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A committment to patient safety
The Department of Radiology is accredited by the American College of Radiology for our safe imaging practices.
The Department of Radiology of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides specialized imaging for infants, children and pregnant women. At CHOP, your family has access to state of the art imaging technologies in an environment that is safe and pleasant for patients of all ages. All of our equipment has been adapted for children, and our specialized sedation and pediatric anesthesia capabilities are tailored to make the entire experience safe and comforting for your child. Our pediatric radiologists interpret every scan, providing expertise that will help you and your child's doctor make the best decisions about care.
Our team has set the standard in establishing safe, low-dose pediatric imaging services. We have helped to lead the way with our commitment to reducing radiation and investing in new imaging technologies that allow us to offer the safest, most advanced diagnostic procedures and low-dose solutions. In fact, our pediatric radiologists help to write guidelines used around the country for safer imaging of children.
The Department of Radiology is an accredited facility, recognized by the American College of Radiology for our commitment to safe imaging practices in computed tomography (CT scans), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine and ultrasound.
Imaging for children is a special skill. As medical imaging capabilities continue to improve, we remain committed to using these powerful technologies safely and reducing patients' exposure to radiation, especially for children whose conditions require repeated studies over the years.
The Department of Radiology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers the most radiation-free and low-dose options in pediatrics in the region, including advanced EOS imaging.
To keep your child's safety at the forefront, we:
CHOP radiologists are long-time leaders in the movement toward safer scanning for children. In 2007, CHOP's Radiologist-in-Chief, Diego Jaramillo, M.D. helped found Image Gently, an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. The initiative is now an international movement comprised of more than 70 medical organizations worldwide dedicated to protecting children from the potentially harmful effects of imaging radiation.
Our staff of highly trained physicians, nurses and technologists works in cooperation with other Hospital services to provide the ideal patient experience.
Some imaging studies may require sedation or distraction techniques. Our Radiology/Sedation nursing team and Child Life Specialists work in conjunction with the Department of Radiology to provide this extended patient care.
We have recently increased the number of available appointments. For many imaging studies patients can be accommodated within 48 hours or even the same day at either our Main Campus or King of Prussia Specialty Care Center.
Your child's physician may call the Radiology Department at 215-590-7000 and schedule the test for you or he/she may give you a prescription for the test (and a referral, depending on the type of insurance) so that you can make the appointment yourself.
The radiology scheduler will ask you several questions: child's name, address, home and cell phone numbers, diagnosis, name of test/procedure being ordered, name and phone number of the ordering physician, child's allergies, and type of insurance.
In addition to our regular weekday schedule, weekend appointments for CT scans and MRI procedures are now available at the Main Campus. Hours are:
Many studies can be performed at the Pediatric Imaging Center at our King of Prussia Specialty Care Center, so you may be asked if it is more convenient for you to have your child's test done there.
Your child's prescription and referral may be faxed to 215-590-4543, or you can bring the paperwork with you on the day of your appointment.
Depending on the study, a member of the radiology staff will call you ahead of time with instructions and information. Please inform him/her if your child has any internal metal or implanted medical devices. Some of the tests that we perform require that we take special precautions to make sure that the metal/device is safe in the radiology area. We may ask you to bring written information regarding the type of metal or device, manufacturer, model number, and the location and date of placement, or you may fax the information to 215-590-4543.
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The proportion of all substance abuse treatment admissions of those age 12 and older involving abuse of prescription pain relievers rose by over 400 percent from 2.2 percent in 1998 to 9.8 percent in 2008, according to a new study from SAMHSA.
Released at a special press conference at the National Press Club, the SAMHSA report shows that the dramatic rise in the proportion of admissions associated with the abuse of these drugs occurred among nearly all segments of the population regardless of age, gender, educational level, and employment status.
RADM Peter Delany, Director, SAMHSA Office of Applied Studies, presented the data results. To highlight the seriousness of the findings, the press conference also included R. Gil Kerlikowske, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP); Governor Jack Markell of Delaware; Michelle M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration; and A. Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director, ONDCP.
For example, among men, the proportion of treatment admissions involving the misuse of prescription pain relievers rose from 1.8 percent in 1998 to 8.1 percent in 2008, while among women, the proportion of admissions due to misuse increased from 3.5 percent in 1998 to 13.3 percent in 2008.
The upward trend also held true among admissions for which medication-assisted opioid therapies, such as methadone or buprenorphine, were planned. Since 1998, the proportion of medication-assisted therapy admissions involving prescription pain reliever abuse tripled from 6.8 percent to 26.5 percent.
Other growing problems associated with the misuse of prescription pain relievers were recently highlighted in another SAMHSA study that found that emergency
visits to hospitals involving the nonmedical use of prescription narcotic pain relievers more than doubled between 2004 and 2008.
"The Treatment Episode Data Set report released today highlights the significant public health challenge posed by prescription drug abuse," said RADM
Delany. "This is our country's fastest-growing drug problem, the source of which lurks far too often in our home medicine cabinets."
The study, Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involving Abuse of Pain Relievers: 1998 and 2008, was based on data from SAMHSA's Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS)—a reporting system involving treatment facilities from across the country. The study was developed as part of SAMHSA's Strategic Initiative on Data, Outcomes, and Quality—an effort to inform policy makers and service providers on the nature and scope of behavioral health issues.
The full report is available on the SAMHSA Web site.
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SAMHSA efforts make behavioral health a top priority.
SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., talks about participating in public forums in the Gulf states. Read more.
SAMHSA has received more than 250 emails in response to the Administrator's call for comments. Read selected responses.
September is here! Visit RecoveryMonth.gov for details on the biggest celebration yet!
For Chinese, Hispanic, and Native young adults, new public service campaigns focus on mental health.
Three recent reports focus on Asian, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaska Native adults.
When children lose loved ones, what happens then? Also read about creating a trauma narrative.
SAMHSA recently convened a Policy Academy to help soldiers as they return from the battlefield.
More treatment admissions report abuse of pain relievers.
Marked changes have occurred in admissions for substance abuse treatment in the past 10 years.
What substances showed up in emergency rooms related to suicide attempts by adolescents and young adults?
State-level analyses update data on alcohol abuse, cocaine, pain relievers, and more.
How does employment affect women's substance abuse and treatment?
Feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless? Call SAMHSA's National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Read about a program that helped increase Medicaid enrollment by 17 percent.
National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2010 is now available.
SAMHSA's Dr. H. Westley Clark participated in an expert panel to discuss accurate depictions of substance abuse in entertainment.
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When Traackr reported the Top 25 PR Influencers, I thought it would be fun to quickly find out a little more about some of the bloggers on this list (beyond the "Footprint" that was provided). I decided to take a few of their blog posts and drop them into Wordle.net, turning them into beautiful word clouds. You can tell a lot about these influencers, their interests, critical issues and what they love to share with their communities. Now, remember copying three or four recent posts into a word cloud tool is only a brief snapshot of what could be years of blog posts and PR information. Keeping that in mind, here five of the top 25 influencers and their word clouds, selected randomly.
Before you go to visit the influencer's blog community, take a look at each one's word cloud to help you understand the community focus and how you can engage the right way by sharing relevant information.
