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By Megan Kaplan
Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved.
Mistake 1: Buying a Pet Spontaneously
Why this is a mistake: That doggie in the window may be darling, but he might not be the right fit for your family or lifestyle.
How to avoid it: Fully inform yourself before you bring home a pet. Every dog or cat has its own needs, some of which are specific to the breed. Terriers tend to dig; Abyssinians explore and climb. If there's a breed that interests you, read up on it (try the website of the American Kennel Club, at akc.org, or the Cat Fanciers Association, at cfainc.org), talk to owners, and get to know someone else's Border collie or Persian. That said, not every dog or cat is typical of its breed, so "ask about the pet's history, health, and temperament," says Stephanie Shain, a director at the Humane Society of the United States. When dealing with a breeder, you should be shown where the pet was raised and meet his parents.
Mistake 2: Skipping Obedience Training
Why this is a mistake: Bad habits can be difficult to train out of a pet. So unless you have the know-how to school an animal, you need the help of a pro.
How to avoid it: Even before a puppy starts formal training, teach him simple commands, such as sit and stay. A puppy can begin formal training at eight weeks (and ideally before 12 weeks), after he has had his shots. "Between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks, puppies readily absorb information about the world around them," says Andrea Arden, author of Dog-Friendly Training ($13, amazon.com). To help a dog stick with good behaviors, every few years take him for a refresher course. (Find one in your area at the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, apdt.com.)
Mistake 3: Being Inconsistent With the Rules
Why this is a mistake: If one child lets Fifi on the bed and another punishes her for it, the animal will be confused. Bad behavior is inevitable.
How to avoid it: Make sure everyone in your household knows?and follows?the rules, says Arden. "You want your dog to sit before eating a treat? You don't want your kitten to pounce on your hands? Then figure out a system that will help your pet succeed." Pets thrive with a sense of order, so discuss with your family when yours should be fed, exercised, and even given a treat.
Mistake 4: Dispensing Too Many Free Treats
Why this is a mistake: Treats lose their training value if your pet gets them for no reason.
How to avoid it: "Think of treats as currency given to a pet to reward good behavior," says Marty Becker, a veterinarian and a coeditor of Petconnection.com. Assign each type of treat a value, and pay according to how well your pet behaves. Kibble is worth a dollar; a chicken strip, five; bologna, 10. "But it's important to not pay off the good behavior all the time," Becker says. "That way, your dog will always hope he might get that piece of bologna, and he'll eventually perform without seeing a treat."
Mistake 5: Neglecting to Socialize Your Pet
Why this is a mistake: Pets that aren't exposed to a variety of animals and people at a very young age can develop fears and aggressive behavior.
How to avoid it: Introduce your pet to adults, kids, animals, and environments so he'll take every novelty in stride. It's optimal for a pet to start the process before you bring him home, since the critical socialization period is early in life. "For a dog, it's between the ages of 3 and 12 weeks. For cats, it's between 2 and 8 weeks," says Nicholas Dodman, director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The breeder or the shelter's adoption counselor can tell you how much socialization an animal has had.
Mistake 6: Skimping on Exercise
Why this is a mistake: Pets have pent-up energy that needs to be unleashed through physical activity. Otherwise it will be channeled into barking, jumping, or even hostile behavior.
How to avoid it: "Walk your dog at least twice a day for a minimum of 30 minutes each time," says Cesar Millan, host of The Dog Whisperer, on the National Geographic Channel. "To your dog, that's a primal activity?birds fly, fish swim, and dogs walk." Pamela Reid, vice president of the ASPCA's Animal-Behavior Center in Urbana, Illinois, recommends that dogs get at least 40 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. "Dogs need more exercise than people do," says Reid. Try running or biking with your dog or playing fetch or Frisbee. With a cat, "you can't take her jogging, but before and after work, give her 10 to 20 minutes of playtime," says Reid.
Mistake 7: Neglecting to Keep Your Pet Mentally Active
Why this is a mistake: Bored pets are more likely to get into trouble.
How to avoid it: Give your pets something to do. For a dog, that can mean having him hunt for food. Place a meal or treats in spots around the house for him to sniff out, or "feed him out of a food-dispensing puzzle toy instead of his bowl," says Andrea Arden. Keep a cat engaged with simple amusements, like a toy mouse dangling from a string. "You can stimulate your cat visually by placing a bird feeder outside a window, or setting a lava lamp on a shelf," says Arden Moore, author of The Cat Behavior Answer Book ($10, amazon.com).
Mistake 8: Leaving a Pet Alone for Too Long
Why this is a mistake: A lack of proper companionship can lead to separation anxiety and destructive behaviors.
How to avoid it: "Don't leave a puppy alone for eight hours," says Reid. Hire someone to watch him or drop him off at a doggie day-care center. Your puppy will need to learn how to be alone for a few hours each day, however, so "teach him to self-pacify almost immediately," says Andrea Arden. Put him in a crate (or leash him to a stable object) a foot or two away from you, then gradually increase the distance over the course of a week. Then make sure that he spends escalating amounts of time alone in his crate or confined to a room. Break up the day for dogs of any age with a visit from a dog walker or a neighbor, and give your pet access to toys and visual stimuli. Unlike puppies, kittens can be left alone, but they should have access to toys and visual stimuli.
Mistake 9: Failing to Make Your Home Pet-Friendly
Why this is a mistake: A cat without a proper litter box will just use the carpet. A dog without a cozy bed will end up on the couch.
How to avoid it: Location is key with a litter box. "A cat doesn't want to travel a long way to go to the bathroom any more than you do," says Mieshelle Nagelschneider, a feline behaviorist and a consultant at the Cat Behavior Clinic, near Portland, Oregon. Place litter boxes (one per cat, if you own a few, plus one box they can share, says Moore) in quiet areas throughout your home. Plug in a night-light beside each one so your cat can find it in the dark. Cats dislike strong odors (even air freshener), so use uncovered boxes and unscented litter and scoop out each box every day. Dogs are far less persnickety about where they relieve themselves, but do them the favor of regularly picking up the poop in the backyard. Cats and dogs also need spots where they can cuddle up and feel safe. "A dog needs a crate like a teenager needs a room," says Dodman. Provide a crate or a cozy bed, and make it taboo for your family to pester the dog while he's in it. Cats naturally want to climb to an optimal vantage point, so set up a place where yours can look out a window.
Mistake 10: Punishing Your Pet
Why this is a mistake: You might think Chewie knows you're screaming at him because he ate the loaf of bread on the counter, but he won't connect your behavior with his action.
How to avoid it: Never physically punish your pet; he'll just learn to fear you. It's OK to startle a pet out of a behavior, but only if you catch him in the act. Command him with a firm "No!" or "Down!" and he'll connect the reaction with what he's doing and learn that it's not OK. Otherwise, the punishment should come from the environment. Teach a cat or a dog to stay off the counter, say, by arranging sheet pans in a pile that will clatter to the floor if he jumps up. The counter, not you, will become the thing to fear.


