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Admission | Courses | Program | Requirements
Department Chairperson: Hoyet Hemphill
Graduate Committee Chairperson: Richard Thurman
Department Office: Horrabin Hall 47
Department Telephone: 309/298-1952
Fax: 309/298-2978
Department E-mail: email@example.com
Website: www.wiu.edu/idt
Location of Program Offering: Macomb and various locations via compressed video and Internet
Graduate Faculty
Associate Graduate Faculty
The Department of Instructional Design and Technology offers both a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology and Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology.
Master of Science Program
The M.S. degree is designed to prepare technology specialists; graphic
educational technologists; trainers in industry and business; and classroom teachers to
develop, produce, and evaluate instructional and training materials. Courses are offered in various formats such as Internet, two-way compressed video, and hands-on experience. The program provides students with knowledge and skills in the following areas:
1.Distance learning applications in training and education
2.Multimedia applications in training and education
3.Course work and training program development
4.Systematic instructional design and evaluation of instruction and training
5.Instructional software development and utilization
Graduates of the program will enter or continue careers in interactive
computer-based graphics, and distance learning. The program also serves students
interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies in instructional design and related areas.
The Department of Instructional Design and Technology is dedicated to a high level of academic scholarship in its professional program and to excellence in the preparation of technology specialists. Faculty associated with the department includes distinguished scholars, researchers, and authors of national and international reputation. Most faculty have either taught or served in public schools or have worked in professional training and instructional product development settings. All have shown commitment to the continued improvement of education through the process of professional study, the development of new approaches to teaching, and the design and publication of innovative and scholarly courses of study.
The IDT program welcomes and invites qualified applicants from diverse
fields and
interests. Applicants desiring admission into the IDT graduate program must formally apply to the School of Graduate Studies declaring Instructional Design and Technology as their area of study. Furthermore, applicants must indicate whether they are applying for the General Instructional Design and Technology Emphasis or the Technology Specialist Emphasis.
Applicants may qualify for admission to the General Instructional Design and Technology Emphasis under the following conditions:
1. Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies. Currently, the School of Graduate Studies admits students with an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the final 60 semester hours of undergraduate work). Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited university may also be
considered for admission. All others will be denied admission.
2. Applicants must submit a 1000-word structured essay that describes their interests and career goals as they apply to the field of instructional technology. (Structured essay questions are available in the department.)
3. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic potential at the graduate level.
4. International students whose native language is not English must satisfy one of the following criteria:
a. a minimum TOEFL score of 213 (550 paper score) with a listening comprehension score of 23 (58 paper score);
b. complete the WESL program (prior to admission to the IDT graduate program); c. a bachelor's degree (with four years in residence) from an accredited college/ university within the USA and within two years of matriculation at WIU.
In addition, applicants for the Technology Specialist Emphasis must
also meet the
following conditions:
1. Applicants must have completed a state-approved teacher education program and hold a teaching certificate/license.
2. Applicants must show evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) by submitting a self-assessment of competencies.
Applicants should also be aware of the following:
1. Applicants who lack basic competencies in microcomputer application software may be required to take IDT 503.
2. Applicants to the Technology Specialist Emphasis who have identified NETS-T deficiencies may be required to take IDT 504, or they may be required to complete a faculty approved plan of selected professional development activities.
3. Completion of the Technology Specialist Emphasis does not automatically lead to an Illinois State Board of Education Technology Specialist (Type 10) certification. Once students complete their MS degree, they will need to apply separately for this certification.
Students seeking the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology may choose to follow a research plan or a course work plan. The research plan is 32 semester hours and includes either IDT 600 Applied Project, or IDT 605 Thesis. The course work plan is 35 semester hours. Students in the course work plan must complete an additional six semester hours chosen from courses in the IDT program. Students selecting the course work plan are required to complete IDT 603, and present to their Departmental Graduate Committee a portfolio of completed projects that demonstrate competencies in specific areas (i.e., instructional design, multimedia development, graphics applications, technology integration, etc.).
There are two emphasis options for students pursuing the Master of Science
Instructional Design and Technology: General Instructional Design and Technology
Emphasis, and Technology Specialist Emphasis.
I. Core Courses: 10 s.h.
IDT 500 Preseminar (1)
IDT 505 Foundations of Instructional Technology (3)
IDT 510 Principles of Instructional Design (3)
EIS 500 Research Methods (3)
II. Directed Electives (select one emphasis): 15 s.h.
III.General Electives: 4 s.h.
Students may choose from among courses in the IDT program or from other departments' offerings to augment and enhance their program objectives and employment opportunities.
IV. Exit Options (select one of the following options):
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
The department offers post-baccalaureate certificates in Distance Learning, Graphics Applications, Multimedia, Technology Integration in Education, and Training Development. For program details, please go to www.wiu.edu/grad/catalog/certificate.php.
500 Preseminar. (1) (On-line course only) Introduction
to the fields of instructional technology and
telecommunications. Through presentations and
discussions with department faculty and invited
speakers, a broad sweep of the field will be explored.
Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
503 Microcomputer Applications in Instructional Technology. (3) (On-line course only) Introductory survey of applications of microcomputers in education and training including Computer Assisted Instruction, communication and presentation graphics, multimedia and hypermedia authoring on the Internet, word processing databases, and spreadsheets. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
504 Technological Applications for the Classroom
Teacher. (3) Build on basic computing skills, focusing
on the effective use of technology-enhanced instruction
practices to meet the state and national technology standards for teachers. Intended for students who have completed their educational methodology courses or who are practicing teachers. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers and the Internet.
