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It's Tuesday, which means it's time for a Top Ten Tuesday, inspired by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week the challenge is: Books to read at the beach. I'm taking this one very broad and am going to make it my TBR list for summer instead, because 1. I don't plan on going to the beach this year, 2. that pile of TBR books isn't getting any smaller. Let's take a look at these ten 'beach books'
1. Before she Ignites – Jodie Meadows
I received this book in a bookcrate and I loved the cover. I'm looking forward to reading about a leading character who has crippling anxiety. I suspect it will have something to do with dragons, but I will just have to read and see.
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Mira Minkoba is the Hopebearer. Since the day she was born, she's been told she's special. Important. Perfect. She's known across the Fallen Isles not just for her beauty, but for the Mira Treaty named after her, a peace agreement which united the seven islands against their enemies on the mainland.
But Mira has never felt as perfect as everyone says. She counts compulsively. She struggles with crippling anxiety. And she's far too interested in dragons for a girl of her station.
Then Mira discovers an explosive secret that challenges everything she and the Treaty stand for. Betrayed by the very people she spent her life serving, Mira is sentenced to the Pit–the deadliest prison in the Fallen Isles. There, a cruel guard would do anything to discover the secret she would die to protect.
No longer beholden to those who betrayed her, Mira must learn to survive on her own and unearth the dark truths about the Fallen Isles–and herself–before her very world begins to collapse.
2. Warcross – Marie Lu
Again, I got suckered in by the colourful cover, or at least part of the cover is super colourful. However, I got told that if I loved Ready Player One, then this book will also be something I will sink my teeth into. High expectations have been set.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu – when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn't just a game – it's a way of life. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally.
When Emika hacks into the game illegally, she's convinced she'll be arrested, and is shocked when she gets a call from the game's creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year's tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
3. Scythe – Neal Shusterman
I always loved the grim reaper as a character and now there's a whole book bases on this type of entity. Again another female as a lead character, so that will be interesting. It feels like a pretty unique concept and world. And there's already second part out in case I need more after book 1.
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Thou shalt kill.
A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.
Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.
4. To kill a kingdom by Alexandra Christo
Finally a little mermaid who is actually based on the tales of mermaids of old and not the Disney-type. I'm sure it will end in a Disney spectacle, but so far my interest has been raised by the mermaid-legend in this story. Read Ingrids review here.
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Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian's heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.
The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby—it's his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she's more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind's greatest enemy?
5. An Ember in the Ashes – Sabaa Tahir
I mostly want to read this because I've heard so many good things about the first two books. I follow the author on instagram and she seems like a really nice and genuine person. Another Fantasy book, it is my fave genre and considering this is one of those series that a lot of YA-fans rave about, I have to see what it's all about.
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Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free.
Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.
It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire's impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They've seen what happens to those who do.
But when Laia's brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire's greatest military academy.
There, Laia meets Elias, the school's finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he's being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
6. A court of frost and starlight – Sarah J. Maas
I read all the other books and I received this one in my Illumicrate special edition box. It's a smaller book compared to some of my list, so hopefully I will get through it fast to work through my TBR pile. Sad thing is, that the story of Rhysand and Feyre is over then.
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Hope warms the coldest night.
Feyre, Rhys, and their close-knit circle of friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly-changed world beyond. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it, a hard-earned reprieve.
Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated–scars that will have far-reaching impact on the future of their Court.
7. My lady Jane – Brode Ashton
I have heard very good reviews about this book. One of my favourite book-tubers kept singing its praise. It's has elements of the Tudors in it, which is sometimes hit and miss with me, but apperantly this one is quite humourus. I guess that already makes it quite unique.
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Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He's also dying, which is inconvenient, as he's only sixteen and he'd much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit his crown…
Jane (reads too many books) is Edward's cousin, and far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately for Jane, Edward has arranged to marry her off to secure the line of succession. And there's something a little odd about her intended…
Gifford (call him G) is a horse. That is, he's an Eðian (eth-y-un, for the uninitiated). Every day at dawn he becomes a noble chestnut steed—but then he wakes at dusk with a mouthful of hay. It's all very undignified.
The plot thickens as Edward, Jane, and G are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, our heroes will have to engage in some conspiring of their own. But can they pull off their plan before it's off with their heads?
8. Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman
My friend Nora gave me this beautiful book and it's one of her favourites. It has made me really enthusiastic about reading this book and I got the special illustrated edition as well, so it will be even more fun to read. It's set in London….. sort off, and because I love London this will be a good read for me.
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Under the streets of London there's a place most people could never even dream of. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels, knights in armour and pale girls in black velvet. This is the city of the people who have fallen between the cracks.
Richard Mayhew, a young businessman, is going to find out more than enough about this other London. A single act of kindness catapults him out of his workday existence and into a world that is at once eerily familiar and utterly bizarre. And a strange destiny awaits him down here, beneath his native city: Neverwhere.
9. Red Queen – Victoria Aveyard
Another one of those 'must read YA-series'. Again, this book was praised by so many book-bloggers and book-tubers that I got it several years ago…. And never started it. Considering how many people have talked about it, this summer seems like a good time to start. Read Ingrid's review here.
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This is a world divided by blood – red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change. That is until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.
Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime. But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance – Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart.
10. Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
Now this one is interesting. I have heard so many people enjoy the series (book and tv), but I'm wondering if it will be my genre. The good thing; it's fairly big and there's a lot of books in this series. The bad: I don't know if I'm ready for it to be a super-romance novel.
I guess it's one that I will save for last in the summer and just see if it will grab me.
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The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an "outlander"—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans in the year of Our Lord…1743.
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life, and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire—and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
What about you? Which books are you reading at the beach/pool/garden/bedroom this summer?


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The specialized service providers developed cross-platform mobile Web apps for businesses and offers comprehensive services in the area of mobile Web / HTML5. Stuttgart, August 12, 2011. The mobile Framework Developer Sebastian Werler and Dominik Laubach and the established mobile enterprise software partner M-way solutions in June 2011 the Panacoda GmbH founded. Panacoda is an open source mobile framework, which is continuously further developed in collaboration with the community. It is one of the first of its kind in all of Europe. The framework forms the basis of the products of Panacoda: cross-platform HTML5-based mobile Web apps that are individually designed the service provider for companies and developed. Panacoda Professional also offers services, training, and premium support.
