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Home and Applets > References > Rotary Echo
Despite the name of this sequence, we do not perform an echo experiment because the signal is observed at the end of two consecutive pulses of opposite phase.
References containing data and graphs that can be simulated with the rotary-echo applets, in order to determine the quadrupole coupling from a featureless NMR lineshape, are provided:
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Determination of spin-5/2 quadrupolar coupling with two-pulse sequences,
Solid State NMR 2, 165-180 (1993).
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Measurement of the quadrupolar coupling with two pulses of opposite phase (PDF article, 526 Kb),
J. Magn. Reson. 94, 258-267 (1991).
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|Jim McElwain. Image via dailyjournal.net.
McElwain led the Gators to a 10-3 overall record, a 7-1 conference record, an SEC East title, and a invitation to the 2016 Citrus Bowl.
Two other Florida coaches were named SEC Coach of the Year in their first season in Gainesville. Ray Graves received the title in 1960, and Steve Spurrier did the same in 1990.
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Internal pressure release for structures
The primary function of the WINDWORKER was to reduce the build-up of internal pressure within the interior of structures in the event of any destructive wind forces as a means of assisting in the prevention of loss of roof cladding from buildings.
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With such storms occurring throughout many parts of the world, the WINDWORKER is suitable for buildings in countries that experience those conditions.
To date the WINDWORKER has been in 26 cyclones in the Australian and south west Pacific regions without loss to either property or to the product.
It has been shown that buildings that have an exhaust system during cyclones, hurricanes and storms release the internal pressure to assist in preventing loss of roof cladding. Ventilators other than the Windworker tend to lose the upper section leaving only a base. Unfortunately water damage then enters.
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Taste world class wines when your palate is at it's best. Travel through the Kawerau Gorge and learn about the history of the region on this scenic tasting tour.
A great sampler for those limited by time. We will return you back in time for other afternoon activities.
- Wine tasting at a minimum of three wineries
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Labor Day weekend has long been a big week for car sales, but according to Edmunds.com, you may be able to save really big if you look into leftovers — that is, outgoing 2016 models scheduled to be phased out or redesigned for 2017.
Per the car shopping site, dealers will be looking to get rid of these vehicles at steep discounts (think thousands of dollars) as they try to clear out their lots to make room for shiny, new 2017 models. And you don't need to feel too behind the times for buying a car that's last year's news.
"Even though these vehicles are being redesigned or going away altogether, they still have the same great technology and performance that you'd find in most new cars, but at a much better value," Ron Montoya, senior consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com, said in a press release. "Bargain hunters are strongly encouraged to consider these vehicles."
Edmunds identified nine vehicles in particular that are going at a good price relative to their MSRP, based off of the Price Promise deals listed on its site. Note: Some of the discounts are regional, so it's still a good idea to comparison shop for car deals in your area. And it's best to avoid buying a car outside of your budget just because you can get a good discount.
With that in mind, here are the five most lucrative leftover vehicles.
1. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Edmunds spotted a number of deals for $7,000 to $10,000 off the soon-to-redesigned luxury sedan's $71,175 MSRP.
2. 2016 Hyundai Genesis Sedan
Up for rebranding as the Genesis G80, this sedan is going for $3,000 to $5,500 less than its $49,800 MSRP in certain areas.
3. 2016 Buick LaCrosse
Edmunds is seeing deals for as much as $6,200 off the $38,982 MSRP on the entry-level full-size sedan getting a redesign in 2017.
4. 2016 Cadillac SRX
The luxury SUV is going for $8,000 off its $56,380 MSRP, once the incentives are factored in. It's being replaced by the 2017 Cadillac XT5.
5. 2016 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Scheduled for a 2017 redesign, the 2016 Impreza is going for $900 to $1,100 less than its $22,052 MSRP. But, according to Edmunds, San Franciscans can get the real deal — saving as much as $2,300.
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Of course, it can pay to do your research and comparison shop before hitting a dealership, no matter what area you're in or what car you're looking to buy. It's a good idea to think about your monthly payments versus price, so you know exactly what the car is going to cost you over the life of the loan — and you don't overextend yourself.
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QFS 50 - Scribing engine connecting rods
The QFS 50 is a specific, fiber-laser-based production solution for scribing engine connecting rods. In doing this, the laser process is adjusted for the specific materials used in the connecting rods. In combination with the processing head FLBK SC, the QFS 50 meets the high demands of automobile engine production.
The complete solution consists of the air-cooled fiber laser unit and the motorized processing head. An OEM solution based on 19 inch modules is available, if required.
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- Average power, max.: 50 W
- Pulse frequency: 50 to 200 kHz
- Diameter of connecting rod eye: > 35 mm
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- Scribing whole engine blocks
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To curb imports and promote domestic manufacturing, the Indian Government carried out an import analysis of textile and apparel imports. Imports of intermediate goods viz. fibre and yarn have a share of 43 per cent (approx.) in India's overall textile and apparel imports, Minister of State of textiles Ajay Tamta said in written replies in the Lok Sabha.
