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E-cigarette regulations coming from federal government
The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
New drug called '25i' infiltrates Loudoun County
This lush and leafy Loudoun suburb isn't so secluded or safe from the dangers of drugs.
Montgomery Co. asks pharmacists to stop selling tobacco products
The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution on Tuesday asking pharmacists to stop selling tobacco products altogether.
Codeine prescriptions for kids are dangerous, study shows
Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests.
Ohio octogenarian evicted from apartment over new smoking rules
An 89-year-old southwest Ohio woman is preparing to move out of her home of the last 10 years because it has gone smoke-free.
Alexandria apartment complex tests positive for asbestos
Next to a picturesque view of the river, workers in Hazmat suits were busy cleaning up at the Hunting Point on the Potomac apartments.
Obamacare: 8 million sign up
The enrollments exceeded expectations and offered new hope to Democrats who are defending the law ahead of the midterm elections.
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Foods like chocolate or french fries can be tough to resist! You know they aren't good for you, but that doesn't mean you don't crave them.
Kathleen Sebelius resigns after glitch-filled healthcare rollout
Website failures marred the opening weeks of the six-month enrollment period, but the administration rebounded strongly by enrolling more than 7 million people in health insurance plans.
Md. panel to get update on health exchange
A legislative oversight panel on Maryland's troubled health exchanged is holding a meeting to get an update from state officials.
Breast cancer prevention strategiesComment
Breast cancer treatment is a serious concern in the US and around the world, but sometimes, prevention strategies are lost in the mix.
"10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse"Comment
Leafy green vegetables have loads of health benefits - including weight loss and detoxification!
Teaming Up for Health with Olympian Kate ZieglerComment
If you want to perform like an athlete, you've got to eat like an athlete - that includes eating lots of fruits, vegetables and other plant-based foods.
Recent study shows high number of preteens have unhealthy cholesterol levels
A study of 13,000 preteens showed 34 percent had unhealthy cholesterol levels.
Clay Foundation offers free "CPR parties"
The Clay Foundation covers the cost of the instructor to teach infant, child, and adult CPR – as well as how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED.
Maryland senate passes medical marijuana bill, 45-1
The Maryland Senate's version of a medical marijuana bill is poised for a full chamber vote.
Obamacare sign-up deadline extended for those in-process
The administration is racing to sign up at least 6 million people in the new health insurance markets offering subsidized private coverage.
New program in Fairfax to help reduce football concussions
Before, the number of reported concussions was up more than 30 percent on average, as compared to the previous five years.
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End Wars Issue Committee Statement on War in Afghanistan and Drone Bombings in Pakistan
January, 2010
WILPF urges the U.S. Congress and all respective government departments to rescind a policy on continuing and escalating a dangerous war and occupation in Afghanistan, announced by President Obama in his December 1 speech at West Point This path of escalation is inflicting "collateral" damage on a civilian population and propping up a corrupt government. This escalation now includes CIA –operated drone (pilotless) aircraft attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, attacks which are war crimes forbidden by Nuremburg and the Army Field Manual. We condemn the possible further destabilization of the entire region, including Iraq, Yemen and Iran for the stated goal of capturing Al-Qaeda members and destroying the network. This endless war is killing civilians and military personnel on all sides in the war and becomes a recuiting tool for Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. The Taliban, whether in Afghanistan or Pakistan, is not a direct military threat to the United States.
In the present war the U.S. is adopting a "guns not butter" policy, making war while undermining our ability to devote the resources needed to make the economic reforms so urgently needed at home. On top of a record $708 billion request for Defense Department funds for next year, President Obama requested another $33 billion for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
The cost of employing one U.S. soldier is $1 million per year, in addition to money for equipment, for private contractors and for war-making materials. In addition is the money needed to provide medical and mental health support for the injured soldiers who return to the U.S.
WILPF urges a different Afghanistan policy that includes a full, early, and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and private contractors, closing Bagram prison , and a relinquishment of any project for permanent U.S. bases. We further condemn the US and NATO military incursion including drone aircraft bombings on the border and within Pakistan and in Afghanistan. End the occupation of Iraq. The U.S. must close Guantanamo and Bagram prisons and provide justice for all inmates being held. Torture must be prohibited according to international law.
What is needed is a major United Nations diplomatic initiative designed to get Afghanistan's regional neighbors to join in setting a disengagement timetable. Economic assistance to Afghani civil society would help to alleviate some of the conditions that draw people to the Taliban and Al Qaeda. We support Gen. McChrystal's proposal for a negotiated peace with the Taliban in Afghanistan, leading to a truly equitable solution to how the Afghan people govern themselves. Women must be involved at all levels in the process, as legally mandated by UNSCR 1325.


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Naya Rivera Buys New House! Is She Leaving California — and Glee?
Glee's Naya Rivera (Santana) is making a few major changes in her fabulous life, starting with her digs. Naya bought her Beverly Hills mansion for $1.46 million just one year ago, and she recently put it on the market for a staggering $2.1 million. She's not just waiting around, either. The Glee star has already nabbed herself a brand new crib!
So, is Naya staying in Southern California — where Glee films at FOX studios — or is she ditching the West Coast and moving to NYC? Luckily, we have our answer.
Word on the street is that Naya's already moved into a super-fancy pad in Los Feliz (an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles), which she purchased for $2.6 million. Naya's new place has five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a spa, pool, claw-foot bathtub and — duh — a wet bar. After all, those Slurpees don't pour themselves.
Meanwhile, Naya's Beverly Hills house featured just four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (child's play). The good news? Naya's listing agent (aka her mom, Yolanda Rivera) has already managed to get the Beverly Hills home under escrow.
If this gal's Glee career doesn't work out, we're thinking she has a career in flipping homes, just sayin'.
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When President Obama announced in May that Leon Panetta would move from CIA chief to Secretary of Defense, he touted the Washington insider as the man who could rein in defense spending while maintaining U.S. military superiority and keeping the United States safe. Under one worst-case scenario, the defense budget might be slashed by as much as $1 trillion over the coming decade.
Panetta, a former White House Budget Director and House Budget Committee chair, would make "tough budget decisions," Obama insisted. Overnight, it became conventional wisdom in Washington that if anyone could get a handle on Pentagon spending, it was Panetta.
But just a month after taking the top job at the Pentagon, a grim-faced Panetta warned that Defense budget cuts could have disastrous consequences for the U.S. military. "If it happen[s], and God willing that would not be the case…it would result in a further round of very dangerous cuts across the board – defense cuts that I believe would do real damage to our security, our troops and their families, and our military's ability to protect the nation," Panetta cautioned.
For a while, it looked as if defense spending would become the new budgetary piñata as Obama signaled his intentions to gradually wind down the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and congressional policymakers desperately sought ways to address runaway deficits.
The Obama administration had planned about $400 billion in defense cuts over the next decade. However, under the terms of the August debt ceiling deal, if the Congressional 12-member House and Senate super-committee still has to agree to $1.2 trillion in budget savings over the next ten years. Otherwise, an automatic $600 billion in additional cuts to defense would kick in.
Critics have long complained about waste and fat in the Pentagon budget, but the jarring prospects of cuts totaling as much as $1 trillion over the coming decade has abruptly altered the debate and galvanized pro-defense lawmakers and their corporate allies.
As Congress departed for its August recess, there were growing signs that Panetta and other highly influential defense hawks were digging in to block any major defense cuts. Just last week, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck P. McKeon, R-Calif., and Rep. Bill Young, R-Fla., chairman of the House Defense Appropriations subcommittee, wrote Panetta and White House Budget Director Jacob ("Jack") Lew, urging the administration not take a math-based approach to defense cuts that might undermine national security.
The lawmakers cautioned that, the $400 billion of proposed defense cuts alone would represent "an unprecedented drawdown in defense while U.S. forces are committed to contingency operations in Afghanistan and Libya, and possibly still in Iraq. Moreover, the cuts would be made before "any substantial analysis of the future role, missions, and capabilities we want our military to perform."