To Panacoda founder and CEO Sebastian Werler: there is a strong demand for platform-independent and efficient mobile solutions. With the mobile framework the M project' can easily customized cross-platform mobile apps for Company are developed. The framework structure and simplifies the development process for mobile applications significantly; common requirements are abstracted and provided components, interfaces and tools." Co-founder Dominik Laubach added: we can reduce to the development effort, which grows with the increasing variety of mobile platforms and devices. We rely on HTML5 technology. With our products and services, we enable companies to their own internal development of their mobile applications. As a result they can significantly lower the cost." HTML5 is regarded as the technology that mobile will prevail in the area. Industry leaders such as Apple and Google are counting on for some time. HTML5-based apps are almost as powerful as native apps and platforms such as Android, iOS, BlackBerry, or both running webOS.
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RAWALPINDI - The three female accused in Lal Mosque Rangers official murder case, belonging to Maulana Abdul Aziz's family, on Tuesday submitted their written statements before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi Number 1.
ATC No 1 Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman took up the case during which the three female members of Maulana Abdul Aziz's family — Ume Hassan, Humaira Ghazi and Tayyaba Dua — presented their written statements before the judge through their counsel Wajih Ullah Advocate. In their statements, the female accused mentioned that law enforcement agencies filed a bogus case against them at the behest of the then president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf and his cronies. They added that they had nothing to do with this murder and the law enforces could not recover any thing from them during the physical custody.
Later, the judge deferred the hearing of the case till 28 July 2011. During the proceeding of the case, a total of 19 accused including Maulana Abdul Aziz appeared before the trial court. It is pertinent to mention here that the statements of other accused would be presented before the court on the next date of hearing.
The judge ordered an accused Muhammad Asif hailing from Gilgit to appear before the court on the next date of hearing and submit his written statement. The court also declared an accused namely Mujeeb-ur-Rehman as proclaimed offender in the case.
A petition filed by the father of Mujeeb regarding his arrest by the intelligence agencies was also pending in Peshawar High Court.


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The backdoor pilot last week was severely lacking in profiling, so it was nice to see an episode with an interesting premise and the usual procedural stuff. That said, there wasn't anything that stuck out other than the use of the big guns, which Reid disappointingly couldn't use.
Heads of illegal immigrants are found in a small town in Texas and the BAU is called in. Initially, the cartel is suspected, but they disappear until the end. It was clear that the unsub would one of the sheriff's deputies, and Deputy Boyd turns out to be the unsub after he kills Sheriff Ruiz and goes on a shooting rampage.
Since illegal immigration is such a volatile issue, the writers treated it lightly, offering an argument for both sides. One side says these people need help and the other says they should come through the front door. After that, it was all about finding the unsub.
Score: 8.6/10
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1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
I am a Laboratory Analyst - my job consists of analysing water samples in a lab (preparing the samples and then looking through the results). I work within the Organic Chemistry department and am managed in a small team within that. It is mainly my managers who interact with customers.
2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I am currently at University studying chemistry, having completed my first year I have expanded my actual knowledge of chemistry and can apply it to my working environment. Recently I attended an Agilent led course regarding HPLC systems, this has allowed me a deeper understanding of may of the instruments we have in the department.
3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
I enjoy the work and get on very well with my team and department as a whole, it's nice to walk past people in the corridor and be greeted whether you know the person or not.
4. How valued do you feel by Thames Water?
I do feel valued within my team, if anyone goes above and beyond or completes a particular task well then it is noticed.
5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
There was an induction on our first day and I have been continually training since I've started. I began with a single method to start off with and have since begun training on two more. It is difficult to manage studying with a full time job, but if needed I am able to take a few hours out of the working week to complete uni work whilst at work. I meet monthly with my Team Leader to discuss how I'm feeling and if my workload is too low/high. The university side is a bit less organised, our programme leader has been quite absent this year due to personal reasons so when we've been unsure of anything it took quite a while to get a respose. In terms of the learning it was quite well laid out in that they caught everyone up to the same point to begin with and then taught us new information.
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It varied depending on which lecturer you were emailing. Our personal tutor was quite absent this year due to personal circumstances, so if we were unsure of anything it took a while to get a response. Lecturers were very supportive and understood that we had a lot going on outside of uni.
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Ascension's teen group consists of middle and high schoolers who are interested in fellowship, fun, and faith! Our program for both groups rotates through recurring themes each week and dinner is provided by our Dinner Angels at no cost! Events include: Game Night, Prayer and Bible Study Night, Off-Campus Night, and Life Skills and Service Night. We also offer weekend outings and participate in service projects and Diocesan youth events. All are welcome. For more information on AYG programs please contact the Director of Youth Ministries, GiGi Logan at email@example.com.
Ascension's Middle School program (grades 6-8) strives to create a program designed to find the balance between faith and fun: to allow space for formation and fellowship, while continuing to build a firm faith foundation. Middle School Youth meets in the Youth Room on Wednesday nights during the program year from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Ascension's High School program (grades 9-12) encourages our young adults to seek God thru prayer, study, and fellowship with each other, and it encourages our teens to ask the big questions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. High School Youth meet in the Youth Room on Sunday evenings during the program year from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Ascension's Sunday morning education hour for all teens in grades 6-12 meets together in Room 104 on Sundays at 9:15-10:15 am. We focus on ensuring our teens have familiarity with the Bible as well as prayer practices and other religious knowledge.
The Ascension High School Youth go on an annual domestic mission trip to various locations throughout the country. Youth age 16+ are also welcome to participate in the annual Bolivia Mission trip.
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Adults and Children will love to stand in front of the Selfie Pod and take some fantastic photos. As with the other packages your guests can use the Selfie Pod as much as they would like to throughout the hire.
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Snakes And Their Bad Reputation
When people find out that one of my pets is a snake, their first reaction tends to be a fearful 'yuck' followed by 'Does it bite? Is it poisonous?'. There are a few things wrong with these questions but let's first address the fearful 'yuck' reaction.