Here's the list of a few of the PR Influencers from Traackr, with their word clouds below:
#2 Lee Odden: TopRank Marketing Blog
#12 Sarah Evans PRSarahEvans.com
#13 Heather Whaling: prtini.com
#21 Peter Himler: The Flack
#25 Katie Paine: PR Measurement Blog
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Deirdre Breakenridge, Sabrina Jeria. Sabrina Jeria said: Top 25 PR Influencers – note the use of Wordle #HumberPR RT @ dbreakenridge Visual Look at Traackr's PR Influencers: http://goo.gl/fb/5SAbL [...]


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A new test kit could help women gauge how quickly their fertility is declining.
The blood test looks for three different hormones which are key to fertility, in the woman's blood. These are then compared to levels in the average female of her age.
Although the test is now going to be commercially available (for about £180 and not through the NHS), other voices in the field of conception and pregnancy have raised their doubts .
Given that a decrease in the ability to conceive can be affected by many different things, some people feel this test gives women the impression that a test could guarantee results later in life when it is simply a predictor.
It is true that anything which enables a woman to know more about her expectations might help her, but having a baby takes two people and can never be guaranteed. Despite the increase in women having children later in life, it is known that generally, a woman's fertility will drop away as she gets older, usually after she reaches about 35 years of age.
The test is called Plan Ahead and is available through Lifestyle Choices who are linked to Sheffield University.
If you want to know more about infertility, read our overview article or visit the Infertility Network UK.
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THE BACHELOR - "Episode 1701" - Bachelor Nation was shocked when fan favorite Sean Lowe was left heartbroken on a beach in Curaçao earlier this year. He is back as the Bachelor and ready to risk it all again for another chance at love. He begins the search for his soul mate, choosing from among 26 beautiful bachelorettes, when the 17th edition of "The Bachelor" premieres MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) , on ABC. (ABC/RICK ROWELL) KELLY, LINDSAY, KRISTY, LACEY, TARYN, KACIE B., DANIELLA, LAUREN, ASHLEY H., ASHLEY P., LESLEY M., AMANDA (OBSCURED), CATHERINE, DESIREE, KATIE, DIANA, ROBYN, LESLIE H., JACKIE, ASHLEE F., SARAH, BROOKE, SELMA, TIERRA
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Imagine meeting a legendary porn star while house-hunting with your girlfriend? Dude had the camera rolling as Ava Addams changed in her room, then that Milf took the couple in hand and guided them through filming their own amateur threesome porn.
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Dude had to promise he wouldn't show anyone the amateur porn he filmed of his two sluttiest ladyfriends. They made out on the stairs and flashed their bubble butts. Then they took turns sucking him off before Bianca filmed Aidra getting that dick.
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Chloe's ex sent us this tape of a threesome they had with their friend Dixie. Dixie walked in on them fucking, and like a real amateur slut, she jumped right in. He fucked both their pussies, fucked Chloe in her ass, and then gave them a nice facial!
These two bad-ass babes snuck into dude's house to spray-paint on the walls. When they noticed the cams, these skanks flashed their tits and asses and started making out. When dude caught them in the act, they took turns getting pounded fucking hard!
An amateur couple's private session with a Milf sex therapist turned XXX-rated when they realized she was actually porn star Joslyn James. After Sasha learned to deepthroat, this horny pair sent in this tape of their dirty threesome.
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Pull the security tapes on the park and you'll see Alina Li getting double-teamed in her car. When she found out these two randos had thick cocks, she stuck her ass out the window so dude could fuck her so raw while she sucked off his friend.
We heard the park every single night is full of real sluts who want to get pounded by rando cock. So we headed out with a camcorder, and stumbled on this whore Sienna Day. She was so thirsty for fucking, she sucked and fucked down these two guys.
This dude met up with his GF Nora and her friend Kodi after they'd partied all night. These amateur sluts had so much energy, they just wanted to keep partying all day with a horny threesome. Lucky guy got his dick wet swapping between two pussies!
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We got this video of Alli Rae and Jade Nile having an amateur threesome while they were on spring break, and you can tell the adrenaline was pumping as dude fucked their teen pussies and gave them a big facial on top of a huge pile of illicit cash!
A buddy and I found a peep hole with a hot chick on the other side, so we filmed her for a while before saying anything. She invited us back to her room to record a little amateur porn, so we had a threesome, then she swallowed both our hot loads.
How'd Nikkie and Rio end up sharing dude's cock? When these sluts found the old tenant's porn in their mailbox, they bet him they could film something way hotter and nastier themselves. Lucky dude got to dip his dick in both these latina whores.
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Samba has maintained a solid capability as a file server and client but has never had the ability to function as an Active Directory Domain Controller until now. Samba 4.0 has been under development for quite a long time, and the Domain Controller functionality has been available in beta form during the later stages prior to release. Samba 4.0 delivers a stable release of this new capability but in a severely limited form.
For Samba 4.0 to be useful in large and multisite environments -- the sort that rely on Active Directory -- it will need to support cross-forest trusts and multiple domain controllers. Support for multiple domain controllers requires directory and file system replication to maintain the user database and the sysvol and netlogon shares. (The sysvol share stores the Group Policy Template along with other system templates and scripts, and the netlogon share contains system-wide logon scripts for the likes of assigning home directories and updating virus definitions.) Directory replication works reliably in this release, but the file system replication piece remains under development.
Samba 4.0 installation and setupThere are a number of ways to get Samba 4.0 installed, depending on your system and how you want to go about testing. You can download the latest release in gzip form and install it yourself. The Samba Wiki has a complete how-to detailing the process step by step. For popular distributions such as Ubuntu, there are packages available for installing using the normal methods. From a terminal window in Ubuntu 12.10, you can simply type:
apt-get install samba4
For the purposes of this review I downloaded the Excellent Samba4 Appliance, a ready-made virtual appliance based on SLES 11 SP2 64-bit and Samba4 Stable 4.0.0. The Excellent Samba4 Appliance virtual machine is available in the OVF format; in a VMware image that will work with VMware, VirtualBox, or KVM; and in a VHD file for use with Microsoft's Hyper-V. I chose the VHD file and installed it on an HP ProLiant DL385 G7 server running Windows Server 2012.
You must run a script to initialize a number of settings (IP address, domain name, admin account name, and so on) before you can actually start the Samba Domain Controller. Once you've entered the required information, the script (dcpromo.sh) will configure the appropriate DNS settings and create default DNS records. DNS is a requirement for Active Directory and must be running to enable client machines to connect to the domain.


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A local singer-songwriter who gave up on graduate school to pursue his dream of having a career as a musical performer is on his way to the next phase of the popular singing competition, "The Voice."
Collin McLoughlin sang his own version of Cat Stevens' "Wild World," and impressed judges Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and and Blake Shelton enough for them to turn their chairs around to hear more. Christina Aguilera did not turn her chair, and said McLoughlin was a bit "mellow" for her style.
Levine, the front man for the band Maroon 5, told McLoughlin he had "one of the purest voices" he'd heard yet on the show, which pairs up-and-coming talent with current musical star coaches.
Though country music star Shelton said he thought McLouglin was more suited to his "wheelhouse" with his acoustic style, the 24-year-old Bedford resident selected Team Adam Levine.
