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Police officers on the Intercounty Connector issued about 10 speeding citations and warnings per day during the past three months, according to data from the Maryland Transportation Authority.
The 18-mile tolled freeway is patrolled by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, who enforce laws around the state at sites such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Montgomery County Councilman Philip M. Andrews (D-Dist. 3) of Gaithersburg said he heard from several constituents that "police officers are ticketing speeders aggressively" on the ICC.
Sgt. Jonathan Green, public information officer for the MDTA Police, said it was difficult to tell if the number of speeding tickets issued on the ICC could be considered high or low because many factors influence traffic.
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Weekday traffic on the ICC averaged about 22,000 trips per day in December, according to MDTA data. That exceeded MDTA's projected number of trips, 20,598. From October through December, 887 citations and warnings were issued for speeding on the ICC.
Few roads compare to the ICC in the Washington, D.C., area. On the 15-mile Dulles Toll Road in Virginia, about the same length as the ICC, traffic numbers are higher.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority spokesperson Rob Yingling said about 100,000 tolls are registered on the road daily. Drivers are tolled twice if they enter the road from the Beltway, then take an exit; they are tolled once if they enter the road through a ramp and then take an exit. Individual vehicle traffic is not measured, Yingling said.
And while the MWAA police force mainly patrols the Dulles Toll Road, Fairfax County and Virginia's state police also may enforce laws there. Montgomery County and Capital Park Police use the ICC frequently, but only the MDTA Police issue warnings and citations, Green said.
Local officials, including Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, have called for the state to raise the speed limit on the ICC from 55 to 60 mph. The MDTA is performing an initial evaluation to determine whether raising the limit would be safe.
After the authority studies single-vehicle accidents on the ICC, it will release the evaluation to the public in early February, MDTA spokesperson John Sales said.
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The role of radiologists (physicians who specialize in diagnostic imaging) has evolved as technology has become more sophisticated. "Interventional" radiologists have the advanced training to "intervene," or participate, in medical procedures. Bridgeport Hospital has been among the first hospitals in Connecticut to introduce many interventional radiology procedures. These procedures, which are an alternative to radical surgery for many patients, include:
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"A vast number of congregational leaders know that when they deal with evolution, they are also dealing with job security."- Joel Hunter
If you read Ecclesiastes carefully, Solomon is not saying that knowledge and learning are bad; he's saying they're incomplete.
In the early 1700s, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz famously disagreed about whether God periodically "corrected" the orbits of the planets. Why their disagreement matters for today's debates about God and evolution.
Evangelicals are skeptical of space exploration—but can pastors change this from the pulpit?
From 2012: Many secular and many evangelical voices agree on one 'truism'—that if you are an orthodox Christian with a high view of the authority of the Bible, you cannot believe in evolution in any form at all. New Atheist authors such as Richard Dawkins and creationist writers such as Ken Ham seem to have arrived at consensus on this.
The former chair of the Harvard University physics department muses on how faith gives meaning to his scientific work.
The story of the Genesis Rock reminds us of how biblical and scientific accounts, despite their different purviews and purposes, remain inexorably linked in our understanding of origins.
Are black holes in trouble? Could life have come from space? What do we know about the religious lives of Indian scientists? Find the answers to these questions and more.
This week's news features volcanoes, skeletons, and stars, as well as a thought-provoking new book from InterVarsity press.
From science and religion blogs: quantum uncertainty and God, the remarkable fact that we have come to understand our place in the created order, and the role of theology in making wise choices about the use of technology.
Everyone is so worried about success and getting this or that honorable diploma—the people here are smart and understand many complex things perfectly—but it's a long distance from the head to the heart.
God could have created a fertile planet miraculously in an instant, but when we look carefully at the physical evidence, it appears that the earth has a longer history as part of the universe.
All of you who do science, all of you who teach or research or you're involved in engineering or medicine or education, or biology or chemistry or physics—you are doing a noble thing. You are thinking God's thoughts after him. … You are obeying God's command given way back in Genesis to exercise dominion, to learn about, to be curious and discover and steward the earth.
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Astronomers have many different methods for measuring the age of various objects in the universe, and they all support ages of billions of years, not thousands. Even if the assumptions of one or two methods were faulty, it is highly unlikely that all of the methods would be affected.
