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by Catherine Collins
The Armys peacetime mission is to prepare for war. The Army must be trained and ready in peacetime to deter war, to fight and control wars that do start, and to terminate wars on terms favorable to the United States and its allied interests. As recent events have illustrated, our nations ability to deter attack or act decisively to contain and de-escalate a crisis demands an essentially instantaneous transition from peace to war preparedness. This requires that all Army leaders understand, attain, sustain and enforce high standards of combat readiness through tough, realistic, multiechelon combined-arms training.
Combined-arms training is designed to challenge and develop individuals, leaders and units. This requires that training be task-based, performance-oriented, horizontally and vertically aligned, and as realistic as possible to achieve combat-level standards. One way this is achieved is through an effective critical task/site-selection board.
Individual training develops soldiers who are proficient in battlefield skills and who are disciplined, physically tough and highly motivated. Individual training is training of individuals to prepare them to perform critical tasks to standard and accomplish their missions. Critical tasks must be trained, but they can be trained in either the resident schoolhouse or in the unit.
The ultimate output of the individual-training development process is a soldier trained to perform individual critical tasks to task-performance standard. We must train the way we intend to fight because our historical experiences demonstrate the direct correlation between realistic training and success on the battlefield.
The Army cant achieve and sustain proficiency on every task its responsible for, so tasks essential to accomplishing the organizations wartime mission must be identified and trained.
CT/SSBs are held to determine what individual tasks are critical and need to be trained. A CT/SSB is a management device which serves as a quality-control function when determining what are critical tasks and where these critical tasks will be trained (site selection): in the resident schoolhouse or in the unit. CT/SSB members review the total task inventory and job-performance data and recommend tasks for approval to the appropriate authority as critical tasks.
Once CT/SSB members identify critical tasks for their particular military-occupation specialty or area of concentration, the supporting conditions and standard statements must be developed. Developing conditions and standard statements results in a training objective. The training objective (the conditions and standard that relate to a task) provides a clear statement of the expected training performance. A properly presented and practiced training objective is accurate, well-structured, efficient, realistic, safe and effective.
The CT/SSB process begins with job analysis. At some point you may be called upon to conduct or provide job-analysis data for your MOS or AOC. The expertise, experience and "know how" you can provide as a subject-matter expert for your particular MOS or AOC is very important to the CT/SSB process. As an SME you bring knowledge and skills to the table others cant provide.
Job analysis is the process used to identify individual tasks a job incumbent must perform to successfully accomplish his/her mission and duties, as well as to survive on the battlefield. These individual tasks are the critical tasks for that job. Job analysis begins when a needs analysis identifies a training-development requirement to create a new job, restructure an existing job, merge or consolidate jobs, or divide a job into two or more jobs.
CT/SSB members are responsible for recommending/nominating individual tasks for approval as critical tasks. Convening a CT/SSB is the culmination of the job-analysis phase of training development. The job-analysis data collected from surveys, interviews and site visits is used to establish critical tasks for the MOS, AOC, branch code or functional area being developed.
Job analysis is complete when individual critical tasks are identified and approved by the training proponent commandant/agency commander or the commanders designated representative.
Critical-task analysis occurs throughout the life of training; it doesnt end after trained soldiers are produced. Evaluation and change impact and drive critical-task analysis.
Training quality is mostly monitored through external evaluation. Analysis, design, development and implementation processes are monitored primarily through internal evaluation. Deficiencies noted during an evaluation may indicate a need to relook the analysis. Analysis is a dynamic process, and the job of maintaining the total task inventory is a continuing one. In addition to periodic updates, proponents should perform a total review of the mission, job and task analyses every three to five years.
Analysis can be a resource-intensive process. However, if you maximize your effort on obtaining the most efficient or optimum use of the Systems Approach to Training processes, analysis is obtainable even with serious resource constraints.
Analysis is a team effort and requires objective input from SMEs, Reserve Component people, instructors, task performers and their supervisors. This combination of team expertise assures accuracy and quality control. Its important that training developers maintain a close association with other SMEs both to obtain the benefit of their knowledge of whats happening in the field and to use them to review analysis products.
Although training developers should lead the effort in the analysis process, every member of the analysis team is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the critical-task inventory of the MOS, AOC, BC or FA being developed. The entire analysis team is responsible for ensuring the analysis is thorough, complies with Training and Doctrine Commands training-development guidance and policy, is technically correct, and applies quality-control measures.
External and internal evaluations are done to ensure training complies with regulatory requirements. Evaluations are the quality-control check for training. Evaluation of training measures the demonstrated ability of soldiers, leaders and units to perform against specified Army training standards. Evaluation is an integral part of the training process.
Every soldier in the U.S. Army can potentially be called upon to serve as a CT/SSB member for his or her particular MOS or AOC. If called upon to serve on a CT/SSB, soldiers should keep in mind the importance of the CT/SSB and job-analysis process. Soldiers will have to live with the results of a CT/SSB for at least 18 months and in most cases, longer so its imperative CT/SSB members develop the most accurate, most descriptive task inventory for the MOS or AOC being reviewed.
Remember soldiers are the SMEs, soldiers are the ones in the field actually performing these critical wartime tasks. Being a CT/SSB member is the soldiers opportunity to ensure tasks identified as critical are actually critical for his particular MOS or AOC.
Ms. Collins is the Signal Centers CT/SSB program manager and distance-learning project officer. She works in the individual-training branch, training-management division, Regimental Directorate of Training. Collins holds a master of education degree in adult and vocational education.
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Actually now that I think about it, I can't wait till Apple puts wireless charging in the phones without the use of a mod or case.
Originally Posted by Breezy215
It would be pimp if it were MagSafe...
I've been thinking this was a possibility since I first heard of the new, smaller connector rumor. However, I can think of one reason why it might not be possible or practical: The magnetic part would attract magnetic particles (little bits of iron) over time and you wouldn't be able to get them out of the connector. Look at the MagSafe on a Macbook and you'll see that it's easy to wipe-off anything that collects around the contacts. I don't think that would work with the new iPhone 5 because the contacts are inside the device.
I still hope it's reversible. That would be great!

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The femininity and romance continues with bold and rhythmical flowers and leaves designed to move sensually with the body - in particular, the hand finished diamante drops and peek-a-poo aesthetic of the sheer base teamed with seductive suspender belt, thong or brief. It's super pretty, super feminine, and super expensive.
I've never met Bao Bao Wan but everything I've read about her makes me smile. From her go-getting globetrotting and unusual upbringing which saw her sent off to school in America at age nine, to her outstanding eye for luxury jewellery design - her life has been described as 'a 21st century fairytale' but to me that doesn't quite ring true.
