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What: BBQ on hot sunny day.
Who: Papa, Mama, Along, Abg long, Adik, Qistyna Alisya and me. Also bibik..
Where: Croydon London England / Along's House.
When: Today, 31st May 2009
How: A BBQ set. 3 Bowls of overnight marinated chicken, hot dogs, mango&vanilla ice cream, Shepard pies, coleslaw etc
Overall: a day of italian festival in town. Shopping. assembling a gazebo, soaking the sun, playing musical chair,
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BBQ with Family in London.cakap-cakap izadiskandar
What: BBQ on hot sunny day.
Barang2 utk dilelongcakap-cakap shahied
Lelongcakap-cakap shahied
We are back in Cork!!
Kajangcakap-cakap ilman aiman
and i notice, the food is getting more expensive here. even the fast food chains are hiking up their prices these days. but i've discovered several new places where they have great ambience with affordable price to match. so give and take, still ok la.but above all that, Satay Kajang still maintain okeh!! =D
viva barca!!!cakap-cakap ilman aiman
away..cakap-cakap maestronine
we're away at the moment.. day 3.. will be back soon..
thu may28th2009 0005
the single ladies phenomenoncakap-cakap ilman aiman
since the boys will not be home for next few days, then.., u people have to settle for me la, blogging all the way from Kajang.
so what i have been up to since coming back? macam2!!!
anyway, since ade xtra masa sikit, layan u tube jap, then i encounter these videos. i think all of them are pretty good. so, watch them with an open mind, don't be so uptight and loosen up a bit. i just love how this song transends into every generation. u can be young, old, male, female, skinny or having that extra pounds and still shake it like u mean it.
- the ladies are living it large. big girls u r beautifull!
- the inspired child
- the boys can also do this with a little bit of practice. this is actually my fav. it shows that u don't have to wear hot pants to do the moves
- and the pros, can do it even better. and if u notice, they add some moves of their own.
- and if ur Justin Timberlake, u can still do this and get away with it.
- and of course, the original and undisputed queen B. she sings & dances at the same time!!
p/s: i know some of u who'll be going to beyonce's concert!! make sure ya'll know the moves ok!! 0OOo00 0OO0OOooh
Road Trip Wexford - part 1cakap-cakap izadiskandar
Car 1 : Shahied, Fred, Aju, Aina
Car 2 : Izad (me!), Syafiek, Puteri Nadia, Amilah "Mills" Hani.
ESOK The 75 Summerstown boys are heading to..... STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN! SWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT
excited. Wery excited!
Izad Iskandar.
ameens randomcakap-cakap brainbarrier
till then
when i grow up...cakap-cakap ilman aiman
talking about feeling not guilty..cakap-cakap maestronine
hehe firstly pinjam copyright from dr. cik yusma with regard to the title.. so dh promote ni, blh lah belanja wagamama ke kan ;)
the feeling is awesome.. stay in bed waiting for someone to serve breakfast - breakfast-in-bed.. harapan lah kn.. xde rasa bersalah sgt utk x study.. the books + notes are still all over the place.. need to do some room cleaning.. hate being in a "kecah" [kay-cah] room.. or shall i say kapal pecah..
and come to think about it.. it's not over until it's over.. so by definition, unless the "black and white" is out, then we're certainly "finish and done" with med school.. till then no worries and keep saying your prayers and do'a.. nothing will beat His decision and destiny.. for yourself and classmates and friends and everyone.. success is best celebrated together lads.. all for one, one for all..
and again the phrase "finish and done" in inverted comas was intended to imply that even we graduated later on, we still have to continue to contribute back to the school and society.. regardless where ever you are, teach and make time for the medical students (and other ppl out there for that matter).. help them as much as possible.. provide them with opportunities to do stuffs.. make yourself known and available..
wishing everyone all the best for the grand finale.. and would like to thank everyone for running this marathon together with me.. thanks a million!! and apologise for any conflict, drama, misunderstanding along the way.. sorry!! hopefully this comradeship remains forever and never end..
till then.. take care.. jaga diri.. makan minum jangan lupa.. kesihatan itu penting.. sama2 kita berdo'a..
thu may21st2009 0845
Final fever is overcakap-cakap shahied
Alhamdulillah.. Done and over with the FINALS.
Mr Monday's Video.cakap-cakap izadiskandar
Hello there.
Its been a while.
this is our last hurdle. the medic clinical exam.
but remember, it'll all be worth it.
WATCH THIS. It'll give u some motivation.
Ameen... tengok. jangan kata dah tapi tak tgk.
this vid has no sound. Make your own sound k. Kepada yang bukan budak cork, ini adalah Devere Hall UCC. Tapi kami akan grad dalam dewan yg lagi lawa.. Aula Max. InysAllah..
by the way, Id like to thank Aju for writing such a beautiful poem for us.
-from the lil bro (but sometimes more mature from others) of the house-
.4 years, 8 months and counting.cakap-cakap pembuli
But Shahid turn out to be our dearest big brother,
Whom we can rely on comes whatever,
He's special in his own way, that's for sure.
Aiman is more relaxed now than before,
With his spontaneity, he surprised me even more,
He's full of emotions, he's not letting it go,
But his confidence and determination I truly adore.
Used to play his guitar on yahoo messenger,
Now I see Ameen as a future leader,
But he's so silent, no more laughter,
Probably he's seriously thinking about the future.
Such a sweet talker when we first met him,
Nik tongkat was also his nickname,
Very well-mannered and full of discipline,
Knows everything about sport, that defines him.
Izad is the youngest in the house of 75,
Definitely the one with political mind,
He's got a lot of potential, I'm not surprised,
I wonder if he's still looking for a 'trophy' wife?
So that's a little bit of everyone,
Who beautify our memories with the pleasant ones,
Be grateful for this moment although for once,
With laughter and joy, no more whine.
p/s: Terima kasih kerna sudi pelawa,
Ku coret sedikit memori yang ada,
Maafkan andai terkasar bahasa,
Inikan pembuli, macam tak biasa.
75 boys..cakap-cakap Wahidah
This song i dedicate to all of you guys..
Even i didn't know u all well..
But i like the way ur friendship growth between u all..
Hope that all of u will keep in touch after this..
All da best guys..
