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President Hu Jintao to visit US this month GOV.cnWednesday, April 12, 2006 Chinese President Hu Jintao will pay his first state visit to the United States this month in a bid to boost the steady development of long-term China-U.S. relations.
Hu will visit the United States from April 18 to 21, stopping in Seattle and Washington D.C., and giving a speech at Yale University, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said on Tuesday.
Hu will meet U.S. President George W. Bush and other U.S. officials for in-depth discussions on China-U.S. relations and other international and regional issues of common concern.
The goal of the visit was to enhance exchanges and mutual trust and expand consensus and cooperation so as to jointly promote constructive and cooperative relations, according to Liu.


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Kinship Partners boast strong relationship
December Match of the Month - Pam Beaulieu and Amanda Fast Horse.
Pam Beaulieu and Amanda Fast Horse are Kinship Partners' Match of the Month for December.
This pair has been together for a year and a half and they already illustrate a strong relationship that will undoubtedly last well into the future.
Pam is grandmother to seven, but that doesn't keep her from including Amanda in her busy life.
"She is part of the family. Everyone gets along and we have a lot of fun," she said.
There is also plenty of one-on-one time between Pam and Amanda. Some of their favorite things to do include playing board games, making a meal, watching movies and doing crafts and seasonal outside activities. Sometimes they just sit and talk about their day and what is going on in their lives.
Pam says she is learning tons and tons from Amanda, and she really feels appreciated. She encourages others to consider becoming a mentor.
"Adults have more to offer than they think and will get more out of (mentoring) than they put in," she said.
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Creative Cards Chat
Do you use your Digi-supplies to make cards? Do you want to? Instead of going to the store every time you need a card you can save money and have fun making cards with your digi stash! Make a note of any cards you might need for the upcoming month and Join April (April Showers) for the once a month Card Chat on the first Tuesday of each month at 8 PM Eastern Time. (5:00 pacific, 6:00 Mountain, 7:00 central). Can't wait to see you there!
Creative Cards Chat
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Posted 06 November 2012 - 01:17 AM
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Posted 06 November 2012 - 02:34 AM
I love making my own cards with my digi-supplies! I don't know if I'll make the chat but will certainly take part in the card making! My Java has disappeared again and I've tried three different times to re-install it - I don't know what's going on with that. It worked just fine during Anniversary Week chats.
Posted 06 November 2012 - 03:10 AM
Wish I could warp time, or time travel. I really need some help and motivating to get some cards made. Oh well.
Posted 06 November 2012 - 05:56 AM
I hope to make it to this chat.
Posted 06 November 2012 - 07:38 PM
Sorry I put the wrong time in that first part earlier. It is really at 8 PM ET. That is in about 20 minutes.
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Oxford Videoconference
On June 4th The School launched its first student video conferencing with Oxford University. 10 students from Gumley's 6th Form, keen to pursue a career in medicine, had the unique opportunity of hearing from a lecturer at Oxford Medical School via a live video conferencing link. Dr. Robert Wilkins, Lecturer at Oxford's Dept of Physiology Anatomy and Genetics, was specifically addressing the subject of the digestive system followed by a Q & A session enabling the students to communicate directly with him and his medical students.
Stephen explained "Following a successful video conference on the Obama Election with students from Universities in Texas, New York and Washington a few months ago, I have been very keen to continue to establish new routes to learning so our students can experience the highest realms of education through partnerships such as Oxford Medical School. Additionally, it is very important that in delivering our objectives, we also explore and invest in different technology. We've been able to meet and greet people from all cultures and experiences – all from one room!"


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Stanley Cup Final: Early thoughts on Blackhawks-Bruins Game 3
By Allan Muir
Here are five things to look for in Game 3:
• A faster start for the Bruins: After being outshot as a team by both Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp in the first period of Game 2, the Bruins know they can't afford another late arrival Monday night. That doesn't mean they have to get the first goal -- the Bruins are 5-2 in games where they give up the early lead after coming from behind on Saturday night -- but they need to establish themselves as the aggressors from the start instead of allowing Chicago to dictate the style and pace of the contest. Look for the B's to come snarling out of the gate with malice aforethought in their hearts.
HACKEL: Momentum is key, but fleeting
• Here comes the death blow: For all the talk about how evenly matched the two sides are, the one surprising trait both have displayed is the lack of killer instinct. The Bruins had a chance to crush Chicago firmly under their boots with a two-goal, third-period lead in Game 1, but they let the Hawks up off the mat. Chicago had a chance to bury Boston during that 19-shot first period blitzkrieg in Game 2, but allowed the Bruins to hang around long enough to tie it up with an ugly goal and drag the game into OT.
The defenses deserve some credit for keeping those games within reach, but at some point the scorers have to finish off the chances they're creating to take some of the pressure off the back end. The Hawks were robbed of one chance to break open Game 2 when an apparent goal by Hossa was waived off, but that was midway through the first. There was still plenty of time to build up their one-goal margin and finish off the Bruins, but they failed. It ended up costing them the game.
Forget a third helping of extra hockey. This is the game where one team refuses to let their opportunity slip away.
• Time for Jagr to break through: Despite what the sycophantic prattling of some analysts would suggest, Jaromir Jagr has been lousy in these playoffs. There's no way to mask a scoring slump of historic proportions -- he's now gone more than 50 periods and taken 51 shots without lighting the lamp -- his stretches of inattentive play in his own end or his inability to go 30 seconds without sucking wind. More often than not, he looks like a player on his last legs.
Still, it's hard to deny that he's brought some of his best hockey late in games when other players are starting to tire. He was solid in OT of Game 1 and was one of the better players on either side as Game 2 wore on and rolled into extra time.
It's not another gear, but better decisions that make the difference for Jagr. He seems to hold onto the puck a bit less, which means he's not putting the brakes on his linemates' speed, and he spends less time along the boards, which makes him tougher to defend.
There's clearly a tortoise and the hare angle to his play that's evident in individual games. Now that the playoffs are nearing the finish line, it might be his time, finally, to finish in a big way.
• Chicago will get something from the power play: How is it that a team can be so effective playing five-on-five, but turn every chance with the extra man into a vintage Keystone Kops routine?
Simple. They don't get pucks to the net. Instead of deploying a couple of redwoods to plant themselves in front of Tuukka Rask, they dish the puck around the perimeter, looking for the perfect one-timer that befits their exotic skills.
So far, that approach hasn't exactly paid off. In fact, after wasting a 53-second two-man advantage in Game 1, the Hawks allowed three blown power-play chances in the first two periods of Game 2 to suck away all of their early momentum. That has to change.
In a series this tight, Chicago has to commit to playing ugly hockey with the extra man. Look for Joel Quenneville to unleash Bryan Bickell, who has seen a total of 13 seconds of power play time in the series, with an eye on creating some crease havoc in Game 3. • More quarrels with the officiating: The standard was set from the start of this series: pretty much anything short of performing a transhumeral amputation on an opposing player in the midst of a breakaway is unlikely to move either official to raise his whistle. Fans of both sides will recite evidence of the obvious bias being displayed against their team (at least, that's what my mail leads me to believe), but the fact is the officials have called the games evenly. Sure, they've forgotten half of the infractions in the rule book and it is beyond aggravating, but as long as the standard remains consistent, no one should have any complaints.


