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Establishing Authority in the Classroom
Getting off to a good start in the classroom requires establishing authority early.
By Tim Walker
Imagine you just finished your first year teaching (you'll be there before you know it!). You're looking forward to jumping into your second year, but wait—you're being assigned to that class, the one that makes your more experienced colleagues sigh and shake their heads. It's the class that has chased off the last five teachers. And it's all yours! Good luck.
This was the sharp curve in the road former NEA student—now active—member Ge'ron Tatum faced as he prepared for his second year at Sanford B. Ladd Elementary in Kansas City, Missouri.
"This was a particularly notorious class," he recalls. "Classroom management can take a while to master, so getting stuck with kids who wanted to break me—it looked like a challenge."
But Tatum was reasonably sure he could get the class on course—and maybe even make a difference. He had at least two things going for him: confidence at the wheel, and some classroom discipline strategies he'd road tested during his first year.
"No two groups of kids are the same," says Tatum, "but ultimately students are going to push you no matter what." The key, he says, is to know where you want to end up and be ready to face those bumps in the road.
Laura Mahurin, a teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, agrees: "Students will test you, so it's critical that new teachers have a plan in hand when they walk into the classroom the first time."
Even after all the coursework you have completed and the student teaching experience you've gained, it's normal to feel overwhelmed by classroom management challenges once you're alone in the driver's seat. We spoke to a group of new teachers from across the country, in both rural and urban areas, who shared their best advice.
Look the Part
Woodrow Price, a third-year teacher in Port Gibson, Mississippi, believes if you want respect from your students, look like the professional you are.
"It helps when you are a new teacher to dress up and look like a person who expects respect from the kids," explains Price. "Especially in those first few weeks."
That doesn't necessarily mean business suits, but at the very least, do not dress like your students. For new, young teachers especially, dressing will help create what Jim Burke, a California educator and author, calls an "Adult Professional Persona."
"New teachers must have a greater presence," Burke says. "Set a tone that creates a little distance between you and your students." (Click here to read more from Burke.)
Katy Cook, a second-year teacher in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma adds that "Dressing professionally can also help your image with parents. They'll take you more seriously."
And she warns: "You never know when they'll drop by the school."
Still, says Michael Weisbrod, a seventh-grade teacher at Oak Knoll Middle School in Mechanicsville, Virginia, dressing casually is fine if you know it's appropriate (field trips, crafts, or school-wide theme days, for example).
"Jeans are sometimes okay, but maybe also wear school colors," Weisbrod advises. "So at least you're in the school spirit."
But looking the part will only get you so far. You'll need other tools to keep an orderly classroom up and running.
Connect Early with Your Students
On his first day at Sanford B. Ladd Elementary, Tatum stood at the door so he could introduce himself and shake hands with each student who walked into the classroom.
"I'm meeting my students for the first time," he says. "Why wouldn't I treat them with the same respect I would expect them to show me?"
For Tatum, sitting behind his desk as students walk in immediately creates a barrier that doesn't need to be there—especially with a class known for throwing up roadblocks of their own.
Tatum says to keep an eye out for ways to make these kinds of connections with your students. Weisbrod agrees. "Once students understand that you see them as individuals and that you want to involve, not intimidate them, it sets the right tone for the year."
Weisbrod emphasizes that you need to create a safe and secure learning environment. Communicate to each student as early as possible that you will see to it that they will be respected by everyone in the class.
Ready… Set… Expectations!
For most new teachers, the lynchpin of an orderly classroom is a clear set of student expectations—both in terms of behavior and general classroom performance. Take whatever time is necessary to go over the rules—some teachers say you should devote your first day to coming up with rules of behavior together. The idea is to get students talking to each other about how they want to be treated. Get off to a slow start on setting expectations during your first few weeks and you're likely to be spinning your wheels the rest of the year.
"Too many students expect teachers to treat them like fools," says Tatum. Talking down to them is a no-no. "So right off the bat, I let my students know that I expect excellence. Not perfection, but excellence."
"Absolutely," says Cook. "Setting expectations is the key to establishing order in your classroom." And as much as possible, she advises, keep it simple.
Cook starts off with three basic but critical rules: Be helpful, be respectful, and be prepared. At first, her students are floored when they hear her recite only three, but as Cook explains, "Quite a few subcategories that fall under each one, but it's best not to overwhelm up front."
No matter how many rules you adopt, don't just write them on construction paper and stick them to the walls, expecting your students to memorize them between lessons.
"Practice, practice, practice," advises Tatum. During the first few weeks, his students practice entering the classroom, sitting down, even walking down the hallways. Practice may not make perfect, but it sure beats chaos. (And remember, perfect isn't really the goal.)
"Once you succeed in getting your students respecting basic rules and procedures," says Tatum, "your authority will be established." You're already halfway there.
Now you have to be as consistent. Sticking to a routine has more benefits than drawbacks—your students will appreciate the continuity. And whatever you do, don't make exceptions for some kids' bad behavior while holding the line with others.
Getting others onboard
All teachers, especially new ones, need allies. Your more experienced colleagues can be a rich source of advice, encouragement, and constructive criticism. But don't forget your students' parents. Yes, they obviously look out for their kids, but if you establish a rapport with them, they'll advocate for you, too.
Reach out to parents very early in the school year. Cook makes it a point to call every parent to introduce herself, and, most importantly, to compliment their child.
Think of it as preventive maintenance for the parent relationship. "They appreciate the fact that you didn't just contact them to complain," explains Cook. Your students, in turn, will appreciate that you went out of your way to praise them to their parents.
Generally speaking, says Price, parents will back you up if you have made an effort to open up the line of communication and keep them informed of their child's progress.
"Some parents aren't involved in their kids' education and that's a problem," he says. "But it's definitely worthwhile for new teachers to reach out and find the ones who want to be."
And Finally …
Pick your battles. If you tried to correct every instance of student misbehavior or mischief, no matter how minor, you might needlessly throw gas on a tiny spark of a situation, leave less time for actual teaching, and eventually burn yourself out.
"Don't be a stickler for every rule." says Tatum. "If, for example, one of my students is walking around with his uniform a little untucked, I let it slide."
Weisbrod will sometimes allow his students to move around—stand up if they need to—as long as they're not disruptive. After all, your students aren't little learning machines; occasionally they need a break.
"Sometimes just let your kids be kids, because a relaxed, fun classroom can also be an orderly classroom."