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First post here, I've been lurking a very long time, anyways I bought a weld mark (I'm fairly certain it's a Victor rebrand) medium duty oxy-acetylene welding torch about 10 months ago and I used it for a couple months till it got too cold and snowy outside to weld (I have to open the garage door to weld) ,anyway so I went to go use it other day and I smelled that lovely acetylene smell when I opened up the regulator, after much testing with soap and then swapping out the hoses I've found that it is in fact the regulator and not the hoses that seems to be leaking. So my question would be does anyone know what can cause a regulator to do this? I haven't even touched the thing since I last used it in fall 2008 and it wasn't leaking when I put it away.
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The regulator sat for 5-6 months? the hose is tight to the Regs.?
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Is there a cure for bipolar disorder? Will we ever overcome the stigma?
I, like you John, have chosen to help others by admitting and talking about the problems of my past and how I overcame them. Mine is the other extreme of bipolar mania. Bipolar disorder is not a curse if you can learn how to manage it. If you can constructively channel the energy previously trapped in the illness it can become your greatest asset. I believe I have done this and, to give hope to others, I speak about in my DVD called 'ON THE EDGE OF MADNESS - Living well with bipolar." Ask for order form at firstname.lastname@example.com. I was told I had to be on medicaton for the rest of my life and now, years later, when I tell people I manage my life without medication they say I must have been wrongly diagnosed or that I will relapse. It wasn't easy and I had some wise help but with detremination and focus I have retrained myself into a stable and balanced life style which takes a lot of discipline and self honouring. Maybe it's not a cure but it's certainly management and maybe that's what we all need. As for stigma, talking and understanding helps to overcome the fear of what people don't know how to handle. The people I know who have been mentally unstable are also very sensitivity, creativity and have great intellegence - that's not something to be embarrased about, rather proud of unusual assets.
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Jun 23 2011: I worked with adults highly affected by type I. One woman had a hx of at least one strong manic episode per yr that caused hospitalization. When she talked about stability, having to leave work, worrying if the event would change the way others, co-workers, neighbors, etc. viewed her from then on, I felt for her. I work with a lot of teens now & some with BP, type II mostly. Accepting this may be causing their depression & behind some of their anger & frustration when they can't let things go & argue, fight, & at times end up with legal charges, mostly related to assault, domestic or otherwise, Is very hard. I think they feel very hopeless at first when it becomes clear & that it has a strong biological component. In the case of whether to use medications or not? I usually try to generalize this decision to the same one I have to see many others, with many disorders (whether they have organic or environmental or situational components affecting the degree of the symptoms) make. I relate an empowerment philosophy whereby they can use many ways to help them with this, increased knowledge, awareness, tracking their moods and changes in them to try to look for patterns, using relaxation or thought blockers or other therapeutic techniques to mediate or mitigate changes. I know that anything can happen in terms of how their illness plays out & they may manage well. However, at times when a person continues to essentially be miserable & or toughing out what is well beyond what you'd expect anyone to handle alone, or stuck d/t guilt/shame at having the illness etc. which is uncomfortable to see in a person's life. I suggest they talk to a psychiatrist & discuss medications. It may be short term. But I tell them my hope they have some times with clearity, & able to engage other ways to manage this. I also discuss stigma & that if medications are needed long term & increase their quality of life, accept that vs. the affect it has on them & others who they care about.Jul 9 2011: I doubt that the mental illness stigma will ever cease to exist. You cannot change the minds of people that being bipolar makes you in some sense 'crazy'. But perhaps if people who are bipolar like me, show how gifted we are because of our "abnormalities", then perhaps the stigma will start to shift. People whom I meet that are particularly intellectual or creative many times turn out to be bipolar and this makes me very excited. Perhaps psychiatry and psychology should work on encouraging the talents of bipolar people and enrich the world of medicine, art, culture.
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I spent 10 years on medications and never had lasting relief. I finally made the decision to stop taking medication and follow a diet, exercise and life strategy that took me a year to plan before I titrated myself off medications. I researched which foods had which effects on neurotransmitters, read stories from others who did it, emailed prominent bipolar experts, etc. I experimented with the foods, types of exercise and different ways to slightly structure my time to prevent mood switches. It worked. Just recently I went back to see the research/psychiatrist clinical director at an Ivy League medical center where I once received my psychiatric treatment. He evaluated me and then told me that he considered me in "remission". He also told me that medications only work for 50% of the population, that often times those not on medication still have mood switches, but they are much slower and sometimes less intense. Medications change the cycling pattern, but do not cure it, he said.