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And here's Toy Mania's round of Q&A with Hasbro.
Hasbro's Marvel Q&A October 2008
October 2008 - Each month, Hasbro will answer five questions about their Marvel and Spider-Man products. Here are the latest questions and answers:
1. Is pricing on Marvel Legends going up (staying up from what it has been) on the next assortments? The prices went up for the Fin Fang Foom and Red Hulk waves, but are future prices going to the same as those? (The Fin Fang Foom wave price was just for that wave, but now people are getting worried when they see that the Red Hulk wave price is the same.)
Answer: Pricing is ultimately set by retailers, but in general, if you compare the price of Marvel Legends to other 6" BAF lines in the marketplace, you should find that the pricing is comparable. It can also be said that price is related to the size of the actual Build A Figure character. For example, in order to offer a Build a Figure as large as FOOM (the largest Legends BAF ever), the price per figure simply had to be higher than standard BAF prices.
2. Are Heroscape expansions still being made? Is the Marvel Heroscape expansion still coming? (Back in a July Q&A round, the answer to this was "We will send you an answer to this question soon!")
Answer: WE ARE LOOKING INTO THIS AND WILL GET BACK TO YOU SHORTLY. (RTM adds: oops, our bad.)
3. Comic packs for the 3 3/4" Marvel line seem to be a natural -- should we expect them?
Answer: We agree completely that comic packs would be a natural fit. We're excited about the launch of Marvel Universe in 2009 and the bottom line is that you're probably going to see all sorts of fun stuff in this line.
4. Will the ARES wave be available to other retail outlets? And if not... where are the online stores getting cases of figures from?
Answer: The Ares wave is a Wal-Mart exclusive only. Online retailers who are posting the Ares figures for sale would most likely be re-selling the product.
5. In the last Q&A session, you gave the collecting community the assurance that retailer exclusive waves for Marvel Legends would be readily available and easy to come by for consumers. There was some truth to that as I was able to build my Red Hulk figure after hitting multiple Targets over a few weeks, and I'm still seeing figures from the wave about. The same however cannot be said about Wal*Mart, which locally had received its Ares wave and was sold out in less than a 4-day period. It was through dumb luck that I got my complete set, but others have not been so fortunate, and many reports are confirming that Wal*Mart has these items listed as "non-replenish", a designation supposedly assigned to seasonal items and exclusives where local stores cannot make requests for re-orders, and instead have to take what is given to them, IF it even arrives in the first place. Now obviously you have no control over the distribution of these exclusives, but I'd like to use my question to hear from you guys as to what you think about this situation, especially when you consider that some of you are customers too.
Answer: The first wave of inventory sold through very quickly and reinforcements are on the way. Additional inventory has already shipped to Target & Wal-Mart & our expectation is that both waves will be readily available for the holiday season at their respective exclusive retailers.


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For the last five years, I have been working on a BSEE after my midlife layoff. The schoolwork forced me to change my priorities and allocate time cautiously. But everything has changed within the last few weeks so it is time again to assess where things stand. The Sven issue erupted again when someone mistakenly deleted his alioth account without any notification. A simple mistake was made but Sven escalated it into a flamefest with his typical diatribes. I contributed to this mess with a single post suggesting that there might be rhetorical questions we should consider.
I now have time to reflect on these issues and their meaning. I have been proud of the Debian project even though my time was allocated elsewhere and I could not contribute as much as I wanted. The few hours I could spend every week quickly got consumed on mailing list traffic and debian-private flamewars. I did participate through private email exchanges but my actual list responses were more subdued. The Debian folk enjoy a good debate. But some alpha geeks refuse to yield a nanometer. They cherish the 'last post wins' philosophy. It seems as if Sven subscribed to this mindset. He obviously felt compelled to challenge and reply to almost all the messages about the topics involving him. With over 1000 developers, it is expected that few of us will post on any particular topic. If a significant percentage of us do participate, the list gets flooded and our individual mailboxes quickly fill up. This becomes a problem for someone like me who actually reads the content of messages. I feel it is my duty to read everything posted to debian-private out of respect for my fellow developers. So if 5% to 10% of my peers express a thought and Sven feels compelled to respond to most of them, it quickly spirals out of hand. It is even worse when other DDs share the need to get the last word.
This annoying habit of Sven was not limited to the private discussion list for DDs. He also flooded public lists with his dogmatic claims. He was quick to list how many DDs opposed his expulsion request. The Debian community is full of fair minded people who recognize there was plenty of blame to go around. It should not be surprising that a number of DDs wanted to make sure this issue was handled properly. Could a DD be expelled for words alone? Was the timing appropriate? There were a lot of questions worthy of consideration. While the entire community is free to debate these issues, the actual decision rested with the Debian Account Managers. A guideline had been posted to describe this process, but the DAMs are free to use their own discretion. The Debian project likes to work through consensus, but this type of issue is too divisive. There are too many value systems represented in this international community to establish a consensus for dealing with Sven.
After deliberation, the DAMs decision was announced and Sven sought to make it public. This warning was ignored and treated as more fuel to the fire as Sven added the DAMs to the list of people whom he blamed for his predicament. The Ad Hominem attacks continued and baseless assertions resumed with new people added to his list. This situation finally came to a head as Frans Pop retired from the Debian project. It has been very disruptive to Debian while this 'pissing contest' progressed. I have exchanged private email with both Frans and Sven about the issues. Neither side was lily white in their conduct from my perspective. I tried to keep most of my concerns and observations off the mailing lists but I did post public responses a few times. It is finally time for a summation of my thoughts for anyone who might care to read them.
I can understand how it was no longer fun dealing with Debian issues. While I may have written criticisms about this 'pissing contest', I actually admire how Frans thought about the welfare of Debian. It is unfortunate that a criticism may sting more than the praise of a good decision. I hope my views about accountability and 'pissing contests' were not taken personally as harsh judgements. I try to express my views with the hope that it will serve as a data point about perceptions. I can offer my perception and then it is up to the reader to decide if they find any value in it. The response from Sven has convinced me that he treats such inputs as worthless. I suspect he will only cherish a view that coincides with his conclusions. I have no desire to be listed as a person agreeing with the claims Sven rehashed regularly. While I wanted Sven to get a fair shake, I found it difficult to understand him. He would claim things and make assertions that he did not justify. I would question him about things I did not understand and his response would leave me unsatisfied. I finally reached a conclusion that he had a different definition for words that I thought were common. I could follow his logic if I knew to substitute his meanings instead of online dictionary definitions. This burden was not worth my time. I expect that Sven will add me to his list of enemies because I am unwilling to accept that burden. He has already made various accusations because I dared point out these differences.