505 Foundations of Instructional Technology. (3) (On-line course only) Introductory survey of the field of Instructional Technology. Upon completion students will be able to: (1) communicate about the field's terminology, history, accomplishments and issues; (2) describe the advantages, disadvantages, characteristics, and critical attributes of various instructional media; and (3) critically evaluate the foundations in instructional technology. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
510 Principles of Instructional Design. (3) (On-line
course only) Develop knowledge and skills in systematic
analysis of the teaching-learning process using an
instructional design approach. Study and application of instructional design theories and models. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
515 Telecommunications and Distance Learning. (3) (On-line course only) Examines a variety of telecommunications systems used for distance learning and the challenges surrounding their selection and application. Emphasis is on the effective design, development, and delivery of instructional strategies for distance learning environments. Prerequisite: IDT 510.
516 Internet Resources for Education and Training. (3) (On-line course only) Focuses on developing skills in utilizing electronic mail and World Wide Web browsers to locate, download, and integrate Internet resources. Opportunities for students to develop Web pages and discuss issues and challenges surrounding the use of the Internet. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers.
517 Classroom Integration of the Internet and Multimedia. (3) Focuses on effectively integrating Internet technologies and multimedia into curricular material. Prerequisite: IDT 504, evidence of meeting the National Educational Technology Standard for Teachers, or permission of instructor/department chair.
522 Computers as Critical Thinking Tools. (3) Practice in creative ways of using computer software (such as spreadsheet, database, modeling tools and so on) in order to facilitate a learner's critical thinking in the classroom. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor/ department chair.
525 Grant Writing Basics. (1) (On-line course only) To identify and select appropriate grants, learn strategies for effective proposal writing, and develop skills for utilizing a team approach to generate ideas, coordinate writing, maximize organizational involvement, and strengthen successful grant implementation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
529 Integration of Computer-Based Technology in Schools. (3) (On-line course only) Focus on the integration of technologies in the classroom. This course provides opportunities for direct application of knowledge and competencies acquired in prerequisite course work. Prerequisite: IDT 503 or equivalent skills.
530 Graphics Applications in Education and Training. (3) Survey of imaging-related applications such as image editing, 3D modeling, movie editing and special effects software.
534 Technology Issues and Professional
Development for Educators. (3) (On-line course only)
Provides students with opportunities for further
professional growth in instructional technology through
exploring contemporary issues in K–12 school settings.
Prerequisite: IDT 503 or permission of instructor/department chair.
535 Photographic Applications in Education and Training. (3) Production techniques such as still camera handling, basic darkroom skills, and color slide presentations, and the use of photographic images in microcomputer-based multimedia will be explored. Lab fee required.
536 Video Production for Multimedia. (3) Emphasizes digital video production techniques such as video camera handling, lighting techniques, special effects, and desktop video editing for use in computerbased multimedia. Prerequisite: IDT 530.
537 Instructional Video Production. (3) Project research, planning and budgeting, script-writing, and media design for instructional video. Course includes casting, lighting, audio, camera movement, angles and camera techniques. Prerequisites: IDT 510 and ITT 530.
538 Imaging Technology. (3) Study of imagery as a language of communication. Provides practical experiences in digital and electronic still images and nonverbal messages. Students will produce electronic images to be incorporated into educational products. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
539 Hardware, Operating Systems, and Networking in the Schools. (3) Plan for, design, use, and evaluate computer hardware and software, operating systems, and networking for educational settings. Prerequisites: IDT 504 or evidence of meeting the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers, or permission of instructor/department chair.
540 Interactive Multimedia Development. (3) Basic principles of design and development of interactive instructional computer applications. Students will complete several projects utilizing a representative multimedia authoring tool and will create prototype instructional software. Prerequisites: IDT 510 and IDT 503, or permission of instructor/department chair.
541 Advanced Interactive Multimedia Development. (3) Advanced skills in development of media, efficient software design, and application of instructional design principles to deliver computer-based multimedia. Students will perform a series of exercises and continue development of refined multimedia products. Prerequisite: IDT 540.
545 Instructional Web Development. (3) Development of web-based instruction and the application of current commercial products for webbased course delivery. Deals with HTML authoring and adapting graphics and movies for web-based delivery. Prerequisite: IDT 515.
550 Advanced Instructional Design. (3) Design, develop, and evaluate an instructional system. Using the knowledge of instruction design, students will develop a mini-instructional system. Prerequisite: IDT 510.
553 Professional Development. (1–3, repeatable) Studies leading to applications of instructional technology and telecommunications which emphasize competency development in a specialized area, such as: distance learning, electronic classrooms, and computerbased presentation systems. Does not apply to degree program. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
560 Visual Literacy. (3) Understanding the theories of visual communication and application in preparation of illustrations, icons, and moving images. Students will review the salient literature on visual literacy and apply principles for nonverbal communication in text and computer-based media. Prerequisite: IDT 530.
561 Uses of Virtual Reality. (3) Focuses on the integration of virtual reality technologies for instruction and training. Provides opportunities to develop virtual environment projects utilizing virtual reality authoring systems and effective and efficient virtual environmentbased instruction. Prerequisite: IDT 530 or permission of instructor/department chair.
565 Management of Instructional Technology. (3) Emphasis is given to project management, assessment of instructional needs, coordinating instructional design and production of instructional materials and projects, and identifying resource needs and allocation. Prerequisite: IDT 505.
