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Well this morning I heard my whole family barking so I ran over to see what all the commotion was. I looked out the window and I saw him. It was a little poodle running thru the field towards the lake. I barked at him and our eyes met, he barked back at me. He was so cute. I am in love. I just sat at the window all morning hoping to catch another glimpse of him. He was tan and had the cutest bark I have ever heard.
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What's your favorite breakfast: Country Fried
Steak & Eggs
What CD in your collection do you never play: Phunk Junkies
What's always in your fridge: Nothing
What or who ticks you off most right this second: Reality shows
Favorite Bands/Artist: Penny Wise, Bad Religion,
Outkast, Modest Mouse
Best concert: OBC 3.5
What CD/mp3 is in the player/'puter at home right
now: Operation Ivy
Past Career: Shift Manager at local Wienerschnitzel
What's your favorite breakfast: French Toast w/ powdered sugar served with
hash browns, bacon and scrambled eggs (preferably with cheese) haha
What CD in your collection do you never play: An old mix CD with a bunch of
random songs from the 2000's
What's always in your fridge: Ketchup
What or who ticks you off most right this second: My computer is running a
little slow.. but other than that I'm really not one to get ticked off too
Favorite Bands/Artist: Loving Adele here lately but I also love G Eazy and I
will always love Christina Aguilera!
Best concert: Haven't been to many but I would say Lone Star. Definitely one
of the most personable interactive concerts I have ever been to.
What CD/mp3 is in the player/'puter at home right
now: G Eazy
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Wife: The second one, she's my dream girl!
Dog: My Golden Retriever Jake who is 15 years old.
Place: Sunset on the River or Lake. Kauai is my second pick though.
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The soul of a people lies in the stories and songs with which their children grow up. From earliest days the human race has enjoyed a soaring imagination, reaching to the stars and also weaving patterns of action, of beauty, of heroism, and of humour to while away long hours of dimly lit darkness. In cave, tent, hut, or palace tales to beguile young and old have been transmitted by bard, and 'babushka'.
In this collection of folktales Najwa Kawar Farah gives a personal collection of Palestinian fables. In times of stereotype and of controversy, to capture simplicity and humour is important. Here we encounter magic and menace, tricksters out-tricked, djinns and camels, the miser and the hospitable peasant, the poor boy making good, poignant loss and happy ending - all drawn from human nature no divisive overtones.
People who bought this book, also bought Folktales from Palestine (Vol 2)
She has contributed throughout the years toward enriching the Arab literary movement.
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Glaser R, Herrmann HC, Murphy SA, Demopoulos LA, DiBattiste PM, Cannon CP, Braunwald E. Benefit of an Early Invasive Management Strategy in Women With Acute Coronary Syndromes. JAMA. 2002;288(24):3124-3129. doi:10.1001/jama.288.24.3124
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Author Affiliations: Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Drs Glaser and Herrmann); Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass (Ms Murphy, and Drs Cannon and Braunwald); and Merck Research Laboratories, Blue Bell, Pa (Drs Demopoulos and DiBattiste).
Context Women who present with acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) have different
characteristics than men. Reports have conflicted about whether different
outcomes exist for women with use of a routine invasive management strategy.
However, these studies were performed prior to the widespread use of platelet
glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors and intracoronary stents.
Objective To determine sex differences in baseline characteristics and outcomes
in ACS and whether women benefit from a contemporary early invasive management
Design and Setting Prospective analysis of women and men enrolled in the TACTICS-TIMI 18
randomized trial, conducted December 1997 to December 1999 in 169 centers
in 9 countries in North America and Europe, with follow-up at 1 and 6 months.
Participants A total of 2220 patients (757 women and 1463 men) with ACS.
Interventions All patients received aspirin, 325 mg/d; intravenous unfractionated
heparin; and tirofiban for 48 hours or until revascularization, with tirofiban
administered for at least 12 hours after percutaneous coronary revascularization.
Patients assigned to the early invasive strategy (n = 1114) underwent coronary
angiography 4 to 48 hours after randomization and revascularization when appropriate.
Patients assigned to the early conservative strategy (n = 1106) were treated
medically and underwent coronary angiography and appropriate revascularization
only if they met specified criteria.
Main Outcome Measures Baseline characteristics and the primary composite end point of death,
myocardial infarction, or rehospitalization for ACS at 6 months in women and
men assigned to early invasive vs conservative management.
Results Women were older and more frequently had hypertension (P<.001 for both). Women less frequently had previous myocardial
infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, and elevations in cardiac markers
(P<.001 for all), but there was no difference
in distribution of TIMI risk scores (P = .76). Angiography
and intervention rates were similar, but women had less severe coronary artery
disease, including no critical lesions in 17% of women vs 9% of men (P<.001). Women had a 28% odds reduction in the primary
end point with an early invasive strategy (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 0.72;
95% confidence interval [CI], 0.47-1.11), similar to the benefit in men (adjusted
OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.47-0.88; P = .60 for sex interaction).
When adjusted for baseline characteristics, the benefit of invasive therapy
in women with elevated troponin T levels was further enhanced (adjusted OR,
Conclusions Despite differences between women and men in baseline characteristics,
the benefit of an early invasive strategy incorporating tirofiban and intracoronary
stents was similar in women and men and was enhanced in women presenting with
markers of increased risk.
Studies of acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) have suggested that the sex
of patients influences both patient outcomes and the response to recent advances
in medical and invasive therapies for ACS.1- 8 In
particular, no benefit of platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (Gp IIb/IIIa) inhibition
in women with ACS was seen in a meta-analysis, while invasive management of
ACS led to worsened outcomes for women in the FRISC II (Fragmin and Revascularization
during Instability in Coronary artery disease II) and RITA 3 (Randomized Intervention
Trial of unstable Angina 3) randomized controlled trials6,9,10 but
to improved outcomes in a prospective observational study.11 These
conflicting data have led to controversy about the role that the sex of patients
should play in determining risk and in selecting optimal management strategies.
