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In the days after the ASPCA rescued Tyra from a Kentucky puppy mill, she was afraid of everything. When our behavior team touched the tiny Papillon during an evaluation, she shut down, paralyzed with fear. One glimpse of a child-size doll sent her reeling in terror. She was even too scared to eat.
Our behavior team knew it wouldn't be easy, but they were determined to help Tyra. Our experts devised a program to treat her fear, hoping against hope that she would come out of her shell and learn to trust.
After a few months of treatment, the behavior team evaluated Tyra again. The results were thrilling, and we caught it on tape:
Tyra "seemed like a different dog," remembers Kristen Collins, ASPCA Director of Anti-Cruelty Behavior Rehabilitation. "She approached us tail wagging, clearly eager to interact. She seemed to enjoy petting, played with a toy and investigated the doll. In short, she had transformed into a dog that was ready to enjoy her new life in a loving adoptive home."
Seeing Tyra's improvement, Collins and her colleagues were inspired; they knew their rehabilitation methods were effective, and that the time was right to launch the rehabilitation center they'd wanted to create for years.
Last month we opened the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey. At this first-of-its-kind facility, we're treating dogs like Tyra who are rescued from puppy mills and other cruelty situations, giving them the time and intensive support they need but can't get anywhere else.
After her rehabilitation, Tyra was transferred to D.C.'s Washington Animal Rescue League for adoption. Though still a bit fearful, Tyra was ready to enjoy life as a family dog—and that's exactly what she's doing right now. Today she lives in Maryland and is cherished every day.
"Tyra is a wonderful dog!" her mom tells us. "I am so happy that ASPCA gave her another chance at life and to be happy."
We are so excited to help more dogs like Tyra at our rehab center—and we hope you'll read the story of Pepper, one of the first dogs receiving treatment there. Watch the ASPCA blog for updates on this groundbreaking initiative and, if you can, make a gift to the ASPCA to be a part of our work.
Sometimes pets come into our lives when we least expect them to. Sharon O'Connell shared the following story about rescuing two of her four special kitties, Dymphna and Pepper, when both were in desperate need of a safe and loving home.
Dymphna's Story
On a summer Saturday three years ago, I went to drop off my recycling and garbage when a little furry kitty ran past me. I had never seen this kitty before, and the attendant said someone must have dropped her off the previous night. I tried to go up to her, but she kept running back and forth from recycling bin to bin. Frantic that I could not take her home with a busy day ahead, I vowed to come back.
That Monday after work, I put some tasty tuna fish in a cat carrier, waited for her to go in and eat, and then rushed her to the vet. After they took blood tests, they came back to tell me she was disease-free and in much need of fattening up. When I arrived home, I knew what I wanted to name her—Dymphna, after the princess Saint Dymphna of Ireland, because of her calmness and kindness. To this day, Dymphna is the sweetest kitty, constantly seeking love and attention from us and the other kitties. She is my littlest angel. She is kindest cat I have ever met in my life.
Pepper's Story
A year ago, I received a phone call from a local vet attendant pleading with me to find a home for a 14-year-old kitty—someone had dropped her off because she did not get along with their new kitten. I immediately called a friend, and she agreed to take the senior kitty. Soon, my friend moved, and Miss Pepper became mine! It took a few months to adjust, but she is doing fine with my three other kitties—especially Dymphna who was the first to accept her.
Pepper is now 15-years-old, and is experiencing so many new things in her later years. She is so soft, and even hugs me and holds me tight with her paws when I hold her. Every day we walk together in the yard, and to have been able to see her smell the grass and flowers—probably for the first time in her life—melted my heart. She is my comfort girl, and I vow to make her final years great ones.
Did you adopt or rescue a pet? Send us your story at [email protected].
We are thrilled to share with you that on Monday, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), David Vitter (R-LA) introduced the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act in the U.S. Senate.
This legislation, which is also being considered in the House, would make it a federal offense to attend an organized animal fight and impose additional penalties for bringing a child to a fight.
The Senate passed identical legislation during the last session of Congress, so we have high hopes that it will do so again—but we need your help! The bill didn't become law last year because it stalled in the House, even with over half the House supporting it. We need to remind all Members of Congress that protecting animals from barbaric fighting ventures is important to their constituents.
Ask your two U.S. senators to support and cosponsor this important anti-fighting legislation! Please visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to send a quick email to your senators—as well as to your representative in the U.S. House—urging them to make this the year that we finally close a major loophole in our federal animal cruelty law.
Grab an orange party hat and all the birthday candles you can find—today is the ASPCA's 147th birthday! We're thrilled to celebrate 147 years of our work for animals, beginning when our founder, Henry Bergh, first spoke up for animals in Civil War-era New York. Bergh, a gifted speaker with friends in high places, rallied people to the cause and succeeded in getting the New York State Legislature to pass the charter incorporating the ASPCA on April 10, 1866. Nine days later, the first effective anti-cruelty law was passed and, with a team of three, the ASPCA began working to enforce it. By the time Bergh died in 1888, 37 of the 38 states in the Union had passed anti-cruelty laws.