Australia is a destination that's probably pretty high on most people's travel bucket lists. From airborne adventures to treks across striking landscapes and countless diving opportunities, not to mention the infamous wildlife and landmarks, this is without a doubt one spectacular country that begs to be explored.
But luxury or personalised packs aren't always the right move for a brand - especially if you're a fast-food chain. As I look back over the past year, one aberration sticks out more than all others for me; this summer, McDonald's launched a range of luxury burgers in Japan loaded with gourmet toppings such as black truffle sauce and even a chorizo and avocado medley.
Now that the Fashion Week fuss has mostly calmed down, and those pressing show reports are all but finished, it is time to relax, rejuvenate and revitalise. Though you may not have all the time in the world to spend on number one, an assortment of luxurious London spas are offering a little serenity in the city.
'Purple soap!' Yes, it's the little things in life that prompt such glittery exclamations. But this is no ordinary coloured soap, this is a Red Flower creation, a soap infused with luxurious French Lavender that feels like velvet. Even my guests exclaim at its awesomeness. And that is just the soap. Shutters on the Beach in its entirety, is no less indulgent.


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"Is something….wrong, Will? It seems like… you've made a little friend there"
"Ah, no nothing's wrong…but might I ask why all these ducklings? I mean, I understand the plush duck but real ones?"
"Oh….I wasn't sure what to get her….and then this thing called 'tumblr' popped up and….well….'ducklings' was in her username—"
"Ah I see, *chuckles* you just wanted to get them for yourself, didn't you~"
"D-Did not! C-Come on, let's just say happy birthday already //////"
SO IT'S SOMEONE'S BIRTHDAY TODAY (well it passed for her because she's in the future according to my timezone LE SOB) AND I WANTED TO SKETCH A LIL SOMETHING FOR HER.
mang, all i ever seem to do is sketch for her where she gives me all this glorious arto hnngh I CAN NEVER DO HER JUSTICE
anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE PAST LILYNATOR!!! I HOPE YOU HAD AN AMAZING DAY, THANKS FOR ALL THE LAUGHS, SPAZZ, DOKI AND ERRYTHANG ELSE ///////
—a-and i'm sorry i'm late in your timezone orz
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is finally out of its doldrums of quad-oval lights and messy body kits. The AMG Hammer is well and truly reborn with this latest generation of ultra-fast, luxurious and stylish new E63 models.
The E63 now wears the trendy sheetmetal to challenge even the sporty M6 and the Audi RS7 . Understated appeal has always been an AMG E-Class feature, but the new styling enhancements mean that the E63 is extremely serious, attention-grabbing and highly entertaining to enjoy up close.
Despite a subtle sedan shape, even blind people know that a very special car is approaching as the E63 AMG gurgles into earshot. This engine maintains much of the previous staccato machine-gun fire noise from the last cars' naturally-aspirated engines.
In 2014, the E63 — for the first time — gains 4Matic all-wheel-drive as standard in the U.S. to go along with this beastly twin-boosted V-8, and a cabin whose luxury and comfort are contenders for world's best.
Click past the jump for this exclusive TopSpeed Driven review of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model, including a few videos of the car in action as it slams through the gears on full throttle.
The new car loses the ponton fenders in favor of simple rear fender slashes, the new nose brings futuristic LED lights that make Audi seem dull, and black chrome accents for the lower bumper and air dam to nail home that this is the E-Class flagship.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model - Nose Styling Analysis
The LED lighting is one of the most special aspects of the E63's new nose. These lights are beautiful in person, and stunning from all angles.
The twin eyebrow's unique shape keeps the flow of the heavy-handed LED's on the CLA-Class and others, but enhances it with highly sophisticated detailing.
Unlike most LED executions, and even the dull line of horizontal LEDs that Mercedes-Benz has been using for years now.
Unlike the old lights, these full-LED lamps are not something that could ever be bought off the shelf. Not from Amazon, definitely not from Ebay, and something most OEM car brands cannot even achieve — yeah we mean you, Ford.
The standard appearance is just the twin eyebrows as the daytime running lights. With the low-beams engaged, the active lamps are engaged and light up four squares of light inside the eyebrow shape.
These small and hyper-intense areas of light are variable by conditions. Even better, the square shape finally puts the previous E-Class light shape out of its misery.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model - Profile Styling Analysis
The profile of the E63 AMG is defined by its huge wheels, low ride height and visibly gigantic braking package. Special paint looks terrific in black, with almost a wet-look matte finish that is brilliant in the sunlight.
Losing the silly rounded back fenders also helps enhance the stance of the E63. Critically, the car still rides extremely low to the road, despite the inclusion of 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model - Tail Styling Analysis
The tail of the E63 is just as subtle as the nose and profile, helping the E63 look more timeless than some of the previous body kits these gentlemen preferred in the 1990s.
The huge squared-off pipes make it clear that huge pace is just a toe-tip away, and the matching black chrome in the lower shroud is quite unique and fresh.
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The interior of the E63 AMG is absolutely delightful. The AMG active seats feature a huge and long seat base unlike almost any other car - dramatically increasing comfort and support from the moment you sink into that perforated leather.
Adjustable bolster widths are something shared with the Corvette Stingray , but the E63 goes one farther with active side supports in corners. It is a subtle thing, and reminds you that the car is doing everything it can to make you happy.
The way the seats pull you in reminded me of a former lover who cuddled quite aggressively — in a good way.
The stitched leather of the dashboard, all the low-sheen metallic accents on every knob, and the IWC clock face all work together to seal the deal. If there is a more inviting and comfortable supercar cabin - we have yet to experience it.
Of course, the back seat is roomy enough to take four guys out on the town, which is not something that is on the table for most of the cars that are as quick as this AMG Mercedes-Benz.
Styling Detail
2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model - Performance Feel Analysis
With an automatic transmission and not much time to get familiar with the controls of the GT-R and C7, the E63 AMG felt like the quickest sprint car of the day.
Initial and not-scientific times were under 4 seconds to 60 mph, as seen below.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S-Model - Mechanical Details
|5.5-liter Twin-Turbocharged 32-valve V-8
|7-Speed Automatic
|Powertrain Layout
|Front-engine, All-wheel-drive
|Power (Horsepower)
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Pricing and Availability
The E63 AMG starts just above $91,000 before options, and is available in Mercedes-Benz dealers nationwide.
One accessory that will surely start people talking is the LED-illuminated central star in the grille. Despite sounding very tacky, it looks quite nice on the E63 AMG with the car's standard full-LED lighting system.