The TACTICS-TIMI 18 (Treat angina with Aggrastat and determine Cost
of Therapy with an Invasive or Conservative Strategy–Thromolysis In
Myocardial Infarction 18) trial demonstrated a 22% odds reduction at 6 months
in the combined end point of death, myocardial infarction (MI), and rehospitalization
in patients with ACS treated with a Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitor and randomized to
an early invasive strategy, compared with those patients treated more conservatively.12 We prospectively assessed the clinical characteristics
and outcomes in women enrolled in this trial. Our primary goal was to determine
whether, in the setting of a contemporary strategy, treatment should be influenced
by patients' sex, or by objective measures of risk such as the TIMI risk score,
ST-segment changes, and levels of troponin T.
The study design and details of the TACTICS-TIMI 18 trial have been
described previously.12,13 Briefly,
between December 18, 1997, and December 22, 1999, 2220 patients in 169 centers
in 9 countries in North America and Europe underwent randomization to an early
invasive or conservative strategy, with follow-up at 1 and 6 months (Figure 1). The study enrolled women and men
who had experienced an episode of unstable angina within the preceding 24
hours, were candidates for coronary revascularization, and had at least 1
of the following: (1) ST-segment depression, transient ST-segment elevation,
or T-wave inversion in at least 2 leads; (2) elevated levels of cardiac biomarkers;
or (3) previously documented coronary disease.
All patients received 325 mg of aspirin daily (unless contraindicated),
intravenous unfractionated heparin, and tirofiban (Aggrastat, Merck, West
Point, Pa)14 for 48 hours or until revascularization,
with tirofiban administered for at least 12 hours after percutaneous coronary
revascularization procedures. Patients assigned to the early invasive strategy
were to undergo coronary angiography between 4 and 48 hours after randomization,
and revascularization when appropriate. Patients assigned to the early conservative
strategy were treated medically and underwent coronary angiography and appropriate
revascularization only if they met specified criteria, including prolonged
angina at rest associated with electrocardiographic evidence of ischemia or
changes in cardiac biomarker levels, hemodynamic instability, significant
ischemia during stress testing, unstable angina requiring hospitalization,
Canadian Cardiovascular Society class III or IV angina with an abnormal exercise
tolerance test, or a new MI.12,13
All patients randomized were included in the analyses by the intention-to-treat
principle. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to evaluate the
effect of the sex of patients as an independent prognostic factor relating
to the primary combined end point (death, MI, and rehospitalization for ACS
at 6 months). Myocardial infarction was defined as new Q waves in 2 contiguous
electrocardiogram leads or a creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) fraction higher than
the upper limit of normal. Within 48 hours following percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI), a new MI was defined as new Q waves or a CK-MB level elevated
greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal. After coronary artery bypass
graft (CABG) surgery, only new Q waves were used to define MI. All primary
end points were adjudicated by members of an independent clinical end points
committee who were unaware of patients' treatment assignments. Age, hypertension,
smoking status, prior CABG surgery, prior MI, an index event of non–ST-segment
elevation MI, troponin T level elevation, PCI or CABG surgery during hospitalization,
and an interaction variable for patients' sex were included in the multivariable
model. Separate analyses were performed with the additional inclusion of the
presence of significant coronary artery disease (CAD) or primary aspirin use
in the model. Statistical significance was defined as P≤.05. Survival curves using the Kaplan-Meier method were constructed
to evaluate invasive vs conservative therapy in women and in men. All analyses
were performed using STATA v7.0 (Stata Corp, College Station, Tex).
One third of patients enrolled in the trial were women (Figure 1 and Table 1).
Compared with men, women were older and more frequently had hypertension.
Women less often had prior cardiac disease and a presentation with elevated
levels of troponin T. The distribution of TIMI risk scores and ST-segment
changes of women was not different compared with that of men.
The rates of angiography were similar in women and men randomized to
either the invasive or conservative strategy (Table 2). In both the invasive and conservative groups, women who
underwent angiography had no significant CAD more often (17% vs 9%, P<.001), and had disease of the left main coronary artery
less often (7% vs 10%, P = .049). Similar differences
between women and men in the extent of CAD were present in patients randomized
to invasive or conservative therapy.
Pharmacological therapy was similar in women and men, except that women
received calcium channel blockers more frequently. This difference persisted
after adjustment for angiographic presence of CAD (Table 1).
Fewer women than men underwent CABG surgery in both the invasive and
conservative groups (13% vs 18%, P = .001). This
difference persisted when adjusted for the presence of 3-vessel CAD or disease
of the left main coronary artery (for CABG surgery in women vs men: adjusted
odds ratio [OR], 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.41-0.86; P = .007). Rates of PCI and stent use were similar in women and men
in both strategies (32% of women underwent PCI vs 33% of men; 84% of women
and men underwent PCI with stent placement).
In women, the rate of the primary end point of death, MI, or rehospitalization
for ACS at 6 months was 17% with the early invasive strategy and 19.6% with
the conservative strategy. Adjustment for differences in baseline characteristics
enhanced the benefit of invasive management (women: adjusted OR, 0.72; 95%
CI, 0.47-1.11; men: adjusted OR, 0.64; 95% CI, 0.47-0.88). In multivariable
analysis, the sex of patients was not an independent risk factor for outcome
by strategy (P = .60 for interaction) (Table 3). The likelihood of death or nonfatal MI in women was also
lower with use of the early invasive strategy, particularly when adjusted
for baseline characteristics (6.6% in the early invasive strategy vs 9.7%
in the conservative strategy, adjusted OR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.24-0.88; P = .02). In addition, female sex was not an independent
risk factor for outcome even after adjustment for the presence or absence
of significant stenosis at angiography.
Those women who underwent PCI had similar rates of death and MI at 6
months, compared with men (10.7% in women undergoing PCI vs 10.9% in men undergoing
PCI, P>.99). Furthermore, CABG surgery mortality
at 6 months was not increased in women compared with men (5.3% vs 4.5%, respectively; P = .78).
Rates of major bleeding were higher in women undergoing PCI compared
with men (8.3% vs 2.9%; adjusted OR, 3.6; 95% CI, 1.6-8.3; P = .001), and this difference persisted after adjustment for baseline
characteristics and a higher mean activated clotting time measured in women.