WAHIDAH..life must go on..
let go, no need to hold on any longer & move forward. it's about time...
the present will eventually be the past. let see what's in store for us in the future.. =D
among the first vs. among the last..cakap-cakap maestronine
does it really matter?? for sure there are pros and cons.. i'm talking about your turn to impress.. the opportunity to impress.. to be under the limelight.. to be admired.. be it in the penalty shoot-out.. in the presentation.. in the clinical exam.. out of 5 modules taken this year, only one (surgery) which i was assigned to the very first day [out of 2 clinical exam days].. the other four - according to the chronology of events: paeds = the last day [out of 4 clinical exam days]; cp {fyp presentation} = the last day [out of 2 presentation days]; obs & gynae = the last day [out of 3 clinical exam days]; and medicine = the last day [out of 3 clinical exam days]..
i'm not sure myself, but i think i would prefer to be among the first on most occasions.. having said that, i don't mind to be among the last in the list to make a strike..
or in the middle??
till then, all the best lads!! selamat maju jaya..
thu may 14th 2009 1415
life-changingcakap-cakap brainbarrier
med school's nearly finished
and looking back this past 5 years here
i admit many important events did happen to me
meeting and working with 'geng usrah' (according to some friends) was a life changing
the highlight i suppose
its not just meself, i know
to geng usrah...(you know who u are)
thank you from the deepest of my heart
Tag: Happy Mother's daycakap-cakap shahied
Talking About 24 x 5cakap-cakap theclumsydoctor
I must say, I did not know him much. He usually greets me with his wide smile, and say, "Yusma, apa cerita?" Very Irish-like.
Mr Wednesday
I was always at odds with him during First Year. But he turns out to be the big brother you can always rely on.
Mr Thursday
A man with determination. He knows what he wants and would not let anything stand in his way. Will miss his bright yellow jacket.
Mr Friday
He is full of surprises. He likes to ask random questions and smile aimlessly, but I love his honesty and sincerity. The pleasant friend.
At first, I was thinking to write poem/pantun-like post, but we'll leave that for Miss Juliana next week ;)
Yusma, out. Peace!
yeay!! dapat tulis blog :Dcakap-cakap Anonymous
x tau nak tulis pe...
wow... what an honor!! dapat tulis entry, walaupun br je start bace blog diorang. hm, nak tulih pe ek?... Dun have a picture of my house to 'show-off' to, totally clueless about sport (esp football), i listen to all kind of music so dunno what type of song would be suitable to post here, and one of things that you can make me silent is when you all start talking about current news.
oh well...
Cost plan for my trip to London with my mum and sis (estimation only):
Flight - e400
Accommodation - e750
Transport - e150
Food - e100 (think that's enough...)
Entrance - e150
Others - e200
Total - e1650
Reward - The smile on my ma n sis on every steps and places. Really worth it :)
P/S: omg, just realise my ma bday is during the trip, so I'm gonna have bday party there too. yeay, party at London! :D
the boys of 75cakap-cakap ilman aiman
Where we're gonna be when we leave 75
we keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year some won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if we got something that we need to say
we better say it right now cause we don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And we keep thinking of that night in May
we didn't know much of stress but it came too soon
And there was me and you
And then we got real blue
Stay at home watching Britain's got talent,
And we would get so excited and we'd get so critical
Laughing at ourselves thinking life isn't fair
And this is how it feels
As we go on...we remember
All the times we... had together
And as our lives change... from whatever
We will still be...friends Forever
So if we get the big jobs and we make the big money
When we look back now will our DRAMA still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we do together?
watching tv, going to Stockholm, playing poker?
Will Izad still be a politician man?
Can Ameen find a wife before izad and aiman?
What about Shahid, will he be a paeditrician?
and Nik, an ortho surgeon to be if he doesn't betray man..
as for ilman, catch him if u can...
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there? Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us around?
Will these memories fade when we leave this town...
p/s: sorry if some parts don't rhyme as much. but when we speak from the heart, it doesn't have to be.. ececece
mohd saripan... siapakah?cakap-cakap ilman aiman
one of the most hilarious mnemonic that i ever come across.. Criteria of SLE (diagnostic if >4/11):
M - Malar rash (across nose, mitral facies no cross)
O - Oral ulcers
H - Haematological disorders (pan-cytopenia)
D - Discoid rash
S - Serositis (pleuritis, pericarditis)
A - Arthritis (non - erosive)
R - Renal disorders (renal casts & proteinuria)
I - Immunological disorders (anti-DNA a/b, anti-sm a/b)
P - Photosensitivity
A - ANA (>95% positive)
N - Neurological disorders (Seizures, psychosis)
p/s: credit to mills. this one is classic !!!
Its not the destination, its the journey...cakap-cakap izadiskandar
As things are growing close to the end, and as people are going their separate ways, sometimes you forget how wonderful the 5 years have been. Friends are more like families. Brothers and sisters....
and two more exams to go.
It is not far, Sikit saja lagi.. Come on kawan kawan, we can do this. and once its over, a new exciting/scary phase of our lives will unfold.. till then, lets cherish the moments of our last days together...
We can almost see it
That dream we're dreaming but
There's a voice inside our heads saying,
We'll never reach it,
Every step we're taking,
Every move we make feels
Lost with no direction
Our faith is shaking but we
Got to keep trying
Got to keep our heads held high
There's always going to be another mountain
We're always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes we're going to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast we get there,
Ain't about whats waiting on the other side
It's the climb
yup, its the climb that matters, not the mountain.
-Battery camera ditaja oleh nik fathul- P/s: hari isnin tak ada entry. sekain harap maklum.
randomly random..cakap-cakap maestronine
- Men vs. boys; men vs. babies..
- Pressure is mounting up..
- Lembu punya susu, sapi dapat nama..
- Kerana nila setitik, rosak susu sebelanga..
- Sebelum nasi menjadi bubur..
Some sporting updates:
- Congratulations Siti Safiyah Amirah, Malaysian bowler, for winning the World Ranking Master 2009 in
recently. Naples
- UEFA Champions League Final:
Barcelonavs. United May 27th 2009 Stadio Olimpico, Manchester . Rome Munsterlost to Leinster in last Saturday. ='( Croke Park
- Roger Federer lost again – to Novak Djokivic in the semi-final of ATP Masters in
last weekend.. Andy Murray is now world number three.. Rome trashed Real Madrid 6-2; 7 points clear with 4 games remaining in Spanish La Liga.. Barcelona
thu may7th 2009 2015
Days of our livescakap-cakap shahied
Tomorrow is a new day. A new day to hope, a new day to fight for ur dreams, a new day to correct what u did wrong yesterday, a new day to be better than yesterday, a new day to start a whole new set of other meaningful days, a new day to cherish what you will miss from the yesterdays, a new day.