We've accomplished a great deal since then, and we're working every day to assist animals nationwide. Help us celebrate by going orange for animals this April for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and if you're in New York City, keep an eye out for the Empire State Building to glow orange in honor of the ASPCA on April 11!
At just 10 years old, Ayden P. of Las Vegas, Nevada, has already made a huge impact for animals. For his birthday this year, Ayden decided to use his birthday party as a fundraiser for the ASPCA, and asked that his friends and family members donate to our organization in lieu of gifts. This special young philanthropist raised $600 for animals during his birthday fundraiser!
We couldn't be more honored that Ayden chose to support our life-saving mission for animals in need. This was Ayden's fourth birthday party fundraiser: Since 2010, he has raised funds for the Red Cross, the Shade Tree, a local shelter for women and children, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Ayden also shows his commitment to animals by visiting a local pet rescue shelter, Little Friends, with his Aunt Pauline. He has previously volunteered with PetSmart's PAWS program, an adoption program for cats. Ayden also has a plump yellow Lab named Fudge.
Ever thought of asking for donations to a great cause instead of gifts? Consider creating an ASPCA Tribute page to celebrate your special event by helping animals in need.


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"This hearty, vegetable lasagna is the only lasagna my husband will eat. We love it!!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we do."
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1 (16 ounce) package
lasagna noodles
1 pound
fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup
chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup
chopped onion
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
2 (26 ounce) jars
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1 (15 ounce) container
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4 cups
shredded mozzarella cheese
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Finally! A veggie lasagna I like. I added thawed and drained frozen spinach to the ricotta mixture (what is lasagna without spinach?), and I also followed other suggestions and added about 3/4 cup each of finally chopped carrot, broccoli, and zucchini. It was great. This recipe has become my mainstay for veggie lasagna. Thanks!
This is a decent base recipe, but the proportion of the ingredients I felt was way off. A whole package of lasagna was way too much. I used 12 noodles total. I also felt 2 jars of pasta sauce would have totally drowned this lasagna, and I am a huge sauce fan and tend to use more than others. 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 was more like it. It also lacked spice, and I added several spices to the veggies while cooking them (garlic salt, onion powder, onion salt, garlic salt, parsley). I also used different veggies since I hate mushrooms: 1 red pepper, 1 onion, 1 zucchini and 1 package of microwaved frozen chopped spinach. I'm always trying to lighten things up a bit so I used reduced fat (not fat free) cheeses and only used 1 egg and it was really good.
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I love the basic concept of this recipe, but did make a few changes. I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil. Also, I loaded up on additional veggies such as chopped spinach as well as shredded zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots. Instead of making one large tray, I divided into 10 small bread pans for individual portions and froze half of them for later quick meals. L-o-v-e-d this....
This was excellent! I was VERY skeptical when I was making this because my family are total carnivores but honestly we didnt miss the meat at all. I read a lot of the reviews and made the following modifications: I used 1/2 a box of lasagna noodles. I reduced the mushrooms from 1 pound to 8 oz,in addition to the green bell pepper I added 1 large carrot shredded, and 1 medium sized zucchini chopped. I sauteed all of this & added 1.5 jars of spaghetti sauce (which I doctored up w/ season salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar & fresh basil etc to taste.) I layered like this: sauce in the bottom of pan, noodles, ricotta cheese mixture -- which I added dry parseley to (approximately 1/2 tablespoon) and then I did a light layer of fresh chopped spinach and then the suace mixture and I repeated that. I topped mine w/ mozzarella instead of parmesan. It was really good. My changes SEEM like a lot but they are really small nuances that I added so my family would love. They didnt even realize the amount of veggies they were eating. Everyone loved it. I made meatballs on the side for an extra but didnt even need them.
this was totally great. Added spinach, celery, zucchini, stewed Italian style tomatoes and a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce; with the extra liquid it was able to simmer longer so the flavor really developed. Everyone at dinner loved it.
I think the result of this recipe really depends on the spaghetti sauce. I made the mistake of using a generic brand sauce, which made this dish only average. Will use homemade or quality sauce next time!
This lasagna was delicious! I am not usually impressed with vegetable lasagna, but this recipe had a great taste. I left out the mushrooms, and reduced the amount of mozzarella because of cholesterol consciousness, and still the recipe was fantastic. This recipe is just as tasty made in advance and baked for 1/2 the time and refrigerated for up to 3 hours; then cook the other 1/2 time just before you serve it. I tried this so I could spend time with my company instead of being tied to the kitchen, and it worked well.
