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A year after Cam Newton and Auburn's slightly lesser beings descended on Atlanta and destroyed South Carolina for the SEC championship (to be followed by a BCS title), the Tigers returned to the Georgia Dome to finish a season with blemishes Saturday night.
Auburn didn't go undefeated. It didn't win a conference championship or go to a BCS bowl.
This time, Auburn showed up with a lame-duck offensive coordinator, no defensive coordinator, a backup running back (because the starter was suspended), and a team whose last three SEC losses came to LSU, Georgia and Alabama by a composite score of 132-28.
It's hard to say exactly what the Tigers projected with their performance Saturday for next season in the SEC. But at the very least, they showed they're not coming apart. They rushed for 273 yards without the suspended Michael Dyer. They blocked two points, recovered an onside kick and basically took apart Virginia 43-24 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.
So all is well again. For now. Auburn will be back in the Dome to start next season against Clemson in nine months.
"Our future is extremely bright," coach Gene Chizik said. "Any time you can win your last game it's big. It give you momentum going into the offseason and going into next year. It gives you an idea the direction that you are going. I'm just happy for our players, with all that they've had to endure this year. We had a lot of highs and we had some lows. The highs were high and the lows were low."
Very low, lately. There was reason to wonder about the stability of the Auburn program. Gus Malzahn, Auburn's touted offensive coordinator, announced he was leaving Chizik's staff for a head coaching job in the Sun Belt Conference (Arkansas State). Defensive coordinator Ted Roof left for the same position with a team (Central Florida) in Conference USA. (Malzahn coached in the bowl game, Roof didn't.)
As a general rule, SEC coordinators from the defending BCS championship team's coaching staff don't bolt for jobs in the Sun Belt and Conference USA.
So some have wondered: What's going on in Gene Chizik's kingdom?
He'll tell you nothing.
Chizik also says little about why running back Michael Dyer was suspended for the Chick-fil-A Bowl (though suspensions this time of year generally are academically related). When asked about Dyer's future, Chizik's words seemed to leave the door open to the running back's career at Auburn being over. Quoting: "If he does the things we've asked him to do, you'll see him back in a uniform. If he doesn't, you won't."
Add to this that SEC West Division schools Alabama and LSU will be playing each for the BCS championship, and it's easy to see why the afterglow of the Tigers' national title has long since faded.
Fortunately for Auburn, its opponent Saturday night was Virginia. So the chances of Auburn becoming the first defending BCS champion to lose six games the following season were … well, again, the opponent was Virginia.
The Cavaliers showed up looking like a Sherwin Williams plant had exploded on their uniforms. Orange jerseys and bright orange helmets, possibly visible from Neptune, with blue pants made it clear Virginia just didn't know how to dress for a bowl game. But then, postseason appearances don't come naturally to the Cavs.
After taking an early 7-0 lead, Virginia imploded. It had a punt blocked (leading to a two-play, 15-yard Auburn touchdown drive). It fumbled on its own 32 (Auburn couldn't drive and missed a field goal). Early in the second quarter, Auburn drove to a touchdown to tie the score at 14-14, then surprised Virginia with an onside kick and recovered. That led to another Tigers touchdown.
Later in the quarter, on fourth-and-6 from the Auburn 15, Virginia had one of the worst fake field goals in history: a slow developing running back by a slow runner. It failed — and then Auburn drove 88 yards in 3:32 to another touchdown. From the time Virginia led 14-7, Auburn went on a 28-3 tear to take a 35-17 lead. Malzahn looked like he wanted to sample something from every part of the playbook before he left town.
Dyer's replacement, Onterio McCalebb: He ran for a touchdown and 96 yards (including a 60-yarder) in the first half alone.
Auburn hadn't looked this good since, well, Auburn was good. It didn't even matter that the Tigers lost starting quarterback Clint Moseley in the first quarter to an ankle injury. Remember, this is a team that in the last five weeks of the season got body-slammed by LSU (45-10), Georgia (45-7) and Alabama (42-14). The Tigers' only wins in that stretch came over Mississippi and Samford, who don't really count.
If Auburn is coming apart, it didn't show Saturday.
By Jeff Schultz
December 31st, 2011
11:26 pm
it was virginia.
December 31st, 2011
11:26 pm
maybe uva doesnt count either.
December 31st, 2011
11:30 pm
always a few minutes behind
December 31st, 2011
11:31 pm
by the way this is a great picture of Gene C. His nick name is Ole Square Jaw. Auburn is nothing without Scam Newton I mean Cam.
December 31st, 2011
11:39 pm
War Eagle! Great to see Emory Blake healthy. Special teams were a force as usual. Defense played better. Tre Mason and Quan Bray looked really good. McCalebb looked incredible. 2012 can't get here soon enough.
December 31st, 2011
11:43 pm
42-14 MikeP where u at?
December 31st, 2011
11:44 pm
T.J. Yeldon says hello
December 31st, 2011
11:50 pm
The offense was very entertaining, I really liked all of the creativity. Nice showing for the SEC, way to go Tigers.
January 1st, 2012
12:03 am
Congrats on a nice win War Eagles!
Geaux Tigers
SEC Champions
January 1st, 2012
12:15 am
Always considered New Years a waste of a reason to get wasted. I'll do a 4 mile run tomorrow AM sometime and celebrate the day my way. Happy New Year, congrats to the War Tigers and good luck today, SEC. Sympathies to the Porter family.
January 1st, 2012
12:17 am
Great game War Eagle!!!!! Looking forward to 2012 season.
Happy New Year all u Auburn fans…
January 1st, 2012
12:21 am
Ga Tech and UVA doing the ACC proud
January 1st, 2012
12:29 am
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January 1st, 2012
12:31 am
Tech lost……………………………heeheehee
January 1st, 2012
12:47 am
Virginia was doomed when they came out in those roller derby colors. That was tacky. Poor Virginia looked awfully slow playing a middle of the road SEC team. I guess that 1 point OT win at home over an absolutely awful Idaho team should have raised many questions.
January 1st, 2012
12:51 am
Laughter in the SEC = Pure Death against anyone in the ACC.