Saybiacakap-cakap shahied
It feels like living in a dream
It fills me up so I can't see
The love you keep inside
The love you keep for me
I stay
To watch you fade away
I dream of you tonight
Tomorrow you'll be gone
It gives me time to stay
To watch you fade away
I dream of you tonight
Tomorrow you'll be gone
I wish by God you'd stay
I stay awake
I stay awake and watch you breathe
I stay awake and watch you fly
Away into the night
Escaping through a dream...
This is what i call hate mongering. causing panic.cakap-cakap izadiskandar
this is from their youtube page "Friendofmuslim" <--- how irony is their username. "Islam will overwhelm Christendom unless Christians recognize the demographic realities, begin reproducing again, and share the gospel with Muslims."
This video is capable to foster division more than u would think. Its disappointingly disheartening.
hate mongering. its just disgusting.
-Izad Iskandar-
stand up, speak up.
Monday with Mr Izad Iskandarcakap-cakap izadiskandar
Malaysians speak the best english in the world!cakap-cakap brainbarrier
p/s- got this from a site..
Who says our English is teruk.? Just see below - Ours is simple,short,concise, straight-to-point, effective etc……….
Britons: I'm sorry, Sir, but we don't seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment, I can call the other outlets for you.
Malaysians: No Stock.
Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone page for me a few moments ago?
Malaysians: Hello, who page?
Britons: Excuse me, I'd like to get by. Would you please make way?
Malaysians: S-kew me
Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.
Malaysians:No-need, lah.
Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door?
Malaysians: (pointing the door) can ar?
Britons: Please make yourself right at home.
Malaysians: Don't be shy, lah!
Britons: I don't recall you giving me the money…
Malaysians: Where got?
Britons: I'd prefer not to do that, if you don't mind.
Malaysians: Don't want la…
Britons: Err. Tom, I have to stop you there. I unders tan d where you're
coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.
Malaysians: You mad, ah?
Britons: Excuse me, but could you please ! lower your voice, I'm trying to concentrate over here.
Malaysians: Shut up lah!
Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time.. Do I know you?
Malaysians: See what, see what?
Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.
Malaysians: Die-lah!!
Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?
Malaysians: Wat happen Why like that….
Britons: This isn't the way to do it here let me show you,
Malaysians: like that also don't know how to do!!!!
Britons: Would you mind not disturbing me
Malaysians:Celaka u
it feels so much easier when u stand by mecakap-cakap ilman aiman
For my two friends.cakap-cakap izadiskandar
This song goes out to my two good friends. Who are having a tough time..
Bagaimana Kalau Kamu - Izad Iskandar
Frm the desk of President UCC SUcakap-cakap izadiskandar
Cork in the 1900s
Dear All,
The SU Common Room is open this Saturday 4.30pm-8.30pm to screen the Leinster v Munster Heineken Cup semi-final. Just an idea for students to take a breather from the study.
This message is being circulated this on behalf of the Dr Michael Byrne, Head of Student Health Service.
As we are now at Phase 4 of Swine 'Flu Pandemic Alert I am forwarding this e-mail for information.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the current phase of Pandemic Alert for influenza is Phase 4.
This is being reviewed frequently as the situation changes. This is the fourth highest of 6 levels of alert, and represents
the phase in an outbreak where the sustained Human to Human transmission of a novel or new influenza virus has occurred, and
has caused community level outbreaks.
Further information may be obtained at
A National telephone information line operated by the HSE is available on 1850 241850
In terms of reducing your risks of contracting or transmitting infection, the following precautionary measures are recommended
· Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissues when sneezing, coughing, wiping and blowing your nose.
* Use a tissue once only and dispose tissues in the nearest waste bin.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, and especially after coughing and sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
* Clean hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
* Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
* If you are sick with flu, stay at home to avoid spreading infection to others. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
What are the symptoms of Influenza
· Sudden onset of fever with cough, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, runny nose and possibly vomiting and diarrhoea
What about overseas travel?
· Once Phase 4 (and upwards) level of alert has been declared it is recommended that all non-essential travel to areas affected are deferred.
* Travellers returning from affected areas should observe their personal health and if, within 7 days after return, they experience an illness
like that described above, they should stay at home and immediately contact their GP/Doctor or Student Health Department for further advice.
* The list of affected areas is updated daily on websites listed above.
As the libraries have been packed of late extra study rooms have been organised for anyone who wishes to avail of them - http://www.ucc.ie/en/SIN/education
It's Mecakap-cakap Wahidah
Yes..it's me..and I'm HERE....:)
Finally setelah bertungkus lumus mencari umah..
Dpt gk umah yg di cari selama ne...
Alhamdulillah...dpt sewa di area Tmn Melati..
Nearby with Putra..
Kalo jalan kaki br 5 minutes..
Umah pun cun jer..
Umah teres 2 tingkat n partly furnished..
Even harga die quiet mahal gk..
Tp mcm worth it la...
Sbb mmg cantek giler umah tu...
House warming???
oh bukan dlm masa terdekat ne la..
Sbbnya memasing ngah pokai ngan deposit sumer...Hehehe
Oh ya..HAPPY LABOUR DAY...
"...When u don't know how to decide,just follow your heart..."


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2. Cut both ends off the watermelon, leaving a thick center disk that is about 3-inches thick. Reserve the two end pieces. Trim the rind away from the 3-inch-thick disk. Transfer to a large serving platter. Refrigerate.
3. Use a melon baller to cut watermelon balls from the two reserved end-pieces of watermelon, enough to make 2 cups.
4. in a medium bowl, combine watermelon balls, strawberries, and remaining 1/2 cup raspberries. The recipe may be made up to this point, up to 6 hours ahead. Wrap everything with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
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Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation for Urban Landscapes
May 19, 2018
10-4pm @
Small World Books
425 North St Rochester NY 14605
Prices start $50-90 & include LUNCH & growing materials included
Pricing is sliding scale and we encourage you to pay what you can.
Join Olga Tzogas from Smugtown Mushrooms & Alex Dorr from Mushroom Revival for a full day, Outdoor Mushroom Cultivation class set and focused on urban or small farm production for hobby, permaculture and small scale commerical use.