I am now going back to this same school for Neuroscience and perhaps medical school so I can study alternative treatments on the brain. I have also been helping to coach people SAFELY get off of their medicines, listen to themselves and guidance in designing exercise and nutrition programs. I am still learning, but have gone from a chronic mental patient to a happy and fulfilled human being.Jun 17 2011: Is there a cure for Bi-Polar, depression, schizophrenia? It depends how you look at illness or dis-ease in general.Until the medical profession starts to recognise that we are all energy, both physically and emotionally, there will be no progress. Using a chemical cosh is not the answer, as there are many people who have been on medication for years, but not cured.Alternative therapies are helpful, but not always the answer. I suffered from depression for many years without any respite even though I was prescribed medication and psychotherapy. My cure was discovering food intolerance as the cause. This is an area that is always overlooked, yet is very easy, and cheap to find out.I will not go into details, as these can be found on the Internet. However, recently, I have looking at the effects of deep seated emotional traumas,destructive cellular memories,and negative images on cancer and mental health. These can be buried so deep that one cannot even remember them. They, and our thoughts, are all energy and can impinge on our physical and mental bodies in a negative way, causing dis-ease.I fel that there should be more research into this area, rather than relying on palliative chemical means
Jun 25 2011: I agree more research should be done, but for some, it is just a chemical inbalance, and they need the pills or chemicals presribed. If that has to be the first choice for most people, you can tell after a few months if they won't work, but make sure you are weaned off of them so you don't have negative effects. You know yourself more than any doctor will, but you may need help from one. You will be able to find out what's best for you, but no matter what choice it may take months for one to know that their choice is really effective.Jun 14 2011: Hi would love to have you stop by our ongping discussion on bi-polar remission..review what is there anad comment.
Will join you here as well.
Jul 9 2011: Hi Lindsay,
If there are any conversations on bipolar and especially remission on treatment, I would love to know about them. Thanks!Jul 15 2011: Hi Suzanne
Thank you for taking the time to look at the website, if we all work together we can overcome stigma.
JamesJul 15 2011: Hi Suzanne
i have schizophrenia and have also overcome it. I find the best way to overcome stigma is by showing people how normal we are after recovery by self-disclosing to large audiences. I do it for a living and I'm on a website if you ever want to here me speak go to www.choicesinrecovery.com and then to video treatment and there I will be.
Jul 15 2011: Hi James I had a look at the website and your video and I think you can be rpoud of the work you're doing. I agree - the way to overcome stigma is to talk as much as possible - my workshops are interactive so everyone talks and all the different opinions can be heard. Well done, SuzanneJul 12 2011: Sorry this is the end of my story:
Because of the accident I was taking medicines that probably were not good for my sleep, especially when I decide to go back to work even if I was not well yet. So I start to don't sleep well, then to don't sleep at all and to don't eat well (almost nothing) and finally I was in a total crisis. I went out in the street one morning in pyjama like in a dream or nightmare and ask for help so finally I got in the hospital. During the crisis I had moments of maniac (so euphoria) and moments of total anxiety, fear (depression).Jul 12 2011: Sorry for my English in advance. I'll try to let you know what I know about it...as I've got a diagnostic of bipolar disorder.
This is my experience so you should know that bipolar have many different aspects and change a bit between each subject.
Bipolar disorder it is a kind of deep mood oscillation and in my case has appeared since I was 24 years old.
In that year I took a medicine "Lariam" (against malaria) to make a trip in the forest. This medicine has secondary effects in some people like insomnia and hallucination. I didn't know I was included in that "some people". Any way doctors now, says to me that it might help my illness to appear but that was probably not the causing, and they are probably right, but I'm not totally convinced.
I had periodical crisis (only when doctors took me off my medicine) so it happen 4 times in 9 years.
Usually without medicine, in a good moment of life so having good sleep and having a good alimentation I can keep going very well. Only when I start a stressfully moment, it can be hard to control my sleep and so to eat well and finally even if understanding that I'm starting the crisis …it's like a little child taking the power of my decisions and emotions. So fears appear and maybe I can't choose the right, like to take the medicine to sleep because I'm afraid of something. It's like to be sleepwalking for some days. In my last crisis a lot of stressful things came together like:
Moving to Italy (because I was living in Spain but I'm Italian) +
So leaving my job +
Motorbike accident (so radical change of my routine) +
Boss calling me to get back even if I was not totally well +
Thinking of beginning a new "life" in Italy (coming back in Italy, after 6 years it means live with my parents & search for a new job) +
Planning to get married with my boyfriend once finding a job in Italy
Because of the accident I was taking medicines that probably were not good for my sleep, especially when I decide to go back to workJul 10 2011: There's a lot of merit in sharing ideas and what works. Luckily for us complementary theraists, neuroscience is proving to the world what we know but didn't have sceinticfic proof before. Some people have been enchanted by medication but talking and sharing can show that's there's another way.