January 1st, 2012
1:00 am
They beat UVA. That isn't exactly something to brag about. That makes them slightly better then Idaho.
January 1st, 2012
1:08 am
Very original, HuntDawg. Very original indeed. At least my team had the foresight to allow Cam ( who did nothing wrong in case you haven't heard, not that you would care about the truth anyway ) to play quarterback where he did rather well. Doing rather well in the NFL too, in case you haven't heard. The geniuses at your school thought he would be a really good tight end, by the way. War Eagle.
January 1st, 2012
1:12 am
yet…. HA HA HA IDIOTS
January 1st, 2012
1:16 am
I plan on getting up 45 minutes to 7….how bout you George. "but you beat a pitiful Virginia team" …sound like someone you know?
January 1st, 2012
1:18 am
SEC enjoys a 15-10 advantage in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl games against the ACC head-to-head, despite the fact that the ACC gets paid more than The SEC, despite the fact that the ACC sends its 1st top-rated ACC team after the BCS, and despite the fact that The SEC gets paid less monies than the ACC, and despite the fact that The SEC sends its 5th overall ranked SEC team.
Georgia tek is 0-4 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Auburn is now 4-1. Congratulations to Auburn Tigers War Eagle. Only LSU has won this bowl game more than Auburn at 5-0. The worst team in this bowl's history is Georgia tek at 0-4, although Climpson Farmers are 2-5. The vols, who stated they don't play in this bowl game, are correct on that point at 1-4. Congratulations to Georgia tek, losers of 10 of their last 15 bowl games, losers of 7 consecutive bowl games, and for Georgia tek's record as the worst team in this bowl's history at 0-4.
January 1st, 2012
1:23 am
SEC enjoys a 15-10 advantage in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl games against the ACC head-to-head
That is pretty embarrassing for the SEC. I thought they were head and shoulders ahead of the ACC? Shouldn't they be 25-0 or at the very worst 24-1? Why would any SEC team ever lose to any ACC team?
January 1st, 2012
1:26 am
It was Virginia……I mean really.
January 1st, 2012
1:27 am
40 percent win percentage for ACC vs SEC in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl vs The SEC head-to-head, despite the fact that the ACC sends its top-ranked 1st team after the BCS, while The SEC sends our 5th-ranked team.
Typicially sorry effort their Georgia tek fan, and again congratulations on your 7 bowl losing streak, 10 losses in your last 15 bowl games, and 0-4 worst record ever in this Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Game.
Is there anything else Georgia tek fans (both of you) would like to discuss about Bowl Games, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Games, or bowl games in general
January 1st, 2012
1:29 am
Virginia was the top-ranked ACC team after the BCS Bowls
While Auburn was the 5th-ranked SEC team.
January 1st, 2012
1:33 am
Since The SEC has two teams in The BCS National Championship Game, Auburn is the 6th-ranked SEC team, with the Five (5) SEC teams ranked in all the Polls, then Auburn unranked in either the AP Poll or the Coaches' Poll. Auburn will climb, but doubt that they make the top 25 of either the AP Poll or the Coaches' Poll, although it will be close.
Georgia tek on the other hand, also was not ranked in either the AP Poll or the Coaches' Poll and surely will get zero votes for either poll. Note please that Georgia tek has NEVER finished any season being ranked # 1 in the AP Poll
January 1st, 2012
1:38 am
Whoa nellie.
The barn just whipped a crappy team that is a member of a crappy conference.
Amazing what this bunch of pay-for-play can do. LOL
BTW: Why are the Barn's coordinators leaving for lessor jobs?
January 1st, 2012
2:22 am
Makes you wonder why the ACC even bothers to show up to play an SEC in the bowl games. The SEC whacked the ACC 3-1 on the last weekend of the season and continued the pace with this asskicking of UVA which came into the game 8-4 and was respectable in the ACC. The ACC just plain sucks.
January 1st, 2012
2:25 am
10-2 Arkansas State returns its team intact next season, and is the warm-up game the night before The BCS National Championship Game to go to maybe 11-2 against another 10-Win team this season 10-3 now Northern Illinois. There are three (3) 10-Win teams currently not ranked, and these are two of the 3 with Arkansas State # 28 in the AP Poll today before the bowls.
I think it is a good decision on Gus Malzahn's part and he did a wonderful job tonight in the bowl game, and in beating South Carolina # 10 in the AP Poll and playing in the more prestigious CapitalOne Bowl with payouts of $9.2 million in the popular tourist locale Orlando, while we are # 18 in the AP Poll 8 place worse than South Carolina and while we play at 1 pm on ABC a lousy channel with a payout of only $7 million. Note please that Auburn beat a team who ends up in the top 25, something we haven't done since beating # 13 AP Poll 2009 Georgia tek, and that's 3 seasons ago now.
Beat Michigan State.
Give Mark Richt his extension, now Greg McGarity.
Auburn was found NOT GUILTY of any payments to Cam Newton. Nor any conspiracy to pay Cam Newton. This was an impressive win, close to making Auburn the # 6 SEC team to end the season in the top 25 – very close to that. Auburn beat Virginia the # 1 top-ranked ACC team after the BCS bowls.
Congratulations to Auburn. Too bad you lost in a blow-out to us. But, this clearly puts a good taste into the mouths of the Auburn Family All In, whether or not you can make the AP Poll or the Coaches' Poll, both of which I highly doubt. Note too, that rather than Mark Richt carrying an athlete like Isaiah Crowell, Gene Chizik kicked Michael Dyer off the team and still won going-away, while Michael Dyer is rumored to be transferring to this same Arkansas State we just discussed. Arkansas State is a top 25 team, a 10-win team in the NCAA Division 1-A FBS, the same as Auburn and Georgia. Arkansas State is RANKED AHEAD OF AUBURN, today.
Might want to get your facts correct, sir.
Barn Burner, your entire post is WRONG.
January 1st, 2012
2:30 am
AUBARN is back where they usually are…………………………In the middle of the pack in the SEC.
January 1st, 2012
2:38 am
Auburn beat South Carolina, today a top 10 AP Poll team. There are 4 SEC Teams in the Top 10.