Following this blind audition phase, each artist sings a duet with a fellow contestant and is selected to move on or be eliminated by the judges. Then the live shows feature performances voted on the by viewing public.
McLoughlin, 24, graduated from the Rippowam Cisqua School where he picked up his first guitar. He went on to graduate from the Wooster School in Danbury, CT, then graduated from Colgate University where he started the first college record label called Broad Street Records. He's on a current leave of absence from New York University's Steinhardt School of Music Management to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician.
McLoughlin said he wanted to prove that his decision to follow a career in music was worthwhile. The show featured a clip of his mother, Nancy McLoughlin, saying she was "sad" he left school. After watching him select Team Levine, she said: "I was wrong."
You can purchase McLoughlin's audition song at http://iTunes.com/thevoice and follow him on https://twitter.com/McLoughlinMusic.
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Passionate, curious, creative? Our employees have helped to create popular and engaging online products and destinations that attract over 150 million unique visitors each month globally. As a result, AOL is a leading global web services company with a substantial worldwide audience, a suite of powerful web brands and industry leading products, and one of the largest advertising networks in the United States. We look for people that are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly psyched about our mission to inform, entertain and connect the world.
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AOL Services focuses on curating the best content, products, and services mirrored to real human behavior – what people need to make their digital lives as convenient as possible. We create an integrated experience that allows AOL consumers to feel like valued AOL Members, gaining access to the most useful content from some of the best brands, communication tools, and valuable services. Whether through communication products like AOL Mail and AIM, our mobile services, or our subscription packages, AOL Services is pivotal in driving traffic and user engagement across the AOL network.
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AOL is looking for a website designer who has experience in both the online and print space, specifically focused on style and women's content. We are looking for passionate people who are inspired by our brands and have experience in designing for a millennial, predominately female audience. Opportunities to grow that audience and optimize their experience drive our overall creative strategy. The designer will project manage ongoing products developed for the brand and make sure new designs and products are integrated and promoted seamlessly.
• Must have 3+ years experience in Web Design for application development and enhancement projects
• Experience working in Rich Internet Applications (RIA)
• Experience with UX/UI, mobile design a plus
• Experience with content rich sites
• Must have strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, HTML/CSS
• Experience using a content management system
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Proven organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to set and meet deadlines
• Must be a flexible, team player capable of working in a group environment or independently
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• Portfolio of previous design work required. Passion and enthusiasm are key- we are a creative team and that work very collaboratively and at a very fast pace.
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Flood repairs at Hermit Park Open Space are complete, and the area is fully open to the public. The Homstead Meadows trail connection is still somewhat rough. Use this trail at your own risk. Bicycle and Equestrian use are not advised at this time. We appreciate everyone's patience with the process to repair the area.
July 25, 2014 was the official opening day for 2014! We are now open 7 days a week, the road repair work has all been completed and the camping is terrific!
The Pavilion renovation that was slated for the fall of 2013 has been pushed back to the fall of 2014. The Pavillion will be closed for renovation starting September 15th 2015 and reopen in the spring of 2015
The entrance/vehicle permit at Hermit Park has remained at $6.00 per day, and we now offer an automated pay station for those who enter the park before/after visitor services office hours. The pay station accepts only credit or debit cards. The automated pay station does not accept cash. Cash permit and multiple day permit purchases must be made at the visitor services office.
The camping fee is $24.00 per night plus your entrance/vehicle permit. Equestrian camping is slightly higher at $30 per night plus your entrance/vehicle permit. A maximum of eight people per cabin or camp site.
Hermit Park is dry camping so we have no hook-ups. We do, however, have many camp sites large enough to hold your RV or 5th wheel as well as the smaller campers and tents. We have two wells to provide water for the campgrounds! We also have a dump station for the self-contained camping units. Generators are allowed in Bobcat, Kruger, and Granite Gulch Campgrounds. They are not allowed in Hermits Hallow Campground.
Colorado weather is subject to rapid change. When you come to hike or camp, please bring clothing that can adapt to all weather conditions.
We hope to see you soon!
Camping reservations can be made up to 180 days in adavance.
Visitor Services office hours are:
Sunday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hermit Park's direct number is (970) 577-2090.
For reservations, call (800) 397-7795 or visit www.larimercamping.com
RESERVED A CABIN? If you can not arrive by closing time of the Visitor Services office, please call 970-577-2090 to get directions on how to get your cabin key after hours.
Hermit Park Open Space is home to a wide variety of wildlife!
We have: bears, bobcats, coyotes, deer, elk, fox and wild turkeys in the park, so keep your eyes open! Never get between Mama and her babies!
Please use care in storing your food stuff! Always be sure you are bear aware and careful with your food supplies while you are camping.
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Remember that Walden's Title IV Code is 025042.
Study criminal behavior, explore a new career path, or pursue doctoral-level studies when you earn your master's in forensic psychology online at Walden.
Learn research methods to evaluate programs aimed at forensic populations, conduct forensic assessments, and work to enhance systems and programs for incarcerated and recently released offenders and other forensic populations, including juveniles. Walden's Master's in Forensic Psychology is one of the only online graduate programs of its kind.
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Through Walden's M.S. in Forensic Psychology, you will study current psychological theories and apply them to a wide range of forensic settings, including correctional and psychiatric facilities and community-based agencies.
You may choose the General Program or from a range of specializations.
Note on licensure: The M.S. in Forensic Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
Gain a broad understanding of the forensic psychology field and how its principles are applied in a range of settings from correctional institutions to court systems to community-based programs. In this specialization, select electives that will build your knowledge of how forensic psychology professionals work within the legal system and in community-based programs with an emphasis on preventing and reducing criminal behavior.
Estimated time to completion is 1.5 years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 11-week courses.
For students interested in assessment and treatment of forensic populations and in the delivery of traditional mental health services to populations served by the legal system, Walden offers a Forensic Counseling specialization in its M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program. To learn more about this specialization and view the course descriptions, visit.
Students in this course are introduced to Walden University and to the requirements for successful participation in an online curriculum. Students work toward building a foundation for academic and professional success as scholar-practitioners and social change agents. They assess the relationship of mission and vision to professional goals, and they develop a program of study, a professional development plan, and strategies for online success. Students also explore resources used throughout the program, such as the online Walden University Library. They engage in course assignments focused on the practical application of professional writing, critical-thinking skills, and the promotion of professional and academic excellence.
Students in this course are provided with a foundation in historical and contemporary biological, psychological, and sociological theories of criminal behavior. Students consider two important questions in forensic psychology: "Who is a criminal?" and "Is criminal behavior a mental illness?" Students explore theoretical issues that result from attempts to explain criminal behavior in forensic populations. They examine groups of offenders, including mentally disordered offenders, sex offenders, violent offenders, and juvenile offenders. Students apply ethical guidelines and standards to the study and research of criminal behavior. They also use concepts and theories to assess the behavior of criminal offenders in case study scenarios.