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Asne Seierstad, The Bookseller of Kabul: 5/20/2010
Many in the group found ourselves thinking, "not another book about Afghanistan!" as we approached this month's selection. After reading it, we were glad to have read Seierstad's journalistic book about a place that is so unfamiliar to us, yet so familiar to thousands of American troops.
We had some discussion about how non-judgmental the author really was (or wasn't), how satisfying such episodic storytelling is (or isn't), and how much license Seierstad must have taken in reporting the thoughts of participants in such incidents as Mansur's pilgrimage. Several readers were impressed with Seierstad's vivid descriptions of of Kabul, down to the dust in the houses and the intimate smells within a burka.
We struggled to understand the tribal nature of life for the bookseller's family, and found ourselves angered by the effects of such a strongly hierarchical and patriarchal society. Leila's thwarted efforts to establish a place for herself as a teacher, away from the constant demands of her family, were heartbreaking to read. It was painful to read of Sultan's mercilessness toward the impoverished man who stole some of his postcards. The report of the girl killed by her brothers with her mother's consent, for sitting with a man on a park bench, was enraging and unfathomable.
We talked about the difference between Islam and fundamentalist tribal culture, considering that patriarchal religious fundamentalism and extremism appears in connection with Christianity and other religions as well.
Some readers found the book a reminder of their doubts that our country's involvement in Afghanistan can have a positive outcome for either nation. One mother of an Iraq war veteran spoke up about her need to believe that the military effort is making some difference for the better.
Members suggested a few other titles:
James Michener, Caravans
David Baldacci, The Camel Club
Rory Stewart, The Places In Between
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Infidel
Per Petterson, Out Stealing Horses

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Greene lifts CS Northridge past CS Fullerton 92-86
Josh Greene had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Cal State Northridge defeated Cal State Fullerton 92-86 Thursday night in Bobby Braswell's 500th game as coach of the Matadors.
Northridge (10-11, 1-8(asterisk) Big West) led by 13 points with about four minutes to go, and held on by making 10 of 12 free throws in the final minute.
Tre Hale-Edmerson added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Matadors; Stephen Maxwell had 16 points and 11 rebounds; and Lonnie Watson and Brandon Perry scored 11 points apiece. Leading scorer Stephan Hicks, who was injured in Saturday's loss to Cal Poly, did not play.
Fullerton (11-10, 4-5) got 28 points and eight assists from Kwame Vaughn, 22 points from D.J. Seeley and 21 from Sammy Yeager.
Braswell is 248-252 in his 17-year tenure at Northridge, with two trips to the NCAA tournament (2001, 2008).


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Romney the next President? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Romney the next President? Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4 ... 40, 41, 42 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Current Events Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message spiral78Joined: 05 Apr 2004Posts: 11534Location: On a Short Leash Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject: Does bouffant and pillbox look good on you, Isla Guapa? Back to top Isla GuapaJoined: 19 Apr 2010Posts: 1520Location: Mexico City o sea La Gran Manzana Mexicana Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject: spiral78 wrote: Does bouffant and pillbox look good on you, Isla Guapa? I must confess that when I was in high school, back in the early 1960s, I did have a vaguely bouffant hairdo, but a wear pillbox hat, never! Back to top EFLeducatorJoined: 16 Dec 2011Posts: 595Location: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: Thank goodness the conservatives have a candidate who understands business and will turn the U.S. around. The U.S. cannot afford 4 more years of Obama. Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 13859Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:22 pm Post subject: Dear EFLeducator, Please - keep up the good work. Though some might misunderstand, I LOVE your sense of humor. Priceless!!! Regards, John Back to top geaaronsonJoined: 19 Apr 2005Posts: 948Location: Mexico City Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:50 pm Post subject: Let me remind those out there who think that a businessman would be a better economist at the helm that 1) Bush was a businessman before he became governor. Look what happened at the end of his presidency. Why my goodness, increasing interest rates because the gov was borrowing so much, oh my, and then there were massive defaults on the subprime mortgage market,oh my, and then there was a *beep* in the housing bubble,oh my, and then there was a recession as a consequence,oh my, and then the biggest near fiscal disaster since 1897, oh my,(yes folks, even in 1929 the automakers and banks were nowhere near strapped as they were in 2008) 2) There`s a difference between microeconomics and its macro counterpart. Businessman know the former. There`s not much understanding of the the macro among them with the exception of such as Buffett. 3) Mellon was a businessman. He was the leading architect of the US`s fiscal policies during the 20`s. Yup, put 10% down and you can buy all the stock you want. That wasn`t a bubble but a blimp. Back to top johnslatJoined: 21 Jan 2003Posts: 13859Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:11 pm Post subject: Dear geaaronson, Don't forget Herb - Herbert Hoover, that is. "In this Republican presidential primary cycle, no endorsement will be able to match former GE CEO Jack Welch's assessment of Mitt Romney in its sweeping claim: "In my lifetime, Mitt Romney is the most qualified leader I've ever seen run for the presidency in the United States." Though CEOs love fellow CEOs, a record of sound or even brilliant business leadership is a lousy predictor of eventual political success in either gaining the presidency or governing successfully after winning it. Whether it's Wendell Willkie, Ross Perot, Donald Trump, or Mitt Romney, American presidential races regularly produce candidates or potential candidates whose business management prowess is touted as a key distinguishing advantage in the field of contenders. Thomas Sowell (who has come out in support of Gingrich) notes that "Romney's talking point that he has been a successful businessman is no reason to put him into a political office, however much it may be a reason for him to become a successful businessman again." One of Romney's governing traits, a big plus for any successful executive, is that he is a "numbers guy" and is heavily dependent on data to make decisions. (For some reason though, he refuses to look at data in the physical world before gulping Kool-Aid from the same global warming cup as does the unhinged environmental left.) Looking at our most recent Republican two-term presidents, George W. Bush (like Romney, a Harvard Business School graduate) was undoubtedly more numerate and business-savvy than Ronald Reagan, but few conservatives question who the better president was. One of the problems with business managers is that they can never expect the same level of control in government that they exercised as lead investors or as board directors. Romney's enormous success at Bain Capital derived not only from his ability to assess the worthiness of business plans and models, but also from his freedom to hand-pick from among the world's most talented managers to implement a business strategy and to fire anyone who was ineffective at doing so. As president, he won't be able to fire Harry Reid and replace him with Marco Rubio. Nor does managerial brilliance speak to ideological or policy consistency. Herbert Hoover was one of the most widely acclaimed government technocrats in the early 20th century. A broadly admired centrist, Hoover served under both Democrat and Republican administrations. His administrative skills were so celebrated that when called upon, he capably served under both the progressive Woodrow Wilson and the pro-market Calvin Coolidge. The fortune Hoover amassed in his early thirties as a successful mining engineer and executive probably compares favorably to Romney's net wealth today. And Hoover garnered worldwide fame in managing food programs that