573 Professional Development. (1–3, repeatable to 9) Studies leading to applications of Instructional Technology and Telecommunications which emphasize competency development in a specialized area, such as: distance learning, electronic classrooms, curriculum integration, presentation systems, and multimedia techniques. Course includes the completion of a project. Does not apply to degree program. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
591 Independent Study. (1–3, repeatable to 3) An investigation of issues related to the student's major area, not specifically covered in other courses. A substantial written report, as well as an informal oral report will be required. Prerequisites: 15 hours of IDT classes, filing of degree plan, graduate committee formed, and permission of the department chair.
595 Technology, Planning and Research. (3) Emphasis on the planning, leadership, and evaluation of technology integration in the schools. Provides students with the opportunity to apply theories and techniques of educational technology through on-site field experiences. Prerequisites: EIS 500, IDT 510, IDT 529, IDT 534, IDT 539, or permission of instructor/department chair.
600 Applied Project. (3) Advanced level fieldwork in a setting appropriate to the student's professional goals. The result of the applied project will be presented to the student's Graduate Committee. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
601 Seminar in Instructional Technology. (2) In-depth guided studies of critical issues and topics in instructional technology. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
603 Graduate Portfolio. (0) Throughout their graduate program, students will develop a portfolio documenting their knowledge and skills in instructional design and technology. The result of the portfolio will be presented to the student's Graduate Committee. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair.
605 Thesis. (3) Thesis direction under the guidance of a major adviser to meet the need of the student. A written thesis will be presented to the student's Graduate Committee. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
620 Instructional Design and Technology Internship. (4) Integrates instructional technology theories and practical skills with application in a real-life environment. Students are exposed to a variety of positions in that environment during the semester. During the internship, the student will demonstrate his/her ability to integrate, organize and manage a project. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: Completion of 15 hours of approved IDT course work and permission of the department chair.
756 Planning for Technology. (3) This course focuses
on the role of the school administrator in addressing
issues and strategies for integrating technology in K–12
schools. Topics explored include the use of technology to support teaching and learning; the integration of technology into long- and short-term planning and budgeting; models for technology staffing, professional development, and support; and alignment with state and federal technology initiatives and standards. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDL 725. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership and completion of the first year-long block: SPED 613.


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Last week I went to my dear childhood friend's engagement party, and after seeing these bottles of wine from Swanson Vineyards, knew they were the perfect gift. However, wrapping wine bottles is no easy feat! Unless of course, you just HAPPEN to have a darling fabric wrap from Chewing the Cud that is the PERFECT size for wrapping 2 bottles! It honestly couldn't be easier…
Start the bottles with the fabric on a diagonal near the bottom, and keep the bottles approximately 2-3″ apart.
Start rolling those bottles like a burrito! Keep the fabric tight so they dont slide around.
When you're all rolled up, bring the tops of the bottles together (slide them apart a little if they dont sit flat)…
Tie a double knot at the top and you're all done!
For more directions, check out Chewing the Cud's blog where she gives lots of ways to wrap gifts with fabric, or check out Martha Stewart where she shows how to make your own fabric wrap.
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breeding(redirected from breedings)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.
Selected mating of individuals to produce a strain that is desirable or of scientific interest.
See also: hybridization, linebreeding, inbreeding.
See also: hybridization, linebreeding, inbreeding.
[breed, fr. M.E. breden, fr. O.E. brēdan, + -ing]
Sociology A term referring to one's upbringing, training, nurture, education, manners, descent, pedigree, extraction, gentility
1. pedigree.
2. the physical act of mating.
3. capable of being used for reproduction.
4. controlled propagation of animals or plants.
artificial breeding
breeding bitch
a sexually entire bitch to be used for breeding.
breeding bulls
bulls used for paddock mating.
close breeding
see inbreeding.
controlled breeding
1. the animals are mated in such a way that the offspring can be guaranteed to be the progeny of the animals concerned, the number of matings can be counted and the use of the animals for breeding is tightly controlled. See also hand mating.
2. controlled mating in that the occurrence of the estrus cycle, the probability of ovulation and fertilization and the termination are controlled by manipulation of the dam's internal hormonal environment.
breeding display
behavior likely to attract an animal of the opposite sex to mate. Used almost exclusively in relation to birds.
breeding examination
postpartum examination of cow to ascertain readiness for next mating; includes rectal examination of uterus and ovaries, vaginoscopic examination, possibly sample of cervical mucus for laboratory examination; in bulls the examination is for breeding soundness.
breeding herds
herds used for breeding in contrast to fattening herds.
breeding history
lifetime history of all events in a female's reproductive history, including postpartum and pre-mating examinations.
breeding injuries
incurred during mating and as a result of it. Examples are penile hematoma and vaginal rupture.
line breeding
breeding of animals with the same blood lines but not closely related.
optimal breeding time
the time during the estral period when a mating is most likely to be fertile.
breeding organizations
bodies which advise on and assist in breeding programs, e.g. artificial insemination and embryo transfer centers, cow evaluation and mating advisory services, breed society classification programs, dairy herd improvement programs and the like.
breeding problems
see abortion, mummification, stillbirth, no visible estrus, failure to conceive.
breeding programs
arrangement of matings on a farm to produce the desired effect in terms of cows in milk at a particular season, lambs being born when the weather is most clement, lowering the micron count of the wool by mating ewes with a low micron ram and so on.
pyramid breeding system
see pyramid breed structure.
breeding record
see breeding history.