Students in this course are provided with an expansive overview forensic psychology, including basic tenets, practices, and procedures. Students explore subspecialties of forensic psychology; roles and responsibilities; and related legal, ethical, and diversity issues. They learn how forensic psychology links to the criminal justice system as they explore related topics, including criminal profiling, police psychology, psychology in the criminal courts, and correctional psychology. Through this course, students acquire a broad understanding of forensic psychology theories and concepts, which they apply to the analysis of controversial issues and contemporary challenges within the field.
Forensic psychologists, and others in the field, often rely on psychological research for a variety of functions; for example, to extract empirical data about psychological tests or to determine the efficacy of different interrogation techniques. Through this course, students work toward becoming astute consumers of forensic psychology research, acquiring skills needed to understand and interpret data. Students assess the relevance of research as well as the significance of incorporating ethics into practice. They examine basic principles of statistics, such as reliability and validity. Students also learn how to critically read forensic psychology research and how best to apply research results to forensic situations in clinical, correctional, court, public policy, and police settings.
Understanding the characteristics and causes of atypical thoughts and actions—commonly known in mental health professions as abnormal behavior —is essential in determining accurate diagnoses, answering forensic referral questions, and planning effective treatment programs. In this course, students examine the history and evolution of abnormal psychology and how practitioners use contemporary diagnostic criteria of abnormal behavior in various settings, such as schools, rehabilitation facilities, community agencies, and forensic situations. They examine specific techniques for the diagnosis, assessment, and/or treatment of cognitive, emotional, and developmental disorders, as well as for psychophysiological and psychosocial problems. Using the scholar-practitioner model, students consider environmental and biological factors contributing to behavioral disorders. Students also investigate and discuss current and future trends, legal and ethical issues, and multicultural factors that complicate diagnosis and clinical assessment.
Professionals in forensic psychology use assessments to gather data from different sources to arrive at conclusions and make decisions involving cases or issues. In this course, students examine assessments in various areas, including violence risk potential, competency to stand trial, insanity, pathology, and child custody. They examine the varied assessment instruments and procedures used in forensic settings with adults and juveniles. They also assess factors impacting assessments and related challenges, such as ethical issues and multicultural considerations. Students are provided with a foundation in the knowledge of forensic assessment rather than specific skills in administering forensic assessment instruments and interpreting results. Students demonstrate their knowledge as they apply concepts presented in the course to assess a forensic situation case study.
A fundamental responsibility of forensic psychologists is to provide treatment, assessment, research, and training in an ethical manner. Through this course, students have the opportunity to acquire contemporary knowledge needed to apply ethical practice and professional responsibilities while working as forensic psychologists. Students explore the various roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists. They examine the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct as well as the American Psychology-Law Society's Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. Students apply these guidelines as well as critical-thinking and scholarly-writing skills to describe the ethical dilemmas, professional challenges, and approaches to overcome these issues within a professional forensic psychology role of their choice.
In this course, students gain the foundational knowledge necessary to evaluate and subsequently treat many different forensic populations, such as sex offenders, substance abusers, and white-collar criminals. Students analyze the use of traditional forms of intervention, including individual and group psychotherapy, as well as recent developments in intervention, such as restorative justice. Applying concepts and theories learned in the course, students develop a project scenario in which they feature an offender and describe treatment approaches as well as related ethical, legal, and multicultural factors that may impact treatment. Reflecting on the course, students also consider and discuss professional identity and goals.
Forensic psychology professionals play a vital role in the court system, providing consultation, expert testimony, and recommendations for treatment. In this course, students have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills used by forensic psychology professionals working in the courts. Students examine major roles of psychology professionals, their responsibilities, and required proficiencies, such as oral and written communication skills. Through application-based exercises, students engage in practical exercises, such as in writing reports, planning evaluations, and preparing witnesses for testimony. Students also consider contemporary challenges, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of technology on courts in the United States.
Students in this course learn about the various roles and responsibilities of forensic psychology professionals working with and in police departments, the structures and organizations in which they work, and the skills needed to perform daily functions, such as counseling and supporting police. Students analyze and discuss common issues and challenges, including crisis situations, psychological risks of police work, and stress management. They also explore less common roles of psychology professionals working with police, such as training in hostage negotiations and the selection of special officers (SWAT, snipers, and tactical commanders). Engaging in assignments designed to provide application of content, students gain practical insight on a variety of topics, such as diversity issues and training, community impact, and forensic psychology operations.
Elective courses give you the opportunity to further explore your interests beyond the prescribed program curriculum. You may choose to take any course designated as an approved elective by the program's completion requirements.
Students are provided with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge and skills acquired throughout their program into a practical project designed to promote positive social change in a capstone project. During this course, students work on a capstone project in which they complete a major integrative paper on a topic related to their specialization, incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge as well as social scientific research skills acquired throughout the program. The instructor may approve other capstone projects presented by students.
Students engage in a 12-week practical field experience at a site specific to students' degree program and their anticipated employment setting or service population. Students work a specified amount of time on site, interact with peers, and share their experiences and perspectives. Gaining hands-on, practical experience, they apply concepts and theories learned throughout the program to the responsibilities encountered in their field experience setting.
In 2010, nearly 5 million adults were on parole or probation in their communities and under the supervision of local adult correctional systems.* In this specialization, you will learn more about prevention, intervention, and consultation programs for criminal offenders in their communities. You will explore the foundations of community crime prevention and restorative justice for victims and offenders. Your studies will prepare you to work with crime prevention programs, early intervention youth programs, victim advocate programs, and other programs to reduce crime and recidivism.
*Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, "Correctional Populations in the United States Series, 2010," on the Internet at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=2237 (viewed online February 21, 2012).
Professionals must devote considerable attention to forensic psychology perspectives and approaches to address issues such as the overpopulation of prisons; decrease in healthcare availability; and cases in which courts remand treatment in community settings. Students in this course examine forensic psychology theories and perspectives, and then they apply these concepts to various community settings. They engage in practical assignments and topical readings that focus on working with offenders upon re-entry to the community and offenders who receive nonincarceration community placements. In addition, students explore less-common applications, such as restorative justice and community crime prevention. They also analyze the impact of personal perspectives and setting on the application of forensic psychology.
Through collaborative research and action, community psychologists work to enhance the well-being of individuals and community by understanding how communities function on many different levels. Students in this course explore the fundamental concepts and practice of community psychology. They examine guiding values and assumptions of the field, basic ecological concepts, and models of intervention. Evaluating traditional and topical research, students explore diversity in community psychology, strategies for social change, primary and secondary prevention, community mental health, empowerment, stress, and resiliency. They also have the opportunity to assess and discuss their personal and professional experiences, values, and cultural background and consider how these factors are likely to influence their work as community psychologists.
In this course, students prepare for their roles as counselors in areas of prevention, intervention, and consultation with specific populations in different settings. Students assess these three areas of mental health counseling, including the relationships among them, methodological applications, and related ethical and legal considerations. They also discuss a variety of topics with their peers, such as applications for social change, needs of specific populations, iatrogenic harm, professional approaches and challenges, program evaluation, and future trends. Using an action-research model, students develop a blueprint for a project to address a contemporary mental health issue through the context of prevention, intervention, or consultation.