Very delish! And healthy. You can use just about any veggies you want. I used portabella mushroom, carrots, fresh baby spinach, red onion and bell pepper. I tossed all my veggies together in a bowl with some fresh parsley and minced garlic, then spread them out on a baking stone and roasted them in the over at 400 for 25-30 min. The veggies had a nice crisp still to them and not too mushy that way but it was enough to remove the moisture that can make your lasagna soupy, then I just layered the sauce, veggies without mixing them together. Oh I made my own tomato sauce and made it chunky with some diced tomatoes.
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I have these rough little bumps on my upper arms. My doctor says they are something called keratosis pilaris and there's no cure. I'm embarrassed when I wear short-sleeved T-shirts. What should I do?
- Tamsin*
Keratosis pilaris (sometimes called "chicken skin") is a fairly common skin condition. It's a hardening of a tiny area of the skin around hair follicles that causes small scattered, sometimes reddish bumps on the skin. Keratosis pilaris usually happens on the arms and thighs.
Like acne, keratosis pilaris is a lot more common around puberty, with half or more of all teens affected. Often, it goes away as a person grows older. It also tends to come and go — for example, someone might notice it more in winter than in summer.
Keratosis pilaris is genetic. So if you have it, chances are a family member has it too (or had it when he or she was younger). It's not an infection, though, and it's not contagious.
Keratosis pilaris has no effect on health. It doesn't hurt and usually doesn't itch. Although it's not uncomfortable, some people do feel embarrassed about it. It's very likely that you notice the condition a lot more than other people do, though.
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NFL Hall Of Famers In The Albany Area For Dinner & Golf
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The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC or ACCJC, WASC), requires
student learning outcomes assessment as part of the accrediting
ACCJC specifically requires colleges to reach "Sustainable
Continuous Quality Improvement" by achieving these goals:
- Student learning outcomes and assessment are ongoing, systematic and used for continuous quality improvement.
- Dialogue about student learning is ongoing, pervasive and robust.
- Evaluation of student learning outcomes processes.
- Evaluation and fine-tuning of organizational structures to support student learning is ongoing.
- Student learning improvement is a visible priority in all practices and structures across the college.
- Learning outcomes are specifically linked to program reviews.
There are three kinds of outcomes at CCSF: Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), Administrative Unit Outcomes (AUOs), and Student Service Outcomes (SSOs)
SLOs exist at multiple levels, generally at different levels of
detail. SLOs are learning outcomes that we expect students to receive
after they have completed a class, program, degree, or path of study
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Although the initial impetus for assessment began with SLOs, all areas of the college, including services, can benefit from setting outcomes they want achieved by their work (outcomes that those they serve will achieve). Thus outcomes assessment (rather than just SLO assessment) is the language we use to describe all levels of our efforts across the college.
Outcomes are developed and assessments take place for the following areas:
Student Learning Outcomes (for courses, instructional
programs, counseling, and workshops). Example: after a students
have completed this workshop, they will be able to identify
appropriate and relevant scholarship opportunities.
Student Service Outcomes (for additional services provided to
students such as transcript procurement, registration, and financial
aid). Examples: students can easily access transcripts and
receive them in a timely manner.
- Admininstrative Unit Outcomes (for services provided to faculty, staff, vendors, external organizations, etc. to produce an environment of learning for our students)
SLOs, further defined
SLOs are measurable cognitive, psychomotor, or affective skills or knowledge acquired by students as part of the overarching goals of a course, program, or counseling unit.
Courses, instructional programs, and counseling programs have SLOs. Some course SLOs should be aligned with the program SLOs to which the course belongs. Some course SLOs will be aligned with a degree or certificate program, some with an institutional-level program (like General Education), while still others may belong to both a degree or certificate and also an institutional-level program. Note: some course-level SLOs will be required for transfer agreements and articulation. It is not necessary for every course SLO to fit every course use.
For more information on assessing SSOs and AUOs, please refer to the handbook chapter covering these topics. The rest of the handbook is focussed on SLOs.
All people involved in higher education care about the results of the instruction they provide to students. The WASC standard formalizes this concern into a concrete process. It asks faculty, department chairs, and administrators to document the ways in which they are assessing the results of student learning and then use that knowledge to improve the instructional process.
Using the assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning is a joint responsibility of faculty, administrators, and staff. All have a role to play. The Student Learning Outcomes Committee is charged with facilitating the process of developing and assessing SLOs and providing information and support to academic and non-instructional departments as they work to meet the timetable established by the College and WASC.
At the course, program, and student service level, departments are responsible for identifying student learning outcomes, assessing the results, and making decisions about what actions to take once the results have been analyzed. Departments should decide if the best way to assess outcomes is through shared assessment tools or coordination of different assessment tools. Individual faculty members have a professional responsibility to contribute to the overall SLO efforts of the department.
Departments are aided in this process through two channels: the course outline approval process in Curriculum Committee and Program Review. When a proposal for a new course or program or for modification of an existing course or program comes before the Curriculum Committee, members will assist faculty in reviewing the SLOs and the proposed assessment tools. During Program Review, departments will document summarize the highlights of changesthe results of SLO assessments and show in direction the department has taken in response to SLO assessment processes within their departmenthow improvements are being made in teaching and learning throughout the department as a result of these assessments.