To curb textile imports, the government raised the basic customs duty (BCD) from 10 per cent to 20 per cent on: 298 man-made fabric (MMF) fabric lines w.e.f. October 27, 2017; 5 Silk fabric lines w.e.f. February 2, 2018; and 504 lines w.e.f. July 16, 2018, comprising 22 fabric lines, 383 apparel lines, 75 carpet lines, 9 made-ups and 15 other lines.
Further, the government has imposed anti-dumping duty on import of linen yarn from China and nylon filament yarn from Vietnam and the EU w.e.f. October 19, 2018 and October 6, 2018 respectively. During April-October 2018, rupee has depreciated by 6.7 per cent to Rs. 68.8/$ (average) as compared to Rs. 64.5/$ (average) during April-October 2017. During April-October 2018, India's textile and apparel exports stood at $22.9 bn as compared to $22.3 bn during same period last year. In 2017-18, India's textile and apparel imports stood at $7.339 bn, compared to $6.293 bn in 2016-17.


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Leave it to Dr. Sam Antar to keep a topic light, elegant, and entertaining while still very educational. Thanks for a great Senior Grand Rounds!
SGR - Transplant Emergencies
In our last Senior Grand Rounds, Dr. Colton Langridge discussed transplant emergencies. Check out his picture summary below. Next up will be Dr. Sam Antar.
MegaShelter Demobilizing this Week
The MegaShelter is scheduled to demobilize this week after a huge contribution to the community affected by Hurricane Harvey. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and our disaster team. So far, there have been over 2500 patient encounters at the facility.
AliEM Publication - SplintER
In a new series from AliEM, chief residents combined to help improve splinting and orthopedic care in the ED. Including contributions from our very own Dr. Hockstein, this should be a great guide to your orthopedic care. Click the image to check it out.
Max continues his weekly conference summaries. Below is the abbreviated version (edited by our webmaster)
Transplant emergencies
1) Fever - only 50% of transplant patients with infection have fever, don't rely on fever!
2) Rejection rates - kidney 20%, heart and lungs 30%, liver 66%
Ultrasound updates
1) Supraclavicular CVC -The landmark for needle insertion is posterior to the clavicle at the middle/medial third (point needle towards the ipsilateral sternoclavicular joint)
2) US-guided vs landmark guided CVC placement - 12% reduction in unsuccessful line attempts and 71% fewer IJ complications when US is used over a blind technique.
Developing world EM
1) Congenital hypothyroidism - failure to meet developmental milestones, thickened skin, increased abdominal girth, and macroglossia.
2) Conjunctival suffusion - red conjunctiva without inflammatory exudate. Seen in Weil's disease (severe Leptospirosis). Treatment(like any other weird disease) is doxycycline and/or penicillin G.
3) Scrub typhus -Transmitted by mites, presents with rapid onset fever, headache, altered mental status, and inoculation eschar. Again, doxycycline.
1) Ultra-simple Brugada criterion - R wave to peak time (RWPT) of > 50ms predicts ventricular tachycardia.
2) Unclear regular wide complex tachycardia origin - when in doubt, treat as ventricular tachycardia!
Dissociated ramblings
1) Torsades de Pointes - for polymorphic VT from long QT syndromes, after Magnesium, consider overdrive pacing and chronotropic support (isoproterenol, epinephrine).
3) Propofol infusion syndrome - acute refractory bradycardia and eventual asystole in patients on >4mg/kg/hr for two days in the presence of metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, hyperlipidemia, and fatty liver. Max continues his weekly conference summaries. Below is the abbreviated version from our webmaster.
One of our finest residents, Dr. Sciano, reviewed the crashing trauma patient and the upcoming literature on the subject. Thanks for a great grand rounds!
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So, I'm going to include the links here and then plug this post into my pintrest board. Hopefully it'll work! ^_^ It should... so long as I can get a picture in here. ;)
just a picture so I can put this on pintrest
Beehive Banana Muffins: made with a strussel topping (using honey cheerios)
Carrot Cake Cookies: with oatmeal, nuts, and spices. can't go wrong!
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Web-Desk: According to media reports, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) graduated student Fida Hasan has been diagnosed blood cancer, and details reveal that his poor parents are unable bear expenditures of his treatment.
Fida hails from district Nagar, Gilgit Baltistan.
Furthermore, Fida completed his education career through scholarships, his parents appealed government to arrange treatment for their son.
Shukat Khanam hospital(Cancer hospital in Lahore) doctors apprised Fidas relative that the patient is at 4th stage of cancer, therefore his free treatment is not possible in hospital.
However, it is appealed by Fidas brother to donate money so that his brother could be saved.
Hamid Hussain, patients brother has shared information about bank details where donors can donate or the treatment of Fida Hussain.
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The case is 100% genuine and the patient needs our support.
Hospital sources confirm about expected expenditures to be incurred is PKR 1.5 million.