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This is a car that reaches almost-supersonic speeds in less than 10 seconds. No matter what the drive mode or the weather, the E63 absolutely devours the horizon ahead. Eating clouds and air with the ferocity of a Veyron, the E63 AMG's accessible performance is part of its charm. A ride so smooth and brakes so strong, they make the Stingray and GT-R seem a bit under-prepared? Yep, that's the E63 AMG.
Unlike hardcore sports cars or manual-transmission cars, getting totally relaxed and confident in the E63 is much quicker than with a Corvette Stingray or 370Z Nismo.
This is a car that is so cool even blind people like it, and so easy to drive - that same blind man would be at home doing 100 mph plus in just a few minutes as well.
- Subtle looks but a head-turner for anyone with car passion
- Fastest and quickest car of the day, and a personal favorite
- Soundtrack is worth price of admission
- Also coming to America as a wagon!
- S-Model is more expensive than base E63 AMG's $93,000 price
- Wish dark-tinted privacy windows were standard


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We board the tour bus in Manchester for what has become a typical early departure time. Whilst most of England sleeps we head southbound to France en-route to Malmo, Sweden. The British winter has once again arrived fashionably late, bringing with it what is best described as 'Dick Turpin' weather. Camouflaged countryside submerged in a… Read more »
We finally depart Edinburgh around 4 a.m. and begin our overnight journey to Belgium. Fortunately, we are travelling in extreme comfort and style. Tour buses are incredible machines, some containing every luxury possible for a hard working touring musician or even the most pampered Roman emperor. But due to the late addition of the Belgium… Read more »
We eventually depart Manchester around 9.30pm. Our designated pick up point is a car park close to the rehearsal room that is large enough to accommodate a big tour bus. Fortunately, (or unfortunately) the said car park also happened to belong to a famous Stockport Public House. This accompanied by the fact we are suddenly… Read more »


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Ambassador Rata joins as Publicity Ambassador for Keochang International Festival of Theatre
Ambassador Patrick Rata was delighted to join as a Publicity Ambassador for the 24th Keochang International Festival of Theatre. The Keochang County Office has appointed 20 Publicity Ambassadors to promote the festival, which runs from 27 July to 12 August. The Publicity Ambassadors include well-known figures from the culture and art sector and other renowned people with links to the county in South Gyeongsang Province. Ambassador Rata's involvement follows his visit to Keochang to fire the starting gun for the fifth stage of the 2012 Tour de Korea cycling race in April. The theatre festival has become one of the successful local festivals in Korea.
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Bradley Horowitz is vice president of product for Google's social products, including Google+. He has also led product for Google's consumer application division which includes Gmail, Gtalk, Google Docs, Google Voice, and Calendar. Before joining Google in February 2008, Horowitz was Yahoo's vice president of Advanced Development where he drove the acquisitions of Flickr and MyBlogLog, launched the Brickhouse incubator and developed new products like Yahoo! Pipes. Additionally, he was responsible for the company's initiative to open up its platform which included overseeing the Yahoo Developer Network (YDN).Previously, he was co-founder and CTO of Virage, where he oversaw the technical direction of the company from its founding through its IPO and eventual acquisition by Autonomy. Horowitz was a PhD candidate at the MIT Media Lab. While at the Media Lab, he worked on a number of topics related to computer vision, graphics and image processing, which resulted in a patented new technique for the recovery of structure, motion and camera parameters from video sequences.
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Day 57 - French Horn Ring @ Home
Went home for the first time in a while for the weekend, and found this! One of my summer art projects for my 3D Composition class. My French horn ring, which I thought I had lost within three weeks of having finished it… finally found. Heck yes I was happy.


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EOW 90 Lost civilization, hidden valley
as described
DUE August 6
Last round was spectacualr!
NO description required, say what you need to say visually.
Brief: Borrowed heavily from the works os H.R. Haggard, E.R.Burroughs and A.E.Merrit.
this is an advanced civilization cut off from the rest of earth and discovered/happened apon by adventurers. the civilization is human, on earth and based on some other civilization (Aztec, Egyptian, chinese, polynesian....)
the valley is remoted and protected by some natural feature (mountains ocean cave......)
-barrier feature
-referenced civilization
thoughts to ponder
where is it?
how has it been hidden?
what civilization is it based on?
You all did Super! like the icons? Lets do it again the same way!
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To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
Sketch book
I like this topic.
Lol, It sucks that I'm asian. I can't help it if I look like a million other people.
My Sketchbook: Critics and Comments would be AWESOME.
my idea is going to revolve around a valley being uncovered by receding glaciers and polar ice melt. this is just the overall wide angle shot... i'll probably do an up-close-detail shot too once i nail a section to up-res.
probably going to do some kind of classical greek style architecture. not because i have any plausible scenario, just for visual reasons. well, hypothetically you could always create some theory that atlantis didn't sink--it drifted to the south pole and froze... something like that maybe.
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my crap:
ccsears' sketchbooks
ccsears' mentoring thread--Lesson 1. Pen and Ink, hatching
ccsears' mentoring thread--Lesson 2. Reilly's Head Abstraction Notes & Discussion
some threads i've been following and some people i met along the way:
Tensai *** Mike Butkus' SB *** Bhanu *** Wanimal *** AztcFireFlwr
Question: is ANY civilization ok? I mean, Gauls had a civilisation, too. Only that it wasn't as snobbish as the old Egyptian's or greek.
I'm going to do this one; I finished the last one but realised I was too late to post it!
I like this task, it's a nod to real life yet we still get to work our imagination.
I might go for Polynesian, or a civilization that's even more obscure.
any civilzation is fine
but its hard to establish architecture in a confined locale for a basically nomadic civilization... ie celts, or bedouins. youd need to explain how they came to be trapped in the valley.. and how they survived the cultural changes of being stationary, and what remained of the previously mobile society
and I expect you to do all that visually without a lot of explaination
Keep description/explaination to 4 sentences..or less
bearingall that in mind. Go for it!
To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
Sketch book
Wow, nice topic. My imaginations going wild already. I always love all the art on here. I've never been really good at the environmental drawings. I really need to work on it. Maybe get some good pictures and just keep drawing until I'm better at all the formations and everything. Keep up the good work people! I enjoy watching.
Well, I thought I'd try this round in black and white. Technical pen. But it turned out terrible :o ... The buildings got lost in the cliffs so to try and salvage them I made them super hight contrast. Now they don't fit with the rest. Oh well. I'll end up redoing this bad concept lol
Very good
Jelly Tots x 1,000,000
I like this subject a lot as well!
I'm working on a polar concept similar to ccsears, but different enough I think.