Rates of bleeding (12.6% vs 15%) and stroke (2.1% vs 1.5% at 30 days) were
similar in women and men undergoing CABG surgery.
While there was a trend toward improved outcomes in those women with
intermediate (3-4) and high (5-7) TIMI risk scores who received the invasive
when compared with the conservative strategy, this was not statistically significant
(P = .20 for trend) (Table 4). Women with ST-segment changes had a similar trend toward
improvement in death, MI, and rehospitalization for ACS with invasive management
(OR, 0.66; 95% CI, 0.38-1.15; P = .14), and a significant
reduction in death and MI (OR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.19-0.89; P = .02). Women with elevated levels of troponin T had marked benefit
with an invasive strategy; the rate of the primary end point was 19% in the
invasive group and 29% in the conservative group (OR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.32-0.97; P = .02). When adjusted for baseline characteristics, the
benefit of invasive therapy in women with elevated troponin T levels was further
enhanced (adjusted OR, 0.47; 95% CI, 0.26-0.83) (Figure 2).
This study demonstrates important differences in the baseline clinical
and angiographic characteristics between women and men presenting with unstable
angina and non–ST-segment elevation MI. Importantly, these differences
do not translate into significant differences in major outcomes between women
and men who both benefit from a contemporary management strategy for ACS incorporating
early invasive treatment and platelet Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitor use.
Previous analyses of women in trials of ACS have included those of the
TIMI IIIB trial and the FRISC II trial.1,6 In
TIMI IIIB, outcomes for women, adjusted for comorbidity, were similar to those
for men, with no difference between invasive and conservative therapy. In
the present analysis of the TACTICS-TIMI 18 trial there were similar differences
in baseline characteristics, but there was additionally a benefit for an invasive
strategy for both women and men. The improved outcome for women receiving
invasive therapy may reflect the routine use of a platelet Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitor
and the high use of intracoronary stents.15- 17
In a recent analysis of the FRISC II trial, women who were treated with
invasive therapy had significantly worse outcomes compared with women treated
with a conservative strategy (for invasive strategy, including adjustment
for presence of coronary disease: OR for death or MI, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.11-2.65; P = .01). The FRISC II investigators cite the lower prevalence
in women of CAD at angiography as a potential explanation for the worse outcomes
with invasive management in that trial, although the difference persisted
after adjustment for CAD. In our cohort as well, there was a lower prevalence
of severe CAD in women compared with men, but women still derived the overall
benefit of invasive management found in the trial.
Several important differences between these randomized controlled trials
may explain the discordant findings. First, the women undergoing CABG surgery
in the FRISC II trial had significantly higher mortality rates at 12 months
(9.9%) than did the men (1.2%), and higher mortality rates than did women
undergoing CABG surgery in our trial at 6 months (5.3%). Although it has been
demonstrated that women may have increased mortality with CABG surgery when
compared with men, recent studies have shown that most of this difference
is related to comorbid conditions.18- 20 Second,
the patients undergoing invasive management in TACTICS-TIMI 18 did so within
the first 48 hours of presentation, whereas patients in the FRISC II trial
did so on average during the fifth day after presentation. It is possible
that earlier therapy may have enhanced the benefits seen in women, as well
as men.
The RITA 3 trial found that women did not retain the benefits of invasive
management found in the overall trial.10 However,
the women in this trial may represent a cohort at lower risk, with lower rates
of death and MI at 1 year in women in both the invasive (8.6%) and conservative
groups (5.1%) than those of patients enrolled in the FRISC II and TACTICS-TIMI
18 trials (12.4% vs 10.5% in FRISC II at 1 year; 6.6% vs 9.7% in TACTICS at
6 months). Additionally, these lower event rates were observed despite a more
sensitive definition of MI used in the RITA 3 trial, implying a cohort at
even lower risk. The finding that the benefits of invasive therapy are significantly
mitigated in women at lower risk are not dissimilar from our findings, where
the benefit of invasive management was primarily confined to women with markers
of increased risk.
An important finding of our study was the predictive value of the serum
marker, troponin T, in women with ACS. Although troponin T had greater predictive
value for benefit than ST-segment changes and the TIMI risk score, the trends
were similar for all 3 of these measures of risk. A test that can predict
enhanced benefit with early invasive management may be especially useful in
women with ACS, since the proportion of women presenting with chest pain and
criteria for ACS who ultimately do not have significant CAD is higher than
in men.1,21- 23
There are important limitations to this analysis. The women enrolled
in this study are part of a randomized trial and may not be representative
of all women who present with ACS. However, the women in this trial had baseline
characteristics similar to those in registry data.1,4 Also,
subanalyses may not be adequately powered to detect differences among women.
The optimal management of women with ACS has been unclear. This study
shows that important differences exist in both baseline characteristics and
presentation findings between women and men. The hypothesis that higher procedural
complications, comorbidities, and less severe disease at angiography in women
may favor conservative therapy is not supported by our data. In fact, our
prospectively defined, randomized data show that women with unstable angina
and non–ST-segment elevation MI benefit, as do men, from broader inclusion
in contemporary management strategies incorporating Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitors
and early invasive therapy with stents. This is especially true for women
with objective evidence of ischemia including ST-segment changes and elevations
in the levels of the serum marker troponin T. In this regard, the choice of
an invasive vs conservative strategy for ACS should be based on objective
risk stratification measures, and not be influenced by the sex of patients.


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(CNSNews.com) – Shortly after a Catholic college in Ohio announced plans to drop its student health insurance plan as a direct result of Obamacare, a second Catholic school, this one in Florida, said it may do the same thing.
Ave Maria University in Naples, Fla., pointed to rising costs as well as the Obama administration requirement that most health insurance plans must provide free coverage of contraceptives, including abortion-inducing drugs, and sterilization.
"We're studying it right now," Ave Maria University President James Towey told Fox News on Wednesday. "My own sense is, I don't see ... how it makes sense for us to stay in this."
Ave Maria's announcement comes days after Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, said it would drop its student health insurance plan when it expires in August.
The school's health insurance plan has always excluded contraception and sterilization, so as not to violate the teachings of the Catholic Church. But the Democrats' health care law and its requirements would change that.