saved the lives of millions of Belgians at the outbreak of World War I, Armenians in the aftermath, and countless Russians in the early 1920s. Romney's rescue of the Salt Lake City Olympics might not have been as dramatic as Hoover's vast humanitarian relief, but Romney's efforts reflect a similar managerial skill. But none of Hoover's past helped him navigate the onset of the Depression, where he chose a path of central government control and unprecedented tax increases in an attempt to cure the economy. FDR first campaigned deftly against this aggressive intrusion by government, calling it socialistic as he walloped Hoover in 1932, and then copied and expanded upon Hoover's programs in formulating the New Deal. In his single term as governor, Romney chose similar central government tools when he instituted RomneyCare, and he increased a host of corporate taxes and government fees. Romney contends that his health care overhaul was in keeping with the Constitution and the proper role of states as incubators of innovation. But why is central planning bad for the federal government but good for a state? Jack Welch and much of the financial world might embrace Romney for leadership skills in business, but because Romney lacks a clear and consistent governing philosophy, he seems to have real challenges in exciting a constituency beyond his 25%-30% base. And his past management successes tell us nothing about he'll perform as candidate or as president." http://www.americanthinker.com/2012/01/romney_supporters_herbert_hoover_was_a_successful_businessman_and_manager_too.html#ixzz1mOvv7I7M Back to top geaaronsonJoined: 19 Apr 2005Posts: 948Location: Mexico City Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 2:10 am Post subject: Yes, Hoover did manage to significantly increase taxes as he was so concerned about massive government debt. That was his economy`s downfall. He did increase government spending but not as significantly so as did FDR. I am having major problems with Romney as he is all over the place. Who knows where he stands,what he`s going to do, even if he cares other than the fact that he would have the most powerful and respected position in the world. He`s had the silver spoon in his mouth since attired in the original birthday suit, who knows whether he can related to us plain folk`s problems. He`s too much of an uncertainty to take a chance on, but interestingly, in the last 20 years he might possibly be the best of the Republican contenders for the WH throne. Obama has made some serious goofs himself, but at least he`s pointed in the right direction.I had little doubt the unemployment situation would right itself. It`s been coming down much faster in the past 3 months than I anticipated, but then again I anticipated its descent a year earlier. The original stimulus package was too small to begin with. the $787 or &825, whichever figure you take it for, was below what it should have been. Obama, himself, suspected that would be the case as I recall several times he publicly reserved the right to initiate a secondary stimulus package. He knew the economists were probably right. I was a bit perturbed by the corporate buyout of the initial federal purchase of corporate stocks. I thought we should have held on to the moneys for longer, waited for the stocks to float back up, then the public would have made its killing on the auto stocks. I said so at the time, but the politicians were too eager to cover their initial losses and immediately regroup their investment to make the books look good. For this I fault both Sommers and Geithner for not being more mercennary. I also thought there should have been some mediation on the mortgage debt for individual homeowners, perhaps by splitting the difference between the mortgager and ee. In other words, if the value of a mortgaged home plummeted by 40%, then the banks would have to take a 20% loss, the homeowner the other 20%. After all the banks were as responsible for the fiasco as were homebuyers. All in all, poor government regulation, which is often the case with Republican administrations. Greed needs to be curtailed by a watchful government eye. It is the most rampant disease among the capitalist classes, as the Marx said, and their manipulatin of the financial markets is legendary. The rest of us suffer the consequences. Back to top AGoodStoryJoined: 26 Feb 2010Posts: 738 Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:10 am Post subject: Well said! Back to top geaaronsonJoined: 19 Apr 2005Posts: 948Location: Mexico City Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:11 am Post subject: Hmm. Interesting. It looks now as if Santorum has a chance. I can see that it will be a brokered convention, once again, just like on the Democratic side back in `92. The question is still how much pressure will the centrist put on the TeaParty candidates to salvage a win for Romney? This is shaping up as a highly interesting race, but still Romney`s to lose even if his delegate strength is not as high as Santurum. Despite Newt`s future endorsement and possibly Paul`s as well, it will not be enough for Sanurom as the TeaPartiers will still sway their delegates to Romney with the better promises of positions. Romney is that much of an opportunist. I am sure he`s already plotting who he can flip in a pinch he`s got the more savvy staff. Back to top Prof.GringoJoined: 07 Nov 2006Posts: 2236Location: Dang Cong San Viet Nam Quang Vinh Muon Nam! Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject: geaaronson wrote: Hmm. Interesting. It looks now as if Santorum has a chance. I can see that it will be a brokered convention, once again, just like on the Democratic side back in `92. The question is still how much pressure will the centrist put on the TeaParty candidates to salvage a win for Romney? This is shaping up as a highly interesting race, but still Romney`s to lose even if his delegate strength is not as high as Santurum. Despite Newt`s future endorsement and possibly Paul`s as well, it will not be enough for Sanurom as the TeaPartiers will still sway their delegates to Romney with the better promises of positions. Romney is that much of an opportunist. I am sure he`s already plotting who he can flip in a pinch he`s got the more savvy staff. I love watching a tight race, this opportunity only comes once every 4 years and I savor the moment~! Back to top choudoufuJoined: 25 May 2010Posts: 3325Location: Mao-berry, PRC Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:23 am Post subject: geaaronson wrote: 1) Bush was a businessman .... yes, but a FAILED businessman. Back to top 7969Joined: 26 Mar 2003Posts: 5782Location: Coastal Guangdong Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:06 am Post subject: If Romney had to pay $4000 for a pizza he might understand how common folk live from day to day . . . . Back to top geaaronsonJoined: 19 Apr 2005Posts: 948Location: Mexico City Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:38 am Post subject: Yes, Bush 2 was not only a failed businessman but he had used collateral twice over in getting loans. That`s a big NONO in business and the law. But of course when Daddy is VP, you can get away with anything, draft dodging, a snort or two, and who knows what else. Back to top Captain_FilJoined: 06 Jan 2011Posts: 604Location: California - the land of fruits and nuts Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:44 am Post subject: Romney. Obama. What's the difference? Last edited by Captain_Fil on Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:45 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top DebMerJoined: 02 Jan 2012Posts: 232Location: Southern California Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:45 am Post subject: Captain_Fil wrote: Romney... Obama... What's the difference? Exactly. 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I got this question on my blog and rather than answer it myself, I thought it would be cool to have you all answer it. So post a comment below answering the questions:
Why do you love Bible Study Fellowship? Why do you attend? What makes it so great? And Why do people flock to it every week? I will post my answer after I read you all's 🙂
My answer: BSF is an in-depth bible study of the Word and the Word only. Before I found BSF, all the bible studies I had found were fluff to put it mildly. Most of the time it was about the people in our group and their circumstances. We'd spend the whole two hours on "problems" instead of seeing what God said to solve the "problems". I'd walk away, depressed, feeling none the better. I felt no closer to God or to knowing God. I was so disenchanted I wanted to quit.