I've got a massive arctic Ice cave, glaciers, fjords, a lost Roman armada and a backstory to account for the centuries of isolation.
I like your idea of Atlantis drifting instead of sinking ccsears - Excellent!
The concept you've got going is terrific Xezor1324 . I'd love to see you flesh this concept out!
Here's my scribble so far:
The Lost City of Glacium (actual city coming soon!)
and iw as going to use that exact picture too
Hey, great theme, gonna join this one.
Are there any requirements on whether or not the lost civilization is still living happily in their lost city?
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nope I kinda assumed they were
To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
Sketch book
quick update. Seems most people are going with the snow theme
wish I'd done jungle now lol
I'm thinking of turning the anubis head on the right (which is just blocked in atm) into a different god, but it might upset the balance, not sure.
Hi, I'm new here. This is my first post so please be gentle - anything could happen.
My idea is that Atlantis re-emerges on the Atlantic side of the Straits of Hercules following a violent eruption. I remember islands emerging off Iceland like that and the awe inspiring sight of molten rock and water. Later I visited Heimay and felt the hot earth beneath my feet and saw the half buried houses.
I hope this meets the brief, I assume the civilisation - unfortunately drowned of course, to be Ancient Greek. And here discovered by a solitary pilot.
This is my first sketch.
This is where I am now.
first compositional wip, with air balloons!
I think I'm nearly done, maybe add a bit more detail at some point.
Hey, I really wanted to post on the previous EOW. I have one finished I just never scanned it...
So, this ones watercolor and the forgotten cities are hidden bellow the mist and on the sides on the mountains
Sorry its a little blurry
I need to work on my environments... Not happy with this one, but I gotta stop fiddling with it. Bring on next week's assignment!
Description: I was doing some research on China during the "Warring States Period" and wondered what happened to the smaller states that were quickly taken over. Maybe they found refuge in a valley somewhere and built their houses on the walls to avoid being seen.
moonskinned, i think your piece is too monochromatic, think could use some more warm colors, but just my 2cents
orion i like your colors. And (since tried for a nice graphic design type presentation) I would make your borders thinner and move your name and EOW# into that little graphics design thing in the bottom right.
Just stumbled upon this activity. Let me know if I have done anything wrong (i'm new here). Comments and crits are craved. Thank you.
Description: This lost civilization draws its influence from the Nordic pantheon; the mountains that make up the walls of the valley provide an excellent protective border and the dangers of the surrounding jungle also do well to keep people away. The denizens of this place mostly belong to one of two factions: the scholars or the laborers. The last monarch of these people was killed in a revolt.
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Hi all. I've just registered here. This is my 1st post. I think I want to participate in this.
Description: Mayan civilization statues still undiscovered. This place holds significant event in the Mayan time line yet still unknown by today historians.
I'm in a rush right now and I don't have internet at home, if I made any mistake please tell. Thank you
sorry for my bad english
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final burning thread is up
MOve em over please..
don't forget the icon
outside host the icon please
k thx
To see the world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wildflower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.
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peetsbeets - Thanks for your comments, I totally agree... it was late when I was throwing it together and I just slapped that graphic title block on. I wasn't happy with it, but I'll fix it next time.moonskinned, i think your piece is too monochromatic, think could use some more warm colors, but just my 2cents
orion i like your colors. And (since tried for a nice graphic design type presentation) I would make your borders thinner and move your name and EOW# into that little graphics design thing in the bottom right.
Some interesting concepts so far...heres what i have
Over the Mountains of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride pilgrim ride, If you decide
to seek Eldorado
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- Calories: 239
- Calories from fat: 29%
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 5.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Carbohydrate: 45g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Calcium: 41mg
- 1 cored fresh pineapple, cut into 8 slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 1. Preheat broiler.
- 2. Place pineapple slices on a jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Broil 4 minutes or until sugar melts. Sprinkle coconut over pineapple; broil 2 minutes or until coconut is toasted.
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Casa Uvita, located in Uvita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is a beautiful 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom eco-home with a maximum capacity of six guests. It sits on the edge of primary rainforest, only 8 minutes from the Marino Ballena National Park beaches. Casa Uvita is close enough to modern conveniences, but far enough to be immersed in the sights and sounds of Costa Rica's tropical wildlife. The spacious, indoor/outdoor, two-story home is luxuriously outfitted with wooden floors, high ceilings, large windows and upscale bathrooms. The top floor has a master suite, two additional bedrooms, two balconies, and sitting and dining areas. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. Downstairs, there is a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, and covered porches. Spectacular forest and stunning Pacific Ocean views can be seen from every area of the house. Common sightings include howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aracaris, and parrots. Hike to nearby waterfalls or lounge in your hammock to enjoy the forest sights and sounds. Casa Uvita is completely self-sustaining, using solar energy and water from a natural spring. 24/7 security; daily housekeeping.
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We're nearly done! After toppling the Shadow Temple earlier this week, I play through the game's final proper dungeon with Chris, Carolyn and Henry along for the ride. The most interesting thing about this temple is that it requires a trip through as both child and adult Link; you'd think more temples and puzzles would revolve around that idea (it IS called Ocarina of TIME, after all), but for whatever reason, the Spirit Temple is unique that way.
It's also the most story-driven temple in the game. Early on you meet Ganondorf's second in command, Nabooru, who ultimately becomes a key heroine as you progress through the dungeon. It's a nice touch, especially late in the game. This is also a welcome setting; running through a brightly lit temple after skulking through the dingy Shadow Temple is a great way to cleanse the palate.
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Subject: Can we talk?To some, more naive recipients, the messages may seem genuine since, unlike most spam email, they do not contain a link to a website and do not appear to be selling or promoting anything. However, as with typical advance fee and lottery scams, the messages are simply ruses designed to entice potential victims into making contact with the scammer.
Hello! I am bored tonight. I am nice girl that would like to chat with you. Email me at [address removed] only, because I am writing not from my personal email.
Will send some of my pictures
From Marina Pretty"Marina" manages to portray herself as rather sweet and innocent, and gullible would-be lovers are likely to reply again, no doubt further swayed by the attached photographs of an undeniably pretty young lady. However, once "Marina" has gradually earned the trust of her victim, she will soon begin asking for money. Since she has already set the groundwork in her initial reply, her first request may be for enough money to cover airfares so that she can come and visit. Alternatively, she may ask for financial help due to a family medical emergency or any number of other bogus excuses.