Georgia is NOT one of them.
# 18 Georgia has a tough game against Michigan State in a yuk city Tampa (They do have Clearwater.)
If Georgia loses this game, where do we end up in the polls, having beat NO ONE ? # 24 ? # 25 maybe ? Auburn isn't ranked in either the AP or the Coaches' – in fact today has zero votes in either the Coaches' or the AP Poll.
If Auburn is MIDDLE OF THE PACK.
What are we ? We haven't beat a team who ended the season in the Top 10 since 2006, Six (6) Seasons ago, when we lost 4 games including to 8-Loss Vandie.
Auburn beat South Carolina, something we didn't accomplish and a feat we haven't accomplished in SIX (6) SEASONS.
South Carolina
All 4 Top 10 teams today, still.
There are 4 SEC teams, and Auburn and Georgia are also rans compared to them. The 2 could end up about the same ranking. We beat Auburn handily, but they beat South Carolina, a much more impressive win than anything we have put up in 6 seasons.
January 1st, 2012
5:07 am
Congratulations Auburn. Makes the SEC look good. Georgia has a tougher opponent in Mich. St. than Virginia. If we lose and end up ranked behind Auburn what a joke. 45-7. Mich. St. is not Virginia or Auburn. They are a good football team. 10-3 in the Big Ten. It will take a monumental effort to beat them. The Dogs will have to play their best of the year to beat Mich St. Go SEC, Go Dawgs. By the way Auburn is the 6th best team in the SEC not 5th.
January 1st, 2012
5:11 am
Happy New Year….. Lets hope this is the start of something big for the Dogs.
January 1st, 2012
6:01 am
Not coming apart at the seams?? 7-5 regular season and you're saying there are still seams? My friend Jeff, those seams snapped long time ago and there is no needle and thread to be found. Face it Auburn fans, your glory season ended with Cam's exit and your tree burning down.
January 1st, 2012
6:18 am
The one weakness Auburn showed for the future yesterday is QB. Trotter seemed to be the only QB, that showed he knew how to manage the offense somewhat and he is gone now. I think they have a freshman coming in that is suppose to be very good, so that might help. I also think it is going to be pretty hard to replace the OC.
Thanks to Auburn for once again showing, how the SEC is superior to the ACC yet again. This bowl season, it is 3-0 in favor of the SEC and that's a sweep. So far, the SEC is 3-1, with a chance to be 6-2 when the bowl season is over. It is a shame that the SEC will win one and lose one when the BCS NC is played. I am not sure though that Florida will beat OSU, but I see UGA and S.C. winning. The SEC is still the best conference in the NCAA once again.
January 1st, 2012
7:03 am
Congrats, Tigers. You represented the conference well.
Malzahn took the Arkansas State job because it was in his home state, the ASU program was in good shape, and because his stock had been falling this year somewhat (fairly or unfairly) as the Tigers' offense was shackled by a lack of next-level talent at QB. Malzahn's wife's bizarre YouTube performance did nothing to help his marketability. He got the job he could.
Ted Roof left because if he hadn't, Chizik would have fired him. I'm mystified that Chizik, as a defensive guy, hired that moron in the first place. Roof's been a bust everywhere he's gone. Look how much better the Auburn D played in the bowl game with the head coach calling defensive signals!
Auburn will be better in 2012–they are young, and it shows. But the lack of talent at QB will continue to be their Achilles' Heel. And in the West, with Georgia as their traditional East opponent, Auburn still is a virtual lock for a minimum of four losses next season (LSU, Bama, Arkansas and Georgia).
January 1st, 2012
7:03 am
The A.C.C. is again proving to the entire country what it stands for the A.thelticly C.challenged C.conference.
Thanks termites for keeping your bowl record unblemished with a win of course.Please keep Paul Johnson.
January 1st, 2012
7:43 am
The Auburn I saw last evening was not the one UGA beat 45-7. During most the 1st half, UVA looked very capable of beating Auburn. Thought Auburn would implode at any minute and lose. Auburn didn't. Their tempo (speed) and use of the entire play book eventually enabled them to take UVA apart. Don't remember when UGA players/coaches have played a game like that. Auburn's future looks bright. The major flaw I saw was the way # 23 (McCalebb) carried the ball, exposed in this right arm. Hope Richt was watching and saw how useing more that one quarterback can be a positive thing.
January 1st, 2012
7:59 am
Hey, hey, hey, let's be careful and not pile on and risk angering our friends; the sleeping giant that is the All Chumps Conference. After all, they are adding Pitt and Syracuse to their arsenal.
January 1st, 2012
8:14 am
Win P,
Auburn is going to be OK next year, but I have to question your assertion of, "when was the last time UGA played like that?"
I would think when they beat Auburn 45-7 this year, and just tried to get the game over after the first half and not embarrass their opponent any further,might be one of those times. Had they come out firing again in the second half, they could easily have hung 60 points on Auburn in that game. I wonder if the Auburn coach would have done the same thing as CMR, and tried not to humiliate the other team, if the tables had been reversed. I know Spurrier wouldn't for sure. About the only thing that UGA did wrong in that game, was not giving some playing time to the second team offense a little, so they could get some real time on the field. Of course UGA, didn't do that real well, no matter the game, so hopefully we will see a change in philosophy in 2012.
Happy New Year Folks, May 2012 be a Better Year for Us All
January 1st, 2012
8:17 am
it's time for Paul Johnson to go back to a lower level of football-way back
January 1st, 2012
8:18 am
Yes, I want to see Christian LeMay play too.
January 1st, 2012
8:26 am
Vandy would have beaten the Cavs.
January 1st, 2012
8:26 am
Congrats to Auburn, you made the SEC proud with the pounding of UVA. Man, were those Wahoo unis ugly!! Mr. Gus used all of his play book last night, and UVA did not know what was hitting them. Please Mr. Bobo, take some lessons from that guy. Imagine what Mr. Gus might be able to accomplish with those skill players at UGA. Wishful thinking, huh?
January 1st, 2012
8:32 am
Come on, a team with no academic standards always beats one with high academic standards. What did u expect?