breeding season
those parts of the year in which animals mate. This may be artificially arranged by humans. In animals that are not controlled there are periods of the year when they are more sexually active.
breeding soundness
the ability of the animal to mate and to initiate reproduction. In agricultural animals where the objective is to limit the number of sires, breeding soundness also embraces the ability to mate effectively on a large number of occasions over a brief period of time.
breeding soundness examination
conducted on behalf of intending vendors and purchasers, or before a limited breeding season in which high reproductive efficiency is desired. Should include perusal of results of previous reproductive performance, physical examination of the animal, especially of the genitalia, collection and examination of samples where these are an integral part of an examination for specific diseases of reproduction, e.g. blood test for brucellosis, preputial or vaginal swab examination for campylobacteriosis, and in the male a collection and examination of semen and a serving capacity test. The latter has not received universal acceptance, at least not in the form in which it is presently performed.
breeding stock
livestock used for breeding.
breeding wheel
a system of recording reproductive events on a disk which rotates once each year. The relationship between the expected calvings, the number of infertile matings and the required milk flow and feed need is readily understood from the overall pattern on the disk.
Patient discussion about breeding
Q. What kind of dogs are considered "low allergy" breeds? My son really wants a dog and I am allergic. Not severely but... Promised to look into getting a low allergy one. Appreciate any info including how to source free/low cost as money is tight.
A. Take in mind that there are also other criteria for choosing a dog. Some of them need special grooming and some aren't really great with kids, but you can check out these breeds and more at www. dogbreedfacts.com. As for myself, I have had several Bichon Frises, and they can be great with kids and other pets, and they are hardy and very, very intelligent!! They arent too big either! Good luck on your hunt!More discussions about breeding


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Iowa senator Chuck Grassley is furious over the recent sex scandal involving Secret Service agents and Colombian prostitutes, saying that for the first time, he is not 100 percent confident that the country is safe.
Grassley was on Radio Iowa Tuesday morning and blasted the Obama administration and the Secret Service for putting national security in jeopardy.
"The issue here isn't just people messin' around with prostitutes," he said. "The issue is the security of the president of the United States and the issue is any national security implications that it might have because of the secrecy and the documents and things of that nature."
Grassley added: "Who knows who might be using prostitutes. The Russians are famous for that to get information out of us. You want to know that the president is protected."
There's no evidence suggesting that the prostitutes had more clandestine day jobs, though according to a letter from the House Oversight Committee, they were brought into "contact with sensitive security information." And Grassley does have a point — the Russians do have a penchant for using seductive women as spies (can anyone say Anna Chapman?)
In fact, former British ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer to Washington said that on many occasions he's had Russian honeytraps laid out for him, though he's never bit.
"I resisted the foul temptation of the Soviets, who gnashed their teeth with frustration as I rejected both homo and heterosexual advances," he said. "Honeytraps were always around in the old Soviet days. It's a very traditional country and that includes its intelligence services, so I'm not at all surprised to hear that they are still honey-trapping away in the House of Commons."
Meanwhile, Grassley is calling for a more thorough investigation regarding the incident. Despite the White House saying that no staff were involved in the scandal, Grassley is demanding that more details be released.
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Power Quality Software AiReports 2.0 is a power quality software package that provides comprehensive reports on the status of monitored equipment. It also diagnoses PQ events and offers possible causes. You can edit AiReports using your own word processing software and save the final report in an Adobe Acrobat .PDF file format. Reports can be e-mailed using the standard .PDF format.
Electro Industries/GaugeTech, Westbury, NY
Power Meter Connection Two features have been added to the ION series energy and power quality meters: [email protected][R] e-mail messaging and WebMeter[TM] Web-browser support. With [email protected], a company's 7500 ION and 7600 ION power meters can automatically send high-priority alarm notifications or scheduled system-status updates as e-mail messages to anyone within a facility or worldwide. The WebMeter adds an onboard Web server to the meter so users can access real-time energy and basic power quality information from any popular Web browser.
Power Measurement Ltd., Saanichton, BC
Recloser The new Kyle Form 6 Recloser Control is designed for substation protection, automation, and user customization. The operating panel features a powerful front-panel programming and a user-friendly operation section. It incorporates clearly defined and guarded trip and close push buttons for intuitive operations.
Cooper Power Systems, Waukesha, WI
Automatic Transfer Switches The new 5kV 400A and 600A contactor-type automatic transfer switches are labeled and listed under UL Standard 1008. A sealed, epoxy resin enclosure houses active components, providing high-strength resistance to electromagnetic stress and superior dielectric strength. A standard SCADA control for use with any Windows operating system (including Windows 95) is available for systems control and data acquisition.
Russelectric, Hingham, MA
AC Power Distribution System A U.S. patent has been issued for the recently released TPC 2562 AC power distribution series that combines true redundant input under voltage protection, and fast switching between sources. The series accepts two AC power inputs, 120VAC or 240VAC (16A). Power input is available via two IEC 60320, C20 power inlets located on the rear.
Pulizzi Engineering, Santa Ana, CA
Braking Resistors A new complete line of fan-cooled dynamic braking resistors (DBRs) is available for specialty applications where a minimal temperature rise is a requirement. These DBRs offer low surface temperature, no heat damage to nearby equipment, no risk of injury to personnel, and extra cycle time.
Post Glover Resistors, Erlanger, KY
Remotely Programmable Power Supplies The RPGM series of power supplies features remotely programmable control by external voltage and resistance. Other features include isolated inputs and outputs for user safety, 0.2% accuracy, 3- digit LED displays, and rear-panel manual operation for special voltage needs. Easily selectable line voltages include 100VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC, and 230VAC (50/60Hz).
