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A General Note on Listening Platforms
Listen to any of IPR's online streams – IPR News, IPR Classical, and IPR Studio One – using your computer's browser or any of your preferred streaming devices. Whether you listen to our News, Classical, or Studio One programming, we're available where you are.
We strongly recommend you use one of our listening platforms or methods listed below whenever possible. When you do this, you interact with our stream in listening platforms that we control and are able to readily troubleshoot, which means these are the platforms we can best guarantee will work reliably for you.
When you stream us through another service – such as TuneIn, the Public Radio Player, or other, we can't control that experience, and when there is an issue, we reach out to that service provider on your behalf. We're happy to do this, but when this happens, it often takes us a minimum of two weeks, and sometimes as much as two months, to resolve the issue for you.
Let's Get Started
For help finding, setting up, and troubleshooting online listening issues, please select the appropriate section below:
- Listening in my web browser
- Listening through my app or mobile browser
- Listening through my smart speakers
- Listening through my internet radio, home speaker device, or other third-party services
- Other questions or providing feedback
Click Play above to listen now
The fastest and easiest way to listen from your computer is with the player built right into http://www.iowapublicradio.org at the top of this browser page (it's the big gray bar with the play button). Click the down arrow on the audio player to select the stream you want. We call it the Persistent Player – it will keep playing as you navigate iowapublicradio.org. Or you can leave it open in a browser tab while you visit other sites.
Troubleshooting the Persistent Player:
Here are some quick troubleshooting steps and reasons why you might be having issues playing our streams through the persistent player:
Issue: All I see is "Loading…" and the player doesn't give me a play option
Step 1: Do you have ad-blocking activated in your browser? If so, turn off your ad-blocking, refresh the page with http://www.iowapublicradio.org/?clear, then try to play the stream. Because we display dynamic (changing) content in the player, we require cookies, which many browser ad blockers block, which prevents the content from loading. If you want to continue to block ads, set our website, http://www.iowapublicradio.org, as an excluded site from your ad blocking list in the browser.
An additional note: If you use have installed and use the DuckDuckGo privacy app, our persistent player will not work in any circumstances. To use the persistent player, you will need to uninstall or deactivate DuckDuckGo.
Step 2: What browser are you using? Is the browser up to date? If the browser isn't up-to-date, if you're able to, update it – this is better for your own security and is the next best way to ensure the player loads and works properly. NOTE: If you are using Safari, we do not support the player in that browser – Apple has reduced its support for the browser, and so we no longer test on that platform. Instead, try using Chrome or Firefox.
Step 3: In some extreme cases, businesses or Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will block certain content, typically due to bandwidth usage or other security concerns. Our streams are safe to listen to, and we've worked to make sure they provide a quality sound with as little bandwidth usage as possible. If you've checked the methods above, the next step is to see if you can play the streams at all. Here are the direct links to test:
News: https://news-stream.iowapublicradio.org/News.mp3
Classical: https://classical-stream.iowapublicradio.org/Classical.mp3
Studio One: https://studioone-stream.iowapublicradio.org/StudioOne.mp3
If the streams still don't work but you know you have an internet connection, it may be time to talk with your IT rep (if you're in the office) or your ISP (if the issue is at your house).
Issue: The stream starts and stops frequently. What's going on and can it be fixed?
There are a lot of possibilities for what could be going on here. We'll try to run through the most common ones
Step 1: Do you know your internet connection speed? Is it generally reliable? Are you using WIFI to stream us? Do you have other devices streaming content (video, audio) at the same time where you are? If you have a low connection package (10 Mb or less), you have reliability issues with your internet (it drops out a lot), or you have multiple devices streaming content at the same time, the start/stop could be because you don't have enough bandwidth reliably available. Additionally, if you're listening wirelessly (WIFI), your connection is subject to more bandwidth fluctuation. A wired connection will always provide more reliable bandwidth.
Step 2: Do you notice bandwidth changes during certain times of day? For example, is it always around 4 – 6 pm in the afternoon (say, when your family and neighbors get home from work/school)? You could be experiencing higher bandwidth usage throughout the house and neighborhood, which could impact your connection speed and ability. As an interesting aside, bandwidth can be pooled across multiple houses, so that if everyone in the neighborhood is buying an (up to – you're not guaranteed that bandwidth) 50 Mb package, and the total available bandwidth in that cluster is 300 Mb, you could regularly be receiving far less than 50 Mb, particularly if your neighbors are heavy video (or videogame) streamers.
Step 3: Are you traveling and using phone (or car) data to stream us? Cell signals aren't 100% reliable, and there are parts of Iowa (and the country) where the signal is weak – you may have to wait to reconnect once your cell coverage improves.
We've tried our best to offer continued listening options when your bandwidth is less reliable or fluctuating. Our default stream bitrate (the amount of data carried in the stream – the higher the bitrate, the better the audio quality) is 128 Kbps. But we also offer a lower option – 64 Kbps, which handles those fluctuations much better. If you find yourself with playback issues, try one of these stream URLs instead:
News: https://news-stream.iowapublicradio.org/NewsLow.mp3
Classical: https://classical-stream.iowapublicradio.org/ClassicalLow.mp3
Studio One: https://studioone-stream.iowapublicradio.org/StudioOneLow.mp3
Issue: I want to see the song that was playing, but it's not listed in the persistent player anymore.
We've provided direct links to our Classical and Studio One playlists in the navigation bar – labeled "Playlists." You can select by show or by day and time to look at the playlists. However, not all shows provide us with playlists. If we can't provide the playlist directly, you may need to reach out to us or to the show directly to track down the song you heard. If you contact us, be sure to provide the day and time you were listening – and be as exact as possible.
Issue: I don't see a link to the song I'm listening to right now. Will it only be there when it's an IPR-produced show?
Not necessarily. We receive playlist information for both our locally produced and the nationally broadcast shows. Similarly, we are not able to provide playlists for all of our locally produced shows (such as Symphonies of Iowa) or the nationally broadcast shows (such as From the Top). The best way to know for sure whether we have the song in a playlist is to go to check the playlist page.
Issue: I don't want to go to the website every time to start the player. Is there another way to listen to the streams directly?
