or guilty about over eating, and the whole process starts over again.
By significantly reducing their stressors, anxiety, depression or other underlying fears or concerns, enables them to cope easier with life.
Compulsive Eating Overview
- Depression
- Social isolation
- Need to be in control
- Eating huge amounts, usually alone
- Eating large quantities when not hungry
- Vascular disorders
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Hypertension
- Gall bladder diseases
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol levels
- Musculo-skeletal problems
- Thrombosis
In providing help with Eating Disorders in Derby I appreciate that the above information is of very factually based – whereas I do normally endeavour to make my pages more conversational. But the fact is so little is generally known or discussed about eating disorders that I felt it necessary to try and supply some information to enable you to come to some sort of conclusion.
As ever the most important thing in dealing with any disorder is to make the decision to do something about it and to be honest, particularly with regards to providing help with Eating Disorders in Derby (due to the control / secretive nature of these issues) making that decision can be tough.
You will find my manner caring and considerate and even if you just wish to discuss the issues please don't hesitate to contact me.
Mob. 07582 865 265
"Dear Geoffrey, I just wanted to say a "huge" thank you for your help in overcoming my Bulimia. I'm still doing very well. I feel great ! My family have noticed a difference too. I can now face each day with more clarity and confidence. Thank you again. Teresa"
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Hate Crime
A hate crime is any incident or crime which is motivated by someone's irrational hatred of the differences of others such as sexuality or gender identity. Sadly, hate crime against trans* people is on the rise so we have here some resources to help you deal with and report hate crime.
Whilst not all hate crime and transphobia is violent, discrimination still occurs in many forms, such as repeated or deliberate misgendering of an individual, exclusion from services or activities, or refusing to stop using a person's birth name (also known as dead-naming).
As much as we hope that you do not experience any hate crime or discrimination in your day to day lives, these incidents do happen, and we are here to support you and provide you with additional resources to help you cope with and report any incidents.
The sites to the right can provide some insight as to whether something that happens to you would be described as a hate crime or incident. They also have mechanisms for reporting hate crimes/incidents.

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Steve and Alex discuss speed police body camera proposals in Baltimore County and City, and the civil liberties issues involved. Next, the Barristers talk about sport team liability for fan violence. And to end the night, some practical advice on refusals at DUI stops.
Month: September 2015
September 22, 2015 Show: Traffic Cameras with guest Delegate Robin Grammer
Delegate Robin Grammer of District 6 (Essex and Dundalk) comes on the show to discuss traffic cameras with the Barristers, and talks about potential changes in the law next session. Afterwards, Steve and Alex talk to a caller who had seven camera tickets in the last month, and give him advice for his day in court.
September 15, 2015 Show: Fan Safety Lawsuits and Second Amendment Rights in Maryland
In the first segment, Steve and Alex discuss fan safety lawsuits against the MLB and how they might affect you and your fellow fans. Next, the Barristers discuss 2nd Amendment rights and a number of murder trials in Maryland. Lastly, stick around for some practical advice on hit and run drivers and the law.
September 8, 2015 Show: Freddie Gray, Deflategate, and Driver Safety
Steve and Alex discuss the criminal trial in the Freddie Gray case, including the possibility of a change of venue, and the issues in Deflategate. In the third segment, the Barristers discuss four things every driver should know to do if they're ever in an auto collision.


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Back when I was still pregnant with Grace, I had busied myself sewing various pretty little things in anticipation of her arrival. I was a big fan of bandanna bibs with Nathan. But somehow with a baby girl, it seemed to be more fitting to have pretty, floral, ribbony classic style bibs on her.
I added a couple more here and there along the way after she arrived, but not very many as she was not really a very dribbly baby. Well, not at that time at least.
However over the past couple of months, her dribble level was reaching a record breaking amount. Almost, if not as much as her older brother when he was her age now. It got so bad at one point that I was unable to keep up with the laundry turnover and had to resort to drying her morning bib so she could use it again later in the afternoon.
So over the weekend, I finally got my head down and sewed up yet more bibs to keep up with her over-productive dribble glands.
I was quite pleased with my handiwork. So please indulge me while I show off my creations with my little model…
This one is my favourite one… because… polka dots!
Also because I got to use some of my stash of fabric yo-yos I went overboard making during the long wait for baby to arrive. As you can see, we were in desperate need of bibs. The picture above was taken literally five minutes after I put the bib on her. I kid you not.
This was a simple one I put together with a scrap of black cotton drill
with a touch of a black & white stripy ribbon.
I wasn't really planning anything special with this one, but I quite like how it turned out. Sort of chic and classy looking in an almost 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' kinda way. I soon discovered the culprit of all this dribbly-ness when I felt two little molar buds at the back of little Grace's mouth.
Final snapshot of Grace's bib stash…
(Well, most of them anyway. A few were still in the laundry.)


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Classes are 60 minutes in length
"The Basics"
5 weeks, $125
Week 1 is orientation with NO DOG
The purpose of the class is to focus on relationship building as well as strong response's to basic cues. We will cover sit, lay down, nose touch and stay so that your dog has a foundation for everyday life.
"Self Control"
4 weeks, $100
The purpose of Self Control is to teach dogs to make polite choices even when excited. They will learn the value of waiting patiently for desirable rewards. If your dog jumps up, bites at the leash, steals food, or chases other animals this is the class for you!
"Leash Manners"
4 weeks, $100
The purpose of leash manners is to teach reliable leash walking skills in a variety of situations.
"Trust worthy Recall"
4 weeks, $100
The purpose of Trust Worthy Recall is to teach a reliable recall that works even with high distractions.
"CGC prep"
5 weeks, $125
The purpose of CGC prep is to make sure you and your dog have all the skills needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. There will be an evaluation the 5th week of class. The evaluation fee is included in your class fee.
"Shaping 101"
5 weeks, $125
The purpose of Shaping 101 is to show you how to shape new behaviors from start to finish. The class will focus on shaping fun new behaviors. This class is wonderful for improving the humans training skills as well as relationship building with your dog.


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Kids should be encourage to play and enjoy music and this little 2-year old clearly understands it. He got hold of Guitar Hero and then the music takes over!
You can see he gets more and more into the music as it goes on and he is not alone. His little brother also starts to feel it and tries to get in on the action playing drums.
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The Good and Bad for Indian River Lagoon Wildlife
Algae blooms have caused one of the worst years ever for Lagoon dolphins, manatees, pelicans, fish and people. Sixty-seven dolphins and 112 manatees died, along with hundreds of pelicans and thousands of fish. The blue crab catch is at an all time low. Recently, 1,000 dead fish were found in the Banana River region of the Lagoon. Toxic algae blooms in the southern part of the Lagoon have made the water unsafe for humans. Some fear the entire Lagoon ecosystem could collapse.
The good news - last week the Indian River County Commission reversed and earlier vote and passed a stronger fertilizer ordinance. The Commission Chair said that, "after hearing so many citizens and members of the scientific community, I began to rethink what we were trying to accomplish, and that is a healthy lagoon". Earlier this year, The Ocean River Institute gave the Commission a blue binder with 48,500 signatures of individuals calling for strong fertilizer regulations to save dolphins and manatees. Thousands took the time to write personal comments. Our petition and a wave of rallies and testimonies from locals made the difference. The new ordinance bans the application of fertilizer between June 1 and September 30, requires the use of at least 50% slow release nitrogen, and fertilizer may not be applied within 10 feet of waterways. Come see us at the Friends of Nature Music Festival in Miami, Florida on November 9th and 10th. We will be engaging more people in acting to save the Lagoon dolphins.
Please make a donation today to help us save dolphins! Together, we are turning the opinions of county commissioners to follow the responsible stewardship of Martin and Indian River counties. To support our efforts, click on -https://www.causes.com/campaigns/39769-save-dolphins-dying-from-nitrogen-fed-algae-blooms