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ADHD and Giftedness: What Do We Really Know?
ADHD and Giftedness: What Do We Really Know?
What Is ADHD and How Is It Diagnosed?
What do we know about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and gifted kids? ADHD, especially in the gifted, has been in the spotlight of attention, concern, and passion. Three experts in the field conducted an exhaustive study and share their findings with us.
What is ADHD?
The core symptoms of ADHD are impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Estimates vary but the average occurrence of ADHD in school-aged children is two percent.
In 1999, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) recognized, for the first time, ADHD and ADD as disorders that should be classified as Other Health Impaired.
What causes ADHD -- genetics or the environment?
Genetic factors are very important in ADHD, as studies of the family, adoption, and twins have shown. However, environmental factors can also cause the ADHD syndrome: factors such as premature birth, head injury, fetal alcohol syndrome, lead toxicity, prenatal maternal smoking, rare endocrine abnormalities, and prenatal exposure to drugs like cocaine.
How is ADHD diagnosed?
There are four subtypes of ADHD, according to the DSM-IV:
Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive
Predominantly Inattentive
Not Otherwise Specified
There are nine symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity. Six of the nine symptoms must be present to be diagnosed. Also, the symptoms must occur in more than one setting (for example, school and home), must persist for at least six months, and must impair your child enough so that he is not displaying age-appropriate behavior.
Your child often --
1. Makes careless mistakes and doesn't pay attention to details
2. Has difficulty paying attention for long periods of time
3. Doesn't seem to listen to someone speaking directly to her
4. Fails to finish work or projects, and does not follow through
5. Has difficulty organizing herself around tasks and activities
6. Avoids or dislikes projects or games that require concentration
7. Loses necessary tools (pencils, toys, etc.) for projects or activities
8. Is easily distracted by things going on around her
9. Forgets daily activities
Your child often --
1. Fidgets or squirms
2. Leaves his seat or other places where he is expected to remain
3. Runs or climbs or feels restless in inappropriate situations
4. Finds it difficult to play or work quietly
5. Seems driven or always on the go
6. Can't stop talking
7. Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
8. Finds it difficult to wait his turn
9. Interrupts or intrudes on others
Who should diagnose my child?
Ideally, a team -- including a qualified clinician such as a pediatrician, family physician, psychiatrist, neurologist, or psychologist -- should make the diagnosis of ADHD, because only a specialist can tell the difference between ADHD and other physical and psychological problems that mimic ADHD.
Information about these other conditions is rarely available to school personnel, no matter how observant, experienced, or well trained.
For the majority of children, symptoms become clear-cut when they can be observed regularly and compared to other children over a long period of time. Because of this, the classroom teacher is often the best person to make these comparisons (when provided with the proper ratings, checklist, and information). Having said this, remember that only specialists can exclude any other medical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions from the possibility of ADHD.
When the child is also gifted, a specialist in giftedness should also be included to provide information about the child's behavior in comparison to other children of similar abilities.
Gifted and ADHD
Are gifted kids labeled as having ADHD instead of being gifted?
It's actually possible that the two conditions may coexist. Recently, some researchers have expressed concern that children who are gifted are mislabeled as ADHD, and that this mislabeling has been getting out of hand. While there are cases of mistaken diagnosis, no empirical data in the medical, educational, or psychological literature confirms the extent of this concern.
Careful attempts to avoid over-diagnosis must be balanced against a child's need for evaluation and treatment. Again, giftedness and ADHD can coexist in the same child.
Can a gifted child who spends hours focused on a task still have ADHD?
Some parents and professionals assume that a child who can concentrate for a long time cannot have ADHD. This is incorrect. It's understandable that an observer might dismiss the possibility of ADHD, because from all appearances the child is so absorbed in a task that everything around her fades into oblivion.
While this state of rapt attention may be the sign of a creative mind, it may also be "hyperfocus," which is a similar condition that individuals with ADHD frequently experience. You can't tell children with and without ADHD from how they engage in high-interest activities -- such as videos, computer games, or reading for pleasure. The key is effort. How your child performs during projects that require effort -- but aren't necessarily high-interest -- can mark the difference.
So a child with ADHD can concentrate for long periods of time?
ADHD is not characterized by a child's inability to pay attention, but rather is marked by his inability to control his attention. A child with ADHD has great difficulty paying attention to tasks that are not immediately rewarding, that require effort.
While "hyperfocus" can be a positive sign of commitment to a task and a sign of motivation, it becomes a problem when a gifted child is asked to shift from one task to another. In other words, while this intense concentration can be positive for the child's thinking, it can also cause problems in her behavior.
How do gifted kids show ADHD?
ADHD may be less apparent in a gifted child than in a child who struggles more obviously. By virtue of their giftedness, the range of tasks that are perceived as "effortless" is broader for gifted children. And so, missing the symptoms of ADHD may be even more common in gifted kids than misdiagnosing them with ADHD. Some children are able to compensate for their ADHD -- and neither they nor their parents or teachers may be aware of it. Others are more seriously handicapped.
A gifted child's over-reliance on her strengths unintentionally obscures her disability. While emphasizing strengths may highlight a child's gifts and talents, it does not eliminate the reality of the condition. It can, in fact, lead to an even worse dilemma: She can doubt her abilities because of her struggle just to maintain them. If a child is allowed to acknowledge her difficulties as a disability, she may learn appropriate coping skills.
The single most relevant consideration in evaluating ADHD is the degree of impairment a child experiences as a result of his behaviors. A child whose behavior causes him to be impaired academically, socially, or in the development of a sense of self, should be examined from a clinical/medical perspective to exclude potentially treatable conditions, even if his behavior may be recognized as creativity or giftedness.
Should I put my gifted child on medication?
Every child who is impaired does not necessarily need medication. Non-medical interventions can be used at school and at home, and should be tried before more intrusive interventions.
Ten Recommendations
Where Do We Go from Here?
ADHD is not a defect that must be "cured." In fact, ADHD can not only inhibit, but can also enhance the realization of gifts and talents.
Educators of gifted children with ADHD face a difficult task of providing opportunities for students to apply their strengths while also improving upon their deficits. Although the same might be said of any sound educational program, this is more daunting for gifted children with ADHD because of the striking gaps in ability, behavior, and performance it can create.
Educators, parents, and children themselves can meet these challenges only through consistent attention, immeasurable creativity, and enduring patience.
Ten Recommendations
1. Be aware that ADHD and giftedness can coexist.
2. Explore many perspectives in your pursuit of information about ADHD.
3. Remember that the most important measure for diagnosing ADHD is the degree of impairment experienced by the child in two or more settings.
4. Use a multidisciplinary team to arrive at a diagnosis and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
5. Familiarize yourself with a variety of educational and behavioral strategies to determine which combinations might be effective for your child.
6. Be cautious about "quick-fix" promises -- whether behavioral, educational, or medical.
7. Be aware that the greatest difficulty for a child with ADHD lies in communicating what he's learned.
8. Determine whether shifting attention is a point of vulnerability for your child, when she is asked to change tasks.
9. Model and support the process of "knowing thyself." Remember that everyone has strengths and weaknesses. You can point out to your child how you yourself use your best skills and compensate for weaker areas. You can then help your child to do the same.
10. Advocate for and support research into ADHD within the gifted population. Contact the NRC/GT website if you know of identical twins (ages 5-16) of which only one has ADHD or ADD.
Where do I go to find out more?
Find out more about ADHD and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act at www.chadd.org/legislative/govt.htm. Find out more about Special Education and the Law, and more about ADHD in FamilyEducation.com's ADHD information center.
Source: "Attention Deficit Disorders and Gifted Students: What Do We Really Know?" by Felice Kaufmann, M. Layne Kalbfleisch, and F. Xavier Castellanos.