Yes. Our streams can be played in media players compatible with streaming MP3, such as VLC Media Player or iTunes. These links will work in your browser:
News: https://news-stream.iowapublicradio.org/News.mp3
Classical: https://classical-stream.iowapublicradio.org/Classical.mp3
Studio One: https://studioone-stream.iowapublicradio.org/StudioOne.mp3
And these stream links will work in alternative players:
News – Windows Media Player – Alternate Players
Classical – Windows Media Player – Alternate Players
Studio One – Windows Media Player – Alternate Players
Apps & Mobile Listening
Use one of our app options to listen to our online streams and listen to podcast episodes.
IPR iPhone & iPad App | IPR Google (Android) App
If you're wondering about other public radio apps to download, we recommend a few NPR apps as well:
NPR iPhone & iPad App | NPR Google (Android) App
NPR One for iPhone & iPad | NPR One for Google (Android) App
Don't limit yourself to just listening through our app – we also offer quick access to the latest news stories from around Iowa and around the country to read and listen to. This way, wherever you are, you can stay up-to-date on what's going on.
If you want to stream through our website on your phone or tablet, you can do that too – it's the same address: http://www.iowapublicradio.org.
Troubleshooting the app:
Issue: The app won't play the stream. What can I do?
First, are you connected to the internet or using your data plan? If not, connect and then try to play the audio. If you are and the stream isn't loading, double-check that you actually have internet and you aren't showing a WIFI connection but there's no internet in that connection – that would prevent any content from updating. To check this, you'll need to check your modem or router. Once you've confirmed that you have an internet or data connection, completely close and restart the app.
Issue: I'm worried about the amount of data I'm using through the app. Any suggestions?
If you're at home or work in an office that offers employee internet, join the WIFI network. If you're unable to join a WIFI network, the amount of data that the app will use is very low. If you want to know the exact amount, clear your device's recent data usage history and start tracking with just the app open.
Issue: I'm worried that you'll access other information on my device. Is that true?
No. We do not access other information on your device. While we may send you push notifications around news or other events, we do not access any information on your phone. For additional information around this and information we collect about you, please review our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.
Issue: My device is running really slowly. I think it's because your app is open. Why is that?
It's not necessarily because our app (or JUST) our app is open. Your mobile device is very similar to a desktop computer or laptop – it needs to be restarted every now and then. Give it a restart first. That will force all of your open apps closed, stopping all processes they might be running. You should notice your device is working better once it restarts. If it's still slow, think about how old your device is – if it's more than 3 – 4 years old, it could be slow because the apps that you've installed are built using more computing power, meaning your device can't handle those processes as well. We hate to say it – but in this instance, you may need to think about purchasing a new device. If it truly is isolated to just when you have our app open and you've completed a restart, Contact Us and we'll investigate further.
Smart Speakers
One of the easiest ways to listen to IPR is using voice commands with your "smart speaker." It's easy to start listening. Here's what you say:
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Apple HomePod
|"Alexa, play Morning Edition"
|NA - The latest hour of Morning Edition isn't available on Google devices
|NA - The latest hour of Morning Edition isn't available on Apple devices
"Alexa, play Iowa Public Radio News"
"OK Google, play WSUI"
"Hey Siri, play the station NPR News – IPR News"
"Alexa, play Iowa Public Radio Classical"
"OK Google, play Iowa Public Radio Classical"
NA – our Classical stream isn't available on the HomePod
"Alexa, play Iowa Public Radio Studio One"
"OK Google, play Iowa Public Radio Studio One from TuneIn"
NA – our Studio One stream isn't available on the HomePod
And, if you want to listen to our podcasts on your smart speakers, try these commands:
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Apple HomePod
"Alexa, play the latest episode of River to River podcast"
"OK Google, play the latest episode of River to River podcast"
"Hey Siri, play the latest River to River podcast"
"Alexa, play the latest episode of Talk of Iowa podcast"
"OK Google, play the latest episode of Talk of Iowa podcast"
"Alexa, play the latest Talk of Iowa podcast"
"Alexa, play the latest episode of Under the Golden Dome podcast"
"OK Google, play the latest episode of Under the Golden Dome podcast"
No command at this time
"Alexa, play the latest episode of Caucus Land podcast"
|"OK Google, play the latest episode of Caucus Land podcast"
|No command at this time
Troubleshooting your smart speakers:
Issue: Why does my smart speaker waking up when it hears someone say Alexa, OK Google, or Hey Siri.
Your smart speakers are constantly listening, and their voice recognition is broadly set to be listening for any command of "Alexa, "OK (or Hey) Google," or "Hey Siri." If they hear those commands from any audio source (others in your house, on the TV, or on the radio), that could trigger them to wake up or attempt to follow a command. We've tried our hardest to avoid saying any of the start commands on-air because we know this is frustrating and can cause you issues. While it occasionally may happen, we continue to be diligent about minimizing these instances.
Issue: Will you offer other skills?
We continue to look into improving our smart speaker skills and offer the most useful option for you to listen through yours. If you have suggestions for improvements, please e-mail us and let us know!
Issue: Why can't I play IPR Classical or IPR Studio One in my HomePod?
We currently aren't able to offer IPR Classical or IPR Studio One through Apple Music. If we were able to offer them, you'd be able to listen through your HomePod.
Internet Radios, Home Speaker Devices, and Third-Party Stream Hosting Services
First, to be clear, we do not EVER directly submit our stream URLs to internet radio manufacturers, home speaker manufacturers, or third-party stream hosting services. If you own an internet radio or speaker device manufactured by Sonos, Onkyo, or other, OR listen through the TuneIn app or in some way rely on TuneIn or iHeartMedia to listen to us, we cannot control your listening experience.
That said, we encourage you to listen to us through those devices and platforms, and will do our best to troubleshoot any issues you might have. BUT, it may take us longer to find the solution, since we'll have to collect more information from you to find and contact the proper manufacturer or service provider.
Troubleshooting your internet radio, home speaker system, or third-party stream hosting service:
Issue: I have an internet radio/home speaker system and the stream is not working anymore.