Most people's initial reaction to reptiles is usually not good. However, unlike any other type of reptile, snakes seem to instill an immediate strong fear reaction. There are a number of reason as to why that is the case. Some studies suggest that the fear of certain creatures are rooted in evolution. However, as we grow, this fear tends to be exacerbated by unrealistic society trends as well as lack of knowledge. Therefore, I am a strong believer that education is the best way to tackle this issue and prevent the unnecessary killing of snakes based on fear and misconceptions.
This brings me to my second point. Let's now tackle the 'Does it bite?' question. In short, yes, it can bite. However, so can dogs, and in fact, so can you. A good question to ask yourself would be, why would it bite? It could be a number of reasons. A snake might be trying to protect its territory. Or it may feel threatened and scared. By analysing a situation and the environment in which the snake is found you could have a better idea of the reason why it would try and strike. It is worth noting that snakes are ectothermic and so cannot regulate their own temperature. Therefore, they rely on external heat sources to warm themselves up and ensure that their metabolism works as it should. This means that they tend not to waste any energy unless they feel it is absolutely necessary.
As to the question 'Is it poisonous?', we will first need to correct the use of the word 'poisonous'. Although in day-to-day life they seem to be used interchangeably, the terms 'poisonous' and 'venomous' actually mean different things. It is true that once in the body the chemicals do similar damage. However, venomous creatures need to introduce the venom by either biting or stinging. Therefore, a more accurate question would be 'Is it venomous?'.
Poisonous creatures have a more passive approach. In this instance, the harmful substance could line the surface of their skin or be stored within the creature's body. Therefore, the chemicals would need to be passed through touch, such as with the poison dart frog, or acquired by diet. In a way, one could argue that poisonous creatures evolved mainly from a defense mechanism perspective whereas venomous creatures evolved mainly for offense - though as it is often the case in nature, there are almost always exceptions.
Now, moving on to answering the 'Is it venomous?' question. Most snakes in captivity will not be venomous. To handle venomous species one would be required to have special permits and licences. However, as we all know, wildlife trafficking is nothing new so, I am sure that some unfortunate venomous snakes are in fact being held in captivity by heartless humans across the globe. It is worth noting, however, that the only venomous species in the UK is the adder. Adders are particularly shy and often avoid humans, movement and other creatures altogether. There are more cases of dogs being bitten on the nose because they were sniffing around and adder's hiding place than humans. When humans are bitten, it is usually a pretty unlucky accidental encounter and fatal casualties are EXTREMELY rare.
It is easy for humans to let fear cloud their judgement and not see the important role that snakes play in the ecosystem and to scientific research. If you are afraid of snakes, I hope this post helps you to understand these mysterious creatures better and encourages you to learn even more about them.


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So, I got a little tired of working in Blogger. So I've made the switch to WordPress. Actually, at my job we're currently doing quite a few "blogs" through WordPress and as I've been required to fiddle around with it and learn it I decided I liked the functionality, customization and layout better than Blogger so I decided to give it a go for my personal blog, as well.
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Every business is different, every individual is different. Give a thought to what can work in a particular case. Retaining and keeping your teams motivated is the key, and there has to be a way around. Think. #bellcurve #manpowerbudget #peopleprioritiesThese insights are primarily for the functional managers, and HOD's. At times it's difficult to find a…
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Ultrasound Tech Career Trends to Watch for in 2011
Whether you're a practicing ultrasound technician or are considering enrolling in ultrasound tech schools, it's important to take note of key developments in your field that could impact your employment potential. Here are some major trends that could impact your job outlook in 2011 and beyond.
Overall demand for ultrasound techs booms
While the national recession is impacting job growth for most industries, demand for health care professionals, including ultrasound techs, is still growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), ultrasound technician jobs are expected to grow by an impressive 18 percent in the decade preceding 2018. Two trends contributing to the growth include:
- An aging population. The baby boomers are getting older, which means they tend to require more medical care. According to the BLS, this contributes an increased demand for sonographic procedures (and ultrasound techs).
- Ultrasound replacing other technologies. As ultrasound technology improves, its uses expand. As a result, ultrasound is now replacing other more costly procedures. According to Laurence Parker, Ph.D., an imaging economics researcher at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, using ultrasound over CT for diagnosing appendicitis could save $22 million annually.
While demand for ultrasound techs is increasing overall, the BLS notes that opportunities will be best for those who earn ultrasound tech certifications in a number of specialties.
Demand for ultrasound technicians in physicians' offices, outpatient centers grows
While the bulk of ultrasound technicians are still employed by hospitals, the push for outpatient care should boost demand for ultrasound technicians in physicians' offices and outpatient care centers. Note, however, that the American College of Radiology (ACR) is calling for an end to Medicare reimbursements for self-referring physicians, which could reduce demand for ultrasound technicians slightly in private practice settings.
Portable ultrasounds technology shifts responsibility to first responders
As GE's newest handheld ultrasound debuted at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, research conducted by iData projected that the market for these devices will exceed $1.2 billion by 2016. Meanwhile, Mobisante announced in December 2010 it has developed a portable ultrasound probe that works with your smartphone. These advances have made it possible for first-responders to use sonography for on-the-scene diagnostic purposes, just as they did following recent natural disasters in Haiti and Pakistan. On one hand, this reduces the demand for emergent ultrasound in hospitals and medical centers. On the other hand, it provides new opportunities for ultrasound technicians who want to move away from traditional settings; groups like the Haiti Volunteer Network often have listings for ultrasound technicians.
Ongoing push for certification
The BLS notes that most employers prefer to hire certified ultrasound technicians, making certification an important investment in your career. While certification was once a voluntary process, the push for ultrasound technician licensure could make it mandatory, as it has in Oregon and New Mexico. The CARE Bill, for instance, would mandate ultrasound techs either be licensed or meet federal ultrasound technician requirements. Your best bet: invest in ultrasound technician certification now to boost your employment and salary potential while safeguarding your job should your state implement mandatory licensure.


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Master's in Project Management Program Information
A project management master's degree can make your resume stand out in a growing but competitive field. Unlike subject-matter degrees that inform you about a field -- such as English or history -- a master's in project management equips you with actionable skills you can put to work in nearly any industry. For instance, construction leadership is a growing and popular career for project managers with a median salary of $91,370 per year, and a projected growth rate of 13% through 2026.