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How to Build a Start-up
A free course titled "How to build a start-up" is taught online at Udacity by Silicon Valley entrepreneur and Stanford/Berkley professor Steve Blank. Steve was deemed "the Master of Innovation" by the Harvard Business Review.
1. Sample Executive Summaries
The Executive Summary may be the most important part of your business plan. It is the first – and sometimes the only – part potential investors and other stakeholders will read. Following are a few samples of Executive Summaries written by recent Springboard companies. Thanks to MindTouch and Remora Pharmaceuticals for making their Executive Summaries available for viewing on this site.
Remora Pharmaceuticals
2. Business Plan
A business plan is the pen-to-paper "rallying cry" of any start-up venture. Sound business plans not only help companies raise capital but they also help create enduring value. The business plan acts as the operations manual for the company and as a reference tool for investors and board members. It's therefore very crucial to think through and write a good business plan. This guide will walk you through the whole process in writing a successful business plan that will fit your technology company.
Sample Business Plan (PDF document)
10 Common Mistakes That Startup and Small Companies Make (PDF document)
3. Business Presentations
A compelling PowerPoint presentation on your business is a vital tool for any start-up company. CONNECT has developed a presentation template that can help you tell your story to investors and other stakeholders.
"Secret to Compiling your Thoughts for your New Business Venture"
TED talk on pitching tactics
CONNECT Springboard Presentation Template (PowerPoint presentation)
Watch and listen to a perfect pitch below. Click the enlarge icon for full screen view.
4. Business Valuation
Any small business entrepreneurs expecting to find equity financing from angel or venture capital investors should be aware of the many ways sophisticated investors use to value a candidate business, and should be prepared to supply information to the investor to help in that process.
Business Valuation by David W. Berkus (PDF document)
How To Pump Up Your VC Valuation by Matt Bartus
The following presentations were developed by David Kramer, CFO and member of CONNECT's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) team in collaboration with several other EIRs and CONNECT staff. The presentations provide examples of business valuations at various stages for three different types of startup companies: Bio-Pharma, Medical Devices, and High Tech.
Choose your industry of interest:
5. Due Diligence
This due diligence checklist was developed and borrowed from Express Ventures and AvTech Ventures
Check List (PDF document)
6. Tech Coast Angels – The Art of Angel Investment
Learn all about the Tech Coast Angels, their organization, their investment preferences and profiles.
About Angel Investments (PDF document)
7. Term Sheets
Term Sheets are an essential part of the entrepreneurial process.
Sample Term Sheet by Richard Horning of Fish & Richardson P.C.
Term Sheet Series by Brad Feld
Term Sheet Generator for Venture Financing (WSGR)
8. Marketing
The following workbook was developed by members of the CONNECT Staff and EIRs as a general reference workbook to "go-to-market" strategy and development.
Springboard Workbook (Word document)
Mike Harris is the founder of Harris Consulting LLC and is an expert in resolving challenging marketing situations. He has served as the top marketing and business development executive for companies or divisions in consumer electronics, software, data storage/networking and others with revenues up to $120 million. He has also served as a corporate officer and head of investor relations for NASDAQ:NM companies. He is a former management consultant with PriceWaterhouse Coopers.
Mike holds a B.S. from the University of Tennessee and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Vanderbilt University. He is a frequent guest lecturer at the Rady School of Management at UCSD, where he is also a student mentor.
Contact: E: email@example.com, T: (858) 481-8665
Click here to view a paper on market concept testing by Mike Harris.
Adam Harris, Principal and Founder of Calacles Consulting Group, developed this presentation on "Building Sound Financial Models" for our Springboard Clients.
Building Sound Financial Models (PowerPoint presentation)
9. Grants
In partnership with Calit2, access is provided to an interactive federal funding database which is parsed to focus on opportunities open to private companies. Users may create a profile which is used to email them funding alerts or they may search based on keyword, agency, dollar amount, or due date. For access, please click here http://ri.calit2.net/connect.
As of late 2008, the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs requirements and processes have changed. Linked below is the latest information on these programs. For additional questions please contact: Ali Andalibi, Ph.D. of the National Cancer Institute – SBIR Development Center.
Phone: 301-496-9686
Address: Building 31, Room 10A19
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-2580
SBIR Phase II Bridge Award Flyer
Overview of the NCI SBIR & STTR Programs Flyer
SBIR & STTR Resource List
Other Grant Resources:
10. Legal
How to Work with Lawyers at a Startup by Mark Suster
Legal Issues for Social Media / User-Generated Content Sites by Quora
Employment Law Traps for Technology and Media Startups by Bottom Line Law Group
11. Funding
Survey results regarding current state of the VC funding market by Wall Street Journal
Types of Angel Financing by Scott Edward Walker
Seed Funding Best Practices by Mark MacLeod
"Series Seed" Financing Documents by Ted Wang
12. Founders and Advisors
How To Pick A Co-Founder by Naval Ravikant
The Founders' Pie Calculator by Frank Demmler
When and Where to Incorporate, Corporation vs. LLC, etc. by Yokum Taku
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Advisors by Babak Nivi
13. Access to Grant Writers
Ann Ronan, Ph.D. – www.grantright.com 909-717-1113
Richard Hake – firstname.lastname@example.com 858-675-1163
Michael Huber – email@example.com
Tina Huth – firstname.lastname@example.com
Vivian Lauderdale – email@example.com
Jules Miller – firstname.lastname@example.com 714-550-1734
John T. Ransom – email@example.com
Candace Chandra – email@example.com
Mahasweta Sarkar, Ph.D. – email@example.com 619-594-7797
Ingrid Stuiver, PhD – email@example.com 619-977-8689
Frederick Zarndt – email@example.com
14. Courses
CONNECT FrameWorks Workshops
FrameWorks Workshops are half-day, in-depth sessions addressing various topics of interest to technology or life sciences entrepreneurs. Our workshops offer targeted information needed by entrepreneurs in technology-based companies in order to more effectively start, develop and grow their companies. Each workshop features subject-area experts and interactive instruction. Most workshops are limited to 30-40 people, and early registration is encouraged.
Springboard offers free guidance and development to life sciences, clean-tech, high tech and consumer product companies in all stages of development, ranging from concept, technology transfer to start-up, to companies that have reached a significant inflection point. Innovators are matched with Business Advisors (BAs) with related domain expertise and experience in raising capital and/or growing companies. Springboard Presentation
15. Other Mentoring Programs in San Diego
Analytics Ventures
Analytics Ventures is a San Diego based venture capital firm that invests in early stage technology companies. This startup accelerator works with talented entrepreneurs to create the next generation of great companies. Analytics Ventures brings to entrepreneurs its strong understanding of technology, marketing, sales, capital, and early stage growth.
Ansir Innovation Center
Ansir Innovation Center is a startup hub located in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. Ansir is dedicated to growing and nurturing the startup ecosystem in San Diego through offering affordable coworking and private office solutions in a collaborative environment, mentorship and incubation of qualified companies, and providing a space for technology or startup-focused meetups and events.
Bio, Tech and Beyond
Bio, Tech and Beyond (BTNB) is the first and only totally neutral collaborative biotech research facility in the San Diego area which is different to how a university or non profit research institute functions. BTNB offers affordable lab space so you can get your proof of principle experiments done before you need to raise a lot of capital. This biotech hub zone also has an extensive network of scientific and business experts on hand to offer you advice on all the steps you need to take to turn your idea into a viable business.
Chairmen's RoundTable
The Chairmen's RoundTable is a non-profit volunteer organization comprised of successful Chief Executive Officers with diverse industry backgrounds who provide businesses in San Diego County advice on how to manage and grow their businesses through a well-defined mentoring program. CRT members provide this service free of charge to qualified area businesses as a way of giving back to the community.