Double-check that you still have internet. If you do, refresh your list of options and re-search for Iowa Public Radio News, Iowa Public Radio Classical, or Iowa Public Radio Studio One. You can also try searching by call letters. Alternatively, depending on your device, you can also try manually typing in the stream information, as follows:
News: https://news-stream.iowapublicradio.org/News.mp3
Classical: https://classical-stream.iowapublicradio.org/Classical.mp3
Studio One: https://studioone-stream.iowapublicradio.org/StudioOne.mp3
If this doesn't work, try entering the stream URL, changing HTTPS to HTTP.
Older internet radio/home speaker devices are not always able to play secured streams. If none of this works, e-mail us. When you do, provide the make and model of your internet radio. We may need to reach out to them or the stream provider they work with to troubleshoot the issue further.
Other questions, feedback, and suggestions for improvements
If you have online listening questions that we haven't addressed here, e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We try to respond within 24 - 48 business hours with a starting set of troubleshooting steps.
If you have feedback or suggestions for improvements, e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com as well. We want to hear from you – your feedback and input helps us improve this page and our online listening options generally. We're also appreciate criticism – as long as it's constructive and can help us improve our services.
If you have issues listening on your over-the-air radio (AM, FM) or HD radio, please visit our Radio & HD Listening page for troubleshooting support.


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The Drum Corps Europe (DCE) Championships start this Saturday, Sept. 23, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. More than 20 European corps from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Belgium are scheduled to perform in the one-day event. More than 2,000 visitors from Europe, Indonesia and the United States are expected to attend. Drum Corps International Executive Director Dan Acheson will be in attendance in Rotterdam at the event.
"I am really looking forward to attending the 2006 Drum Corps Europe Championships not only as a representative of Drum Corps International and its member corps, but also as a huge fan of drum corps. I'm expecting to see great performances during my visit to Rotterdam," Acheson said. Look for upcoming reports from Acheson's trip in the coming week on DCI.org.
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You'd be surprised how long something can be around before it catches on with the masses. Most of the time the technology is simply too young, and needs investment, competition, and of course, age, to become ready for primetime.
Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to see many of those kinds of devices up close and personal at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. The following is what I've learned about recent innovations, and a glimpse at a few new types of gadgets that haven't quite caught on yet, but are poised to take the world by storm.
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Movies and TV shows made it clear years ago: Watches need to become more than just timepieces. Now, in 2014, your watch really can do more than just tell time. And some of the biggest names in tech are betting that you want just that. Samsung, Sony, and Qualcomm already have devices available, but were narrowly beaten to market by newcomer Pebble.
At CES 2014, Intel unveiled its own prototype smartwatch, while rumors about Apple and Google's own devices continued with no official word.
At this time, device functionality is limited; however, there's no doubt that smartwatches will be just another oart of the giant gadget industry. The adoption may not happen as fast as that of smartphones in most markets, but wearable tech is red hot right now. As the technology gets better and more companies enter the space, we'll be doing more on our wrists than ever before.
Smart Glasses
While Google is the only smart glasses manufacturer fully targeting the average consumer (with its Google Glass project), there are quite a few others out there. Epson, a company known for making printers and projectors, announced its second generation smart glasses, the Moverio BT-200, at CES 2014. Mainly targeting enterprise with business and instructional applications, the BT-200 runs on Android, using an attached remote to interact with the projected interface.
Other smart glasses include Vumix's Glass-like M100 and GlassUp eyeglasses, which seem to act more as a smartphone notification device than a standalone product.
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You shouldn't be surprised to hear that tablet sales continue to rise, while traditional laptop sales remain stagnant. In fact, owning a tablet is now commonplace — right up there with the laptop. But as the technology matures, manufacturers can now fit the power of a laptop into the body of a reasonably lightweight tablet and combine the two devices by including a touchscreen.
With the introduction of Windows 8, this was clearly the future Microsoft saw for the PC.
Intel has been taking charge of this future, promoting a variety of 2-in-1 devices that transform from laptop to tablet. Last year, we gave one away — the Dell XPS 12 — which featured a rotating screen for both functions. Newer 2-in-1 devices, such as the Sony Vaio Tap 11 (pictured), feature a kickstand and detachable keyboard, which makes the device lighter and more pleasant to use as a tablet.
With Apple's own 2-in-1 iPad Pro supposedly in the works, it's only a matter of time before 2-in-1 devices overtake traditional laptop and high-end tablets.
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If you're a gamer, there's a very good chance you've heard of the Oculus Rift. The virtual reality headset takes gaming to a whole new level of immersion by not only completely blocking out any external visuals with the display, but by tracking head movements and syncing them with the game character.
With over $90 million in investments to back it up, the Oculus will spearhead its way into the consumer market in the near future. In fact, the company has recently acquired the support of Valve, developer of the popular game distribution platform, Steam.
For now, only a developer version of the Oculus is available to the public.
Wearable Health/Fitness Devices
When working out, tracking and seeing results are two of the biggest motivators. After breaking your own record for longest run, you can feel satisfied and confident in your abilities. To aid fitness efforts, wearable trackers, such as Fitbit and Jawbone, have made it easy to analyze how effective our workouts are, and how active we are throughout the day.
At CES 2014, the amount of wearable trackers were simply overwhelming. Most came in the form of a semi-fashionable wristband that syncs with your smartphone each day. Others, such as Intel's Smart Earbuds and Lumo's Lift, a sensor that can be clipped to your shirt, show the variety of ways companies are attempting to break into this growing market.
Full Disclosure: HackCollege is partnered with both Intel and Microsoft for separate blogger programs. As a part of these programs, I received devices to better report on Windows software and become acquainted with the latest and greatest PC hardware.
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I will say this —-
Romney's choice of Ryan as VP is one very fascinating move. Ryan is infinitely stronger than Romney in just about every way. Romney is a panty-waist in comparison. Ryan is as far right as they come and contrasts sharply with Romney's past and current profile. I suspect Ryan was chosen not by Romney but rather by the Republican 'base'. I can't see Romney choosing this guy (except for the fact that he'll do whatever is necessary to make a deal and I really do understand that).
Needless to say, I have no respect for Romney but I do have respect for Ryan (though his stated ideology disgusts me).
I don't think they have a chance. I'd hate to be wrong on this because it would mean I had severely misjudged basic human common sense, at least the part that applies to the 'majority' of us.
I guess we'll see.