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Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and machines for commercial applications. The company was founded more than 114 years ago in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann and has always been a family-owned, family-run company.
Miele aims to manufacture the highest-quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment in the world and to be seen by markets worldwide as providing an absolutely top-class household product.
Website: http://www.mieleusa.com


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These are the Blue 2" Tall Truck Nutz.
They are made from a very durable plastic and the color goes all the way through! That's right! If you nick them up they will still look the same!!!
Hey, while you're at it, why not get one for your friends as well! After they see yours, you know they'll want one!!!
2" Truck Nuts - Blue Balls


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The Almighty Stretch
Stretching is easy to forget.
That's because the results are not as visible as a HIIT workout, a long run or weight-lifting.
But the truth is, stretching is equally important as your workout.
Stretching can benefit the body in many ways. it can:
- Help improve joint range of motion
- Decrease the risk of injury
- Improve athletic performance
When and Which
Stretching has numerous positive effects on your body.
Static stretching allows you to increase your joint mobility and relax the muscles, thus acting on your health/performance and on your body's ability to recover.
Static stretching is associated with postural exercises that use different muscle chains. It also allows you to recover in a more fluid muscle action/reaction — and reduce all the muscular retractions we create in everyday life (sitting in the car, in the office, incorrect positions taken in different situations).
Static stretching is usually recommended as a separate session or post-workout.
For those who feel the need to stretch before a workout or competitive event, the advice is to perform reasonably short exercises (10-15 seconds at most for no more than two sets per muscle group) and not very intense, especially before explosive or quality activities. (for example, short repetitions) always mixed with a slow activation phase.
Dynamic stretching can be beneficial to activate the pre-race muscles correctly, provided it is managed with a lot of progressions and avoiding stretches with maximal intensity.
Dynamic stretching also requires proper technique. So, if possible, attempt to monitor your movements.
Also, dynamic stretching should be performed on a warm but not tired muscle to prevent the risk of muscle-tendon injuries.
All stretching should be adapted to your own level of physical and sports condition.
To get the most of your stretching here are some helpful tips.
Stretching Tips
- Stretch Safely: If you're holding a stretch too long and it begins to hurt ease up. Stretch until you feel resistance but not pain. Modify movements to feel comfortable to you. Stretching should feel good.
- Stretch Regularly: Make stretching part of your fitness routine. Stretch at least three times a week to maintain flexibility. Try stretching for about ten minutes and hold each stretch for about 20-30 seconds.
- Practice Proper Posture: A good stretch requires good posture. Engage your back and neck to help muscles work efficiently. Stretching can also help with poor posture by loosening up tight muscles.
- Do Not Replace a Warm Up with Stretching: Before you start stretching make sure your body is ready to work. Warming up increases your heart rate, blood flow and gets your muscles to a warm temperature. Stretching cold muscles can lead to an abnormal heart rate and blood flow.
- Do Not Bounce While Stretching: Stretch in a smooth and stable movement, without bouncing. Moving around too much while stretching can lead to injury and sore muscles.
Stretching will improve your flexibility and mobility.
While it's often overlooked, stretching can be a great tool for athletes or anyone who wants to improve posture and become more flexible.
Find a stretching routine that works for you to help you get the most out of your body.


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Version 7.0.0 Announcement¶
- Authors:
Project Steering Committee
- Released:
The MapServer Team is pleased to announce the release of MapServer 7.0.
This 7.0 release brings a number of major new features that are summarized in this document. The full list of changes can be found in MapServer 7.0 Changelog.
Major New Features in MapServer 7.0¶
MS RFC 108: Dynamic Heatmap (Kernel Density Estimation) Layers
MS RFC 104: Replace BITMAP labels with embedded Truetype font
Implement WCS20 Extensions (#4898)
Require validation of ExternalGraphic OnlineResource (#4883)
Require validation on the CGI queryfile parameter. (#4874)
Apply RFC86 scaletoken substitutions to layer->PROCESSING entries
Migration Guide¶
Head to MapServer Migration Guide
Source Code Download¶
The source for this release can be downloaded at:
The other binary distributions listed in the download page should also be updated with binaries for the new release shortly.
Thank you to all of the users, developers, and supporters of MapServer. Enjoy!
The MapServer Team


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If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone from the training sector complain that senior management doesn't get it or doesn't support training, I would be a rich man.
Design Models As Emergent Features: An Empirical Study In Communication And Shared Mental Models In Instructional Distance-Educator.com
The design and development model actually informs the activities of the group, but that it is interpreted and adapted by the team for the specific project. Thus, the actual practice model of each team can be regarded as an emergent feature.
2006: The Year of Living Globally - eWeek
Although international commerce has been going on since the beginning of civilization, what's different now is instant communication between scattered locations that makes an office on the other side of the world look like it is next door.
US Mobile Learning Market Reaches $460 Million in 2006 - PR Web
The market for Mobile Learning products and services across all the buyer segments is growing by 27.2% and will exceed $1.5 billion by 2011.
Should the CLO Focus on Talent Management Education? - CLO
Some organizations only think of talent development in terms of who are the future leaders of the organization, and really it's much, much broader and deeper than that.