Many other careers are growing quickly, including software development, supply chain management, and clinical trial management. All these fields need new professionals with skills in budgeting, planning, and conflict resolution. An interdependent, global economy coupled with the development of new artificial intelligence machines makes project management a cutting-edge career.
As a project manager, you can work in international settings, warehouses, offices, public sector jobs, research laboratories, and economic development organizations. And thanks to the versatile skills taught in a master's in project management program, professionals who hold the degree can move fluidly between industries.
Should I Get a Master's in Project Management?
Organized people who dream of bringing together the disparate elements of a large-scale project tend to make outstanding project managers. The field's increasing professionalization, however, is pushing prospective project managers to earn a master's degree. An on-campus graduate degree is often a great choice for recent graduates, and provides them an opportunity to attend career fairs, network with professors, and earn valuable letters of reference thanks to spending time in face-to-face courses on campus. Online programs, by contrast, can help current professionals upgrade their skills without having to relocate, spend time away from family, or take a break from work. Some online programs offer students additional access to a wide national network of alumni and corporate contacts that can help students launch or advance a project management career.
Both online and brick-and-mortar programs prepare graduates to succeed in performance management, and emphasize skills like problem solving, decision making, and team leadership. Coursework in a master's in project management usually emphasizes management of demand forecasting, inventory control, supply chain management, quality control, logistics, and production planning. While enrolled in a master's program, students can participate in on-campus clubs and associations for project management students. These organizations give depth and breadth to a student's experience and are valuable when seeking internships and jobs. Most colleges and universities also sponsor career services offices that can assist students in locating jobs, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews. In short, earning a master's in project management opens more lucrative job opportunities than those available to applicants who only hold a bachelor's degree.
What Can I Do With a Master's in Project Management?
Project managers are good communicators, leaders, and decision-makers. They must also be extremely organized and prepared to handle gray areas where nothing is clear. Project managers often work interdepartmentally to ensure smooth workflows and on-time delivery, while also negotiating the politics of a multi-departmental undertaking. Nearly every industry needs project managers to oversee product development, shipping, and sales or to manage a team that provides a monetizable service. Although project managers are in high demand, the competition for jobs is keen, meaning employers expect accurate and high-level work from those in this profession.
- Construction Managers
Construction managers oversee construction projects from start to finish. Not only do they serve as supervisors on site, they also take responsibility for planning, budgeting, and project coordination. Earning a degree in a construction-related field such as project management is usually a prerequisite to starting a career in construction management. Many construction managers are self-employed.
Median Annual Salary: $91,370
Projected Growth Rate: 11%
- Cost Estimators
As their name suggests, cost estimators use data to estimate a project's cost in labor, time, and materials. They generally work in specialty trades contracting, construction, manufacturing, or automobile repair. Cost estimators need the skills in math and data analysis that a master's in project management provides.
Median Annual Salary: $63,110
Projected Growth Rate: 11%
- Training and Development Managers
Working at the juncture of education and corporate life, training and development managers equip employees with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their jobs. These professionals plan programs, deliver content, evaluate results, and coordinate an organization's overall training component. They may create videos, write manuals, use educational software, and assist subject matter experts with content delivery.
Median Annual Salary: $108,250
Projected Growth Rate: 10%
- Industrial Production Managers
Overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants, industrial production managers help bring diverse products to the market. Cars, toilet paper, electric light bulbs, and computers all require teams of creators, and those teams need managers. Some industrial production managers specialize in quality control while others focus on processes or human resources.
Median Annual Salary: $100,580
Projected Growth Rate: -1%
- Logisticians
Logisticians are supply chain managers who move products securely and safely from supplier to customer. Manufacturing, wholesale trade, and science and technology are high-employing verticals for logisticians. Due to the complex and technical nature of their work, logisticians often find that advanced degrees prepare them for promotions and job opportunities.
Median Annual Salary: $74,590
Projected Growth Rate: 7%
How to Choose a Master's in Project Management Program
Undertaking a master's in project management means investing significant time and money into a single higher education institution. Though there is no right or wrong way to choose a program, prospective students need to consider several factors. How long is the program? Can learners pursue the degree part time or full time? Will the program require additional prerequisites, or will it accept transfer credits? Applicants should also consider the curriculum. Does the school offer the student's preferred concentration? Does the program include a practicum or other direct experience that could boost a resume and enhance a professional network? If the degree ends with a capstone requirement, is it an academic thesis or an applied final project? Both options can be helpful, but applicants should know which is right for them.
Cost is another major consideration for most students. Tuition, fees, textbooks, and other expenses can add up quickly. Students should ask what they can afford and understand the total cost of the degree before enrolling. Many online master's degree programs in project management allow students to work, study from home, and maintain current responsibilities -- all of which can help limit costs. Online degrees can often be much less expensive than relocating for an on-campus program, especially if the student lives in a low-cost community. Students may want to select a nearby school, though, if in-person residencies or on-campus requirements would increase a program's overall cost. Finally, applicants should think about how well their school's location positions them for future employment opportunities in project management.
Programmatic Accreditation for Master's in Project Management Programs
Accreditation is a critical factor in determining a program's value, utility, and perception in the marketplace. An accredited school meets rigorous quality standards, its credits usually transfer, and its students qualify for most types of financial aid. Accreditation can be awarded both institutionally and programmatically. Regional associations are the primary institutional accreditors, and an entire college or university holds regional accreditation. Program accreditation, however, is a specialized designation for departments within a university.
For a master's in project management, the accrediting bodies include Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Attending an institution with programmatic management assures students that their degree meets recognized standards in the field, maintains a high-quality faculty, and stays up-to-date on project management research. PMI accreditation -- in particular -- means a school is connected to the practical work of project management and not just to its academic theories.
Master's in Project Management Program Admissions
Admissions requirements vary extensively from school to school. Highly competitive institutions consider many factors as they sort through applications from prospective students. Less competitive programs may welcome applications from learners who meet only baseline requirements. Most students apply to at least three -- but no more than eight -- graduate programs. Completing a graduate school application is time consuming and can be expensive, so more than eight applications is rarely feasible.