From Geezer K:
All Ryan has said is he wants to make a six percent cut in the budget and eveyone goes nuts on the other side. What is so radical about that? He is also ready to sit down and discuss it with them, which the other side will not do.
From Geezer R:
To say that 'the other side' will not sit down with him is mistaken. The fundamental policy of the current Republican 'party' is to do anything possible, say anything possible, to defeat Obama in any and every way possible. This has been articulated most magnificently (though not exclusively) by Michelle McConnell. (Sorry, was that supposed to be 'Mitch'?)
I don't know about people who might be going nuts but I will say that Ryan, being one of the last publicly serving acolytes of Ayn Rand, does not own his own mind. He is sharp but not intelligent. He has a mind but it is anchored in the muddy philosophy of a crazed bitch-woman who suffered at the hands of communist men during a terrible childhood.
Ryan's brain has no depth.
He has worked assiduously on a budget plan which, while being a good piece of work, has made no attempt to relate to the real world. It's good only in the sense that it required work to assemble. So did Mein Kampf.
There's really nothing radical about making a 6% cut in the budget. It's just that it is truly stupid.
The solution to our problems here in the U.S. is simple. Go over the 'fiscal cliff'. Suffer for 6 months, and then start standing tall again, slowly but with good muscle. There is no other solution. While in the process of standing tall, fix the freaking tax code. What could be more obvious, or even more simple?
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This is our Ragdoll alter, Skye. We purchased Skye (and his sister, Luna, from a local breeder). Skye's temperment unfortunately was very nasty and aggressive. We only wish that we would have taken the time to attend a couple of cat shows and meet various breeders, and see how the Ragdolls behaved in the show rings, prior to deciding on what breeder to go to! A Ragdoll should never be aggressive or nasty in any way…this is NOT normal Ragdoll behavior! Also, due to our experience with Skye, we always recommend to people to ask the breeder you choose to deal with to see and interact with BOTH parents of the kitten prior to purchasing to make sure that they are not aggressive in any way! We are very sorry that we did not do that!
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Skye's sister, Luna, is a wonderful Ragdoll. She follows me around the whole house, sits next to us on the couch every night, and although she's a bit shy around people she doesn't know, she just loves attention! She's my little baby girl, and we absolutely adore her very much! She sleeps with us in our bed nearly every night, and she loves us playing with her and her toys! It is our undying love for both Skye and Luna, and the Ragdoll breed in general, that we decided to start a very small breeding program of our own to produce the healthiest and friendliest Ragdolls!
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Phenoxyethanol is a popular antibacterial and preservative chemical that is often used in organic and natural skin care products. It is also used in bug repellants and vaccines! This chemical name for it is ethylene glycol phenyl ether or ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, it is an ethoxylated compound that may be contaminated with the carcinogenic toxin 1,4-Dioxane.
According to studies, it affected the brain and nervous system in animals in just moderate doses. It also acted as an endocrine disruptor that caused damage to bladder and acute pulmonary edema in again, animals. When it comes to people, it has been scientifically proven to irritate skin and eyes, and is also classified as an irritant in the European Union, and is restricted for use in Japan as well.
The crazy thing about the findings of the studies is that the US and UK deems it safe up to 1%. However, it obviously isn't if animals are being affected in moderate doses.
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Nearly 70 per cent polling was recorded in the Uttarakhand assembly elections, which sealed the fate of 788 candidates including Chief Minister B C Khanduri and state Congress president Yashpal Arya.
The polling to elect 70 legislators to the state assembly largely remained "incident-free".
About 70 per cent of the 63 lakh voters exercised their franchise till the end of polling at 5 pm, state Chief Electoral Officer Radha Raturi told PTI.
The polling, which began on a dull note in the morning, picked up momentum as the day progressed.
Only 10 per cent polling was recorded during the first two hours till 10 am. However, as the day progressed, the number of voters reaching the polling stations increased.
Tight security arrangements were made for the election, which largely remained incident-free, Raturi said. The counting of votes will take place on March 6.
There are over 63 lakh electorates in the state where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is locked in a close fight with Congress.
Chief Minister B C Khanduri, former chief ministers Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Nityanand Swami and N D Tiwari and Assembly Speaker Harbans Kapoor were among the early voters.
Khanduri, who is BJP's chief ministerial candidate, said, "There is a very good response (from the people for the party)... We feel we will form the government comfortably but again it is for the people to decide."
After casting his vote, senior Congress leader Tiwari told reporters that there are bright chances of a change (of power) in the state. "People have seen the government of other party (BJP) in the past five years. I hope that they would now give a chance to Congress," he said.
The elections will also decide the fate of top state leaders including Khanduri from Kotdwar, Nishank from Doiwala, the Leader of the Opposition Harak Singh Rawat from Rudraprayag and Arya from Baajpur seats.
The main contenders BJP and Congress are both contesting all the 70 seats.
In the outgoing Assembly, the BJP has a strength of 36 members followed by Congress with 20, Bahujan Samaj Party (8) and Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (3) while there are three Independents.
The Election Commission had made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of polling, Raturi said, adding the poll personnel deployed in high-altitude areas were also provided with sleeping bags, snow-boot and jackets.
A total of 75 companies of central paramilitary force besides 10,000 home guards from Uttar Pradesh, 2,000 home guards from Himachal Pradesh were deployed for the election.
9,744 polling booths were set up across 13 districts in the state, of which 1,794 stations were declared as sensitive and 1,252 others as hyper-sensitive.
On the EC directive, all government, non-government offices, schools, colleges, industrial establishments and shops remained close today to ensure that the electorates could exercise their franchise.


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ATHENS, Ohio– The Ohio women's golf team return to action this weekend when they head to Richmond, Ky. to compete in the 2019 Lady Colonel Classic, hosted by Eastern Kentucky. The competition takes place March 29-30 at the 5,885 University Club at Arlington.
Par is set at 72 with Friday's rounds set to begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, with Saturday's final round set to start with an 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Fans will be able to access live scoring HERE.
Competing at this year's event is, EKU, Akron, Austin Peay, Ball State, Belmont, Cleveland State, Cumberlands, Dayton, IUPUI, Northern Illinois, Oakland, Ohio, Tennessee Tech, and Kentucky (individuals only).