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Welcome to Kingdom Kids Saturday Night! We are the children's program for Harvest Embrace, the Saturday night service. Our mission and vision are these four things:
Igniting faith
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We believe that every child has the right to a full-opportunity experience of the gospel message. Here at Kingdom Kids Saturday Night, we long to share the story of God's plan for salvation, and help children to apply it to their lives through exciting hands-on lessons for ages 0-10. Every child is welcomed with open arms by the Father. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matt 19:14 NIV)
Come and join us as we did deep into that love and see young hearts captivated by the Father!
-Blessings, Kingdom Kids Team


text: The Design Assembly Collection blends forward fashion design with a street sensibilitydelivering style, detailed. Combining the comfortable, cozy, and oversized fit that we love in mens clothing with a detailed, feminine touch, the Design Assembly Legend Stamp Long Sleeve Boyfriend T-Shirt is a heavyweight 100% cotton jersey long sleeve boyfriend tee with left chest and back graphics. Model is 5 feet 9 inches tall and wearing a size Small.


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This Shellfish allergy namelabels pack is a great value, ideal sized pack of name labels for children and the elderly with a Shellfish allergy.
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Food Grade Mineral Oil, Wood & Bamboo Cleaner / Protectant – 3 x 8oz Bottles
Wood and bamboo are a natural and attractive choice for cutting boards and many other kitchen utensils and items. Without treatment, ordinary washing can dry out
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Along Paseo San Juan, one of the most central and well-connected points of the city, just five minutes walking of the famous Born district, there is this fantastic and fully refurbished apartment of the Eixample. IT has hydraulic floors fully restored and original ceilings and mosaic farm. The property of 130m2 is distributed in two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite, dressing room, fully equipped kitchen and a living room with a quiet and enjoyable terrace overlooking a courtyard. It has gas heating and air conditioning and includes maid service and supplies in the rental price,
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Senator John Cornyn is famous for a lot of things, and not just fightin' heathens and hellions and all kinds of crime.
But just when you thought he had exhausted his skill set, a new superpower emerges. Now, it turns out, Cornyn can see into the future.
The Senator sent out a statement analyzing President Obama's State of the Union speech yesterday (shockingly, he was underwhelmed).
Cornyn said the speech was "clearly well delivered."
Only problem was, Cornyn issued the statement before Obama gave the speech.
Politico's Ben Smith noted Cornyn's "prescience."
Cornyn embargoed his comments until after the speech, but Smith doesn't believe in that kind of thing unless he has agreed to it: "[A]s I've written before, embargoes are agreements, not unilateral demands in press releases," he says.
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Embargoed statements are common in the political world and elsewhere, and copies of the State of the Union were available prior to it being given.
But usually that means politicians go after the content of the speech, not the performance of it.
We imagine Cornyn would have been mightily embarrassed if a drunken Obama had stuttered, stumbled and slurred his way through the thing.
Well no, Cornyn would probably have been pleased as punch, actually. But as he foresaw, such a thing didn't happen.


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Two teens were killed and another injured in a crash Saturday night in Union, Maine, police said.
WCSH 6 reports the crash happened near midnight on Wonlton's Mill Road.
Officials report that an officer attempted to stop the vehicle speeding before the crash, but the driver didn't respond to the officer's signals.
The latest news from around the state
The officer at the scene followed the vehicle until it was out of sight, later finding it crashed about two miles along. Both teens in the front of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. The third teen was transported for medical attention.
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Check out this girl discuss space in various video games.
Check out this girl discuss space in various video games.
[SPOILERS ALERT] If you like anime and haven't seen this move yet go watch it. It was good. I recommend it.
Naussica, a young kindhearted princess of the valley of the winds gets caught up in a conflict between two large empires fighting over resources in a post apocalyptic world. The story is set in a semi – steampunk like world where medieval and modenish, technology are combined in a unique hybrid. Meanwhile a large toxic forest slowly grows taking over the land year by year. Actually, the forest was set in motion to purify the earth from the pollution of mankind, but it also happens to be toxic to us and filled with massive insects that drive the process. In any case, when a giant warrior from olden days is discovered with the power to inflict nuclear destruction upon the earth, one of the empires wants to use it to obliterate the other empire and the forest. However, plans go wrong when the vessel carrying it crashes in the Valley of the Winds due to the insects which defend the forest. The empire then invades the valley and drags Naussica and her people into the conflict. She then through great acts of heroism and some prophetic fulfillment has to accomplish the challenge of stopping both the empires and the insects of the forest from completely overrunning and destroying her valley, in the process sacrificing herself to stop the swarming insects and in doing so demonstrates her love and goodness. She is then reanimated by the giant insects and the world is more or less saved.
Overall the story is an excellent one of heroism, self sacrifice, love (but only a hint of romantic), and epic determination. Naussica is an excellent representation of a classic heroine who embodies all of the best qualities of humanity and fulfills a prophetic mission. She demonstrates through her act of self sacrifice and kindness towards all what love really means and shows how to live it out.
I enjoy a good anime, and as as far as they go I'll give this one a 7 / 10.