Hi my new friend
Im glad to see that you have decided to reply,I see it is very short letter. It is all right because you are astonished to get my letter. I want you to know that I have only good intentions and I have not any secrets. The thing is that I will work in your country for three months or so and I would like to meet a nice man to fall in love or just be closest friends. I don't want to live in Russia because I have not any chances here, it is hardly possible to explain from first time but I want you to know my plans. I will work in any shop, bar or restaurant the agency that i am going through will suggest me some locations. It will be my choice in the end as to what option to go for.
So I will have a simple work till I improve my English. And I can choose any town of your area,agency will only help me to get a visa and all travel documents + some suggested placed to work in. My best friend last year met the man from the USA when she worked there for three months, too. She had two jobs. From morning till 4 pm she worked in amusement park and after it she worked as a waitress in some bar till midnight.
She was very tired of course but made very good money there.It is special programm for young people who wants to work abroad and I think it is the right way for me , I am lost here,and I think that I look pretty enough to find a better place .I want to repeat the same way,it is only my chance to meet a nice man.I want to work in USA or in Europe or any nice country. I am full of plans and different dreams and I want to share my life with good man because I'm also full of love and tenderness,I know that I am not so beautiful like Hollywood Princess but I do hope to meet my Prince and I am sure he will be not be disappoined to meet me in the real life! This is why I am going to go through the same way. Well,I will close this letter and I do hope to get your reply.
I will leave russia in two weeks or so (I can't tell you everything exactly right now) and I would like to be sure that I have the man who waits for me there. I will work all day and I want to find a man to spend all free time together to get to know each other better.if you have any interest to meet me I will be more than happy to meet you too. I will tell you all details about me and my life if you like my pictures and want to meet me! please send picture of you too!!!
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Kiss you , Marina (this is my name)!
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Have you been like me, totally numbed, by the events of last Friday? I have quite literally sobbed my way through the news coverage every evening. My thoughts turn to the tragedy through the day. We flew that route home two months ago, almost to the day.
What a tragic, needless, loss of life. More than 80 children who will now never grow up. While, a small number in comparison to those killed from the Netherlands, there were 28 Australians and a further 8 permanent residents on that flight.
One family, from my home town of Perth, lost their three children aged 8, 10 and 12. The children were flying home with their Grandfather. The parents were staying a couple of days longer in Europe. I can not comprehend their grief - to lose your young children, and live yourself to me is the greatest horror I can imagine. As our Prime Minister said these were your neighbours...children, parents, brothers and sisters.
Then there was the body of the toddler on the news. Though covered by a sheet...the child lay with arms flailed out in much the same position as my slumbering toddler in the next room, similar blonde hair was visible from the top of the sheet. That could have been my child plays again through my head. And, my husband turns to make sure I am ok because now the sobs are audible.
I rang my Mum shortly after that..because you know when you are upset....you ring your Mum. At least I do. She and I both had a teary on the phone...and after that I felt much better. Mr Provincial and I decided to leave the news off for a few days - something that was a good move as it has immensely improved my outlook during the latter part of this week.
The whole incident of MH-17 puts pale to that false safety we have about the fragility of life. In the last hundred years, at least in the West, we have made such strides to eliminate child mortality. So few are touched by it - that even a single instance is disturbing. To see it on this scale is horrifying. I am sure that is only now because I have children and more sensitive to it, but hearing of the loss of any child sends shivers down my spine.
Truly, though, I am so amazed by the strength and faith of people, parents and children, who are able to carry on in these circumstances. Some people have amazing God-given fortitude don't they?
I leave you with a quote from the TV show Call the Midwife which has stayed with me for many months. In one episode, Sister Monica Joan, in a reasonably lucid moment, remarks..
"When do you suppose babies became so very precious? Are they more valued now because they can survive or do they survive because they are more valued?"
Thinking of those precious little souls.....and hugging mine closer and hoping you are too because of such is the Kingdom of God.


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The inspiring Ina May Gaskin's book Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta has got me thinking about the beauty of animals giving birth. She mentions the elephant birth I wrote about in 2009 and it's been making me think more and more about how we, as a society, have grown to not trust our bodies to birth without medical intervention. In some ways, it isn't our fault -- it's what has become the norm -- synthetic oxytocin, numbing epidurals, c-sections prescribed. We've become a nation of women who aren't believing in our own abilities.
I know it's a touchy topic. I think about my own heavily medicated, magnesium sulfate c-section birth of my twins after having pre-eclampsia/HELLP syndrome and one twin IUGR all the time. Many women do need c-sections. Thank goodness we have skilled doctors to perform them. But barring major health issues, we are also extremely skilled to birth on our own. We can learn a lot from watching a giraffe give birth. Don't believe me? Watch it and see ...
What we can learn from seeing a giraffe give birth. Things that might make you go hmmmmmm ....
Does seeing another mammal give birth change your thoughts about the way we give birth?
my first child I wanted an all natural birth, but the pain overwhelmed me and I got an EPI, it wore off, very painful. W/ my 2nd I was so afraid of pain that I had an EPI right away. But my 3rd pregnancy came along and I still wanted that natural birth, I ended up choosing a homebirth. As for the pain I still was afraid so I looked at my options and I did Hypnobabies(google it), it uses self hypnosis to feel the pain as pressure, instead of pain. And I had a water birth. It was amazing I felt so clam and in control the whole time even w/ my short labor(4 1/2 hrs). It was intense but not painful like my first sons birth. I learned that birth is about making mom feel safe and in control whenever possible.
Very cool! I definitely trust in my body and in birth. I had an out of hospital, natural birth with my son. Will do the same with future babies.
I keep hearing this buzz phrase that "women just don't trust their bodies". Well ok, I'm sure that's the case for some. But for some of us it's not a matter of trust - I trust my body just fine. I know for a fact that - epi or no epi - I was gonna birth some twins, lol. I had one IUGR and one LGA and I knew in my gut that I would make it past 34 weeks (my docs were a little nervous but they were hopeful) and I would deliver my girls vaginally. And I would have an epidural. Because I wanted one. The only thing I didn't count on was that my girls would decide to come into the world the day before we planned on getting married, lol.
I learned a lot about giving birth by watching dogs and cats. It helped me a lot.
I totally think people need to look a lot more into the way that birth is done WITHOUT hospitals (and not just with humans) to realize how unnatural we've made birth. And not just meds, but EVERYTHING, like you said -- not making the mom comfortable, etc. Cats hide somewhere safe to birth and their labor can STALL if they feel threatened -- is it shocking that scared moms in hospitals "stall" in labor? Not so much. Your body is designed to not birth with a predator there, which is gauged by mom's stress.
There is a lot to be learned if you look at how it's done without everything we THINK is necessary now.
The video "The Business of Being Born" is all about this, and very eye opening! I'm pregnant with my first, but the video definitely made me look at birth in a whole new light. I would highly recommend it!