Competing for Ohio in this year's event are senior Nicole Smiley (Dublin, Ohio), junior Marissa Balish (Allison Park, Pa.), senior Emily Hughes (Columbus, Ohio), freshman Catherine Loftus (Roswell, Ga.) and senior Chloe McKinzie (Medina, Ohio). Competing unattached is freshman Alicia Porvasnik (Hinckley, Ohio).
This season, Hughes leads Ohio, sustaining a 76.26 stroke average and finishing as Ohio's top-finisher twice. Her stroke average places her at the top of the Mid-American Conference. Smiley, registering as Ohio's top finisher in four tournaments this season including the most recent 2019 Spring Break Shootout, improved to a 77.05 stroke average, moving up to secure third overall in the MAC.
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With half of the nation blanketed in feet of snow and coping with sub-zero temperatures, the trainer has become many triathletes' worst enemy and unfortunate fitness saver. Despite this testy relationship, I have found a way to salvage my training and numbing mind: House of Cards. More specifically, a House of Cards drinking-game-turned-turbo-session. With the third season on its way Feb. 27, there is no better time to Netflix-binge, via bicycle of course.
Introducing the House of Cards binge-watching drinking game turned cycling workout. Patent pending.
(Warning: there may be subtle spoilers.)
This workout may only be completed while binge-watching House of Cards. Preferably for at least 2 hours. Follow these rules:
5 minutes big gear, low cadence – every time Frank uses the rowing machine or Clare goes for a run
30 seconds sprint – every time Frank raps his knuckles
2 minutes out of seat, big gear – every time Frank talks to the camera AND every time Stamper saves the day
1 minute high cadence (120+) – every action related to an extramarital affair AND every time Gillian talks about pregnancy (season 2 only)
2 minutes 100% effort: Freddy's BBQ
Single leg drills – Every time you're grossed out by Zoe's apartment (season 1 only)
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2 wooded lots just south of Stony Lake and a short distance to Lake Michigan. Property has improvements of a well, driveway and a foundation to start a home. This is a great price for two lots with these improvements so close to the lake. A beautiful setting and nice location.
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- Lot Size: 168x193x168x189
- High School: Shelby
- School District: Shelby
- Status: Sold on 1/2/2015
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- Estimated Annual Taxes: $283
- Middle School: Shelby
- Subdivision: O20 - Benona Shelby Clay Banks Grant
- Property ID: 103607571
- Stories: 0
- Lot Area: 0.74 Acres
- County: Oceana
- Elementary School: Shelby
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Lot Description Wooded, Level, Buildable
Mineral Rights Unknown
Other Road Frontage - 168.00, Lot Square Footage - 32234.00
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Sale Conditions None
Street Type Public, Paved
Terms Available Cash/Conventional
Util Avail at Street Electric
Utilities Attached Well, Electric
Waterfront Options: Waterfront Y/N No
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Nassau Cross Country Championships canceled
The Nassau Cross Country Championships, scheduled for yesterday at Eisenhower Park, were canceled, according to Nina Van Erk, Executive Director of Section VIII, Nassau's governing body.
"The meet was canceled because Eisenhower Park is closed to the public," Van Erk said.
An email was sent to Nassau athletic directors late Wednesday to gauge interest in rescheduling the meet for sometime next week, according to Van Erk.
The original meet, scheduled for Nov. 3, was canceled because of superstorm Sandy. Using merged results from the conference championships, held on Oct. 27, Nassau sent the top three teams and five fastest individual runners to last Saturday's state meet in Elma, New York.
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Petula Dvorak: Kids don't care about Santa's skin color
The color of Santa's skin — though a hotly debated topic among adults this week — pretty much means bupkis to the kids mobbing Kris Kringle at a Hyattsville, Md. mall.
That red suit means loot. And it basically ends right there.
"I'm just excited to see him, and I want him to bring me some doll babies," Dae'Lese, 6, said as she waited in line at the Mall at Prince Georges, which features one of the Washington metropolitan region's few African American Santas. But his race wasn't what brought Dae'Lese and her mom, Masche Williams, 26, to the mall.
"I don't care if he's yellow, black, green. And she doesn't care — she's so excited to see him because he brings toys," Williams said.
I took my two blond-haired, pink-cheeked children to this mall Santa, a light-complexioned black man with the requisite white beard and hearty laugh. Would they notice his race?
Nope. They didn't hesitate or comment. They climbed on his knees, smiled for the camera elves and ticked off their wish lists. Their voluminous wish lists.
Okay, their pure, naked greed was embarrassing. But I felt a sense of relief that, unlike Megyn Kelly of Fox News, my children and the other kids in line weren't fixated on Santa's skin color. In our amazingly diverse region, they don't feel any need to declare Santa white. Or any other race or ethnicity.
But the debate does raise an interesting question: Should we rotate Santas on that mall throne to fit our increasingly colorful world? Latino Santa a las dos, Korean Santa until four, then the Senegalese Santa comes.
I spent days trying to find out if these versions of Santa exist. At casting agencies, Santa sourcers said they rarely get ethnically or racially specific requests. I called Latino and Hispanic associations all over the region to see where the best Spanish-speaking Santa could be found.
"Huh. I don't know of any. But that's a good business opportunity," said Michel Zajur, chief executive of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The chamber is aggressive in promoting and linking Latino mentors with kids across the state so they can see success defined by people who look like them. But when it comes to Santa?
"It's not like anyone wants to grow up to be Santa," Zajur said.
The guy at the Korean American Association basically hung up on me when I asked about a Santa representing the large Korean population in our region.
"Sorry, we got cut off," he said when I called him back. "I've never heard of anything like that, but I'll call you back." He never did.
The Mall at Prince Georges deliberately recruits an African American Santa. I asked him whether he believes there is a special spark in the eye of African American children who see a bit of themselves in his face.
"My contract says I can't talk. You have to clear it with the management," he said.
Management didn't want to be dragged into the Santa controversy, but marketing director Victoria Clark said people come from all over specifically to see a black Santa.
"This year, we had someone come from New Jersey just to see him," she said.
Almost all of the parents in the Santa line I talked to said they came to the mall because it's close to their homes, not because they were looking specifically for a black Santa.