Then a mentor of mine from my church told me about BSF and the study of Isaiah. I signed up and haven't looked back since. As you may have seen from my answers if you have been here long enough, they are much more thorough, in-depth, and thoughtful. My knowledge of the Bible has increased 100 x (and I'm not exaggerating here). I feel like I can discuss the Bible with others and know what I'm talking about. Before, I had a vague impression of stories and that was it. What the Bible was all about, I could never have told you all. Now, I know when someone is twisting the Truth and I call them on it. I know when something is dead-wrong–because I know God.
BSF is for those who want to know God and His word. It's for those who are tired of sitting in church on Sundays only hearing the "good" God and not the "wrath" of God. It's for those who want an authentic relationship with Jesus. It's for those who crave the Truth and all of the Truth. It's for those who are looking for a study where God is first and relationships with others second. They have a top-notch kids program as well from infants through high school, which follows along exactly with the current study and steadily progresses in depth with age.
After every class, after every homework lesson, after every day, God will reward you for your diligence. He is there with you. And if you join Bible Study Fellowship, He will be closer to you than ever before.


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The subject of androgenic / anabolic steroids, and the different ways that have been found to make them orally active, has been tossed around lately on the internet mags. This is an interesting topic to the science minded out there, but beyond that, it also has potential utility to the prohormone supplements. The following is my take on the subject, including scientific references and conjecture on my part.
The problem with natural androgens
Testosterone is the primary androgen in the human, and is the golden standard by which all other steroids are compared. Unfortunately, testosterone has very poor activity when taken orally. This necessitates that testosterone be administered by extra-oral means such by injection, subcutaneous pellet implant, and transdermal gel or patch.
17alpha alkylated steroids
Scientists have developed several synthetic testosterone derivatives that have increased oral bioavailability. The first synthetic alteration that scientists utilized is known as 17 alpha alkylation. 17aalkylation involves the addition of an alkyl group (methyl or ethyl) to the alpha position of the 17 carbon of the steroid backbone. The alkylation at this position prevents the major route of androgen deactivaton – oxidation to a 17-keto steroid – from taking place. This allows a large part of the steroid to avoid liver first pass metabolic degradation. Examples of 17aalkylated steroids are methyltestosterone and Norethandrolone (Nilevar)
While 17aalkylation is a very effective means of rendering steroids orally active, it suffers from a serious drawback. These steroids are all to some extent toxic to the liver. Some are more toxic than others, but they all have been associated with this problem. Jaundice is not completely uncommon with the usage of this stuff, although this condition is generally confined to individuals who are predisposed to liver problems. Several cases of liver cancer have supposedly been linked to 17aalkylated steroids, however, nothing definitive has been established in this regard. On the other hand, it is somewhat common to observe increases in blood test indicators of liver stress such as BSP retention, and intrahepatic cholestasis (a condition where bile clogs up and stops flowing from the liver).
While the dangers of 17aalkylated steroids are not trivial, they still comprise some of the most potent anabolic agents available, and therefore their use continues. Most smart bodybuilders are aware of the potential toxicities of these steroids, and therefore they are judicious with their use of them.
Lipophilic steroid derivatives
After ingestion, most steroids make their way to the intestines where they are absorbed into the portal circulation. The portal circulation carries the steroid directly to the liver, which is the workhouse of destructive metabolism and inactivation of drugs. As a result, if the steroid is not protected in some way, very little will make it through the liver and into the rest of the body where it can do its magic.
In addition to the portal route, there is another route through which substances can be absorbed into the body from the intestine. If a substance is lipophilic (fat like) enough it will be absorbed in the same manner that dietary fat is. Dietary fat is incorportated into chylomicra, which are small fat globules composed of protein and fat. These chylomicra are absorbed into the lymphatic circulation, which by passes the liver. If you make a steroid lipophilic enough by altering its structure, then it too will incorportate into chylomicra and absorb into the lymphatic system. Once in the lymphatic system it can cross over into the general blood circulation, making it there without being subjected to the massive metabolic breakdown in the liver.
Scientists have found that by adding lipophilic side chains to steroids, they will to some extent be absorbed into the lymphatic system. If the side chain is linked on in such a way that it can hydrolyze (break apart) easily after being absorbed, the steroid is essentially rendered orally active. Two side chains that have been utilized to increase the oral bioavailability of steroids through increased lymphatic absorption are long chain alkyl ester groups, such as is seen with testosterone undecanoate (andriol), and enyl ether groups, such as is seen with quinbolone (anabolicum vaster).
The term "orally active" is of course a relative term. Lipophilically modified steroids are more orally active than the free parent steroids, however, they are no where near as active as the 17alpha-alkylated steroids. Testosterone undecanoate (TU) is probably the most commonly known lipophilically modified androgen, and it is not considered a very potent compound (its recommended daily dosage is about 240mg). In fact, one study found the oral administration of testosterone undecanoate led only to an absolute testosterone bioavailability of 6.83 +/- 3.32%. That is very slight, especially considering the fact that in the same study they found the bioavailability of straight testosterone to be 3.56 +/- 2.45% (Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 1986 Apr-Jun;11(2):145-9). That means TU is just a little less than twice as orally active as free testosterone, which is unimpressive to say the least.