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About Bühler Leybold OpticsAs one of the world leaders in thin-film technology, Bühler Leybold Optics develops and manufactures high-vacuum deposition equipment for a broad range of applications. With more than 200 employees in total, this entity is a globally active high-tech subsidiary of Bühler. Its main headquarters is based in Uzwil, Switzerland, while the Bühler Leybold Optics main production site is located in Alzenau, Germany; other production facilities of Bühler Leybold Optics operate in Beijing, China and Cary, North Carolina, USA.
A network of Sales & Services centers around the globe ensures close contact to the extensive customer base and effective support for more than 2000 Bühler Leybold Optics systems in the field. Bühler Leybold Optics targets the industries of ophthalmics, Pprecision optics, optoelectronics, flexible electronics, flexible packaging, 3D coating, and large-area coating. The large-area coating portfolio includes vacuum systems for the coating of architectural glass, electronic displays and other large surfaces. The Precision Optics unit of Bühler Leybold Optics commercializes deposition systems for lenses while Ophthalmics produces eyeglass coating systems. Flexible Electronics and Flexible Packaging are combined into vacuum systems for the coating of plastic foils, paper and foil coatings for foil capacitors. The coating of complex 3D parts for the automotive industry is managed by the 3D Coating section.
One of the top priorities for Bühler Leybold Optics is innovative pioneering in key areas such as sputtering, PECVD, plasma-assisted evaporation, machine automation, software, optical monitoring, as well as world-class customer service. In the served application areas, Bühler Leybold Optics sets the worldwide benchmark for machine performance.


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Religion-fueled riots, religion-fueled intolerance, religion-fueled murder — history is filled with chilling examples of the "righteous" driven to acts of savagery in the name of their chosen gods. In fact, the number of people killed in the name of religion through the centuries surely rivals the toll of all of humanity's "political" wars combined.
Here, we look at one the 20th century's most horrifying religious riots — a conflagration that took place over several days in August 1946 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), in British-ruled India, when Hindus and Muslims killed one another with a ferocity that remains shocking even today. The number of people killed during the "Direct Action Day Riots" — so named as they erupted after Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah called on Muslims to engage in direct action in support of the creation of a separate nation, a.k.a., Pakistan — will likely never be known. Estimates, meanwhile, range from 5,000 to 20,000 Muslims and Hindus killed (and perhaps more on both sides), and tens of thousands wounded, many of them critically.
[Jinnah's call for action — while arguably a key contributing factor — was certainly not the sole, nor even the primary, cause of the violence. Read more on the 1946 riots.]
LIFE magazine, meanwhile, featured stark pictures from the aftermath of the riots in its Sept. 9, 1946, issue — photos made by Margaret Bourke-White, who at the time was covering the run-up to the intensely fraught Partition of India. In a haunting two-page spread, titled "The Vultures of Calcutta," LIFE published three of Bourke-White's pictures, including the nightmarish photo that leads off the gallery above.
But the gallery also includes many photos that did not run in LIFE. We publish them here to provide a sense, macabre and hair-raising as it might be, of the scale of the violence that wracked Calcutta in August 1946. (In the weeks and months afterward, Muslims set upon Hindus and Hindus attacked Muslims in deadly riots in other Indian cities and states, as well — in places like Bihar, Garhmukteshwar and beyond.)
In the end, these harrowing photographs provide what might be construed as a final, ironic refutation of the sort of ultra-clannish barbarity enacted in the 1946 riots, and in all religious riots throughout history. After all — a rotting, mutilated corpse has no allegiance to one religion over another.
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Video Zine Review #1
Posted by Josh Jubinsky on January 11, 2011
Welcome to Video Zine Review #1
This first episode features reviews of Publick Occurances #12, Beyond the Porch #1 and Burn Brandon #14.
It also has an introduction about what zines are, and important information about the Jacksonville Public Library. That's probably stuff you already know since you are visiting the Zine Collection blog, but just in case! This premiere is a bit longer than future episodes will be for that reason. Following episodes will be 100% zine, 100% of the time. Enjoy!
3 Responses to "Video Zine Review #1"
January 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Nice energy, to this video, fun and engaging!! Will be sure to check the zines out….
January 11, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Great review. I recommend people check out "america" and anything written by Joe Biel.
August 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Nice review, can't wait for next episode! 🙂


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Roku is launching a streaming stick later this year, and now it's announced some hardware partners for the upcoming device. Problem is, they're like that weird friend you always call when you don't have any plans and all your more interesting and exciting friends are busy.
They're all pretty second-tier, which is a little disappointing because this unobtrusive gadget has worlds of potential. Problem is, all the top manufacturers—Samsung, Sharp, Vizio, Sony—are all busy peddling their own app platforms, or have committed to Google's. Here are the JV companies Roku's bringing on:
Element Electronics
Global Vue International
Insignia (Best Buy's brand)
Onkyo and Integra
OPPO and TMAX Digital
For a refresher, the thumb drive-sized stick holds the same stuff a regular old box does, without all the extras like USB, additional storage. You just plug it into your TV's MHL-compatible HDMI port to get the Roku menu you're already familiar with. It's a great idea, and one that deserves better dancing partners. We'll see how it pans out this fall.


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Daryl Sprout is a noted and experienced Herpetological Humorist. Yes, the name sounds like he should be a Botanist instead, but go figure. He does a variety of shows and presentations for corporate events of all types and sizes that provide the very best answer to the question, "What can we do this time that is really different?"