At Landmark Mall in Alexandria, Va., the parents hanging around Santa's throne were as diverse as our area. Going down the line, I talked to a mom from Guatemala, one from Saudi Arabia, a dad from Ethiopia and a mom from South Korea.
Only the Ethiopian dad — who remembers seeing Ethiopian Santas in the big cities back home — would consider the skin color of Santa.
And for Kholood Alkhamis, 32, who grew up in Saudi Arabia? "Santa is red and white. Red suit, white beard." Santa didn't come to her house growing up, but she's fine with her child having a Santa — no matter what color — in her life.
Santa didn't come to my childhood home, either. Yes, it was probably about that naughty list. But in my Czech culture, gifts came from Jezisek, or the infant Jesus, who didn't need a sleigh to fly through a snowstorm carrying all those toys!
The basic concept was the same as Santa. There was this magical thing that happens when you're good. And you know how great it feels to get all that stuff? You learn that you have that magical power, too. And slowly, it becomes about giving.
And whether that lesson is taught by a white guy, a brown guy or an infant, it really doesn't matter. Because eventually, it becomes about much more than toys!


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Third Space tour
Third Space is now open to visitors until 10 May 2015. The exhibition features work by Sayed Hasan and Vivienne Rattray and NN is hosting a number of events to accompany the project.
On Friday 10 April at 2pm you can join the Third Space artists with NN's Artistic Director Catherine Hemelryk for an informal tour of the exhibition. Sayed and Vivienne will discuss their works and experiences as they walk through the show and invite the audience to ask questions as they go.
This event is free. To book your place click here.


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Man is a creature of habit. Once he's grown accustomed to something, he will generally not be parted from it willingly. Particularly if it provides a benefit and has stood the test of time, be it a favourite local restaurant or some trusted software. So it's important to combine the new with the established.
With these thoughts in mind Pilz has expanded its range of hardware, but at the same time made sure that every automation function - from the simple to the complex - can be configured universally and uniformly with just one software package.
While the favourite local restaurant offers a variety of individual dishes, there are software tools in the automation sector which are only available in combination with specific hardware. New hardware may be introduced, for example, because a standalone machine has been integrated into an interlinked plant and needs a completely different safety solution. This often means having to get to grips with some new configuration software. The result: greater complexity and higher costs.
This is where the Pilz solution comes in: The range of hardware has been expanded and can be used universally and uniformly with the proven configuration tool for the control system PNOZmulti. As a result, every automation function can be covered - from the simple to the complex. A new addition to the controller range is the configurable safety relay PNOZmulti Mini, which completes the business activities at the smaller end of the range.
The smallest PNOZmulti in the world
The PNOZmulti Mini is the latest addition to the hugely successful PNOZmulti range; with a width of just 45 mm it is considerably smaller than the 134 mm wide PNOZmulti. And it is 100 per cent compatible, which means that it can also be configured using the proven software tool, the PNOZmulti Configurator.
The PNOZmulti Mini was developed mainly for use in stand-alone machines in all areas of engineering. In addition to monitoring safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gates or light beam devices, it can also perform machine control tasks thanks to its logic functions. The PNOZmulti Mini is an attractive economic solution as soon as there are more than two functions to monitor.
The display on the front panel shows information on all signal states as well as error stack entries. Clear, easily understandable diagnostic messages reduce troubleshooting and increase availability. What's more, the user program's CRC check sum and creation date can be read simply by pressing the rotary knob. That way you can quickly detect any changes made in the interim. This increases security against manipulation, which is difficult to achieve via the wiring on classic solutions.
As with the PNOZmulti, the user program is stored on a chip card, so it can easily be transferred from one unit to another. This is of particular interest when servicing, as no software tool is required when exchanging units.
From simple to complex - universal hardware for every automation requirement
In 2002 Pilz launched the first freely configurable safety relay on the market with the PNOZmulti: compact, modular and with configuration software that was child's play to operate. Over the past seven years it has been developed into a configurable control system, thanks to numerous suggestions from users. Now the PNOZmulti series alone offers four different base units: the starter version PNOZmulti Mini, an expandable and networkable version plus two industry-specific types. The latter are designed with appropriate software blocks, specifically for use on presses and burner controls. There's also a wide range of special modules, to detect and monitor speeds, for example. PNOZmulti has proved itself in many areas of automation technology - there are now more than 100,000 base units in use.
And the Swabian family business is continuing the success story of the PNOZmulti with its new automation system PSS4000.
PSS4000 can be used to implement all machine control and safety technology functions, including motion control, diagnostics and visualisation. What's special about it: you can use all the benefits of a decentralised control structure without increasing the complexity, which has been the problem until now. For this is where the software platform PAS4000 comes into play. With this system, users can not only maintain an overview of a decentralised automation system with distributed control functions, but can also create applications quickly and easily.
The range of hardware includes control systems in various performance ratings, for both safety-related and standard control functions. In future one of these will be the PSSuniversal multi, a networked control system for standard and safety, which will provide local safety functions and can be configured via the graphics editor PASmulti. That's why we continued to develop the PNOZmulti Configurator and integrated it into the Pilz Automation Suite (PAS) 4000.
Different hardware, same software
Whether users opt for the PNOZmulti Mini, the PNOZmulti or in future for the PSSuniversal multi, the configuration software and its simple handling will still be the same - irrespective of the hardware. This is a benefit which not only provides a more efficient operation, but also creates flexibility. After all, right at the start of an automation project, who can really name all the functions that will ultimately be needed? If changes are requested - and this mostly occurs in the project phase - it can be difficult to respond with the required flexibility.
These days it is less a matter of the hardware properties and more the functionality and handling, which users can exploit as an opportunity for standardisation and optimisation.
So the simplicity of the PNOZmulti Configurator has made a considerable contribution to the success of the configurable control system. Thanks to its intuitive operation and simplicity, the software tool removes the user's inhibitions in getting to grips with the software.
All the configuration and function elements are available on the full graphics user interface, either as icons or in selection menus. Configuration of the elements is based on the required machine functions and the category that needs to be achieved. All inputs and outputs are free to select and can be linked using logic elements via a simple drag and drop function. Pre-defined, approved function blocks and menus make it as easy as possible for the user.