The other problem with lipophilic steroid preparations is the high variability in absorption from one person to another. In other words, one guy might absorb the stuff very well while the other guy might absorb very little. There is also high variation within individuals themselves, depending on their gastrointestinal condition when they take the stuff. In another study, ten post-menopausal women were given 40 mg of TU and their peak blood values were recorded. The values varied widely – more than ten fold (range: 5.8-64.0 nmol/L) – amongst the subjects (J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1998 Nov;83(11): 3920-4).
There is no specific data I can find on the bioavailabilty of enyl ether compounds, but since their mode of action is identical to long chain alkyl ester compounds like TU, it is a fair assumption that they too are not outstandingly high in oral bioavailability, or in consistency of absorption. What I do know is that the one and only enyl ether oral steroid on the market today (quinbolone) is generally regarded by european bodybuilders / athletes as too weak to even bother taking.
Ring A modified steroids
There is one more class of anabolic / androgenic steroids that are orally active. These have unique structural modifications in the steroid A ring. What these modifications do is help preserve the steroids 17beta hydroxyl group, and minimize oxidation to the inactive 17-keto form.
Androgens such as testosterone exist in the body in an equilibrium between their active 17beta hydroxyl form and the inactive 17-keto form.
Normally, the equilibrium lies pretty far to the right (formation of inactive 17 keto steroid), however some steroids have certain modifications made in the A ring that alter this equilibrium by shifting it heavily to the left (towards the formation of active 17beta hydroxyl steroid).
The most common A-ring modifications that shift the 17beta hydroxyl / 17-keto equilibrium to the left are methylation at the 1alpha position, and unsaturation (double bond) in the 1(2) position (Acta Endocr, 41, (1962) 494). Examples of orally active steroids that contain one or more these modifications include methenolone (Primobolan), mesterolone (Proviron), and 1-testosterone.
You probably have heard of mesterolone and methenolone, but it is doubtful you have ever heard of 1-testosterone. 1-testosterone is a very interesting compound, not just because it is orally active but also because it is very anabolic. It has been reported to be over 7 times as anabolic as testosterone in a study funded by the pharmaceutical giant Searle (J Org Chem, 27 (1962) 248). Furthermore, being a 5alpha reduced steroid, it should not aromatize to estrogens.


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A provocative paper from a scientist at NASA suggests that the search of extraterrestrial intelligence has been hampered by preconceived ideas which may have led to humans missing out on the chance to spot ETs. Silvano P. Colombano of the space agency's Ames Research Center put forward this argument in a report titled 'New Assumptions to Guide SETI Research.' The thought-provoking piece notes that the Kepler telescope has discover exoplanets which are millions of years older than Earth and, as such, these findings should serve to upend previous "cherished assumptions" when it comes to the possibility for life out in the universe.
Specifically, Colombano points to four proverbial 'blind spots' which he believes have inadvertently thwarted our quest to locate intelligent aliens. First, he proposes revisiting the idea that "interstellar travel is impossible or highly unlikely," since it is based on our current understanding of technology rather than what an advanced civilization that is thousands of years old may be able to achieve. Additionally, Colombano theorizes that the predominant form of communication that scientists suspect aliens could be using to communicate, radio waves, might very well be obsolete to them.
Perhaps the most tantalizing point made in the paper concerns the idea that ETs would be carbon-based. On the contrary, Colombano muses, humanity's "computer evolution" of the last 50 years opens the door for speculation that an alien may be composed of something else entirely and even developed in a manner which makes for ideal space travel over thousands of years. He explained that "the size of the 'explorer' might be that of an extremely tiny super-intelligent entity." And, to that end, he hinted that just such an intelligent visitor may have been completely missed by scientists looking for an alien which fit their narrow viewpoint of what an ET would look like.
More on Colombano's remarkable paper, including his thoughts on the UFO phenomenon, at the Coast to Coast AM website.


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Salesforce makes landmark deal to lease half of Transbay Tower
S.F.'s biggest tech employer to be Transbay building's anchor tenant
Salesforce.com will lease half of the planned Transbay Tower in a landmark real estate deal that puts San Francisco's largest tech employer inside what is slated to be the city's tallest building.
Company and city officials are set to announce in a private meeting Friday that Salesforce will be the anchor tenant in Transbay Tower - now to become Salesforce Tower thanks to a naming rights agreement - when the 61-story skyscraper is completed in 2017.
The cloud-computing company will pay $560 million over 15 1/2 years to lead developer Boston Properties for 30 floors at Mission and Fremont streets.
The deal for 714,000 square feet marks the biggest corporate lease in the city in recent memory, outstripping J.P. Morgan's 650,000-square-foot site on Mission Street in 2000.
By taking over the 1.4 million-square-foot tower - set to soar more than 200 feet above the 853-foot-tall Transamerica Pyramid - Salesforce is not just staking a claim on the city's emerging skyline. It's also expanding in the South of Market neighborhood, where it already rents most of its local office space.
The planned skyscraper is within a block of 50 Fremont, where the company already leases 500,000 square feet, and a not-yet-finished 30-story building at 350 Mission, where Salesforce plans to fill every floor by 2015. Those leases will continue even after Salesforce moves into its tower.
The three buildings - within a stone's throw of one another and the planned Transbay Transit Center - will form the base of an enormous urban corporate campus at Fremont and Mission streets.
'World-class buildings'
"What's exciting about this is we're just adding to that existing intersection," said Salesforce Chief Operating Officer George Hu. "It's amazing for us to have the opportunity to have these world-class buildings at one intersection."
Salesforce founder Marc Benioff's dreams of a San Francisco campus were once focused more than a mile away in Mission Bay, where the company hoped to build a sprawling, 2 million-square-foot facility on a 14-acre parcel. But Salesforce shelved its plans without explanation in early 2012, days before final approval by the Planning Commission. The company is in talks to sell almost 4 acres of that site to UCSF - a major beneficiary of Benioff's philanthropic largesse.
The company, founded in San Francisco in 1999, set up shop instead at 50 Fremont in 2012 - a move that "was really the catalyst to look at the intersection more strategically," Hu said.
Mayor Ed Lee said that when the company announced its first big lease downtown, Benioff pulled him aside and hinted it might not be its last.
"He did warn me and said, 'Don't be surprised if, as we expand, that all those possibilities continue to be in the same area,' " Lee said.
Salesforce workers prefer the location to Mission Bay because of nearby transportation and restaurants, the mayor said.
Benioff "freely admits that his employees said, 'We like this area,' " Lee said.