I do not want to say Sven is an evil person or he does hateful things, but he refuses to acknowledge we have a right to our own views. In isolation, he makes statements about him admitting to making mistakes and glorifies his calls for conciliation. But he fails to see how the rest of his behaviour belies these statements. When all else fails, he falls back on the excuse that English is not his native tongue. I am not willing to excuse his behaviour. I have repeatedly made attempts to explain what is going on. He chooses to turn a blind eye as if he expects me to mold to his will. He obviously has not learned from his attempts to force the Debian project to conform. I am sure he explains himself much better in his native tongue. It would make sense that French DDs plead for leniency in dealing with him. But I speak English and I do not have enough time to parse everything he writes using his distinct definitions. He can assert anything he wants but I find it easier to just reject his claims instead of wasting lots of time seeking the nuanced conditions and loopholes that make him seem reasonable. I was not put on this planet to blindly accept his standards. It seems like there are a lot of other DDs who understand this view. I think they share my genuine hope that Sven will find happiness elsewhere. He causes more damage than he is worth from a Debian perspective. It is now time for me to cut my loss and wash my hands of this affair.
So why would I post this information to this blog? Because I need to move on. For the last few years I have tried to contribute to Debian with miniscule amounts of time available. A public post here or there, more significant private exchanges with Sven and others, and extensive reading of DDs viewpoints have left me with these conclusions. Now I have more time to express them and act accordingly. If any of this seems strange, feel free to contact me via my email@example.com email address. I am more than willing to entertain questions and provide more details. My explanations may not always make sense, but I am willing to share my thoughts. My priority at the moment is to find my next job. A big chunk of my spare time will involve Debian. If I can identify specific areas or tasks where I can help, that is where I will channel my efforts. I am not sure where to go from here, but I hope to share details about my journey.


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Verizon users might want to start looking for another provider. In an effort to better serve advertisers, Verizon Wireless has been silently modifying its users' web traffic on its network to inject a cookie-like tracker. This tracker, included in an HTTP header called X-UIDH, is sent to every unencrypted website a Verizon customer visits from a mobile device. It allows third-party advertisers and websites to assemble a deep, permanent profile of visitors' web browsing habits without their consent.
Facebook scolded the Drug Enforcement Administration this week after learning that a narcotics agent had impersonated a user named Sondra Arquiett on the social network in order to communicate and gather intelligence on suspects. In a strongly worded letter to DEA head Michele Leonhart, Facebook's Chief Security Officer Joe Sullivan reiterated that not only did the practice explicitly violate the site's terms of service, but threatened Facebook's trust-based social ecosystem.
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Facebook has long made clear that law enforcement authorities are subject to these policies. We regard the conduct to be a knowing and serious breach of Facebook's terms and policies, and the account created by the agent in the Arquiett matter has been disabled.
Today EFF Staff Technologist Jeremy Gillula is speaking at an FTC workshop on big data and its impact on privacy, prompted by the recent reports on big data by the White House as well as the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Our major point at the workshop will be that many seem to be putting the cart before the horse when it comes to big data: before we as a society start worrying about how we can mitigate big data's privacy risks, we think its proponents first need to show that their analyses are statistically valid. In other words, we need proof that big data is good science and not just snake oil.
We've just seen some amazing reports from the Washington Post about just a few ways NSA is tracking people around the Internet and the physical world. These newly-revealed techniques hijacked personal information that was being transmitted for some commercial purpose, converting it into a tool for surveillance. One technique involved web cookies, while another involved mobile apps disclosing their location to location-based services.
Google recently announced an update to its Terms of Service, focused on displaying your profile name and photo next to advertisements and reviews. The new feature, which goes into effect on November 11, is called Shared Endorsements and will allow you to share your recommendations (whether a +1 on Google Play or a restaurant rating on Google Maps) with your connections.
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Bon, I would add Bill Tarrant's "Hey Pup, Fetch It Up" to the list. I've had all the above books, enjoyed reading them, used some of the thoughts and discarded others-- I'm neither a good trainer nor a good handler, just a Labrador (Chocolate proforable) lover of long standing. I knew Mr. Wolters well enough that he asked that I call him Dick, as he said his friends did. He was a good writer, borrowing some ideas when experience did not meet his needs. He had a good since of humor and when he died, he was in an ultralight aircraft when I believe he had a heart attack. He would probably would have writen a book on flying ultra lights. (He was an accomplished sail plane pilot ((glider)). I got to know him because he liked Cleo.
Read everything you can about the training of dog, the way they think and be patient with them. They have been patient with me for over thirty years and I love them for it. Above all, HAVE FUN, Bill
'Show up for work, do the best job you can and treat others the way you would like to be treated'
Sorry, yes i ment Richards.
Thank you for the information. You all bring up the good point of the book being aged. The main reason i asked was because it's the only method that i was familiar with being as how it's what family uses.
And yes the she's going to be a personal companion and hunting partner/retriever. Not interested in the field competitions and what not. Not that I dont have massive respect for what you and your partners do, I think it's amazing, just not what i have in mind for my own retriever.
Plan on checking out those Hillmann DVD's this weekend for sure.
It took a little searching, but eventually word of mouth led me to Jim Mitchell and the rest is history. Kimo the dog that struggled with Wolters method, flourished in a Carr based program, earned Started and Working Retriever titles in NAHRA, then Junior, Senior and Master titles in AKC. That led to another dog and field trials. A lot of people make fun of Wolters because he was pretty eccentric, probably was a better writer than dog trainer, and as Tim pointed out there are better programs out there now. That said, the OP could well train a nice hunting dog just by using Wolters book, many others have.
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"Helping Hunters Train Their Dogs"
No probably about it.probably was a better writer than dog trainer
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You really gotta be careful about how high a pedestal you put your method, your accomplishments, your dog on. There's usually someone who's done more, somewhere. And they may have used a different method than you did! Chris Atkinson 2013
get your dog out and TRAIN! caryalsobrook 2013
He drove a Ford with really huge tires on the back end to accommodate his camper, that's what I remember most about him.
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Someday your life will flash before your eyes. It's your responsibility to make sure it's worth watching!
I love the Wolters book - I often use it as a beer coaster while watching Lardy's Total Retriever Training segments.
Seriously, it's a fun read, and I like it just for that if nothing else.
I started out reading waterdog, and it got me started in the right direction but I will say this if you have the resources get as many books and videos as you can afford and while much of the material is the same some of tips and tricks are different and devise a training plan your comfortable with. In my opinion there is no go to training program.


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You know the pea pod like beans that they serve in sushi restaurants? Those are soy beans and they are often referred to as edamame.
My wife and I eat lots of they at home. I buy bags of edamame in the pod (made by Cascadian Farm) in the organic section of my local grocery store.
A whole bag is as satisfying as a bunch of french fries but only contains 240 calories, 10 g of fat (1 g saturated), 18g of carbs (6 g fiber) and 20g of protein.
I love these buggers.
And the icing on the cake: you only have to drop them in boiling water for 3 minutes! What could be easier than that!