This day will be an extensive glimpse into many facets of mushroom cultivation that can be grown in the garden, indoors, greenhouses and shaded urban or wood lots. A lunch and beverages will be offered.
Workshop 10-4pm
10-10:15 - intros, welcome
10:15-11 - life cycle, ecological roles, human interaction with mushies, taxonomy/anatomy
11-12 - oysters (hands on making bags), setting up a small oyster farm, what to do with spent blocks (mycoremedition 101, vermi-mycocomposting, mycogardening/mulching)
12-1 lunch yum yums
1-1:45 woodchips culture and garden beds
1:45-2:30 - log cultivation
2:30 - 3:15 - medicinals 101
3:15-3:45 - cooking
3:45-4 - closing wrap up the burrito
Times and topics are subject to change*
Bio of Alex Dorr
Alex Dorr is a Mycologist who graduated from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree studying mycology with a focus on mycoremediation. He has dedicated the last four and a half years to learning as much as possible about fungi. Alex Dorr is the owner and founder of Mushroom Revival, an organic commercial Cordyceps militaris farm, education hub, and medicinal mushroom supplement company. (Mushroomrevival.com). Former lab manager, spawn producer and education coordinator for Fungi Ally, a mushroom hub located in Hadley MA. Currently working to help remediate old oil pits left by Texaco/Chevron in the Sucumbios region of Ecuador with the nonprofit 501c3 grassroots bioremediation organization, Corenewal. Alex received his commercial spawn production and cleanroom certifications from Aloha Medicinals, the world's largest organic medicinal mushroom producer. Alex completed independent research with fungi in Ecuador, helped and consulted mushroom farmers in Mexico and Jamaica and built a mushroom lab in Jamaica in collaboration with Tradd Cotter from Mushroom Mountain to provide spawn for the island. He has also created many mushroom installations and taught dozens of workshops and has given lectures around Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Texas and more! Travelling all around the world, teaching and growing mushrooms in countries like Mexico, Jamaica and Ecuador. Dedicated to the mission of using fungi to clean up the earth's pollution


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Dystopian Dance Party Magazine Issue 1: The Prince Issue
For the last four years, Dystopian Dance Party has brought incisive, hard-hitting analysis of 1980s R&B music and KISS biographies to adoring and/or tolerant readers on the Internet. Now, we're embarking on a new venture: Dystopian Dance Party Magazine, a full-color, high-quality print zine featuring writing by Zachary Hoskins and art by Callie Nazzpuller, plus contributed material by our friends and fellow-travelers. The first issue is dedicated to one of our mutual all-time favorite artists: Prince.
Issue 1 of Dystopian Dance Party will include high-quality critical writing by Zach and art by Callie, plus an original piece by graphic artist Party in the Front, poetry by writer Jane Clare Jones, and more. This is a Prince tribute like no other: willfully idiosyncratic, deeply personal, and totally unique. Kind of like somebody we used to know. Of course, it is completely independent, unofficial, and unauthorized (but done with love and care).
We're Kickstarting Dystopian Dance Party for a few reasons: first and foremost, because we don't have startup capital, just talent, dreams, and an endless capacity for self-indulgence. The magazine will come out whether we're funded or not; but the Kickstarter funding goal allows us to print at least 50 copies of the magazine without putting ourselves into debt. Which brings us to the second reason we're Kickstarting: to gauge interest in the project. We think we have something exciting and fun planned here, but to be perfectly honest we're used to dwelling in obscurity and aiming to please only ourselves. Basically, we want to know who else is excited about this project, so we can print enough copies to satisfy demand.
This is not a get-rich scheme; it won't make us millionaires, thousandaires, or hundredaires. Our goal is to break even. Should we exceed our funding goal, we would also love to be able to pay the artists who selflessly donated their work, knowing up front that we would probably not be able to pay them. If we make enough money to pay our contributors and still make a profit, that profit will be going straight into production costs for Issue 2 later this year.
In return for your support, you get your name in the magazine as a backer, and updates for this and future issues. Other rewards include everything from digital and physical copies of the zine to the original oil painting used to create the cover. Stay tuned for more updates; the magazine is currently in typesetting and shaping up nicely! We'll be releasing April 16, 2018--a day before Dystopian Dance Party's four-year anniversary.
Risks and challenges
While this is our first time creating a physical magazine, Zach is a writer with experience in publishing and Callie is a professional artist; we are both used to delivering high-quality content on a deadline. We will also be relying on tested print-on-demand companies--the magazine itself will be printed via Blurb. We are confident that we can deliver a quality product, including any and all backer rewards. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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I read this interesting article about Spotify this week. It was not news for me: if I were to sum up the article it more or less says that creativity is being stifled by the need to create playlists that garner the most listens. It seems that Spotify are looking for playlists that are easy to consume, and will attract the most listens.
If you are a musician that has something unique to offer, you're more than likely going to get burried because only the popular, the music that appeals to the wider demographic will survive.
It reminded me why I left Facebook and have not signed up for Instagram. The basic fault of these social media sites as I see it, is that diversity does not survive on them well. The conventional, expected kind of work that a majority will appreciate (and therefore probably isn't pushing any boundaries) is what does well on these sites. That is not to say it's awful work. My point is that diversity does not survive on these platforms when everything is judged by the same mechanism: popularity of like counts.
I left Facebook because I didn't want my art to be measured. Art shouldn't be measured. Like-counts just boil things down to value. Art is subjective, it is there to be interpreted by anyone and enjoyed in whichever way the viewer chooses to do so. To be told that one image got more likes than another is meaningless.
As far as I can see it, many social media platforms encourage conformity. Because in order to get the highest like count or highest viewings, you need to appeal to the middle-road. Do anything that's a little unconventional and you'll be buried.
So over two years ago I chose to leave Facebook. Twitter is another matter right now, as I feel that Twitter is there to encourage the dissemination of information. Short tweets encourage you to look at linked articles out in the web, whereas Facebook does not. It encourages you to stay in the realm of the Facebook bosom, and to consume what they want you to see.
So I left for these reasons: I'd much rather be an independent source. I like having all my eggs in my own basket, rather than give them to some faceless platform that doesn't care about what I'm doing, and will spit me out sooner than I can say 'boo'. I'd much rather foster my own content, build upon it, and own it. Which is what I do on my own website and blog. I wish to cultivate a place where people who 'get me' come to visit, where I don't feel I need to have to try to shout louder than others by offering what I think I they wan't in order to get others to listen.