By 2017, when Salesforce Tower is set to open, the company plans to have doubled in size - both in leased space and in the number of San Francisco-based employees.
Already the city's biggest tech tenant, Salesforce currently leases more than 1 million square feet across the city. It plans to hold 2 million square feet when the tower is completed. The company employs 13,000 workers - 4,000 of them in the city.
Along with the real estate deal, Salesforce also announced it plans to add 1,000 San Francisco jobs in the next year.
For Lee, the blockbuster commercial lease represents a key victory in his push to move the big business closer to regional transit. The planned skyscraper sits atop the proposed Transbay Transit Center, which one day could be a hub for local, regional and statewide commuters.
Excavation at the site is now under way. When finished, Salesforce will occupy the lowest and highest floors in the building, as well as floors 3 to 30.
Anchor tenant
The city approved plans for the tower in 2012. Two years before that, then-Mayor Gavin Newsom was already envisioning Salesforce as an anchor tenant at the Transbay Tower - waxing poetic about the company's cloud logo perched atop the highest building in the city.
Under the current deal, there will be Salesforce signage, Hu said, but it will only be 100 feet above street level.
"Unfortunately," Hu said, "there will probably not be a giant cloud at the 61st floor."
Ellen Huet and John Coté are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com Twitter: @ellenhuet, @johnwcote


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It took exactly 3 minutes for my sister Zia to convince our dad to get a new puppy. Last Sunday, we finally got our little Sookie from my friends Cuaki and Ana. He is too adorable--his cuteness and sweet puppy ways are beyond words. Harley, of course, is having a very hard time adjusting to the new baby in the house. Here are some photos that I have of our little Sookie. The photos are taken using my BlackBerry.
Harley's nerves were taking its toll on me. He is too nervous, I could feel it.
This is Sookie. He is too cute.
When Harley Met Sookie (When Harry Met Sally). Ha ha.
He is a boy but I have this weird thing of convincing my puppies that they are, in fact, girls.
Slow on the updates, I know. I have nothing really interesting to write. I need to go out and get out of my room. I have been in here for days. I am currently working on a new "cover". Ha ha ha.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
It took exactly 3 minutes for my sister Zia to convince our dad to get a new puppy. Last Sunday, we finally got our little Sookie from my friends Cuaki and Ana. He is too adorable--his cuteness and sweet puppy ways are beyond words. Harley, of course, is having a very hard time adjusting to the new baby in the house. Here are some photos that I have of our little Sookie. The photos are taken using my BlackBerry.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
My love for Hello Kitty still remains in me. At 22, I still keep my favorite Hello Kitty pieces from 10-15 years back. The most precious item I have is this pink Hello Kitty boom box, which was given to me as a present. No occasion, if I am not mistaken, I was just a good girl, according to my dad.
My latest look: Topman plaid polo, Topshop denim shorts, Mango shoulder bag, my trusty buckled boots, my Lucky Key and Coin gold-chained necklace, and Grandma's pearl necklace to spice up the look!
My boom box!
Photos by: Clara Tan
Check out the full deets of this look HERE.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
I have been crazy over this song. It has been on repeat in my iPod.
I may have to pay a visit to a record bar (I have not gone to one in years!!!) and look for the albums of these artists: New Young Pony Club, Watch Out For The Rockets, Love Connection, The Binary Marketing Show, and What Laura Says. I love how the music from these artists take me back to a certain retro time. I only have a few songs by these artists in my iPod and I get a little bit obsessive-compulsive about not having the whole album. I doubt that they sold them here in Manila though. I wanna invest in one of those vintage record player, I wish I could find one and my room would be perfect. Good luck, neighbors!
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Due to sheer boredom and living the life of a bum, the unemployed, the mood slacker, and the love masochist, I had the urge to try out one thing that I know I am not good at to begin with. I attempted to draw in the middle of the night. Yes, I did and guess what? I failed. Miserably. But due to circumstances of the absence of an interesting topic to blog about--and everyday, since I graduated from college, I feel the need to update my blog because, now, I have all the time in the world. It would be harshly unfair for my system to just lay around in bed with nothing to do. I write things here to keep my brain working, to keep me sane. Although the things that I write here are not as interesting as the topic I had to write about in college--I do not have to give up a lot of brain cells, or what is left of it, I am having fun.
Okay, do not laugh, I tried. These are the random things that I was thinking about last night. I want a pair (or two) of boat shoes.
I was babbling about this in my previous posts but I would like to send some love to the people who have sent me love. See, what makes this world a better place is love that is reciprocated.
I am more than happy to know that a blog entry has been dedicated to me. Thank you, Jessica! You can visit both of her blogs HERE and HERE. Thank you for the kind words. I woke up at 4:30PM and the first thing I did was checked my email: Thank you, Jade and Ginger for your comment. I opened my email this morning (after 5 days) and I am surprised to find out that some people are still moved by the story of my ink--I am not gonna be able to post links because only names are given out. I have read your comments, thank you. I am gonna keep this blog going. THANK YOU ALL, I THINK I AM GONNA CRY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I AM SO HAPPY. :-)
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
I spent the weekend in Quezon to visit my dad. I was there for less than 24 hours--including the 5-hour ride going there and another 5 going back. It was one of the best weekends ever as I got to bond with him and Kong-kong (my grandfather). My dad is the coolest ever: "You guys wanna drink?", he asked me and my siblings last night. Earlier today he asked: "Do you need to smoke?". He does not even need to try because he already is. Best news from Kong-kong... I just have to sell my car and he would get me a new one as my graduation present. Hurrah, I need a new one.
On the other side of the fence, I am gonna post more photos of my latest look on Chictopia, which, if I may add, has gotten one of my most commented look (the other being THIS). I am hoping to have as much as a hundred votes per look. I know this is would not be attained easily. I am just wishing. Ha ha ha.
In my last entry, I said that the old AC would be my background. Little did I know that it was not only the old AC that would be part of the background, check out the clothes with the hangers (the laundry area). Humor me. And please excuse the background.
Photos by: Clara Tan
Check out the full deets on this look: Click HERE.
"We can't live this way forever. Lying together, forgetting who are are. We could leave and search forever. Wild winds keep bringing us back to where we start where the dream light comes apart." — Wild Winds, Free Energy
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Friday, June 18, 2010
The photos below, (again taken by Clara Tan, are snippets of my next look, which will up in my Chictopia very soon.