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(BPT) – Dental health is essential to overall health, affecting everything from our hearts to our mental well-being. Yet despite ample research that underscores the importance of taking care of our teeth, millions of Americans never go to the dentist. A lack of dental insurance is one of the top reasons Americans don't keep up with their dental care. |
"In 2008, the last year for which statistics are available, the National Center for Health Statistics estimated that 45 million Americans were without dental insurance," says Stacia Almquist, senior vice president of dental for-Assurant Employee Benefits. "Five years and a recession later, it's reasonable to assume that number has stayed the same or grown. While at the same time dental insurance is as important – and affordable – as ever." Most people covered by dental insurance today receive the benefit as part of an employer-sponsored benefits package. And as awareness of the importance of dental health grows, more people are urging their employers to offer the benefit or are looking at buying individual dental coverage. Not all dental plans are created equal, so it is important to understand what you are purchasing. "Changes in health care law and increased opportunity for people to purchase their own health coverage have made many consumers more aware of the need for informed decisions when choosing health insurance," Almquist says. "Choosing a dental plan should also be an informed decision." If you're in the market for stand-alone dental coverage (and if you don't already have dental insurance, you should consider it) or get to pick a plan through your employer, keep these points in mind when comparison shopping: * Understand the alphabet soup of dental plans – Two common insurance acronyms include PPO (preferred provider organization) and DHMO (dental health maintenance organization). Most PPO plans have a large dental network of providers and provide 100 percent benefit coverage for preventive care, cleanings, check-ups, protective sealants and X-rays, while major services such as crowns and bridges are usually covered at 50 percent. A DHMO usually has a smaller network of dentists than a PPO network, with the trade off being that members typically pay less out of pocket for services. Dental discount plans are also available. Discount plans are not insurance, but are similar to wholesale store plans where you pay a discounted fee for products or services.- * Look for options and extras – Look for a dental plan with a network that offers the options that you need. Your relationship with a dentist is as valuable and personal as one with your primary care physician. Make sure the dental network you choose includes a dentist you are comfortable seeing or one that has dental recruiters who are willing to try to recruit your dentist. Ultimately more dentists in the network mean more options for you and your family. Also look for ancillary services such as dental hotlines similar to Ask-A-Nurse lines where you can get 24/7 answers when dental emergencies arise. * Maximize your dental dollars – Most dental plans limit the amount they will pay in a given year. It's important to know what that cap is because you will need to pay full dental costs after you reach that limit in a year. Some dental PPOs let you share unused dental dollars with family members. Programs such as Family Share Max replace traditional individual maximums and allow families to pull from one shared dental coverage pool in a way that most effectively meets their specific needs and budgets. Ultimately taking care of your teeth today keeps costs down for you and your family in the future. "Poor dental health has been linked to a range of other health issues, from cardiovascular disease and premature birth to increased risk of Alzheimer's and eating disorders," says Almquist. "Fortunately, it's possible to help protect your dental health with the right insurance coverage."- Still confused? Don't hesitate to seek the advice of an insurance broker who offers a variety of dental insurance products. |