As safety functions require in-depth specialist knowledge, particularly in their design and implementation, certified safety blocks for hardware and software can make it so much easier to get machinery approved. As the PNOZmulti Configurator requires no programming skills, there is no training requirement and therefore no demand on either time or costs.
From a stand-alone machine to an interlinked plant - once again Pilz provides a universal control solution for safety and automation functions of any magnitude. Whichever hardware the user chooses - the new PNOZmulti Mini, the proven PNOZmulti or in future the control system PSSuniversal multi - the principle and therefore the operation remains the same, and equally simple.
For the sake of standardisation and habit.
Easy to get started
It has a small, compact design and yet the PNOZmulti Mini provides the same digital inputs and outputs as its big brother: 20 safe inputs, 4 safe semiconductor outputs (in accordance with SIL 3, PL e) and 4 test pulse outputs.
Two starter kits can help you get going with the Mini; each contains the safety relay, a USB cable, a chip card with an 8 kB memory capacity plus the licence for the PNOZmulti Configurator. The only difference is the choice between screw terminals or spring-loaded terminals.


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By Luke Anderson
Are you one of those people that really just hates their job? You constantly find yourself looking at the clock, only to find a few minutes have passed (even though it seems like hours since you last looked). Well, here's a clock that might just help you make it through the day.
Every hour, on the hour, this Chococlock delivers a small chocolate treat. Much like a cuckoo clock, it opens a pair of doors to reveal the candy for 30 seconds. Of course if you're not quick, it will simply hide away your treat for another hour. This novelty clock will run you around $40, which is probably more than its worth since it would be much easier to just eat chocolate whenever you wanted.


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The recent reports on BBC Breakfast and news (17/08/15) makes for scary listening. The figure quoted for the number of people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is now over 3.3 million. This costs the NHS £10 billion per year and accounts for approximately 10% of the total bill for prescribed medicine – but this information is nothing new!
The 'Key Statistics on Diabetes' Report (Diabetes UK, December 2011) states that "most health experts agree that the UK is facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes". It added that the figure of 2.9 million in 2011 was expected to reach 5 million by 2025 – from this recent BBC report, that seems to be a conservative assessment! It concludes that if we are to curb this growing health crisis and reduce the number of people dying from diabetes and its complications, we need to increase awareness of risks, bring about wholesale changes in lifestyle, improve self-management among people with diabetes and improve access to integrated diabetes care services. There are many more notable statistics in the report, e.g. the estimated 850,000 people in the UK who have diabetes but have not been diagnosed and more than 1 in 20 has diabetes (diagnosed or undiagnosed). Even more concerning is that the incidence of diabetes in England rises from 4% at age 0-4 to 10.7% at 17 for Type 1 and from 0% to 15.6% for Type 2 for the same age range. We suggest that readers of this article follow up the reports online.
If diabetes is not managed properly there are many serious associated complications e.g. heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease, amputations and premature mortality.
Similarly there are several risk factors that can increase the chances of developing diabetes, e.g. genetics and ethnicity, but the two most potent, particularly for Type 2 are:
a) Obesity – This is the biggest risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. Almost 62% of women and 66% of men in the UK are overweight/obese. In 2009/10 almost 1 in 4 children in England in reception year were overweight/obese. By year 6 this had risen to 1 in 3.
b) Deprivation – The Diabetes UK report stated that deprivation is strongly linked to higher levels of obesity and unhealthy diet and lifestyle. All are inextricably linked to risk of diabetes or serious complications for those already diagnosed.
Bearing in mind that this information has been available for at least the past 4 years, what has the coalition's, and now the Conservative government's, response been?
David Cameron (Prime Minister) – At the last election he promised an extra £8 billion a year for the NHS by 2020. Taking diabetes alone, this is a drop in the ocean.
George Osbourne (Chancellor) – The result of his welfare and tax credit cuts will mean that those on benefits and low incomes having less money to spend on nutritional meals. Forcing families to rely on food banks won't cure obesity Mr Osbourne!
Jeremy Hunt (Health Minister) – Instead of investing in identifying those at risk of diabetes and funding health education programmes, he prefers privatising NHS catering, resulting in warmed up, tasteless and low nutritional food for patients. Instead of working with front line health care professionals he chooses to bully GPs into working a 7-day week, without the resources to match. This is a diet for disaster Mr Hunt!
Nicky Morgan (Education Minister) – She has continued the work of her 'illustrious' predecessor by putting extra pressure on teachers and students to adjust to a new narrower curriculum, changing grading from letters to numbers and forcing schools into Academy status. This means schools have less time and money to educate students on a healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise, that prepares them for adulthood and parenthood.
So, what can the Labour Party do?
Nationally, we can begin by opposing the Conservative ideology of austerity wherever that detracts from meeting the challenge of dealing with the devastating effects of diabetes.
Locally, we have already begun by fulfilling our commitment to visiting and supporting the work of local youth organisations. We would particularly like to recognise those such as Bicester Athletics Club, Bicester Boxing Club and Bicester Blue Fins, who encourage their members to aspire to a healthy lifestyle, featuring a healthy diet, exercise and self-discipline.
If we face up to the challenges of dealing with diabetes now, not only do we have the chance to save the NHS from financial crisis, but also we can take pride in creating a fitter and healthier current generation that is less of a burden to the ones that come after.


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"It's okay if you don't have fancy slacks," Elder Daniels said. "Just wear whatever you feel is nice. Lots of people wear jeans to church."
Rodrigo shifted uncomfortably in his chair, pensive. "I'd feel uncomfortable being there in jeans. When I can save up enough money to buy some nice slacks, then I'll come to church."
I remember clearly my first Sunday in Guatemala. The guy next to me at church decided it was too hot so he took off his shirt. Belly hanging out, that's how he spent the rest of the day. And the first time I baptized someone—she wore a bright yellow Corona Light t-shirt to her own baptismal service. Nobody besides me seemed to notice because nobody cared. Rodrigo cared about slacks, though. I seemed to really matter to him.
"I'll lend you a pair until you can buy some for yourself," I said.
A smile ran across his face. "Bien."
Rodrigo was about my age, in his early twenties. I was a good six inches taller and forty pounds larger than him, but rolling up the bottoms and wearing a good belt could fix that. Plus, it made more sense to lend my pants than those of my companion because Elder Daniels had three inches and forty pounds on me.