One last side note, the film is based off of a manga series, so if you like manga graphic novels you can read this one as well. I haven't read it but I hear it's decent although somewhat different from the film.
You can check out the IGN wiki HERE and my work is spread through out but includes, Duke, Barrel Roll, DDP, Comic Oddities and plenty more. Of course I'm not the only one who worked on those entries, but at least other than Duke, I started those entries and did the majority of the work on them.
I found their wiki layout really smooth and easy to use. It was my first time editing a wiki but their was a prize on the line so I put in a few hours, sometimes just adding trivia to existing characters others just creating an unfleshed out stub using the suggest format so that others could fill in, but i loved getting into details as much as possible.
I ended up being a winner, and the wiki contest and the wiki itself were announced months ago but i hesitated to mention it on here as it took well past what the rules stated to find out who the winners were, and then even longer to receive prizes. I have no idea if this was the usual for IGN, but the silence went on long enough I haven't bothered to continue editing, although I'm really thankful for the prize, and now that it's cleared up might resume doing so. I wonder if something else was going on in the background? I know IGN was bought out this year.
Whatever the reason, the slow experience might give you pause if your after a prize, but the wiki contents are great and it's not to late to keep making it interesting.
I've been way behind here, but here is the first Nerdiversity podcast is up. You may remember that I've teamed with Jaxs Trugrave and this podcast. Names changed along the way and I didn't make it to the first recording, but we working on some changes behind the scenes. The topic is broad as the panelists tackle their favorite sci-fi movies. Give it a listen by CLICKING HERE and CLICK HERE to leave feedback on the forums.
It's full of great one-liners such as, "I bet an Ewok would taste great."


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Rating Revaluation 2017
On 1st April 2017 all non-Domestic properties in England and Wales will receive a new Rateable Value (RV) which will apply to calculate the amount of their Business Rates payable from that date and for at least the next five years.
After rental, Business Rates is normally the second largest property based outgoing for a business and so it makes sense to keep this to a minimum and to ensure that you are not overpaying on your Business Rates. Kingston can assist in this matter by providing advice as to the correct level of your Rateable Value and to lodge an Appeal upon your behalf to challenge the level of the Rateable Value and obtaining a reduction.
We have provided a Rating Appeal service for our Clients on a nationwide basis for several years and have saved our Clients hundreds of thousands of pounds. Examples of our recent successes are as follows.
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There are many threats today to veteran and ancient trees from introduced pests and diseases. The most well-known of these is probably Chalara Ash Dieback, but additional areas of concern are Acute Oak Decline, Phytophthoras and other diseases that are knocking on the shores of our islands including threats to sweet chestnut (blight) and plane trees (Plane Wilt).
The Ancient Tree Forum initially established a working group on Chalara Ash Dieback, which formulated a position statement on managing the threat to ancient and veteran ash trees from Chalara ash dieback .
The group now has a wider tree biosecurity remit and has become the Pest and Disease working group. In December 2014 it made a response to the government's consultation on a Pest Risk Analysis of Acute Oak Decline.
One of the ways in which the Ancient Tree Forum raises awareness of pests and diseases affecting veteran trees is by publishing articles in the specialist press. These include:
- Article on powdery mildew of oak by Ancient Tree Forum co-optee David Lonsdale, published in the Arb magazine in the Spring of 2016,
- Article on oak jewel beetle and acute oak decline by Ancient Tree Forum trustee Keith Alexander, published in the Arb magazine in the summer of 2015,
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According to research from the Centers for Disease Control's Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, over 800,000 Americans may be affected with Chronic Fatigue syndrome. Of this number, as many as 80% have not received a formal diagnosis, making the disease a silent, but considerable, public health concern.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating, ongoing condition which causes individuals to feel overwhelming exhaustion for no apparent reason. Because the condition is made worse by physical or mental strain, people with severe chronic fatigue syndrome may be unable to work. The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are not fully understood, which means doctors diagnose it based on the presence of symptoms and exclusion of other medical disorders, rather than through specific clinical testing. Many other illnesses have symptoms which resemble chronic fatigue syndrome and would have to be excluded as the cause of a person's symptoms. These include depression, sleep disorders, diabetes, lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and others. The criteria for a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome typically includes six months or more of ongoing, debilitating fatigue with no organic cause, accompanied by four or more of the following:
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Does Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Qualify for Disability Benefits?
It is possible to secure disability benefits if you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, however, because the disease is so poorly understood, thorough medical documentation is required. To qualify for chronic fatigue syndrome disability benefits, you'll need to demonstrate that your condition is expected to keep you from working your current job or performing any other job for a year or more. Acceptable evidence may include all medical records from the disease's onset to the present, including bloodwork and lab results, hospitalization records and physician's reports.
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Chronic fatigue syndrome disability benefits are processed under one of two federal programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you have worked and paid into Social Security previously for a specified number of hours, you should apply to SSD. Individuals without a demonstrable work history can apply under SSI.