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Blizzard conditions, from Kansas to Wisconsin, close schools
| Des Moines, Iowa
The Midwest's first major snowstorm of the season was sweeping across several states early Thursday, shuttering schools, creating treacherous roadways and threatening to slow down one of the nation's busiest airports ahead of the holiday weekend.
Forecasters warned that heavy snowfall coupled with strong winds would create blizzard conditions for morning commuters from Kansas to Wisconsin.
Nebraska's largest school district canceled classes because of heavy overnight snow, as did many districts across Iowa, where drivers were being told to stay off the roads starting Wednesday evening because of whiteout conditions.
But Iowa native Laurie Harry said the weather likely wouldn't stop her from starting up her car Thursday morning.
"If I need to get into work, I'll be here," said Harry, a manager at a Casey's General Store in the western Iowa town of Atlantic. "We've had snow before. Iowans know what to expect. We're used to it."
The heaviest snow is expected across a swath extending from northwest Missouri into Milwaukee, Chicago and Michigan, with predictions of as much as a foot of snow in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Before the storm, several cities in the Midwest had broken records for the number of consecutive days without measurable snow.
In Iowa, more than 30,000 people were without electricity due to the storm, reports CNN.
In Kansas City, schools were closed as were parts of Interstate 29 near St. Joseph and Kansas City International Airport early Thursday because of traffic accidents, reports KCTV-5.
Light snow, strong winds and low clouds could make visibility poor and cause delays at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, the nation's second-busiest airport, according to the National Weather Service. The weather has already prompted Delta and United Airlines to allow many affected travelers to change schedules without incurring fees.
By Wednesday night, snow had blanketed parts of Iowa and Nebraska as the storm moved out of eastern Colorado and across parts of Kansas. Several states were reporting numerous traffic accidents, including one fatality in Nebraska.
"There are a few truckers stranded here. And we have some semis that have rolled over and we have some that have jackknifed," said Ashley Brozek, a clerk at the Eagle Travel Center in the western Kansas town of Tribune. "We also have a UPS driver that is stranded and a local family has let him in for the night."
In Madrid, about 30 miles north of Des Moines, auto repair shop owner Steve Simmons said he had a busy Wednesday morning with customers looking for snow tires ahead of the storm.
"Everybody seems to wait to the last minute for this kind of thing," he said. And he was also expecting a busy Thursday snowplowing several churches and private businesses.
"The bad weather usually benefits me greatly," he said.
Meteorologist Kris Sanders explained "it's a pretty strong system that is coming out of the Rockies," where the storm dumped a foot of snow — a gift for ski resorts in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah ahead of the busy holiday week — before moving east.
The moisture was being welcomed by farmers in the drought-parched region, but Sanders said the storm wouldn't make much of a dent. In Kansas, for example, some areas are more than 12 inches below normal precipitation for the year.
"It's not going to have a big effect, maybe only a half-inch of liquid precipitation. It's not helping us out much," the meteorologist said.
Sanders said another storm similar to the current one could bring additional snow on Christmas or the day after.
John Milburn reported from Topeka, Kan. Associated Press writers Heather Hollingsworth in Kansas City, Mo.; Colleen Slevin in Denver; and Erin Gartner in Chicago also contributed to this report.
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This is a guest post by Dana Gore
Do you have any idea what I'm talking about?
Not yet huh? Ok, that's cool.
Just stay with me for a minute and it'll all come together 🙂
See – the reason I'm writing about this subject is because I know a thing or two about wanting to make a dream come true, or pursue a passion, yet not having a clue how to make this into a reality.
And from where I stand, I'm not alone.
Many of you probably wonder sometimes whether or not you'll be able to create something out of nothing – with absolutely no idea whatsoever as to how it could ever work.
Well the good news is that I can share with you two examples that demonstrate that even though sometimes 'the how' of things may not be evident – all it takes is a strong enough intention and a willingness to take a few steps forward and things can work themselves out.
Example #1 – Career Change
I had spent years (almost two decades in fact) feeling trapped in a career that I had NO passion for.
To put it bluntly, I hated my day to day routine. I was physically and mentally exhausted every day after work and I lived with constant back pain.
While I did the best I could to change the way I looked at things, I just couldn't make it work.
To top it off, I couldn't see a way out of it. I had no idea what else I wanted to do – I felt trapped.
Until one day – when I made a discovery that changed my life.
As I browsed through the local job listings, simply as a way of seeing what possibilities were out there – something caught my attention;
There was an opening for a part time position as a fitness attendant at a small women's gym just down the street from where I lived.
No experience was required, and the owner would train.
I sent in my resume (with me having no background in fitness, mind you) and to my utter shock – I was called for an interview.
And by simply showing up, being honest about who I was and having a willingness to accept something new into my life…
However, there was a catch…
I would have to give up my afternoon hours at my other job to take the shifts at this new place. This was pretty scary for me because at the time – as much as I hated my long term career – I was earning decent money.
So by taking this position, I would be also taking a huge financial risk.
I took the job anyway.
And so the journey began.
I grew to love the job and it eventually opened the doors for me to call and speak with Jayne at Fitness Institute International, Inc. School for Fitness and enroll in their certification program (along with my husband – who was also open to a career change).
However, there was another catch…
I wasn't sure I would be able to swing the tuition costs with the decrease in my income. The curriculum was also very challenging (metabolic calculations and kinesiology anyone?)…and I was no scholar.
None the less, the finances worked themselves out (extra side jobs here and there) and the hubs and I passed all of the courses with flying colors because we had each other as study partners – and we were VERY dedicated to studying on our own as well.
It all worked itself out!
As the right opportunities, (the new job) and the right people (Jayne from Fitness Institute) literally showed up to guide me in the right direction, it made me feel as though the whole thing was nothing less than synchronistic.
So before I knew it – I had shifted careers with no clue as to how it would happen.
Example #2 – Becoming an Author
Part of the reason it had been so tough for me to figure out what I wanted to do with my life is because there had been only one thing that I had wanted to be when I grew up.
I wanted to be an author and write a book one day.
Oh how I used to love my creative writing assignments in school (the only subject I could stand) – but to be honest, I had no idea what to write about outside of school assignments.
This is because I wasn't inspired.
Who feels inspiration when they live and work in an environment they feel out of alignment with?
Well, after graduating from Fitness Institute and getting my CPTS (Certified Personal Training Specialist) certification – I had found inspiration.
That meant I had something to write about!
But how? Where?
That was another mystery.
Until one day – I made a discovery that would change my life.
I was browsing through the home page of my social network and noticed an ad for a site that publishes articles online.
I signed up and started writing about the role of health and fitness in my life. I had lost quite a bit of weight as a result of this entire experience – and gained clarity of what well-being looked like in a responsible and empowering way.
I was inspired – and the content naturally showed up.
I created articles that I was able to share with others and I felt pretty great about that.
This whole thing led to being published in other blogs, online magazines and having my own monthly fitness tips column in one of the local newspapers.
The right people (from attending networking events to get training clients) and the right circumstances (free writing gigs that led to paid writing gigs) showed up as if to meet the intention I set with the appropriate momentum to help propel things forward.
The next step, however, was scary.
That next step was to write a book.
The idea was very intimidating to me because not only does a book require a lot of content (not like an article) – but I because I figured I'd write about health and fitness.
You may be wondering why that would seem scary.
The reason is because with a gazillion health and fitness books out there – I wondered who on earth would want to read mine.
I didn't know the answer to this…nor did I have any clue as to how to actually put a book together and publish it.
I started writing anyway.
And about halfway through the project – I reached the chapter where I planned to cover exercise safety.
Now considering my past education – there was a LOT to cover on this topic.
And then a thought appeared…
"Why not make the whole book about exercise safety? See if it exists – and if not, there's your book!"
So I did. And there were none.
Until mine of course – which is now written and published…thanks to my husband who sent me a video filled with information about book publishing.
Using the same company that provided me with my first paid writing job (again thanks to hubby) I was able to find the right people to take my word document and turn it into a book complete with a beautiful cover and manageable production costs – largely, thanks to the money I earned writing health and fitness articles 🙂
I held my brand new, published book in my hands just before my 40th birthday – with my family (local and visiting) around to celebrate with me.
As a bonus – the book was endorsed by JC Santana, MEd, CSCS – One of the most well-respected professionals in the fitness industry.
I also received an award for writing it by Dr. Anthony Abbott, MS, MSW, EdD, FNSCA, FACSM – the president (and chief instructor) of Fitness Institute International.
It was the first award I had ever received!
Needless to say – I was pretty excited – and VERY humbled.
I had made a childhood dream come true with no clue as to how it would happen.
Letting Go of the How
I have shared two examples (one leading to the other) of how I changed my life without knowing how things were going to turn out at the start of the journey.
I had to be honest with myself and acknowledge where I was in relationship to where I wanted to be, keeping an open mind and taking some risks.
This allowed synchronicity (the right elements almost magically showing up to help you as you follow the right path) to play a big role.
Was it easy?
No. But it wasn't a struggle.
It required work – and choosing awareness.
Awareness in the sense that I had to learn what instinct felt like and to be brave enough to follow it – even when I had no physical evidence of how things would work out – or if they would at all.
Awareness of the fact that I had a voice within me that knew the way – as long as I didn't allow fear to intellectualize my way out of taking the necessary first steps in making my dreams become a reality.
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While I had initially started my writing career discussing health and fitness, my natural fascination about consciousness and the human condition became the topic I am now most attracted to, and what my material focuses on more than anything.
And as synchronicity (again with that word) would have it – I've attracted other like-minded people into my life who have not only been a pleasure to get to know, but have granted me the opportunity to communicate with their readers as well through guest posting.
This is something I never thought would have happened the day I accepted that part time fitness attendant position!
Who knew????
And the momentum continues…
I want to thank Jamie for allowing me to chime in here and contribute to Psycholocrazy.com. His work inspires the rest of us to question our belief systems about the meaning of work in our lives – and this, to me, helps to pave the way to freedom.
So tell me about you. Have you ever made a desire become a reality without knowing how it would happen? Let me know in the comments below. I'd personally love to hear about it – and I'm sure anyone else looking to make a change would benefit too!
About the Author
Creator of I Choose Awareness and author of the book "A Simple Guide to Exercise Safety – (What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You)", Dana Gore completed the curriculum at Fitness Institute International, Inc. as an outstanding graduate in 2009. Combining her natural interest in human consciousness with her education in health and fitness, she inspires her readers to seek self-awareness as a means to achieve overall well-being and inner-peace.