Many adult and juvenile offenders suffer from mental health issues that must be addressed if they are to return to their communities and lead productive lives. In this specialization, learn to evaluate and use traditional forms of intervention, including individual and group psychotherapy as well as explore recent innovations in restorative justice. Gain the skills to work directly with individuals in correctional facilities, community mental health agencies, and the court system.
Personal attitudes, values, and beliefs often affect a counselor's ability to establish an appropriate relationship and rapport with clients. In this course, students learn to evaluate their personal attitudes and beliefs to positively influence their counseling approaches. They explore principles and skills related to interviewing and observation, and they examine related legal, ethical, and cultural issues. Students gain practice in conducting interviews, making behavioral observations, collecting and interpreting data during an interview, and developing written reports of findings. Synthesizing concepts, skills, and personal reflections, students demonstrate their ability to engage in a counseling session using techniques learned throughout the course. Note: This course also requires that students have access to a video recording device, a tripod, and an audio recording device, which they will begin using the first week of class.
Mental health counseling professionals in all areas, especially criminal forensic psychological practice, may encounter various conflicts regarding psychological and legal approaches to treatment. Therefore, it is important for counselors to have a firm understanding of mental health law to avoid conflicts, such as issues of liability and malpractice. Students in this course are provided with the opportunity to examine several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues, including those constituting forensic psychological practice, such as civil matters (personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death-penalty issues). Students employ recent court decisions and laws, such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to examine how mental health law influences the practice of psychology and mental health counseling.
In today's evidence-based treatment environment, programs must be constantly reviewed to determine if they are working. In this specialization, learn to conduct and apply forensic mental health research to various legal settings and to formulate research that applies to psychology and public policy. Discover tools to evaluate current programs and assess their effectiveness, and recommend treatment alternatives for forensic populations in community-based programs and correctional institutions.
The skills required to assess research and work effectively with stakeholders are among the many proficiencies required of professionals who evaluate and develop programs. In this course, students examine these skill sets as well as the history, theory, and major approaches underlying program evaluation. Students learn how to select appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative models and techniques to perform evaluations, demonstrate program effectiveness, and disseminate results. Additionally, students explore the procedures and techniques involved in offering their evaluation services to a specific group or organization. They also examine strategies to gain stakeholder interest in developing appropriate standards, research progress, and evaluation outcomes. Students acquire practical experience evaluating a program of interest through which they outline organizational structure, identify stakeholders, employ evaluation models, explain steps in planning, and predict possible challenges or stakeholder fears, for which they recommend solutions. (Prerequisites: FPSY 6305 and FPSY 6310.)
Psychology practitioners use statistics in a variety of professional undertakings, such as creating studies to assess human behavior or deciding which treatment approaches are most effective for a specific client. Students in this course are provided with a thorough analysis of basic descriptive and inferential statistical methods commonly used in the social sciences. Students work toward developing the skills with which to write, analyze, and critique social science research. They learn various methods, including computation and analysis of frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and statistical hypothesis testing. Students also examine statistical tests (and underlying assumptions), including z-score; single-sample, independent-sample, and related-sample t-tests; analysis of variance; correlation, regression; and chi-square tests. This course also provides students with an introduction to the SPSS statistical software package.
In this course, students have the opportunity to build a foundation in the design of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches to psychological research. Students learn the strengths and limitations of each method and under what circumstances each approach would be the most appropriate research design. They also learn the importance of scholarly writing as well as how to identify a topic for research and how to conduct a literature search. Students gain hands-on practice developing a research proposal through which they address key elements, such as collecting and analyzing data, writing an introduction, stating a purpose for the study, identifying research questions and hypotheses, using theory, and defining the significance of the study. Additionally, students consider the legal and ethical issues associated with human subjects' protection. (Prerequisites: FPSY 6305.)
There are five major traditions of qualitative research methodology commonly used in psychology practice: phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, biography, and case study. Through the context of each of these traditions, students in this course examine varying approaches to proposal planning, research design, data collection, data analysis, aspects of quality and verification, ethical and legal issues, and interpretation and presentation of results in the narrative report. Students work toward gaining the knowledge and skills to design a qualitative research project that could serve as the foundation for thesis or dissertation work. (Prerequisites: FPSY 6305 and FPSY 6310.)
In today's complex legal system, forensic psychology professionals constantly provide their expertise on issues that intersect psychology and the law. In this specialization, explore the many ways you can interact with the court system as you gain a basic understanding of expert testimony, jury selection, and eyewitness testimony. Discover how you can work with police departments or other law enforcement agencies assisting in officer selection and training, stress management, critical incident stress debriefing, hostage negotiations, and selection of special operations officers.
Mental health counseling professionals in all areas, especially criminal forensic psychological practice, may encounter various conflicts regarding psychological and legal approaches to treatment. Therefore, it is important for counselors to have a firm understanding of mental health law to avoid conflicts, such as issues of liability and malpractice. Students in this course are provided with the opportunity to examine several different aspects of the law related to mental health issues, including those constituting forensic psychological practice, such as civil matters (personal injury and civil competency issues) and criminal matters (competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and death-penalty issues). Students employ recent court decisions and laws, such as the Tarasoff ruling, mandated reporting, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to examine how mental health law influences the practice of psychology and mental health counseling.
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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2009 more than 7.2 million people were on probation, in jail or prison, or on parole at year-end—one in every 32 adults.* At the same time, an estimated 5,018,900 adults were under supervision in their community either on probation or parole.†
The M.S. in Forensic Psychology can help prepare you to find work in a variety of positions, including:
Career positions may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
*Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, Total Correctional Population, Summary Findings, on the Internet at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=11 (viewed online September 1, 2011).
†Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, Community Corrections, Summary Findings, on the Internet at http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/index.cfm?ty=tp&tid=15 (viewed online September 1, 2011).
National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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The M.S. in Psychology from Walden can enhance your ability to find a meaningful career in which you can truly make a difference. Graduates may pursue a variety of careers including:
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The M.S. in Clinical Psychology degree is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology professional.
The M.S. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice at the master's level. Graduates completing the Counseling specialization may also qualify to sit for licensing exams and meet the academic licensure requirements of some state counselor licensing boards. However, the Walden University M.S. in Clinical Psychology program is not accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues, state-by-state educational requirements, and internship and practicum requirements; however, it remains the student's responsibility to evaluate and understand the licensure requirements for the state or international location in which he/she intends to work as requirements vary widely. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that the completion of a degree or coursework for graduate credit will permit the learner to obtain licensure.
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No Guinness for vegans this St. Patrick's Day
The Irish brewer's longtime use of fish bladders to clarify its stout leaves a segment of drinkers out of the party.
The swim bladders from fish, which is why vegans and vegetarians probably shouldn't be among those knocking back one of the more than 3 million pints that Guinness parent Diageo (DEO) estimates Americans will consume during the holiday. It's an unpleasant surprise for The Huffington Post and beer lovers who try to avoid brews made with animal products like gelatin, but it's been a part of Guinness' brewing process since the 1800s.
The swim bladders -- commonly known as isinglass -- help a fish swim and remain buoyant in water, but they also help brewers clear floaters and other particles out of their beer. The isinglass is quickly removed by brewers once it's done its job, but its use and the off chance that trace amounts of it can end up in beer make Guinness off limits for vegans and vegetarians.