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Mix butter with salt, vanilla, egg and add flour. Leave for approx. 1 hour. Roll out to 1/8" thick and place in heart-shaped cup. Fill with custard and cover with dough. Bake at 425F for approx. 12-15 min. Let it cool in forms for approx. 10 min. Tip hearts out of forms, dust with powdered sugar.
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Believe it or not, electricity and magnetism are very closely related. Anytime you have electricity flowing through a conductor, a magnetic field is created around it. Anytime you move a magnet near a conductor, you create electron flow inside of it, which can be considered electricity. In fact, this is how your alternator works.
I don't want to get too deep into this, but it is a concept that needs to be covered. As I said, an alternator works because it houses a series of electromagnets that are moved near a conductor, thus causing electricity to be generated. The mechanical movement of the engine is used to drive the alternator, which in turn converts the mechanical energy of the engine into electrical energy inside the alternator. Conversely, we create magnetic fields inside the starter motor to produce mechanical energy from electrical energy so we can start the engine. It just depends on how it's used. Just know that electricity and magnetism go together like chocolate and peanut butter.
This principal is used throughout automotive electrical systems to do mechanical work or to generate the electricity that runs the vehicle. In fact, this is how many hybrids work. They use a starter/alternator assembly on the back of the engine in place of a flywheel. This device makes it possible to use the flywheel as the starter and alternator for the engine. It generates electricity and works as an alternator as long as the engine is running. It also makes it possible to shut the engine off when you're sitting at a stop light. When you accelerate, this device transforms into a starter and gets the engine going again. It can generate electricity as the engine is running and the vehicle is driving just like an alternator would. It all depends on how the magnetic fields are being used at the time. It's pretty cool stuff that I hope to make some videos about at some point. For now, we'll cover electricity and magnetism in general terms and move on.


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From humble beginnings in 1973, when the Co-op was only a few dozen people comprising the "food-buying club," the store has outgrown four locations. With a newly expanded wine shop now open across the parking lot, the Boise Co-op has just made yet another expansion to accommodate its ever-growing membership base and popularity. What makes it the best local store in Boise? No doubt its homegrown history, its huge selection of natural and organic goods, its commitment to local products and its reputation for giving back to the community.
Second Place: The Record Exchange
Third Place: The Projectionist
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CFP: [American] Re-Imagining the Legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar (ALA 5/21-5/24)
At the time of his death, Paul Laurence Dunbar was the most famous poet in
America. A century later, his literary reputation rests upon many of the
same terms used to initially locate Dunbar as a writer of dialect poetry,
even as many of these terms have themselves been dismissed or subsequently
marginalized by contemporary criticism. Because of this, Dunbar's
reputation as an author practicing a form of literary assimilationism in
his work remains his central contemporary legacy. This panel seeks to
challenge and revise this picture of Dunbar's legacy by reexamining
Dunbar's careful negotiation of nineteenth century literary mores. In
doing so, this panel is interested in modernizing Dunbar's literary
reputation to better reflect the complexity and nuance of Dunbar's
narrative strategies.
We invite paper proposals on any aspect of Dunbar's career, or that focus
on any part of his literary output: his poetry, novels, short stories,
song lyrics, correspondence, or essays. Proposals on any of Dunbar's
relationships with other authors, editors, or critics are also welcome.
Please send a brief 500 word abstract and a 1 page CV by January 10, 2009
to Tom Morgan at morgantz_at_notes.udayton.edu. Mailed versions can be sent
Tom Morgan
University of Dayton
Department of English
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-1520
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- Tuesday November 28, 2017 from 09:00 am to 11:00 am Firstbeat will provide insights of their solutions for corporates and HR (learn more and register here).
- Thursday November 30, 2017 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Firstbeat will welcome users and potential professional users for a Firstbeat Lifestyle Assessment (learn more and register here).
Firstbeat is the leading provider of physiological analytics for sports, fitness and wellbeing. Based on long academic research, the Firstbeat technology turns heartbeat data into rich, personalized and actionable insights on exercise, stress, sleep and recovery.
For the first time they will reach for the UK market by hosting breakfast sessions in EIT Digital London's office (they joined the EIT Digital Accelerator in April 2017).
Juho Tuppurainen, VP Firstbeat Technologies declares: "Our breakfast session will tackle the challenges of today's working life by presenting effective strategies for supporting the modern workforce as well as sharing interesting insights about employee health in the UK. In addition, our Firstbeat UK's Key Account Manager Tim Wright demonstrates the proven benefits of Lifestyle Assessment for corporate wellness."
Firstbeat, founded in 2002 in Finland, has made a breakthrough in physiological modelling by using different factors of heart rate variability (HRV) to quantify underlying physiological processes. Firstbeat's business is founded on the state-of-the-art academic research in physiology, mathematical modelling and behaviour focusing on autonomic nervous system and athlete overtraining conducted at the Finnish Research Institute for Olympic Sports in 1990s. Since then research has continued on methods of quantifying athlete's performance and recovery through heart rate variability and extended into assessment of wellbeing and health factors also for non-athletic persons.
The company deploys a large team in physiological modelling that utilizes laboratory studies and real-life studies to develop and validate technology to develop analytics technology according to sound physiological principles. These principles build the foundation for the best accuracy and applicability.
Firstbeat offers solutions for wellness professionals, professional coaches, corporate wellness, consumers and research. Firstbeat products have been sold to more than 40 countries and Firstbeat is the leading provider of physiological analytics for sports, fitness and wellbeing.
Firstbeat's public original equipment manufacturer (OEM) reference customers include Samsung, Suunto, Garmin, Jabra, Sony and Bosch.