I watched it here: http://www.sockshare.com/file/CC92PQ0EX9W8K40#


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/cast [@target,harm][@focus,harm][@targettarget,harm][@focustarget,harm] Smite
What it does? Well, it uses the "harm" condition to reject any candidate for Smiting that isn't an enemy. First it tries your target, then your focus, then your target's target, then your focus's target. So you could either focus the tank or the boss, depending on the fight (or which is more consistent). If it's important that your smites hit the boss every time, then focus him/her.
Word of advice to macro writers: "@something" is the same as "target=something". Saves you a lot af characters on longer fallback logic!
You don't need the 'harm' directive for a spell like Smite that can only harm, it's implied. Smite won't cast at a friendly target, whether you've got harm in there or not.
Penance and Holy Shock are spells you might need to use the 'harm' and/or 'help' directives for.
You can also save a character with 'use' now, instead of 'cast':
/use [@focustarget] smite
or more complex:
/use [mod:ctrl] ability4;[mod:alt] ability3;[mod:shift] ability2;[nomod,@focustarget] smite
I set my assigned tank to my focus, so using that macro Smite will always hit my tank's target. If you've got Attonement, this ensures that your assigned tank is always in Attonement's 15yd healing range.


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More health insurance company FAILS. This time, Think Progress reports that Blue
Cross Shield denied a woman's claim because they said her bleeding nipple was not an emergency. If that's not an emergency, I'm not sure what is.
In good news, a decision to close the Philadelphia Public Library System has been reversed by the State Legislature.
Some follow-up to Ariel's post about the UC Walkout, from SF Gate and the NYTimes. In short, there was huge participation. Stay tuned to see what the outcomes are.
Happy Friday folks!
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You'd think they'd be scrambling over each other to save the boobies.
I guess a boobie that carries imperfections (one that is already bleeding) isn't worth saving in their eyes.
My mom and sister are nurses and I'm a teacher, and so I feel confident saying that "soaked in blood" is not usually a sign of something not being an emergency.
i know the information is private, but i wonder what ms. miran-ramirez's diagnosis was.
when my friend's mother expressed blood from her breast during a monthly self-exam and went to her doctor, she was given 6 months to live. (thankfully that doctor was wrong.)
and, i want to be a librarian sooo badly, but the economy scares the heck out of me trying to find any job prospects after sinking thousands into a master's.
im of the mind any public library is just as vital to the community as any other public service, like trash pick-up and the fire department. fuck, i hate when people mess with the libraries.
One more thing folks might have missed -
Judith Warner's latest column in the NYT yesterday about Cougar Town. I found it really refreshing!
Speaking as the son of a librarian, check public schools. The pay is generally lousy, benefits sometimes worth it, administrations are bureaucratic nightmares, but occasionally you get to inspire a kid to love reading, and I'm told that makes the near-constant headaches worth it.
It was actually Blue Shield of California that denied the claim, not Blue Cross. Two totally different entities. At least the woman has group coverage and Blue Shield can't kick her off the plan.
I got the same "not an emergency" crap from my provider when I went to the ER about 4 months ago. I went in because I had severe lower back pain that turned out to be a very bad kidney infection. I was admitted to the hospital for three days and barely escaped dialysis.
So how is that not an emergency? Does it become an emergency at the point that I need a kidney transplant?
I don't agree with it at all, but for future reference, here's what I believe they mean by an emergency:
If you have time to call the insurance company, even like 5 minutes, you're supposed to call them first and have them tell you where to go, and then they cover it. If you don't call them, they're only required to cover it if it was such an urgent emergency that you really had no time to call them– for instance if you cut off your finger and every second makes a difference in whether they'll be able to reattach it.
My mom broke her leg really badly, ended up requiring surgery and metal pins and stuff, and that still wasn't enough of an emergency for them– she had to call them first and get a referral to a doctor, which ended up being at an ER I believe. The point is not whether you need to go to the emergency room, its whether you have time to call them first.
Okay, but I did call my insurance company beforehand.
Then I guess they're supposed to tell you where to go for urgent care that will be covered… I dunno the details of your policy. Like I said, I'm not defending them, I think the system sucks, but at least for my family's insurance, that's the rules.
ive been told similar things. it would also require a teaching certificate. we'll see in a year or two how things turn around.


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GRIFFITH | "Good enough is never" is the motto that the Times No. 3 Wheeler volleyball team has adopted this year.
After Tuesday's loss to fellow tourney participant Hanover Central, the Bearcats knew what they had to do to win Saturday's Griffith Invitational.
With Hanover in its pool, Wheeler swept the Wildcats 25-17, 25-19 and also quickly sent No. 9 Whiting and Morton packing on its way to the title game against Gavit.
"We never want to plateau and do not want to be complacent," Wheeler senior outside hitter Haley Plothow said. "On Tuesday, we didn't play bad, but it was just a tight match. We knew from the beginning that we had to be ready to go."
Then, in the Bearcats' most dominant performance, they beat the Gladiators 25-10, 25-8 for the title.
Wheeler (19-1), who took the Gold Division in round-robin play, opened up a 9-2 lead on Gavit, taking advantage of some unforced errors.
After a Gavit timeout, the Bearcats started running their offense and getting some kills of their own – including five straight at one point – which helped them easily take the first set.
"Our pool had some tough teams, and we knew we had to play some defense," Wheeler coach Alisha Polite said. "It was good for us to lose in a sense because (Hanover Central) exploited our weaknesses and we grew from that."
The second set wasn't much different for the Gladiators (13-8), who took the Black Division in round-robin play. They falling behind 15-6 right away, largely in part to seven combined kills by seniors Natalie Roe and Shannon Doyle.
It was academic from there as Wheeler took 10 of the next 12 points, disposing of the Glads thanks to eight unforced errors in that span.
Gavit coach Amy Woynaroski thought her team played great all the until the title game.
"We've never done this well in pool play by going 3-1," she said. "It was good to see teams that we haven't played yet because it helps us grow. We just got a little tired and made some mistakes that we didn't make earlier in the day.
"Once we were down we felt defeated right away."


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By John Stickels
The men's soccer team will face Austin College on Friday, followed by a trip to Centenary College in Louisiana on Sunday. This will be the first time the Pirates play these teams this season.
Last weekend the men's team hosted Colorado College and the University of Dallas to open conference play. After losing the first game to Colorado College 4-0 on Friday, the men overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit on Sunday to beat Dallas 2-1, scoring their two goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half.
"The win was very satisfactory because although we did not play our best, we pulled out a win. It was a good rebound from the game against Colorado last Friday," said junior Steven Resnik.