While isinglass doesn't appear on Guinness' list of ingredients -- it's more of a filter than a component -- Guinness hasn't exactly been shy about discussing its use when asked. The company told vegan booze site Barnivore flat out in 2011 that a different Guinness product, Guinness Black Lager, "is not suitable for vegans." In another email to the site in 2012, it explained that isinglass is still part of the filtering process -- known as fining in brewing circles -- and that it has struggled to find "any alternative that is as effective or environmentally friendly as isinglass."
The problem is that many of the products used for this purpose are similarly animal-based. The gelatin used by other beer and wine producers in their fining process is also an animal byproduct often derived from bones. Oyster stouts, meanwhile, both clarify the beer by filtering it through oysters at the bottom of the conditioning tank and sweeten it by using the oysters themselves as ingredients.
There are chemical alternatives, but brewers are somewhat hesitant to use them because they're just a bit detrimental to the environment once they've been removed. When they're not filtered out properly, however, they're extremely risky for humans.
That said, both Barnivore and PETA list a whole lot of brewers that use non-animal alternatives or more time-consuming filtering processes to make vegetarian- and vegan-friendly beers. Guinness, it turns out, has had far worse animal accusations thrown its way.
A common urban legend about Guinness claims that, sometime in the early 20th century before Diageo bought the Dublin-based brewer, brewmasters had drained the tanks for cleaning and found the bones of dead rats at the bottom. Putting aside the fact that beer tanks of that size are usually steel behemoths sealed tighter than the Federal Reserve, the story alleged that it was the rats that gave Guinness its distinct flavor.
Boston Celtic punk band The Dropkick Murphys did little to dispel that myth when it teamed with Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, in 2001 for an ode to the storied brewhouse vermin called "Good Rats."
While Guinness has never addressed the tale directly, a brewer's toughest job is to keep its process as free of contaminants as possible. Rats don't help in that regard, but fish bladders do -- even if they filter out a portion on the beer-buying base as a result.
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- Stuart Cameron
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- United Kingdom
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If/when same-sex marriage is legalised, should ALL religious bodies be required by law to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies?
So, some people may know that here in Scotland there has been a public consultation on same-sex marriage (and it's looking extremely promising!). One of the questions in the consultation was as follows:
"Do you agree that religious bodies should not be required to conduct same-sex marriages or civil partnerships if it is against their wishes?"
So what are your thoughts? As an abstract idea, should religion be able to have its own say? In the context of Scotland, should religion have its own say? Bearing in mind that our government is supposed to be separate from church/religion. Why?
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Joe MedinaDec 16 2011: Yo Stuart,
By forcing a church to comply with a social norm, you are forcefully altering the religion itself. Here in the U.S, as long as the religion and its practices are not impeding on the personal rights of other individuals, you cannot "force" them to do anything. Freedom and stuff.
Joe MedinaDec 16 2011: First off, I completely understand your frustration, but I must add that - I am not following your logic. Are you saying that the church is impeding on your personal rights because you have the right to be married by any church of your choosing?
Firstly, you must not overlook a few key points. I will repeat what i said above in a different manner. The freedom of religion encompasses protection from outside forces manipulating it. Religion in it's pure essence is a set of ethical standards. Thus, by forcing a specific religion to change its ethical standards, you are forcefully manipulating the religion. Like I mentioned above, the freedom of religion, which includes practicing, only applies as long as the religion is not impeding on the personal rights of others (which sounds similar to what you were claiming above, with the - "My rights should not be reliant on the benevolence of religious groups..." comment).
As far as gay rights, you would do far more good for the cause if you argued: do homosexual couples have the right be be married? If they do, you can then argue that the state should provide a way for them to marry if no churches will. If thats not already the case.
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I Liked the 'Family Guy' Episode Sarah Palin Hated
"Family Guy" is known to portray a lot of subjects in an off-color fashion, but I actually feel like they got special needs right -- this time.
Ellen S.: I have a lot of friends who love "The Family Guy." I've never gotten into it, but I watched the recent controversial episode after Bristol Palin berated it for supposedly mocking her baby brother, Trig, who has Down syndrome.
I have a kid with disabilities. And all I thought when I saw the episode was, How is this mocking people with disabilities?
Sure, the teen girl with Down syndrome in the episode sounded like someone who has a disability. But that's reality, not ridicule. And she came off as smart and confident; she was even demanding on a date with a guy. In other words, she acted just like lots of other teen girls. And that's a great message: People with disabilities can be just like everyone else.
I know firsthand that a lot of people don't get that. Strangers tend to treat my little boy, Max, in one of two ways: Either they talk to him like he's an infant (he's seven), or they're hesitant to approach him at all. They're just not sure how to deal with a kid who's handicapped. I sometimes feel like shaking them and shouting, "HE IS STILL A LITTLE BOY! Who loves toy cars and ice cream and the sound of farts! Just like your kids!" -- something I recently wrote about here.
I'm not blaming them for their behavior. They think they have to treat people with disabilities differently because they assume that people with disabilities are very different from others. Perhaps that's how these people were raised. Perhaps they've never had a kid with special needs in their family, school or circle of friends, and just don't know any better. But people who have disabilities are people first -- people just like everyone else, even if they look or sound different. And that's what the "Family Guy" episode portrayed.
What's so wrong with that, Sarah Palin?
If you've seen the episode, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If not, go check it out on Hulu and come back and share!
|Ellen S. is a mother of two, an editor, a writer and a professional snacker. She blogs daily at To The Max, a blog about raising a child with special needs.
I thought the episode was cute. Especially how Chris had a crush on the young (disabled) girl.
I watched this episode today. I honestly do not see why Sarah Palin got so offended, or even offended at all. I may not have any one in my family with down syndrome, but I have three children in my family with autism. I personally thought this Family Guy episode had a great message. People with special needs can be like every one else, and this episode glorified that statement well.
Clearly, Palin is fine with all the Jewish, black,and parapalegic jokes, just not anything that may slightly make fun of her. What a hypocrite
S. Palin, seems to look for the negative …
she is unaware or unconscious..if it doesn't concern her on a very personal level it isn't important.
Am I the only one that noticed during the Haiti crisis..she hasn't had anything to say good or bad..it went silent.
NO attempt at using her so called "Christian Values" at helping those in need.
Instead, she resurface for the "Tea Party" and to act offended by a rather benign episode of "Family Guy"
We the people have made her rich and given her celebrity status by continually ogling her for our own amusement.
Palin will not go away if we keep feeding the fire…
First of all Micheli, you don't see Sarah Palins remarks about Haiti because you watch a news channel that doesn't show her until it is something negative. Second of all, the episode wasn't about 'a' downsyndrome child. It was about her downsyndrome child and when someone (anyone) makes something personal, as a mom you take it personal. Talk about hypocrites.
Sarah Palin is the hypocrite, a big time one at that.
It's just fine for Rush Limbaugh to call some people "retards," but she'll get mad at a Democrat for doing the exact same thing. If she had demanded an apology from Rush I would give her some credibility here. But she didn't, so nothing she says on this topic can be taken seriously. End of story.