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Another year, another Top 5 list! We're about to say goodbye to 2018 and ring in a new year. But that can't happen until we look back and review what were our most popular posts and projects this past year! So let's take a look at what we've accomplished in 2018!
Top Viewed Post for 2018
Although this was a 2017 post, this finished quilt remains our most viewed post for 2018 with a total of 612 views! Having used a Missouri Star Quilt Co pattern and tutorial, my mom gifted this lovely blue and yellow quilt to my sister, Jen. It's definitely a stunner with the clean white framing and the beautiful blue and yellow flowers. We'd have to say we like this quilt too!
Most Comments AND Most Likes of 2018
This post took TWO of our top spots for 2018! And there is no questioning why. This quilt is amazing! From the detailed faces to the stark black and white mixed with the delicate, flowing feather quilting, this quilt is a real eye catcher. It received 16 comments and 10 likes! This quilt went to the OC Fair and made it up on the wall but sadly did not receive any awards due to a technicality. We know, deep in our hearts, that it was a winner, for sure!
Most Popular Youtube Video of 2018
This year we ventured into new territory with our multiple hobbies. While we love to quilt, we also love to cross stitch! And through the power of the internet, my mom discovered Flosstube, a whole community of stitchers on Youtube sharing their WIPs and FFOs and hauls. We decided to take the plunge and make our own Youtube series about our stitching projects. Our first video was a hit with over 4,000 views, 194 thumbs up and 108 comments! Since then we've published 6 other videos and we've had a blast with each one!
Most Popular Podcast Episode of 2018
It was another QuiltCon year and another chance for us to meet up with our friends and follow quilters. And boy did we have a blast doing JUST THAT! This was our second year at QuiltCon and so far our best year. We enjoyed every waking moment walking the floors, chatting with friends, filming our experience and even taking a class with Libs Elliot, a favorite designer. This ended up being our most popular podcast episode this year!!
What a year! We've had many completed projects finally come off our design walls and we've started so many beautiful projects. The friends we've met up with this year have kept us motivated and laughing. It's been a great year for Hobbies Up To Here and we hope make more memories in the new year!
We hope you enjoyed this review of our year and that you take a moment to reflect on what you accomplished! This post is brought to you by Cheryl over at Meadow Mist Designs, a great friend and follow quilter. We had the pleasure of not only joining her the past 3 years but also meeting her in person this year. If you enjoyed this, check out her linkup with other blogs reviewing their best of 2018.
And if you are curious how our past years have measured up, check out these former Top 5 posts.
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1955 Buick Special - A Very Special Buick
Eric Barth's '55 Buick Special
It seems everybody has known the feeling when a project slips away. Whether it is the realization that you'll never get it to the level you want or, on the other hand, when it exceeds the original plan and becomes something more.
And it also seems you never know which path you're on until you're well on your way. What started out as a fun cruiser for Eric Barth and his buddies snowballed into a rather nice customized hot rod, with just enough balance between performance and style.
Eric is a 27 year-old rodder who runs Automotive Unlimited, a body collision and restoration shop in Leesburg, Indiana. Involved with cars for the past 15 years, he has not only immersed himself in his business, but also in the world of hot rods.
Three years ago Eric was checking out cars for sale on eBay and found a '55 Special. He just loved the lines of the big Buick, and he told his wife, Debra, he thought he'd do a quick pro-touring type of build on it and then sell it. So Eric piled a few friends into his car and they took off to Kansas City, Missouri, for a 600-mile, one-way trip to go check out the car. As it turned out, the trip itself was a blast, and exemplified for Eric what a good time he could have cruising around with his friends. But when they got to where the car was, it didn't look as good in person as it had in the eBay photos. Still, after driving 10 hours across three states to get there, Eric was determined to come home with the car, and that's exactly what he did.
Once back at the shop Barth found it hard to find time to put in on his new project, but started in on the chassis. A Mustang II front stub (with 2-inch dropped spindles) from Scott's Hot Rods went in up front along with a bag suspension system from Air Ride Technologies, a rack-and-pinion out of a T-bird, and a set of Wilwood 12-inch brakes (operated via a Tuff Stuff Performance Products master cylinder).
The rear got a new nine-inch Ford (3.70:1) outfitted with Moser axles, both a triangulated four-link and another pair of bags from Air Ride Technologies, plus another set of 12-inch Wilwood disc brakes. Rollers for the project came from Intro, with 18x8s in the front and 20x10s in the rear, and were shod in Toyo Proxes 4 rubber (245/55ZR18 and 275/40ZR20).
Up top, under a Billet Specialties air cleaner, is a pair of Edelbrock 1804 Thunder AVS 500-cfm carbs mounted to an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap manifold. The mix is fed through a pair of Dart Iron Eagle II heads, which use a 1.94/1.60 valve combo and 1.60 ratio rockers. Spark is delivered by a Pertronix ignition system along Taylor wires, and exhaust exits through Speedway Motors headers, 2.5-inch stainless steel tubing, and out a pair of Flowmaster stainless steel mufflers. The whole shebang is bolted to a 700-R4 transmission, which was assembled by Chuck's Engine Service in Winamac, Indiana, who also installed the shift kit. Other goodies in the engine bay are the AFCO aluminum radiator and the SPAL electric fan. The engine builder claims performance numbers on the 383 to be 450 horsepower at 5,700 rpm, with a torque rating of 468 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm.
After the chassis work was completed, attention could be turned to the car's exterior. Several hot rod customizing tricks (louvered hood, shaved emblems, parking lights, and door handles, frenched headlights) were incorporated, before Eric sprayed his car with a GM Pewter below and a BMW Boston Green color up top with paint products from Standox (based in Germany).
One of Barth's specialties-something found on the high-end cars he has built in the past-is the layout and design of the interior. That fact, coupled with this particular car becoming nicer and nicer as its assembly continued, guaranteed Eric wasn't going to go with a stock interior.
The basic shape of the dash wasn't altered, but Eric added a custom fiberglass center console that runs from the dash and down between the seats, which gives the car a contemporary feel. Forward of the Budnik steering wheel (attached to a polished billet aluminum column from Flaming River) are twin TPI Tech gauges mounted in a hand-fabricated aluminum insert. In the center of the dash is the Eclipse AVN 5435, which capably handles the DVDs, CDs, and navigation requests the owner may have. The audio system is extensive and, in conjunction with the JL Audio amplifiers mounted in the trunk and the JL Audio speakers (several of them mounted throughout the interior), pumps out tons of quality sound. Barth got the equipment through Millennium Sounds, a Warsaw, Indiana-based company that typically deals in audio-visual components for the home.
The front buckets, taken from a Lincoln Mark VIII, were recovered in green leather by Brian Bohde of Bohde's Custom Auto Interiors in Ligonier, Indiana. Brian also created the door panels, stitched up the rear seats in the same leather material, and added the tan square-weave carpet below. The same square-weave was used in the trunk, which is as well detailed as the rest of the car's interior.
After the interior was installed, the project was effectively finished, and Eric began to take it to some of the car shows around his home. One such trip, to the Goodguys Indy show last June, proved to be particularly memorable due to the torrential rainstorm that washed out a few of the show days. Eric shrugged it off, had a good time with his car and his buddies, and drove the car back home.
As a builder, Eric wanted to make the entire car work and flow together from the inside out, while the hot rodder in him wanted the car to have performance appeal. Judging by the results, we'd have to say he is firing on all eight cylinders!


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An allograft is similar to an autograft, but the procedure uses bones tissues harvested from another individual instead of the person receiving the graft. Allografts involve tissue grafts between two of the same species.
The bone may come from the cadaver at a tissue bank. It may be a demineralized or mineralized. It may also be in the form of a block, granules or putty. Bones from deceased donors undergo screening for infectious diseases and several kinds of treatment in order to avoid any risk of cross contamination and possible immune reactions.
This method may be preferred by patients who want only one surgical site instead of the two that are involved in autografts. Allografts have a long history of being very safe and effective in all types of dental grafting procedures.
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Allografts help prevent bone reabsorption after a tooth loss. The procedure makes it possible for patients to receive dental implants.
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We can provide you with a list of IT laws or ICT laws for South Africa and other African countries. You must comply with all applicable laws and ignorance of the law is no excuse. How can you comply with the law if you don't know what laws could apply to your organisation? Our list of IT laws:
- Lists key IT related laws, codes, best practices, frameworks and standards
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Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam
Galerie Ron Mandos is proud to present an exciting exhibition with works by Boris Tellegen (NL, 1968). On the occasion of UnPlot, Tellegen will take over the entire gallery space by creating site-specific installations, which will include new and recent sculptures, drawings as well as paper and wood collages. The exhibition is co-curated by Daniel Hofstede.
In his work Boris Tellegen investigates the tension between schedule and happenstance; the semblance of order schematically undone by chaos. In the industrial installations of UnPlot, Tellegen will show new paper and wood collages, which read as isometric landscapes. By layering, cutting and chiselling, Tellegen playfully changes scale and perspective. Pieces of paper get torn, glued and then torn again. They are replicated beyond control, forming cityscapes resembling fuming wastelands. His fascination for skyscraper architecture, Japanese robots and tribal idols materialises as sculptures, in the size of toy-like creatures to life-size monuments. Tellegen's dystopian-like ensembles paradoxically serve as temporary spaces of refuge for a doomed future.
During the 1980s Boris Tellegen started his artistic career in the streets using his pseudonym Delta. Tellegen always treated the two dimensional frame of the letter and the word as sculpture, bursting out or morphing into the wall, piercing its boundaries by adding a dimension. By combining the reliefs of his practice with his education in industrial design, he soon started to create three-dimensional work on the intersection of architecture, painting, sculpture and installation. If there is a recurrent theme in his body of work made over a thirty-year span, it is walls. He explores how to transcend their boundaries by annexing, deconstructing and recomposing them, to ultimately disregard them in recent installations like UnPlot. Through the ever-fluctuating shape of his work, Tellegen continues to disrupt our perception of surface and space.
Boris Tellegen lives and works in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He received his education in Industrial Design Engineering at the Technical University of Delft (NL, 1988-94). Tellegen has exhibited widely in European, North American and Australian museums, institutions and galleries. Recent exhibitions include MIMA, Brussels (BE, 2017), Les Abattoirs, Toulouse (FR, 2016), Amsterdam Museum (NL, 2015) and Palais de Tokyo, Paris (FR, 2014). Tellegen regularly creates commissioned sculptures in the public spaces. A recent example is a series of sculptures between Amersfoort and Utrecht in the framework of De Stijl's centenary celebration (NL, 2017).