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- The Covid-19 pandemic has hurt some Americans' confidence that they can meet their retirement goal date on time.
- Among those feeling the most negative effects are women and pre-retirees.
- Even so, many Americans say the pandemic was a financial wake-up call that prompted them to rethink how they plan for their futures.
It's no secret that Covid-19 has upended people financially at all stages of life.
Now, one new report shows just how the pandemic has changed the way people think about retirement.
The study from Age Wave and Edward Jones finds that about 1 out of every 3 Americans who are planning to retire now say that will happen later due to Covid.
About 69 million Americans now say Covid prompted them to change their retirement timing. That's up slightly from 68 million as of May 2020.
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The research shows people have adjusted their approaches to retirement in some important ways.
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About 14 million Americans have stopped contributing to their retirement accounts every month as of this March, the research found.
That's an improvement from December, when 22 million people said they had paused their retirement savings.
Women's saving suffers
A so-called she-cession is poised to make the already existing financial gender gap worse.
Just 41% of women say they are saving each month for retirement, versus 58% of men.
Meanwhile, the retirement savings confidence gap between genders has grown wider. The study found that 56% of male pre-retirees say they are secure in their retirement savings, compared with 40% of women. While confidence has improved, it still hasn't reached pre-pandemic levels from January 2020, when 61% of men and 54% of women said they were sure of their retirement savings.
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Retirees fared better because they were able to fall back on Social Security and Medicare. At the same time, 78% own their own homes.
Health-care costs, including long-term care, consistently ranked as the No. 1 retirement concern for pre-retirees, with 66% in both May 2020 and March 2021.
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Of those surveyed, 61% of retirees said they wish they had done a better job planning for retirement financially.
Overall, 70% of Americans said the pandemic has been a financial wake-up call that has prompted them to pay more attention to their long-term money plans.
Meanwhile, Americans' financial confidence seems to be bouncing back, with 57% now giving themselves an A or B grade on their finances, up from 50% in May 2020.
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Despite savings challenges, many Americans still have big hopes for their golden years.
Of those surveyed, 56% said they see retirement as a new chapter in life, while 21% said it's a time for rest and relaxation.


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This story first appeared in the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
Rapid thawing of the Arctic could trigger a catastrophic "economic timebomb" which would cost trillions of dollars and undermine the global financial system, say a group of economists and polar scientists.
Governments and industry have expected the widespread warming of the Arctic region in the past 20 years to be an economic boon, allowing the exploitation of new gas and oilfields and enabling shipping to travel faster between Europe and Asia. But the release of a single giant "pulse" of methane from thawing Arctic permafrost beneath the East Siberian sea "could come with a $60 trillion global price tag," according to the researchers who have for the first time quantified the effects on the global economy.
Even the slow emission of a much smaller proportion of the vast quantities of methane locked up in the Arctic permafrost and offshore waters could trigger catastrophic climate change and "steep" economic losses, they say.
The Arctic sea ice, which largely melts and reforms each year, is declining at an unprecedented rate. In 2012, it collapsed to under 3.5 million square kilometers by mid-September, just 40 percent of its usual extent in the 1970s. Because the ice is also losing its thickness, some scientists expect the Arctic ocean to be largely free of summer ice by 2020.
The growing fear is that as the ice retreats, the warming of the sea water will allow offshore permafrost to release ever greater quantities of methane. A giant reservoir of the greenhouse gas, in the form of gas hydrates on the East Siberian Arctic Shelf (ESAS), could be emitted, either slowly over 50 years or catastrophically fast over a shorter time frame, say the researchers.
The ramifications of vanishing ice will also be felt far from the poles, they say because the region is pivotal to the functioning of Earth systems, such as oceans and climate. "The imminent disappearance of the summer sea ice in the Arctic will have enormous implications for both the acceleration of climate change, and the release of methane from off-shore waters which are now able to warm up in the summer," said Prof Peter Wadhams, head of the Polar ocean physics group at Cambridge University and one of the authors of the paper published in the journal Nature.
"This massive methane boost will have major implications for global economies and societies. Much of those costs would be borne by developing countries in the form of extreme weather, flooding and impacts on health and agricultural production," he said.
According to the authors, who using the Stern review, calculated that 80 percent of the extra impacts by value will occur in the poorer economies of Africa, Asia, and South America. "Inundation of low-lying areas, extreme heat stress, droughts and storms are all magnified by the extra methane emissions," the authors write. They argue that global economic bodies have not taken into account the risks of rapid ice melt and that the only economic downside to the warming of the Arctic they have identified so far has been the possible risk of oil spills.
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The Nature report comes as global shipping companies prepare to send a record number of vessels across the north of Russia later in 2013, slashing miles traveled between Asia and Europe by over 35 percent and cutting costs up to 40 percent.
According to Russian authorities, 218 ships from Korea, China, Japan, Norway, Germany, and elsewhere have so far applied for permission to follow the "Northern sea route" (NSR) this year. This route uses the Bering Strait between Siberia and Alaska and is only open for a few months each year with an icebreaker.
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Thursday, July 31st, 2014I have written about other database migration frameworks before but in this article I'd like to cover the Liquibase framework in combination with WildFly as Java EE 7 compatible application server.
In the following tutorial, we're going to write a full Java EE 7 book store application with a few steps and with Liquibase on board to create the database structure and insert example data into the database.
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Too bad if you didn't like that My Melancholy Whores book. It's most likely going to be legendary Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez's last. His agent says he doesn't expect another book.
"I don't think that García Márquez will write anything else" was his simply-worded explanation to Chilean newspaper La Tercera. A biographer of Márquez's, Gerald Martin, confirms the sentiment, and elaborates:
I also believe that Gabo won't write any more books, but I don't think this is too regrettable, because as a writer it was his destiny to have the immense satisfaction of having a totally coherent literary career many years before the end of his natural life.
Though rumors were raised last year by a writer who claimed that Márquez was working on a new book, those whispers have since been silenced. It looks like this is it. We're left to languish for a hundred lonely years of literary solitude, flush with the, um... cholera... of... literary... want?