All departments and their faculty are responsible for maintaining documentation of the data they have collected showing the results of the outcomes, and they will describe the changes called for by their analysis of the data.
Administrators are responsible for supporting faculty and departments in their assessment efforts and ensuring compliance with accreditation expectations. This responsibility includes ensuring opportunities exist for faculty and departments to receive training in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes; creating structures where the results of assessment can be reported; and for fostering institutional dialogue.


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Insulin tragedy of diabetic Cumbrian girl, 17
Published at 11:30, Tuesday, 06 March 2012
A talented young Cumbrian singer died just days before she was due to audition for The X-Factor.
Seventeen-year-old Bethany Durose, who had lived with type one diabetes since the age of eight, died after she accidentally overdosed on the insulin she was taking to control her condition.
Her devastated parents, Michael and Patricia, told an inquest yesterday that their daughter, known to friends and family as Beth, had been due to attend an audition for The X-Factor in Manchester on March 26 last year.
She had been allocated a timeslot for the reality show, they said, and planned to perform Eva Cassidy's Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
But tragedy struck the previous weekend when Beth was found unconscious at her home in Holmrook by her boyfriend, Daniel Whittle, and a group of concerned family members.
She was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital with extremely low blood sugar levels which had caused significant brain damage and died two days later, on March 21, when it was decided that her life-support machine should be turned off.
Coroner David Roberts ruled that Beth's death was an accident, after hearing evidence that she had struggled with her diabetes throughout her teenage years.
Mr and Mrs Durose revealed that their daughter "hated" the fact that she had the condition and was occasionally not as disciplined as she needed to be when it came to medicating herself.
Mrs Durose said: "She was fine when she was first diagnosed, but when she went to senior school things started to change.
"She just didn't want to be different and was often in denial."
Mrs Durose added that her daughter often neglected to take blood tests and injections during the day, preferring instead to administer a larger dose of insulin at the end of the day. However, Mr and Mrs Durose said they noticed an improvement in Beth's outlook in the months before she died and she was set to begin a new medication regime that she felt would suit her better.
Mr Durose said: "She had started to realise that she needed to take control as she knew she would start to suffer complications if she didn't.
"She had really matured in the last few months."
Mr and Mrs Durose had gone on holiday to Malta – their first holiday without Beth – and took the first plane home when they learned Beth had gone into hospital.
"She was fine when we left her and we would not have gone if she hadn't been," said Mrs Durose. "We spoke on the phone just before we got on to the plane and exchanged messages while we were there.
"She said she was fine and told us to enjoy ourselves."
The coroner heard that on the night of the accidental overdose, Beth had argued with Mr Whittle, her boyfriend of two years, after a night out in the Lion & Lamb pub in Gosforth and had seemingly ended their relationship.
There was also evidence to suggest that during the day, Beth had been the victim of some verbal abuse, including one unpleasant message on Facebook.
However, Mr Roberts "completely" ruled out the possibility that Beth had intended to harm herself.
He concluded: "It is clear that she was very anti the diabetes and reached total denial at points.
"However, she was coming to terms with it.
"She had decided to give herself a dose of insulin that she thought appropriate to counteract what she had done during the day, but this would be frowned upon by doctors and nurses.
"This proved to be an excessive dose that caused her entirely accidental death."
Mr Durose paid tribute to Beth saying: "From the messages we have received, it is obvious that Beth affected a lot of people during her short life, and that a significant light has now been lost to the world."
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A hip dislocation occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of place within the socket of the pelvic bone. This ball and socket form the hip joint.
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Hip dislocations are relatively rare and severe injuries. They are often associated with femur or
pelvic fractures. A normal hip joint is stable and strong. A hip dislocation can only occur when a strong force is applied to the hip joint.
Factors that can increase your chance of developing this condition include:
Symptoms include:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how the injury occurred. An exam of your your hip and leg will be done.
Images may be taken of your bones. This can be done with:
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The doctor will manipulate the thigh and leg. This is to try to put the ball of the femur back into the hip socket. You may be given medications to relax, such as:
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When you are ready, you should begin range of motion exercises to keep your hip joint flexible as recommended by your doctor.
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Purdue CIBER supports development of the first website and podcast series devoted to the teaching of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). "TeachingIFRS.com" meets the growing and unmet need for web based educational resources in this important International Accounting subject area. Professor Mark Holtzblatt of Roosevelt University, Chicago Illinois, was awarded a CIBER outreach grant for the creation of this unique website and educational video podcast series specifically dedicated to IFRS instruction. Please click on the image below to link to the website.
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Six Sentence Sunday Moonshell Beach preview #1
Thanks to all who helped make On Lavender Lane hit #9 on the New York Times bestseller list and stay on the printed list for 4 wks!