That is why I also run awareness workshops with a short presentation of my complementary approach to shift the thinking and then I use facilitated conversation to get the audience to connect with each other. My DVD also helps share my thinking.
In the workshops, I bring together my two areas of interest that most people think of with horror – public speaking and mental illness. The results are very rewarding, as people finally feel understood and not so alone. Although it's difficult (and I get told it won't work!!) I do it with mixed audiences which is far more beneficial. e.g. with students, teachers and parents; doctors, patients, staff and families and in corporate all employees together (these w/s include stress management). I've been trained in big group dynamics but I still find it hard to get people to invite me do it because they can't envisage it working. Anyway I've been doing it on a voluntary basis at the hospitals, schools and in the community a lot, so many important people have seen it work - to their amazement.
I'm doing some training of this method at a nurses' conference soon and feel pleased that that proposal was accepted. Slowly, slowly, if it works, people do eventually realize. I've been doing this for 22 years!
I have spoken at many conferences and once did a presentation at the brain science department at the University of Cape Town.
I'd love to travel with my workshops if there's ever an opportunity for that. I haven't heard of many other people doing it this way. It sometimes feels very slow but over the many years I notice that chage is increasing which is good news. SuzanneJul 10 2011: Hi James you can be proud of what you do in self disclosing, especially to groups. The more we talk the less of a mystery it becomes. By talking and showing people that we manage our lives they can have hope by seeing there is a way forward. That is why I made my DVD about bipolar disorder and run awareness workshops. Well done and keep going, Suzanne (email@example.com)Jul 8 2011: Hi Suzanne
I have schizophrenia and have no symptoms, I do take medication however. If we are to break down stigma we must be very public about our illness and show people that we are just regular people with an extra obsicle to overcome. I self disclose to large groups of people as I speak publicly on the matter, I'm glad you do also.Jul 6 2011: There is a convincing argument that says many mental illnesses are not illnesses at all.
It seems very strange to me that there is a current pandemic of neurochemical deficit in westernised societies. Why not in other more traditional societies?
My own take on this, for what it's worth, is that neurochemical deficit is a symptom of mental disorder rather than a cause. yet the medical profession treat it as though it were a cause. Cynics might argue that it is in the medical profession's best interests to treat a symptom rather than address a cause, because one guarantees a constant income stream and the other does not.
I speculate that depressive illnesses are normal reactions to something externally dysfunctional, rather than dysfunctional reactions to something we regard as normal.
Jul 8 2011: Hi Allan
I have schizophrenia and the percentage of people who have this illness is equal in every country, around 1% of the population worldwide. Fact is that people do much worse without western treatment of medication and recovery. In Africa they are abused and chained and other countries are much the same. The statistics you read are skewed and other people around the world suffer far more than we do in the west. Thank you for listening and your comment. By the way, I have had a fortunate and fine upbringing by a loving family and friends, no external factors here.
JamesJun 26 2011: I suffer from bipolar disorder and have struggled with the illness and the stigma for many years but believe that there are many veiled gifts that come with most forms of this condition because of the manic perseverance of ideas and thought regarding problem solving whilst in a creative phase.
I think that attitudes have thankfully changed and most reasonable people don't take the standpoint of ignorance as a default view on mental health anymore. This is possibly due to greater awareness through education and of course the brave individuals who declared their condition in the early days pre the Stephen Fry episode that brought the condition into the mainstream.
I think that the fact that a highly educated individual that seemed to function "normally" such as Stephen Fry and others admitting their illness did much to dispel the blanket view of people with mental illness as the unstable, unpredictable and often dangerous sub-society menace that they simply are not.
Thank heavens education and understanding has increased also thanks to the strength and fortitude of those that didn't deny their illness when stigma was at its most pernicious.Jun 26 2011: I hope their is a relief from the really bad symptoms and the devestation it causes people who suffer and their families.. I desprerately hope their personalities remain vibrant, and full of creativity.... A weird but sidenote is Hitler, who also practiced Eugenics (as did many Countries back then, incl the US) did not act on Bipolar.. Why? Many of his most creative officers would have suffered. Theirs an energy, a spark, something special about a mind with a different way of operating.. ADHD is similar.... Without wild (or just really creative) imagination.. I think we all would still be planting potatoes and saying.. "it sure is hot.. yep... it is..."Jun 17 2011: I'm the grandmother of a 11 yr old child diagnosed as bipolar. After dealing with trying to stabilize her for the past four years, I just want to believe that there is the potential for her to live a somewhat normal life when she grows up. There is so little known about children and bipolar that I feel like we're guinea pigs. I know we are when it comes to medications! I've read lots of books and keep up with research. I just want to understand what causes bipolar and how to fix it. Do we really have to settle for just living with it for the rest of our lives?