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by Jayne D. Frank
When we joined the Tea Party and the 912 Group in March of 2009, we did so because we knew the Marxist/socialist agenda of Barack Obama would lead to moral decline and become an economic disaster for this Country. We fought hard for fiscal conservatives to win in the House and we helped accomplish this goal. This Presidential Campaign has changed the Tea Party focus from the real issues of this Country to the "red meat" proclamations of Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul.
There is a group of Paulbots in the Tea Party that feel that adhering strictly to the Constitution, despite Ron Paul's very naive foreign policy, is where America has to go. There is yet another group, reinforced by a Cain endorsement, that absolutely loves Newt Gingrich's snarky comments about Barack Obama and the other Republican candidates, especially Mitt Romney. This is where I believe the Tea Party has it all wrong this time around.
Those of us who are old enough to remember Newt Gingrich's rise through the ranks of the Republican party, also remember his divisiveness and testiness concerning anyone in the Party or in Congress that did not agree with his "lofty" positions. He did many good things as a Speaker of the House, but we are in a different time because of how Barack Obama has divided this country into "classes" and has pitted one group against the other, all to the detriment of our People and our Country. We can no longer can afford someone who only gets attention for the nasty things he says, some of which are outright lies, such as "Mitt Romney is a anti-life candidate," or some of his eccentric goals to grow Government such a moon colonies. Also many forget the dozens of times that Newt Gingrich has flipped on conservative views of global warming, illegal immigration and energy independence. His stripes won't change with an election to President.
To the bigger point, this is a time in our Country, where if we are not to go down the same path as Greece, we must elect someone who can govern, who did not spend his whole life in Government, and who can debate Barack Obama on the issues with facts and not wisecracks. As a man, we should also realize Mitt Romney is very stable and focused, does not go around patting himself on the back, and is not easy to anger and nasty remarks. As well, his faith rules his life and the way he treats other people. He has been a success in life, both financially and as a family man, generous to a fault with his success to benefit his community. And most of all he loves his Country.
Are we in it to win it fellow Republicans, or are you more interested in a war of words in our Presidential Debates.
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It's official! Jessalyn and I are headed back to Mexico for 2-3 months starting on January 15th. We'll be living in a little town near Manzanillo on the Pacific coast that we fell in love with last year. We can't wait.
We haven't decided whether we'll be driving or flying yet. We would probably prefer to fly, although having a car when we get there is nice. Regardless, this time around we plan to stay in the same town for the whole trip, instead of exploring the country like we did on our sabbatical last year.
We already have a place rented for two months, right on the beach and in town. It's about 500 yards from the surf break, so I'll be able to see what's happening just by stepping out on our balcony.
So, if last year was a sabbatical, what's the excuse this time?
Yes, I know. We've been home for less than 4 months, and we're already planning our next extended trip. What gives?
To be honest, we've always talked about living somewhere for a few months each winter. If you've ever spent a winter in the Pacific Northwest (where my wife and I both grew up), you might know why.
We've recently made a very deliberate decision to try to structure our lives in a way that allows us to travel for extended periods each year. This is a trial run of sorts.
This whole idea of location independence may have been in the back of our minds for a long time, but I never really thought it was possible unless you were rich or retired. On our sabbatical last year, we met plenty of people living unconventional, adventurous lives that totally changed the way we thought about work and life and how you can live if determined enough.
And so, we're at the beginning of that journey. We aren't completely supporting ourselves from a location independent income yet, but we're working on it.
While I'm building various online businesses to support myself (like this one, Morning Spanish, Gatejumper and some others TBA), it actually makes as much sense for us to live in Mexico or somewhere else as it does here. At least for part of the year.
As long as I have a WiFi connection and can concentrate enough to get work done (the beach can be a bit of a challenge in that regard), we're set. My wife is a painter and can do promotion, pre-work, sketches and generate ideas for paintings while we're away. She's currently working on a series inspired by our trip through Arizona last year.
Why Mexico again?
If we can could theoretically work from anywhere, why are we headed back to Mexico again? That's a great question, and we've asked ourselves if we should be headed somewhere else as well.
For this winter, Mexico makes sense for a lot of reasons. First, it's inexpensive, which is one of our primary requirements. I mentioned before that we can live comfortably in Mexico for a third to a half the cost of living in San Francisco. We found a reasonably priced place to stay this year, so it will cost us closer to a third of our normal monthly expenses.
Second, we want to continue learning Spanish, so that narrows it down to Spanish-speaking countries. Third, I want to get better at surfing, so that narrows it down to beach towns. Fourth, we will be bringing our dog with us, so the closer to home the easier it will be logistically.
Finally, we really love the town we're headed back to again. We met a lot of really fun and amazing people who spend months there every year. It is like the small town we always wished we had lived in at some point in our lives. The kind of place where everyone knows your name. It's also a great contrast to the pace of life we're used to in the States. Everything is much slower and more relaxed. Really, we couldn't ask for much more in a vacation destination.
What's the plan when we get there?
Our itinerary looks something like this:
Visiting friends. Surfing. Swimming. Relaxing. Working. Learning Spanish. Hosting friends and family. Eating good food. Drinking tequila and cheap Mexican beers.
Need I say more?
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Happy Holidays and New Years to all !
Our next meeting is Monday, Jan 11th at 7:00pm.
This months meeting we'll be educating everyone on how a local REALTOR is taking advantage of the US market. Jesus Machado from Creativ Realty will be talking about his experience with flipping homes in the USA.
As always, a round table discussion will happen after this 20 min presentation.
Meeting location is the Sobey's Community Room, (upstairs) 55 Vaughan Harvey Blvd, next to the OLD Highfield Square / NEW Sport's Centre, Moncton, NB.
Happy Investing!
Sean Power
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New pictures from the forthcoming blockbuster The Avengers have featured
Scarlett Johansson in her Black Widow costume as well as other characters.
The shots see the previously blonde actress transformed into a redhead, and wearing a skintight black catsuit, for her role in the blockbuster based on the Marvel Comics heroes.
Other snaps, featured in the US magazine Entertainment Weekly, show Johanssonon on set with director Joss Whedon, as well as Robert Downey Jr reprising his role as Iron Man, and Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth as Captain America and Thor, respectively.
The Avengers brings together a number of characters – including Thor and Iron Man – who have been the subject of their own blockbuster movies recently, with the addition of other Marvel heroes including Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner).
Gwyneth Paltrow also appears, reprising her Iron Man role of Pepper Potts, while other co-stars include Samuel L Jackson and Paul Bettany.
The movie sees Iron Man, Thor and Captain America recruited by the organisation S.H.I.E.L.D to help save the world from destruction, although little else is known about the exact plot details.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Evans revealed more about his character's involvement in the film.
'Itâs just about him trying to come to terms with the modern world,' he said of Captain America – whose alter ego, Steve Rogers, first appeared in a Marvel Comic in 1941.
'Youâve got to imagine, itâs enough of a shock to accept the fact that youâre in a completely different time, but everybody you know is dead. Everybody you cared about.'
The film is due for release in both 2D and 3D formats on April 27 2012.