P.S. there is nothing better than salted edamame and ice cold beer on a hot summer day
I just finished my 3rd week on the south beach diet. Weighed myself after the end of week 2 and lost exactly 10 pounds. I know the rate of loss decreases dramatically after switching to phase 2 so I won't weigh myself again for another 3 weeks, giving phase 2 a month, and then see how things are going. May end up dropping back to phase 1 for another couple weeks. I've heard that doing 4 weeks of 2, 2 weeks of 1, back to 4 weeks of 2 and so on until you hit your goal weight is a good safe way to go about it if you have a substantial amount to lose. I was at 275 pounds and needed to lose 40 pounds.
I did jones a bit during the first couple of weeks but by the end of that first phase I really don't miss the breads at all. I'm finding that I don't need a replacement in my diet for these, although my wife seems to. I'm thinking it's a psycological thing, tell someone they are being deprived of a certain something and they'll feel that they should be getting something else to replace that.
I've found that if you use a lot of roasted vegetables in your cooking you get that rich, filling experience satisfying both palate and hunger. Add some of these (chilled) to your lunch salads and as snacks with the Hummus and low fat cheese and you won't feel like something is missing.
I take eggplant, red onions, various peppers, squash and mushrooms and cut them rather large, toss in a big bowl with dried herbs, coarse salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil and roast in a single layer on a large sheet pan at 425 degrees until browned and tender. A very satisfying delicious staple.
|other's i know on the diet swear by these crackers from Trader Joe's if you have one nearby. They are longer (4"x1") or so and make great additions to things for lunch (smoked salmon, turkey, etc). They come in everything (like the bagel) and sesame i think. Very good
So, should we be bringing our own sustenance to the Shriners Auditorium this week-end?
Maybe they have a healthy option on the menu but I can't recall ever seeing one
Those are some good snacks!
I prefer low-fat cottage cheese w/ natural applesauce or low-fat (Light n Fit) yogurt. I also eat almonds as snack between meals.
Beef Jerky - one of my go to fishing lunches. Just watch the label, some of them are all sugared up. I consider some of the best jerky (shoe leather) to be a light form of excersise
That Pita brand you mentioned is quite good - put a little sauce, cheese, roni, and veggies on there and it becomes a respectable pizza.
Good protein/calcium/potassium snacks
One of the things that has helped me a lot is having really delicious protein foods around so when I get the urge to snack I opt for that instead of the candy bar, chips or cookies.
For instance:
1) lightly salted roasted almonds
2) dry roasted peanuts
3) fresh or frozen berries
4) celery sticks
5) small glass of low sodium v8
6) salsa with a couple of low carb crackers
7) taboule, hummus or both together on a low carb cracker
8) beef jerky with some water
9) part skim mozzarella stick (calcium bomb)
10) lean ham or turkey cold cuts (no bread)
Conditioning your appetite to eliminate the bready stuff has huge payback. Basically those carbs are going directly into fat cells unless you are an active athelete.
I've found good substitutes for breads:
a) WASA sesame crisps (1) instead of toast
b) Carrs table water crackers (a couple)
c) wheatsworth crackers (a couple)
d) low carb high protein pita (Joseph's brand my fav)
e) slivered almonds instead of croutons
You can have a little bit of just about anything and do well in an active lifestyle. Or you can have a pretty healthy serving of better foods and feel like you are not missing a thing!
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Friday, April 20, 2012
City Love
Australia was wonderful. Brian and I had the best time. It was nostalgic and new all in one. I hadn't been back to my homeland in 9 years, so it was a really special trip for me, and extra-special that I got to show it to my husbo! :)
I will tell you all about the trip soon, but before I do - since I missed you guys so much, I thought it would be nice to do a giveaway!
Before I left for Australia, I was feeling really homesick - not only about Australia, but the city I used to live in before living here in Houston - Los Angeles. I came across an awesome store called Delovely Arts that is stocked to the brim with lovely prints. What caught my eye especially were the City Prints where owner Stephen depicts a state, and then highlights a specific city on the map of that state. I FELL IN LOVE!
Are these not the cutest, most lovely little things? SUCH a great gift, and such a perfect addition to any home (especially for those with multiple missed homes like me)!
Stephen is inspired by everything around him - his home, color, everyday life. His favorite colors are green and purple, being drawn to the natural earthiness of green, and then the spirituality of purple. He is a recent resident of Worthington, MA, having moved from New York City, so everything is new and wonderful right now. He loves being surrounded by pretty landscape and the rustic charm that Worthington offers.
Not only does Stephen have those awesome city prints, but he has a great assortment of other great art to choose from to. So please check out his store, I am a big fan! Lots of great wall art there!
Stephen is a sweetheart and is giving one lucky reader their choice of any of the 11 x 14 prints in his store. To enter, leave a comment here telling me what city holds a special place in your heart and why, and then which print you'd choose if you won. I will announce the winner next week.
(PS. If you haven't already, like the City of Dionne Facebook page for additional content that I don't put on the blog!)
51 comments:
- Lemanie said...
Welcome back!! Australia is one of the countries I know if I ever visited I would have a hard time leaving because it must be fantastic!! That's so great you got to go home for a while!! Can't wait to hear more about your trip!
These lil prints are so cute!! I would have to pick New York City because I live near there and everytime I go it's an adventure!! =)
Have a great weekend!!
Lemanie's Randomness Blog
- April 20, 2012 at 8:08 AM
- Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...
nice giveaway! the summery print is very cute. off to see the etsy site.
- April 20, 2012 at 8:29 AM
- Kleine Wunder überall said...
I love both Berlin and Melbourne because of their feel. Their really is no other way to put it, except: For me, those cities burst with life, with art everywhere, affordable little restaurants from every country of the earth... I looove both.
And if I win, I'd love the "Sunshine on the Beach" print. That would put a smile on my face whenever I saw it!
- April 20, 2012 at 8:47 AM
- lioness4412 said...
I would have to say that I love the Sunshine Coast because within all its elements it encompasses Country, city, upmarket, bohemian, bumpkin, beach, hills and chic. It is a world unto itself and once you have been there and experienced its elements, you fall in love with it!
- April 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM
- Debbie @ OtRD said...
Glad you have a wonderful trip, I love Australia!!
What a fun giveaway, I would say Auckland holds a special place in my heart because I lived there for a year a while back and absolutely loved it!!
- April 20, 2012 at 9:28 AM
- Dancing Branflake said...
Is Sacramento weird? I'd choose that one. But I love that chocolate one sooo much!
- April 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- caroline @ patagonia gifts said...
welcome back Dionne! we missed you! glad you had a wonderful time in Australia. that chocolate print looks delish! hope you have a fabulous weekend, darling!
caroline @ patagonia gifts and jewelry
- April 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM
- Alice said...
Hmmm favourite city would have to be Beijing. After being together for 15 years and creating 5 gorgeous little humans we travelled to china last year to finally tie the knot. A group of family and friends spent a week in Beijing exploring and celebrating and it is an adventure of my lifetime I will never forget!!
- April 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM
- laura said...
i would definitely choose the atlanta city heart one! i have lived in atlanta basically my whole life and i'm moving to charlotte in a few weeks
- April 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Welcome back, Dionne.
It is hard to choose between Spokane and Seattle ... both Washington state.
So I would choose the custom Washington poster, so I could have both.