January 1st, 2012
8:39 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR JEFF AND TO ALL DAWG FANS (and everyone else) God bless and keep you.
January 1st, 2012
8:55 am
Auburn can run what they want when va d line was so bad. No attacking of the line of scrimmage. Look what auburn def. did against teams had big attacking dlines, NOT MUCH. Not hating on au, not their fault. Makes your play calling look much better. Those plays don't look quite the same against Lu's, Nama, or uga
January 1st, 2012
9:01 am
Lessons we have learned in 2011—I applaud CMR for taking a tough stance with Isiah Crowell by suspending him for the New Mexico State game. Yes, New Mexico State finished with a record of 4-9 this year but they were almost 6-7 if only they beat highly ranked UTEP and San Jose State. Hey, this is the SEC and not every coach in the SEC would've taken a tough stance such as CMR–other coaches in the conference, take note! CMR is a tough "SOB", just ask Washaun. UGA is all about academic excellence and Isiah's picture should be on a 2012 Poster representing all of Bulldawg Nation as one of the finest academic institutions in the entire USA. CMR, thank you for your efforts…It makes me proud to have spent 8-1/2 years in Athens to earn my BS. Gooooooo Dawgs!!
January 1st, 2012
9:09 am
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January 1st, 2012
9:10 am
I don't get why the media thinks Paul Johnson is one of the top coaches in college football.


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All registrations must be received by 5pm Wednesday 25 September 2013.
Group bookings of 10 or more participants can be done through the online registration system. All registrations must be processed and paid for at the same time. Group bookings must be paid in full at time of booking by credit card only.
Group Bookings will receive a 15% discountoff the full registration feeonly. Group Bookings need to be made by 5pm 25 September 2013.
Full Delegate and Student registration fee includes:
One-day Delegate fee includes:
International Welcome Reception (this is included in the Monday Registration fee only)
Day delegates are welcome to purchase a ticket to the Gala Dinner.
International Welcome ReceptionDate: Monday 21 October 2013
Time: 4pm-6pm (TBC)
Location: Riverside outside Terrace, InterContinental Adelaide
Gala Dinner
Theme: Vote for Evidence.. it's Black and White!Date: Tuesday 22 October 2013
Time: 7pm-11.30pm
(Pre-dinner drinks will commence at 7pm; guests to be seated at 7.30pm)
Location: Ballroom, InterContinental Adelaide
Dress: Formal - Politics is never simply black and white, but on this occasion we encourage you to dress to impress in black, white or both
If you are a Full Delegate, a student registrant or a Monday delegate please indicate on the online registration form whether or not you will be attending the above events.
Please note that once you complete your online registration you will be sent a Registration Confirmation/Tax Invoice. Please keep this for future reference. Payment information will be detailed in your registration confirmation email; however the different payment options are also listed below.
Group bookings must be paid in fullat time of booking by credit card only.
If you are registering on an Early Bird fee, all offline payments (cheque or EFT) must be received by Friday 26 July 2013 to receive this discount.
All payments must be received 14 days from the date of registration. Registrations will not be confirmed until payment is received.
Credit card:Cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard and AMEX. Surcharges apply – Visa/MasterCard 1.9%/AMEX 3.0%. Please note that your credit card statement will show a debit for this registration to Acuvent, our online registration and payment provider.
Cheque:Please make cheques payable to The Joanna Briggs Institute. Cheques must be in Australia Dollars. No other currency will be accepted. Your name and registration confirmation number, which can be found on your confirmation/tax invoice, should be printed clearly on the back of the cheque or attach your cheque to a copy of your confirmation/tax invoice. All payments are to be sent to the following address:
The Joanna Briggs Institute
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000
EFT:If you wish to pay by EFT, please use the below bank details. Please use your confirmation number as your payment reference; this can be found on you confirmation/tax invoice.
Account Name: Adelaide Research & Innovation – JBI
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB Number: 085-005
Account Number: 172366957
SWIFT Code: NATAAU3305A
Refunds will apply as follows:
Please note
The Convention organisers collect personal information provided on the registration form for the intended purpose of processing your convention registration. A delegate list will also be provided to all registered delegates, exhibitors and sponsors at the convention. The delegate list will contain the delegate's name, organisation, location (State or country) and email address only. Each registrant must indicate on the registration form if they give us permission to include their contact details on the delegate list.
The JBI Convention organisers reserve the right to make any amendments to the programs or details of the Convention. In the event that the Convention is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, fees will be refunded in full.
The organisers of the 2013 Convention are delighted to be able to offer delegates a range of specially negotiated hotel accommodation at the InterContinental Adelaide and other hotel properties within the city.
Bookings are to be made directly with the hotel. Please remember to provide the conference booking reference at time of booking (booking details are given for each hotel).
We encourage delegates to make their accommodation booking as early as possible to take full advantage of these special conference rates. Rooms are subject to availability at time of booking. The below room rates are valid from the 19-27 October.
All rates are quoted as per room/per night and in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Please speak to your hotel regarding cancellation policies, changes to bookings and any other queries relating to your booking.
InterContinental, Adelaide
North Terrace, Adelaide www.icadelaide.com.au
The InterContinental features 367 elegantly-appointed accommodation rooms and Suites, each offering classic designs and many boasting uninterrupted views across the historic city of Adelaide.
Each room is exquisitely appointed, containing furnishings and fittings carefully selected from all over the world. The décor is contemporary in inspiration and timeless in relaxing appeal. The rooms are spacious and stylish with all the facilities one would expect of a five star hotel, offering maximum privacy and comfort.
Designed with the needs of the global traveller in mind, each guestroom provides luxurious bedding, in-room climate control, large flat screen television with premium cable, in-room safe and an elegant marble bathroom, featuring walk-in shower, separate bath and large vanity area. Stay in touch with high-speed Internet access (available for a nominal fee), offering connectivity for up to four independent devices.