"When the HHS (contraceptive) mandate came out last fall, we were surprised that in this country, we would be somehow coerced by our government to go against our deeply held religious beliefs. And so we began to fight it, and we'll continue to fight for our first freedoms—our religious liberty," Michael Hernon, a Franciscan University vice president, told CNSNews.com.
Hernon also cited financial reasons for dropping the school's health plan, saying that requirements for student policies outlined in the Democrat's health care law would cause premiums to increase exponentially.
"We found that we had other problems that were coming up as well. For our student health plans, we found out in March that the premiums that our students pay for this would actually double this year and likely triple in the coming years -- and (rise) even higher in the future," said Hernon.
"For us, the decision was really straightforward, both from a moral and religious standpoint as well as an economic standpoint that we couldn't continue providing and requiring our students to cover this health plan."
Franciscan University of Steubenville has been cited as one of twenty one "faithfully Catholic universities" by the Cardinal Newman Society.
In August 2011, after Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a mandate requiring virtually all health insurance plans to provide free contraceptive coverage as part of preventive services for women, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops led by Cardinal Timothy Dolan circulated a letter in strict opposition to the HHS mandate.
The letter explicitly stated, "We cannot-- we will not-- comply with this unjust law." Parts of this letter have been read in Catholic Churches across the country in recent months.
Following the vocal backlash, the Obama administration announced a "compromise" in February, but critics say it changes nothing, because the "compromise" is not included in the final rule.
Religious employers would still have their health insurance plans and premiums used for services they find morally objectionable, said the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Also see:
Ave Maria University Sues HHS over Contraception Mandate (Feb. 21, 2012)


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Editor's Note: As part of our current Patheos Book Club on Adam Taylor's new book Mobilizing Hope: Faith-Inspired Activism for a Post-Civil Rights Generation, we invited a handful of "modern mobilizers" to share their stories of how they are mobilizing hope in their communities. This post is from Tyler Wigg-Stevenson, Founder of the Two Futures Project.
Nearly four years ago, I founded the effort that would become the Two Futures Project in order to engage orthodox, biblical, evangelical Christians in the work for the abolition of nuclear weapons. In our post-Cold War, post-9/11 world, the continued existence of nuclear weapons means that someday they will be used, with global and catastrophic consequence. The alternative is the verifiable and multilateral abolition of these weapons, which is a position now advocated by former Cold Warriors from both parties — including 2/3 of former secretaries of state, defense, and national security advisors. I was and am convinced that American evangelicals needed to have a position of integrity and fidelity on the issue, and to bring their passion and genius for communication to the broader public debate.
From an organizing standpoint, this is an issue that is very hard to have an immediate impact on, which is hard for a lot of activist-minded Christians. There's a sort of "sinner's prayer" mindset about systemic problems: i.e., I want to make a gesture right now that will make a difference and absolve me of complicity in the problem. But nuclear weapons don't work that way. They're a huge dilemma requiring sustained commitment over time. Not everyone is going to make this their life's work — but we can advance the issue if Christians apply their faith to how they see global responsibility writ large.
We have been unapologetic about our overtly Christian, theological rationale. And in doing so, we have helped achieve some big wins, like the ratification of a new arms reduction treaty that cuts total strategic weapons by about one-third. But I have found that faith is essential to this work because the victories are seldom, and hard-fought. I have to remember — regularly — that this fight isn't about saving the world with the efforts of our own hands. Instead, it's a manifestation of fidelity to the Lord whose saving work is complete on its own.


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Here's a judges order I haven't heard before- How do you feel about it?
A judge has ordered a Pennsylvania woman to stop breastfeeding her 10-month-old daughter. The woman is in the middle of a custody battle with the girl's father and the judge said the girl needs to spend time with her father two days a week.... The mother said if she doesn't follow the judge's order she could lose her daughter.
What do you think about the judge's decision?
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This is a very beautiful, coffee table top vase or urn from Germany. It is from the 1920's - 1930's.Measure 6.5 x 6 inches and 9 inches wide from handle to handle. It is in Baroque style, very nice old piece. It is in Excellent condition, has twoo smal dings on one side. It is hallmarked with the leaf on a branch and Rein - Zinn. Check out my other items !


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Dr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally - he's a renowned, best-selling Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy of his book turns up at a gruesome murder scene - along with a threatening message from the killer - it looks like someone has been taking notes. Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene - a playing card.
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General Motors is recalling a small number of 2012 Cadillac CTS models for concerns over the vehicle's braking system. According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected cars could have a power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut that may not have been torqued to the proper specification. This could cause the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal, which may result in a loss of braking ability. Yikes.
The recall, however, only affects 624 CTS models, all of which were manufactured between October 21 and October 26 of this year. Cadillac dealers will inspect the pushrod retention nut, and if necessary, re-torque it to the proper spec. Of course, this service will come at no cost to owners. Follow the jump for the official NHTSA report.Continue reading Cadillac recalls small number of 2012 CTS models over brake pedal fears
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14. Self-ControlRelated Media
Materials Needed
- book or video tape where a character has little self-control (yells a lot, etc.)
- plastic farm set (or some stuffed animals)
- different colors of construction paper
- glue
- pencil
Setting The Stage
Let your family know that we all need self-control. With God's help we need to refrain from doing things we should not be doing.
- Choose a book to read or short video to watch where a character continually shows no self-control.
Every time the character shows no self -control have everyone yell, "No self-control!!"
- Bring out a plastic farm play set. If you don't have one you can get the same results with different stuffed animals.
Have the children role play with the animals. No script is needed. Tell them they are to let the animals show no self-control. Examples: Pig eats all the food so that no one has any or sheep wanders off or cow gets angry when it has to be milked. When they are finished role playing explain to them how this is not a happy farm because the animals are not showing self-control.
Let them play with the farm again, this time showing self-control. Show how well the farm works, how everyone gets something and is happy when they all show self-control.
- Rip three - four different colored sheets of construction paper into little pieces and place them into a bowl.
Let each child have a sheet of construction paper. For each one, draw the shape of the animal he/she used during the farm play time. Cover the inside shape of the animal with glue and let each child pick out the different colored ripped pieces of construction paper to fill in this shape. While the glue is drying, challenge each child to learn self-control as their animal did on the farm.