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I always thought that those yellow bracelets everyone was wearing for a while were lame, to be honest. You know the ones: remember? Then the trend somehow became even more unlikely, with people wearing all different shades of rubber on their wrists. Yeah, all lame, I thought. Also, I don't know if Joakim Noah is homophobic, or otherwise bigoted. Related things. In fact, the latter explains the former. How?
Well, Lance Armstrong is a cheater. Maybe. I don't know. Neither do you. You may know that Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor. I personally am less sure that he's one then that several people who I do know, personally, are. You probably know a cancer survivor. I bet they never asked you to wear a yellow bracelet.
So why did people do so when Lance asked them to? Because they enjoy bicycle racing? Of course not; the one thing that practically all North Americans agree on is that bicycle racing is not a spectator sport. Whatever the reason, I hope it is not because they assumed that Mr. Armstrong had made his spectacular return to competitive athletics without benefit of biochemical technology. This would be naïve. Competitive cycling is one of the several sports in which steroids and other performance enhancing drugs became normal, before our society's collective feigning of shock.
Noah called somebody 'fag' or 'faggot.' He yelled it at a heckler. It may have just been my imagination, but in the next moment I thought I caught a glimpse of young Joakim catching a glimpse of himself in the cosmic reflector (in this case personified by a television camera directly across from him), and wishing he could hide under his chair, before he realized that the past could never be undone and he was just going to have to hope no-one was paying attention. Well unfortunately, lots of people were paying attention. And that's what's really sad. Not the slur. Not the cheating. Those are just people doin' stuff. People not doin' stuff, while claiming they're doin' stuff, is actually worse.
It is not sporting to associate someone with their worst moment, particularly if it seems isolated, has unusual context, or some other mitigating factor. Furthermore, obsessing over an individual's transgression is not the same as doing something about it. Just like wearing rubber bands and, all too often, 'raising awareness,' are not the same as doing something about a problem.
Cancer and homophobia are problems worth our time and effort. Cheating in sports, obviously less so. Ought we to endorse or disavow misters Armstrong or Noah for their actions? Of course not. We don't know them. What possible relevance could our endorsement or disavowal have? It is relevant only to ourselves, as a method of avoiding the issues.


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You likely give careful consideration to your child's nutrition, safety and schooling. But, did you know the simple plastic toys they play with each day may pose a danger to their health and wellness?
Unfortunately, the chemicals found in your child's toys may also inhabit your floors, kitchen storage, shower curtains and laundry detergents.1 Some chemicals are so dangerous they have been banned from use in consumer products, and others just from use in children's products.
Chemicals that have been banned in children's toys may be used in flooring where your child crawls, and may be absorbed through their hands and ingested or inhaled via dust.
One of the world's largest chemical companies is now fighting to continue use of phthalates — chemicals with known endocrine disrupting effects. Children, whose neurological and endocrine systems are still developing, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of phthalates.
ExxonMobil is the world's largest publicly held gas and oil company. Its CEO, Rex Tillerson, has spent years prioritizing corporate interests over those of consumers and the environment.
Tillerson joined the company in 1975. A recent report demonstrates the petroleum company understood the link between fossil fuel use and warming climate as early as 1977.2
In the following years, the company attempted to refute the idea, protecting their interest in the oil industry.3 Only recently did they publicly acknowledge the link and appear to be in support of finding a solution.
However, while ExxonMobil has a significant financial stake in the production of fossil fuel to generate energy for cars and manufacturing, they also produce other products.
More than 25 percent of their $16 billion net profit in 2015 resulted from the sales of other petroleum-based products, including plastics, batteries, synthetic fibers, household detergents and tires.4 One of the chemicals produced by ExxonMobil is the family of phthalates, chemicals used to make plastic pliable.
Since the health risks from exposure to phthalates are significant, Congress limited or banned the use of several phthalates in 2008. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) was also directed to investigate whether more should be removed from children's products.
In their final report in 2014, the CPSC recommended banning eight phthalates from children's toys. However, despite the mandated timeframe of 180 days in 2014, the CPSC has yet to finalize their ban.
Instead, ExxonMobil continues to insist the product produces no harm and has been working hard to reverse the committee decision. According to Eve Gartner, an Earthjustice attorney:5
"Exxon has been sending letters, having meetings, they're just constantly in CPSC's face in a way designed to suggest that, if you go the wrong way on this, we're going to sue you."
"Exxon has been sending letters, having meetings, they're just constantly in CPSC's face in a way designed to suggest that, if you go the wrong way on this, we're going to sue you."
Phthalates are also called plasticizers as they are added to plastics to make them more pliable. There are approximately a dozen different types of phthalates, most having a different method of entering your body and different health effects.6
Most of the phthalates are grouped into low or high molecular weight, depending upon their atomic weight (the weight of atoms in a molecule).
Although most phthalates have a half-life of 24 to 48 hours, recent studies have detected a toxic load of phthalates in urine, blood and breast milk. Higher levels are evident in people who eat from fast food restaurants as the food is packaged in plastic and/or non-stick wrappers.7
You may be exposed to phthalates through the air you breathe, food and water, cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products. Vinyl products and other plastic materials also leak phthalates into your environment and increase your exposure.8
Children are exposed through teething toys, plastic toys, breathing household dust or through the use of medical devices.