As Senior Field Herpetologist for Snake Removal, the only nationwide company that specializes exclusively in snakes, he's acquired quite an amazing range of experiences that translate into riveting stories and hilarious insights.
You may recall the big news frenzy in April and May of 2004 concerning the cobra that was loose in Dallas and the expert they called in to deal with the problem... yep, you guessed it. A quick Google search on the name Daryl Sprout will tell you quite a bit more about who he is.
As owner of Snake Encounters, he has over 18 years under his belt, doing live presentations for corporate events, parties, museums, libraries, schools and Animal Planet promotional functions. With an extensive background on the stage, he's an experienced actor, speaker and comedian as well as an accomplished magician.
Comedy, magic, storytelling, education and 17 different snakes from around the world add up to a whirlwind experience that is fast-paced, electric and enormous fun. He has a perfect 18 year safety record, and while a couple of his animals look venomous and a couple more act like dangerous vipers, all are just effective mimics. You get great excitement with zero risk.
This show has an amazing track record of using humor and amazingly beautiful snakes to break down barriers, enabling audience members to conquer this learned and unnecessary fear which for some is one of the most empowering and motivational experiences that life has to offer.
In circumstances where the presence of live animals is problematic, this subject matter is just as inspiring and entertaining when done as a motivational speaking presentation. This format includes storytelling, magic, comedy and the kind of imparted knowledge that is power when it comes to this topic - and the many aspects of professional life to which it relates.


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srhydra needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 59 designs submitted by 21 freelance designers.
New Logo for Old Business- for websites and advertising, business cards, etc...
Bus.Name: SANTA ROSA HYDRAMATIC TRANSMISSION
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This is a Logo design contest for a busy transmission shop (SANTA ROSA HYDRAMATIC SERVICE or SRH Transmission repair) www.srhydramatic.com located in a medium-sized city in the wine country of California, gears, hotrods, classic cars. We have been in business for 50+ years. All of the auto repair shops use us to build transmissions for their customers. text "Transmission repair" a must in large design. Compact design with SRH would be nice as well. Transmissions have gears. classic cars- hotrods our specialty. heavyduty work trucks we are experts at repair.
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Noku Apparellax Brand Event – Nov 24th
Noku Apparellax Brand Event: featuring the debut of Noku Tondra, author HCJ and artist Gammera13 of the upcoming Noku: Ground Zero comic book series, color artist ODDBALL of YouTube cartoon Noku's Galaxy Adventures, Noku's Random Riddles contest, free giveaways, and other Noku-centric exclusives.
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One young person supported by CLIC Sargent had a dream 'inside the ropes' experience at the Irish Open Pro-Am on Wednesday when he got the chance to become a European Tour caddie for the day carrying the bag of European Tour winner Michael Hoey at Royal Portrush.
Chris McKeown, from nearby Coleraine in Northern Ireland, has received support from CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading charity for children and young people, since he was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in his shoulder shortly before his 21st birthday.
Now 25, and still receiving treatment for his condition, McKeown was gifted the unique opportunity after an anonymous CLIC Sargent benefactor purchased the experience for £6,000 in an auction held at the CLIC Sargent Race Night in Windsor on Monday evening, and it was seemingly a day to remember for the Northern Irishman.
"It's been a great experience, really something," said McKeown. "Michael's a nice chap and it's not every day you get to do something like this. Golf is not something I know that much about but it's definitely something that you pick up on!"
McKeown also took time to praise CLIC Sargent – the Official Charity of the 2012 Irish Open – for both their work with himself and his family, but also their efforts with similarly affected families throughout Northern Ireland.
"They are brilliant. They help out lots of families who perhaps don't have as much and help you travel and everything. If you go to Belfast then they have social workers who can give you everything you need, and if they can't do it then they know who can.
"I've been with them for five years and they've been there for me every step of the way."
Hoey, four-times a European Tour winner, was pleased to support CLIC Sargent and happy to be able to help give back to both the charity, and indeed Chris.
"I was asked by The European Tour if I would be happy to give up the caddie spot to the charity and I thought that would be perfect," said Hoey. "It's really nice to be able to do things like this because sometimes you don't realise that we're fortunate to be out here playing, able-bodied, and it puts in perspective playing with someone like Chrissy.
"He's very chilled out; he didn't know much about golf before today so we've been teaching him a bit more today and Owen [Craig, Hoey's caddie] has been great because he has had personal experience with cancer so we're both just really appreciating being able to give something back, and to raise £6,000 from it is brilliant."
Craig, representing The European Tour Caddies Association, added: "Chris is doing a good job, he's really enjoying it and he's a friendly young lad. When he first picked up the bag he was a bit awkward, having never picked one up before, but now he is picking it up perfectly just like I would so he's really got used to it already.
"It's fantastic that the Tour gives back to different charities and the fact that all the money raised is going to a local part of this charity is even better."
All funds raised at the 2012 Irish Open will support CLIC Sargent's Northern Ireland Homes from Homes Appeal, an exciting project to build two new free self-catering accommodations to enable children with cancer and their families to stay close to the treatment centres at the two main Belfast Hospitals.


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I am continuing my IKEA collaboration series with yet another super simple recipe. These bite sized avocado and gravlax wraps make a great party food, but also a delicious lunch. Instead of using the soft thin bread as a wrap, you could also use dark bread (cut up in small pieces, if used as finger food, of course) or a combination of both! The combination of avocado and gravlax is quite mellow, so you may want to considering offering a dab of mustard and dill sauce alongside. This is such a quick and easy recipe idea even if guests are already on their way!