- Sit together in a circle.
Share with one another one area in which you want to learn more self-control.
Not crying when you are asked to clean up your room.
Pray for the area where you need the most self-control.
Memory Verse
I Thessalonians 5:8b
let us be self-controlled
Related Topics: Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Christian Home, Devotionals
15. CreationRelated Media
Materials Needed
- one white poster board
- multicolored food pieces (M & M's, jube jubes or colored pasta)
- glue
- animal crackers (optional)
- children's Bible (optional)
Setting The Stage
God has made our world a beautiful one, but sin can mess up God's creation. We need to learn to take care of God's world and thank him for the beauty.
Together you are going to create a picture of the Garden of Eden. This picture will be made with small pieces of colored food. You will want to cut the jube jubes so they are more easily glued to the piece of poster board. It will make things easier if you sketch the scene and then assign each person to an area or item on which to work.
Suggestions for the food:
leaves and grass
fruit on the trees
tree trunk
the sun
The animals can be animal crackers or you can design some using the colored food pieces.
While you are gluing the picture in place you can share with your children the story of the Garden of Eden. You may do this from a children's Bible or by retelling the facts in your own words. If you choose to do the latter, the following details should be included in your story.
These details come from Genesis 1-3.
- The world was created in seven days (ask the children what it was that God created).
- The Garden of Eden was perfect. There was no pain, no crying and no sadness.
- God walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden.
- There was only one rule. Adam and Eve were not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
- One day Satan took the form of a snake and came to Eve telling her she would become like God if she ate the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.
- Both Adam and Eve ate the fruit. This was the first sin.
- Because they sinned they could no longer stay in the Garden of Eden.
When you are finished the picture and story, point out to the children how beautiful their picture of the Garden of Eden looks.
- Take the time to discuss the beautiful parts of creation we see in our world.
- Ask them to mention what makes our world less than beautiful.
- Help them see that it is sin that makes our world a mess.
"God made the ______"
(use the tune of "God is So Good" or a chant style with a catchy beat)
God made the __ , God made the __ , God made the __ He's so good to us.
Allow each child to call out a part of creation that they love when you come to the blanks in the song. This can be sung over and over until you have exhausted their choices.
Thank God for his beautiful creation. Ask God to help you keep it beautiful. Older children can say sorry to God for their sins that can mess up this world.
Related Topics: Children's Curriculum, Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Creation, Devotionals
16. Tower Of BabelRelated Media
Tower Of Babel
Materials Needed
- set of blocks
- television or radio
- stuffed animals
Setting The Stage
The lesson you want to communicate to your children is that there is only one way to get to God and that is through Jesus' death on the cross. In this story the people tried to get to God another way and it didn't work.
1. Take a set of blocks and lay them out on the floor. The object of the game is to try to build a tower, but the children are not to know this yet. Explain to them that for the next few minutes they are only allowed to talk "gibberish," which is a made up language that no one else can understand. Say "Go" and have everyone talk gibberish at the same time while trying to do something with the blocks. When you say "Stop," see what has been built. If they seem to be making good progress during the "gibberish" time, you might need to misdirect them a bit. The point to make is that when you can't understand each other it is very difficult to build something. Now let them know that they were to be building a tower.
2. Move to a television or radio and turn it on to a station where a different language is being spoken, a language no one in the house can understand. It would be best if you had already located the station ahead of time so the children will not be distracted with the other programs. Point out to them how hard it is to understand what is being said in this other language.
3. It would be fun for the older children to learn the word "thank you" in several different languages. Here are some examples:
Spanish – Gracias
German – Danke
French – Merci
Italian - Grazie
4. Tell the story of the tower of Babel as found in Genesis 11. The people spoke one language and they decided they were going to build a tower to get to God their own way. God was not happy with this, so he caused them all to speak a different language. When they could not understand each other they had to stop building. Remind the children how they felt earlier when they could not understand each other while building. People who could understand each other grouped together and moved off to an area of their own. The lesson they needed to learn was that there is only one way to get to God and that is through Jesus Christ.
Memory Verse
John 14:6
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Sit in a circle with an adult holding the stuffed animal. Explain that when you are holding the stuffed animal it is your time to say the verse. When you toss it to somebody else it is their turn to say the verse. Continue the game, speeding up as you go along, until everyone can say the verse easily. Note: The three year old might have difficulty mastering the verse so the game will need to be slowed down for him or her.
Thank God for sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. Let God know you understand that the only way to Heaven is by saying thank you for Jesus' death. Note: The older children can also pray and say they are sorry for their sins. You may explain to the older children that it is not just saying the words "Thank you" but you also have to believe in your heart that you can't get into Heaven by just being good; it is only through Jesus' gift of eternal life.
Related Topics: Children's Curriculum, Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Christian Home, Devotionals
17. Lot's EscapeRelated Media
Materials Needed
- Different colors of modeling clay or playdough
Setting The Stage
There are times when each member of the family is tempted to do something wrong. During those times we need to learn to say "No" and if necessary even run away from the temptation. In Genesis 19 we see Lot running and his wife looking back longingly.
The first part of the project involves making people out of clay or playdough. These are the characters and items that need to be made. Use your imagination to make them come alive.
Lot's two daughters
Lot's wife
Now it is time for the adult to tell the story using your clay people.
Scene I (House, Lot and Angel)
(beside the house) This city is so bad. No one obeys God.
Yes, Lot, that is the reason why God is going to destroy the whole city with fire.
What about me and my family?
You are the only ones who love God, and so I am here to tell you to run out of the city as fast as you can and go up into the hills. The one rule is "Don't look back as you run or you will turn into a pillar of salt."
Scene II (Lot, Lot's wife, Lot's two daughters)
We need to leave this city right away because God is going to destroy it with fire.
Okay, dad, we will obey God and go.
Do I have to pack all my toys?
No, just pack your pajamas and a change of clothes because we can't waste any time.
Wait a minute, Lot, do you think that God really means what he said? I really love this house, and all my friends are here, and I really don't want to go.