- April 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM
- amy b.s. said...
i love this! i'd have to choose a custom montana one, but seattle does hold a special place in my heart too. welcome back!
- April 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- jen @jenbe.me said...
welcome back! it makes me a lil giddy to know you're from houston too! :P (most bloggers i happen to come across are from else where).. if i had to choose a print, i would most definitely choose houston where i was born & raised!
- April 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- Aleda said...
I'd have to say that Detroit is the city with a special place in my heart - I was born and raised there, moved away, then came back for almost a decade. Now I'm moving away again, and probably won't ever be back. :( If I won, I'd definitely pick the Detroit map heart.
- April 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM
- Ľubaša said...
Prague has a very special place in my heart - it was our former capital city, it has great history and it was the first city I used to walk alone and discover all those historical, architectural and cultural treasures, places, corners. I love it although I havent been there for many years.
I would choose ORANGE print. Lubka K.
- April 21, 2012 at 11:52 AM
- Shooting Stars Mag said...
New York City is a city that means a lot to me. Never lived there, but i've been a few times and i've had some great memories there.
if i won though, I don't know...Maybe Cincinnati or a city where one of my family members live.
lauren51990 at aol dot com
- April 21, 2012 at 1:16 PM
- Lindsey said...
Map of U.S. featuring California is AWESOME. I grew up in southern CA and now live up north. love the whole state. hope i win
- April 21, 2012 at 2:14 PM
- cheercfa07 said...
Chicago is my hometown and favorite city ever! I could never imagine leaving!
Print I like:
cheercfa07 at aol dot com
- April 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM
- Jill said...
Love this shop - and thanks for hosting a giveaway. :)
I'd choose one of the CA prints. I've lived in CA my whole life...but just need to decide where my 'heart' fits best.
- April 21, 2012 at 9:29 PM
- Lianne said...
The family and I are planning a cross country move for next spring and I'm already missing home- Austin, Tx.
I love this print!
- April 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM
- Lillea said...
Although it has changed a lot, for the worse, I was born in Vancouver BC Canada and there are still areas of Vancouver that have retained their beauty and mystique thankfully
contactlillea at gmail dot com
- April 22, 2012 at 2:56 AM
- Lee said...
I am from and love Detroit - I would choose the Michigan with Detroit and the small heart! thanks!
- April 22, 2012 at 6:03 AM
- Linda Meyers-Gabbard (LLMG1960) said...
Cincinnati, because I was born there and lived there on and off over my life. I don't live there currently. I miss living there.
My favorite print if course is City Live Cincinnati Heart
- April 22, 2012 at 6:33 AM
- Mary C. Nasser said...
The town of Volcano, Hawaii, holds a dear place in my heart because of my time spent their during an artist residency. I would definitely choose the blue Hawaii - Custom Heart the Spot - 11x14 print...with a heart on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! :)
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Mixed-Media Map Art
- April 22, 2012 at 8:20 AM
- laurenguilbeau said...
Atlanta holds a special place in my heart, because that's where I'm from. I would like the summery print if I win :)
- April 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- Kairi said...
New York, because our orchestra just performed there in Carnegie Hall a short while ago and even though no one came to watch, I'm disappointed that I couldn't have given a better performance and would love to perform there again some day.
niuniuzheng at gmail dot com
- April 22, 2012 at 1:20 PM
- Nadine said...
I would choose Iowa or Minnesota...where my loved ones are.
burkhart.nadine at yahoo dot com
- April 22, 2012 at 1:39 PM
- AdelpheBre said...
LOVE this shop! I would get the Arizona Custom Heart the Spot (where we got married!)
breonna dot roberts at gmail dot com
- April 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM
- Lkay107 said...
Texas! That's where most of my family lives.
- April 22, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- Romi said...
I'm not sure that any city holds my heart- I prefer the country, but I have a thing for NYC, so maybe there!
contact dot romif at gmail dot com
- April 22, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Marija said...
Grand Marais, Minnesota has a special place in my heart. As a kid I spent part of my summers at a cabin near there, and I have grown to love the cozy northern MN town.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
- April 23, 2012 at 8:47 AM
- Julia W. said...
Detroit is the city that has my heart. I grew up just outside of the city, and having moved to Ohio in the last year I miss it desperately!
That being said, I'd get this print - http://www.etsy.com/listing/75673492/detroit-map-heart-11x14-print?ga_search_query=michigan&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6216121
jwendzinski (at) gmail (dot) com
- April 23, 2012 at 9:05 AM
hawaii is where i was born and raised. i'd choose the sunshine print to add warmth to my home
- April 23, 2012 at 9:18 AM
- kimberly said...
Hello there! I am an army brat so I moved constantly. I never had a place that I remember being consistant. So when my son was born I always wanted him to have those memories to come "home" to. My mother in law has given just that to our family. Her house is loving, fun, and happy! I would give the Indiana print to her with a heart over Kokomo <3
- April 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Blair said...
Atlanta is my fav city. Made a life-changing move here almost ten years ago. Love. If I won, I'd be torn between one of his Atlanta prints and the one that says "Good Day, Sunshine," because GDS is a song that my children and I both love. eblairj(at)gmail(dot)com
- April 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM
- Holly Knitlightly said...
What a lovely shop! It must be so hard for you to be so far away from the place that you grew up in!
Even though I've never been to California, I would love a California state print!!
- April 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM
- tender b. said...
Welcome back. Can't wait to read about the trip.
- April 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM
- Shea said...
I'm torn. Kansas City is the city that holds my heart, but technically it's in Missouri and I live in KS. So I don't know which state I would choose. Either way, these are such fun prints!
- April 23, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- TopHat said...
I'm split between Chicago and Oakland, CA. I'm not sure which one I'd choose.
hrfarley at gmail dot com
- April 24, 2012 at 11:53 PM
- angie lilly said...
WV has a special place in my heart because that is where I was born and grew up and got married and all my family still lives for the most part.
If I won, I would def get the Orange - 11x14 print! http://www.etsy.com/listing/77776658/orange-11x14-print
I love it and my kitchen curtains are all citrus fruits, so this would look rad there! Thanks for the chance!
14earth at gmail dot com
- April 25, 2012 at 11:52 AM
- AmbreRose said...
North Carolina holds a special place in my heart cause I grew up there and am no longer living there. I would probably choose the happy sunshine print, I love the sun and don't get to see it often. ambrerose at-aol-dot-com
- April 25, 2012 at 12:47 PM
- johnny & ashley said...
Salt Lake City :)
I love the Sunshine on the Beach - so happy!
- April 25, 2012 at 2:54 PM
- octoberthings said...
I would love to get a NY- Heart the Spot Print with the name of our current town on it. My husband and I moved here when we got married and have had our 2 girls here, so it is definitely "home" for us!
octoberthings at gmail dot com
- April 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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- April 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Jasanna Czellar said...
My favorite city is Des Moines. It's where all my family lives and I hold a special place in my heart for it!
- April 25, 2012 at 8:46 PM
- Amanda said...
I know it is not one of the choices for the giveaway, but I have always loved Paris and always will. Ever since we went there in July last summer I have always wanted to go back.