I feel bad for children who have disabilities. I have two healthy boys and I thank God for it; However, If I was a politician and I would had been less fortunate, and a child of mine was borne with a disability. I wouldn't turn his disability into a political issue and drag him around like a propaganda banner. Maybe when he's old enough to speak he will tell her that he didn't appreciate being thrust into the national spotlight via the RNC hypocritical carnival.
Sarah got offended because that's what she does best - she plays the victim card. In case anyone doesn't know, Sarah is very quick to point out that she is the mother of a child with Downs Syndrome. She is the mother of daughters. She is the mother of a son in the military. She used all of them to get media attention, and she's used the media attention to draw attention to herself.
It's obvious to anyone who watched the show that it wasn't a slam on Trig. And if people find the show offensive, they don't have to watch. TVs have an off button, and a remote control that allows you to change the channel.
Because the character was portrayed in a very unlikeable way, I don't agree with most of you. She was also linked directly to Palin, which made it personal. They were practically begging her to say something negative.
Lanette, unless Trig is really a girl, it was clearly not Palin's child that was being referenced. The character was the daughter of A former governor of Alaska, Palin was never specifically named. Family Guy exists in a fictional universe where Adam West is the mayor of Quahog, RI, a fictional town. Therefore it is not safe to automatically assume that Palin is the former governor of Alaska that was being cited. I'm also rather sure that Palin hasn't moved to Rhode Island since resigning from office, yet another indication that it was not Palin's child in the episode. The only thing this episode did was remind people that Palin has a child with Down Syndrome, which isn't exactly news to anyone.
As for the actual article, I loved it. 'Special needs' means only that, that someone has special needs. But it does not mean that when it comes to being a person that they're any different, for better or worse, than anyone else.
Your kid likes farts? Ew.
If Palin & co. would have watched the episode, they would have realized that Family Guy was taking a jibe at Palin's eldest daughter for being two-faced (I can have sex and have a baby out of marriage but abstinence education totally works). They were also saying that the outside of a person is really just a facade and, when you take the time to get to know someone, they can surprise you with how different from their projected personality they actually are. What I feel Family Guy was trying to poke at was the Palin family's seemingly idyllic existence really is just a farce for "the base" and, in actuality, they are much more messed up than they appear. The fact that the girl in the show had Down's Syndrome had nothing to do with anything, just that Chris expected her to be one thing (he said he heard people with down's syndrome were different i.e. "nicer" than regular people) but she turned out to be just the same as everyone else.
Fun Fact: The medical term for Down Syndrome is Trisomy-g. It is often shortened in medical slang to Tri-g. If naming the child "Trig" isn't mocking the child's condition, I don't know what is.
"you donât see Sarah Palins remarks about Haiti because you watch a news channel that doesnât show her until it is something negative."
Then it should be easy to provide links to those remarks, Lanette. We'll wait.
It's obvious you didn't watch the show because you don't know what the episode was about. Why not see for yourself rather than let Queen Sarah tell you what to think?
And if Queen Sarah really had a problem, why would she go on Fox News and in essence promote the series? Don't you see how that situation benefits everyone involved at Fox?
She's playing you for a sap, Lanette. Wise up before it's too late.
any show that shows people with disabilities in a postive light is ok with me.if you missed todays article the young lady who did the voice over for family guy has downs and she said she had fun!hhmmmm? sounds postive to me.and dont tell me that people with downs etc are going to be offended becuz i know for a fact they probably wont.why? becuz my mother has cp and laughs at all jokes etc about disablities.why? becuz with proper encouragement disabled people can do anything,like raising 2 kids,4 grandkids and a greatgranddaughter,take that sarah palin-support your son! instead of hiding him and using him for ur political crap!
I wouldn't expect any of you to have any idea how Sarah feels as YOU don't have a special needs child like WE do. So none of you have a right to comment on the show and how it makes a mother of a special needs child feel.
Sandy - Oh, so we don't have a right to comment? I suppose that whole "freedom of speech" thing is disposable, according to you.
Have you read the article that spoke with the actress that portrayed the girl on the show?
If anything, you and other parents are hurting your own cause by putting a shield around children with special needs. You want them to lead normal lives and be treated equally, yet all you are doing is bringing attention to differences in situations such as these, thus ensuring that they are being treated like they are not normal people and need to be put in a bubble.
Besides, if anyone had actually watched the episode, they really didn't even poke any fun at the fact that she had Downs Syndrome. Sure, the girl turned out to be a jerk, but isn't a normal thing to find out when dating someone? There were a few one-liners (like the one about her mom being a former governor of Alaska) but none that directly made fun of her condition.
I seen this episode and I do not feel like she was being made fun of whatsoever. The actress who played the voice of the girl with down syndrome actually has down syndrome. She herself thought the episode was funny and said Sarah Palin must not have a sense of humor.
So is everyone upset that Family Guy put a person with down syndrome in their show? Are they not allowed to be on shows because of their disabilities? They are people just like us. It's not like they were being mean to her in the show. They showed Chris having interest in her and taking her out on a date. How is this even wrong? Some times people take things over the top. I agree with Rocko, treat them like they are normal people just like the rest of us. After all that is how they want to be treated not like they are different. By them seeing all of this publicity and everyone making such a big deal out of it, we are just pointing out their disabilities to them in front of the whole world. Why doesn't anyone ask the opinions of the real people that matter and thats the people with down syndrome. Let's ask them how they feel about the situation. And I don't want to hear anyone say that they can't speak for themselves because they understand emotions and know how to express them. And before anyone says I don't understand what I'm talking about I have a friend with down syndrome. I grew up with her since she was 1 1/2 yrs old. She is now in her early 20's and I treat her like a normal person not one that has a disability.
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What to Buy and Sell as the Market Climbs
James is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Recently the Dow Jones has been flirting with 5 year highs. While the run has been great it has left some of my favorite companies looking a bit expensive. It has also made it far more difficult to find buying opportunities. Here I will examine two companies that I believe are in danger of becoming too expensive and one buying opportunity that I believe represents great value.
It's always tough to sell great companies, but it sometimes becomes necessary when the market offers a premium compared to historic averages. While I personally believe Visa (NYSE: V) is a great company, its valuation lately has left me a bit concerned. I will admit that Visa is deserving of a slightly higher premium than the competition. However, how much higher is open to debate. With the stock climbing over 36% in the last year alone it could be time to take profits.
Looking at some key valuation metrics (Figure 1) we can see that compared to the rest of the industry Visa is commanding a hefty premium.
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But let's take a look at the other side of that trade and examine just why so many people are optimistic on Visa. Visa has the largest user base. They have the largest dollar amount per transaction. Finally, they maintain a whopping 5 year average net profit margin of 29.20% vs an industry average 7.40%.
Estimates for Visa are rising and if estimates for the FY of 2013 hold true Visa could earn as much as $8.51, which given their extraordinarily high P/E could put their stock price at $536. That's quite a potential return. But remember that one minor mistake could spell disaster.
While Visa is a great company it is currently priced for perfection. Meaning any sort of bad news could have a severely negative impact on this stock. A stock priced for perfection is generally my indicator to sell, or at least introduce a trailing stop. Given past price fluctuations it looks as if a 6-8% trailing stop will keep you safe from minor market moves but get you out in time if the big drop does hit.