As part of the CyberTECH Community, CyberHive is a unique, innovative business shared workspace and incubator program that delivers business and technical support to early stage companies providing cybersecurity and high tech related products and services. CyberHive is located in a quality office suite in downtown San Diego and at the center of an exploding high technology (Blue Coat, Sony, AccelerateIT, AIS) and defense community (SPAWAR, BAE, General Atomics, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics NASSCO) and near San Diego State University, National University, UC San Diego and University of San Diego.
EvoNexus is San Diego's only community-supported, fully pro-bono technology incubator. With a passion of helping startups grow, EvoNexus provides office space and puts on over 75 programs and events a year to help its startups achieve sustainability. Unlike many other incubators, EvoNexus provides these services entirely free of charge. The incubator does not take equity, does not charge rent, and its companies are under no financial or IP-related obligation to EvoNexus when they graduate.
Hera LABS
Hera LABS is a unique business accelerator for aspiring entrepreneurial women. The program provides female start-ups, in all industries, a safe place to test ideas and grow their business. This is achieved through specialized, Do-It-Yourself, hands-on LABS at Hera Hub (at Hera LABS classroom); making it a one-stop resource for enterprising women to work, connect, and flourish. The program provides participants with mentoring and resources delivered by accomplished entrepreneurial women in the community. This includes access to experts with industry know-how, labs, tools, and investment capital to efficiently launch and achieve sustainability.
Janssen Labs
Located on the Torrey Pines mesa at Janssen Research & Development's La Jolla-based West Coast Research Center, Janssen Labs provides access to modern equipment, facilities and operations management – thereby enabling new companies to focus on their research. Companies are able to save capital funds and eliminate facility construction and set-up costs, therefore, reducing the time to get operational while gaining access to the benefits of a class A corporate R&D facility.
The Moxie Center
The Moxie Center, located in the Jacobs School of Engineering, is funding a business incubator and educational programs to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to become entrepreneurs. This program will enable students, faculty, and alumni to develop exciting new ventures, and in the process contribute to the development of a new group of business and community leaders. Combined with the University's extensive faculty, facilities and other resources, the Moxie Center will provide a synergistic effect, ultimately seeding numerous ventures that can provide enrichment to its participants and strength to the local economy.
Plug and Play San Diego
Partnering with principals of StartupCircle and Interwest Capital, Plug and Play San Diego has a goal of accelerating entrepreneurial companies in the San Diego area, increasing their access to the dynamic resources of Silicon Valley and San Diego, and increasing the chances of commercial success. Partnering with Startup Circle and Interwest Capital, Plug and Play intends to co-invest in early high-tech companies in the city, accelerate their growth and provide them with a direct route to success.
San Diego Sport Innovators
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) offers a comprehensive list of programs covering business mentoring, education, networking and access to capital. SDSI works closely with CONNECTs preexisting programs such as Springboard, FrameWorks Workshops, and MIT Enterprise Forum San Diego to make appropriate and relevant opportunities for the sports industry such as SDSI specific networking events, educational panel discussions, and capital funding opportunities with our SDSI Angel Group and our Capital Forum.
San Diego Venture Group
San Diego Venture Group (SDVG) is a non-profit business association with a mission to support and promote the venture capital and start-up company eco-system in the San Diego region. SDVG's 800 members include venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, experienced executives, and professionals who support them. This is the place to network, get information, and find support for your start-up dreams. The association gathers more than 300 people on a regular basis to learn about the venture capital industry, make new connections, and visit with peers.
SoCal EED
SoCal EED is a new 501 (c) (3) organization, focused on creating entrepreneurial successes that lead to sustainable job creation in Southern California. The organization is approaching the high rate of startup company failure and slow job growth by facilitating regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, or startup communities. SoCal EED's vision for startup communities ensures that startups have a place to create and refine their idea (Seed Accelerator) and then a place to turn their idea into a product/service and associated business (Business Accelerator).
StartR is a free, six month-long acceleration program held twice a year on the Rady School's campus. Six teams are selected per each program. One member of the team must be a current student or alumni of the UC San Diego Rady School. The acceleration program is focused on hands-on company development and mentorship. At the conclusion of the program, StartR teams are given an opportunity to pitch to investors and industry experts.
von Liebig Entrepreneurism Center
The von Liebig Entrepreneurism Center at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering is dedicated to mentoring faculty and student inventors through the proof-of-concept process. The Center provides commercialization support to bridge the gap between exciting laboratory discoveries and products that address market needs. The Center primarily serves the UC San Diego engineering and science community, but many of its programs extend to universities in the Southern California region and well beyond.
West Health
The West Health Incubator provides expertise and resources to young businesses that share the mission of West Health—four organizations pioneering new and smarter technologies, policies and practices, to make high-quality healthcare more accessible at a lower cost to all Americans. The Incubator is a for-profit venture, with all returns committed to medical research and other charitable activities.
The Zahn Innovation Center
The Zahn Innovation Center includes a state of the art business incubator and access to a wide variety of engineering laboratories and other facilities. The Center holds competitions, providing incentives and awarding cash prizes to student teams that come together with promising entrepreneurial ventures. The Center is designed to accelerate ideas into functioning, growing companies. The Zahn Innovation Center works closely with SDSU's Entrepreneurial Management Center.
16. Blogs
- https://www.wework.com/magazine/
- http://www.ventureblog.com
- http://www.feld.com/blog/index.php
- http://radar.oreilly.com/marc
- http://sethgodin.typepad.com
- http://www.presentationzen.com
- http://headrush.typepad.com
17. Other Resources
Assay Depot operates cloud-based research exchanges that provide access to all the tools that scientists need to make breakthrough discoveries. By streamlining purchases from more than 8,000 global vendors, Assay Depot saves time and money and promotes innovation.
Bio, Tech and Beyond is a non-profit, open innovation laboratory dedicated to life science research and education. BTNB provides a home in which bioentrepreneurs, inventors, and citizen scientists can develop elegant solutions to costly problems and build companies that change the world.
A library of resources that covers topics such as market analysis, competitive analysis, investment financing, production management, tax problems, legal issues, financial statements and writing a business plan.
Center for Entreprenomics at the San Diego North Economic Development Council
The center for Entreprenomics serves as a regional clearinghouse of information and resources for entrepreneurs and a support system for new business development in North County.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the development of the art and science of Entrepreneurship.
Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer
Search for federal laboratory inventions that are available for transfer to business partners. From this page you can locate a particular type of technology from the nationwide system of federal labs and research centers.
To help entrepreneurs start and manage businesses, the Kauffman Foundation recently launched Kauffman eVenturing™.Designed for growth-oriented entrepreneurs, the new website provides access to current information, organized around key subjects such as finance and accounting, people and human resources, sales and marketing, products and services, operations, and the entrepreneur. New collections of articles will be featured monthly, including original material and an aggregation of "the best of the best" existing articles. Fresh content also will be added through a link-blog to articles and tools on a variety of subjects.
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV)
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) is an innovative 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has pioneered a new approach to community economic development. They provide capital, mentoring and resources to businesses that have the potential to bring significant economic gains to low-income communities throughout California. PCV targets companies, generally not high tech, that draw a significant portion of their workforce from low/moderate-income communities, and offer free business and workforce service programs and targeted equity investing activity. Launched in the SF Bay Area, they commenced operations in San Diego earlier this year.
San Diego Advanced Defense Technology
San Diego's advanced defense technology cluster, provides small businesses with services such as training, mentoring, consulting, potential funding, etc. to fast-track technologies in the areas of C4SIR which include command and control, network sensors, robotics, Internet and communications solutions, surveillance and advanced autonomous systems and cyber security.
SCORE offers free expert business advice from highly successful executives and entrepreneurs.
SDSU Small Business Institute
The Business Consulting Program at San Diego State University is designed to assist local businesses by providing cost-effective business and management consulting services.