I don't see most social-media sites offering a way to be authentic in what you do. The ultimate result is always going to be to compete against others for views and traffic, and if you start thinking about what you can do to get others to like you : then you are lost.
It's such a soul-destroying experience to be on a platform where you are at the mercy of who they choose to let see your work. If you don't already know this, Facebook does not let your audience see what you do unless you pay them. It's social-media-discrimination. It's not social. It's the complete opposite. Yep, I had 4,000 people following me and each time I posted something I was lucky if 30% of them saw it. It's because I had to pay to reach the people who had asked to be notified about what I do. And when I did try an experiment to see what happened when I did pay, I started to reach people who's profiles showed little or zero interest in photography. In other words Facebook's algorithms are screwed. So badly screwed that almost nothing is true. In order to make me feel that I had to keep paying for reach, they offered me what I am convinced were fake likes. I doubt I was really reaching any of my original audience because they always wanted to keep them just out of reach.... just so that I would feel I need to keep paying. I never did it. I left instead.
Since I left over two years ago, I have not seen any decline in my business. I never saw any drop in web-traffic (because any posts I did put up on Facebook with a link back to my website or the original article were penalised and therefore not seen by my audience). Instead, I trusted in those who are genuinely interested in what I do. The really interested come directly to this blog or to my newsletter.
Facebook is not social media - in my view, it's blackmail. They are exploiting your hopes of reaching others and instead have set up a medium where you will have to continue to pay in the hope that you might reach those that expressed interest in what you do. It is also a place where the things that will reach bigger audiences are things that most people will already like or accept. Being different or having some kind of unique quality about what you do won't get picked up by large traffics of people. It encourages mediocrity because the easy to digest is what will survive the best on there. That's why I left Facebook. And I won't be back.


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HOUSTON -- It's the magical time of year when the sun shines bright, the days grow longer, and somehow that grand Texas sky seems even bigger. It's also the time of year when wildflowers begin to dot the landscape. But unless you want to drive aimlessly up and down the highway searching for blooms, it's good to know exactly where to look.
While South Texas is already starting to see a few flowers, the rest of the state can look forward to the season beginning over the next few weeks. Experts at the University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center predict a "terrific" 2018 wildflower season thanks to a slightly drier than average winter. (Though, we must note, it most certainly didn't feel any drier.)
"Overall, wildflowers and other spring bloomers seem right on track," said Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Wildflower Center, in a release. "We expect beautiful displays to unfold over the next month or two as is typical." Not sure exactly what is in that beautiful display? The Wildflower Center also has a "What's in Season" tracker that helps you identify what exactly you're seeing.
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…we're heading to a workshop.
Last weekend, something cool finally happened to Southern Oregon. No, it wasn't The Airborne Toxic Event coming over to my house for a barbecue (even though I have my fingers crossed for summertime.) Instead, Willamette's Writer group had the awesome Bob Dugoni teach an all day workshop to novel hopefuls. I first saw Mr. Dugoni at the conference last August. After I heard him speak about query letters, I dropped my YA classes and went to listen to two more of his lectures. He was engaging, funny, and detailed in helping to learn more of the craft. I love his admission of his mistakes made and how he worked through them. I've been giddy for weeks after signing up to get another lesson.
Let me be clear that this post is no way a reflection on his skill in a workshop. I gained six pages of fantastic notes. I'm overwhelmed and excited to dive back into the edit of my WIP. Mr. Dugoni inspired that. The rest of the class gave me one page of observations noted for this blog of what not to do at an all day workshop. As with any good lesson plan, we're going to bullet points:
- Senior Center — There were about 60 attendees. 85% of them were over the age of 60. This is an interesting trend I saw at the last conference. My critique partner's hypothesis is it's the time in your life where you actually have time to sit down and write the novel of your dreams. Not that I have an aversion to the elderly (my mother might tell you different) but they do distract in some ways.
- Learn To Turn Off Your Cell Phone — There were three separate examples where the above fact about age came into play for this problem. When the phones did go off at an outrageously loud volume, the owners had no idea how to shut it off. As the pre-programmed ring tone played through its whole melody, the owner swatted at the screen or pressed it against their side in a weak attempt to strangle the noise. In all these occurrences when the owner thought they were out of the distracting woods, the happy chirp of a voicemail echoed in the room. If you are scared to turn it off because someone might call you with life changing news, then PLEASE learn how to turn it to vibrate.
- Book Lovers — Just because you love books, it doesn't mean you should write them. This was a workshop on how to write a novel. But person after person wanted to theorize about different authors. Mr. Dugoni would give an example about one of his novels and a participant would come back with "But (insert author name) did this in (book title)." I fought every urge to turn around and scream "Are you author name? No? Then shut the hell up." You might think I'm being a bit harsh, but these people would not let it die. That question was just their opener. Then they would go into some disposition about how that author used some fancy technique in contrast to what Mr. Dugoni said, implying he was wrong. Now you're with me, aren't you?
- That Guy — It never fails. In school, at the office, or at a work shop, there is always that guy who knows everything. In this class, he sat in the last row with a maroon turtle neck under a blue striped sweater with his khaki covered leg crossed over the other. He scoffed at inappropriate times and wanted to argue every point. He even had the nerve to barely take one note the entire class. During a break, he leaned over to another woman and said, "I've been writing a long time. I've got this all down." (Serious quote.) I'm still waiting for him to drop the name of his published book so I can find it on the NYT bestseller list.
- WTF Random Stuff — 1) Chick crocheted the whole time. Seriously. 2) At every break, someone was in Mr. Dugoni's face. Even at lunch one chick slid over pages for him to read. No, please, never mind he might want to go to the bathroom or get something to eat. 3) People kept guessing what he was going to say. Mr. Dugoni would build up a story and someone shouted out their guess at the ending. Hey, this isn't a choose your own adventure. Slow your roll and learn from the class. 4) A woman made a pretty good dirty joke in one of the exercises about re-writing the sentence "he was quick and small." Funnier part was she didn't even know it even after the class burst out into laughter and Mr. Dugoni turned bright red. 5) I'm still a sucky student.