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Stamford Plaza Adelaide
150 North Terrace, Adelaide
Walking distance to venue is approximately 3 minutes
Stamford Plaza Adelaide hotel accommodation is superbly situated in the heart of the city on Adelaide's key cultural boulevard, North Terrace. Our excellent location means that you're just a short stroll to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Casino, Festival Centre and Rundle Mall shopping, with the beach only 20 minutes away door-to-door, via the new tram.
Stamford Plaza Adelaide hotel, one of Adelaide's leading hotels caters to a mix of business and leisure travellers, and is renowned for providing service that is exceptional in every sense. Our three Adelaide restaurants and two bars cater to every taste and occasion.
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BOOKINGS: Please contact reservations on +61 8 8461 1111 or email firstname.lastname@example.com To receive the above rates please advise that you are part of the 'The Joanna Briggs Institute' group or quote the code TH2110.
Mercure Grosvenor
125 North Terrace, Adelaide
Walking distance to venue is approximately 2 minutes
The 4-star Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is perfectly located opposite the Adelaide Convention Centre and Casino on the cultural boulevard of North Terrace. Just seconds from the tram, major tourist attractions, Rundle Mall, the Central Market, cafe's, bars and world class restaurants. Providing 245 rooms with fluffy feather duvets & pillows, LCD televisions, iPod docking station, WiFi and broadband internet (charges apply), hairdryers, iron and ironing board.
Hotel facilities include the Federal Restaurant & Bar, 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service, internet kiosk, tour desk and under cover car park (charges apply).
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Standard Room - Queen Bed
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BOOKINGS: Please contact reservations during business hours on +61 8 8407 8888, toll-free 1800 888 222 or email firstname.lastname@example.com Please quote 'Joanna Briggs Institute' when booking. To receive these above rates bookings must be made 30 days prior to the conference.
Hotel Grand Chancellor
65 Hindley Street, Adelaide <
Walking distance to venue is approximately 3 minutes
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide on Hindley is right in the heart of Adelaide, moments from the Convention Centre, Casino and vibrant Rundle Mall.
The Hotel has 195 rooms, including 13 huge suites, superb restaurant, intimate bar, gym and pool.
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Executive Room
BOOKINGS: Please contact reservations on +61 8 8237 3821 or email firstname.lastname@example.com Please quote 'Joanna Briggs Institute' when booking.
Oaks Embassy
96 North Terrace, Adelaide
Walking distance to venue is approximately 2 minutes
Ideally located in the heart of the central business district on North Terrace and is just a short stroll from Adelaide's shopping precinct, the casino and convention centre you will find Oaks Embassy.
One of Adelaide's most contemporary apartment buildings offering spacious one, two and three bedroom fully self contained apartments complete with laundry facilities and executive apartments featuring private spa baths. Other luxurious facilities include a superb indoor heated lap pool, sauna, spa, plunge pool, steam room, gymnasium and MBC restaurant.
From the city to the beaches and surrounding wine regions all are easily accessed from your comfortable apartment.
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One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
BOOKINGS: Please complete this booking form and send to group reservations email@example.com
Oaks Horizon
104 North Terrace, Adelaide
Walking distance to venue is approximately 2 minutes
Oaks Horizons offer modern one and two bedroom self contained apartments with fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Each apartment also features a private balcony, writing desk, air-conditioning and an in-room safe. Guests will enjoy the onsite hotel amenities which include an indoor heated lap pool, sauna and steam room, spa, plunge pool, gymnasium, tour booking service, business and secretarial services and a licensed café.
Oaks Horizons is well situated on North Terrace within walking distance to many Adelaide attractions including the main shopping strip, Rundle Mall and the airport is a mere 15 minutes drive from the door.
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One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
BOOKINGS: Please complete this booking form and send to group reservations email@example.com
Oaks Horizon
185 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Walking distance to venue is approximately 10 minutes
iStay Precinct offers urban and contemporary accommodation in the Adelaide CBD. Conveniently located in close proximity to a bustling hub of attractions, stroll to the myriad of entertainment venues, cocktail bars, restaurants and shopping destinations.
iStay Precinct accommodation options include one and two bedroom apartments, each containing full kitchen and laundry facilities, open plan living and private balconies with sweeping city views. Also enjoy the Precinct's luxurious guest facilities including indoor heated pool, sauna, spa and steam room.
To be able to bring you exceptionally low rates for a quality CBD Apartment, Oaks iStay Precinct offer the best available un-serviced rate.
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One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
BOOKINGS: Please complete this booking form and send to group reservations email@example.com
Miller Apartments
16 Hindley Street, Adelaide
ph: (08) 8410 1888
Walking distance to venue is approximately 4 minutes
Miller Apartments Adelaide is a 4½ star boutique apartment hotel consisting of one, two and three bedroom fully self-contained apartments and is superbly located in the heart of the city.
The apartments offer fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas, broadband internet access, LCD TV, 8 Foxtel channels, DVD player, writing desk and individually controlled air conditioning systems.
The property is only a short stroll from the Adelaide Convention Centre. The property's environmentally friendly approach to accommodation ensures your 100% SMOKE-FREE apartment is a haven for rest and relaxation.
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One Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
1 Bedroom Executive Apartment
2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
2 Bedroom Executive Apartment
3 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
3 Bedroom Executive Apartment
BOOKINGS: Please email email@example.com or call 08 8410 1888.
To receive the rates above please quote 'Joanna Briggs Institute' when booking.
Adelaide is a charming city surrounded by beautiful parklands. The city rises from the middle of a tree-covered plain, between rolling hills to the east and beaches to the west.
Designed in a grid system with the River Torrens flowing through the centre, Adelaide is easy to get around, so there is little wonder it is known as the '20 minute city'. Enjoy stylish architecture, boutique shopping, sandy swimming beaches, fabulous arts and cultural venues, nightlife, fine dining, and some of Australia's best cafe strips. Stroll along the North Terrace boulevard and visit the many art galleries and museums. You can also visit the Adelaide Zoo, home to Australia's only giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi.
Adelaide is centrally located among the beautiful wine regions of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, all of which are within day-trip distances. The airport is only seven kilometres away, and the Adelaide Hills and major beaches are less than half an hour away by car.