I would choose a Minnesota print for my sister since that is where she and her family lives.
- April 26, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- Soozle said...
I would choose the sunshine on the beach print.
My fav city has to be Las Vegas - I have fond memories of a trip away with loved ones!
sbabij2 at shaw dot ca
- April 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- Shani said...
I love Sicily because it has a beautiful landscape.If I win then I'd choose the chocolate one
- April 27, 2012 at 5:36 AM
- charoula said...
i love Los Angeles
i ll choose the chocolate print!!
- April 27, 2012 at 6:08 AM
- bloomers said...
I would say London, because not long after meeting my husband we went out for a day in London and had a fab time!
I would like the Good Day Sunshine print if I win please
robertfox24 [at[ aol [dot] com
- April 27, 2012 at 8:10 AM
- Emily said...
I was born and raised in a small town in Eastern NC. It will always hold a special place in my heart. I would choose the North Carolina - Custom Heart the Spot. I love that print!
- April 27, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- ani hearts japan said...
My favorite city isn't a choice at his store, but maybe it should be? :)
It's Yokohama, Japan. I used to live/work there and it has an extremely special place in my heart. Also I'm a Texas girl, so I liked the Texas prints, but the print I would choose is the Hawaii print! I also LOVE Hawaii!!
- April 27, 2012 at 8:03 PM


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MA 378 Number Theory 4R-0L-4C S Prereq: Consent of instructorDivisibility, congruences, prime numbers, factorization algorithms, RSA encryption, solutions of equations in integers, quadratic residues, reciprocity, generating functions, multiplicative and other important functions of elementary number theory. Mathematical conjecture and proof, mathematical induction.
MA 381 Introduction to Probability with Applications to Statistics 4R-0L-4C F,W,S Prereq: MA113Introduction to probability theory; axioms of probability, sample spaces, and probability laws (including conditional probabilities). Univariate random variables (discrete and continuous) and their expectations including these distributions: binomial, Poisson, geometric, uniform, exponential, and normal. Introduction to moment generating functions. Introduction to jointly distributed random variables. Univariate and joint transformations of random variables. The distribution of linear combinations of random variables and an introduction to the Central Limit Theorem. Applications of probability to statistics.
MA 382 Introduction to Statistics with Probability 4R-0L-4C F Prereq: MA381This is an introductory course in statistical data analysis and mathematical statistics.Topics covered include descriptive statistics, Sampling distributions (including the entral Limit Theorem), point estimation, Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for both one and two populations, linear regression, and analysis of variance. Emphasis will be placed on both data analysis and mathematical derivations of statistical techniques. A computer package will be used for statistical analysis and simulation. Experimental data from a variety of fields of interest will also be used to illustrate statistical concepts and facilitate the development of the student's statistical thinking. A student cannot take both MA 223 and MA 382 for credit.
MA 383 Engineering Statistics II 4R-0L-4C F Prereq: MA223 or MA382Hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, sample size determination, and power calculations for means and proportions; two factor analysis of variance (with and without interactions); analysis of several proportions; confidence and prediction intervals for estimated values using simple linear regression; Pearson (linear) correlation coefficient; introduction to multiple regression to include polynomial regression; review of fundamental prerequisite statistics will be included as necessary.
MA 384 Data Mining 4R–0L–4C Prereq: CSSE120, MA 212 and either MA223 or MA381An introduction to data mining for large data sets, include data preparation, exploration, aggregation/reduction, and visualization. Elementary methods for classification, association, and cluster analysis are covered. Significant attention will be given to presenting and reporting data mining results. Same as CSSE 384.
MA 385 Quality Methods 4R-0L-4C S Prereq: MA223 or MA382Introduction to various aspects of statistical quality control and statistical process control to include the following topics: importance of variance reduction and probability concepts influencing product quality and reliability; development and application of control charts (P-charts, NP-charts, C-charts, U-charts, individual's charts, moving range charts, X-bar and R as well as X-bar and S charts); process capability indices (their use and misuse); introduction to acceptance sampling. Other topics to be included as time allows: 6 sigma thinking, gauge reproducibility and repeatability, and total quality management with the philosophies of Deming, Juran, and Crosby. Review of fundamental prerequisite statistics will be included as necessary. Same as BE 385
MA 386 Statistical Programming 4R-0L-4C Prereq: previous programming course and either MA223 or MA382Computational data analysis is an essential part of modern statistics. This course provides a practical foundation for students to compute with data. This course will introduce students to tools for data management, manipulation and analysis that are common in statistics and data science. The R computing language will be introduced. Topics will include data structures in R, writing functions, webscraping, data cleaning (both quantitative and textual data), processing unstructured data, static and interactive graphical presentations of data, and coding of modern algorithms for data analysis (bootstrapping and Monte Carlo methods).
MA 387 Statistical Methods in Six Sigma 4R-0L-4C Prereq: MA223 or MA382A course on statistical methods used in the Six Sigma /DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) paradigm. Topics will include, but are not limited to, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, control charts, regression, design of experiments, and response surface optimization.
MA 390 Topics in the Mathematics of Engineering 1-2C Arranged Prereq: consent of instructorA succinct mathematical study that is supportive of the engineering curricula. Topics could be chosen from signal processing, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, as well as others. A student may take the course for credit more than once provided the topics are different.
MA 421 Tensor Calculus and Riemannian Geometry 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA330An introduction to the calculus of tensor fields and the local geometry of manifolds.Topics covered include: manifolds, tangent space, cotangent spaces, vector fields, differential forms, tensor fields, Riemannian metrics, covariant derivative and connections, parallel transport and geodesics, Ricci tensor, Riemannian curvature tensor. Applications will be given in physics (general relativity, mechanics, string theory) and engineering (continuum mechanics).
MA 423 Topics in Geometry 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA371 or MA373 or consent of instructorAn advanced geometry course with topics possibly chosen from the areas of projective geometry, computational geometry, differential geometry algebraic geometry, Euclidean geometry or non-Euclidean geometry. A student may take the course for credit more than once provided the topics are different.
MA 430 Topics in Applied Mathematics 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: Instructor permissionA topics course in the general area of continuous applied mathematics. Topics mayinclude mathematical physics, mathematical biology, mathematical finance, mathematicsof vision, PDEs, image processing methods, continuum mechanics, dynamical systems,and mathematical modeling. A student may take the course for credit more than onceprovided the topics are different.
MA 431 Calculus of Variations 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA330Euler-Lagrange and Hamiltonian equations, with possible applications in mechanics, electrostatics, optics, quantum mechanics and elasticity theory. An introduction to "direct methods." Applications will be chosen in accordance with the interest of the students. Both classical and numerical methods have their place in this course.
MA 433 Numerical Analysis 4R-0L-4C W Prereq: MA212Root-finding, computational matrix algebra, nonlinear optimization, polynomial interpolation, splines, numerical integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Principles of error analysis and scientific computation. Selection of appropriate algorithms based on the numerical problem and on the software and hardware (such as parallel machines) available.