- Me = Awkward — This is a classic equation in my life. It might be why I'm drawn to writing Young Adult. But sure enough, as I scooted past a desk, the corner of my pocket caught perfectly on the sharp edge of the dry erase board. (Please insert extra loud ripping noise) I'm trying to play it off cool when Captain Obvious next to me screams out "sounds like something ripped." Uh yeah, no shit, I just gave my ass a sunroof. I shimmied back to my seat, wrapped my jacket around my waist, and tweeted about it immediately. Hubs couldn't even console me because he was laughing too hard after receiving my text. (Maybe this belonged under the WTF category.)
These are the deets of what goes on at a workshop. Do you feel prepared to attend one yourself now? At least you have some ideas what not to do. Turn off your cell phone, want to be a writer, don't argue with the professional, don't be a dick, and cover your ass.


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The Queensland Government is considering scrapping the OP system in a radical change that would wipe out the system currently used to grade and rank graduating high school students.
Independent experts have recommended a new system where year 12 students would sit four assessments per subject.
It would be the same test, conducted at the same time, in every school and would account for 50 percent of the overall subject result.
The report also calls for universities and TAFEs to review their admissions processes, especially when it comes to deciding who gets into the most popular courses.
It means a new selection criteria which could impact on a student's choice of senior school subjects.
"The recommendations from the report are that we should get rid of the OP and the Queensland core skills test," education minister John-Paul Langbroek said.
But it won't come cheap.
"We're talking the investment of many, probably, tens of millions of dollars to actually make this work," Queensland Teacher's Union president Kevin Bates said.
It's believed the government will have an answer on whether it will embrace an overhaul by December.


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Starting a new job can be a pivotal time in your life. Chances are you are getting to do something that better levers the skills and experiences you've built over your career. It's also a time when you're likely being rewarded financially for all that hard work. Consider these 4 tips to make sure you're capitalizing on the momentum of your new role:
1. Get Your Financial House in Order
With the fresh start a new job offers, it's a great time to get an understanding of your current financial position. You'll go a long way in understanding your financial health by doing two things:
Create Your Net Worth Statement: (everything you own, minus everything you owe). This can be as detailed or as high level as you like, but your net worth is essentially your financial scorecard. You can keep increasing your paychecks, but if you aren't converting some of that income into assets (cash, savings, retirement accounts, investments, business assets,etc.) that you can see on your balance sheet (another name for net worth statement), you're just a hamster on a wheel. You need to be putting some of your income into assets on your net worth statement. Keep in mind, paying down the principal on your debts (student/auto/credit card and mortgage loans) also increases your net worth.
Understand Your Cash Flow: Cash flow is a fancy term for money coming in less money going out. Cash flow is by far the most important financial metric for most people. Making sure that you aren't going beyond your means is the single most obvious, yet difficult financial task for most people. There are some great tools to help with this (mint.com, ynab.com, old fashioned pencil and paper, etc.), but you need to create some way to help you make sure that you've got cash flow under control. It's very easy to fall into the trap of increasing your expenses since you're now getting paid more in your new job, but your future self will thank you if you start saving some (or maybe all!) of that extra pay. Lifestyle creep, or increasing your expenses as fast as your income, is a dangerous habit. Before you get used to spending all of your new income, take time to understand your cash flow so that you make the most of it. We recommend automating the good things in your cash flow (retirement savings, rainy day funds, travel bucket, debt payments), while making yourself more mindful in areas where you have a tendency to overspend. For our clients, we use First Step Cash Management System to take all the thinking out of day to day spending decisions that can wreak financial havoc.
2. Consolidate Old Accounts
As you start a new job, you'll likely be contributing to a new 401k/403b plan sponsored by your company. Don't neglect your old 401k plan! You have several options for your old plan:
Roll it to an IRA: this is the most common action. You roll the money in that plan to an IRA, often giving you many more (and lower cost) options for investment. This can be a great opportunity if your old plan had poor investment choices. A rollover like this is tax/penalty free and most of the time a great choice.
Roll the assets into your new plan: If your new 401k plan has great investment options (look for low expense ratios), you like the idea of having only 1 retirement account, and the plan allows you to roll in outside assets, this can be a good option.
Taking out your money (NOT RECOMMENDED): for many reasons, this is a terrible idea. If you're considering this, stop reading now and reevaluate your life choices!
If you have other accounts from previous jobs, this serves as a good time to consolidate those as well. Having too many accounts increases the odds that you don't know what's happening in your financial world. The simpler your financial life, the better.
3. Make the most of your New 401k Plan
It's likely that your new company is offering a 401k plan. Here are some tips when making your 401k choices.
At a very MINIMUM, make sure you are contributing enough to get the maximum match your company offers. This is FREE money!
Make sure you have a mix of stocks and bonds. The younger you are, typically the more aggressive you want to be. For someone in their 30's or 40's this might mean 70-90% stocks. For someone later in their career, a less aggressive mix is likely prudent. You want some US Stocks (large and small), International Stocks (Developed and Emerging Markets) and some bonds (high quality and short term).
Look for funds with low expenses. High costs will eat away at the compounding effect investing offers. Look for the term 'index' as you evaluate funds. They are often less expensive and will likely perform better than their active counterparts in the long run.
If your plan offers 'lifecycle' or 'target date' all in one options, you are looking for the fund that matches the approximate date that you expect to be retiring.
4. Review your Other Benefits:
Your company likely went to a lot of trouble to offer you some nice benefits. Make sure you're maximizing what they offer.
Hopefully your new company offers health insurance. Take some time to review your plan's options. If you aren't sure how to decide, ask the HR person or a financial planner for some guidance. Making a hasty decision can come back to bite you down the road. If you are younger and a relatively infrequent user of healthcare, a combination of a high deductible (typically lower monthly cost) plan and a health savings account can be a great choice if it's available.
Many health plans offer incentives for healthy behavior. Keep an eye out for provisions that may offer discounted premiums or rebates in exchange for things like getting an annual check up or going to the gym. The company and you win through lower costs when employees take care of their health.
Do you get life insurance? Often times, your company will provide some life insurance coverage for you at no cost. You may also have the ability to purchase supplemental coverage. Did you lose coverage provided by your old firm? Do you have outside policies? Do you even need life insurance? These are questions to consider as you evaluate your selections. A simple question as you consider whether you need insurance - is anyone (spouse, kids, etc.) depending on your income? If so, it's likely you need some. (Hint: It's unlikely you need whole or variable universal life. Think term life.)