ShoreTel Sky
Extensive list of resources for start up businesses with articles on start up ideas, creating business plans, communication and outreach, marketing plans, finance, and other resources.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of North County
The SBDC of North County is hosted by MiraCosta College and is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It serves all of San Diego County north of Interstate 8. SBDC offers no-cost assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs and low cost seminars and workshops. For more information contact Joe Molina, email@example.com, 760-795-8740
Small Business Development Lead Center (SBDC) at Southwestern College
The SBDC is a leading provider of consulting services and workshops for small businesses in San Diego. SBDC has the knowledge and resources to help you build and maintain a successful business. The SBDC is dedicated to increasing the economic vitality of the community by helping small businesses and entrepreneurs build a foundation for success. THe SBDC Lead Center staff and consultants are available to assist in answering your business questions along with providing many resources that can help you start and/or expand your business.The SBDC assists potential and existing companies through one-on-one counseling, seminars and training, information, referrals, and more. It is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Small business is America's most powerful engine of opportunity and economic growth. That's where SBA comes in. SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help you navigate the issues you face with your initial applications, and resources to help after you open for business.


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Amid the hullabaloo regarding the handover of Iraqi cities to Iraqi security forces yesterday, it is easy to lose sight of the war still going on. Despite dramatic drops in violence in Iraq since 2006-2007 — and a corresponding increase in violence in Afghanistan — Iraq remains by several statistical measures the more violent of the two.
So far this year 101 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq versus 86 in Afghanistan. Figures for civilian casualties are less exact but they also indicate more deaths in Iraq — 893 in Iraq compared to 680 in Afghanistan.
It is hard to get too worked up over statistics so it helps to put a human face on them — a face like Tim Karcher's. A lieutenant colonel and battalion commander, Karcher had only recently handed over control of his Area of Operations in Sadr City to the Iraqis. On Sunday he was riding through Baghdad in his heavily-armored MRAP vehicle when he was hit by a devastating EFP (explosively formed penetrator). MRAP's are some of the best armored vehicles that we have, but EFP's can punch through anything. As ABC's Martha Raddatz relates in this moving dispatch, Karcher wound up losing both his legs. Sandstorms made it impossible to medivac him by air, so his command sergeant major, Richard Franklin, drove him to the hospital where doctors managed to save his life. On the way back from the hospital, the sergeant-major's convoy was hit by another EFP, this one killing a sergeant.
Those EFP's could have come from only one place — Iran. These tragic and maddening incidents are further confirmation, if any were needed, that Iran has not given up destabilizing Iraq and fighting our troops (and those of Iraq by proxy). The remnants of al Qaeda in Iraq also continue to fight. Their capabilities are thankfully much reduced from what they were several years ago, but they remain a formidable threat.
As long as we have 130,000 troops in Iraq, there is little doubt that we can help the Iraqis maintain the progress that has been made in recent years — although that task becomes a bit harder now that most of our troops have left urban centers. The real test will come in a 18 months' time when under the terms of the Status of Forces agreement, U.S. troops are due to leave Iraq altogether.
Until recently I had expected that this deadline would not be binding, and there is still a chance that it won't be, but the zeal with which the Maliki government has insisted on a real (if far from complete) pullout of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities suggests that there will not be many U.S. troops left in Iraq after 2010. That is a worrisome prospect because, for all the gains made by Iraqi security forces, they still have a long way to go before they can police their country entirely by themselves — especially when they face such a potent threat emanating from across the border with Iran.


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austin tydings's comment, August 27, 2013 2:41 PM
Geography, is a subject where it takes all the skills from science, math, English, and social studies, and combines it into a in depth thinking class. It makes you find the problem, fix it and tell how and why you fixed it . For example, a crop is not growing in a dry area, then you try it in a wet area and it grows, now you have to find out why it grows in a wet area and not a dry area and explain why. It is good to start out early learning about the basics in the core classes then later in the more advance classes, to understand how to fix a problem.
Annenkov's curator insight, September 13, 2013 2:09 AM
"Geography education applies to each one of us" - not only for children, but for adults in everyday life. Who is interested in developing a personal geoculture?
Peter Phillips's curator insight, October 5, 2013 7:37 PM
Using an orange to learn the continents of the Earth :) great idea.
Kevin Barker's curator insight, June 30, 10:35 AM
Excellent article with examples for exploring the ways in which maps can fail or mislead us. This is particularly important considering how easily maps can be created by anyone through the availability of digital resources.
Angus Henderson's curator insight, July 2, 2:04 AM
A mapping 'take-down' of great detail, with lots of of interesting linked examples
Blake Joseph's curator insight, April 24, 3:48 PM
With Antarctica being the coldest, driest, and most isolated continent on earth, it is surprising that 51 different countries own pieces of land on it. As of now, the lands there can only be used strictly for scientific research, but I presume that treaty will not be in effect forever. Hidden resources yet to be discovered and future technology and is bound to give us some reason to permanently settle in this barren land someday. Discovering oil or minerals would be a good bet, as it was a leading factor in causing Dubai to form in the Arabian Desert, or the city of Perth in Western Australia. A healthy fishing industry could even help support future economies there. While weather has always been an important factor in human colonization, it does not make a place totally inhospitable. If economies can form in places like Barrow, Alaska and Longyearbyen, Norway, I don't see future settlements in Antarctica as an impossibility.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 25, 5:20 PM
In reality, no one own Antarctica for now. However, it is governed under the Antarctica treaty of 1959. There are a few reasons why no one has been claimed Antarctica, one being that is has extremely cold temperatures that drop to -122 °F. The continent also has a vast amount of thick ice that is 3 miles deep and covers its surface. In addition, it would be very costly to explore these regions and difficult to build infrastructure and transport food due to the cold temperatures and frozen seas. The Antarctica treaty of 1959 is an international agreement which states that no one cannot own the Antarctica. However, some countries have claimed some part of Antarctica. These designated areas are only to be used for scientific research purposes. Also, since an international agreement has been putted in place, Antarctica cannot be used for military purposes. The agreement also stresses freedom of scientific investigation but prohibits nuclear testing and waste disposal in Antarctica. This research has helped scientists discover new truths about global problems, climate change, and geology.
Kristin Mandsager San Bento's curator insight, May 1, 4:16 PM
It will be interesting to see what happens to Antartica as the climate shifts and continues to get warmer. What is under the frozen tundra? Will it be something of a natural resource or mineral? I think this is when the fight will get real about the slice of pie and how much each has.
Lauren Quincy's curator insight, May 24, 9:14 PM
Unit 7: Cities and Urban Land Use
This article is about Sandtown, Baltimore and its shift into a disamenity sector. It explains how this neighborhood, mainly housed by blacks, had a high percentage of vacant houses. The article says that this neighborhood is overrun with poverty, war on drugs and gangs and has the more residents in jail than any other neighborhood. This shows the changing demographics of the city of Baltimore.
This relates to unit 7 because it covers the topic of disamenity sectors and changing demographics. It shows reasons for the high levels of poverty and abandoned housing. It also shows the racial spatial distribution of the neighborhood and its correlation to housing and development.
Lydia Tsao's curator insight, May 26, 1:46 AM
This article left me heart broken. The African American community in Baltimore is stuck in a deep poverty cycle, and it cannot seem to escape its impoverished past. Even now, the poverty in the area seems to just be getting worse. The problems of income disparity lead to more problems than just economic; they lead to social and political problems. Social unrest and injustice occurs as a result of the modern white flight. This article arose as a result of the death of Freddie Gray, whose death demonstrates a significant social issue that needs to be addressed: police brutality and the criminal targeting of the African American community. His death stems from the tremendously amounts of disparity in the city. Promoting investment in the inner city would definitely help alleviate the poverty in the area. The problem is getting people to invest.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 3, 11:39 AM
Most geographers have more than a little bit of wanderlust. Maybe we don't all have the pocketbook for it, but so many people have the desire to explore, travel and see parts of the world that feel as if they are mythical. For students that have the curiosity, it our mission as educators to cultivate that and help them frame the world into a geographic perspective. I've always felt that window-seat flyers are have the seed of a geographer embedded within them...let's make sure those seeds can grow.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 25, 5:16 PM
There are a variety of places to choose from when it comes to vacationing, but one of these places may be in your next trip in 2015. All countries have their own attractions. You will find from old cities to modern suburbs to sky-scraping metropolitan cities establishing their place global tourism market. But one thing that shocks me is how the country of Cuba has been open to the tourism business, where for so many years their communist system has been failing and now they seem to be attracted to the tourism business. In many of these countries, building development has stopped for long time but in other places, modern infrastructure brings more tourists to the city. Urbanism plays a big role in how to distribute the cities. Furthermore, cultures, cities, variety of natural landscape, natural beaches, and tradition are some of few points that attract tourism business in the area. However, in some of these places religion, political, and security needs to be addressed and policies must be implemented in order to market these areas as tourist zones. Islamic countries, communist countries, old and modern cities, and even poor countries are all becoming good places to visit in 2015.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 13, 12:30 PM
Most geographers have more than a little bit of wanderlust. This BBC article is filled with images, quotes and insights into places all around the globe that fill me will a sense of awe and wonder. For students that have the curiosity, it our mission as educators to cultivate that and help them frame information about the world into a geographic perspective. I've always felt that window-seat flyers are have the seed of a geographer embedded within them...let's make sure those seeds can grow.