Avocado and Gravlax Wraps
(makes 20-25 pieces)
soft thin bread, thawed
gravlax (marinated salmon), thawed
2 avocados
fresh dill, to serve
mustard and dill sauce, to serve
1. Peel the avocados and remove the seeds. Mash the avocados with a fork.
2. Spread some avocado on a piece of thin bread and top with 2-3 slices of gravlax.
3. Wrap the bread into a roll and cut to bite sized pieces. Decorate with fresh dill and serve with mustard sauce.


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For up-to-the-minute news, projects, essays, publications, exhibitions and presentations by WAI Think Tank / Garcia Frankowski visit the redesigned and updated www.waithinktank.com
|Nathalie Frankowski & Cruz Garcia (Garcia Frankowski) pose in front of "36 Black Quadrilaterals (Oil on Canvas, 2013)
WAI is about foam ideas. A product of a moment in time, WAI surges when thinking is being "overlooked" and the abrasive emptiness of imagery overflow and empty foam shapes threatens to saturate the architectural domain. WAI dares to challenge foam models with foam ideas. WAI proposes a subversion of the foam. If for the Pop-Architectures of today foam is just a material to make shapes, for WAI foam is a structure that generates endless cognitive connections. Our visual world is being bombarded by a constant lack of substance. WAI proposes substance behind the images. WAI proposes substance with the images. WAI is hypothetical. WAI dares to propose. WAI embraces discussions, dialogue and arguments. WAI dares to think. WAI is a Think Tank for the contemporary City and its Architecture. WAI is a Think Tank for the contemporary Architecture and its City. More and more, more frivolity is pontificated, and less substance is produced. WAI proposes a theory of alchemism— to transform quantity into thoughts, shapes into ideas, frivolity into substance. The more that is produced the more WAI thinks. WAI worries about triviality and inquires about sophistication. WAI is a Workshop for Architecture Intelligentsia. WAI asks…What About It?
For Inquiries, Lectures and presentations:
Applicants interested should submit an individual Portfolio in a pdf file (5mb max, no online links), CV and cover letter with "internship" in the subject to firstname.lastname@example.com . Candidates should be familiar with the theoretical background of WAI, posses a very strong overall knowledge of contemporary architecture and have critical thinking skills.
Applicants should have design proficiency and good written and visual communication capabilities. WAI is a contemporary think tank of architecture, applicants should be prepared to work in an unusual environment. Students are invited to apply.
-Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must. Chinese is a plus.
-Excellent model making skills
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Nathalie Frankowski is a French Architect, Artist, and Author who graduated in 2008 from the department of Architecture, Art and Philosophy at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de
Cruz García is a Puerto Rican Architect, Artist, and Author who graduated in 2008 from the Universidad de Puerto Rico with a Master Degree in Architecture after earning the Alpha Rho Chi Medal for outstanding leadership and the Henry Adams Medal for the Highest Degree. His research thesis about Narrative Architectures from the 1920's to the 70's earned him the PBDT scholarship from the main research institution in the UPR. In 2008 he co-founded WAI a contemporary think tank for architecture and the city. Previous professional and academic experience includes international publications, research, teaching, lectures, and working in


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7 Piece Modern Wicker Outdoor Patio Furniture Sectional Sofa Ottoman w/ Coffee Table Set by AKOYA Wicker Collection will add a relaxing, stylish, modern look to your outdoor space. Each piece is fit to be enjoyed on the long term, handcrafted with premium all weather resin wicker, featuring a rust free all-aluminum frame for a stable, durable outdoor furniture.
- Sectional Set provides a modular design, which enables flexibility with many configuration options
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I got this photo yesterday and it brought a wave of emotions and memories. This is the first icon that I made in glass. This is the one that got it all started. I carried this image in my mind for years.
It's a very strong icon, strength being a spiritual quality primarily, and aesthetic one when it come to icons.
I remember being taken over by something larger than life itself from the very start. The only way to describe the creative process that was happening is to call it mystical: time expanded and stopped, eternity took over, glass seamlessly flowed into place, all the while I existed in a state of profound peace.
When it was done, my husband and other practical voices around me strongly advised me to put a price tag on it and put it out on the market. Instead, again in that same state of peace and quiet, I brought it to a friend's house-a friend who happened to be an Augustinian priest. His house was filled with monks and nuns that day, something was celebrated when they looked at it, their faces changed and there was quiet in the room. My husband knew what I had known from the start-this was not for sale, neither was is for keeps.
The icon now is the sole image in the office of that priest, who is now the Head of the Augustinian Order of the Eastern Hemisphere, in Villanova, PA. Everyone walking into his office sees it. He told me, " I sit them in front of it, and leave them for a few minutes alone, and half of their problems go away. " Those that do not, acquire a different taste, a different perspective.
I sometimes get asked, why did I let that one, the first one go, without even taking a picture? Well, not taking a picture was silly, I agree but letting it go was not. It was an act of reciprocity, what I received – I shared. And in giving it away- I came alive, and continued on creating, or as iconographers say — co-creating.
The icons travel. Sometimes, when there is a place for an icon out there, and in a strange mystical way, spirit (what they call inspiration in the art world) finds an iconographer somewhere and besieges him to create. And create he does, not knowing where the icon will go, not knowing why. But trusting, trusting fully, listening, following on the subtlest of hints, and then letting go.