Yes, he meant what he said and he even told us "Don't look back" because looking back will show you really want to stay rather than obey God.
Okay, I hear you.
Scene III (Lot, Lot's Wife, Lot's two daughters and hill)
(everybody is running up the hill)
Come on and don't look back!
I can't obey God because I really want to look back (she turns and looks back and freezes like a pillar of salt)
Dad, Mom is a pillar of salt!
Dad, shouldn't we stop for Mom?
I am sorry about your mother, but you both need to obey God and keep running. No, we will have to leave her there.
Story ends with Lot and his two daughters on top of the hill. The city does burn and Lot understands that it was good they ran away and obeyed God.
"Lot Must Run"
(use the tune to "Three Blind Mice")
Lot must run, Lot must run. Run away from sin. Up the mountain he was to go, not to look back down below, he had to learn to say, "No!" Lot must run.
Pray about something you are tempted to do but you know you shouldn't. Ask God to help you say, "No!" to that temptation. Also ask God for the willingness to run away just as Lot did if that is the only way to obey God and not do something wrong.
Related Topics: Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Christian Home, Devotionals
18. JosephRelated Media
Materials Needed
- large bowl of chocolate or caramel instant pudding (milk)
- one large zip-lock bag or a large clear plastic bag with a twist tie
- 8 1/2" X 11" piece of white paper
- a small bowl and spoon for each person
Setting The Stage
In Genesis 37 and 39 - 45, we see how Joseph learned the three principles of patience, trusting God and forgiveness. As you tell this story you will want to emphasize when Joseph learned these principles and that we need to do the same.
Ahead of time make the pudding following the directions on the box. Fill the plastic bag with three tablespoons of pudding and tightly secure the opening. Put the rest of the pudding in small bowls for each person to eat while the story is being told. Place the bag on the sheet of paper and smooth the pudding. The pudding should cover the entire surface. When you run your finger across the top of the bag, a white line should remain there. If this does not happen add or take away some of the pudding until you have the desired effect. Draw with your finger the designated picture on top of the bag as you tell the corresponding part of the story.
"Trust and Obey"
(use original tune or create own tune).
Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.
Ask God to help you be like Joseph so you too can learn to be patient, to trust God and to forgive.
Related Topics: Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Christian Home, Devotionals
19. Baby MosesRelated Media
Materials Needed
- brown construction paper (1 sheet per person)
- glue
- small bowl or round-bottomed cup
- white paper
- scissors
- small scraps of material
- crayons
- children's Bible
Setting The Stage
God looks out for us just as he did for baby Moses. As you are putting together the basket as well as making baby Moses, take the time to show each child that he or she is loved and cared for by God.
The end product will be a brown basket lined with a scrap of material and a paper doll that serves as Baby Moses. While you are working on the project you can read the story from a children's Bible or tell it in your own words. The story is found in Exodus 2:1-10.
Details To Include When Telling The Story.
- There were so many of Joseph's descendants, (called Hebrews) in the land of Egypt that the Egyptians decided to make them all slaves. Even so the Hebrews were still so many that the Pharaoh (not the Pharaoh from Joseph's day) ordered all the baby boys to be killed.
- Moses was born during this time and God was looking after Moses. Moses' mother put him in a basket and hid him in the reeds beside a river. It was not long before the Pharaoh's daughter came down to the river to take a bath. When she heard the baby crying she fell in love with the little boy and wanted the baby to be her own son.
- Moses still got to go back to his own mother for a few years. During this time Moses' mother taught him about God. Then it was time for Moses to go and live in the palace with the Pharaoh's daughter.
The Way To Make The Basket And Baby.
- Cut the brown construction paper into 1 inch strips
- Weave the strips together making sure that you put a drop of glue wherever two strips touch each other.
- Follow the diagram to make the weaving easier.
- Continue the weaving until you have a large enough space to curve and form a small basket.
- While the glue is still wet curve the woven paper over the bottom of the cup or bowl.
- Cut out a small paper doll and color it to look like a baby.
- Once the glue is dry, trim the excess brown paper to give the bowl the appearance of a basket.
- Line the basket with a scrap of material and place the doll inside.
Memory Verse
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD.
While reviewing the verse talk about the plans God has for each one of you and how he will look after us just as he looked after Moses.
Thank God for looking after each one of you.
Related Topics: Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Christian Home, Devotionals
20. Moses The LeaderRelated Media
Materials Needed
- one hanger per child
- construction paper in red, green, brown, black and white
- a hole punch or sharp object
- string
Setting The Stage
Moses did become the leader who freed the Jews from their slavery in Egypt. During this lesson you need to communicate to your children that Moses was a good leader for God even during the difficult times. The telling of this story is found in Exodus 5 - 12.
Your children will be making a mobile with the ten plagues hanging from the hanger. Each plague will have a picture the child has drawn, colored and cut out. A hole is punched in the top of the cutout and a string threaded through and knotted. Tie the other end of the string to the bottom of the hanger. Each cutout should be hanging at a different level.
- Moses went before the Pharaoh and said, (adult calls out) "Let my people go!!" Pharaoh said, (together have the children call out) "NO!!"
- Because Pharaoh would not obey God, God had to send some plagues. Those who loved God were not affected by the plagues. But those who did not want to obey God suffered because of the plagues.
Below are the plagues, drawings to be made and dialogue that needs to occur. Note: While cutting out each plague, discuss with your children why each event would be so terrible.
Plague 1. The river which was their water source was turned to blood (cut out a one inch curvy strip of red paper)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ..."
Plague 2. Frogs all over
(a green frog)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said…"
Plague 3. So many gnats that it was hard for people to breathe
small brown flying creature)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ... "
Plague 4. Swarms of flies
(black paper)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ... "
Children - "No!"
Plague 5. Cows all got sick and died
(white paper on which black spots are drawn)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ... "
Plague 6. Oozing sores all over the body
(white paper doll figure with colored sores)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ... "
Plague 7. Hail and fire that destroyed their food and their homes
(red for the fire and white for the hail)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said …
Plague 8. Locust which ate the rest of their crop
(green in color but it looks like a beetle with larger wings)
Adult – "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said…"
Plague 9. Darkness that was so dark you couldn't see or do anything.