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There's a lot of anger and frustration out there, so we thought it would be nice to remind people that they are beautiful and the world is also filled with lots of love. So last Saturday, 60 amazing people braved the Phoenix heat to share some joy with unsuspecting drivers with our first Love and Compliments Rally!
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- You are beautiful.
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This event had nothing to do with politics or any causes, and not even sarcasm. We just wanted to let people know how much they are loved, and that they all help make the world a better place.
People loved the love
We stood at the intersection for about 45 minutes, getting lots of honks, smiles, and waves from cars. The best was an older couple where the wife in the passenger seat was nudging her husband the driver to honk the horn, and when he refused, she reached over and did it herself. They were adorable.
Toward the end of the rally, a car pulled up next to us. It was people from Kneaders Bakery and Cafe. They had extra box meals from an event they supported that morning, and they wanted to give us the leftovers to share some love for us. We happily took their leftovers and shared most of them with the homeless people in the area.
Check out just a few of the great pictures in our Facebook album.
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Special thanks to everyone who ventured out into the blazing sun to share some love with us. We'll definitely do this again.
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Turquoise #B7 | 9.51ct Royston
Turquoise #B7 | 9.51ct Royston
Stone Variety | Turquoise, natural |
Weight (carats)
9.51cts |
Weight (grams) |
1.90g |
Dimensions (millimeters) |
19.31mm x 17.79mm x 5.12mm |
Dimensions (inches) |
0.75" x 0.7" x 0.2" |
Origin | Royston Mining District, Nevada |
Shape | freeform off-round cabochon |
Treatments / Enhancements | stabilized, not dyed, backed, resin filled |
Mohs Hardness | 5 to 6 |
SKU Number | #B7 |
About Turquoise:
What once was regarded a common byproduct of copper mining is now realized to be a rather scarce gem. Typically found in or near copper mines around the world, turquoise from each locality differs in color, quality, character, and rarity. Certain mines are known for producing highly valuable material in very limited quantity. Inclusions of other copper-bearing minerals such as azurite, malachite, and chrysocolla are not uncommon.
Turquoise ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Because this is often not suitable for everyday wear, most turquoise on the market is hardened (or "stabilized") with electricity and/or polymer. Stabilization is viewed as an accepted, regular practice in the lapidary industry and is not to be confused with "dying" material. Dyed (or artificially colored) material is not viewed as favorably among dealers and collectors. It is very important to be careful when cleaning your turquoise jewelry. Turquoise is a porous stone that can absorb any harsh chemical used. Avoid putting your turquoise jewelry in chemical jewelry cleaners, and be sure to focus only on cleaning the metal around your stone.
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Fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection (18F FDG) is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in the following settings:
- Oncology: For assessment of abnormal glucose metabolism to assist in the evaluation of malignancy in patients with known or suspected abnormalities found by other testing modalities, or in patients with an existing diagnosis of cancer.
- Cardiology: For the identification of left ventricular myocardium with residual glucose metabolism and reversible loss of systolic function in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction, when used together with myocardial perfusion imaging.
- Neurology: For the identification of regions of abnormal glucose metabolism associated with foci of epileptic seizures.
Radiation Risks
Radiation-emitting products, including fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection, may increase the risk for cancer, especially in pediatric patients. Use the smallest dose necessary for imaging and ensure safe handling to protect the patient and health care worker.
Blood Glucose Abnormalities
In the oncology and neurology setting, suboptimal imaging may occur in patients with inadequately regulated blood glucose levels. In these patients, consider medical therapy and laboratory testing to assure at least two days of normoglycemia prior to fludeoxyglucose F18 injection administration.
Adverse Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions with pruritus, edema and rash have been reported; have emergency resuscitation equipment and personnel immediately available.
Multiple-dose 30 mL and 50 mL glass vial containing 0.74 to 7.40 GBq/mL (20 to 200 mCi/mL) of Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection and 4.5 mg of sodium chloride with 0.1 to 0.5% w/w ethanol as a stabilizer (approximately 15 to 50 mL volume) for intravenous administration.
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It looks like The Guardian newspaper has been infected with Global Warming scepticism.
I thought the paper was supposed to have some decent editorial process on Science ! But, sadly, clearly, not.
Here are the main problems with the article :-
1. The author does not understand the processes that govern the accumulation of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere.
2. The author appears to have no knowledge of how the Earth system as a whole regulated Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere in the distant past within certain limits of extent.
3. The author does not recognise that the current level of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere is much higher than in the distant past. Neither does he offer any explanation for why the level should have strayed outside the long-term boundaries.
4. The author accepts that periods of Earth History with more Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere were warmer than periods with less Carbon Dioxide, but fails to offer a possible mechanism that could draw down Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere now to the regulated boundaries of the distant past.
5. The author does not appear to appreciate that the Younger Dryas cooling event was almost certainly entirely unrelated to Carbon Dioxide levels in the Atmosphere.
6. The author does not appear to appreciate that the Younger Dryas cooling event was not global in scope. Or rather, although there are records of effects almost universally, the effects were not the same everywhere.
7. The author does not recount the extreme warming that ended the Younger Dryas event.
Which is what you would expect, since the main cause of the Younger Dryas event was not the level of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere; and naturally, the levels of Carbon Dioxide still in the Atmosphere caused the temperatures to return to where they were prior to the Younger Dryas cooling event.
The author of the article appears to be a software engineer with an education in biological sciences. I doubt he has ever taken a course in Global Warming Science. I suggest he should. It's all online if he wants it. Here are David Archer's lecture videos from the University of Chicago :-


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September celebrates National Wills Week, a reminder to us all about the importance and necessity to create a Last Will and Testament. According to recent statistics, only 30% of South Africans have a will – which means that we have to be talking about this a lot more!
We have seen countless movies and TV series detailing the hijinx that can occur without a will. Unfortunately, in the movies all people with wills are either rich or eccentric, leaving many of us with the impression that a formal Last Will and Testament isn't really for ordinary people.
However, it's an essential element of a robust portfolio.
If you have loved ones and/or any possessions to your name, or children who would need to be cared for – you would greatly benefit from a professionally drafted will.
The dangers of DIY
Some may feel that it's cheaper to simply write up their own will and keep it as general as possible so that 'everything is covered'. The reality is that it's generally not expensive and having sweeping generalities only complicates matters.
Legal details and regulations change regularly regarding wills. Unless it's your job, it can be hard to understand and keep up with the constant changes. Even a small detail in a will that's incorrect or not in line with legislation can leave your loved ones paying extra legal fees and waiting months and even years to iron out the details – or worse, left without enough income to cover monthly expenses.
Vague wording like "I leave my cars to my sons" is typical of a DIY will, and may be disputed – turning into an expensive and lengthy legal battle. What if the one car is worth R80,000 and another is worth R300,000? What if someone arrives, claiming to be a son? Words like 'descendants', 'my business' or 'personal items' are also legally vague, pitfalls and loopholes are hard to spot if you're not a trained lawyer.
Legal terminology like "bequest of the residue" are terms you may have never heard of and would certainly not put in your Last Will and Testament – all the more reason to hire a professional and save your family the additional heartache and stress later.