Although the chemicals break down and are excreted within 96 hours, your constant exposure to products made with phthalates virtually guarantees the chemicals remain in your body. Since the chemicals are lipid soluble, they're stored in your fat cells and, when released, contribute to the level of phthalates found in your urine.9
Phthalates that fall into the low molecular weight category may be absorbed through your skin. These types of phthalates are commonly found in personal care products. Unfortunately, these chemicals also make it easier for your body to absorb other chemicals.10
A 2015 study demonstrated the phthalates found in the air could also be absorbed through the skin.11
Phthalates are one of the most pervasive of all known endocrine disruptors. According to estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 470 million pounds of phthalates are produced every year.12
Since phthalates are so prevalent in personal care products, women tend to have higher levels in their system than men.
Phthalates are known endocrine disruptors, meaning they are chemicals that interfere with the function of your body's endocrine system. As a whole, your endocrine system is instrumental in regulating your growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, tissue function and mood.
From animal studies, scientists have discovered many of the mechanisms used by chemicals that disrupt your endocrine system and how they alter your hormone functions. Many of these discoveries have been made in the past two decades.13
As a general rule, these chemicals mimic natural hormones, thereby tricking your body into an exaggerated response. For instance, chemicals that mimic estrogen may trigger growth of breast cancer cells that depend on estrogen.
They may also block hormones from reaching receptors, reducing the response to a stimulus, such as blocking growth hormone needed for normal development.14
In other cases, chemical endocrine disruptors may directly inhibit or stimulate your hormonal system and cause an under or overproduction, such as an underactive or overactive thyroid. Chemicals may also block the way your natural hormones or receptors are made or controlled, such as altering liver metabolism.15
In animals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been found to affect reproduction.16 Although some disappear from nature quickly, others endure. Aquatic animals, and especially carnivores, have been significantly affected by chemical pollution, as they are at the top of the food chain where higher levels of chemicals build up over time.
Other changes in wildlife populations that have been traced back to endocrine-disrupting chemicals include:17
Baltic seal population reduction
Eggshell thinning in birds of prey
Alligator population decrease in a polluted lake
Frog population decrease
Male sex organs on female marine animals such as whelks and snails
Negative effects on fish reproduction and development
In a study led by environmental health scientist Richard Pilsner, Ph.D., at the University of Massachusetts, researchers determined that a father's preconception exposure to phthalates led to a pronounced decrease in blastocyst quality.18 Once fertilization of the egg is achieved, the zygote begins to divide or cleave.19 This happens repeatedly in the first three to five days. At this point the embryo becomes a hollow ball of cells called a blastocyst. It is at this stage in vitro fertilization is attempted.
The study evaluated immature eggs from 50 couples undergoing in vitro fertilization. There were 761 oocytes, or immature eggs, in the study, of which only 184 developed well enough to be transferred to the prospective mother. The researchers found an inverse association between men who had high levels of phthalates in their urine and the development of high-quality blastocysts.20
In other studies, researchers have linked female exposure to phthalates with altered genital formation in baby boys.21,22 More specifically, boys born with a shorter anogenital distance and a smaller penis. The former is a marker for endocrine disruption and potentially infertility.
Longer anogenital distances are associated with improved ability to father a child and may predict reproductive potential.23 Shanna Swan, Ph.D., of The Mindich Child Health and Development Institute at Mount Sinai, lead author of a study showing that mothers who had higher levels of phthalates in their system had an increased risk of giving birth to boys with reduced anogenital distance, said:24
"Our findings show that even at low levels, environmental exposure to these ubiquitous chemicals can adversely affect male genital development, which in turn may impact male reproductive health later in life. Because most pregnant women are exposed to phthalates, our findings not only have a profound effect on public health, but on the public policies meant to protect women as well as the general population."
"Our findings show that even at low levels, environmental exposure to these ubiquitous chemicals can adversely affect male genital development, which in turn may impact male reproductive health later in life. Because most pregnant women are exposed to phthalates, our findings not only have a profound effect on public health, but on the public policies meant to protect women as well as the general population."
Researchers often focus on high levels of exposure to toxins and the endpoint health effects that may develop. However, lower levels of exposure may still result in health effects that can negatively impact the way in which your body functions. Low-dose exposure prenatally, during childhood and even into adulthood may result in long-term health conditions.
For instance, several studies in the last decade have linked inhaled exposure to phthalates with asthma and respiratory allergic reactions. This type of reaction has been linked with the high molecular weight phthalates, such as DEHP and BBP.25,26
A study from Columbia University was the first to demonstrate an association between childhood asthma and prenatal exposure to phthalates. Children born to mothers exposed to higher levels of butylbenzyl phthalate (BBzP) and di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP) during pregnancy had a greater than 70 percent increased risk of developing asthma between age 5 and 11.27
Studies have also linked phthalate exposure during early childhood with delayed puberty in girls.28 Previous studies have linked phthalate exposure to thyroid dysfunction and an imbalance of growth hormones.