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Model, Mother and businesswoman, this self-named brand has launched a variety of successors in her career and her fragrance line does not fall short. The Katie Price perfume, Stunning, is every young girls dream.
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With a delicate crystal bottle filled with candy floss pink perfume, the Katie price Stunning perfume is the epitome of a princess scent. Jasmin fresh with citrus undertones, the scent is everything a girl could want!


text: Sunday night's Oscars ceremony was a little bit batty, but it made for great internet. Jennifer Lawrence managed to fall down on her way to accepting her Best Actress Oscar, flip off the press corps and still win the night. Channing Tatum, despite not really being nominated for anything, did a dance with Charlize Theron and presented an award. An injured Kristen Stewart pimp-walked onto the stage at the Dolby Theater. Host Seth MacFarlane managed to offend pretty much everybody in one form or another. And those weren't even the biggest moments of Oscar night. Well, OK, maybe Lawrence falling up the steps was. But beyond that the most buzzed about, GIF-ed, blogged, and Tweeted moments were things like Sandra Bullock's face while struggling with her envelope for Best Film Editing, William Shatner descending from the heavens as Captain Kirk to help save MacFarlane from himself (it kind of worked), and Joseph Gordon-Levitt photo-bombing the red carpet. This is how we watch awards shows now. We care about who wins, but ultimately we're watching because we're waiting for internet gold – a celeb spill that becomes an instant GIF, a movie star's body part that becomes its own Twitter account, a host that just says a lot of things that immediately polarize Twitter. Welcome to Oscars 2.0. (Or, probably Oscars 3.0 or something. We'll figure it out.) It's a place where the big news of the night is far less important than the awkward things that happen in between and are easy targets for the snack-sized commentary of the web. To get a taste of what went down online during the Oscars last night, here are some of our favorite viral moments. Above: Jennifer Lawrence Fell Up Some Stairs, Continued Reign as Most GIF-Able Actress Alive Jennifer Lawrence won an Oscar for Best Actress — confirming what the Web had known for a long time: she's awesome. And not just because she's talented beyond belief, because duh, but because she just does things that are endearingly awkward and then unapologetically follows them up with some serious wit. Following her win the press corps asked her about the fall, to which she immediately responded, "Was that on purpose? Absolutely." Then joked that they waxed the stairs. When a second reporter asked what was going through her head, she retorted, "A bad word that I can't say. That starts with 'F.'" Slow clap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQNj-gF9bfEJoseph Gordon-Levitt Photobombed the Red Carpet This needs no explanation. It happened, and it was awesome.Sandra Bullock Comes in Close Second For Most GIF-Able Moment Having a particularly hard time opening the envelope to reveal who won Best Film Editing, Sandra Bullock made this face. It's priceless. Like that time she kissed Meryl Streep.William Shatner Tried to Save Seth MacFarlane, With Limited Success From the get-go, host Seth MacFarlane was kind of bombing — telling really awkward jokes that barely got a chuckle. Soon the audience learned it was all part of a gambit wherein William Shatner would beam in like Captain Kirk and try to straighten out MacFarlane's act. It was a good meta joke, but ultimately it didn't really save the opening number, which had highlights (Channing Tatum dancing with Charlize Theron) and lowlights (the rousing track "We Saw Your Boobs"). Maybe they should've tried some Shatoetry?Ben Affleck Gave a Manic (and Awesome) Acceptance Speech Is there anyone happier to win an Oscar than Ben Affleck? After his film got the Best Picture trophy, he went on a speedy, earnest acceptance speech in which he thanked his family; Canada; Iran; the CIA operative he played in the film, Tony Mendez; and pretty much everyone in the world. (No mention of Wired though, harrumph.) It was a giddy moment that led to at least a couple of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back-referencing, "Affleck, you da bomb in Phantoms, yo!" tweets.Kristin Chenoweth Talked About How Short She Is. A Lot. Broadway and television darling Kristin Chenoweth was a predictably perky red carpet interviewer. She also at some point realized how her small 4' 11" frame looked next to Oscar attendees, and made a lot of jokes about it. But at least it gave us this moment with Adele.Kristen Stewart Did a Sort of Pimp Walk Onto the Stage Kristen Stewart was injured for the Oscars. She was on crutches outside the Dolby Theater. But she managed to champ-up and walk on her injured foot when she took the Oscars stage to present with Daniel Radcliffe. The cool walk she did to the mic sufficed (see above), but naturally Twitter had other feelings. Mostly about the rest of her appearance. Like, for example, Sarah Silverman, who tweeted, "Is Kristen Stewart fundamentally against brushes?"Seth MacFarlane Made a John Wilkes Booth Joke. It Kind of Didn't Work During the ceremony, host Seth MacFarlane made a joke about Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth being the only one to really get in the 16th president's head. It didn't get much of a laugh. But it did get this GIF.Quentin Tarantino Ended His Acceptance Speech with 'Peace Out' While accepting his award for Best Original Screenplay for Django Unchained, Quentin Tarantino — in a leather tie — declared that this would be the year of the writer. He then ended his speech with "peace out." Thanks, bro.Quvenzhané Wallis Does Double Fist-Pump, Becomes Coolest 9-Year-Old Ever Beasts of the Southern Wild's Quvenzhané Wallis lost the Best Actress Oscar to Jennifer Lawrence. BUT this move that she did for the camera when her name was called won everything else. Even Jezebel called the GIF of the moment, the "only Oscar GIF you need."