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B.A. in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Education
Summary of Requirements
|General Studies
|Pre-Major Courses
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Requirements for a Major in Elementary Education
For continuation in a teacher education program, an education major must maintain a cumulative degree average of 2.75 or better, with a B or higher in education courses and a C+ or better in all pre-major, pre-professional and related elective courses.
Required pre-major courses 15 hoursTo be taken in freshman or sophomore year:
Required major and related courses 63 hours
Pre-professional Component
Professional Component
Required major electives 9 hours
Diversity/Social Justice - Choose one course:
Field Experience Requirements up to 100 Clock Hours
Students will complete field experiences in conjunction with the courses below. These field experience hours do not count in the summary of requirements for the specialization. Students will be required to pay a fee for suitability background checks prior to their initial field experiences in the program. The courses with field experiences include:
EDU 311 Foundations of Literacy: Teaching and Learning 30 clock hours
EDU 600 K-12 Curriculum and Instructional Technology 40 clock hours
EDU 631 Literacy Teaching and Learning: Elementary Grades 30 clock hours
ART 140 - Art History (3)
This course is designed to assist the student in a visual understanding of the art of the past and present. The Western tradition is analyzed, with emphasis upon art forms such as architecture, painting, and sculpture. The course highlights the major art periods starting with prehistory and ending with the modern era. Students are expected to take this course before taking major level courses in Art.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: GSR 102 or the equivalent, and GSR 103
DST 311 - Dynamics of Oppression (3)
This course examines various forms of oppression by looking across different cultures and communities, then examines possible parallels occurring within the deaf community.
Prerequisite: DST 101 or GSR 103
DST 316 - Disability Studies (3)
This course will introduce students to the field of Disability Studies. As an emerging interdisciplinary field of study, Disability Studies does not approach disability as a "medical condition, but as a human condition" (Charlton). Instead of studying the causes and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, we will explore the historical, social, political, religious, philosophical, and cultural influences that "construct" the category of "disability." We will also examine how persons with disabilities construct their own meanings and identities.
Prerequisite: DST 101 or GSR 103
EDU 250 - Introduction to Education and Teaching (3)
An overview and study of contemporary trends, problems, and issues in general education in terms of educational philosophies, types of educational programs, the relation of education to the individual and society, and curriculum and instruction. Some consideration of the relevance of regular education to special education and education of deaf and hard of hearing students. Discussion of organizations and agencies related to education.
EDU 311 - Foundations of Literacy Teaching and Learning (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the theories, research and literature in the area of language and literacy acquisition and learning. Students will examine their own beliefs and processes related to language and literacy acquisition and learning. This course will prepare students for subsequent courses that address literacy teaching and learning in the classroom and the home courses.
Prerequisites: EDU 250, LIN 101
Prerequisite or Co-requisites: EDU 323
EDU 323 - Educational Psychology (3)
The course addresses the application of psychological principles to the educational setting. Topics include learning theory, cognition and memory, individualized instruction, human development, intelligence, creativity, exceptionality, motivation, discipline, and measurement and evaluation.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
EDU 493 - Integrative Practicum and Seminar in Teaching (3)
In this course, the Undergraduate Education program students spend at least 36 hours serving and aiding teachers in a public school program. This course will address integrating content (Language Arts and Social Studies) and require students to apply what is learned in the previous coursework to practicum situations in school sites. Regular group seminars are held to discuss, analyze, and reflect on educational topics related to teaching. This course prepares students for a subsequent student teaching experience.
Prerequisites: An Approved Student Teaching Application and permission of the department.
EDU 600 - K-12 Curriculum and Instructional Technology (3)
This course will familiarize students with the nature and importance of curriculum in education from K-12. The course also provides an initial experience in integrated curriculum planning that incorporates the use of current technologies. Current theories of assessment, curriculum, instruction and learning across diverse educational settings are applied in classroom laboratory settings. Content assessments and evaluation in the candidate area(s) of study are emphasized. Field experience in a school setting is a required part of this course.
Prerequisites: Admission to the program or permission of the program director.
EDU 631 - Literacy Teaching and Learning: Elementary Grades (3)
This course for teacher candidates specializing in elementary education provides an integration of literacy theory and research, content-based instructional practices, and assessment and evaluation cycles for diverse learners including ASL-English bilingual learners, English Language Learners (ELL), struggling readers and writers, and students with disabilities. In this course, candidates will expand knowledge and appreciation for literature, model communication in written, oral and/or through-the-air expression, comprehend, analyze, and evaluate a range of print and non-print media appropriate for use in elementary settings; and experience and reflect on effective practices in literacy teaching and learning in elementary settings.
Prerequisites: EDU 600 and EDU 311 or EDU 601 and admission to the program or permission of the program director.
EDU 633 - Language Arts in Elementary Education (3)
This course provides the elementary education majors with the necessary content and methodology for developing a complete language arts program at the elementary school level, which includes the six modes of language: reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing.
Prerequisites: EDU 600
Pre- or Co-requisite: EDU 631
EDU 635 - Elementary School Teaching Methods in Social Studies (3)
This course concentrates on curriculum trends, teaching techniques, and appropriate media for teaching social studies in today's elementary schools. The course stresses the specific learning skills required for the study of history, geography, economics, citizenship, and social problems, with a focus on the National Council for the Social Studies curriculum standards for kindergarten through grade six.
Pre- or Co-Requisite: EDU 600
EDU 637 - Elementary School Teaching Methods in Science (3)
In this course, teacher candidates will learn about the current curriculum, contents, materials, and methodologies utilized by educators in the elementary school science classroom. The teacher candidates will explore methodological principles and apply them by developing lesson plans, science portfolio, activities, and projects. Observation, laboratory activities and participation in a field experience are included in the course. The teacher candidates will learn science by doing science using (FOSS) Full Option Science System.
Pre- or Co-requisites: EDU 600; admission as a candidate to the Department of Education or permission of the program director.
EDU 638 - Student Teaching: Elementary Education (9)
This course is the final professional experience in the elementary education programs and is a required field experience in a school classroom for a period of at least ten weeks under the supervision of the classroom teacher (cooperating teacher) and a University Supervisor. During the course, the teacher candidate will take responsibility for planning, teaching, and evaluating all aspects of the classroom program. A required seminar is held weekly on campus for purposes of common problems and/or concerns, and exchange of useful teaching experiences.
Prerequisites: An approved student teaching application and permission of the Program Director.
Co-requisite: EDU 694
EDU 639 - Elementary School Teaching Methods in Mathematics (3)
Students will learn about the current curriculum, content, materials, and methodologies utilized by educators in the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Students will explore methodological principles and apply them by developing lesson plans, a mathematics portfolio, activities, and projects. Observation, laboratory activities and participation in a field experience are included in the course. Students will learn mathematics by doing mathematics using Childhood Education International (ACEI) & Elementary Education Standards and Supporting (EESS).
Pre- or Co-requisites: EDU 600 and admission to the program or permission of the program director.
EDU 665 - Children's Literature (3)
An in-depth study of children's literature primarily for early childhood and secondary education majors. Focuses on the evaluation, selection, and sharing of children's and young adult books in instructional settings. Participants will read, respond to, and evaluate picture books and chapter books of various genres. Emphasizes the identification and teaching of literary elements in context, strategies for sharing books with children, and the importance of using authentic children's and young's adult literature in schools.