Since applicants may not be accepted at their first-choice institution, however, it is important to apply to more than one program. Students should rank their top choices according to a school's reputation, cost, financial aid, program length, and perspective. Some project management master's degrees include PMI certification as a project manager within their curriculum, which may increase the degree's utility and value during a job search. The process for applying to an on-campus program is similar to that of an online program.
- Bachelor's Degree: Applicants for a master's in project management need to hold a bachelor's degree in any field. Schools may require prerequisite courses such as accounting and statistics.
- Professional Experience: Applicants may need to hold up to three years of professional experience, but this requirement is not consistent from school to school.
- Minimum GPA: Most schools require students to present a minimum GPA of a 3.0 for their entire undergraduate experience, or a 3.5 in the last 60 credits of their program. School requirements vary by individual institution, however, so be sure to check with your prospective programs.
Admission Materials
- Application: Graduate school applications can be cumbersome since they often require a resume, statement of purpose, and other essay-style answers.
- Transcripts: To enroll in a master's in project management, applicants must submit coursework and grades from all previous schools. Most colleges use studentclearinghouse.org, which charges $5 for electronic transcripts, but each school has its own requirements.
- Letters of Recommendation: Most schools require three letters of recommendation from both academic and professional references. A strong letter of recommendation can be the difference between a borderline application and an accepted one.
- Test Scores: Most project management programs require students to submit the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). A GMAT score of 450 is a typical minimum, but individual school requirements vary.
- Application Fee: The average college application fee is about $40. Colleges collect this money to fund the admissions process. Some schools do not charge any fee, while others offer fee waivers.
What Else Can I Expect From a Master's in Project Management Program?
At some schools, project management is a concentration within a business or management degree. At many other institutions, however, project management serves as the major, and students can choose to direct their coursework in one of several concentrations. These concentrations vary by school and program.
|Organizational Communication
|Organizational communication is the study of how people send and receive messages within a particular and usually closed environment. Students explore group dynamics, intercultural communication, negotiation, and interpersonal conflict. Classes can include ethical issues in organizational communication and organizational culture, climate, and communication.
Some schools may also require a writing lab.
|Consultant, negotiator, mediator, public relations manager
|Clinical Trial Design
|Clinical trial design establishes the parameters of a research project, including trial length, number of patients, randomized control, and anticipated effects. Project managers who want to work in biomedical research may choose this concentration. Classes include validation and auditing of clinical trial information, as well as clinical trial design optimization and problem solving.
|Clinical trial manager,clinical planning study manager
|Construction Management
|Construction management is a hybrid of technical and non-technical skills that looks at timelines, costs, and contracts related to construction. Students in this concentration often focus on construction in real estate development. Courses include: building systems, materials and construction, sustainable design and construction, building information modeling, and integrated practice.
|Construction manager, real estate developer, building and design manager, project manager
|An organizational leadership master's degree is especially useful for project managers who want to emphasize education, organizational analysis, or training and development. Courses in this concentration may include developing leadership capability, ethical leadership, and innovation and organizational transformation. Students look at personal models of leadership, leading teams, and leadership in organizational context.
|Training and development, director, chief executive, senior project manager
|Agile Project Management
|Agile project management uses an iterative approach of short development cycles in order to incorporate continuous feedback. This approach uses Scrum, XP, and Crystal as methods. This concentration's courses include principles of agile project management, agile lean product development, and leading and managing technical projects.
|IT project manager, agile coach
Courses in a Master's in Project Management Program
The curriculum of a master's in project management can vary depending on the school. Most programs, however, include a hybrid of business coursework, technical subjects, and behavioral sciences. As an interdisciplinary program, project management includes courses in the theoretical foundations of management, as well as the practical skills of logistics, risk, and cost estimation.
- Project Estimation and Cost Management
Beginning with the basic principles of economics and cost management, this course looks at the tools, methods, and techniques of budgeting, cost estimation, cost control, and forecasting. Students consider scope creation, resource planning, work breakdown structures, and risk assessment. They learn bottom-up assessment, estimate evaluation, life-cycle costing, and analogous and parametric estimating.
- Project Risk Assessment and Management
Students in this course examine the risk factors extent at each phase of the product life cycle. They review the entire project planning process, including concepts of risk planning as well as the software, tools, and techniques for risk identification, assessment, and management in complex projects.
- International Project Management
This course gives a broad overview of how to adapt project management methods and principles when working in an international context. Students in the course consider the legal, ethical, cultural, and financial factors of international project management. They also discuss managing global teams, dealing with corruption, and using collaborative technology.
- Project Procurement Management
Helping students prepare for the procurement and contracting components of project management, this course examines pricing, contracts, legal concepts of procurement, and procurement from the buyers' perspective. Students learn an operational model for procurement and contract management, as well as how to manage inventory and apply company and statutory regulations.
- Project Management Tools
Students in this course look at the basic tools of quality management, estimation, cost management, risk identification, and multiple project management. Upon completing the course, students know how to use tools to plan, estimate, schedule, execute, and review projects using Gantt charts, logic networks, and other tools.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Master's in Project Management?
Master's degree programs in project management can vary significantly in the time it takes to complete, the number of credits required, and the delivery format. Students at one university may need to take only 30 credits, while students in a different school may have to complete 48, which increases the length of the program by 6-18 months. Most students in a master's in project management can finish in their programs in 12-18 months, however.
Students enrolled in a cohort program know their graduation date when they start since the entire cohort progresses through the curriculum together. Cohorts provide emotional and academic support, but they may be challenging for students who need to take fewer credits if they are busy or working. Those who take a self-paced degree, though, can extend or shorten their program lengths by taking fewer or more credits per semester. Sometimes, schools cap their per-semester price at nine credits, meaning students can take additional courses without adding to their tuition costs.
How Much Is a Master's in Project Management?
The cost of a master's degree in project management can be as low as $21,000, and as high as $38,000, depending on the credit hours required, cost per credit, and state residency discounts. Earning a project management master's degree usually requires between 30 and 48 credits, and longer degrees often cost more than shorter ones. Still, a low-cost-per-credit program can make the extra classes worthwhile without raising the overall expense for the degree. Many public institutions offer sizeable discounts for veterans, military personnel, and state residents. Some schools even extend the state resident discount to their online students.