Moving on after two hectic weeks away from Six Sunday, here are this week's six sentences from the opening of Moonshell Beach, Shelter Bay #4, out July 3rd:
Belying the song lyrics about it never raining in California, a dark gray sky was weeping onto the black Suburban's windshield as Marine captain J. T. Douchett drove through rain-slicked streets to carry out his mission. A mission he'd been catapulted into a year ago. A mission without weapons, which, given that every Marine was a rifleman, was not one he'd prepared for at Officer Candidates School, at the War College, or even during years of combat.
The rain was appropriate, he thought wearily, as he pulled into the parking lot of a Denny's restaurant. As tough as this assignment was, it always seemed a lot worse when a benevolent sun was shining and birds were singing.
But the first thing J.T. had learned at OCS was that every Marine was part of a larger picture, and the tradition of "Leave no Marine behind" was a sacred promise that went beyond the battlefield. . .
That's it for this week! One person who comments will receive an autographed copy of one of my Shelter Bay books: The Homecoming, One Summer, or On Lavender Lane. (Winner's choice.) The winner will be announced Monday here, on my Facebook page, and Twitter.
28 comments:
- Jessica Subject said...
Such an intriguing six to introduce this new novel. You set the atmosphere so vividly. Excellent! :)
- February 12, 2012 at 4:04 AM
- Kallypso Masters said...
Finally back to reading Six Sunday blogs after my month off and I came to see what you had for me as one of my first stops!
OMG--do we ever love Marines. This one is going to be #1 on the NYT list, I'm sure! And that was a great Six to tease us into waiting for the July release.
(On a personal note, my sister came home after three weeks in the hospital and is doing really well. Not getting back to work as soon as she wants to, but we're just happy the major tumors are gone. Next up, chemo again. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts for her.)
- February 12, 2012 at 6:14 AM
- Graylin Fox said...
You took me right there.. I'm intrigued.
- February 12, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- Sarah Ballance said...
Visual, intriguing scene. Wonderful six!
- February 12, 2012 at 7:37 AM
- Carrie Ann Ryan said...
Lovely way to introduce them. I want to know more about him since he had such dark issues in preview I read at the end of the last book.
- February 12, 2012 at 7:44 AM
- Veronica Scott said...
Anything to do with the USMC will be at the top of my list. Very engrossing and intriguing six. As always, a terrific snippet!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:33 AM
- Stacia Kelly said...
I love authors who have such a way with description that it truly pulls you into the scene. Wonderful job!
- February 12, 2012 at 9:43 AM
- Vivien Dean said...
Yay, new Shelter Bay this summer! Looking forward to the teases we'll get. :)
- February 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM
- Gayle said...
Great six!
- February 12, 2012 at 11:39 AM
- DeAnna Felthauser said...
I just love books about military men so you had me at Marines! ;-)
- February 12, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- JoAnn Ross said...
Thanks Jessica! There's something about a rainy day in Southern California I've always found evocative. Actually, I like rainy days everywhere. Which is probably why Ireland is one of my favorite places to visit and I live in the PNW. LOL
Hey Kally! Good to see you back! I love Marines, too. I donate every month to the Marine Graduation Foundation, to help ensure that no new Marine ever stands alone. Of course, I love all military heroes, but I can't write SEALS all the time. :) I'm so happy to hear about your sister! Do you think she'd like some books to read while she's resting at home? Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and we can talk about it.
- February 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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- February 12, 2012 at 2:36 PM
- JoAnn Ross said...
Thanks Graylin and Sarah!
Thanks Carrie Ann! The first few sixes will be from that excerpt. And yes, he's not so much suffering from PTSD, but just a bone deep sadness from that last mission. Which, btw, broke my heart as I was researching it. I can't imagine such a duty. But thank heavens there are people willing to do it.
Hey Veronica -- Thanks! I do love my Marines! In fact, we just put the Marine Graduation Foundation in our wills. Not that we plan them to inherit anytime soon, but it is one of the groups we contribute to every month.
- February 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM
- JoAnn Ross said...
Thanks Stacia! Years of writing category taught me the importance of setting the scene right away. :)
Vivien -- I'm looking forward to sharing! It's going through and selecting, trying to show characters, but not give away too much of the plot.
Thanks Gayle and DeAnna!
- February 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM
- Mary said...
Can't wait for the next book in the Shelter Bay series. Can't wait for the next six sentences of Moonshell Beach. Also love the cover for the book!
- February 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM
- JoAnn Ross said...
Thanks Mary! Isn't it a lovely cover? I sent the artist, who lives in AZ, a photography book of Oregon Coast scenes so he could get a feel for the location and I think he's been doing a fabulous job of capturing Shelter Bay! He's also given me the watercolor paintings, which are framed on my piano room wall.
- February 12, 2012 at 3:07 PM
- Alix said...
Wonderful introduction. I was there too. Great writing.
- February 12, 2012 at 3:18 PM
- Kate Meader said...