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Source: Jon Campbell, U.S. Geological Survey
Dec. 5, 2012 • The U.S. Geological Survey (a bureau of the Department of the Interior) and NASA presented the 2012 William T. Pecora awards for achievement in earth remote sensing to Gilberto Camara of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research and Leung Tsang of the University of Washington in Seattle.
Camara was recognized for his contributions to remote-sensing leadership as a scientist, program director, manager and agency head. Tsang is one of the world's leading experts on the theory of microwave remote sensing for geophysical environments. Camara received his award at a meeting of the Group on Earth Observations in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, on Nov. 22. Tsang received his award Tuesday at the American Geophysical Union meeting in San Francisco.
"Along with the immensely successful Landsat program, the Pecora awards are a testament to the very high value both the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA place in Earth remote sensing," said USGS Director Marcia McNutt. "As our planet's water, soil, and ecosystems continue to be stressed by a growing population and changing climate, it is essential we continue into a fifth decade of Earth observation time series and recognize the excellence of remote-sensing experts."
NASA and the Department of the Interior present individual and group Pecora Awards to honor outstanding contributions in the field of remote sensing and its application to understanding Earth. The award was established in 1974 to honor the memory of William T. Pecora, former USGS director and undersecretary of the Department of the Interior. Pecora was influential in the establishment of the Landsat satellite program, which created a continuous, 40-year record of Earth's land areas.
"I am sure Dr. Pecora would be pleased if he were here with us today and could see how his vision for innovative remote-sensing technology has been realized in the work of the individuals we are recognizing this year," said astronaut John Grunsfeld, NASA's associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate.
As the former director general of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, Camara championed broad, open data-sharing policies and practices within the institute that have significantly influenced other domestic and international organizations to emulate this approach. Camara has advanced the linkages between and among remote-sensing technologies and Geographic Information System technologies and applications.
Camara also supported programs within the institute to link moderate-resolution imagery from the China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite, Landsat, and other Earth observation missions with the policy needs of the Brazilian government, most notably polices on forestation and deforestation in the Amazon.
Tsang's contributions to microwave remote sensing have laid the groundwork for improved data analysis analyses of remote sensing data and designs of new measurements and satellite observational systems. His work has resulted in with numerous societal benefits, including monitoring climate change, improving hydrological predictions, and improving management of water and agricultural resources. His original and pioneering discoveries have resulted in the publication of more than 260 journal articles and four books.
Tsang also made major advances in rough surface scattering theory and applications to microwave remote sensing of soil and vegetated surfaces. He developed an improved modeling framework for rough surface and vegetation scattering with fast computational methods that can be directly applied to both active and passive microwave remote sensing of soil moisture.
For more information:
Pecora Awards
USGS Landsat
NASA Landsat


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CINCINNATI — Reasonable people don't question if it's a good idea to get behind the wheel if you've had a few drinks as data around drunk driving have been around for a while. But researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that the number of drugged drivers is increasing.
"We are seeing rates of drunken driving decrease, but we're seeing drugged driving increase," said Rebecca Vidourek, one of the researchers that worked on the study at the University of Cincinnati.
"Drinking and driving is a major problem throughout the US still. While that (has) slowly decreased, there's been an increase, a significant increase, of illicit drug use while driving," said Keith King, one of the other researchers.
While there are still more drunk drivers than drugged, things are shifting.
"Approximately 8.5% of individuals report they've driven a vehicle after drinking alcohol within the past year, and also 4.5% report that they've driven the vehicle after using illicit drugs," King said.
"Currently, there still are more drunk drivers, again, unfortunately, the drugs are catching up," said Vidourek.
Another finding from the study is that male, higher-income, non-heterosexual, and mixed-race individuals are more likely to drive drugged.
That's important for developing prevention programs.
"A lot of times, our programs across the board, they're not population specific, so the whole idea is to look at the populations that are at risk. So for example, males, for example sexual minorities, in some cases, we found multi-racial, higher income, they can actually target that population with their program," said King.
Targeted programs could be more effective and keep you a little safer while you're on the road.


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Trump Social Media Firm Subpoened by Feds, Stock Regulators
NEW YORK (AP) -- Donald Trump's social media company and some of its employees received subpoenas from both a federal grand jury and securities regulators, according to a public disclosure Friday, possibly delaying or even killing a deal promising a cash infusion needed to take on Twitter.
Trump Media & Technology Group received subpoenas from a grand jury in New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a securities document filed by Digital World Acquisition Corp. on Friday. Digital World has plans to buy Trump Media, releasing $1.3 billion for its fledging business, but the deal is unlikely to be done during two legal probes.
Trump, who is Trump Media's chairman, was not among the employees who received subpoenas, according to a Trump Media statement.
On Monday, Digital World announced it had received subpoenas from the same grand jury convened by the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office. Digital World has been under investigation by the SEC for possible violations for months, a development that has weighed on the stock.
Digital World stock closed Friday at $5.78, down 25% in a week. It had been at over $100 last year after the company announced it had a deal to buy the former president's social media firm.
The SEC has been looking into whether Digital World broke rules by having substantial talks about buying Trump's company starting early last year before Digital World sold stock to the public for the first time in September. Just weeks later it announced it would be buying Trump's company.
Digital World is one of a once-popular group of "blank-check" companies that go public as empty corporate entities with no operations, only offering investors the promise they will buy a business in the future. As such, they are allowed to sell stock to the public quickly without the usual regulatory disclosures and delays, but only if they haven't already lined up possible acquisition targets.
Trump's social media offering, called Truth Social, launched in February. It said it is fighting Big Tech limits on speech. Trump was banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube last year after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Trump Media last year lined up dozens of investors to pump $1 billion into the company, but can't get the cash until the Digital World acquisition is completed. An additional $300 million would come from Digital World itself.