I brought him a pair of pants later that day for him to wear on Sunday. Elder Daniels and I were excited for him to finally come to church, but alas, he still didn't come.
When we went by his place to check up on him we were told he wasn't there. When we came back later in the day, he wasn't there again… and again and again and again.
"I'm beginning to think he told his family to always tell the gringos he's never home," Elder Daniels said.
"I don't get it. I thought things were going so well."
"I did too. Who knows?"
We stopped going out of our way to stop by his house, but as missionaries we spent fourteen hours out of the day on our feet, walking the streets of Guatemala city, so we often found ourselves walking past his house. Still, every day we got the same response until…
"Should we knock again or just give up?" I asked.
"It's not just about him avoiding us. The dude stole your pants," Elder Daniels said.
"You're right. Ya never mess with a man's pants."
I made my way to Rodrigo's front gate, but before I could knock we heard someone yell hello from down the street.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Elder Daniels asked.
The voice calling to us was from a girl we knew from church—a pretty girl. We hoped she would be willing to knock and ask for Rodrigo. She did.
As always, Rodrigo wasn't the one to answer the door, but he was soon summoned.
"Well hello there," he said, his eyebrows about to leap off his forehead. "What's your name?"
He was leaning with one elbow against the door frame, striking his most sexy pose. Apparently she wasn't impressed, because she simply pointed to the two white guys standing four feet away, smiled, turned her back, and walked away without saying a single word.
The elbow supporting him in the door frame dropped to his side as he stood straight up. "You didn't have to do that. I would have answered the door."
"Can I just have my pants back, please?"
"I don't have them anymore."
"Yes, you do."
"No, I don't."
"Please, just give them back. We're not going away until we get them."
"They're not here."
"Okay. We'll come back tomorrow and every day until we get them back."
That's what we did. It became a battle of who could be more stubborn—the two large gringos constantly stopping by or Señor Neverhome. Eventually we caught him alone with nobody else there to answer the door and send us away.
"Why do you guys keep coming by? I'm not going to go to church with you."
"We figured that much out already. I just want my pants."
"What pants?"
"Come on, just give me my pants back."
"I don't have them."
"Yes, you do."
"You guys are jerks, aren't you?"
"I guess so."
He looked me in the eye, studying me. He could see we weren't going to go away. Finally, without saying anything, he turned and walked back into the house.
"Do you think he's gonna…?" I began to ask, but when I turned to Elder Daniels, he was gone. Gone gone gone. I spun around, looking in every direction, but he was gone… just like my pants. That was odd. Missionary companions never leave one another's side, not even for a minute. But that's exactly what happened. Vanished.
"Here. Take 'em." I heard Rodrigo's voice from behind me through his door. He flung the slacks through the door then slammed it shut. That was the last I ever heard from him.
I held my once beautiful slacks up to measure the damage. There was no hope for them. They were completely caked in mud with large holes in each knee at least four inches in diameter.
"Sorry about that." Elder Daniels was walking toward me with a sheepish grin on his face.
"What do you make of this?" I held up the pants.
"My guess is he wore them playing soccer or something."
"Why would he do that? Borrow my slacks just to play soccer in them?"
"Beats me. Maybe he was on his way to church when an emergency soccer game broke out."
"So where did you go just now? I turned around and you were gone."
"You only know the missionary Elder Daniels. Back before I came here… man, you think I'm a hothead now… whew. I had to leave because as soon as I saw that guy's face poke out that door… I had to get outta here or I was going to punch a hole in his face."
I could never wear the pants again, but that didn't mean they needed to go in the garbage. A teenage boy I knew from the neighborhood made good use of them—as cutoffs, of course, and with a good belt. True story.


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Personal Tutoring Record Keeping
Guidance on Personal Tutoring Record Keeping
Online e:Vision personal tutorial records tool
A new online system for recording tutorials is now live.
Here are links to guidance for staff and students on how to use the tool:
Guidance for Tutors:
Staff- Personal Tutorial System e:Vision Guidance Video and Manual
(University staff login required)
Guidance video for Tutees:
Purpose of record keeping
You should complete a record of your personal tutorial meetings after each meeting. This should be done via the the e:Vision portal. The student has the option to, either, agree the record at the end of the meeting, or to login into e:Vision at a later date to confirm their agreement.
Students when they commence their programme and register do agree to the following statement about the terms and conditions related to information they provide the University and data protection:
to deliver your programme and provide educational services to you, to administer your studies, to provide you with University facilities and services, to monitor your performance and attendance, to provide you with support, to conduct research and to identify ways to enhance learning, teaching, assessment and the broader student experience
It is important in the first meeting with students to outline the fact that tutorials are important even when things are going well. Link this to providing a reference at the end of the programme. Do tell students that records are kept about the topics of the overall discussion but not the actual detail.
Individual Tutorials
It is recognised that students will share a range of issues with you in a tutorial and you are not expected to detail all of this. What is required is that you provide the date of the tutorial and whether this took place face to face, by phone or on skype. In terms of additional information you should record the key areas you focused on so for example:
- the student's progression and any assessment results
- any issues around their study approach
- if they have any issues such as personal or illness these do not need detailing it is sufficient to say personal and then record any advice you have given
- If you have asked a student to seek advice from a specific service (ie student counselling, mental health or learning success) then this should be included but again not the detail
If you have advised a student to seek support from another service it would be useful to e-mail the student within two weeks to ask if they have sought the help you advised so you have some feedback about this.
The details of the meeting should be recorded by the personal tutor in the e:Vision tool and agreed by the student. The student has the option to agree them at the time of the meeting or to agree them at a later date via e:Vision.
Any additional documents (for example: follow up emails sent) should also be uploaded to the e:Vision tool.
It is important that the student is aware of the record keeping process.
Group Tutorials
Groups tutorials should also be recorded on the e:Vision tool indicating who attended and the topics discussed.
Non-Attendance at Tutorials
If students do not attend tutorials and they have not sent apologies you should e-mail them to ask about their attendance. It might be that their absence is for good reason but it is important they know their absence has been noted and recorded.
There is a section to record non-attendance in the e:Vision tool