Wow, you sure pack a heck of a lot into those six sentences. I really felt like I was there (and now I feel I have much to learn about making every word count). Lovely six!
- February 12, 2012 at 3:21 PM
- Shari said...
Moonshell Beach sounds just as promising as your other Shelter Bay books. Love the cover
- February 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM
- Ginger Simpson said...
Love, love your analogy about the dark gray sky weeping. Can't wait to read more.
- February 12, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Looking forward to your next book!
- February 12, 2012 at 4:25 PM
- Jessica K said...
It's obvious here why your novels are so successful! Great six.
- February 12, 2012 at 5:15 PM
- Layna Pimentel said...
Ack! The release is so far away!!
Fabulous intro to the latest addition of the Shelter Bay series, Jo Ann!
- February 12, 2012 at 5:29 PM
- Sadie Hart said...
You had me at Marines, too! Love this opening, and now my interest is piqued. I wonder what this mission is, but I definitely see his point. I always hate going to do something I'd rather not, when the sun is shining and it's a glorious day. I'd much rather have it be dark and dreary to fit my mood. :-p Hope his mission doesn't turn out as bad as he thinks.
- February 12, 2012 at 5:49 PM
- Sharon Cullen said...
Loved this line --> As tough as this assignment was, it always seemed a lot worse when a benevolent sun was shining and birds were singing.
- February 12, 2012 at 5:55 PM
- Cindy Carroll said...
Very intriguing six! I'm hooked and want to know more. Great description.
- February 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM
- girlygirlhoosier52 said...
So glad to learn of a new Shelter Bay... great intro...
- February 13, 2012 at 6:31 AM
- Quilt Lady said...
Oh wow love the six they make me want to read this book right now. Love you books anyway.
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Honam Petrochemical (Seoul), following months of speculation, has confirmed that it is out of a previously announced multi-billion dollar petrochemical joint venture project at Mesaieed, Qatar. Honam has been notified by Qatar Petroleum (QP) that due to the high increase in costs, poor availability of project finance and the global economic crisis last year, the project will not go ahead, sources tell CW. The project, contrary to reports, has not been stopped because of a shortage of feedstocks. Honam's project, which was to be based 50-50 on naphtha and ethane...
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The crisis in educational financing
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The crisis in educational financing
Yesterday I spent quality time with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. As we were catching up on things, we got started talking about the economy and naturally this lead to some discussion about how we're personally dealing with it.
He mentioned his students loans and how they were affecting his life. One loan, from the government, was manageable at around $12,000. The others, from several private sources, were over $100,000. His monthly payments are around $1200 a month and $800 of that going towards interest. Unlike a home loan, this debt cannot be absolved through bankruptcy or from walking away from the house and letting the bank take it over. this is something that he's committed to for the rest of his life, rain or shine.
To top it off, he's working at a job that pays $3 an hour less than what he was doing before he went to school.
Check out this article about how big business in getting into education and how its affecting things at the colleges they take over.
Subprime for students: A default deluge
For-profit colleges are the fastest-growing sector of education, but will the federal aid that pours into these schools have results similar to the mortgage meltdown?
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Co ... eluge.aspx
And here's another one that suggests students not go to college at all because of the heavy financial burden involved.
Is it worth it to go to college?
Daunting debt makes some wary of higher education
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38561562/ns ... ?gt1=43001
As an educator and owner of my own school, I feel very strongly that people interested in pursuing a career in animation shouldn't have to pay for it for the rest of their lives. I believe in alternatives to the high priced institutions that require emerging artists to go into debt that is so immense they may never be able to pay it off.
To be sure, the expenses involved in operating a school are daunting, but when the school is paying more for their marketing than they are for the educational program they offer, something's wrong. The first link I posted above deals with this kind of thing.
Is it necessary to go as much as $100,000 or more in debt to get into animation? Is it worth it?
Your input on this topic is welcome.
Daily Z
Re: The crisis in educational financing
Is it worth it? Not anymore...not with the resources that are available to you online. Even if you did want some kind of certificate or acknowledgment there are alternatives. Animation Mentor is a fraction of the price with 10 times the quality of education you'll find at most schools that are just after your money.
I don't regret going to school for one second. At the time, my options were limited. But now? There's just no way I'm going to pay that much for a continuing education. As an example, I wanted to learn to be a better photographer, so I went to an orientation at the local private art school. After listening to what the costs would be, I decided that it just wasn't worth it. ALL the information they're going to teach me is online, DVDs, books, forums, etc.
The future of education is online. You just have to look at the success of such schools as Animation Mentor and Lynda.com for proof.
Having said that, there is Cal Arts...with their track record of alumni being picked up by major studios, it makes it an attractive school to go to still. Going to CA gives you a huge advantage in getting into your dream job/studio. You'll be broke for a very long time, but yeah chances are you'll have a leg up on a lot of other just as qualified animation job seekers.
But with a little patience and a lot of hard work, you can get to the same destination without the weight of a $100,000 tuition on your shoulders.