On the other hand, digital learners may have to pay technology fees that students enrolled at brick-and-mortar campuses can avoid. Still, savings in housing, meal plans, fees, and other costs typically mean online programs charge far less than their on-campus counterparts. Students who need to pay for childcare while at school may also find that online education saves them on this budget item. Unless a university offers flat fee pricing, students need to examine all costs associated with earning their degrees. Tuition alone is just one part of the price.
Certifications and Licenses a Master's in Project Management Prepares For
- PRINCE2 Foundation
Though best known in the United Kingdom, the Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) certifications are globally recognized. A PRINCE2 Foundation certificate is earned through the ILX Group, and the PRINCE2 Practitioner certificate demands that applicants hold one of the following: PRINCE2 Foundation; Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM); Project Management Professional (PMP); or an IPMA certification.
- IAPM Certified Project Manager
IAPM offers four layers of certification in two disciplines: traditional project management and agile project management. In each discipline, project managers can become a certified junior manager, manager, senior manager, or international manager. While there are no prerequisites to sit for the certification exams, these tests are challenging for anyone without an academic background in the field.
- Professional in Project Management
The Global Association for Quality Management supports the PPM, which targets experienced or intermediate project managers who are responsible for day-to-day management, risk management, or crisis management. Applicants do not need a master's degree in leadership, but they must hold project management experience and be able to pass the PPM exam.
- Master Project Manager
Offered by the American Academy of Project Management, the MPM is a professional license available to professionals with three years or more of project management experience or a master's degree. Professional project managers as well as others with experience in business management or technology can receive the certificate.
- Project Management Professional
The gold standard of project management certificates, the PMP requires passing a rigorous exam as well as holding at least a four-year postsecondary degree, three years of experience, 4,500 hours directing projects, and 35 hours of project management education. Applicants who lack these qualifications may meet alternative standards.
Resources for Project Management Graduate Students
International Journal of Project Management
Published by with the Association for Project Management (APM) and the International Project Management Association (IPMA), this peer-reviewed academic journal releases cutting-edge research eight times annually.
A Girl's Guide to Project Management
Founded as an effort toward gender inclusivity in project management, this site now speaks to anyone through guides and resources, as well as reviews of software, books, and trainings.
PM Times
This online library of project management resources includes more than 1,200 articles and 180 webinars. Members can also download whitepapers and get a peek at upcoming conferences.
Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management (Theory in Practice)
Written by Scott Berkun, project manager of one of Microsoft's biggest projects, this book covers topics like making good decisions and what to do when things go wrong.
Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management
Published by the Association of Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM-Association), this open-access, academic journal is released twice a year. Sample articles include "Technological and Economic Aspects of Wave Energy Harvesting."
Professional Organizations in Project Management
Students can attend annual conferences, network with project managers from around the world, and read the latest research in project management by becoming active in a professional organization. Project management associations often provide discounted rates for students and young professionals, and many also offer valuable certification options for young professionals as well as seasoned project managers. These organizations establish the ethical standards for the profession and advocate for government efficiency in the U.S. and around the globe.
International Association of Project Managers
IAPM offers digital magazines, certifications, and project management awards to members around the world. Certifications include project management and agile project management at junior and senior levels.
Association for Project Managers
Since 1990, APM has offered training, education, and consulting for its members. Courses include introduction to project management and advanced management/project administration.
American Management Association
The AMA provides an extensive catalog of training solutions, including seminars, online trainings, podcasts, white papers, articles, and case studies. The organization also offers a discounted student membership and a jobs board.
International Project Management Association
Based in the Netherlands, IPMA maintains membership around the world and offers education, training, certification, research, and project management awards. Members can earn a consultant certification with IPMA.
Project Management Institute
PMI serves 2.9 million professionals around the globe through advocacy, collaboration, research, and education. Professional project managers can earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through PMI.


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It's that time again: a major superhero movie (The Avengers: Age of Utron) is beginning to ramp up its marketing machine, and that means coordinating the release tie-in merchandise. As has become routine in the industry, that merchandising has given away possible new details about the film, which fans will have some fun speculating about.
In this case, 6 new images from the Age of Ultron LEGO play sets raise plot and character questions worth discussing. NOTE: These LEGO toy sets may not reveal actual moments from the film - the images may be purely for promotional purposes. Take all of this with a GRAIN OF SALT.
1. Scarlett Witch Curses Hulk?
One standout moment of the Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer is no doubt the showdown between The Hulk and Iron Man in his iconic Hulkbuster Armor. In the scene, Hulk looks disortiented and wild, leading to lots of fan speculation about what's wrong with the Jade Giant. Thanks to improved mo-cap CGI, one can truly see the emotion from actor Mark Ruffalo coming through Hulks face. Something is clearly amiss.
Like so many fans, we had our own speculation about what Hulk is going through: and Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlett Witch was a focus. Witch has "hex power" in the comics, and in the film it's expected that those powers will take the form of some kind of psychic abilities (telepathy, telekinesis). Here's how director Joss Whedon described early on in production:
"Besides the fact that I grew up reading [Quicksilver and Scarlett Witch], their powers are very visually interesting. One of the problems I had on the first one was everybody basically had punchy powers. [Quicksilver]'s got super speed. [Scarlet] can weave spells and a little telekinesis, get inside your head. There's good stuff that they can do that will help sort of keep it fresh."
Now check out this LEGO playset image (via Brickset):
Notice someone in the upper-right corner hovering ominously over Hulk (not to mention hovering at all)? Yup, that's Scarlett Witch alright. From the composure of the scene, it's Iron Man Hulkbuster versus Scarlett and that Ultron drone. Hulk, meanwhile, is either in some kind of mobile attack fortress (a part of the play set), or is trapped in some kind of immobilizing device, about to get hit by the Witch (possibly in the film?).
NOTE: Clearly these are toy sets and therefore not at all officially accurate to the film (like that Hulk trap contraption thingy). However, this LEGO image suggests that Hulk at some point gets tagged with some mental influence - which could result in the big guy losing control and being publicly shunned. Plus, there's Mark Ruffalo's statement that Hulk may not be right, on the inside, by the time Age of Ultron is done.
2. Avengers vs. Hydra: Operation Loki's Scepter?
One aspect that's been debated all through the MCU is the nature of the scepter Loki (Tom Hiddleston) used in The Avengers. Now we know that it's the Mind Infinity Stone.