Do you have daycare expenses for kids? If so, taking advantage of a dependent care benefit can save you significant money in taxes. These accounts allow you to pay for up to $5,000 (limit for 2017) of qualified child care with pretax money. This could save you up to $2,000 in tax depending your income and other tax factors.
Perhaps you have the chance to participate in an employee stock purchase program. This can be a double edged sword. This benefit gives you the chance to purchase shares of your company's stock at a discounted rate (typically 5-15%). This can be a nice supplement in building your wealth, but you want to make sure that you don't have too much of your net worth (10% max) tied up in your company. This can spell disaster if the company does poorly, potentially drying up your income and hitting your assets at the same time. Consider this benefit cautiously.
Congrats on your new position! Starting a new job is an exciting time. With a little thought, you can greatly improve your financial trajectory by making thoughtful, intelligent decisions with your new salary and benefits. If you'd like help in making these decisions, schedule some time to talk with us.


text: I don't have any FO photos this week. It's not because I didn't finish anything last week, but because the finished items went into the gift basket for the UnBound Houston silent auction while EK wasn't available to take pictures. The FOs were a silk and wool bobbinlace bookmark, a wool and mohair bobbinlace bookmark, and a knitted aqua-colored shrug.


text: Jordan Brand's Air Jordan / Air Force One Fusion series continues to pick up momentum and gain popularity, as here we feature pictures of a pair of Air Jordan 13 (XIII) Fusions. They sport a combination black and white upper constructed from leather, along with a black / white midsole, red outsole, and the well-known hologram image from the original design. As of now, there is no word as to their release but we will continue to keep you guys informed. Via MarqueeSole.


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- Wednesday April 17th, 2019 :: 08:42 a.m. PDT
#LASD Seeking the Public's Help in locating Missing Person, John Michael Ermer, Diamond Bar
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Detail are seeking the public's assistance in locating John Michael Ermer, a 59 year-old White male, who drove away from his home on the 2300 block of Canyon Park Drive, Diamond Bar, with his Jack Russell Chihuahua mix white and black dog, on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., he was last seen driving away in his silver 2003 Saturn L200, with the California license plate number 5BHC120.
Mr. Ermer is described as 5'11", 200 lbs., has short gray hair, and hazel eyes. He recently checked out of a local motel in the City of Rowland Heights and may be in that area.
His family is very concerned for his well-being. Mr. Ermer has diabetes and kidney issues.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau, Missing Persons Detail, Sergeant M. Rodriguez, Detective T. Abraham or Detective M. Pereida at (323) 890-5500.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 Tips" Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org/
Forwarded by:
Kimberly Alexander, Deputy
Sheriff's Information Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
Website: http://www.lasd.org
LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff's station. If you wish to remain anonymous, call "LA Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google play or the App Store, or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
*Text & Email, Register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via E-MAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), sign up for "Nixle" alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD – Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" AND your local LASD station area. Or, to receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
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Emergency: 9-1-1
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Truly passionate about the areas they know and love, the team are equally happy discussing luxury lodges and family safaris in Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti as they are helping plan voyages through the land of the Black Pharaohs in northern Sudan or adventurous expeditions to the Congo, and having personally visited our selection of accommodation in the countries we offer, first-hand knowledge is guaranteed.
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Africa for many conjures up thoughts of its magnificent wildlife and safaris provide a way to see this. Every country we feature offers a different kind of safari to the next and we are here to help unravel which is best for you.
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The classic open savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania offer the awe inspiring big game viewing including the annual wildebeest migration. See the desert-adapted wildlife of Namibia or go in search of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the lush forested slopes of Rwanda and Uganda. Take a trip to Madagascar with its unique and colourful wildlife, explore off the beaten track in the Congo or experience the rich cultural heritage in Ethiopia – in Africa, the choice is endless.
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The GLAAD Media Awards presented Beyoncé Knowles and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter with the Vanguard Award on Thursday. The power couple was celebrated for supporting the LGBTQ community.
Jay used his acceptance speech in Los Angeles to praise his openly gay mother Gloria Carter. He previously addressed accepting Gloria's sexual orientation on his 4:44 track "Smile."
The Roc Nation boss stated, "I get to follow in her footsteps of spreading love and acceptance, and her beautiful speech at the end of the song 'Smile,' and for allowing me to tell her story." Beyoncé dedicated the Vanguard Award to an HIV-positive uncle that she called "the most fabulous gay man" she's ever known.
The "Formation" singer also acknowledged her husband, Jay, for "making incredible strides toward changing stigmas in the Hip Hop community." Knowles added, "LGBTQI rights are human rights."
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The Capitol Hill Garden Club is pleased to have as its March speaker George Jett, photographer, conservationist and world traveler.
I am 71 and have taken photographs for over 45 years. I graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. In 1970. I worked as a Chemical Engineer and manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for 30 years in the Office of Water writing regulations. My work was demanding, but I enjoyed it since I believed I was doing good for the earth. When George Brush jr. decided we did not need to write anymore regulation under his " no industry left behind" policy I was given the option w/ a large bonus to retire. Since I was not allowed to do my job I retired in 2003, and have not looked back.
I always had a passion for nature and am a self-taught naturalist. I often feel I was a better naturalist than a chemical engineer. Since retirement I have travelled extensively around the world documenting the natural history of the regions I visit. For example in 2016 I travelled to Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, and South Africa. Much of what I have documented is on my website www.georgejett.net. Take a look.
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Development of Highly Sensitive Optical Devices Using Graphene
|A graphene field-effect transistor, or GFET, developed at Purdue University could bring high-performance photodetectors for various potential applications. Credit: Purdue University image/Erin Easterling
Analysts have tackled an issue ruining improvement of very touchy optical gadgets made of a material called graphene, a propel that could convey applications from imaging and shows to sensors and rapid correspondences. Graphene is a greatly thin layer of carbon that is promising for optoelectronics, and scientists are attempting to create graphene-based photodetectors, gadgets that are basic for some innovations. In any case, run of the mill photodetectors made of graphene has just a little region that is touchy to light, constraining their execution.
Presently, specialists have tackled the issue by joining graphene with a nearly significantly bigger silicon carbide substrate, making graphene field-impact transistors, or GFETs, which can be enacted by light, said Yong Chen, a Purdue University teacher of material science and stargazing and electrical and PC designing, and chief of the Purdue Quantum Center.