Re: The crisis in educational financing
When I was in college many Moons ago I was paying one of the highest tuitions for an ivy league school. I was also working a full time job as an illustrator for the largest news service. I was lucky. I did see how many people were burdened and would be burdened with heavy college loans for a good part of their lives.
What some people were able to do was start their own businesses, take out personal loans and pay off their college debts. That gave them breathing room and put the debt in a different category. Investing any profits in paying off the debt restructure and in educating themselves for higher salary achievements etc.
A guy getting out of college and his girl likewise with $100k in debt each. Now they get married, buy a house. They're in the hole for upwards of $1 million. See the scam?
Jose is right about education being online. The sheer mass of tutorials and free stuff is overwhelming. You can get that education but can you get that certification that you do have it? That's what college is all about, certifying that you've passed the criteria of specific fields of study. Doesn't mean you will be an Einstein.
Business is still a game of what you know and whom you know.
I've said it before, artists need to know business and marketing skills so that they can establish a procedure of building wealth to safeguard themselves. Not wait for some studio sugar daddy. Do some marketing online, generate some healthy passive income and reinvest in more skills and services.
Re: The crisis in educational financing
I wonder if Einstein got into debt to be educated?
The problem with educational institutions is they are owned by big banks. The same institutions that put us into debt in other ways is the same infrastructure that educates us. No wonder we all chase the rubber dog sht, they have been in our heads since child hood. They programmed us to think in order to be educated we must be in debt, and then in order to function in society you must buy a house and car and have credit cards...all to be in debt. Its slavery IMHO.
But like religion, education is something that has been used to keep us divided, desperate and willing to do anything to get ours. When actually, like religion, education should be something to keep us united, empowered and willing to do anything to help each other.
Re: The crisis in educational financing
I'm reading Bite's post some ten days after he wrote it, and it nails much of how I feel about higher education; however, not all colleges are run by bad guys looking to use naive youngsters to get rich.
The real goal for young people today would be to focus on all the free information, previously under lock-and-key (as it was for me when I was in college) and use the parts that directly apply to whatever their objectives are to gain the advantages and succeed in the game. The key word, however, is FOCUS since much of the good stuff is encased in boring, stultifying conjecture!
Re: The crisis in educational financing
Bumping this up.
It's getting worse and worse for higher education in America.
State universities face deepening cuts
Growing budget problems mean even tenured professors could be at risk
By Kristina Dell
Wisconsin government workers aren't the only ones feeling the pinch because of budget cuts. Governors of cash-strapped states are now putting public colleges on the chopping block.
Forty-three states have cut higher education since the start of the recession in December 2007, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. And many states are now considering more drastic measures such as closing departments or entire campuses, curtailing student enrollment and laying off staff — even tenured professors.
Tuition hikes are inevitable, so students will be paying more for more crowded classrooms and fewer services.
Full article here.
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Count me in I that too!!!!!!!
Count me in I that too!!!!!!!
Well, I'm scared. I don't trust them to go with a good logo, especially considering that our current one is already great.
Digital I put them on helmets:
But, I am like you I love our current one maybe some change in colors like these:
or or this
1. Old school simple, 2. darker with orange blood eye, and 3. Black outline with auqamarine body.
Seriously, this logo we currently have is good just a tweak here and there and it's better. That's the best way to go. Plus, the uniform can go retro with all of them. GO DOLPHINS!!! Will see come April if they don't **** this up you never know it could be something like mine. We can only hope.
Of we pick tavon Austin at 12, it'll be like the can Cameron draft party.
Ill keep you guys posted on when I will be able to see the Logo, should see it 2 or 3 months before the actual unveiling


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Having pulled clear in sixth place in the standings, Force India are looking to continue their run in the points at this weekend's US GP...
Having pulled clear in sixth place in the standings, Force India are looking to continue their run in the points at this weekend's US GP...
Paul di Resta:
Q: Paul, twelve points for you from the last two races - you must be a happy man...
PdR: These results are a massive boost for everyone at Sahara Force India. In Abu Dhabi we played the long game and the strategy was spot on. We focussed more on the race set-up rather than one-lap pace and that was the key to making the one-stop strategy work. We've also got the car into the window that gives more consistency and confidence. Everything came together and it was a great team performance.
Q: Looking ahead to Austin, are you excited to be going back to the United States?
PdR: It's great to have a race there, especially at such an impressive facility. I still remember the huge crowd that came to the race last year and the amazing atmosphere. The place was absolutely packed and the whole city was very enthusiastic about Formula One. We go there with high hopes and will try and build on the performance of Abu Dhabi.
Q: Which part of the track do you enjoy the most?
PdR: Sector one stands out for me. It's very similar to the Maggots and Becketts sequence at Silverstone and the fast chicanes work the car and tyres really hard. It's a very enjoyable part of the lap and those corners really show you the potential of a Formula One car. The rest of the lap is quite open with a great flow. A lot of the corners are off-camber, too, which adds another challenge.