MA 434 Topics in Numerical Analysis 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA433An extension of the material presented in MA433. Topics may include numerical problems, numerical solution of partial differential equations (finite differences, finite elements, spectral methods), sparse matrices, global optimization, approximation theory. A student may take the course for credit more than once provided the topics are different.
MA 435 Finite Difference Methods 4R-0L-4C W Prereq: MA332 or MA371 or MA373 or MA433An introduction to finite difference methods for linear parabolic, hyperbolic, and elliptic partial differential equations. Consistency, stability, convergence, and the Lax Equivalence Theorem. Solution techniques for the resulting linear systems.
MA 436 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations 4R-0L-4C F (even years) Prereq: MA330Partial differential equations, elliptic, hyperbolic, and parabolic equations. Boundary and initial value problems. Separation of variables, special functions. Eigenfunction expansions. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. Sturm-Liouville theory, Green's function.
MA 439 Mathematical Methods of Image Processing 4R-0L-4C F Prereq: MA212Mathematical formulation and development of methods used in image processing, especially compression. Vector space models of signals and images, one- and two-dimensional discrete Fourier transforms, the discrete cosine transform, and block transforms. Frequency domain, basis waveforms, and frequency domain representation of signals and images. Convolution and filtering. Filter banks, wavelets and the discrete wavelet transform. Application to Fourier based and wavelet based compression such as the JPEG compression standard. Compression concepts such as scalar quantization and measures of performance.
MA 444 Deterministic Models in Operations Research 4R-0L-4C W Prereq: MA212 and one of MA371 or MA373Formulation of various deterministic problems as mathematical optimization models and the derivation of algorithms to solve them. Optimization models studied include linear programs, integer programs, and various network models. Emphasis on model formulation and algorithm development "from the ground up."
MA 445 Stochastic Models in Operations Research 4R-0L-4C S (even years) Prereq: MA223 or MA381Introduction to stochastic mathematical models and techniques that aid in the decision-making process. Topics covered include a review of conditional probability, discrete and continuous Markov chains, Poisson processes, queueing theory (waiting line problems), and reliability.
MA 446 Combinatorial Optimization 4R-0L-4C S (even years) Prereq: MA375An introduction to graph- and network-based optimization models, including spanning trees, network flow, and matching problems. Focus is on the development of both models for real-world applications and algorithms for their solution.
MA 450 Mathematics Seminar 1R-0L-1C F,W,S Prereq: Consent of instructorA student must attend at least 10 mathematics seminars or colloquia and present at one of the seminars, based on material mutually agreed upon by the instructor and the student. A successful presentation is required for a passing grade. As seminars may not be offered every week during the quarter a student may extend the course over more than one quarter, but it must be completed within two consecutive quarters. A student may take this course a maximum of four times.
MA 460 Topics in Analysis 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: Instructor permissionAn advanced topics course in analysis. Topic of the course could be advanced topics in real analysis, advanced topics in complex analysis, analysis on manifolds, measure theory or an advanced course in applied analysis (differential equations). May be taken more than once provided topics are different
MA 461 Topics in Topology 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA366 or consent of instructorIntroduction to selected topics from point-set topology or algebraic topology from a rigorous point of view. Possible topics include metric spaces, general topological spaces, compactness, connectedness, separation axioms, compactification and metrization theorems, homotopy and homology, and covering spaces. Intended for mathematics majors planning to pursue graduate study in mathematics.
MA 466 Introduction to Functional Analysis 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA366An introduction to the theory of Banach spaces emphasizing properties of Hilbert spaces and linear operators. Special attention will be given to compact operators and integral equations.
MA 470 Topics in Algebra 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: instructor permissionAn advanced topics course in algebra. Topic of the course could be commutative algebra, Galois theory, algebraic geometry, Lie groups and algebras, or other advanced topics in algebra. May be taken more than once provided topics are different.
MA 471 Linear Algebra II 4R-0L-4C S (even years) Prereq: MA371 or MA373Continuation of Linear Algebra I. Properties of Hermitian and positive definite matrices and factorization theorems (LU, QR, spectral theorem, SVD). Linear transformations and vector spaces.
MA 473 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4R-0L-4C F Prereq: CSSE230 and MA375Students study techniques for designing algorithms and for analyzing the time and space efficiency of algorithms. The algorithm design techniques include divide-and-conquer, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, randomized algorithms and parallel algorithms. The algorithm analysis includes computational models, best/average/worst case analysis, and computational complexity (including lower bounds and NP-completeness). Same as CSSE 473.
MA 474 Theory of Computation 4R-0L-4C W Prereq: CSSE 230 and MA 375Students study mathematical models by which to answer three questions: What is a computer? What limits exist on what problems computers can solve? What does it mean for a problem to be hard? Topics include models of computation (including Turing machines), undecidability (including the Halting Problem) and computational complexity (including NP-completeness). Same as CSSE 474.
MA 475 Topics in Discrete Mathematics 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA375An extension of the material presented in MA 275 and 375. Topics may include combinatorial design, Fibonacci numbers, or the Probabilistic Method, among others. A student may take the course for credit more than once provided the topics are different.
MA 476 Algebraic Codes 4R-0L-4C S (odd years) Prereq: MA375 or consent of instructorConstruction and theory of linear and nonlinear error correcting codes. Generator matrices, parity check matrices, and the dual code. Cyclic codes, quadratic residue codes, BCH codes, Reed-Solomon codes, and derived codes. Weight enumeration and information rate of optimum codes.
MA 477 Graph Theory 4R-0L-4C S (even years) Prereq: MA375 or consent of instructorAn introduction to the theory and applications of directed and undirected graphs. Possible topics include the following: Connectivity, subgraphs, graph isomorphism, Euler trails and circuits, planarity and the theorems of Kuratowski and Euler, Hamilton paths and cycles, graph coloring and chromatic polynomials, matchings, trees with applications to searching and coding, and algorithms dealing with minimal spanning trees, articulation points, and transport networks
MA 478 Topics in Number Theory 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA 378 or MA375 or consent of the instructorAdvanced topics in Number Theory. Topics may include elliptic curve cryptography, the Fermat-Wiles Theorem, elliptic curves, modular forms, p-adic numbers, Galois theory, diophantine approximations, analytic number theory, algebraic number theory. A student may take the course for credit more than once provided the topics are different.
MA 479 Cryptography 4R-0L-4C S Prereq: CSSE220 and MA275Introduction to basic ideas of modern cryptography with emphasis on mathematical background and practical implementation. Topics include: the history of cryptography and cryptanalysis, public and private key cryptography, digital signatures, and limitations of modern cryptography. Touches upon some of the societal issues of cryptography (same as CSSE 479)
MA 480 Topics in Probability or Statistics 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: instructor permissionAn advanced course in probability or statistics. Possible topics include (but are not restricted to) reliability, discrete event simulation, multivariate statistics, Bayesian statistics, actuarial science, nonparametric statistics, categorical data analysis, and time series analysis. May be taken more than once provided topics are different.