(black cloud)
Adult - "Moses again said, 'Let my people go!' but the Pharaoh said ... "
Plague 10. Death of the first born son
(white paper doll with his eyes closed)
Note: These plagues did not happen to anyone who was willing to obey what God asked, but Pharaoh did not obey. Pharaoh's first-born son did die and finally the Pharaoh let the Hebrews go. If the Pharaoh had obeyed God none of this would have happened. Moses did obey God even though many people were very angry with him. In the end it was wonderful because the Hebrews were free to go to their own land. It was good that Moses was a leader for God.
Ask God to help each of you be a leader for God with each of your own friends.
Related Topics: Children's Curriculum, Children's Training Resources, Parent Resources, Christian Education, Devotionals
21. JerichoRelated Media
Materials Needed
- different colored sheets of construction paper
- magazines with lots of pictures (one per child)
- stapler or tape
- markers or colored pencils
- scissors
- glue
Setting The Stage
As a family you are constructing a magazine that could have been made by the people inside the wall of Jericho. In Joshua chapters 2, 3 and 6 we see the Israelites finally coming to take over their land – the land that God had given them. The people in this land were not willing to follow God. Except for Rahab. You will want the pages to illustrate how the people felt as they waited to see what was going to happen. The lesson is for everyone and will remind your children how important it is to be on God's side.
Each person receives a piece of construction paper and a magazine. A pair of scissors and some glue will need to be shared among you. Each person is to receive an assignment chosen from the ideas section below. Look through the magazines to find a picture that best depicts the emotion of the person for whom your child is writing. Only the picture is necessary, but if the older children would like to write a sentence or two, you will find some ideas below.
Before you begin the magazine you need to share a few details about the story with your children.
- God was giving the land to the Israelites. The people there needed to side with God and obey God, but they didn't want to do that.
- The first city the Israelites were to take over was Jericho. Jericho had a huge wall around it and when the gate was closed no one could get in or out.
- Spies were sent to see what the city was like. Rahab, a woman inside the city of Jericho, decided to side with God so she hid the spies. She helped them escape in a basket down the side of the wall.
- Rahab was told she would be saved along with her family.
- Rahab had to wait for a while and keep a red piece of cloth hanging out of her window so the Israelites would know which place was hers.
- The Israelites set up camp outside the walls and started to march around the walls every day.
- The Israelites were told by God to sound the trumpets and the walls would fall down. The city of Jericho would be theirs.
1. "How Strong Are Our Walls?" written by the Gate Watchman
(Picture of a worried man, Lego blocks, wooden blocks, fence around a yard)
Older children can write a few sentences about how the watchman might feel anxious about whether the bricks are strong enough or if there is a hole in the wall.
2. "How Did They Get Away?" written by the Policeman
(Picture of a policeman, boys or men running, someone peeking around a corner, a room with no one in it)
Older children can explain how the policeman is concerned that he let the spies get back home without catching them.
3. "The Trumpets Will Sound" written by the Court Composer.
(Picture of any musical instruments, someone singing, people marching in a row)
Older children can talk about how loud it will be when the trumpets blow and what will happen when the walls fall down.
4. "Waiting, How Hard It Is!" written by Rahab.
(Picture of a basket, rope, red piece of material, woman looking for something, someone sitting and waiting)
Older children will understand that Rahab sided with God, but now she has to wait inside the wall until God sends the men for her. She has to be patient and trust God. Let them write about that.
5. Make up your own. There are also the points of view of Rahab's family, the king, the army who wants to fight or the common person who does not understand what is happening.
Finished Product:
Make a cover for your magazine. The magazine could be called "The Jericho Wall". Put it together with a stapler or tape. When it is all together, take the time to read it as a family and talk about the fact that the Jews outside the camp were concerned as well, but they had sided with God and they knew that they could trust God.
Finish the devotional by sharing with the children these details:
- The wall did fall down when the trumpets blew.
- God did give the city to the Israelites without them even having to raise a sword.
- Rahab did go to live with the Israelites.
- Years later we see that Rahab became the great, great grandmother of King David.
"Help me learn to side with you, because I know that in the end you always win!"
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22. GideonRelated Media
Materials Needed
- pebbles or tiny wads of paper (15 per child)
- glue
- 2" x 2" piece of cardboard (one per child)
Setting The Stage
There comes a point in everyone's life when they find it easy to relate to Gideon. Gideon was a man who was faced with a frightening situation. His immediate reaction was cowardly, but when he saw God's power and accepted God's strength he bravely faced the challenge. During this devotional you will help your children understand that there are frightening situations we try to face alone. When we know that God is with us, we can bravely face these same circumstances.
#1 Mimes
Each person is to think of a situation that frightens them. If a younger child needs help, whisper some ideas in his/her ear and let the child choose. Once each person has decided on a situation, take turns pantomiming each choice. The rest of the family will try to guess what each situation is. When everyone has had a turn, discuss each situation so the children will remember their choice throughout the remainder of the devotional.
Note: An adult should go first to demonstrate to the children what they need to do. Younger children might need to use some words to communicate their chosen situation.
#2 Places To Cook
Ask the children to find all the places where you can cook a meal in the house. Have them take you for a tour to point out each place.
camp stove
Have them list any other cooking locations not found in your home. When they have finished the list ask them if someone could cook meat on a big stone. Pretend you are convinced of this possibility. When they become adamant that this couldn't happen, have them sit down and share the following story about a time when a stone was a place for cooking.
#3 Story Of Gideon From Judges 6
This is a story about a man who was very afraid in a situation just like we are sometimes. Gideon and his people were being cruelly ruled by the Midianites. The Midianites were a group of people who were bullies; they were always stealing and hurting the Hebrews. An angel of the Lord came to tell Gideon to stop these bad people. The angel found Gideon hiding from the Midianites instead of being brave. Gideon was so afraid he told God, "I am the smallest and the weakest and I can't do it!" He needed to see God do something to show his power. The angel told Gideon to put the meat and sauce he had on a rock. The angel touched the rock with his staff and fire came out of the rock, burning the meat. When Gideon saw this he knew that God could do anything. Gideon went out, destroyed his enemy's altar and built an altar to God to show that God was with him. The bullies were amazed at how brave Gideon was and eventually they stopped being mean.