EDU 670 - Teaching Students with Disabilities (3)
This course is designed to familiarize students with the identification of exceptional children in terms of developmental needs, interpretation of assessment data, development and evaluation of appropriate intervention strategies for the regular classroom teacher, and legislation in special education. This course will prepare teacher candidates to work with children and youth with a broad range of disabilities and educational needs. Topics will include understanding disability; understanding principles of legislation and curriculum and instruction; establishing positive learning environments; and working collaboratively.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program or permission of the program director
EDU 694 - Student Teaching Seminar (3)
The student teaching seminar is a capstone course in which student teachers in the Undergraduate Education Program meet regularly as a group to discuss, analyze, reflect upon and resolve classroom issues that occur during their full-time internship experiences with hearing students. This course is designed to be taken in tandem with Student Teaching. Students will be participating in student teaching at various clinical sites every weekday for 10 weeks. Educational topics related to assessment, classroom management, certification, portfolio development, and related areas are covered in depth.
Co-requisites: EDU 628, EDU 638, or EDU 648; and permission of the Department of Education
GOV 370 - Human Rights (3)
The diverse beliefs of nations and classes, world divisions, and the racial rivalry reflected in various systems of law and politics all give changing meaning to such phrases as human rights and fundamental freedoms. This course will look at these rights and freedoms within the different belief systems, world divisions, and racial rivalries. Special attention will be given to the deaf communities in United States and their struggle to achieve full human rights and freedom.
HIS 111 - American History I (3)
This general survey of American history examines the colonial period through the end of the Civil War. Issues covered include: slavery, Native American experiences, women's history, and westward expansion. Students will examine America's change from a colony into an independent nation and the factors leading to America's Civil War.
HIS 112 - American History II (3)
This is a general survey of American history since the Civil War. Topics in this course include; Reconstruction, foreign policy, political reforms, women's history, technological and economic growth, immigration, civil rights, and America's complex identity in the 20th century.
Prerequisite: HIS 111 or permission of the instructor.
HIS 322 - Cultural Geography (3)
A survey of the way in which the physical environment influenced the development of cultures in the major regions of the world. Special stress will be given to the varieties of land use, current environmental threats, and cultural adaptations to modern world problems.
LIN 101 - Sign Language & Sign Systems (3)
An introduction to the major features of languages and to the structure, use, and variation in the sign languages and sign systems commonly used in the United States. The course will cover four major topics: (1) Language: The nature and definition of languages, the uniqueness of language, and contrasts between language and other forms of communication; (2) Language and Culture: The role of language in human society, with special focus on language acquisition, language identity, and bilingualism; (3) American Sign Language Structure: A survey of the major features of the linguistic structure of ASL. Topics are: Phonology: the structure of the physical signals; Morphology: the basic structure and composition of meaningful units of ASL; Syntax: word order and nonmanual syntactic signals in ASL sentences; (4) Language Variation: Language variation and language contact in the deaf community, including discussions of contact varieties of signing and systems for representing English.
Prerequisites: Qualifying performance on the English assessment or screening and passing ASL screening.
MAT 102 - Introductory Probability and Statistics (3)
Basic concepts of probability and statistics, and applications to the sciences, social sciences, and management. Probability, conditional probability, Bayes Formula, Bernoulli trials, expected value, frequency distributions, and measures of central tendency. Credit will not be allowed for MAT 102 if student has previously passed MAT 130; 102 will not be counted toward a major in the department.
Prerequisite: GSR 104 or MAT 055 or the equivalent, or permission of the Mathematics Program Director.
MAT 171 - Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary School Teachers I (3)
This course is the first part of a two-semester course sequence with MAT 172. This course is designed for prospective early childhood and elementary school teachers. The contents of this course include concepts and theories underlying early childhood and elementary school mathematics. The students will explore the "why" behind the mathematical concepts, ideas, and procedures. Topics include problem solving, whole numbers and numeration, whole numbers operations and properties, number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and integers.
Prerequisites: GSR 104 or the equivalent, or permission of the department chair. This course is not open to mathematics majors.
MAT 172 - Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Early Childhood and Elementary School Teachers II (3)
This course is the second part of a two-semester course sequence with MAT 171. This course is designed for prospective early childhood and elementary school teachers. The contents of this course include concepts and theories underlying early childhood and elementary school mathematics. The students will explore the "why" behind the mathematical concepts, ideas and procedures. Topics include rational and real numbers, introduction to algebra, Euclidean and solid geometry, statistics, and probability.
Prerequisites: MAT 171. This course is not open to mathematics majors.
PER 386 - Physical Education and Wellness in a School Environment (3)
This course will cover teaching and leading theories and techniques necessary for planning and delivering physical activities and wellness programs that foster health enhancing active participation, within a comprehensive school environment. Emphasis is given to the principles of motor development; assessment techniques; and the psychomotor, cognitive, psychological, and social developmental needs of children of various ages, diversity, and abilities. Also included is an overview of the many education, community, and government organizations that provide and advocate for health enhancing physical activity participation.
Prerequisites: PER 202, 203, 205, 232; PER Major, elementary education or early childhood education major; or permission of the instructor.
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, providing an overview of the major problems, methods, and contributions of psychology. Content areas include development, language, learning, cognition, physiological psychology, motivation and emotion, perception, psychometrics, personality, and abnormal and social psychology. The course can be taken in one of two formats: traditional lecture or individualized instruction.
Prerequisite: GSR 102 or the equivalent
PSY 311 - Development I: Child Psychology (3)
This course examines the physical, psychological, social, and cognitive development from conception to the end of childhood. It will include discussion of the interaction of genetic and environmental factors in shaping of personality. It will describe language development and social and emotional adjustment of the child.
Prerequisite: "C" or better in PSY 210
SWK 318 - Human Diversity (3)
This course provides students an opportunity for examination of personal attitudes, stereotypes, biases, and misconceptions that affect ethnic-competent professional practice. Attention is given to increasing students' knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and sensitivity to diversity, oppression, and racism, and the implications of each for social work and other human services. While the course addresses the cognitive and conceptual aspects of learning, primary emphasis is on the affective process. In addition to learning about racism, discrimination, power/powerlessness, and ethnocentrism, students participate in experiential groups and role play. These exercises provide opportunities to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding to people who experience discrimination or oppression because of their race, ethnic background, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation, or because they are deaf or hard of hearing.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
THE 472 - Educational Drama Grades 1-6 (3)
This course focuses on methodology and practice of educational drama applied to multidisciplinary learning within the first through sixth grade curricula. Students will be introduced to theme and story based improvisation, story dramatization, role play, and teacher-in-role strategies, and learn how to adapt activities for children with special needs. Curricular areas include language arts, social studies, science, and math, with additional focus on examining emotional development, and creativity. Current trends in assessment of drama will also be explored. Resources will include multiethnic themes, stories, and folklore.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing


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2008 Convention schedule
With Emerald City in the rearview mirror, here's a complete rundown of all of the remaining convention appearances I'm planning. The conventions in blue are tentative.
Wizard World Philadelphia: May 29 – June 1
Comic Con: July 24-27. Appearing with my How To Make Webcomics co-authors, Kris Straub, Scott Kurtz and Dave Kellett.
Baltimore Comic Con: Sept. 27-28. Appearing with my How To Make Webcomics co-authors, Kris Straub, Scott Kurtz and Dave Kellett.
SPXpo (Bethesda, Md): Oct. 12-13
PhilCon: November
Since the buzz created by the upcoming How To Make Webcomics book, I've been e-mailed the same question over and over: "When are you coming *here*?" The answer is: As soon as I get invited to a convention near your town. Write the promoters of your favorite comic con and let them know! And if you're a convention promoter and/or if you help organize a comic convention please get in touch and we can discuss how to make that happen.


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Hey guys. Good evening. Andre Pemmelaar, Chief Trading Officer here at QUOINE with an important update about the World Book and the LIQUID platform.
So we've had a lot of discussions with the tech team and a lot of deliberation around this and we have made the decision to extend the testing phase to the end of April — and I'd like to give you a little bit of background about why that is so that everything's very clear for everyone.
So if you've been following my previous AMAs you will know that we rolled out the World Book beta in a kind of limited testing form, or more specifically we rolled out what we call the multi market orders (MMOs) on the QRYPTOS exchange, and that they were performing correctly but that we were surfacing issues around some of the services that connect to our matching engine.
Overall it seemed to be pretty good, but there was one issue in particular that we could not seem to pin down. This is a memory leak issue, so if you have a tech background you'll be already aware of what that means, but for those of you who don't, the way you can think of this is to think of it as you have a process running on your computer and it's constantly consuming more and more memory even though it shouldn't.
So we were aware of this and could see this happening in real-time, but we were not able to pin down the cause.
Finally we went back to one of our third-party vendors, so if you know much about QUOINE you will know that we develop almost all of our software internally, but we do have a few generic pieces on which we rely on third-party vendors.
In this case we have a well-known third party vendor who supplies their product to small, medium and large companies and it's been in the tech world for quite some time, so it's not a new product or anything like this. It's a relatively stable product, but when we went to them and we explained the issues we were having, they did a deep dive into this and they came back to us and said, 'Guys, look, sorry, this is an issue on our side. This is our bug."
That meant that we had to properly communicate to them the issues, they had to go back and figure out what exactly was causing those issues and then finally push out a kind of a temporary fix for us, which they did a little over a week ago.
Then we had to take that fix and test it in our own pre-production testing environment. What we found was we actually had to do a considerable amount of upgrading of our pre-production testing environment just so we could really thoroughly check whether this issue had been addressed, which we did and we were able to come back to them and say, 'Yes, we believe this is fixed, the way you've done it is correct.'
We then needed to take that and then integrate that back into their existing product. So that is not a small piece for them because they need to make sure that that does not interfere with anything else out there.
They went through this, what they call a certification process, that is still ongoing. We expected to hear from them that that might be completed today, as far as I know, when I left the office earlier tonight it had not been, but even if it does come back, you know it might come back tomorrow, we expect that at the latest, they'll probably come back with a confirmation early next week.
So where does that leave us? Well assuming the worst case where they come back late or early next week, at that point we would take that and then push that to our production on QRYPTOS, and probably shut down QRYPTOS for about fifteen to thirty minutes as we push this upgrade, and then we would enter it into what we are calling a stability testing period or a cooling period.
So this is a period where you don't change anything you just monitor everything very, very carefully, and we do a lot of tests around that and because this is a memory error or memory leak, it's not something that is so easy to test for. You have to monitor, you have to carefully watch for its emergence so the tech team has asked for about a week to a week and a half to do this, and we have decided to go ahead with that recommendation.
So, given early next week back from the vendor and on a week to a week and a half, that takes us to say the middle of the following week. At that point we will feel confident to take what we have on QRYPTOS and upgrade QUOINEX to have exactly the same systems and at that point we'll enter into a very similar sort of stability testing period, or cooling period, where we do exactly the same thing but we'll have some additional testing.
At that point we'll be doing some quantitative testing around MMOs, so we'll actually turn on periodically the world book and the MMOs in a limited fashion. We won't inform you about that intentionally. We'll turn them on for a half an hour to an hour to generate some proper testing data so that the quants on our team can make sure that what we think should be matching is matching, and that no other matches are happening and that it all adds up on the back end when we do our back end reconciliation.
Also there's a considerable amount around load testing, so if you understand how everything works, and if you understand QUOINEX, you'll know that QUOINEX is a very vibrant exchange one of the top BTC to fiat exchanges in the world, and we need to make sure that there are no issues around load here as we roll out the MMOs. So we're taking a very careful approach to rolling this out.
We think that's the right way to go. You know Mike has emphasized in so many different ways how important it is for us to play the long game, to emphasize quality. You know we've done a lot around that and security and we're taking the same approach and rolling out the MMOs and the World Book beta.
You know, in a way I'm almost proud about how we have handled this on the tech side. We've constantly made the decision to prioritize long-term value and in this case, it is no exception.
So I hope the LIQUID community will be happy about this announcement, will understand why we're doing this, and I want again once again to reiterate that the extended testing phase will mean that the World Book beta launch is now expected to happen at the end of April.
OK, alright guys thank you very much. Bye-bye.


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" Feeling worthy is essential to attract to yourself what you desire"
Dr. Wayne Dwyer, Manifest Your Destiny.
Dr. Wayne Dwyer, Manifest Your Destiny.
BURSITIS ... "I did not need to have surgery as the reason No Longer Existed!"
I was having pain in my left arm for quite some time. I also had bursitis in the left elbow which the doctors were going to remove with surgery the next day. I could not bend my arm and it was quite a challenge to do some things. Michele noticed that I was rubbing my arm when she was walking by my office and offered to help. She worked with me for while and I noticed the pain in my arm fade and after she finished, I could bend my arm. I did not need the surgery as the reason no longer existed! A few weeks later I had a full session with Michele. The pain in my arm has not returned since and the bursitis has also went away and not returned. This was over 4 years ago. Thanks Michele.
Ken Thompson, Fort. St. John, B.C., Canada
Sore Back .....After about 4 minutes I was able to stand up straight. I was amazed. I woke up one morning with a terribly sore back. I was unable to stand up straight. Walking was painful. On the second day I was speaking with Michele and mentioned how sore my back was. I didn't mention exactly where my back was sore but she lightly touched the small of my back on the right hand side and asked if that was the area. I was amazed. It was exactly the area that I was having the problem with. She did something, without touching, and asked me to focus on how the left side felt where there was no pain. After about 4 minutes I was able to stand up straight. I was amazed. I was a little skeptical at first but, after seeing first hand that this method did help the problem, I am now a believer in what Michele can do.
Cathy Taylor, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cathy Taylor, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Left Arm .... I had been having problems with my left arm from my shoulder to just below my elbow where it would hurt so much at night when I was sleeping that it would wake me up and keep me awake until I was able to fall asleep again. This had been going on for about 3 months by the time Michele worked on me. As she worked, I noticed sensations in my arm, shoulder and back and by the end of the session, my arm and shoulder felt better and I felt very relaxed and very good. It is about 2 months since Michele has worked on me and my arm and shoulder have not bothered me since. I am amazed since Michele did not touch me at any time during the session. Thank you Michele.
Azad Jaffer,
Rock & Gem Shop, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Azad Jaffer,
Rock & Gem Shop, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


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Oz Comic-Con Perth announced over the weekend that "Aquaman" and "Justice League" actor Jason Momoa will not be able to attend their event the weekend of March 25th as originally planned.
In a series of tweets, they say that Momoa has been called into the studio in Burbank for additional work on Zack Snyder's "Justice League":
"We really hate to send out news like this, however unfortunately, Jason Momoa will no longer be able to attend Oz Comic-Con Perth as he has been called into the studio at Burbank for work on JLA. Jason apologises for this and he looks forward to seeing all his fans in Adelaide."
This confirms further work is taking place on JL, be it additional shooting or standard ADR sessions. Gal Gadot recorded her ADR in January, while Snyder recently tweeted visual effects tests of Momoa's Aquaman character in underwater scenes.
In related news, Snyder has also shared a look at the new weapons the Batmobile will be sporting in the upcoming film. The photo of the car is captioned: "Upgrades… what are you worried about Wayne" and shows a more weaponised vehicle than we saw in 'Dawn of Justice'. The photo appeared on Snyder's Vero account, the same one he used to premiere some Aquaman CG test footage last week.