MA 481 Mathematical Statistics 4R-0L-4C W (even years) Prereq: MA382, or MA381 and consent of instructorAn introduction to mathematical statistics. Review of distributions of functions of random variables. Moment generating functions. Limiting distributions. Point estimation and sufficient statistics. Fisher information and Rao-Cramer inequality. Theory of statistical tests.
MA 482 Bioengineering Statistics 4R-0L-4C S Prereq: MA223 or MA382This course introduces statistical techniques for addressing the challenges that arise in the analysis of data from the biological sciences (including biology, biomedical engineering, and the medical community). Topics include linear regression modeling, nonlinear regression, repeated measures analysis (including mixed models), and survival/reliability analysis (analysis of time-to-event data). Flexible modeling strategies including relaxing linearity and distributional assumptions are discussed. Additional topics are introduced when discussing articles found in the literature, including properties of study design, power, meta-analysis, missing data, and causal inference. No prerequisite knowledge of biology is assumed. Review of fundamental prerequisite statistics will be included as necessary. Same as BE 482.
MA 485 Applied Regression Analysis and Introduction to Time Series 4R-0L-4C W (odd years) Prereq: MA212 and either MA223 or MA382Review of simple linear regression; confidence and prediction intervals for estimated values using simple linear regression; introduction to such concepts as model fit, misspecification, multi-collinearity, heterogeneous variances and transformation of both independent and dependent variables; introduction to multiple regression to include polynomial regression; use of dummy variables and diagnostics based on residuals; sequential variable selection to include forward inclusion and backward exclusion of variables; best subset regression; introduction to time series; autocorrelation; moving averages and exponential smoothing.
MA 487 Design of Experiments 4R-0L-4C W (even years) Prereq: MA223 or MA382Review of one factor analysis of variance; tests for homogeneity of variance and model assumptions; multiple comparisons, post hoc comparisons, and orthogonal contrasts; two factor analysis of variance (with and without interactions); three factor and higher full factorial designs; analysis of covariance and repeated measures designs; screening designs to include 2 to the k and 3 to the k design; fractional factorial designs; introduction to General Linear Models. Other topics that may be included as time allows: fixed, random, and mixed designs as well as nested designs. Review of fundamental prerequisite statistics will be included as necessary.
MA 490 Topics in Mathematics Variable credit Prereq: Consent of instructorThis course will cover advanced topics in mathematics not offered in listed courses.
MA 491 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling 2C F Prereq: Senior Standing or permission of the instructorAn introduction to the process of mathematically modeling a problem, including data collection, defining the appropriate mathematical model and interpreting the results of the proposed model. Emphasis placed on the modeling process, using examples from both continuous and discrete mathematics.
MA 492 Senior Project I 2C F Prereq: Senior Standing or permission of the instructorMA 493 Senior Project II 2C F,W Prereq: MA492 or permission of the instructorMA 494 Senior Project III 2C W,S Prereq: MA493Either participation in a sponsored project or investigation of a problem with a substantial mathematical application, modeling and/or computational content. Students either work individually or in a team typically of 2 or 3, under the supervision of the faculty adviser (course instructor), interacting with the sponsor (if there is one). Problems vary considerably, depending upon student interest, but normally require computer implementation and documentation. All work required for completion of theSenior Project must be completed in a form acceptable to the adviser and the sponsor if there is one. A submitted written report and public presentation to department are required
MA 495 Research Project in Mathematics Variable credit Prereq: Consent of instructorAn undergraduate research project in mathematics or the application of mathematics to other areas. Students may work independently or in teams as determined by the instructor. Though the instructor will offer appropriate guidance in the conduct of the research, students will be expected to perform independent work and collaborative work if on a team. The course may be taken more than once provided that the research or project is different.
MA 496 Senior Thesis I 4C F Prereq: Senior Standing or permission of the instructorMA 497 Senior Thesis II 2C F, W Prereq: MA496 or permission of instructorMA 498 Senior Thesis III 2C W, S Prereq: MA497Individual study and research of a topic in mathematics. Topic is expected to be at an advanced level. Research paper and public presentation to department are required.
MA CPT Curricular Practical Training (CPT) 1R-0L-1C Prereq: Consent of Department Head Any international student with an F-1 Visa employed by any company in the form of an internship, co-op, or practicum must enroll in a CPT course. The CPT experience is to be complimentary training to the student's curriculum and should contribute substantially to his/her learning experience. Students must have an offer of employment from a company prior to registering for this course. The CPT must be approved by the Department Head, Director of International Student Services, and the student's advisor. Students are required to submit a report at the conclusion of the employment to his/her instructor to receive a grade for the CPT experience.
Graduate Level Courses
MA 534 Management Science 4R-OL-4C F (even years) Prereq: Senior or graduate standingA study of the development and analysis of various mathematical models useful in managerial decision-making. This includes discussions of what models are, how to create them, how they are used, and what insights they provide. Spreadsheets will be used to do much of the computational work. Topics considered include linear, integer, and nonlinear programming, network models, inventory management, project management, and simulation models. Examples from all areas of business and industry will be investigated. We will also investigate how companies are using these techniques to solve current problems. Same as EMGT 534.
MA 580 Topics in Advanced Probability Theory and Its Applications 4R-0L-4C Arranged Pre: MA381Advanced topics in probability theory as well as applications that are not offered in the listed courses.
MA 581 Topics in Advanced Statistics 4R-0L-4C Arranged Prereq: MA223 or MA381 and consent of instructorThis course will cover advanced topics in mathematical statistics as well as applied statistics that are not offered in the listed courses.
MA 590 Graduate Topics in Mathematics Variable credit Prereq: consent of instructorThis course will cover graduate-level topics in mathematics not offered in listed courses.


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Note that admissions requirements will vary somewhat by program. Health Sciences majors should work with their advisor to make sure they are taking the correct pre-requisite courses for the graduate programs they plan to apply to.
Pre-dental students may major in any discipline as long as they complete the necessary pre-requisite courses for dental school.
Although admission requirements vary for specific schools, most dental schools require the following Guilford College courses:
Two semesters of college level mathematics are required by many programs.
Most dental schools use the online application service AADAS. Students should complete the common application, which then distributes the information to the students' chosen schools. The completed applications should be submitted by mid-summer of the year before the student plans enter dental school. For example, if you plan to enter dental school the fall after you graduate from Guilford, you should submit the applications during the summer of your junior year.
Note: As a capstone to the Health Science major, students take Health Science Seminar (HSCI 400), in which students learn about navigating the application process, from preparing the personal statement to interview tips, as well as discuss topics such as paying for graduate school and current issues in health care. In addition, Guilford alumni who are currently in or recently graduated from graduate programs in the health professions come back to share their experiences with you. This class should be taken the spring before you plan to apply to dental school.


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Student research proposals must list their faculty advisor/instructor as the Principle Investigator (PI) with the student listed as Co-PI. Principle investigators (PI) should turn in their research applications to The Department of Psychological Science (BP building) as early as possible to allow the CRRC to convene and review their proposal prior to the beginning of their research.
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All research activities involving the use of human subjects must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before data collection can begin. Investigators may not solicit subject participation or begin data collection until they have received written approval from the IRB.
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