There is sometimes a singular event or unique scenario that can present a profit taking opportunity. A current example would be the massive rally of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). Netflix benefited after posting a surprise quarterly result that created a massive short covering rally. A rally of this nature isn't based so much on fundamentals but rather the need to cover massive short positions, which pushes up the price and triggers even more buying to cover orders. Looking at a six month chart of Netflix (Figure 2) we can see that this move has been quick and massive after the Jan. 23 earnings announcement.
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In just a six month time frame this stock has more than tripled from its bottom and almost doubled since the earnings report release date. This has left Netflix with some less than desirable fundamentals (Figure 3) from a value investing standpoint.
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There are quite a few reasons for becoming a bit bearish on Netflix. Prior to this move the historic high P/E for Netflix was 460 and this was met with a decline from highs of nearly $300 to lows of $63 in less than one year's time. It should also be noted that year over year quarterly earnings per share growth was still at a -77.60%. Finally, the earnings report that triggered all the short covering was not a guarantee of future moves such as this one. It was a small surprise profit as opposed to the small expected loss. The slim profit margin of Netflix (the five year average being 5%) means those earnings numbers will be difficult to increase significantly.
Overall I can't justify owning Netflix for a few reasons. Its valuation is a huge red flag to any value investor. The historic price action of Netflix suggests that after significant moves like this one there is going to be a pullback. Finally, if you are one of the lucky ones to have a gain in this position I would advise to take it and run. Put it in a company with a more attractive valuation, a less competitive atmosphere, and less volatility.
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While it can be tricky determining when to sell a stock in this market it can be even more daunting trying to find a stock to purchase for a long term value play. Indeed my own buy list has been getting smaller and smaller as valuations continue to rise along with the market.
However, one stock is still looks very attractive to me as I've continued to add to my personal position over the last year for an almost 50% gain. American International Group (NYSE: AIG) has made a turnaround the likes of which belong in the annals of economic history.
In the interest of time I'll summarize some of the more attractive features of this company.
Management: In August 2009 Bob Benmosche took the helm of AIG. Since then they have repaid all $182.3 billion borrowed from the federal government. Divesting peripheral assets and refocusing on the core business has proven successful and investors are anticipating stock buy backs or even a dividend announcement coming in the next couple quarters.
Valuations: Looking at some key valuations (Figure 4) we can see that AIG looks very attractive.
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On top of those numbers AIG sports a PEG of 0.47, improving RoI and RoA, as well as a tangible book value per share of almost $69.
Future: AIG has an absolutely huge footprint. This established giant has also freed itself from government regulation with the repayment of TARP. Finally, the business model has fundamentally shifted from risky insurance instruments over to more safe and predictable assets.
AIG has been one of my top picks for over one year now and a nearly 50% gain. But this is just the beginning. This is the proverbial Phoenix rising from the ashes and investors would be wise to pay attention to the legendary recovery that is still in the early stages.
The market is always changing and as a result so should your portfolio. It never hurts to take profits in stocks that have had a great run. Once valuations become too rich for the long term value investor it only makes sense to sell or put on a trailing stop. The same fundamentals that attract buyers to a stock are also the same fundamentals one should watch in order to determine when a position no longer fits that value criteria. We all know it's always best to buy when stocks are inexpensive, but we must also observe the opposite and sell when stocks appear expensive.
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Over the course of the next week or two I'll be making posts featuring scans from various material from the "Bring Back The Senators" campaign. If you're like me, you were too young (or not even born!) to remember anything about this campaign. This is your chance to have a blast to the past and see parts of how the campaign unfolded. Without further ado, here's the first post featuring one of the pamphlets sent out to start the campaign. Click on any photo and you'll get redirected to the full quality version that you can zoom in and read.
Cover Page: I won't pretend to know that I've got a clue who either of the people on the cover are… could just be promotional models (with the one on the left rocking Bryan Murray's hairstyle and the one on the right wearing one of the greatest helmets ever).
Page 1: How could this page not get you pumped up into wanting an NHL hockey team!?
Page 2: Coolest thing to come out of this page is that there was a whopping 40 cities competing with Ottawa to get an NHL team!
Front Page of Insert: Let's use people's pride of their city to get our team back! We can't lose to fellow Canadian cities like Halifax, Saskatoon, Hamilton, or even Kitchener-Waterloo. Interestingly, Ottawa was smart enough to put Tampa was on the list (as they were the only other city to be granted a team).
Back Page of Insert: Well here's your proof that the modern Ottawa Senators franchise is still willing to take credit for everything done by their predecessors, including their 9 Stanley Cup wins.
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Log in to http://facultyreps.udall.gov and go to Manage Applications. You will see your student's name and a link, View Application. Click View Application to enter your student's application area. Click on Confirm Profile in the right menu. You will see a button at the bottom of your screen, Update Profile. You can make changes to your student's profile until the student begins the application process. Please note that you will be required to fill in all fields in order to save your changes at this time. Once your student begins the application process, their status will change from "Registered" to "In-Progress" and you will no longer be able to edit the profile.
Absolutely. You may register as many students as you wish, and you and your students may use the online system for your campus's internal selection process. However, you may submit only six nominations to the Foundation.
Yes. You can view your student's application while it's in-progress. Your student can also create a PDF of the application at any time and email the PDF to you.
Log in to http://facultyreps.udall.gov and go to Manage Applications. You will see your student's name and a link, View Application. Click View Application to enter your student's application area. Click on Upload Supporting Documents in the right menu. To upload your documents, click "Select" and then select the document type; letter, transcript, or other documentation.
We can accept files in Word, PDF, GIF, or JPEG format up to 4 MB. You may upload only one file for each of the three letters and the current transcript; you may upload up to three files for other transcripts (transfer credits). If you upload the wrong file or wish to make a change, you will be able to do so at any time before the submission deadline.
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Before you will able to submit an application to the Foundation, you must approve each section of your student's application and have uploaded three letters of recommendation and a current transcript. In addition, you will need to upload a copy of a tribal enrollment card or other tribal verification for applicants in tribal public policy or health care, and a copy of a permanent resident card and a letter of intent to become a U.S. citizen for applicants who are U.S. permanent residents (First Nations of Canada members are excepted from the last requirement.)
When you have uploaded the required documents and approved your student's application, return to the student's home page and click "Complete Application." The application status will change to "Complete," and you will be able to submit the application to the Foundation.
You can upload a placeholder document that explains the situation, and you will be able to submit your student's application.
We no longer require a separate form for the institutional nomination. You have officially nominated the student when you submit the application to the Foundation.
When you have submitted the application, you will see a page confirming your submission. You will receive an email verifying that the application has been submitted successfully, and your student will also receive an email to inform him or her that the application has been submitted.
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Contact Jane Curlin at the Udall Foundation. She can "un-submit" the application back to you.
That is correct. Each institution may only nominate six students for the scholarship.
No. Even though your student is Native American, the application is for the environmental scholarship, and will be read with the other environmental applications by state or region.
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The International Studies office, Dean's office or the Registrar should be able to provide either or all of the following:
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Please call or email Jane Curlin (520.901.8565). She is happy to explain the selection process further, give you feedback on your past applicants, and answer any other questions you may have.
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