#4 Discuss
Ask your children the following questions:
- Like Gideon you are afraid in a certain situation.
What situation did you act out earlier that makes you afraid?
- God showed his strength to Gideon by burning the food on the stone.
How does God show his strength to you?
- What did Gideon build to show the bad people that God was with him?
#5 Build An Altar
Each of you will build a little altar as a reminder this week that God is with you. As you face the situation that makes you afraid, remember to be brave in God.
a) Glue seven pebbles in a small circle on the center of your piece of cardboard.
b) Glue five pebbles on top of the seven allowing the circle to be a little smaller.
c) Glue three pebbles on top of the five again allowing the circle to be smaller.
Make sure the glue dries before you move it.
Have each child pray for their own ...
... fearful situation
... way in which they have seen God work
... approach to the situation with God's help.
Memory Verse
Judges 6: 16a
The Lord answered, "I will be with you."
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23. RuthRelated Media
Materials Needed
- flashlight
- piece of white paper
- crayons
- dress-up clothes (optional)
Setting The Stage
You will literally be doing just that - setting the stage - for an old fashioned movie. The effect is quite good and easily achieved. All the lights are turned off. An adult holds the flashlight and shakes it very quickly back and forth on the person acting. To make it look like an old fashioned movie the person acting must say their lines while jumping or wiggling. The purpose of all this fun is to communicate that we need to make God our God just as Ruth did in the book of Ruth.
There are three or possibly four roles in this movie. Children may put on dress-up clothes to add color to their role playing. If there is a shortage of people, make this devotional a "family and friends devotional" so their friends can be a part of the experience.
Note: An adult will need to tell the children their lines and allow them time to repeat each line while acting.
a foreigner whose husband has died. She is returning with her mother-in-law to Naomi's homeland.
Ruth's mother-in-law whose husband and sons have died and is returning to her homeland.
a relative of Naomi's who is very rich and eventually falls in love with Ruth.
person in the city who is mean to Ruth and is also a worker in the fields for Boaz.
Lights off and a darkened room. Flashlight on. Stage ready for the first act. (Note: Hold the flashlight still between acts. When the players are in position start wiggling it again.)
Act I (Naomi and Ruth)
I have to go home. I no longer have a husband or sons, boo hoo!!
I will go with you.
But you don't know anyone there.
I will make your people my people and your God my God
Okay, let's go!
Act II (Ruth, Naomi, and Extra)
We're home!
OOOO! Who is that girl with Naomi? We don't want her here!
The people are not very nice to me, but I still want to make your people my people and your God my God.
Well, I am too old to work, so you will have to go work in the fields.
Okay, here I go!
Act III (Ruth. Boaz and Extra)
It has been a long day picking up this food, but I know Naomi will be happy with all I have.
That girl Ruth is a hard worker. I will have to tell my men to make sure to leave her lots of food.
Here, Ruth, have some more food. Boaz, my boss thinks you are a hard worker.
Act IV (Ruth and Naomi)
Look, Naomi, I have lots of food. Boaz was looking after me.
Boaz? Why he is a relative of mine. You know you should marry him. He would make a good husband.
I would love to marry Boaz.
Act V
You are very kind, Boaz
You need a husband, and I would like to be your husband but there are some people I will have to talk to first.
That is fine.
I will talk to the people, and then I will let you know.
Act VI (Ruth. Boaz. and Naomi)
Yes, everything worked out and I can marry you.
Wonderful! I knew God would look after me.
That is because you made my God your God.
The End (everyone takes a bow)
Memory Verse
Ruth 1:16b
Your people will be my people and your God my God.
On a piece of paper write this verse in the following way using a crayon and some creative drawings.
Your (picture of a person) will be my (picture of a person) and
Your (drawing of a crown) my (drawing of a crown).
Hang this on the fridge so you can review this verse throughout the week.
We need to be like Ruth and make God our God. There are lots of things we can put before God (friends, television, toys). but if we want God to be first in our lives we need to make Him the most important person. Now is a good time to talk to God about this.
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BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA and LUND, Sweden -- Students at eight additional universities now have access to diverse career development and leadership programs, as members of new SPIE Student Chapters approved by the Board of Directors of the Society at their meeting this month in Lund.
The move boosts the total number of Student Chapters and Clubs affiliated with SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to 215 in more than 40 countries.
"SPIE's Student Chapter program creates leadership opportunities for student members. It is extremely exciting to see the continuous growth and enthusiasm for the program," said Tasha Chicovsky, Student Activities Coordinator. "We welcome this new group of chapters into our international network of optics and photonics students and look forward to working with them."
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The Student Chapter program encourages students of optics and photonics to create and engage in a diverse array of career development opportunities with funding for officer travel to SPIE meetings, student leadership workshops, a Visiting Lecturer Program, and activities that promote participation in the optics and photonics community.
Outreach projects are an important component of SPIE Student Chapter and Club activities. Last year, students reached more than 8,000 K-12 students and other community members with programs teaching about optics and photonics, and sharing their enthusiasm for the field. Projects often utilize kits and other materials provided by SPIE, teaching optics principles through activities such as telescope or kaleidoscope building and a hit-the-target laser competition.
The annual Optics Outreach Olympics at Optics and Photonics provides in-person recognition for participating teams whose project demonstrations are judged by established leaders in the field.
Student members are also invited to pitch their photonics business proposals to a panel of experts at the SPIE Start-up Challenge at SPIE Photonics West. Winners are awarded cash prizes as well as sponsorship to attend Entrepreneurship Academies at the University of California, Davis.
Networking opportunities with experts at SPIE meetings are a significant benefit to student members, who pay reduced conference and professional development short courser registration fees, and may be invited to serve or sit in on conference program and Society committees.
SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. The Society serves nearly 225,000 constituents from approximately 150 countries, offering conferences, continuing education, books, journals, and a digital library in support of interdisciplinary information exchange, professional growth, and patent precedent. SPIE provided over $2.7 million in support of education and outreach programs in 2011.
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