18-20 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm
P: 1300 764 227 or (08) 8312 6655
Open Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm
Corner Rundle Mall and King William Street, Adelaide
There are plenty of things to see and do in Adelaide and below are a few highlights:
Gouger Street, Adelaide, open Tuesday to Saturday (times vary)
North Terrace, Adelaide, open daily 10am-5pm, FREE entry
Frome Road, Adelaide, open daily 9.30am-5pm
South Australia has a lot to offer, so extend your stay and visit the beautiful wineries of Barossa Valley and Clare Valley or travel south and discover the Fleurieu Peninsula. There are many other destinations to visit and further information can be found at the following link www.southaustralia.com
Adelaide is known for its awesome variety of cuisine including African, Caribbean, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanes, Thai, Chinese and Mexican. From the authentic Asian restaurants in Gouger Street to the cafe culture of Rundle Street there is something for everyone. Visit Adelaide Restaurants - Dining Guide or view our very own list of favourite dining experiences in Adelaide.
Banks are open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are also conveniently located around the city centre.
Trading hours in the city are as follows:
Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm
Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, shops and restaurants. Commonly used cards include Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Diners Club.
Tipping is not widespread in Australia but for good service in a restaurant you might choose to leave a tip of 10 per cent of the bill.
Adelaide Domestic and International Airport terminals are located 10 kilometres west of the city. You will need to allow approximately 15 minutes travelling time to and from your hotel. Your hotel can assist with airport transfers or alternatively there is a taxi rank located directly outside the airport terminal. The average taxi fare from the airport to the city is AUD $15.
Smoking is banned in most public places in Australia, including the conference venue. All restaurants, cafes, licensed premises, shopping centres and public transport are smoke-free.
The maximum average temperatures are 19-25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature is 12 degrees Celsius.
Emergency services - 000
Directory assistance - 1223
Adelaide Independent - 13 22 11
Suburban Taxis - 13 10 08
Hire cars:
Hertz - 13 30 39
Europcar - 1300 13 90
Thrifty - 1300 36 72 27
Budget Rent A Car - 1300 362 848
The conference organisers collect personal information provided on the registration form for the intended purpose of processing your conference registration. A delegate list will also be provided to all registered delegates exhibitors and sponsors at the conference. The delegate list will contain delegate names, organisation, location (state or country) and email address only. Each registrant must indicate on the registration form if they give us permission to include their contact details on the delegate list.
The JBI 2013 International Convention will attract over 250 health professionals from across Australia and overseas. By taking advantage of a sponsorship package or exhibition booth, your organisation has the opportunity to engage directly with a targeted audience from across all the health professions.
The sponsorship and exhibition prospectus provides full details on the sponsorship packages that embrace national and international strategies. This opportunity will provide outstanding value in terms of status, recognition, marketing opportunities and promotional initiatives.
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Congenital nephrotic syndrome
Congenital nephrotic syndrome is disorder passed down through families in which a baby develops protein in the urine and swelling of the body. Congenital means it is present from birth.
See also: Nephrotic syndrome
Alternative Names
Nephrotic syndrome - congenital
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a very rare form of nephrotic syndrome. It occurs primarily in families of Finnish origin and develops shortly after birth. It is inherited, which means it is passed down through families.
Children with this disorder have an abnormal form of a protein called nephrin, which is found in the kidney.
- Cough
- Decreased urine output
- Foamy appearance of urine
- Low birth weight
- Poor appetite
- Swelling (total body)
Signs and tests
An ultrasound done on the pregnant mother before birth may show a larger-than-normal placenta. The placenta is the organ that develops during pregnancy to feed the developing baby.
Pregnant mothers may have a screening test done during pregnancy to check for this condition. The test looks for higher-than-normal levels of alpha-fetoprotein in sample of amniotic fluid. Genetic tests should be used to confirm the diagnosis if the screening test is positive.
After birth, the infant will show signs of severe fluid retention and generalized swelling. The health care provider will hear abnormal sounds when listening to the baby's heart and lungs with a stethoscope. Blood pressure may be high. There may be signs of malnutrition.
A urinalysis reveals large amounts of protein and the presence of fat in the urine. Total protein in the blood may be low.
Early and aggressive treatment is needed to control the disorder.
Treatment may involve:
- Antibiotics to control infections
- Blood pressure medicines called ACE inhibitors
- Diuretics ("water pills") to eliminate excess fluid
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as indomethacin to slow protein build up in the urine
Fluids may be restricted to help control swelling.
Removal of the kidneys, dialysis, and kidney transplant may be recommended.
Expectations (prognosis)
The disorder commonly results in infection, malnutrition, and kidney failure. It can often lead to death by 5 years of age, and many children die within the first year. Congenital nephrotic syndrome may be successfully controlled in some cases with early and aggressive treatment, including early kidney transplantation.
- Acute kidney failure
- Blood clots
- Chronic kidney failure
- End-stage kidney disease
- Frequent, severe infections
- Malnutrition and related diseases
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of congenital nephrotic syndrome.
Nephrotic Syndrome. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap. 527.
Reviewed By: Parul Patel, MD, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology and Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center, Department of Transplantation, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.


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Permits for our Earthship
Posted on 08. Apr, 2011 by Chris in Construction, Earthship, mailbag
On a fairly regular basis we are asked something along the lines of …
My husband and I are in love with Earthships…both of us for different reasons. His being the money and mine being the environment. That being said we were wondering how hard and how long you waited for permits to build and how hard was it to find electricians and plumbers…etc to work and approve the project?
Permits are definitely a concern if you are going to build under the jurisdiction of a building authority. When I actually took the time to list all of the permits (see below) it struck me as fairly daunting. All I can really say is that we have dealt with each required permit as it occurs; some permits took additional time, they all cost something upfront and building to the permit specifications will obviously increase some costs. All of these permits are simply the reality of building in British Columbia today. To this point we have encountered nothing that has made it impossible to proceed with our project, nor do we expect to. Your best first step in building is to go in and speak with the inspectors from your local building authority.