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You just met this person and already you feel like you've known him forever. He's already talking about moving you in, how he's going to take care of you and encouraging you to trust him. Slow down and don't get into a rush. Pushing you into a quick relationship is just one red flag that can signal an abusive relationship, according to The Red Flag Campaign, a sexual and domestic violence prevention in Virginia.
Abusive Attitudes
A partner who will abuse you carefully avoids actions that make you fearful early in the relationship, according to psychotherapist Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of "Love Without Hurt," in Psychology Today. Her attitudes might clue you in, however. She blames everyone else for her problems and denigrates her past partners. She displays resentment toward anyone who doesn't give her what she wants and feels entitled to special treatment. She picks apart what you do and speaks sarcastically in ways that are hostile and devaluing.
Actions Toward Others
Watch how your new romantic interest treats others to predict how he will treat you later. If he breaks things when angry, abuses others, and behaves as if he is better than everyone else, you will soon be on the receiving end of those actions, according to security expert Gavin de Becker in an article on Oprah.com. He might talk negatively about your friends and family and assure you that you don't need them. He may respond aggressively when another guy talks or flirts with you and accuse you of encouraging the behavior, according to the Red Flag Campaign.
Actions Toward You
As the abuser becomes more secure in the relationship with you, she might attempt to coerce you into doing things you don't want to do, ignore your boundaries and disrespect what you think or say. She lies about what she does or promise things she has no intention of following through on. She might cheat on you as she berates you for cheating on her when you have done nothing wrong. It's not unusual for an abuser to try to control where you go and who you go with, and she might call you to verify your whereabouts, sort through your email and mail or phone to see who you talk to. Isolating you from your family and friends is also a common tactic early in the relationship.
Get Out
If you recognize these red flags, decide tit's time to get out. If you have been abused, call your local spouse abuse center or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Many states also have abuse hotlines. Your local abuse center can help you with contacts for temporary housing, counseling, legal services and other resources. They will understand your situation and help you stay safe.
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HKN Announces Net Income and Positive Cash FLow from Operations in First Quater 2010
HKN Announces Net Income and Positive Cash Flow from Operations in First Quarter 2010
Dallas, Texas – May 6, 2010 – HKN, Inc. (NYSE Amex:HKN) ("HKN") today reported its interim financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010. HKN reported net income of $332 thousand during the first three months of 2010 as compared to a net loss of $1.1 million in the first three months of 2009.
Operating Activities and Financial Condition Update:
During the first quarter 2010, oil and natural gas prices increased as compared to the prior year period. Oil prices more than doubled from an average of $37.40 per barrel in the first quarter 2009 to $76.51 per barrel in the first quarter 2010. Prices realized for natural gas sales also increased, averaging $7.13 per mcf in the first quarter 2010 compared to $4.32 per mcf during the first quarter 2009.
Our oil and gas operating expense decreased 27%, decreasing from approximately $1.8 million during the first quarter 2009 to $1.3 million during the first quarter 2010. The majority of this decrease is due to the approval of a severance tax refund claim for certain inactive well exemptions for the Main Pass field.
General and administrative expenses increased 44% from $551 thousand for the first quarter 2009 to $796 thousand for the first quarter 2010 primarily due to consultant and travel costs associated with business development activities connected with the consolidation of BriteWater International LLC ("BWI") which we began consolidating during the third quarter of 2009. BWI is a privately-held company with a patented oilfield emulsion breaking "OHSOL" technology. Remaining general and administrative costs were slightly lower as compared to the prior year period.
Our cash balance at March 31, 2010 was $7.1 million, and we continued to have no debt outstanding during the period. Our working capital also increased as of March 31, 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009.
Main Pass 35 Field Update:
We have an average 91% interest in Main Pass 35 and are the field operator. Gross production during the first quarter 2010 averaged approximately 378 barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") per day. During the first quarter 2010, colder than average temperatures contributed to lower producing volumes due to cold weather freeze-ups of the compressors located on our Main Pass 35 facility. In order to increase our production and enhance the value of our reserves at Main Pass 35, we are planning the assessment of at least six inactive wells in the second quarter 2010. We anticipate that at least one of these wells will be added to production during the second quarter.
Creole Field Update:
We hold an average 15% non-operated working interest in this offshore field. Gross daily production from the Creole wells (nine completions) averaged approximately 688 boe per day during the first quarter 2010. One major workover to replace tubing and one re-entry of an abandoned well were successfully completed in the first quarter 2010. The previously abandoned SL2850-A5 well was re-entered and tested at gross rates in excess of 100 boe per day. The well was awaiting installation of new flowlines at the end of the first quarter. At the suggestion of the new operator, a program was designed and implemented to pressure test a number of wells in the field. This data is necessary for the proper configuration of the gas lift system and also for diagnostic purposes to determine if a stimulation program would be beneficial in order to increase production from the field. The data gathered in this program has led to the determination that several of the wells would benefit from acid stimulation, and the operator is currently gathering bids to carry out such work during the second quarter 2010.
Investment in Global Update:
At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we owned approximately 34% of Global Energy Development PLC ("Global") ordinary shares. Our investment in Global was equal to the market value of our 11.9 million shares of Global's common stock as follows (in thousands, except for share amounts):
The foreign currency translation adjustment of approximately $1.1 million and the unrealized gain on investment of $6.5 million for these changes in market value between the two periods were recorded to other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity during the three months ended March 31, 2010.
HKN's operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
Balance Sheet Summary (in thousands)
Reconciliation of Operating Margin to Net Income (Loss) (in thousands)
believes the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure, in connection
with the results for the three months ended March 31, 2010, 2009, provides
useful information to investors regarding our results of operations. Management
also believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides a picture of our
results that is comparable among reporting periods and provides factors that
influenced performance during the period under the report. This non-GAAP
financial measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute
for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
HKN, Inc. is an independent energy
company engaged in the development and production of crude oil, natural gas and
coalbed methane assets and in the management of investments in energy industry.
Additional information may be found at the HKN Web site, www.hkninc.com. Please e-mail all investor
inquiries to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Certain statements in
this announcement, such as future opportunities, and inferences derived
therefrom may be regarded as forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking
statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time
the statements are made. Managements current view and plans, however, are
subject to numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that may cause the actual results, performance, timing or achievements of HKN
to be materially different from any results, performance, timing or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The
various uncertainties, variables, and other risks include those discussed in
detail in the Companys SEC filings, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed on February 18, 2010. HKN undertakes no duty to update or revise any
forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially.