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The Samsung Galaxy S2 builds on its older brothers success and with one swift glance at the spec sheet, we knew to expect big things from the Korean firms latest offering.
The reaction in the Dialaphone office when the Samsung Galaxy S2 landed on our desks wasn't fantastic. It's a lot bigger than the original Galaxy S, which didn't go down well with some child-handed members of the team. The S2 is still a sexy number though and is far from chunky coming in at a mere 8.5mm, it's light too, tipping the scales at 116 grams.
The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a far more luxurious feel to it than its predecessor, gone is the rounded silhouette of the Galaxy S, instead it's been swapped with sharp edges and rectangular bodywork. The central home button has made it's return and is handily sandwiched between two touch-sensitive keys.
Despite looking good from the front, we found the back panel a bit cheap. The flimsy textured battery cover was difficult to lift off and when you finally succeeded, we were more concerned about snapping the thing in half than concentrating on the task in hand, which was to check out the SIM and microSD slots. It's not something we'd like to do often so we'd recommend you stick enough memory in it the first time round. Although we understand why Samsung went with the super-thin packaging, we'd have preferred something a little more robust.
However, flipping it over and the Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen instantly won us back over. Colours are extremely vivid and the picture quality takes crystal clear to a whole new level – if you're into your vision, you'll find yourself in heaven here. The screen comes with Gorilla Glass protection so scratches and cracks won't be a problem, and sunlight legibility has improved tenfold when compared to previous Galaxy editions.
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The Samsung Galaxy S2 runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is joined by Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. Navigation is simple and you're presented with the customary homescreens, which you can fill up with all manner of widgets and shortcuts. Samsung hubs feature in both the menu and as widgets, and while we like the concept of the Games, Music and Readers hubs, where you download all sorts of entertainment content directly to your handset, the Social Hub can be a bit over the top by throwing all your social networking bits, call reminders and messages into one place. Again, Samsung Apps shows up which has the odd reasonable app here and there, but the majority of your app needs will be covered by the Android Market.
One thing that got our goat with the original Galaxy S was that it took a little while to boot up. That's no longer a problem on the Galaxy S2, mainly thanks to the 1.2GHz dual-core processor that it's got going on underneath the hood. Even the simplest of tasks like flicking through the homescreens and loading up apps are done in lightning quick time but the dual-core processor really gets to show us what it's made of when it comes to browsing.
Internet: That 4.3 inch display is great for a lot of things and surfing the web is one of them. The Galaxy S2 is fired up for a fantastic internet experience with Adobe Flash 10.1 support and the dual-core processor deals with all matter of Flash ads, pictures and text with ease. Pages render really quickly and they look amazing too thanks to the high-quality screen the S2 has been blessed with. One quirky feature Samsung has incorporated within the browser is a new gyroscope zoom function. By placing both thumbs over the display, you can zoom in and out of web pages by tilting the handset and the reaction is instant. It's not a hugely necessary feature but we still couldn't stop playing with it!
Of course, the Samsung Galaxy S2 has both 3G and Wi-Fi capabilities and can also be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Camera: The Galaxy S2 has a 2 megapixel front-facing camera and a rear 8 megapixel snapper. While the front-facing peeper can obviously be used for video calling (and you don't need to install a third-party app to use this feature either), the rear camera offers loads of different shoot options to really enhance your shots including blink-detection, anti-shake and geotagging. It also has an LED flash, autofocus and can shoot video in both 720p and 1080p. On the subject of videos, the Galaxy S2 is also capable of playing back media in 1080p too.
Other tech specs:
- Music player: Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 and FLAC files
- Video player: Supports MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263 and H.264 files
- Optional NFC support
- 16GB/32GB internal storage
- MicroSD card slot that can support cards up to 32GB
- Bluetooth
- MicroUSB
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Any downsides?
The few negatives that we found with the Galaxy S2 are only minor points in the grand scheme of things. Yes, we weren't too keen on the design and we're not blown away by TouchWiz but overall, Samsung has done a fantastic job at ironing out the flaws that we experienced with the Galaxy S.
Samsung really has hit the nail on the head with this one and managed to produce a flagship handset that is very hard to pick fault with. As dual-core smartphones go so far, the Samsung Galaxy S2 gets our vote.


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Context and Blind Spots
Perhaps one of the most deeply frustrating things for me as an analyst of security and strategy is the tendency of observers to ignore contextual factors when denouncing recurring military or strategic trends that they presume to be modern and endogenous to the organizations and actors they critique. My friend Dan Trombly is very skilled at conjuring up history to look at the deep roots of these trends and deflating technologically-based explanations. But I think his work has evolved in a more useful direction lately: from making a claim to precedent to explaining why these trends recur over time.
I ran into this problem when trying to write an Ab M post about the "militarization" of the CIA. Certainly I looked at historical precedent, policymaker demand, and the means by which the CIA and the military have always had a fairly porous relationship. But then something really obvious smacked me over the head: we've been engaged in 11 years of nonstop war, including two large stability operations with substantial regional elements. Every arm of the USG and military was enjoined to support the wars—why should we be surprised that the CIA also adapted itself to short-term projects heavily oriented towards military support? People cheered when Robert Gates backhanded the services for not "fighting the wars we're in," but boo the CIA for doing the same? There is an element of having one's cake and eating it too in such critiques, if only because they ignore the context of war inducing greater militarization in response to policymaker demand.
In the cyber realm, I've felt a similar sense of aggravation when remembering my reaction to the crestfallen reaction to the Sanger leaks on Stuxnet. There was an attitude, reflected in op-eds written at the time, that Stuxnet meant a loss of innocence in cyberspace akin to nuclear warfare's perversion of atomic science. Never mind the extensive interest by foreign armies and intelligence services in computer network operations. Never mind that those same foreign militaries built up said cyberattack capabilities over a period of 20 years because they perceived American cyberpower and its ability to enable net-centric conventional military operations as a existential threat. Americans have normalized this structural power to the point where it is invisible, but others have not. Does this mean the US should give up on its structural cyberpower? Not at all. But let's put the blame for the emerging "cyber arms race" where it belongs: on adversary adaptations to counteract American military power and cyberspace's role in enabling it.
Thankfully, I'm not alone in thinking context is important. I've been enjoying reading this book as I chase shiny object after shiny object in formulating my dissertation topic, and it is useful for policy audiences as well. Haven't quite gotten to the end, but goes a long way to explain how contextual understandings can enrich any sort of inquiry.

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It was a shock for all of those involved. Even the day after four year-old Raytwon Briggs died after accidentally being shot in the head, neighbor Willie Duck was questioning how he was going to break the news to his young nephew.
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While Duck is more closely related to the tragedy, he's not the only one that's having to explain tragic news to a young child. Just this week, we've reported on the accidental deaths of three children and the hospitalization of a fourth child. Whether your child overheard the broadcast or an adult talking about the news, clinical counselor Dr. Deirdre Petrich says its important to listen to your child's thoughts and concerns.
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"You can raise it in a preventative way and talk about some children do drown in pools, these are things we do in our pool to make certain that you are safe. So, little Johnny or Suzy feels as though their needs are being met and they don't feel so vulnerable," said Dr. Petrich.
Dr. Petrich says that vulnerability can stem from children watching the news or TV shows that aren't age appropriate, which is why she recommends leaving those programs to adults.


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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - A recent drop in Wisconsin's cheese production may be a blip on the screen.
The USDA said the nation's top cheesemaker rebounded in January, producing 2.5 percent more cheese than the same month the previous year. That followed a 1.5 percent decrease in December.
Cheese factories in the Badger State churned out 242 million pounds of products in January.
Wisconsin made 3.5 percent more Italian cheeses. Cheddar and American cheese output was down.
Second-place California still caught up a little, increasing its output by 4.6 percent to 204 million pounds.
Number-three producer Idaho and Number-four New Mexico also had increases.
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Master of Education in Instructional Technology
Note to Students Residing in Kentucky
Students residing in Kentucky may not enroll in UMUC's MAT program or MED in Instructional Technology program until University of Maryland University College receives approval by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. UMUC does not have information on this date yet.
The Master of Education (MEd) in Instructional Technology is an advanced degree program that focuses on integrating technology in the preK-12 schools to strengthen and transform teaching and learning. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate technology effectively into preK-12 curricula, instruction, and assessment; to develop expertise in current and emerging instructional technologies; to gain deep understanding of the role of technology in the contemporary school; and to lead change efforts at the classroom, school, and district levels.
The program combines three areas of study related to the preK-12 schools:
- Curriculum and Instruction
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The MEd program is designed for preK-12 teacher, technology integration specialists, staff developers and administrators seeking to develop expertise in instructional technology for teaching and learning. World language educators (K-12 and higher education) may also wish to see http://www.umuc.edu/actfl.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Integrate current and emerging technologies into curriculum, instruction, and assessment, to strengthen and transform teaching and student learning.
- Use a range of technologies to communicate and collaborate with students, colleagues, parents, and other audiences.
- Apply technology to meet the needs of a diverse school population.
- Create multimedia and Web-based products that support instruction.
- Develop standards-based, technology-supported lessons that promote global perspectives.
- Provide professional development for teachers and other educators, including about integrating technology to promote student learning.
- Lead and work with others to develop a vision for technology integration in schools, including designing technology plans and budgets; assuring access, and acquiring resources.
- Apply classroom and school-based data, research, and reflection to make sound instructional decisions. advocate for change, and build program support.
Note: Applicants do not need to possess a state teaching license to enter the MEd program in order to benefit from the program. However, the MEd is not an initial teacher certification or licensure program. See UMUC's Master of Arts in Teaching program for information related to certification.
The Master of Education degree program requires 33 credits of coursework (11 courses). This coursework includes 30 credits (ten courses) of required core courses and a 3-credit integrative capstone project.
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- The first nine courses must be taken in the order listed; sequential courses may be taken concurrently.
- Students must have completed 27 credits of coursework, including the first nine MEd courses, before taking EDTC 670. (Note: EDTC 670 is offered only in the fall and spring.)
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- As a student in the Graduate School's Department of Education MAT program, MEd program, or certificate program in Instructional Technology Integration, you will be required to purchase a one-time $100 subscription to TK20 HigherEd before your first class begins. This is a comprehensive assessment and management system, which will support all students and programs within the department. Learn more
- It is recommended that students take EDTC 670 as the last course.
- Students who wish to improve their graduate writing skills may take COMM 600 Academic Writing for Graduate Students.
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- EDTC 600 Foundations of Technology in Teaching and Learning (3)
- EDTC 605 Teaching Information and Media Literacies in the Digital World (3)
- EDTC 610 Web-Based Teaching and Learning: Design and Pedagogy (3)
- EDTC 615 Using Technology for Instructional Improvement: Research, Data and Best Practices (3)
- EDTC 620 Technology in K-12 Education: Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Multimedia Technologies (3)
- EDTC 625 Hardware and Software in Instructional Development (3)
- EDTC 630 Administration of Technology Initiatives: Planning, Budgeting, and Evaluation (3)
- EDTC 640 Leading Technology Change in Schools (3)
- EDTC 645 Integration of Technology: Global Perspectives (3)
- EDTC 650 Teaching and Learning in K-12 Virtual Schools (3)
- EDTC 670 Integrative Capstone Project (3)
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UMUC's graduate Education department has been accepted as a candidate for Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation/National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (CAEP/NCATE) accreditation. This means that the department has met the preconditions for accreditation but is not yet accredited. This candidacy covers the Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial teacher certification and the Master of Education in Instructional Technology.
Both the MAT and the MEd in Instructional Technology are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The MAT is also approved by the Maryland State Department of Education as a professional education program leading to state teacher certification. UMUC is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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"Hi Jim, I'm writing to you from the shade of a palm tree here in Florida. The weather has been perfect...in the 80's and sunny. I just finished my vacation reading, The Leader's Digest. Very enjoyable...and inspiring. I really appreciate the way you've structured the book, with a wonderful mix of quotes, fables and stories, research, personal examples, illustrations and graphics. This is very effective and makes for an easy and enjoyable read (with or without the Pina Colada).
Like a lot of people, I have a stack of those 'I'll get around to reading sometime' books. I could have picked any one of them to pack in my carry-on bag, but I'm glad I picked your book. Now I'm looking forward to cracking open Growing the Distance when I get home!"
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"Easy to digest...presenting it in easily accessible snippets is a smart way to reach leaders who are usually busy, well, leading rather than reading."
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"An incredibly readable and useful collection of wit and wisdom on today's most critical success factor — leadership."
David Chilton, author The Wealthy Barber
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John H. Zenger, Vice Chairman
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"The latest from the leadership guru...a wonderful, simple, easy format and style that delivers the guts of exceptional leadership in digestible bits and bites."
Peter Jensen
Sports Psychologist, Author and Founder of Performance Coaching
"In a clear voice that rings true, Jim Clemmer brings you an insightful, yet common sense, approach to everyday leadership dilemmas. This book will guide you into the learning that will turn leadership challenges into opportunities for growth. As you continue to refer to it, this book will become a 'trusted advisor' that will continue to deepen the integrity of your leadership practice."
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ServiceMaster Canada
"I have read all of Jim's books over the years. I especially enjoyed The Leader's Digest. I picked up several inspirational and practical ideas that will help me begin a new venture at our University. I agree with Jim's comment that "it is one thing to know, and another to do." When I owned and operated my business I saw to it that all our employees had the opportunity to read Growing the Distance. It was a morale boost for all of us. The Leader's Digest is a very effective next step to expanding those timeless leadership principles. I plan to share it with all my colleagues who are trying to grow businesses in today's complex environment."
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Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship School of Business & Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University
"Jim Clemmer is a wise and special man. His insights into leadership are powerfully illustrated in his newest work The Leader's Digest. Learn from him . . . I do!"
Dr. Peter Legge, CSP, CPAE, LL.D. (Hon)
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Nancy Semkin, Director Leadership Development
Royal Bank Financial Group
"I wanted to give you some quick feedback on The Leaders Digest. The feedback is that I thoroughly enjoyed it! I couldn't put it down once I started and found it to be an easy read. The way you have written the book and formatted the chapters (quotations, anecdotes, stories, references to family, humor) is revolutionary. The linkages to your previous books allowed me to easily understand and digest (no pun intended) the material and concepts.
And by the way, "Let's be Frank" is a classic! I'm going to facilitate a session with my management team based on those pages.
I find the Frank stories to be a reflection of the truisms in the workplace and Frank to be the spirit in all of us. He runs into the same issues and challenges that we have all faced at one time or another, but perseveres through what seems like an insurmountable series of set backs to ultimately get him and the business to where it needs to be. There are many timeless themes embedded in there that I really enjoyed.
I am an advocate of the ageless principles that your books convey and have worked hard at molding my behaviors so I demonstrate these skills as regularly as possible. I don't let people of rank or in power sway me from my values. Neither did Frank.
I'm a Clemmer disciple that can't get enough of this stuff!"
Alan Zimmermann, Director
Business Customer Support, AT & T Canada
"I am thoroughly learning, applying, and enjoying every chapter in the The Leader's Digest. This book sums up beautifully and professionally all those 30-something books I have on leadership, team building, and so forth. Thank you for giving management a breath of refreshing and soothing air! Well written, well said, and well done!"
Tanya Paoletti, Information Services
McGill University Health Centre
"I'm currently reading The Leader's Digest. The book is fantastic! It will be a book that I return to again and again. Jim has described some people I know right down to the last detail!!! The 'talk the talk' kind who will never be able to 'walk the walk' - awesome book! I have recommended it to my colleagues as it is a great follow-up to a team building exercise we had a few weeks ago."
Barbara Foubister, The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
"The Leaders Digest is a thought provoking, inspirational book which is having the dual effect of both confirming and developing my leadership skills. I love the layout, quotes and creative magazine style approach."
Steve Lambert, Manager
Durham Probation Service Public Protection Unit, Durham City, County Durham, UK
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If you are interested in obtaining Financial Aid while pursuing your degree from Misericordia University, the following information will be of great importance to you.
To apply for all types of financial aid, students must complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application is available in online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. To receive financial aid, including student loans, the following general requirements must be met.
After completing the FAFSA, your information will be electronically transmitted to our Financial Aid Office. This will happen approximately 3 to 4 weeks after you mailed the information. At that time, you will receive an outcome document called the Student Aid Report (SAR). You will be instructed to read through the information and make any necessary corrections. If no corrections are required, you do not need to return the SAR.
The SAR will also serve to inform you of Federal Pell grant eligibility and notify you if you are selected for Federal Verification. If selected for verification, you will need to provide our financial aid office with photocopies of federal tax returns, W-2 forms and a verification worksheet. The Financial Aid Director will request this information prior to processing your student loans or crediting grants to your account. Federal regulations prohibit the crediting of financial aid to your account until this process has been completed.
If you are transferring into Misericordia University and have already filed a FAFSA for the current year, you may call 1-800-4-FEDAID and add the college to your record. Our Title IV School Code is 003247. We can access your financial aid application in about 3 to 5 days.
By completing the FAFSA, you have also applied to your state of residence for grant assistance. Please note the State Grant Deadlines on the FAFSA. Applications submitted after the deadlines may not be considered. Pennsylvania's State Grant Program is administered by PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency). The deadline for consideration of Pennsylvania State Grant Assistance is May 1 preceding the academic year in question, i.e. May 1, 2005 for the 2005-06 academic year. After completing the FAFSA, you will receive a document from AES/PHEAA called a status notice. You will be instructed to complete certain items and return it to the address listed.
If you are interested in Stafford Student Loans, you need to sign a Master Promissory Note
In addition, you will need to complete a loan request form. Please contact Financial Aid at 570-674-6280 and request that a loan request form be mailed, faxed or emailed to you. The loan request form is used to communicate to our office the amount of funds you choose to borrow.
Once you have submitted all necessary information, your loan can be processed . You will be notified by mail when the college has certified your loan. The disclosure statement will alos contain the amount of loan money that has been approved and the disbursment dates. Student loan money can be used to cover tuition, fees, housing costs, books and supplies, in general any legitimate educational expense. If the amount of loan money received by the college is more than your tuition and fees the credit balance will be refunded to you. You may use student loan money to purchase a computer. However, Federal Regulations prohibit the use of student loan money to purchase a car or luxury items.
Please be advised that the FAFSA is renewable annually. You will need to file after January 1 of each year. Since the information reported on the FAFSA is always based on prior year income, you should notify the Financial Aid Office in writing of any special conditions such as recent separation/divorce, income reduction, medical/dental expenses not covered by insurance. Upon review, you will be notified in writing of any adjustments to your financial aid.
Please be aware that your financial aid may need to be adjusted after your initial award based on certain changes. Changes in your course registration (ie:dropping./adding classes) withdrawing from class, housing status and changes resulting from federal verification most commonly result in grant increases/reductions and shifts from subsidized to unsubsidized Stafford loans. It is recommended you contact the financial aid office directly before you alter your course registration.
Students who are financially eligible and have not completed a bachelors degree must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credits in order to receive Federal Pell Grant Assistance. The award amount is variable depending on the student's financial need and number of credits in a given semester. Pell grants are normally available during the fall and spring semesters. Some students may qualify for summer pell grants.
(Graduate students and 2nd Bachelor degree students are not eligible for Pell Grants.)
Generally, students who are financially eligible and have not completed a bachelor's degree must be enrolled for a minimum of six credits to be eligible. The state grant program limits full-time students to 8 semesters of eligibility and part-time students to 16 semesters of eligibility.
For students enrolled in Misericordia University's Expressway program, continuous enrollment in each of the three 5 week sessions( 9 credits total or each of the two 7 week sessions (6 credits total) per semester is required. The school is required to report lower tuition costs to the State Grant division. Therefore, students in the Expressway program may have their original state grant award adjusted downward after these costs have been reported. State grant award amounts are determined by AES/PHEAA and are subject to adjustments based on changes in course registration.
Students must enroll for a minimum of 6 credits to qualify for Stafford loan assistance. Students must be matriculated at Misericordia University. Stafford loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Students who have completed one bachelor's degree and are enrolled for a second bachelor's degree may also apply for Stafford loan assistance.
Subsidized Stafford loan amounts are based on grade level, dependency status and financial need. Qualifying students will not have to pay interest on subsidized loans while enrolled.
Unsubsidized Stafford loan amounts are available to otherwise eligible students who do not qualify for interest subsidy. Students have the option to pay the interest while enrolled or to have it capitalized.
The student will enter re-payment 6 months after separating from school (ie: graduating or withdrawing) or enrolling for less than 6 credits. Upon entering repayment the student pays both interest and principal.
Students who are currently repaying prior student loans may apply to their lender for an in-school deferment. Please contact your lender for necessary paperwork. In-school deferment forms should be submitted to the college Registrar for verification of enrollment.
The U.S. Department of Education under the Higher Education Act has determined the maximum allowable loan amounts for borrowers as follows:
Dependent Undergraduate Students:
Independent Undergraduate Students / Dependent Undergraduate Students whose Parents have been denied PLUS Loans:
The aggregate loan limit for undergraduate students is $46,000.00 with no more than $23,000.00 eligible for interest subsidy.
Graduate Students:
All new student loan borrowers are required to complete Entrance Counseling before loans can be applied to your account. Entrance counseling can be completed on-line at www.pheaa.org. The information will be directly transmitted to the college via e-mail. If you prefer a paper copy, the Entrance Counseling material can be mailed to you by contacting the Financial Aid Office at (570) 674-6280.
Misericoridia University Alumni Discount:
Misericordia University Alumni receive the following discounts (To assure proper and timely crediting of your account, please inform the Adult Education Office of your alumni status at the time of course registration):
Outside Scholarships
You may be interested in researching outside scholarship opportunities through the Internet. A good source may be accessed through www.finaid.org. This site contains general information on higher education and various scholarship searches.
If you already have student loans and they have not been repaid, you must use the same lender, even if you have been out of school for awhile.
Preferred lenders are banks and lending institutions that have a history of providing excellent service to our students. The preferred lenders listed here are participants in the Keystone Best loan program. They offer a 1% origination fee (other lenders offer at least 2%) and interest rate reduction benefits during repayment.
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The Student Accounts Office maintains your tuition account and generates all credit balance refunds.
That office will issue you a monthly statement detailing all account activity. Most student loans are electronically transferred to the College. The lenders generally deduct 1 to 3% from the loan amount requested. Loan money is applied directly to the student's account. The end of month statement will show the application of the loan money when it arrives.
Certain regulations govern the disbursement of student loans. Different disbursement schedules must be utilized in non-standard length courses and summer session courses. Misericordia University Expressway student loans are not disbursed and applied to the account until approximately the 14th week of the semester. Students enrolled in Term A/Term B accelerated formats, will also experience delayed loan disbursements. Those loans are not disbursed until at least the mid-point of the Term B course.
Federal Pell grants and State Grants will be applied directly to your account. Again, they will be visible on the end of month statement issued by the Student Accounts Office. As with student loans, those enrolled in Expressway and other non-traditional class formats will not see the grant(s) credited to the tuition account until much later in the semester.
Please note that delays in account reconciliation due to Financial Aid regulations are not subject to the college's one (1) percent finance charge on unpaid balances. Any interest charged to the account will be removed when the financial aid is credited.
If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact us at (570) 674-6280 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com. We will be happy to assist you.


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Stanford Lacrosse Camp Stanford, California
Located 30 minutes south of San Francisco, the Stanford Lacrosse Camp offers players from around the country a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the life of a Stanford student-athlete. Great athletic facilities, excellent coaches, and the beautiful Stanford campus make this camp location a favorite for hundreds of girls each year.
Stanford Open Camp Session I July 5-8
This is a competitive program designed for experienced players (Ages 12-18) looking to sharpen their skills to showcase to college coaches. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other. Commuter Hours: Sat 7/5 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 7/6 and Mon 7/7 8:45am-8:30pm, Tue 7/8 8:45am-11:30am. Overnight camp is all inclusive.
Stanford Open Camp Session II July 28-31
This is a competitive program designed for experienced players (Ages 12-18) looking to sharpen their skills to showcase to college coaches. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play, and team concepts. Campers will also be able to incorporate these skills into the daily game play. Commuter Hours: Mon 7/28 5:00pm-8:30pm, Tues 7/29 and Wed 7/30 8:45am-8:30pm, Thurs 7/31 8:45am-11:30am. Overnight camp is all inclusive.
Stanford Day Only Camp July 28-31
A special "day only" camp option is available during the Open Camp to ages 6-12. All facets of the game will be covered ranging from stick skills, position play and team concepts. Day Only Hours: Mon 7/28 9:00am-3:00pm, Tues 7/29 and Wed 7/30 9:00am-3:00pm, Thurs 7/31 9:00am-11:30am.
Stanford Elite Camp August 1-4
Designed for high school elite players (ages 14-18) looking to showcase their skills to college coaches. Your high school graduation year must be 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018s. This program focuses on advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other. Commuter Hours: Fri 8/1 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sat 8/2 and Sun 8/3 9:00am-8:30pm, Mon 8/4 9:00am-11:30am. Overnight camp is all inclusive.
During all sessions, goalies are given training involving development of their individual technique as well as instruction in game like situations. In addition to focusing on individual instruction, each goalie will participate in shooting drills as well as drills designed to include the goalies as an integral part of a team defense.
Highlights Include
- Superior instruction from College Coaches and Players
- 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Team discounts available
- Special goalie instruction and discounts available
- Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
1). The Stanford Lacrosse camps are open to any and all entrants. 2). Any athlete who has sufficient preparatory education to be academically eligible to enter college in the fall following the camp date will not be permitted to attend camp. 3). Drugs, alchohol and smoking are strictly prohibited and constitute grounds for immediate dismissal from camp. 4). For your safety and benefit, we recommend that you choose a camp that fits your particular skills and level of development.Meet your coaching staff
Amy Bokker
Amy Bokker is Stanford's Head Women's Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Coach for the US Elite National Team.
Since Bokker joined the Cardinal for the 2009 season, she has established Stanford as the West's premier program, consistently ranked among the country's Top 25.Read Full Bio
After the 2013 season, Bokker ranked first all-time among Stanford coaches with a .698 winning percentage (67-29).
Bokker has led Stanford to four Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament titles in five seasons and reached the championship game in all five – extending Stanford's streak of conference title game appearances to 16.
She has coached two All-Americans (four total honors), 11 players to 15 IWLCA All-Region selections, 21 players to 31 All-MPSF selections, 17 players to 18 All-MPSF Tournament selections, two MPSF Player of the Year recipients (three awards total), four MPSF Tournament MVPs and one MPSF Newcomer of the Year.
Bokker continued to lift Stanford to new heights when in 2013 she led the Cardinal to the first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, defeating Notre Dame, 8-7. The Cardinal also claimed its eighth MPSF Tournament title in nine years .
Six Stanford players were named to the All-MPSF team, including four to the first team, and five Cardinal received All-MPSF Tournament recognition. Hannah Farr became the sixth Cardinal to be named the MPSF Tournament Most Valuable Player.
Bokker followed up the impressive season by helping coach the U.S. national team to the 2013 FIL Women's World Cup title. After joining the staff as an assistant coach in 2010, Bokker helped coach the U.S. to its seventh world title as the Americans outscored opponents by a combined 127-34 over seven games in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Bokker assisted the Canadian National Team in the 2009 FIL World Cup held in Prague, Czech Republic. The team captured the bronze medal, the first medal the country had won in 28 years.
Before Bokker's arrival, Stanford had reached the NCAA Tournament once and was a fringe Top 25 program. But, in 2011, Stanford claimed its seventh MPSF Tournament title in as many years and made its second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. It was one of Stanford's most successful seasons as it achieved a program-best No. 6 national ranking and the team set school records with 16 wins and just three losses. The losses were decided by a combined eight goals.
Bokker coached the MPSF Player of the Year (Leslie Foard), MPSF Newcomer of the Year (Anna Kim) and the MPSF Tournament MVP (Lyndsey Munoz). Foard was named a first-team IWLCA All-American, six players earned spots on the IWLCA All-Region team, seven claimed first-team All-MPSF honors, five received All-MPSF Tournament recognition and Bokker earned her third consecutive MPSF Coach of the Year award.
During the 2009-10 season, Bokker led the Cardinal back to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006. Bokker led Stanford to a 15-6 record and the MPSF Tournament title. Stanford defeated Massachusetts in the NCAA play-in game to advance to the NCAA Tournament First Round at seventh-seeded James Madison. Stanford led at halftime, but fell just short of advancing, suffering a 9-8 loss.
Despite the loss, the Cardinal celebrated one of its best years in school history. Stanford defeated three ranked teams, Bokker was named MPSF Coach of the Year, Schmidt was named MPSF Player of the Year and a third-team IWLCA All-American and five Cardinal were named to the IWLCA All-Region team.
During her first season in 2008-09, Bokker led Stanford to a 14-4 record and was named the MPSF Coach of the Year. Bokker coached Schmidt to her first conference player of the year award and three IWLCA All-Region honorees.
Building a program was nothing new to Bokker. She was in a similar situation when she took over the George Mason program in 1998 in Fairfax, Va., which at that time did not have a strong lacrosse tradition.
Bokker made an immediate impact, guiding the Patriots to the first winning record in school history, with an 8-7 mark. During her tenure at George Mason, Bokker's squads maintained their status as one of the nation's consistently strong programs, with six top-20 national finishes, including a final national ranking of No. 16 in 2008 when the Patriots went 12-5, setting a school record for single-season victories.
During her 11 seasons at George Mason, Bokker compiled an 86-94 record and left as the winningest coach in the program's history. At George Mason, Bokker coached nine All-Americans, two Academic All-Americans, a Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, two CAA Defensive Players of the Year and a CAA Rookie of the Year.
In all, Bokker coached 18 first-team all-conference players and her players totaled 48 all-conference honors.
Before her arrival at George Mason, Bokker served as the head coach at American for a season, leading the Eagles to a school-best 8-8 record, earning the 1997 CAA Coach of the Year. During her time at American, Bokker was also the assistant coach for field hockey.
The former Amy Umbach is a native of Phoenixville, Pa., where she was a three-sport high school star, in lacrosse, field hockey and swimming. She was a two-time All-CAA first-team choice at William and Mary, where she also played field hockey. She was also named a BRINE/IWLCA All-American her senior season. She earned her master's degree from George Mason in exercise, fitness and health promotion in 2007. Bokker is the sixth head coach in the 17-year history of varsity women's lacrosse at Stanford.
Liz Hogan
U.S. national team goalie Liz Hogan joined the Stanford women's lacrosse staff in July, 2014.
Hogan coached at the Division I level for three seasons prior to joining the Cardinal, as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech during the 2014 season after spending the two previous years at Colgate.
Hogan's primary responsibilities with the Hokies included goalkeeper coaching, defensive practice, game planning, video breakdown and recruiting contributions. She fulfilled these roles at Colgate as well and saw strong improvements in her goalkeepers at the national and conference level. Hogan also gained experience in coordinating an offense and making in-game decisions in 2013 in the absence of the head coach.
Hogan began coaching after an outstanding career at Syracuse where she went 52-23 as a four-year starter. She is the program's all-time leader in saves (660) and ground balls (181). Some of her honors: four-time All-Big East first-team choice, 2010 Big East Defender of the Year, first-team IWLCA All-American (2010), three-time first-team All-Northeast Region selection and three-time Big East regular season champion (2008, 2009, 2011).
Chelsea Gamble
Chelsea Gamble is in her first season at Stanford and serves in the role of offensive coordinator.
Gamble arrived at Stanford from Connecticutt, where she was an assistant the previous three seasons. During that time, the Huskies enjoyed unprecedented success. UConn set consecutive school records for victories, in 2012 and 2013, and advanced to its first NCAA tournament, in 2013.
As a freshman midfielder at George Mason, Gamble played under current Stanford head coach Amy Bokker and was named to the Colonial Athletic Association All-Rookie team. Gamble was named captain as a sophomore and held that post for three seasons, earning All-CAA honors along the way.
Gamble earned her bachelor's in integrative studies, with a focus on elementary education, in 2011. She went on to earn her master's from Connecticut in educational psychology, with a focus on cognition, instruction, and learning technologies, in 2014.
The camp will also feature coaches from:
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Discounts Available
Camp Details
2 campers per room. If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so as soon as possible. Roommate requests are not guaranteed, if you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Stanford Open Camp Sesssion I July 5-8
ALL CAMPERS (both overnight and extended day) checkin between 3:30-4:45pm at Wilbur Hall on Saturday, July 5th. There will be a brief staff introduction and orientation at 5:00pm before heading to dinner. The first field session will follow. Extended Day campers should be picked up from the fields at 8:30pm.
There will be a championship game Tuesday morning starting at approximately 10:00am followed by a brief awards ceremony. Extended Day Campers need to be picked up at the field at 11:30am and overnight campers will check out of the dorm immediately following the awards ceremony.
Commuter Hours: Sat 7/5 5:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 7/6 and Mon 7/7 8:45am-8:30pm, Tue 7/8 8:45am-11:30am. Overnight camp is all inclusive.
Dorm: Wilbur Hall
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No
Suggested spending money: $40
Medical facility: a certified trainer will be on staff at all times
Stanford Open Camp Session II July 28-31
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No
Suggested spending money: $40
Medical facility: a certified trainer will be on staff at all times
Stanford Day Only Camp July 28-31
Stanford Elite Camp August 1-4
Bathrooms: shared
Linens: Not provided
Air Conditioning: No
Suggested spending money: $40
Medical facility: a certified trainer will be on staff at all times
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 8:45am Commuter Campers check in
- 9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 am Line Drills and Stations
- 10:30 am Position Work
- Noon Lunch and rest
- 1:30 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 3:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 5:00 pm Dinner and supervised free time
- 6:30 pm Back to field for games
- 8:30 pm Commuter Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
- This is only an example. This schedule does not apply to "day only" camp or to the first or last day of camp.
Loved camp!
I love Nike and their camps. I went to three other camps this year and Nike by far has the best coaches and staff. I always learn a lot and as an experienced player that is hard to find. Competition is great and I always come away learning something. Coach Wescott is an amazing coach and great with goalies I always learned a ton from her.
Great experience!
Nike Lacrosse Camps do a great job of bringing people from all across the United States and even the world to enjoy something they love: lacrosse. Even further, Amy and the coaching staff enhances your knowledge of lacrosse, showing and telling you things that you had not known before.
Tons of fun!
Stanford camp was tons of fun and I learned a great deal from the amazing coaches. They aren't just Stanford coaches but members of team USA and other teams. I never thought I'd play pick up with Katrina Dowd, Danielle Spencer and Lauren Schimdt until then.
I hope to go back.
It was nice being placed with my own level of skill in the morning but being able to play with better people in the evening and being able to learn from that. The small skill groups and stations kept it interesting and gave you good one on one time with the coaches. Focus is not just on dominant hand but the coaches also take time to make sure that the non dominant hand gets just as much work.
Parvathi N.
Nike Lacrosse Camp was an exciting experience. I improved my skills, played a lot of lacrosse, met new people and I found the staff to be helpful and enthusiastic.
Brianna G.
Amazing camp!
This was an amazing camp I learned a lot and made some amazing friends. The staff was great both on the field and off. And I would gladly go back another year!
Nicole L.
Supportive learning environment.
This camp is so helpful. I gained not only skill, but also confidence and the willingness to take risks. The coaches encourage you to try something new and if it doesn't work, that's ok just try again. There was a very supportive environment in which I felt I didn't have to worry if I missed a pass or dropped the ball trying a new dodge. This camp also focused on both dominant and nondominant hands equally and by the end of camp, I could switch easily in games without being nervous.
Nicole I.
Can't wait to go back!
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Welcome to the SAN DIEGO CHAPTER of CREIA
"THE BEST IN THE WEST" The CREIA San Diego Chapter is proud to have as its motto "The Best in the West." Our chapter officers and members subscribe to a high level of service to the real estate community, buyers and sellers. We believe that education, increased skill levels, knowledge and professionalism are the keys to success in providing quality professional services to our clients. Our dedication to our client is reflected in a level of service that meet client needs for an impartial, unbiased and professional property evaluation.
The San Diego chapter of CREIA is the biggest local home inspector chapter in the state with almost 140 inspector members and 100 CREIA Certified Inspectors (CCI's) to choose from. The San Diego CREIA chapter has a long and proud history. More CREIA state presidents, and other state officers, have come from San Diego than from any other chapter in the state. The San Diego CREIA chapter leads California home inspectors in the state with more current state officers, more Master CREIA inspectors and more CREIA New Construction Specialists than any other chapter. We look forward to filling all of your home inspection needs.
The San Diego chapter of CREIA is also proud to be affiliated with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and to provide the inspector training, continuing education, and monthly chapter meetings for both of these state and national inspector organizations. Both CREIA and ASHI are completely integrated into the local CREIA chapter. The San Diego CREIA chapter continues to excel at providing the finest home inspector training and continuing education for home inspectors throughout San Diego County.
The vast majority of home inspections done in San Diego County are done by a CREIA home inspector and there is no reason to take a risk using any inspector who is not a member of CREIA. CREIA and ASHI are the only reputable professional, non-profit, voluntary certification organizations for home inspectors in California. Home inspectors who voluntarily certify through CREIA and ASHI subscribe to a high set of standards that leads the home inspection industry throughout the nation. CREIA Certified Inspectors (CCI's) must pass a technically rigorous examination process and must maintain their certification status with continuing education every year.
Licensed Inspectors: There are still no licensing requirements for home inspectors in California so you truly need to be cautious. There are individuals out there who claim to be "Certified" inspectors when they have received some bogus certification through the internet from disreputable organizations out for a profit. Make sure you insist on a home inspector that is involved in the home inspection industry and keeping their pulse on the latest developments in the fast paced home inspection business by going to the monthly CREIA meetings, and attending CREIA Conferences and other CREIA continuing education opportunities. Inspector affiliation with CREIA and ASHI is voluntary and demonstrates a dedication to ethics, education and standards of service above and beyond any state requirements. The CREIA and ASHI Standards of Practice are the only standards mentioned in the State Business and Professions code as the guidelines for home inspectors in the state.
The California Real Estate Inspection Association provides the technical expertise, skill and knowledge for doing a home inspection that is above and beyond the skill level provided by general or specialty licensed contractors. One of the biggest mistakes some people have made in the past is confusing a licensed contractor with a home inspector. Only the home inspector has the specialized knowledge and experience to do home inspections. Many of the CREIA inspectors were licensed contractors in past careers and each of them will be happy to explain to you why being a licensed contractor does not provide the necessary knowledge or experience to be a home inspector.
Listing Inspection: We provide home inspections for sellers as well as home buyers. Many smart sellers, with encouragement from their real estate agents, are now choosing to do the home inspection at the beginning of the home sales process. Providing a completed home inspection up front at the time you negotiate and accept an offer is the best way of avoiding costly delays and surprises during the escrow process. The number of surprises are reduced, both for the buyer and the seller. Less surprise means less opportunity for disagreement and less likelihood that the transaction will fall apart. It also gives the seller an opportunity to make appropriate repairs at the beginning so that the home will show better and draw a better price. This can make your property more marketable right from the beginning and reduce the expense of negotiating repairs later on. A home inspection that is provided up front from your independent and respected CREIA home inspector will allow you to avoid further negotiation in the middle of the escrow period where the buyer is typically in a stronger position to negotiate corrections on the defects discovered in their inspection report.
The home inspection process is designed to protect and serve the needs of buyers, sellers, and real estate agents equally. When defects are not disclosed by the seller or detected on an inspection then all parties are vulnerable to difficult and protracted ramifications that could end up costing a lot of time, money, and sleepless nights. Real Estate agents and sellers do themselves a terrible disservice if they use an under-qualified inspector that may miss something or a biased inspector that may minimize or underreport the importance of a serious defect. That is when transactions can blow up in everyone's face. Remember that most transactions that end up in court include the seller, and Real Estate agent as well as the home inspector as defendants. Our objective is to protect all parties to the transaction through a thorough inspection intended to discover material defects. When material defects are missed by the inspector, or not disclosed by a seller, all parties to the transaction pay a high cost. Whether you are buying, selling or recommending a home inspector, make sure you use a qualified CREIA Certified Inspector.
New Construction Inspection: The CREIA San Diego Chapter also has highly qualified inspectors who can inspect the new home you are buying or building. Relying on the city inspector to find all the defects in your new home is not realistic. City inspectors, who do their best, only have a very short time allotted for each inspection they do in a day. City inspectors do there best in a short period of time and have a narrower focus on there scope of work. CREIA has addressed these shortcomings by developing the CREIA New Construction Specialist designation that includes a rigorous education and testing program. CREIA inspectors with this designation have passed the International Code Counsel's Combination Dwelling Certification Test. These are the same tests taken by many city inspectors. To obtain this designation, inspectors have to past all four tests (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing). Doesn't your new home deserve the attention that a qualified CREIA New Construction Specialist can provide?
Real Estate Agents: The local CREIA Chapter has programs and speakers that are available for your Real Estate office. We can offer you qualified speakers to provide education training for your local office and agents on any home inspection topic of your choice.
Commercial Inspection: Many of our chapter's members have high levels of experience and are capable of filling all of your real estate inspection needs from apartment buildings, and high rise condos, to almost any size and type of commercial property. Be sure to check with your CREIA inspector to see what areas they have the experience to adequately inspect.
CREIA has developed a designation that only our more experienced inspectors are qualified to apply for. Besides continuing education, an inspector needs to perform over 1,000 inspections just to qualify to take the test and that generally takes several years of being a full time inspector. This is called the Master CREIA Inspector and has been achieved by inspectors with the MCI designation behind their name.
Find a California CREIA home inspector for San Diego, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Escondido, or Oceanside by using the CREIA Inspector Finder button at the top of this page and inputting your zip code. We also provide service to La Mesa, National City, Santee, Vista, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Coronado, Carlsbad, National City, Del Mar, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, San Marcos and all of the other communities in San Diego County.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact any of our CREIA chapter officers or listed inspectors.
Don't you deserve the peace of mind that comes from using a CREIA Certified Inspector? Use the "Best In The West".
Joe Demars
Robert Davison
David Ritchie, CCI
Jennifer Davidson
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Richard Zak, CCI
Tom Terry, CCI
DINNER MEETINGS are the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Check in time is 6:15 pm.
The Butcher Shop Restaurant
5255 Kearny Villa Road, Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
phone: (858)565-2272
$35.00 pre-registration due Sunday prior to meeting. Otherwise $40.00 at the door.
CONTACT Chapter President: Joe Demars for all other questions.
Phone: (619) 660-7866
Pre-Meeting Training Session 5:15 to 6:15pm
You will receive one CREIA CEC for each hour of training. The fee is $10.00 payable at the dinner meeting.
Each month a new section of the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) is covered in depth. You will have an opportunity to learn the important provisions in each section of the International Residential Code by attending these meetings each month throughout the year. We have gotten very good reviews from all the members who have participated in this opportunity. You can start attending at any time, and if you stick with it, you will complete the entire IRC in one year. All participants are encouraged to bring their copy of the 2006 IRC to the meeting and to review the current sections of the IRC prior to the meeting.
The benefits of these training sessions are threefold:
- To prepare a candidate members for the CREIA exam.
- To prepare Certified CREIA Inspectors for the ICC Residential Combo exam which in turn leads to the New Construction Specialist designation.
- To prepare Certified CREIA Inspectors for the MCI exam.
The San Diego Chapter members provide real estate and home inspection services to the following Communities:
Agua Caliente, Allied Gardens, Alpine, Alta Vista, Banner, Barona Mesa, Barrett Junction, Barrio Logan, Bay Park, Bear Valley, Birch Hill, Blossom Valley, Bonita , Bonsall, Borrego Springs, Borrego Wells, Bostonia, Boulder Oaks, Boulevard, Broadway Heights, Buckman Springs, Buena, Cameron Corners, Campo, Canebreak, Canyon City, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Carmel Valley, Casa De Oro, Castle Park, Centre City, Chollas Creek, Chollas View, Chula Vista, City Heights, Clairemont, Combs Camp, Coronado, Coronado Cays, Cottonwood, Crest, Crown Point, Cuyamaca, Del Cerro, Del Dios, Del Mar, De Luz, Dehesa, Descanso, Descanso Junction, Desert Lodge, Dulzura, Eagles Nest, East Elliott, Eastlake, Eastlake Greens, Echo Dell, Eden Gardens, El Cajon, Emerald Hills, Encanto, Encinitas, Engineer Springs, Escondido, Eucalyptus Hills, Fairbanks Country Club, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, Fernbrook, Fleetridge, Fletcher Hills, Flinn Springs, Foster, Glen Oaks, Glenview, Golden Hill, Grant Hill, Grantville, Green Valley Falls, Grossmont, Guatay, Harbison Canyon, Harmony Grove, Harrison Park, Hidden Glen, Hidden Meadows, Hillcrest, Hulburd Grove, Imperial Beach, Indian Springs, Irving's Crest, Jacumba, Jamacha, Jamul, Jesmond Dene, Johnstown, Julian, Kearny Mesa, Kensington, Kentwood In The Pines, La Costa, La Jolla, La Jolla Amago, La Jolla Shores, La Mesa, La Playa, La Presa, Lake Henshaw, Lakeside, Lakeview, Lemon Grove, Leucadia, Lincoln Acres, Lincoln Park, Linda Vista, Live Oak Park, Live Oak Springs, Logan Heights, Loma Portal, Lomas Santa Fe, Lomita, Lynwood Hills, Manzanita, Memorial, Mesa Grande, Middletown, Midway, Miramar, Miramar Ranch, Mira Mesa, Mission Bay Park, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Mission Village, Morena Village, Moreno, Morettis, Mountain View, Mount Helix, Mount Hope, Mount Laguna, National City, Navajo, Nestor, Normal Heights, North Bay Terraces, North Park, Oak Grove, Oak Park, Ocean Beach, Oceanside, Ocean Hills, Ocotillo, Ocotillo Wells, Old Town, Olivenhain, Otay, Otay Mesa, Pacific Beach, Pala, Pala Mesa Village, Palm City, Palomar Mountain, Palo Verde, Paradise Hills, Paso Picacho, Pauma Valley, Peninsula, Pine Hills, Pine Valley, Point Loma, Potrero, Poway, Puerta La Cruz, Rainbow, Ramona, Ranchita, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Del Rey, Rancho Palo Verde, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Rincon, Rock Haven, Rolando, Rosemont, Roseville, Sabre Springs, San Carlos, San Diego, San Diego Country Estates, San Filipe, San Ignacio, San Luis Rey, San Luis Rey Heights, San Marcos, San Onofre, San Pasqual, San Ysidro, Santa Ysabel, Santee, Scissors Crossing, Scripps Miramar Ranch, Serra Mesa, Shady Dell, Shelltown, Shelter Valley Ranchos, Sherman Heights, Skyline, Solana Beach, Sorrento Hills, Sorrento Mesa, Sorrento Valley, South Bay Terraces, Southcoast, South Park, Spring Valley, Stockton, Sunnyside, Sunshine Summit, Talmadge, Tecate, The Narrows, The Willows, Tierra Del Sol, Tierrasanta, Tijuana River Valley, Torrey Pines, Twin Oaks, University City, University Heights, Uptown, Valencia Park, Vallecito, Valley Center, Via De La Valle, Victoria, Vista, Warner Springs, Whispering Pines, Wintergardens, Winterwarm, Witch Creek, Wynola


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The Believe in Tomorrow Children's House at Johns Hopkins is located across from the Hospital's Wolfe Street entrance (1915 McElderry Street).Tel: 410-614-2560.
The four-level, 15-unit, brick building provides an inexpensive home-away-from-home for patients and their families. Amenities include communal kitchen and dining rooms, children's game rooms, and living room. Volunteers help provide meals. The Believe In Tomorrow National Children's Foundation runs the facility with major support from the Children's House endowment. It is available to families with critically ill children through referral by social workers and nurses.
The Foundation offers additional housing in the area and state for families, also referred by social workers and nurses:
St. Casimir in Canton, Md. - Eight apartments accommodate up to eight families with children undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Housing in Ocean City, Md. - Two houses (one by the sea and one by the bay ) for respite, vacation for families of critically ill children.
Housing on Fenwick Island, Md. - House for respite, vacation for families of critically ill children. Housing in Towson, Md. - Apartment for the family of a critically ill child, provided in partnership with the Lane Company.
Housing on Wisp Mountain - House in McHenry, Md.
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Algorithms on Strings
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- Thierry Lecroq, Université de Rouen
- Date Published: April 2007
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This text and reference on string processes and pattern matching presents examples related to the automatic processing of natural language, to the analysis of molecular sequences and to the management of textual databases. Algorithms are described in a C-like language, with correctness proofs and complexity analysis, to make them ready to implement. The book will be an important resource for students and researchers in theoretical computer science, computational linguistics, computational biology, and software engineering.Read more
- Few books on the topic, some of which are research monographs or conference proceedings, not suitable for teaching
- Well adapted to Master's courses on algorithms or text processing
- Many concepts and examples explained in 135 figures
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- Date Published: April 2007
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1. Tools
2. Pattern matching automata
3. String searching with a sliding window
4. Suffix arrays
5. Structures for indexes
6. Indexes
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