LEONARDO WILD's curator insight, April 14, 9:45 AM
The World is beautiful, but that is not being advertised except by those who want to make money with its beauty (tourism), or call attention to the fact we are destroying it (ecologists). News of destruction and suffering and corruption fill the news outlets, giving us a warped, one percent view of the planet we live in. The only one we have.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 18, 3:22 PM
Traveling around the world exposes all culture, traditions and history that probably you will fall in love with. These outstanding images around the world empathize regions, food, people, space, and how people survive on a daily basis will make your mind travel and enjoy places. In every image, we can take and admire sceneries from every single part of the world. Photography captures every image such of cultures, sceneries and geography for people who cannot afford to travel around world.
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SRA's curator insight, April 13, 2:43 PM
This is an article found on theguardian that talks about overpopulation in some regions, and overconsumption in others. There are very powerful pictures of various places around the world that really give you an idea about what is happening around the world. The one that gave me the chills is the picture of the dead bird that ingested too much plastic, thus killing it. Another powerful picture taken is the one of the surfer in Indonesia, surfing a wave of trash.
-Jack Christensen
SRA's curator insight, April 14, 8:16 PM
Jordan Linhart
It is absolutely astounding to me how we are so continually growing and expanding as a human race. What's more astounding to me is how quickly we are depleting and wasting all of the resources we have been given. Don't get me wrong, I was aware there were 7 pushing 8 billion of us on the planet, but growing up in the suburbs I wasn't as aware of it as I could have been. Ignorance is bliss, right? It breaks my heart to see the clearing of beautiful forests, the once turquoise water of Haiti filled with trash, and the death of animals that accidentally stumbled upon our waste. If we as humans don't start taking care of our planet, there won't be any where left for us to over populate, or even populate for that matter.
Eden Eaves's curator insight, May 24, 7:56 PM
Unit 6
These eye opening photos paint a perfect picture of what the world will be like in years to come if we keep living the way we do. There are pictures of trash waves, extreme deforestation, hill-side slums, thousands of fields of oil wells, and overwhelming crowds of people.
Zeke Robinson's curator insight, May 26, 9:06 PM
I think this is very true as the world is already shifting to Islam and losing at Christianity.
Emerald Pina's curator insight, May 26, 11:22 PM
This video gives a hypothesis on how the religions are going to look like in 2015. The Pew Research believes Muslim is going to increase, Christianity is going to have a stable pojection, and people with no religion are going to decline.
This article relates with Unit 3: Cultural Patterns and Proccesses because it gives a hypothesis of how religions are going to look like in 2015. I was a little surprised about the guess that people with no religion are going to decrease in number. I would that it would increase because as people get busier with life and less time for traditions and holidays, then they will start to have no religion.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 6, 8:30 PM
Major urban areas in California have limited local water resources so they draw water from large area to bring in sufficient water for these burgeoning metropolitan regions. With this current drought getting worse, California has ordered emergency water restrictions on residents while companies and large farms have been granted exemptions even though they account for 82% of the state's annual water consumption (residential accounts for 12%). Almond farms alone consume 10% of the state's water, and many agricultural crops are incredibly water intensive land uses. A better way to think of it isn't just about raw water usage though. A better question to ask would be this--how does one gallon of water translate into calories that most efficiently feed people?
Questions to Ponder: How does the concept of carrying capacity relate to California urban growth/drought issues? California passed its carrying capacity? How are demographics, economics, politics and the environment intertwined in California? What are the environmental limits on urban growth and development?
Tags: physical, weather and climate, consumption, California, water, environment, resources, environment depend, urban ecology.
LEONARDO WILD's curator insight, April 9, 8:49 AM
The mathematics of endless growth due to economic monetary rules has a clear outcome.
Emma Conde's curator insight, May 26, 10:11 PM
Unit 2: Population and Migration
This article is about declining population being a problem in many highly developed European countries, and measures that administrations are going through in these countries to promote population growth. In Denmark during sex ed, children are not only taught how to be safe and use contraceptives, but also the benefits of having children as a way to encourage this. Sweden compensates both moms and dads for staying at home with their new born children for up to a year, and it is very cheap to raise a child in France.
All of these measures relate to saving declining populations through government promotions to raise the population. This shows that not only rising populations are an issue to account for, but falling ones as well.
Megan Becker's curator insight, May 26, 11:41 PM
Summary: This article touches on the methods that several different European countries have tried to create a population growth by convincing the public to have more children. From TV ads, to discount prices for children, these countries try several methods to aid in their countries population crisis.
Insight: This is an extremely odd article, in that the European ideas to grow populations are somewhat unconventional and strange. The Danish dating website made only for people who want to have children struck me as especially strange, in the new couples in the US don't even talk about children until way into the relationship. It relates to unit 2 in that it shows European population growth and decline, which eventually can lead to economic instability.
Gareth Jukes's curator insight, May 27, 12:53 PM
Effects of national population policies: promoting population growth in some countries or reducing fertility rates in others-
This article explains how Europe's population is starting to run lower and lower, so governments are trying to get people to have more children. In fact, the government is doing as much as they can without intervening with the families.
This article shows effects of national population policies: promoting population growth in some countries by showing how some countries populations are declining, and the government is doing everything they can to get the fertility rate up again.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 11, 10:46 AM
This article (with the outstanding infographic above) from the Human Imprint is an excellent primer to get students ready for the APHG exam.
Tags: APHG, infographic.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 15, 10:04 PM
As globalization keeps expanding, the development of infrastructure in poor countries increases. This project of constructing a canal in Nicaragua comparable to the Panama Canal will impact communities and the environment. Also, it will claim some proprieties and relocate most of their communities. However, this project will have the most significant effect on the environment. Deforestation will be part of the project, displacing a huge part of wild animals. Local communities are concerned with the lake where part of the canal will be built and cause potential pollution to the lake. And to top it all off, it will reshape the look of natural beaches which is the essential natural resource for this communities. On the other hand, the project will create job opportunities for different communities. But, the project so far has created a lot of friction between the government and its communities. The severity of this clash has led to legal issues. These problems, however will not stop China, the major investor of the project, and globalization will continue to evolve.
Blake Joseph's curator insight, April 24, 4:38 PM
The Chinese government is seriously considering plans to build a new canal through Nicaragua that will rival the United States' Panama canal. The size of the planned canal will be much larger than the Panama canal, allowing much bigger freighters and cargo vessels to be able to pass through it to and from the Chinese mainland. While many Nicaraguans are enthusiastic about the potential jobs and money involved in the project, others can see through this and sense great problems for the country if completed. The canal would destroy many environments within Nicaragua such as Lake Nicaragua and the forest that are located nearby, displacing many people who live and depend on the area for food and work. China is fast becoming a world superpower, and is alarmingly similar to the old Soviet Union as far as a lack of environmental protection and the welfare of citizens. I fear the future environmental impact this will have on Nicaragua could be devastatingly similar to the fatal impacts of other old Soviet failures like the Aral Sea or Chernobyl (without the radioactive isotopes, of course). I think many Nicaraguans do as well.