Senior Evan Perkins scored the equalizing goal in the first few minutes of the second half. The Pirates took the lead fifteen minutes later when junior Timothy Eamma scored the game-winning goal.
"It was great to finally win a home game. We are nearly perfect on the road and for us to come out and win was awesome. It is great to see so many fans come out to support us," said junior Dane Beyer.
The Pirates have an overall record of 6-4, and are looking forward to the rest of the season. Senior Captain Forrest Baker notes that his team's strength lays in the overall quality and skill of all the members on the team.
"We have a lot of very good players, we're strong all around, and we have a lot of depth," Baker said.
Due to the conference's new calender, the Pirates will play their rival team, Trinity, twice this season, with the first game being at home on October 6th. The Pirates already have wins against Hardin-Simmons, UT-Dallas, and the University of Redlands (CA).
"We definitely have a chance to win the conference this season," senior captain Evan Perkins said. "If we stay together and play the way we've been playing, we'll be very good."


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Liberally educated students should achieve an understanding of self and of others
that enables them to function effectively in diverse intellectual, occupational,
and interpersonal pursuits. Psychology, which focuses on the nature and causes of
action, experience, and mental activity, can play a central role in achieving this
educational aim. The psychology curriculum provides intensive instruction in psychological
theory and methodology and exposes students to important applications of psychological
knowledge. With its emphasis on critical reading and thinking, communication, and
active learning, the required course work prepares students for graduate study in
the social sciences, and is also well suited to students who do not plan to do graduate
theoretical courses in the curriculum provide detailed coverage of fundamental processes
in cognition, psychobiology, development, social interaction, and clinical applications.
The courses in these areas share the same goal: they are designed to teach basic
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and the scientific method; in addition to the required Research Methods course,
all students are required to take two Research Applications and Theoretical Systems
courses (RATS). These courses will follow specific pre-requisite content courses
and give students an opportunity to evaluate the empirical and theoretical literature
in an area and design and implement an original research project. Students considering
graduate study in psychology are strongly encouraged to do further collaborative
or independent research under faculty supervision. To support the research activities
of students, the psychology department has well-equipped, modern laboratories.
For students with an existing interest in a specific area of psychology, we offer
the following emphases within the psychology major: Cognitive Science; Psychobiology;
Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; and Clinical Applications. To obtain
such an emphasis, a student must take three courses from a certain category. For
example, students interested in a Developmental emphasis would need to take Developmental
Psychology (PSYC 330), Infant Development (PSYC 331), and Early Experiences (PSYC
332). It is recommended that the student take his/her RATS course in this area as
well. Although the emphasis is not an official designation on the diploma, it is
recognized within the department and can be mentioned in letters of application
or recommendation for graduate education or employment opportunities following graduation.
The department offers many other opportunities for interested students to become
involved in research and practice outside of the classroom. Each external site is
chosen for its relevance to the student's interests, abilities, and goals. Sites
often selected include hospitals, centers for emotionally disturbed children, personnel
offices, corrections departments, nursing homes, and community mental health centers.
The field study and internship programs encourage students to relate theory to observation
and provide experiences that help students to choose occupational and educational
goals wisely. Both are highly recommended for students planning to do graduate work
in applied areas such as clinical, counseling, or industrial/organizational psychology.
Students may complete up to six hours in internships, field studies, or a combination
of the two; however, only three hours will count toward the fulfillment of the major.
In addition to internships and field studies, experiential experience may be gained
in travel courses and in various course and department-related service projects.
Any PSYC 100-level course partially fulfills the Area of Knowledge requirement in
the Social Sciences, as does PSYC 200.
PSYC 200 is a prerequisite for all psychology courses above the 100 level. Students
considering a major in psychology are encouraged to take this course as soon as
possible. Students planning to major in psychology must obtain departmental approval
and must earn a grade of C- or better in PSYC 200 before they can take the remaining
PSYC courses. Successful completion of PSYC 201 (Research Methods) with a C- or
better is the prerequisite for 300-level courses in psychology. All majors are required
to take PSYC 202, and it is strongly recommended that students take this course
concurrently with PSYC 201. PSYC 433 is open to all seniors who have successfully
completed PSYC 200, 201, and PSYC 202 and two 300-level courses.
The major program consists of a minimum of 37 semester hours with grades of C- or
better in all courses that count toward the major. The courses required of all majors
are PSYC 200; PSYC 201; PSYC 202; PSYC 433; PSYC 320 OR 321; one course from four
of the following five categories: Cognitive Science (310 series); Psychobiology
(320 series); Developmental (330 series); Social (340 series) and Clinical Applications
(350 series); two Research and Applied Theoretical Systems (RATS) courses in two
of the aforementioned series (each with a specific pre-requisite); and two upper
level (300/400) elective courses. The minor in psychology consists of 17 semester
hours in psychology including these courses: PSYC 200; 201; a 300-level course and
accompanying RATS course; and one upper-level (300/400) elective.
Students in the Honors Program are required to complete a senior
project in psychology (PSYC 497/498). Majors are encouraged to fulfill collegiate
requirements in the natural sciences by taking at least one course in biology. Students
with weaker preparation in mathematics are advised to take Introduction to Finite
Mathematics (MATH 105) prior to taking PSYC 201. Students who are considering graduate
school should enroll in MATH 113 (or 111) and are encouraged to include among their
electives a senior project in which the student spends his/her senior year working
on an original research project with a faculty member.
The teacher preparation program in psychology includes course work
and other experiences designed to enable prospective teachers to gain an understanding
of self and others, cognition, learning, human development and behavior, techniques
for evaluating behavioral data, and ethics and values in psychology.
Requirements for Elementary Education Endorsement:
One of PSYC 320, 340, 350, 351;
For their departmental electives, students are encouraged to include PSYC 334, 313,
and/or EDUC 321.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (37 hours)
--General Psych (PSYC 200); Research Methods (PSYC 201); Success Strategies (PSYC
202); Systems and Contemporary Theories in Psychology (PSYC 433)
--One course from four of the following Category Series:
PSYC 310 Series: Cognitive Psychology ( PSYC 310); Neurocognition (PSYC 311);
(Cognitive Science) Sensation and Perception (PSYC 312); Human Learning (PSYC 313);
The Animal Mind (PSYC 314)
PSYC 320 Series: Behavioral Neuroscience (PSYC 320); Clinical Neuroscience
(Psychobiology*) (PSYC 321); Comparative Animal Behavior (PSYC 322); Human
Psychophysiology (PSYC 323)
PSYC 330 Series: Developmental Psychology (PSYC 330); Infant Development
(Developmental) (PSYC 331); Early Experiences (PSYC 332)
PSYC 340 Series: Social Psychology (PSYC 340); Social Judgment (PSYC 341); (Social)
Psych and Law (PSYC 342); Organizational Behavior (PSYC 343)
PSYC 350 Series: Psychopathology (PSYC 350); Personality/Treatment (PSYC 351);
(Clinical Applications)Tests/Measurement (PSYC 352)
-- * All majors must take either PSYC 320 or 321.