Whether the Mind Stone retains its exact properties from the comics (control of the mind) remains to be seen; but thanks to the Captain America: The Winter Soldier post-credits scene, we know that it is currently in the possession of one Baron von Strucker (Thomas Kretschmann). And as revealed in the Avengers 2 trailer, the Avengers superhero squad is going to be paying Strucker a visit.
Here's the LEGO version:
The first image is very specific - one has to wonder if the Hulk/Cap "catapult special" isn't a great moment from the film, spoiled here. But moving on...
It seems as though the team could indeed be meeting "The Twins" in this sequence, as Quicksilver is seen coming at Hulk pretty fast. On the other side of things, the second image needs to be taken with a grain of salt; the trailer already implies that Hawkeye will be creeping around on foot - not zooming through the mountain snow in his own Avengers-brand Humvee.
The one real question worth focusing on, though, is whether Loki's staff (which Strucker is seemingly clutching at the top of the tower) is the focus of the Avengers mission - or just a byproduct of it. It's a pertinent point for the film's story - especially as it pertains to our next entry...
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H.B. 5210, now P.A. 18-10, is awaiting Governor Malloy's signature after passing the state House of Representatives by a vote of 114-32 and the state Senate by a vote of 34-2.
HB 5210, one of Protect Our Care CT's priority bills, puts protection of essential health benefits into state law, so that we're protected even if Congress or the Trump Administration eliminates those protections at the federal level. The bill also ensures coverage of preventive services at no cost to the consumer and bars annual and lifetime caps on coverage.
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Far Cry 5 Benchmark Performance AnalysisScreenshots »
After quite some delay, "Far Cry 5" is finally here. The fifth installment in the smash-hit open-world single-player FPS franchise is the fourth since Ubisoft took over the brand completely, making Far Cry 2 a significantly different game from the original. The recurring theme has been that of you playing as a misfit protagonist stranded in an open-world ruled by a crazy satrap, be it the forgettable diamond smuggler from Far Cry 2, memorable drug lord from Far Cry 3, or dictator from Far Cry 4. The only way out is to take down the evil ruler.
In Far Cry 5, you find yourself stranded in Hope county, Montana, a state that doesn't have the national attention it needs. White supremacist cults fueled by religion and guns run amok. At the head of one such cult is preacher (and this game's kill target) Joseph Seed, heading Project at Eden's Gate. His congregation is made up of disgruntled veterans, junkies, or just cookie-cutter a-holes. A failed attempt by the government to arrest Seed only ends up polarizing the locals and the cult, who plan a resistance movement against the government, with you caught in between.
Far Cry 5 is based on the very latest version of Ubisoft's Dunia Engine. Its designers focused on crafting as beautiful a world of the great American outdoors as they could without leveraging DirectX 12. What this means is that the DirectX 11-based engine can take advantage of legacy multi-GPU solutions such as SLI and CrossFire. There's enough eye-candy on tap to make even the toughest graphics hardware break a sweat. Far Cry 5 is an AMD sponsored title, which means owners of Radeon graphics cards could be in for a treat.
In this performance review, we put Far Cry 5 through our selection of contemporary graphics cards backed by the latest optimized drivers on our VGA test system. We measure the game's performance across various screen resolutions, investigate VRAM usage, and even test the game's multi-core CPU performance scaling.


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More on that awful Gates study
One thing that struck me right away with this report is that the inclusion of student surveys — something that aren't realistically ever going to be a significant part of high stakes teacher evaluations — is given such a large percentage in each of the three main weightings they consider (these three scenarios are, for test scores-classroom observations-student surveys, 50-25-25, 33-33-33, and 25-50-25.)
Conspicuously missing from the various weighting schemes they compare is one with 100% classroom observations. As this is what many districts currently do and since this report is supposed to guide those who are designing new systems, wouldn't it be scientifically necessary to include the existing system as the 'control' group? As implementing a change is a costly and difficult process, shouldn't we know what we could expect to gain over the already existing system?
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CLIFTON, NJ, June 21, 2018, Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present David E. Geiger with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Geiger celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
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The awarded author of numerous articles, including "Change Happens: What Direction for NNJM" in 1995 and "In the Joyful Noise" in 2007, Mr. Geiger recently authored his autobiography "In the Matter of Edwin Potter: Mental Illness and Criminal Justice Reform" in 2016. The latter book is Mr. Geiger's personal account of how the criminal justice and mental illness systems can often render people into second class citizens with limited access to careers, education and opportunities. Diagnosed with schizophrenia but in full remission since 2001, as part of his recovery he also wrote an article called "Reducing Recidivism," which addresses these issues and is included with the book. An interested party at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, he also attends conferences as part of his effort to reduce such recidivism.
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I don't believe in karma. At least, I don't believe that people demonstrably get what's coming to them based on their past behavior. Still, that's not what we're here to talk about. We are here to discuss internet karma.
Karma is that elusive number, setting, hidden voodoo that many sites of the Reddit and Digg variety use to elevate certain users above the wild fray. Karma, in theory, encourages users to submit quality content with the hopes that quality will equal higher karma. Higher karma, in turn, can also be used by the site itself to push content submitted by those users up higher than those submitted by newcomers or trolls.
Sounds pretty good doesn't it? Well, many many things have a tendency to sound good in theory and to then fall apart when us irrational human beings actually get our hands on it. Internet karma is no different.
Karma is intended to work as an incentive system, and for a lot of people it certainly does just this. That little number can become an obsession. Getting it higher, getting to be the highest, can turn into a goal that undermines the essential point of a site like Reddit. How so you ask? Well, it's the karma whore issue you see.
karma whore: originally coined at slashdot, a karma whore plays to the prejudices of the masses to get positive moderation on their comments (via urban dictionary).
There are, of course, folks who take that definition to the very extremes, but to small degrees almost every member of an online community is going to end up at least a little susceptible to this phenomenon. The reason is, after awhile posting content that doesn't see a lot of traction and never makes it to the front page, a user is likely to take one of two paths:
1. Leave
2. Start posting content they know the community likes.
So, thusly, the community feeds it's own interests and only those who are willing to play along see their karma increase.