Lorraine Chaffer's curator insight, June 1, 2:13 AM
Chapter 5
Humans value, change and protect landscapes
Seth Dixon's curator insight, May 28, 2014 7:14 PM
Field Trips in a National Park can be an incredible experience in a outstanding learning environment. The National Park Service has produced many lesson plans, videos, distant learning programs, and resources for teachers to give them opportunities to experience the National Parks online. These resources are available for a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Where is the nearest U.S. National Park to your community?
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 20, 2:26 PM
There is no easy fix to a complex problem such as the water shortage in California. Some coastal cities are considering desalinization projects while others want to reduce environmental regulations that protect wetland ecosystems to harness all of the freshwater available. One of the issues is that most of California's precipitation occurs during a very short time frame. Before the water crisis, these potential flood waters were diverted into concrete management canals but this article advocates to build more underground cisterns to capture excess rainfall before it flows to the ocean.
Tags: consumption, California, water, environment, resources, environment depend, urban ecology.
"When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." ~Benjamin Franklin
Eden Eaves's curator insight, May 24, 5:50 PM
The sunny state of California does in fact get enough rain fall each year but because storm sewers were built after continuous flooding, all of this rainfall is pushed into the Pacific Ocean rather than where it it needed now.
A solution to the insane drought taking California by storm is to use simple rain barrels to collect water at a typical home and a graded lawn to capture and retain water, allowing it to seep into the ground rather than run off into the streets and eventually into the ocean.
Lydia Tsao's curator insight, May 25, 2:20 AM
The article relates to irrigation and the conservation efforts discussed in Unit 5. Irrigation has a lot to do with the drought in California because massive amounts of water are being used for agriculture in California, which consists of water-needy fruits and vegetables. There are efforts to try to conserve water by installing rainwater collectors to reuse water instead of just draining usable rainwater to the ocean and rivers. There have also been installations of grey water pipes to reuse for irrigation. Grey water is any water that is flushed down the drain that isn't sewage, such as water from showers or water from washing machines. This way water wouldn't have to be wasted and can be reused.
Shane C Cook's curator insight, May 27, 5:40 AM
It is kinda cool to see this comic explain scale. Short and sweet but to the point. This could easily be taught to a kid at the age of 4 or 5.
Caitlyn Christiansen's curator insight, May 26, 10:35 AM
The world is extremely diverse in its spread of native languages. Yet only a handful are commonly spoken by the majority of the world, about 2/3. Over half of the world's languages are expected to go extinct because of the extreme diversity and the minimal distribution which means that in some places almost every person speaks a completely different language and many are dying as their last speakers do not pass it on to their children.
This article is relates to cultural patterns and processes through the geographic spread of languages around the globe and the increasing acculturation that causes the loss of many of these languages in our increasingly globalized world.
Michael Amberg's curator insight, May 26, 10:35 PM
Its interesting to see just how many people speak the languages we speak everyday, and to see just how many people DONT speak it.
Shane C Cook's curator insight, May 27, 5:34 AM
It is amazing to see all main languages in perspective to the world. Mandarine holding the top spot with 1.39 Billion surprises me but at the same time doesn't. There are 1.3 billion people living there in the first place.
Lydia Tsao's curator insight, May 26, 12:42 AM
I find it extremely disturbing that the Han Chinese are using means of violence and propaganda to suppress a group of people who are simply try to maintain their own way of living. Because of the powerful connections and dominance China has in the world, no country is standing up for the people of the area. This article just demonstrates how territoriality can be so hard to define, especially when there are numerous centrifugal forces that are driving the people of an area away from one another. While China believes that the area is theirs, the Uygurs do not identify with the predominant Han Chinese who live in China, so the Uygurs would like to form their own sovereign territory and area, free of the oppression of the Chinese government.
Caitlyn Christiansen's curator insight, May 26, 10:58 AM
In China, the westernmost region of Xinjiang, is called Eastern Turkistan by the people who have lived there for centuries. Because of its geographic location, this area has a unique culture that is influenced heavily by central Asia but has little connection to China culturally. Recently, the region was found to be rich in resources and many Chinese moved there for economic gain, but in the process have made the indigenous people, the Uygur, the minority. Ethnic conflict followed and the Chinese government has taken action by enforcing laws and creating propaganda that portrays the Uygur as the enemy and restricts their rights and, specifically, their religious freedom.
This article relates to political organization of space by a boundary that connects a region to a country with which it shares few cultural ties. In the process, political conflict ensued and the area clearly demonstrates an issue to be resolved and a governments violation of rights.
Eden Eaves's curator insight, May 26, 5:59 PM
Unit 4
The government of the People's Republic of China calls the country's westernmost region Xinjiang, but the people who have lived there for centuries refer to their home as Eastern Turkistan. Many times when two groups do not refer to a place by the same name, it points to a cultural or political conflict, such as this.
This territory is newer, being part of China since 1949, it was meant to be a buffer zone for the Han Chinese from their powerful neighbors.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 6, 8:58 PM
The geography of the Sunni-Shiite division is incredibly important for a good understanding of world regional geography as well as modern geopolitics. This 5 minute video (as well as this NPR podcast) examine the historical and religious aspects of this split to then analyze the political and cultural implications in the Middle East today. Additionally this Pew Research article highlights the 5 countries where the the majority of Muslims are Shiite, with some good demographic data to add to the analysis. Take this quiz to test your knowledge.
Tags: MiddleEast, Islam, religion, historical, culture.
Caterin Victor's curator insight, April 14, 10:51 AM
Since Obama turmoil with his absurd Arab Spring, Sunni Shite are killing one the other like crazy Islamist
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 15, 10:07 PM
There is a very complicated history between two major religions in the Middle East. History shows how this religion was divided by Mohamed's death. It turned into a totally new religion and now rivals in the Middle East. I have to mention that one of my co-workers is from Syria and his definition about Sunnis and Shiites are not open minded. The history behind the Muslims religions demonstrate that the more power they have the more places they will dominate. Furthermore, human rights are violated regardless of religious denomination. For some people, Sunnis are considered as terrorist and compared to extremist groups such as Al Qaeda and ISIS. These people who do not want to implement any kind of technology in their countries are holding on to the past with their religion. However, the Shiites experience more freedom even though they still follow strict religious rules. Even the US is confused about these Middle Eastern religions as countries that used to be governed by Sunnis now are run by Shiites. The US needs to remain neutral regarding these religious changes.
God Is.'s comment, April 5, 11:50 PM
With all due respect. Are we trying to corroborate that because we have been a colonialist nation, now we need someone to help us pay the price? or am I totally assuming wrong here...
Alex Lewis's curator insight, April 6, 10:00 AM
This animated photo shows the progression of the different nations in control of North America. The development of the U.S. is also depicted on here, as they went from mostly European control to independence. While the U.S. controlled most of what is now America, you can recognize the Civil War period by the control of Confederate States.
Kevin Cournoyer's curator insight, April 8, 1:33 PM
Wow. As a history major, I found this map timeline really interesting and really cool. It's a great example of how even though the physical geography of a place can remain the same, its political and economic geography can change so rapidly (or not so rapidly). It was especially interesting to see the brief stints that entities such as the Republic of the Rio Grande or the Confederate States of America did in the dividing up of North America over the last two and a half centuries. For someone who knows nothing about U.S. history, those blips on the radar beg the question, "what happened there?" How can a political entity encompass a geographic region and then disappear just as quickly?
And that ties into what I think this map is really about: colonialism. This map says a great deal about how European (or Western) empires carved up the New World and what some of their political or economic goals were in the times that the map shows. It's also important to note the title of the map: "Non-Native American Nations Control over North America". So as we see the map changing to show European or United States expansion, what we DON'T see is the gradual loss of land experienced by the various Native American tribes that inhabited the continent long before Europeans ever laid eyes on it. This map, therefore, highlights how political and economic geography can change so drastically when groups with a lot of economic, political, and military power are at odds with groups who are severely disadvantaged in these areas.
Marc Meynardi's curator insight, April 13, 2:40 AM
Suprisingly, the other countries dont show a lot of concerns.
Norka McAlister's curator insight, April 15, 10:06 PM
China is a powerful country with a population of 1.357 billion people. China as a regional hegemony, the more land means expansion of territorial control on the region and projecting sea power on international waters. However the main reason why China, the Philippines, and other countries are trying to claim these islands is due to the oil and natural gas exploitation in the South China Sea. Even when geopolitical conflicts between Philippines and other countries arise, any of these countries will have to form powerful armies in order to fight against China. The U.S. would be the only country that could pursue different strategies and mediate agreements between China's neighbors. However, through military intimidation, China would overpower any country that tried to claim these islands as part of their territory.
Lora Tortolani's curator insight, April 20, 1:37 PM
China has its hopes on securing the land that is rich in oil to bring prosperity to the country. China is building a great wall of sand and seems as though they are not fearful of others stopping it even though China has been warned that these actions create tension from Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Seth Dixon's curator insight, April 8, 12:26 PM
This article highlights 15 classroom-ready examples of environmental change that can readily detected with satellite imagery. See these 25 from NASA's Earth Observatory for more.
Tags: remote sensing, land use, environment, geospatial, environment modify, unit 1 Geoprinciples.
Courtney Barrowman's curator insight, May 21, 10:02 AM
Summer reading KQ2, How have humans altered Earth's environment? key concepts- remote sensing, land use
Lora Tortolani's curator insight, April 22, 10:11 PM
And we thought that RIC being in two different cities was kind of cool, imagine this.
Louis Mazza's curator insight, May 6, 10:12 AM
This articles starts off describing the two meridians that divide the eastern and western hemispheres, the prime meridian and the 180th meridian. The prime meridian is the line of longitude where longitude is equal to zero. Countries east of the prime meridian are considered in the eastern hemisphere, while all countries west are located in the western hemisphere.
Eight countries intersect in-between both of these hemispheres, there are the United Kingdom, in Europe France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Togo.
The 180th meridian is opposite the prime, and countries to the west of the 180th are in the eastern hemisphere.
This is an interesting thing to examine because these locations are not set in stone. The tectonic plates that hold these countries will always be shifting in different directions. So in 20 years from now I wonder is the number 8 will increase or decrease?
Felix Ramos Jr.'s curator insight, May 7, 9:21 PM
Pretty neat information contained on this page. Kiribati is the only country in the world located in all four hemispheres. That is a place that I would love to visit. There are not many countries that can say they are even a part of two hemispheres, let alone four.
Eden Eaves's curator insight, May 24, 8:47 PM
Unit 4
This video explains what goes on at United Nations meetings. 193 people gather in New York to discuss matters of peace and security. Established in 1945 made up of 50 countries and made to prevent another World War. The UN deals with matters of economics social policy, human rights, and culture. And the most important parts is the security council (made up of France, Britain, the United States, China, and Russia) and the general assembly.
Jacob McCullough's curator insight, May 26, 6:01 PM
Just a nice brief summary or how the United nations worked for political geography
Shane C Cook's curator insight, May 27, 8:47 AM
The UN is one of the most impact organizations we have today. The UN is a powerful peacekeeping supranational organization organized to help all nations and countries


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Who knows where SMC will take you? All we know is you should definitely dive in—it's worth it.
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- Look into the Student Senate and Peer Council.
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While they may not have even reached their potential yet, the Chicago Bulls have looked very, very good lately. The defensive mastermind that is Tom Thibodeau has got this team heading in the right direction, but it hasn't just been about defense. It's also been about Derrick Rose, who could be easily be in the discussion for early-season MVP. Rose just handles the ball in such an confident way that he can pretty much take over a game any time he wants, and that bodes well for this Chicago team that has to compete against the likes of the Celtics, Heat, and Magic if they want to reach the NBA Finals.
Here's a look at tonight's schedule:
#7: Philadelphia 76ers (8-15) at New Jersey Nets (6-18) – 7:00 PM ET, Regional
#6: Toronto Raptors (9-15) at Charlotte Bobcats (8-15) – 7:00 PM ET, Regional
#5: Minnesota Timberwolves (6-18) at Golden State Warriors (8-16) – 10:30 PM ET, Regional
#4: Sacramento Kings (5-16) at Houston Rockets (9-14) – 8:30 PM ET, Regional
#3: Atlanta Hawks (16-9) at Detroit Pistons (7-18) – 7:30 PM ET, Regional
#2: Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) at Washington Wizards (6-16) – 7:00 PM ET, Regional
#1: Orlando Magic (16-8) at Denver Nuggets (14-9) – 9:00 PM ET, NBA TV
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The homeowner was at the house at the time of the fire, but no injuries were suffered, the release said.
Power to the home was turned off while officials worked the scene. Sheet rock in the living room of the home was damaged.


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The Office of Student Conduct serves as a valuable resource for the University community by promoting a safe living and learning environment. Penn State identifies unacceptable student behavior in a document called the Code of Conduct. Students should familiarize themselves with the expectations of the Code of Conduct and allow it to serve as a guide through daily decision-making processes in and out of the classroom. if you know what is considered acceptable behavior, then you are taking the first step in making that a way of life. The judicial process begins when students don't uphold or ascribe to the ideals of the Code of Conduct.
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Film (with rating): Robin Hood (PG-13)
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Summary: A
unique retelling of the classic tale of Robin Hood (Russell Crowe), an expert
archer who tries to save the corrupted town of Nottingham from the clutches of
a despotic sheriff.
Review: First
off, this is not the "Robin Hood" of your youth, nor is it for
today's youth. That's not to say it's good or bad. Just different than what
some might believe they're in store for.
Many reviewers have been peeved that director Ridley Scott's
"Robin Hood" is not a modern version of the Errol Flynn classic, nor
is it historically accurate. Then others gripe that all the "fun and
fantasy" has been ripped from a classic fable and replaced with the dark
reality of 12th century England. But let's step back here. This is
Scott and Crowe, teaming up one again. Think of "Gladiator:" Was that
fleshed from the history books? Probably not. Same with "Robin Hood."
It was not created to be viewed as a documentary or a glorified version of
When judged on its own, the film is not bad. Don't try to
make it a documentary or a "Gladiator Part 2," or else you will be
disappointed. Scott successfully took lots of creative license in his latest
movie, mixing his own vision in with historical truths and Hollywood
style. See it for the amazingly
strong cast (which also includes a superb Cate Blanchett, once again shining in
a period piece) and the beautiful yet brooding cinematography.
It also appears this movie is a prequel to other films,
which will most likely detail the more well-known legend of Robin Hood. That
explains some of the deviations from the Robin Hood lore we've all grown up
Crowe displayed his acting prowess once again, but in this
role, he unfortunately seemed a bit understated.
If you're looking for a dark, mysterious action film with
flavors of a classic legend, "Robin Hood" will work for you. If you
want a swashbuckling tale with Friar Tuck, Merry Men and lovely and docile
Marion, then rent the Flynn version. This one will not please you. For me, I
enjoyed it. I went in knowing I was getting a dark period-type piece with lots
of action, brooding and atmosphere. I didn't really care about those Merry Men
Extra highlight:
"Rise and Rise Again: Making Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood'"
What to serve for dinner: Rather than dine on 12th century food,
let's dish up a few menu items famous at the Robin Hood British pub in Sherman
Oaks. Whip up some steak and kidney pie (southernfood.about.com) with a side of
Scotch eggs (allrecipes.com) and the best English beer you can find.
Steak and Kidney Pie
* Pastry for 1-crust pie
1 beef kidney
2 lbs. round steak, cubed
2 tablespoons oil, drippings, or shortening
2 cups chopped onions
* 2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water
4 cups diced raw potatoes
6 Tbs. flour
Cover beef kidney with lightly salted water, cover and
refrigerate overnight. Drain; cut out tubes and white membrane with scissors.