The permits and issues that were a reality for us include:
- septic field site inspection
- Building Permit
- Plumbing Permit
- Stove (solid wood burning appliance) Permit
- Electrical Permit
Septic Field Site Inspection
If you are building a new home or upgrading an existing home in British Columbia you are required to plan for and install a septic system. All work on your septic system must be completed by a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner. We were fortunate to have an existing septic system on our site that was suitable under the existing regulations for our proposed home. No allowances were made for reducing the system size due to the reduced waste flow expected from an earthship. I am not sure how hard it would be to get approval for a system outside of the regulatory framework. Although we do not expect our system to be used at all close to capacity, we felt it was easier to comply with existing regulations.
Homeowner Protection Office
As of 2007 all home builders in BC must guarantee their buildings from various defects, and pay into a provincial insurance program against the possibility of their buildings not meeting this guarantee. From the HPO website:
As of November 19, 2007, individuals wanting to be an owner builder of a new home are required to obtain an Owner Builder Authorization from the HPO and to pay a fee, prior to commencing construction of that new home. These requirements are in effect for all areas of British Columbia, regardless of whether building permits are required or not and are in keeping with amendments to the Homeowner Protection Act and Regulation. Read our information bulletin for Owner Builders.
Building Permit
We obtained a building permit from our local building authority. In our case our plans were also signed and sealed by an engineer.
Plumbing Permit
In addition to the building permit we must also obtain a plumbing permit detailing the interior plumbing of our building. This permit is separate from the building permit, and we have not submitted for it yet. I expect this permit will be pulled sometime this year.
Stove Permit
We built a site-constructed solid fuel heater (a wood stove) and had to get a permit for it. Any stove installation requires a permit.
Electrical Permit
Any house constructed in BC requires a separate electrical permit, and yes we have one of these too.
Sandra has itemized all of our costs on an on-going basis, and I am certain these costs are itemized in her running tally of our expenses. I do not remember what all of our costs were, and I hesitate to estimate …
5 Comments to "Permits for our Earthship"
Apr 15th, 2011
For an itemization of permit costs…http://www.darfieldearthship.com/2010/12/updated-expenses-as-of-december-30-2010.html
Anne Yanciw
Apr 20th, 2012
Hi Sandra,
I have recently found your website and are interested in your lifestyle and choices. I have a keen interest in lessening my impact on the earth as well. I recently moved from Calgary to Valemount, and am hoping to build a straw bale house this summer. I have not yet purchased property for this as I would like a community of like minded people. Dunster, on the road to McBride, is an agricultural community that seems to have a strong sense of community. It was described to me by one resident as "we are mostly old hippies" which tells me it may have less capitalist focus. It is, however, a bit farther north than I was hoping to be. Clearwater or Little Fort was more my ideal as far as climate. Can you tell me whether you find your community to agree with your philosophy in general? Thank you very much for any help you can provide.
Apr 23rd, 2012
I think our geographic community is very interested in what we are doing in building an earthship. Despite what people may think I don't think we are very different from other people here. I'm guessing we are just more prepared to leap into things. I find lots of people with a similiar concern for food safety…there is actually a food network on this issue in the Clearwater/Barriere areas. And lots of folks are experimenting with things like alternative energy. I just wouldn't categorize them as being a "sustainable" community per se. Interestingly, we find the older generation (born before 1940) have been living the "sustainable" lifestyle all along!
I grew up in this area and moved away for 13 years before returning to raise a family, so I've always felt a part of the community. I went to school with many of the teachers, school bus drivers and in the 14 years since I returned I've come to know many people a lot better than I did when I left at 18. My parents ran one of the largest businesses here in the 80's so my family has very good roots here and to me it has always been "home". I've always felt I shared many ideals with many people here.
I think what you may be asking, though, is if there is strong, practical support for the kind of philosophy and lifestyle we have chosen. No, there have been no discussions or movements to form a "community" like that, that I know of. It would be interesting if there was, but I also find it interesting to be just one more different person among many. Some areas, like you mentioned, have become known for their sense of community in one philosophy or undertaking. The city of Nelson, BC is like this. In fact in 1998 we went to a straw bale workshop there because it was where the "action" was.
I think if you are considering Clearwater or Little Fort you will find the folks very accommodating of you and friendly (we have good friends in both communitites), but I'm guessing you may not find it like Dunster, or even, Nelson.
There is talk all the time of starting earthship communities in BC, much like the one in Taos New Mexico. Having stayed in an earthship in Taos for a night, I can tell you it is certainly an awesome thing to see 60+ earthships in a subdivision-like setting. I think there are plans that are further along in Ontario, to be honest, for earthship communities.
Mar 26th, 2014
Do you think there would be significant differences with regards to permits in Toronto?
Apr 21st, 2014
Not sure what the Toronto bylaws would permit, but I'm assuming aesthetics would play a role. Toronto's code is part of the Ontario building code, which in turn is adapted from The National Building Code…however a region or municipality has great leeway in adapting even the provincial adaptation to its own needs/requirements/desires. I have yet to hear of an earthship being approved in a major Canadian city…but if you know of any we would love to hear about it!


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The purpose of this unique course is to introduce the public to the field of Crime Scene Investigation.
Information for current applicants:
The application Process for the Introduction to CSI class is now closed. Please check back for information about future classes.
The staff of the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center would like to thank the citizens of Albuquerque for their interest in this program.
Individuals selected will be contacted either by telephone or email during the week of June 29, 2013. Those not selected will be contacted by email the same week.
Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation:
Mayor Richard J. Berry and the City of Albuquerque are pleased to announce the creation of an exciting course offered to the community entitled "Introduction to APD CSI."
The purpose of this unique course is to introduce the public to the field of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). The course is intended to stimulate the minds of individuals interested in this field as a career, as well as introduce the general public to the exceptional capabilities of the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center.
This course will provide the attendee with a comprehensive overview and hands on application to many of the forensic disciplines used in crime scene investigations.
Sworn law enforcement criminalists as well as forensic scientists from the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center will facilitate the course.
This is the only known course offered in the country that is specific to CSI and designed for the general public. Unlike a Citizens Police Academy this course is devoted to CSI alone. The course will consist of lecture as well as practical application exercises.