A recent study in Environmental Research evaluated both adults and children and found exposure to phthalates negatively influenced the production of thyroid hormones and balance of growth hormone.29 In the past few years, scientists have also linked phthalate exposure to:30,31,32,33
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Breast cancer
Type 2 diabetes
Lowered IQ
Autism spectrum disorder
Neurodevelopmental issues
Behavioral issues
Reduced male fertility
Altered thyroid function
Imbalanced growth hormone
Liver cancer
Suspected carcinogen
Anything you can do to reduce your and your child's exposure to toxic chemicals is a move in the right direction. Although it's virtually impossible to steer clear of ALL potentially hazardous chemicals, you can certainly minimize your exposure by keeping some key principles in mind.
Avoid plastic food containers and plastic wrap. Store food and drinks in glass containers instead.
Avoid plastic children's toys. Use toys made of natural substances, such as wood and organic materials.
Read labels on your cosmetics and avoid those containing phthalates.
Avoid products labeled with "fragrance" as this catch-all term may include hidden phthalates which are commonly used to stabilize the scent and extend the life of the product. Avoid air fresheners.
Use personal care products stored in glass containers.
Read labels looking for PVC-free products, including children's lunch boxes, backpacks and storage containers.
Do not microwave plastic containers or plastic wrap.
Dust rooms with vinyl blinds, wallpaper, flooring and furniture that may contain phthalates as the chemical collects in dust on the floor and is easily ingested by children.
Ask your pharmacist if your prescription pills are coated to control when they dissolve as the coating may contain phthalates.
Eat mostly fresh, raw whole foods. Packaging is often a source of phthalates.
Buy products in glass bottles instead of plastic or cans and use glass baby bottles instead of plastic. Breastfeed exclusively for the first year if you can to avoid plastic nipples and bottles all together.
Remove your fruit and vegetables from plastic bags immediately after coming home from the grocery store and wash them before storage.
Cash register receipts are heat printed and often contain BPA. Handle the receipt as little as possible and ask the store to switch to BPA-free receipts.
Use natural cleaning products or make your own.
Replace feminine hygiene products with safer alternatives.
Avoid fabric softeners and dryer sheets; make your own to reduce static cling.
Check your home's tap water for contaminants and filter the water if necessary.
Teach your children not to drink from the garden hose, as many are made from plasticizers such as phthalates.
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Program Description
- Duration (years): 3 years
- Qualification Awarded: Doctor of Philosophy in Education Sciences
- Level of Qualification: Doctorate Degree (3rd Cycle)
- Language of Instruction: English and Greek
- Mode of Study: Full-time or Part-time
- Minimum ECTS Credits: 240
Profile of the Programme
The University of Nicosia offers a Doctorate Degree in Education Sciences on the following concentrations:
- Educational Leadership and Administration,
- Theory, Practice, and Evaluation of Teaching
- Special Education,
- Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences,
- Teaching Language and Literature,
- Educational Technology,
- Arts and Education
- Deep understanding of the contemporary trends and the research approaches of the chosen field.
- Design of large-scale research, the result of which will be an important contribution to the development of Educational Science.
- Promotion of change and development in the workplace.
- Assume leadership roles in their specialty field and workplace.
Career Prospects
Doctoral students who successfully complete the programme will be able to:
- Assume a position as a faculty member in higher education.
- Play a leading role in the educational field, such as executive administrative positions at schools or the Ministry of Education.
- To work as executives in the Ministry of Education and Culture service (such as Pedagogical Institutes, Curriculum Development Services).
- Take on a higher administrative/academic/advisory role in private educational institutions, research centres or advisory service centres.
Access to Further Studies
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to will be able to work as researchers and academics.
The theoretical taught component of the programme of study is assessed accordingly with final examinations and/or final project papers which focus on problem-solving. Upon completion of the taught component of the programme, the student will have to successfully pass the appropriate comprehensive examination.
Graduation Requirements
The minimum programme duration is 3 Years (full time) or 8 Years (part-time).
1. The student must complete 240 ECTS credits:
- Research and Evaluation modules: 18
- Concentration modules: 18
- Research Seminar: 9
- Comprehensive Examination: 30
2. Dissertation
- Research Proposal: 30
- Collection and Data Analysis: 75
- Dissertation writing: 60
Total: 240 ECTS
Learning Outcomes
- To acquire deep knowledge in their field of study.
- Take on leadership roles in developing effective educational environments.
- Develop skills and strategies that ready candidates to influence policy in the education field.
- To assume leadership roles and contribute to the development of education in the school and/or education system.
- To act as rapporteurs in educational conferences.
- Apply current, credible learning theory and approaches to assessment that informs curriculum and programme evaluation;
- Explain principles and practices in community partnership, effective communication, and interpersonal relationships to inform practice, development, and public relations.