Elite photodetectors may be helpful for applications including fast interchanges and ultra-touchy cameras for astronomy and in addition detecting applications and wearable hardware. Varieties of the graphene-based transistors may bring high-determination imaging and shows.
"In most cameras you need lots of pixels," said Igor Jovanovic, an educator of the atomic building and radiological sciences at the University of Michigan. "However, our approach could make possible a very sensitive camera where you have relatively few pixels but still have high resolution."
New discoveries are itemized in an examination paper showing up this week in the diary Nature Nanotechnology. The work was performed by analysts at Purdue, the University of Michigan and Pennsylvania State University.
"In typical graphene-based photodetectors demonstrated so far, the photoresponse only comes from specific locations near graphene over an area much smaller than the device size," Jovanovic said. "However, for many optoelectronic device applications, it is desirable to obtain photoresponse and positional sensitivity over a much larger area."
New discoveries demonstrate the gadget is receptive to light notwithstanding when the silicon carbide is enlightened at separations a long way from the graphene. The execution can be expanded by as much as 10 times relying upon which some portion of the material is enlightened. The new phototransistor additionally is "position-touchy," which means it can decide the area from which the light is coming, which is imperative for imaging applications and for locators.
"This is the first time anyone has demonstrated the use of a small piece of graphene on a large wafer of silicon carbide to achieve non-local photodetection, so the light doesn't have to hit the graphene itself," Chen said. "Here, the light can be incident on a much larger area, almost a millimeter, which has not been done before."
A voltage is connected between the rear of the silicon carbide and the graphene, setting up an electric field in the silicon carbide. Approaching light produces "photograph bearers" in the silicon carbide.
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"The semiconductor gives the media that communicate with light," Jovanovic said. "At the point when light comes in, some portion of the gadget moves toward becoming leading and that progression the electric field following up on graphene."
This adjustment in the electric field additionally changes the conductivity of graphene itself, which is recognized. The approach is called field-impact photograph discovery.
The silicon carbide is "un-doped," not at all like regular semiconductors in silicon-based transistors. Being un-doped makes the material a separator unless it is presented to light, which incidentally makes it turn out to be incompletely conductive, changing the electric field on the graphene.
The examination is identified with work to grow new graphene-based sensors intended to identify radiation and was subsidized with a joint give from the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Branch of Homeland Security and another give from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
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"This particular paper is on a sensor to detect photons, but the principles are the same for other types of radiation," Chen said. "We are using the sensitive graphene transistor to detect the changed electric field caused by photons, light, in this case, interacting with a silicon carbide substrate."
Light fingers can be utilized as a part of gadgets called scintillators, which are utilized to distinguish radiation. Ionizing radiation makes brief flashes of light, which in scintillators are distinguished by gadgets called photograph multiplier tubes, a generally extremely old innovation.
"So there is a lot of interest in developing advanced semiconductor-based devices that can achieve the same function," Jovanovic said.
The paper was created by previous Purdue postdoctoral research relate Biddut K. Sarker; previous Penn State graduate understudy Edward Cazalas; Purdue graduate understudy Ting-Fung Chung; previous Purdue graduate understudy Isaac Childres; Jovanovic; and Chen.
The specialists likewise clarified their discoveries with a computational model. The transistors were manufactured at the Birck Nanotechnology Center in Purdue's Discovery Park.
Future research will incorporate work to investigate applications, for example, scintillators, imaging innovations for astronomy and sensors for high-vitality radiation.


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Catherine Williams successfully defended her Master's thesis, which addressed the extent to which academic responses resurge when previously learned strategies are placed on extinction. Catherine is currently conducting a follow-up study to her thesis, which was funded by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, and hopes to publish the studies as a two-experiment paper in the coming year.
Sydney Hull receives SURE award!
Undergraduate team member Sydney Hull received a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) award for the summer of 2019. As part of the award, Sydney will be paid to conduct research full-time with the lab. Find out more about the SURE program here: https://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/research-opportunities/wvu-opportunities/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure
2019 Maryland ABA
Claire had the opportunity to present at the 2018 Maryland ABA conference, where she described some of the work conducted in the lab about teacher training and inclusion of behavior analysis into K-12 public school systems (click here for a copy of the presentation).
An additional wonderful aspect of MABA was having the opportunity to reconnect with former students and introduce them to each other. It was a great pleasure to hear about what former lab members are doing these days!
Celebrating our graduating seniors!
The lab is celebrating our graduating seniors, Jordan Miller and Alex Musilli, who successfully completed their capstone poster presentations this evening!
New publication!
Our newest publication is now available in Early View for the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior! Click here to access a read-only version.
Stephens awarded SABA grant!
Catherine Stephens (St. Peter labbie) has been chosen as a recipient of a 2018 SABA Innovative Student Research grant. Catherine's project examines a novel application of resurgence procedures to determine the extent to which resurgence accounts for recurrence of problem solving. Congratulations to Catherine!
More post-graduation success!
We were so excited to see graduate students Apral and Gabrielle start new jobs to make positive changes in the world at the end of fall. We just learned that former undergraduate student (and BCaBA!) Lindsey Ives will be starting graduate school in behavior analysis at Florida State University next fall! Congratulations Lindsey!
St. Peter Lab members after graduation
Fall 2017 saw two St. Peter lab members graduate and start new jobs! Apral Foreman received her PhD. Dr. Foreman is now working as a manager at The Shape of Behavior in Texas. Gabrielle Mesches received her Master's degree. Gabrielle will be the Research Coordinator for a lab in Chicago, and owns a private animal-training business. Congratulations to Apral and Gabrielle! We look forward to seeing how you go on to change the world for the better!
Are teachers surviving or improving challenging behavior?
Teachers sometimes struggle to improve challenging behavior in the classroom. Teachers who do not have the necessary skills to improve behavior may begin to just survive that behavior by giving in to students or using long-term implementation of ineffective strategies. Administrators can support teachers by identifying teachers who are just surviving and providing additional supports to those teachers.
Interested administrators can read more about it here.
How do you select an empirically based behavior intervention?
There are lots of factors to consider when selecting an empirically established intervention for school-based challenging behavior. See Claire's slides on this topic from her September 2017 presentation to the WV Council for Exceptional Children here. You can also separately download the flowchart from that presentation, or resources on how to create a culturally responsive behavior system for your school.