I have not worn this dress out yet, I just thought of test driving it. I recently bought it because I am crazy over florals.
This outfit reminds me of Phoebe Buffay but only a little bit of me. I am a big fan of black banded skirts, which you will see once I post the full body shot of this look.
This is my favorite shot. I used it as my Twitter background and profile photo. Visit my Twitter page. Click HERE.
I am trying my very best to wear lipstick every time I go out. I just find it such a huge hassle as I usually wear my hair down and for some reason I end up eating my hair--okay, I exaggerate. Also, I am hassled by the fact that I have to retouch once in awhile because when I am out, I overdose on coffee. But you know, a touch of red on the lips can make up for a very pale face.
One of the "artistic" shots from my Wingwalker look.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
I just had coffee at the nearby Starbucks with Clara, whose works have impressed a lot of my friends and people from Tumblr. Please make sure to visit her blog to see her amazing shots. Click HERE to go to her site.
I will never get over my love for thrift shops. Although I have not been in a year (my last time was during my last trip to Baguio with my friends), I still have a lot of stash of thrifted clothes to cover until my next visit. The first time I went "Ukay-ukay" (thrift shopping), my mother went ballistic. The second time I went, I could have sworn she wanted to have me on lockdown with miniml breaks during meals. The third time I went, her eyes popped out of their sockets. I was addicted--Php 1000 for a pile of used, smelly, gathering-dirt clothes. "THEY NEED A NEW HOME, MOTHER" was all I said and did not go for months. I was lonely, for a moment I viewed malls as a nuthouses, responsible for poverty. Last year, my family and I went to our annual Baguio trip (which also happens to be my birthday weekend). As I blew out the candle on my cake, I hoped for my birthday wish to be granted. The next day, I felt the luckiest girl on the planet. I went to the best place in Baguio--one huge street vomited thrifted clothes. My parents and driver were with me as I shopped the life out of the place.
This is my latest look. Again, photos are unedited, untouched but look at the bright colors brought about by the lovely world and Clara's keen eyes and amazing talent.
Inspired by yet another indie band. "Follow me to somewhere you can be. Do you know the message that you're searching?" — From A Tower, Love Like Fire
I got this green top with gold vintage buttons for only Php 25. Amazing slide of colorful balls!
You cannot see my Key and Coin gold-chained necklace but I am telling you, it is lovely. The other one is an Elephant's Tusk gold-chained necklace from THou ADorned, which I have been crazy about for ages.
These brown fringe booties are very, very comfortable to walk in. I have worn it with an ink-splattered tank from Zara and black tights. It was not the very best idea. I was Peter Pan for a night.
This little brown with gold button detail "attache" is at Php 200. Same purchase-birthday as my top. I died when I saw this one.
I thought it would be a change to part my hair this way. I used to have really straight hair (parted in the middle, similar to this one, in highschool). So let us just leave that part behind.
Notice the old AC at the back? My next set of photos will be taken there. I am going for the pauper look.
Check out my latest look HERE.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I cannot believe the love that people have been sending me here and my email. Also, it is the first time in decades (or ever) that I have gotten over 400 hits here in my blog in 36 hours. Yes, I am concerned about my hits--I have obsessed about it a little, last time I check it was 21,318 (look at it now!). I am sure that most of you are wondering what this is about... I am referring to my tribute for my brother, D.A. who passed away in 2007. I am a little bit second-guessing whether I should post the photo here or not... Maybe later. I love how I was able to share my story through ink and I did not expect that some people share the same story, as well.
Anyhow, (and since I am not posting or sharing the link YET), here is the quote that, oddly enough, moved people to tears. I say oddly enough because I feel this everyday. Maybe this quote is something that has been innate in me since 2007. It takes a lot of getting used to and once you have, you accept it.
My older brother, D.A. passed away in Feb 2007. I miss him every day. I have been meaning to get a tattoo for him. Never Forget is his tag line. "I will Never Forget the time when you held my hand, told me everything was gonna be okay; I will Never Forget the time when I found out that you wished for a little sister; I will Never Forget February 28, 2007 because that was the day when I knew a piece of my heart will be missing forever"
I love you always, Ahya D.A. I miss you everyday. I will Never Forget you.
Do you have any idea what I had done?
My cousin, Clara is a budding photographer (among so many awesome things she does--she is the most beautiful, smartest people I know... Yep, beauty and brains). Below are some of my favorite photos that she took of me and my sister. She is also responsible for the makeup and little trinkets on our faces. Very talented!
This is my favorite photo. Look at how pretty my sister, Zia is!
Another favorite photo. I have had this scar under my lower lip since I was 1. I still remember the accident. Weird.
I feel old, today marks my sister's last first day of highschool.
Look at Zia's pretty face. And Harley's too.
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Before I begin swamping the next entry with photos of me and my sister, I would like to share my "beauty regimen"--or lack thereof. Thanks to "Name" who commented on my chatbox, I have realized how reckless and pitiless I am with regard to skin care. My skin is far from flawless. Believe me. I have very apparent dark circles around my eyes; I have had my fair share of acne and blemishes; I have no care for my skin, in general. I have been to the derma once in my life and I do not intend to go back again. It is rare that I drink water, I do not eat vegetables (unless it is a Waldorf salad). I do not eat on time--I am filled with junk food, I love oily food.
I would, however, like to share two products.
This is what I use for my face, Avene Cleanance Soapless Gel. I love how just a pea-size would remove the excess oil on my face.
This is my favorite scent, Japanese Cherry Blossom, which I do not use regularly--only when I am in the mood.
I back-read this and realize how lame it is. I am sorry.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
"Say what you know and fake what you don't" – Wingwalker, The Deadly Syndrome
Prints are special. To me, print on print is too much for the eyes. The photos I will be posting below are indications of retaliation. I am gonna raise the white flag and at the same time add another dash of print.
I have been wearing dresses, shorts, and jumpsuits the whole summer. It is June, the start of a new "era" for students. I miss being one--I cannot believe I just typed that. I am unemployed.
My hair is made up of really fine strands. I struggle with my hair almost everyday--as I have posted in one of my entries, my hair comes in contact with a brush or comb once a week (tops). I usually run my fingers through it after bath. Lazy days would mean that I would just tie a knot, no bobby pins needed--yes, my hair is not normal. I tie it for 5 minutes and the above photo is the result.