Adrian Sutil:
Q: Adrian, how are you feeling after two races in the points?
AS: It's good to be scoring points again. It's not been easy and we've taken some brave decisions with the strategy and that paid us back. But at the same time you always want to improve and there are still some areas with the car balance where we can make some gains. Hopefully we can make some progress so that I feel more comfortable in Austin.
Q: Will this be your first visit to Austin?
AS: Yes, but I've spent time in America before. I've been to a few of the big cities: New York, Los Angeles and Miami, but never to Texas. I hear it's a beautiful place with a lot happening so it sounds like a great location. I've heard lots of good things about the Circuit of The Americas, too.
Q: You've driven the track on a simulator. What did you think of the layout?
AS: It's a very unusual lap with a big variation of corners. The first sector is interesting with so many turns one after the other and it looks like there are some nice high-speed corners. The feedback I've heard is very positive and everyone says it's smooth and enjoyable to drive. From what I've seen it appears to be one of the better new generation tracks so I'm looking forward to getting there and trying it for myself.
Vijay Mallya, team owner:
Q: Dr Mallya, sum up the mood after two races with double points finishes...
VM: I'm very pleased with the last couple of races. As in the first part of the season, we've recaptured our form and maximised car performance. We've managed the last two races very well and taken a different approach with the strategy. In Abu Dhabi we were the only team to achieve a one-stop race with both cars, which was a bold decision. We managed to pull off the perfect strategy and picked up the rewards.
Q: The team's position in the championship is now looking much stronger...
VM: We're certainly in better shape, but will never take anything for granted. We've scored 15 points in two races and we now have some breathing space behind us. But we won't change our approach heading to Austin. We will go there focussed on closing the gap to fifth place, which is just 18 points.
Q: What are your expectations for the United States Grand Prix?
VM: I think everybody was impressed by our first visit to Austin last year. The race was a real success and it's great to see the interest from such an important market. We were in the points last year and we go there determined to get some more this year.


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2003: Led the team in goals (10), assists (7), and points (27) for the second consecutive year ... recorded a total of three game-winning goals including the game winner in ETSU�s 2-1 win over Western Carolina ... one of five Bucs to play and start in all 18 games of the season ... named to the All-SoCon second team ... tabbed as a member of the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV women�s soccer first team for her performance on the field and in the classroom ... earned dean�s list honors and was named to the SoCon Honor Roll for the 2003-04 academic year.
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Prep: Four-year letterwinner at New Bern High School... holds school record in assists with 43... an all-conference pick three times... voted Player of the Year in the conference as a senior... helped lead her team to a N.C. State Cup Championship in 2002 ... member of the CASL Elite team and N.C. ODP team ... all-region twice and was named to the North Carolina all-state team in her final season... selected to play on the North Carolina East All-Star team ... also involved in swimming, softball, and holds a red-black belt in karate.
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Lower Mainland civic politicians voted last week to oppose the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline twinning and call for an overhaul of recent dispatch changes slowing ambulance response times many calls.
Those were among the resolutions passed at the Lower Mainland Local Government Association that will be forwarded to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this fall.
The vote opposing Kinder Morgan's proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion – which would triple oil pipeline capacity through the Lower Mainland and result in a five-fold jump in outbound oil tanker traffic – narrowly passed in a standing vote at the conference in Whistler.
Some cities, like Vancouver and Burnaby, already outright oppose the project, while others await more information through the National Energy Board's review.
Lower Mainland delegates also voted for a resolution calling for an effective patient-centred emergency response service using fire, rescue and ambulance services working together.
It cited an "unprecedented downloading of costs and risk onto local government first responders" by the controversial move last fall to downgrade various non-urgent 911 calls for dispatch by ambulance at routine speeds, without lights and sirens.
Cities and fire departments complain it's meant much longer ambulance waits for many patients, although provincial emergency health officials contend it's allowed faster response to the most urgent calls, with less risk of traffic crashes caused by high-speed ambulances.
New Westminster Coun. Chuck Puchmayr, the new president of the LMLGA, said part of the problem is a shortage of ambulance paramedics in the Lower Mainland, as well as chronic congestion in the region's hospitals.
"The hospitals are bursting at the seams with emergency patients and paramedics are not able to get back into the queue to respond to these other calls," Puchmayr said. "They're waiting there with patients to legally transfer them over to emergency department staff. And that's causing a huge delay."
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LMLGA delegates also voted to strongly oppose development of the proposed Fraser Surrey Docks coal export terminal and the planned expansion of Neptune Terminals in North Vancouver until Port Metro Vancouver conducts formal hearings and orders a more comprehensive health impact assessment on coal dust dangers.
"The chief medical health officer of Fraser Health has been calling for this for quite some time," noted Port Moody Coun. Rick Glumac, who also serves on the LMLGA executive. "It seems to me to be a perfectly reasonable request."
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