The course is 10 weeks long and meets once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The course is taught at the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center located at 5350 Second Street NW. The next class starts on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
The on-line application will be available from May 1, 2013, through May 31, 2013.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for 25 community members interested in the field of CSI. This course would be an excellent prelude for individuals considering a career in the APD or forensic science.
Applicant Criteria:
- Submit to background check
- Minimum age 18
- Good physical health
- Willing to participate in all discussions and exercises
- Subject to mature graphics and language
- Attendee must provide their own camera (35mm or digital)
Application Process:
Please submit comments or questions to John Krebsbach, Crime Lab Director, at [email protected].


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They're a constant during the holiday season, the volunteer bell-ringers at the red kettles, but this year they are harder to find, and that is creating problems for the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army of Bismarck/Mandan is more than $14,000 behind in its red kettle campaign this year, and the cold weather and lack of volunteers seem to be the problem.
It's hard to ignore that sound as you walk through the door of a mall or supermarket, and that's the point. Volunteer bell ringers are there not only to grab the attention of customers, but also to provide something critical to the holiday season, human connection."People don't give to causes, people give to people who have causes. And anytime someone comes to represent the Army, they may just be smiling and ringing the bell, but they represent the causes that we stand for," says Tim Sell, Salvation Army. The Salvation Army launched its red kettle campaign three weeks ago and has raised a little more than $26,000 of its $110,000 goal. And with the frigid temperatures affecting the number people willing to volunteer and the number of people out shopping, the organization is hurting. "The estimate is about 50 percent remain vacant during any given day," says Sell.
That means at least seven of the fifteen kettles in the Bismarck/Mandan area are unmanned, and therefore, less effective.
"I feel if there's somebody willing to stand there to put in their time at the end of the day, they should have something in their little pot to show for it," says donor Blaine Engelstead. The volunteers at the kettles say it's not a hard task for the cause they are supporting, and they encourage others to donate some time.
"We spent a couple of hours here ringing our bells and handing out candy canes and it's worked very nicely," says volunteer Alma Heid.
Captain Sell says volunteering is not the only way to help the Salvation Army before Christmas, and they are also $2,000 behind in internet donations.
If you're interested in volunteering or donating directly, you can visit their website at www.salvationarmynorth/bismarck.
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The chakras are believed to be a number of wheel-like vortices which, according to traditional Indian medicine, exist in the surface of the subtle body of living beings. The chakras are said to be "force centers" or whorls of energy permeating, from a point on the physical body, the layers of the subtle bodies in an ever-increasing fan-shaped formation. Rotating vortices of subtle matter, they are considered focal points for the reception and transmission of energies. Different belief systems posit a varying number of chakras; the best-known system in the West has seven chakras.
It is typical for chakras to be depicted as either flower-like or wheel-like. In the former case, "petals" are shown around the perimeter of a circle. In the latter, spokes divide the circle into segments making the chakra resemble a wheel (or "chakra"). Each chakra possesses a specific number of segments or petals.
The following seven primary chakras are commonly described:
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- Ajna Brow or Third Eye Chakra (pineal gland or third eye)
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|This is one of my first animated short films, THE BINCH ia based on the wonderful poem by Robert Suggs, which was a play on the classic Doctor uess tale, 'The Grinch'.
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— Peter Morici is a professor at the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, and former Chief Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission. The views expressed are his own. —
President Obama announced he wants to prohibit banks from forming hedge funds, private equity funds and trading securities on their own accounts, and he wants to limit the size of banks and financial institutions generally.
Hedge funds, private equity funds and proprietary securities trading did not cause the banks to get into trouble, and the size of banks did not cause the credit crisis.
Banks, small and large, failed or required bailouts because of poorly considered loans, and the kinds of engineered products that were created from those loans by non-bank entities.
Collateralized debt obligations and swaps created and marketed by non-bank financial institutions, such as Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs, compounded the errors of foolish bankers. Later, Goldman Sachs and other financial institutions became banks to access inexpensive credit from the Federal Reserve, but those decisions could be reversed if bank holding companies are not permitted to trade on their own accounts.


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WASHINGTON, (UPI) — The number of people with academic degrees, particularly doctorates and master's, grew substantially in the past decade, the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday.
The department said a statistical survey — Educational Attainment in the United States: 2012 — found the population with a doctorate grew by about 1 million, or 45 percent, from 2002 to 2012, while the group with master's degrees grew by 5 million, or 43 percent.
The population with an associate degree rose by 5 million, or 31 percent, and those whose highest degree was a bachelor's increased 25 percent to 41 million.
The report found 21 million women held bachelor's degrees as their highest level of education as of 2012, compared to 19 million men. Women also outnumbered men in earning master's degrees, 9 million to 7.4 million.
Men held more doctorates — leading women 2 million over 1.2 million — and held 1.8 million professional degrees, compared to 1.2 million for women.
The number of those without a high school or GED diploma fell by 13 percent to 25 million.
Among people 25 and older who reported earnings in 2011, the average income for people with bachelor's degrees but no higher degrees was $59,415. People with high school diplomas but no college reported average earnings of $32,493.
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"Waiting for the other shoe to drop": waiting for health care and duration of sick leave
AbstractThis paper uses a labor supply model that incorporates waiting for health care to derive an empirical specification for sick leave and to estimate the impact of waiting for health care on the duration of sick leave. In the estimations, we use the 2002 sample of the RFV-LS register database, supplemented with information from questionnaires. The results indicate that almost all waiting for health care variables have a statistically significant positive impact on the duration of sick leave, and did not induce substantial changes on the impact of traditional variables of the labor supply model.
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Length: 28 pages
Date of creation: 01 Sep 2010
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- Andrén, Daniela & Granlund, David, 2010. ""Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop": Waiting for Health Care and Duration of Sick Leave," Working Papers 2010:8, Örebro University, School of Business.
- Andrén, Daniela & Granlund, David, 2010. ""Waiting for the other shoe to drop": waiting for health care and duration of sick leave," UmeÃ¥ Economic Studies 814, Umeå University, Department of Economics.
- I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Production
- J21 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Labor Force and Employment, Size, and Structure
- J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
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