I went overboard with my bracelets and rings as if the print-on-print-on-print was not enough. These rings are from Firma, Pylons (my lucky purple one), and H&M.
These sneaks are from Topshop, another one of my impulsive finds. I have worn it only a couple of times. What made me buy it? The thought of it coming in handy someday.
I was singing. Yes, I sing in public. I get laughed at almost all the time because I sing at the top of my lungs when a song pops in my mind. I nod my head, close my eyes, and dance a little.
It is really sad how I am not able to jump as high as I could before. I was a cheerleader all my life and we were thought how to point our toes when doing a jump or straddle. I guess Coach Tan did not do her job well. I remember she brings a microphone or megaphone everywhere. She shouted (using her megaphone): "Okay, 5...6...7...8... One, two, three, POINT! Trizia! Again!"-- I SWEAR I WAS 5 INCHES AWAY FROM HER. I was rushed to the hospital. I spent one year recovering from ear surgery as my ear drums had to be replaced. I spent after-school hours visiting an ENT. I am just kidding. But it would have been the case because it was that loud and again I WAS FRICKIN' 5 INCHES AWAY FROM HER.
I finally changed my display photo here. Yay!
On my lips are three different brands, three different shades of red lipstick. The weight on my lips dragged my whole face down.
All photos by: Clara Tan
More deets on my look: Click HERE
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Overdue looks that I have not posted. I am about a week or so late in posting them. Since, my unemployment awakening, I have found the time to update my Chictopia round the clock--okay, twice a week. All the photos are taken by Clara Tan, the epitome of awesome.
"LOST CITY OF GOLD" by Love Connection
Hair up or hair down, I kept this look really simple for two reasons: (1) The gold, shoulder-padded top is too amazing for me to even put a ribbon, necklace, or any color that could dismantle its very essence, which is A LOT OF GOLD (2) Try walking in these 5.5" killers, you would not even bother walking to your dresser.
To compensate for the lack of accessories, this black ribbon barette in chiffon was all I intended to put.
Most of you will agree how minimalist this look is but that is what I was actually going for.
More details of the look HERE.
"DAISY" by The Fang Island
This 2-in-1 Little Tikes hard couch-slash-toy trunk normally sits three 5-year olds. What happened? I could barely fit in it. Not that I was expecting on maintaining my little 5-year old self. What I'm saying is that I am the size of three 5-year olds. So what happened?
In detail: The studded belt is too big for me that I had to literally tie it around my waist with the metal buckle bothering the small of my back like mad crazy.
Floral dresses never fail to put me in a good place. I love how it never goes out of style. I love how I feel like I am being possessed by Charlotte.
The flats that I have been wearing for weeks now. Where is it? I may as well sleep wearing it.
This is Clara BTW. We always get: You girls look alike! And I could not agree more. We would be closer to twins if only I got her height. She takes awesome photos. Visit her blog. Click HERE.
And this is us with our goofy faces ON.
More details on the look HERE.
I will be updating tomorrow.
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P.S. I did something incredible the other day.
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I'm guessing everyone reading this post is familiar with recent research from Svante Paabo's group indicating that modern humans interbred with Neanderthals during their long co-existence in Eurasia between 30,000 and 80,000 years ago. According to the researchers' calculations, somewhere between 1 and 4% of the DNA in modern non-African humans is derived from these interbreeding events – in other words, many of us are walking around with Neanderthal DNA sitting in our genomes.
So how much of your genome is Neanderthal? Over at The Genetic Genealogist, Blaine Bettinger takes a look at the options currently available to those interested in digging for Neanderthal ancestry in their own genetic backyard. Blaine notes that one company is already offering a test labelled as looking for Neanderthal ancestry based on a limited number of variable (microsatellite) markers. However, this test doesn't actually look directly for putative Neanderthal-derived variants; instead, it (rather quaintly) tests for "strong matches between your DNA fingerprint […] and populations identified as "archaic," that is, whose composition retains the earliest earmarks of out‐of‐Africa genetics." This is a very rough approach to the problem, to put it mildly.
Added in edit 15/07/10: John Hawks has a justifiably scathing review of the test on his blog; I've removed links to the company from this post to avoid giving them extra publicity.
People who have already had their genomes scanned by a company like 23andMe theoretically have sufficient data already available to perform a much higher-resolution analysis. However, sadly there's not yet any readily available algorithm out there for doing this, despite there being (as Blaine notes) substantial interest for such a test from amongst the 23andMe community.
Seems like there's some real scope for a DIY genomics tool here. Is anyone out there already working on this? Let us know in the comments.


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The curriculum of the MA in Japanese consists of twelve courses (48 quarter credit hours), divided into two parts:
Students must select these course clusters in consultation with an advisor. All courses in the language area must be courses taught in the target language of the student's program (i.e. courses with prefixes JPN). In exceptional cases, with the approval of the student's advisor and the director of the graduate program, a student may count one or two courses taught in English from allied fields (such as art history, economics, education, geography, health sciences, management, philosophy, political science, religion, sociology, etc.) among the eight "language area" courses in the student's program.
The core curriculum consists of the following four courses:
In addition, all 300-level courses in the respective languages are offered simultaneously as 400-level electives to complete the MA program. The 400-level courses have additional requirements.
Additional requirements include:
All students must attain a rating of at least "Advanced Low" from the standardized Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
The service learning experience will involve work within an environment where the student can apply her or his linguistic expertise, as a volunteer, contributor, intern, or employee. This environment might be a community group; a social service or agency; a professional association; or an artistic organization. This experience should ideally contribute to the student's portfolio project.
The portfolio (completed while enrolled in MOL 496) consists of a compilation and critical assessment of select work done throughout the program or a final project with written critical assessment. Final projects may include a community service experience, internship, performance and creative work, thesis, or translation.
In order to graduate from the program, students must complete all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 3.000.
A thesis option will be available for students who attain a GPA of at least 3.7 in the program after completing 24 credit hours of coursework. The thesis should address the area of interest of the candidate's course "cluster."
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The University of Georgia plans to compare the salaries of male and female professors in an attempt to find out whether they're getting equal pay for equal work and accomplishment.
UGA administrators will conduct the study in the next academic year.
Libby Morris, UGA's interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, discussed the study during a recent meeting of the UGA University Council's executive committee.
Such studies have been controversial.
The Athens Banner-Herald reports (http://bit.ly/10r9Vh8) that critics of a study about a decade ago say the method used by the UGA administration understated the gender gap.