This isn't that different from how we interact with other people offline of course. Like minds hive together, that's human nature, but what if we wanted to see something different happen in cyberspace? What if we wanted to create a community that instead of feeding our existing interests and beliefs expanded and challenged them? Karma, the way I've seen it used today, is an ideology that keeps that from happening.
On Reddit, karma accumulates if the net up votes on your submitted content goes up. Imagine a situation in which instead, the level of controversy on your content resulted in a karma increase. Instead of incentivizing the user to submit content they know will appeal to the beliefs of the community, this encourages the user to submit content that will be polarizing in some way. Net result will be a very different picture of the overall content submitted to the site. Certainly, you can view the controversial items on Reddit, but there's no system that outright encourages users to submit that kind of content.
Maybe we can go the other direction entirely. After all, the best way to firm up your beliefs is to have them challenged. Try this site idea on for size: instead of positive karma, we encourage negative karma. The more down votes you get the higher your score.
Clearly, there's still a failing in all of these systems. That failing is that it is still always possible to game the system. So what if we abandon the idea entirely, at least as a visible, measurable entity. Hide the karma from users and tweak the algorithm on the back end to get your desired results. Will users still submit content if they aren't 'rewarded' in some fashion? I think so, provided your algorithm still works well enough that interesting, varied content crawls its way to the top.
So, karma, be it good or bad or controversial, certainly produces interesting dynamics in an online community. I'd love to see it used in a more varied or dare I say, backward fashion.
Keep it real guys, and keep your karma whoring to a minimum.


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President Trump will reportedly stay out of sight at an upcoming FBI ceremony, perhaps with hopes that he can stay out of the minds of investigators gathered there.
The commander-in-chief will not attend an installation ceremony for his incoming FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday, Newsweek reported Wednesday.
Barack Obama had attended the 2013 installation ceremony for his choice of FBI chief, James Comey, who is also among the potential guests for Wray's day.
Comey was fired by Trump in May, after confirming earlier that the FBI was investigating potential collusion between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign in alleged election meddling.
It was not immediately clear if Trump steering clear of Thursday's ceremony is connected to the presence of Comey, who the President has blasted as a "leaker" after his testimony saying that Trump had told him to back off an investigation into disgraced national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Another possible attendee is the man who was appointed to lead an independent Russia investigation, former FBI Director and current Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Trump has raised the prospect of firing Mueller if the probe looks into his family's finances, though the President's personal lawyer said last week that there is a "very good relationship" with the prosecutor.
Wray said during his confirmation hearings that any attempt to tamper with Mueller's investigation would be "unacceptable and inappropriate."
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to attend the Wray installation, though the FBI told the Daily News that it does not have any information about whether Comey or Mueller will attend.
Similar ceremonies have also been emceed by the FBI's deputy director, who is currently Andrew McCabe.
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February Student of the Month
Congratulations to Caitlyn Chenevert on being awarded the Athletic Training Student of the Month February 2016! Caitlyn is a senior athletic training student who is currently working with LSU Women's Basketball. In the past Caitlyn has worked with LSU Football and LSU Swimming and Diving. Caitlyn has proven to be an excellent student both in and out of the athletic training room setting. When asked about her athletic training student, Head Women Basketball Athletic Trainer and Preceptor Micki Collins said, "Caitlyn is a very deserving recipient of the athletic training student of the month. She has set an example to all by achieving in the classroom and the clinical setting. She has done so by becoming an excellent multi-tasker, hard worker, and great communicator. She will represent LSU well next year as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Mississippi." We wish her the best of luck as she continues her athletic training career. Congratulations again Caitlyn on a job well done!


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If I had a dollar every time I heard this I would be a millionaire. Okay well maybe I would be like 20 dollars richer but still, I hear this comment a lot. I constantly have friends whom I haven't seen or talked to in a while making comments like this.
At least getting diabetes meant you have to be fit and healthy!
People think that since I was diagnosed with diabetes, I have to be healthy, I have to eat well and as a result, my body looks the way it does. This is definitely FALSE and the truth is actually the complete opposite from this.
One of the hardest things to deal with when diagnosed is weight.(Let's be real, weight at any stage of our life no matter what is hard to deal with). Insulin is a weight storing hormone. When diagnosed with type 1 diabetes we are put on insulin injections, allowing our body to finally have insulin circulating and the storage of glucose in our cells to occur. It sounds like a good thing, finally our bodies are working the way they are supposed to.
My smallest weight on the left and 65kg on the right
Unfortunately, it can be a bit of a mind fuck. Before I was diagnosed I weight 55kgs. Everyone was asking me if I was okay and that said it looked like I had an eating problem despite eating more food then ever. In a month after being diagnosed my weight was fluctuating between 70 to 75kgs. It was so hard to look at pre diagnosis pictures of myself or look at my self in the mirror, constantly just looking at being heavier than before. This problem leads so many people, especially women, with type 1 diabetes to have eating disorders and create problems in regards to food.
Injecting more and more insulin can result in a constant increase of weight. I was at my heaviest when I was injecting the most insulin into my body (around 30 units of a long term a day and 100 units of short term in 2 weeks). It was during this time I was trying to get my bloods finally under control and was not on a low carb diet, so I needed a lot more insulin. It makes it really hard; inject more insulin so that you have better control over your blood sugars but in return, you are probably going to gain some weight.
I sat around 70kgs (as seen in pictures below) for a long time even though I went to the gym every day and ate semi-healthily. (I definitely still enjoyed chicken tenders a wee bit too much but who does't). Once I started on a low carb diet my insulin injections dropped, my blood sugars lowered and my weight dropped as well.
I know sit comfortably at 60kgs with very little fluctuation. My blood sugars are generally stable. (I say generally because who knows when diabetes decided to throw us a curve ball like go crazy one day for getting my period). I work hard at living a low-carb high-fat lifestyle to ensure my body is healthy and my diabetes is managed well and to the best that I can.
Getting diagnosed hasn't made me fit and healthy and forced me to eat healthily. My decisions are the reason why I am fit, healthy and eat the way I do. Type 1 diabetes has increased the importance of taking care of my body, but my own actions and mind have allowed me to have the determination and strength to take care of my body.
Love Always,
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