--Two RATS courses from two of the following: Cognitive Science* (RATS 318/319);
Psychobiology (RATS 329); Developmental (RATS 339); Social (RATS 349); Clinical
Applications (RATS 359).
*Only one of the Cognitive Science RATS will count toward the major.
--Any two upper level elective courses (300/400 courses); only one internship or
field study will count toward the major.
Emphases in Cognitive Science, Psychobiology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology,
and Clinical Applications can be obtained by taking three courses in a single categorical
REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGY MINOR (17 hours)
--General Psych (PSYC 200) and Research Methods (PSYC 201)
--One 300 level course from any Category Series and its accompanying RATS course
-One 300/400 elective in psychology
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The two cars were spotted in the streets of London where they were joined by a number of other supercars that, apparently, are all owned by a strapping number of wealthy Middle Easterners that are a looking to have a good time.
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Each year the church adopts a specific charity for which we raise money through concerts and special events as well as our regular monthly coffee mornings. In alternate years we collect for a UK charity (usually with local involvement) and then an overseas charity (normally one with which the church has some links).
Church Charity 2014 – Changing Lives with HOPE Nottingham and The Friary, West Bridgford
HOPE Nottingham is based at the Boundary Road Community Centre in Beeston. It supports the local church to speak and live its mission, in unity, to see spiritual change in individuals and communities transformed.
The new project is 'Housing the Homeless' in co-operation with 'HOPE into ACTION'. Investors from local churches have invested in a house to accommodate 2 homeless people. Hope into Action will manage and maintain the property acting as letting agent and landlord, also providing training and support. HOPE Nottingham will provide intense pastoral support through the 'Hope for Life' team. The financial support from Chilwell Road has contributed to the initial house set-up costs such as washing machine and freezer, and will support HOPE Nottingham's professional input for pastoral care and employment training.
Nigel Adams and Tony Richmond introduced HOPE Nottingham's new project.
The Friary is based at 46 Musters Road, West Bridgford. The stated objects of the Charity may be summarised as: the relief of poverty (in Rushcliffe and adjacent areas) caused through homelessness and unemployment through the provision of appropriate facilities; advancement of education through advice and counselling and information; provision of recreational activities in the interests of social welfare and improving the quality of life.
Robin Lund of The Friary and Sue Fry of Ladies' Circle
The total raised by September 22nd was £5775.33
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Church Charity 2013 – WaterAid
WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. The charity works with partners and influences decision-makers to maximise its impact.
WaterAid is an international non-governmental organisation. WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Together with improved hygiene, these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods, forming the first essential step in overcoming poverty.
WaterAid works with local partners, who understand local issues, and provides them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.
WaterAid also works locally and internationally to change policy and practice and ensure that water, hygiene and sanitation's vital role in reducing poverty is recognised.
Andy Taylor and Jackie Willems MBE introduced WaterAid. The Mayor of Broxtowe, Coun Iris White, presented the cheque to Jackie Willems and Tom Benn.
The total raised by December 31st was £15894.58
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Church Charity 2012 – Stonebridge City Farm
Stonebridge City Farm is a small slice of the countryside in the heart of the City of Nottingham. Free to visit and open every day, the farm has animals both big and small; gardens and polytunnels where fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown, and honey is produced; a nature walk where you can see a number of wild birds and butterflies ; and amenities such as the café shop and toilets.
The farm was set up in the late 1970s and has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Its ideals include providing a much-needed green space, sustainable buildings, distinctive local identity and people who care and respect the community. The site is accessible to all – families with young children, people with disabilities, and parties from schools and colleges. You can just come for a while, perhaps to feed and pet some of the animals, or there are courses and special events for bee-keepers and people interested in horticulture.
'A huge thanks to everyone who saved coupons for Cash for the Community run by Nottingham Post and The Nottingham (Building Society). The farm came top in the education section and won £1,628.89.'
The total raised was £8684.77
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Church Charity 2011
Reap India (formerly Harvest India) is a Christian-based charity that works in the Andhra Pradesh region of India.
The Church is supporting two projects in the Tenali area of Andhra Pradesh: a daycare centre for Yanadhi children and a home for the elderly.
On Sunday 8th May we were pleased to welcome Sudheer Kumar to our morning service. Sudheer's mother was the founder of Harvest India, now Reap India, and Sudheer now runs the charity along with his brother Suresh. Sudheer showed pictures and told us about some of the work that the Reap India charity is involved with in the Andrha Pradesh area of South East India. Sudheer is passionate about the work in India and is extremely grateful to Chilwell Road for supporting Reap India as the church charity.
Following Sudheer's visit £2,000 has been sent to Reap India. This will be used at the Tananuku home for the elderly to provide lunch: at the moment they only have enough funds to provide breakfast. Sudheer is also hoping to get materials together for the children to start to be educated at the daycare centre that we are supporting.
Jenny Taylor and Connie Pullan went out to India in August to work with the Reap India Charity for a fortnight.
The total raised was £11,744.44.
Ride & Stride for Reap India
On Saturday 10th September, as part of the "Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust" sponsored Ride & Stride event, Adrian Juffs and Andy Taylor had great fun visiting 23 different churches between Chilwell and Greasley, just north of Eastwood.
The ride took them a leisurely 7 hours, covered 38 miles and included the unexpected additional challenge of eating rather a lot of cakes and biscuits … well it would have been rude not to sample the home baking offered at each of the churches!
All money raised will be split 50:50 between the Church Charity (Reap India) and the work of the Historic Churches Trust.
Ride & Stride is an annual event and Adrian and Andy will be delighted to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining a similar ride next year. There are lots of churches to choose to visit so the cycle routes can be as long or short and as flat or as lumpy as you wish!
In 2010 the Women's Friendship Group for Asylum-seekers and Refugees was chosen as the UK charity. It provides a day-centre with crèche facilities at the Vine Centre in Hyson Green, Nottingham for women who have very little other support. One of our members, Helena Bandoo, runs the Group, and several others are directly involved. It operates under the financial umbrella of Nottingham Refugee Action.
In 2009 the (overseas) church charity was Casa Alianza which works with Street Children and Homeless Young People in Central America.