Dice meat. Brown kidney and steak in hot fat. Add onions, seasoning, and 1 1/2
cup water. Simmer until meat is almost tender, about 1 hour.
Blend together flour and remaining 1/2 cup water; stir into
meat mixture. Continue cooking and stirring until mixture thickens. Pour into
3-quart casserole.
Roll out pastry slightly larger than top of casserole. Place
over meat mixture and trim to overhang 1″. Fold under and flute against
inside edge of casserole. Cut several steam vents in center. Bake at 425
degrees until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Serves 8.
NOTE: You can use the milder-flavored lamb kidney instead of
the beef, if available. You can skip the soaking.
Scotch Eggs
1 quart oil for frying
4 eggs
2 pounds pork sausage
4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375
degrees. Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover,
remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove
from hot water, cool and peel. Flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround
each egg. Very lightly flour the sausage and coat with beaten egg. Roll in
bread crumbs to cover evenly. Deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while
making sure each side is well cooked. Bake in the preheated oven for 10
minutes. Cut in half and serve over a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for
garnish. If mustard is desired it looks beautiful over this.
What to talk about over dinner: Compare this to more traditional tellings of the
legend. Did you like it or not? Why? Would you have preferred a more
"merry" telling of the tale? Do you think Crowe did a good job? What
did you think about Blanchett's Marion? What is your favorite Crowe movie? How
many pairings have Crowe and Scott done? What was the best? What do you want to
see Crowe do next? Do you think this is a prequel to a more traditional
retelling of the Robin Hood legend? Or do you think Scott just tagged on the
Robin Hood name to attract viewers to his brooding, dark actioner? What is your
favorite period piece about this time in English history? Has Crowe finally
shed his bad boy personal image?


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During the normal school year, fighter practice is held in Morton Hall. Nice weather practices are held across the street, and rainy weather practices are inside in Morton 201.
Coming from US 33, exit onto 682, turn right at the round-about to go across the Richland Bridge. At the stoplight turn right onto South Green Drive. At the stop sign (just before the construction site) turn left onto University Terrance which will turn left then right. Turn right onto the first right, which is Race Av. The first large parking lot on the left is the lot next to Morton.


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Irinotecan or Fluorouracil Plus Leucovorin in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
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RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving the drugs in different combinations may kill more tumor cells.
PURPOSE: Phase II trial to compare the effectiveness of either irinotecan or fluorouracil plus leucovorin in treating patients who have metastatic colorectal cancer that has been previously treated with oxaliplatin with or without irinotecan.
Colorectal Cancer
Drug: fluorouracil
Drug: irinotecan hydrochloride
Drug: leucovorin calcium
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Phase II Studies in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma Previously Treated With Oxaliplatin (OXAL) or a Combination of Irinotecan (CPT-11) and Oxal
|Study Start Date:
|April 2001
- Determine the tumor response rate in patients receiving irinotecan or fluorouracil and leucovorin calcium for metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with oxaliplatin with or without irinotecan.
- Determine the time to tumor progression, time to treatment failure, and overall survival of patients treated with these regimens.
- Determine the toxic effects of these regimens in these patients.
- Evaluate the quality of life of patients treated with these regimens.
OUTLINE: This is a multicenter study. Patients are stratified according to prior chemotherapy (oxaliplatin-based therapy vs irinotecan and oxaliplatin combination therapy). Patients are assigned to one of two treatment groups.
- Group I (prior oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy): Patients receive irinotecan IV over 90 minutes on day 1. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks.
- Group II (prior irinotecan and oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy): Patients receive leucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours and fluorouracil IV continuously on days 1 and 2. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks.
- Both groups: Treatment continues in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patients with a confirmed complete response for 2 consecutive courses may discontinue treatment at investigator's discretion.
Quality of life is assessed at baseline, approximately every 6 weeks during treatment, and then after the last course of treatment.
Patients are followed every 3 months for 5 years.
PROJECTED ACCRUAL: A total of 40-96 patients (20-48 per arm) will be accrued for this study within 1-2 years.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Diagnosis of metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma incurable by surgery or not amenable to radiotherapy with curative intent
Progressive disease after one of the following prior treatments for metastatic disease:
- Oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy
- Irinotecan and oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy
At least 1 measurable lesion
- At least 20 mm in at least one dimension
- No known CNS metastases or carcinomatous meningitis
- 18 and over
Performance status:
Life expectancy:
- At least 12 weeks
- Absolute neutrophil count at least 2,000/mm^3
- Platelet count at least 100,000/mm^3
- Bilirubin no greater than 0.5 mg/dL above upper limit of normal (ULN)
- AST no greater than 5 times ULN
- Creatinine no greater than 1.5 times ULN
- No unstable angina
- No symptomatic congestive heart failure
- No serious uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia
- No active or uncontrolled infection
- No evidence of other serious illness
- No other malignancy within the past 5 years except adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer or noninvasive carcinomas
- Not pregnant or nursing
- Negative pregnancy test
- Fertile patients must use effective contraception
Biologic therapy:
- No concurrent sargramostim (GM-CSF)
- See Disease Characteristics
- At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy
- No more than 1 prior chemotherapy regimen for advanced colorectal cancer
- Prior adjuvant chemotherapy allowed
Endocrine therapy:
- Not specified
- See Disease Characteristics
- No prior radiotherapy to more than 25% of bone marrow
- See Disease Characteristics
- At least 4 weeks since prior major surgery
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00016952
|United States, Arizona
|CCOP - Scottsdale Oncology Program
|Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259-5404
|United States, Florida
|Mayo Clinic
|Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224
|United States, Illinois
|CCOP - Illinois Oncology Research Association
|Peoria, Illinois, United States, 61602
|CCOP - Carle Cancer Center
|Urbana, Illinois, United States, 61801
|United States, Iowa
|CCOP - Cedar Rapids Oncology Project
|Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52403-1206
|CCOP - Iowa Oncology Research Association
|Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50309-1016
|Siouxland Hematology-Oncology
|Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51101-1733
|United States, Kansas
|CCOP - Wichita
|Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67214-3882
|United States, Michigan
|CCOP - Ann Arbor Regional
|Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48106
|United States, Minnesota
|Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
|Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
|CCOP - Metro-Minnesota
|Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States, 55416
|United States, Nebraska
|CCOP - Missouri Valley Cancer Consortium
|Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68106
|United States, South Dakota
|Rapid City Regional Hospital
|Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57709
|CCOP - Sioux Community Cancer Consortium
|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57104
|Canada, Saskatchewan
|Allan Blair Cancer Centre
|Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4T 7T1
|Study Chair:
|Henry C. Pitot, MD
|Mayo Clinic
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00016952 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|June 6, 2001
|Last Updated:
|October 3, 2009
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government
Keywords provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):
stage IV colon cancer
stage IV rectal cancer
recurrent colon cancer
recurrent rectal cancer
adenocarcinoma of the colon
adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Colorectal Neoplasms
Colonic Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Digestive System Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Rectal Diseases
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Enzyme Inhibitors
Immunologic Factors
Immunosuppressive Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Protective Agents
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Topoisomerase I Inhibitors
Topoisomerase Inhibitors
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 05, 2015


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ACTIVE TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 hr
Preheat oven to 350°F. Core apples with corer. Stand apples up and make 4 evenly spaced vertical cuts starting from top of each apple and stopping halfway from bottom to keep apple intact. Brush inside of apples with lemon juice and stand apples in a 9-inch ceramic or glass pie plate.
Toss together apricots, currants, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Rub softened butter into dried-fruit mixture with your fingers until combined well, then pack center of each apple with mixture. Put a piece of remaining butter on top of each apple. Pour cider and vanilla around apples and cover pie plate tightly with foil.
Bake in middle of oven, basting once, until apples are just tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until apples are very tender but not falling apart, 20 to 30 minutes more.
Transfer to serving dishes and spoon sauce over and around apples. Serve with dollops of yogurt.