- Design inquiry that draws upon school leaving data on student achievement, attendance, and engagement with the school to make data-driven decisions to support school improvement;
- Interpret descriptive and inductive statistical indicators and data.
Scholarships - Financial Aid
The University offers scholarships and financial aid to full-time students, in the form of academic merit scholarships, financial-aid assistance, athletic scholarships, and on-campus work-study programmes.
About the School
UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus, with over 12,000+ students, from over 70 countries across the globe, coming together in an innovative and transformative learning space.


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PMA Graduate Student Advisory Board
The PMA graduate student advisory board advises the division on topics that are important to students, shares feedback, and helps provide insights and planning for future and ongoing student programming. Members of the board represent a mixture of research disciplines and stages of graduate education. The board meets with the Graduate Program Director approximately once a month and with the PMA Chair approximately once a term.
Meetings and Minutes
The next PMA Student Advisory Board meeting will be held on May 2, 2019 in 112/114 East Bridge and will be attended by PMA Division Chair Fiona Harrison. Please email Sofie Leon at firstname.lastname@example.com if you'd like to attend.
Minutes from past meetings:
Feedback? Suggestions? Let us know what issues you would like the PMA SAB to address
Feedback? Suggestions? Let us know what issues you would like the PMA SAB to address
Shreya Anand
Yanjun Xu
G4 with Fiona Harrison
Ashay Patel
Matt Orr
G5 with Phil Hopkins
Rajashik Tarafder
Alex Dalzell
G2 with Fernando Brandao
Eric Morgan
G4 with Fernando Brandao
Angus Gruen
Neeraja Kulkarni
Tamir Hemo
G2 with Xinwen Zhu
Forte Shinko
G2 with Alexander Kechris
Luciena Xiao
G4 with Elena Mantovan
Mia de los Reyes
G2 with Evan Kirby
Dillon Dong
G3 with Gregg Hallinan
Anna Ho
G4 with Shri Kulkarni


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Best Buy just announced that they will offer an HP notebook for only $197 in-stores on Black Friday.
This Black Friday notebook deal aims to beat the Walmart Black Friday notebook deal, which features a $198 eMachines eME627 notebook.
Best Buy beats Walmart by $1 and with HP offers a top brand.
Features of the HP G60-507DX laptop include an Intel Celeron 900 CPU at 2.2Ghz, 15.6-inch screen, 2GB memory, 6-cell battery and a 160GB hard drive, Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support and Windows 7 Home Premium.
There are supposed to be 5 HP G60-507DX laptops available at the $197 price per store.
The Walmart $198 eMachines notebook for Black Friday differs by offering an AMD Athlon 64 CPU instead of the Intel Celeron used in this HP laptop.
In early November Walmart sold the G60-519WM for $298, which had the same CPU, but more RAM and a larger HDD.
What I think will happen this Holiday season for the first time is that notebook computers will sell for less or the same as netbooks.
As reported the full Best Buy Black Friday Ad and doorbusters are online on the Best Buy site.


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The first few days of the new year are always challenging for me. Festivities have closed, family and friends have gone home, and the dry winter seems as relentless as ever. My old habit was usually to default to casual neutrals and not get out of the house much but I was determined to change that this year. So I put on my most feminine outfit with brand new clothes I just scored from the after-Christmas sale and went out for date night with Apollo Robbins. This formula worked very well. I really recommend it, in that order: Shop -> Dress -> Eat -> Kiss!
| Club Monaco blouse (also love this print here) and skirt | Zara coat (old but also love this shape here) | Christian Louboutin Vendome heels | Chloe purse (more colors here) | Madewell rings |


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LDP Month 4 — April
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End of the month and a day or two late in writing the LDP recap for April. The beginning of May falls right smack-dab at the end of my semester, which would not be so stressful if I didn't have to drive down to Cape Cod next Thursday for a Ragnar Race with Strong Hearts Vegan Power. This means getting all my papers read and students' final evals done by Tuesday, while working at Starbucks Sunday and Monday and having a sweet lil' 9 week old. Granted, Hattie is damn easy as far as babies go…but add all this together and writing the LDP post dropped to the bottom of the heap.
Generally speaking the month went very well: we didn't buy anything unnecessary for Hattie — diapers, infant Tylenol, some leggings — and for us it really just came down to coffee, sweet treats, breakfast out with friends and beer (which doesn't really count, right?).
However, we decided to break the bank and buy Avett Brother tickets. They are playing outside this fall at the Shelburne Museum. We thought it would be a great local concert to take Hattie to — the ability to sit on the grass, walk around, enjoy the open air, see the sunset over the Adirondacks. It should be a wonderfully memorable occasion.
Well, that does it for this month. As I already said, May beings with me heading down to Cape Cod. The weekend will no doubt be epic — racing for 24hrs with a bunch of crazy vegans? Should be something else! I can't thank Katie enough for allowing me to peace out for a few days. She truly is a special person and a wonderful mother…hmmm, its Mother's Day next Sunday…I wonder what I'll be getting for Katie?