Jun 20 2011: Linda..your grand child is lucky to have you..it takes a team to manage bi polar disorder ( did you see our other conversation on bi polar remission?)Jun 25 2011: My mom is bipolar, and anytime she tries to stabilize herself on medication the doctor changes the meds every few months even though she's doing fine, and when she's not doing fine and asks to be taken off they don't want to do it. One time they asked her if her insurance even covered the medicine, she believes because no one else on her insurance had taken it, and I agree because generally doctors know what is and isn't covered on insurance. When she finally starts taking meds, they do this and it makes her not want to even try taking meds, but she seriously needs it as she says, I don't like making others decisions. I'm about to go down to her doctors office and try to ask them if they will just keep her on the meds that work. I'm trying to get a psychology degree so I might have more information on how I can help her.Jun 15 2011: Of course their is a cure for Bi Polar. Mental Health is just a book, a proverb, a conversation, an awareness a thought away. I know the universe is consisitant with offering many modes to get you exactly where you need to be. Bi Polar is just a feeling not felt or expressed but repressed. Our minds are thought machines but we are what our feelings are. If our feelings are jammed and stuck then so our we. Sometimes we get stuck very young...and that thought machine takes over. You say how do I untangle...well you start by stating clearly to the universe what your intention is. Usually something like "I want to be me" Then you observe, you listen and you keep the channel open. Your inner teacher will guide you. So much help is out there if you need it; books like the course in miracles, the secret, the bible, books on tapes, yoga classes, friendships, alnon etc...point yourself in the direction you want to go and you will be on your way to a healthier you!Jun 14 2011: I think it is great that you have managed to hang on with out meds. I am bipolar and I need the meds to make it. I have no problem using meds for the rest of my life; I am also a diabetic, and I have no problem using diabetes medication for the rest of my life. A key component of doing well with bipolar is admitting you have the disorder and taking responsibility for managing it.
I think part of the stigma is perpetuated by doctors who try to make money by peddling their cure or theory. My own sister, an MD, was reading one of this books and was arguing with me because I use medication.
Another stigma is perpetuated by the media who use dramatic stories about mental illness to sell books, movies, and TV shows.
I usually don't bring it up unless someone knows me well enough to know I am stable. Also, it is just one facet of my life. I also struggle with sleep apnea. My son died at the age of 16 seven years ago. I am going through menopause. All of those issues affect my mental health. My son's death is just as taboo a subject as my bipolar disorder. It's a fine line between being authentic and being "just" the one thing.
Jun 20 2011: Anne,
Thank you. I am glad that you have found a way to manage your bi-polar dosorder..not easy..and a huge event like the death of your son, is much harder for some with bi-polar disrder to navigate...more risks. and the isolation of having two such important aspects of you "taboo"unbearable..don't let itbe taboo..beak the ice..talk about..teach the people you care about how to talk about it.
Safe Passage to youJun 14 2011: I'm interested in both the learning from history (is that similar to facing history and ourselves curriculum?) as well as topic of coming out about bi-polar.Jun 14 2011: Funny you should mention this topic. I'm currently curating a TEDx event in NYC called Learning from History and I'm already thinking about my next TEDx event theme. I'm considering the idea of overcoming life's obstacles and thinking about sharing my own story about Bipolar Disorder.
The condition is a real pain-in-the-ass sometimes and has to be constantly managed. I think we need more people who are willing to "come out" and share their stories about what life is like when you're BiPolar.
Jun 15 2011: Holly, perhaps you should approach it a physical illness and explain it from that angle instead of a mental illness which holds the actual stigma. If one were to draw parallels between bipolar and diabetes it might show a lot of people that they are not so different. They are both real pains. They both require constant management.
There is a real disconnection between public perception of mental illness and the reality of mental illness; that reality being that mental illness is simply physical illness. This all helps beg the question of "Why do we treat people with mental illnesses different?"
Best of luck,
Jun 16 2011: Hi Ryan I am afraid mental illness is quite different from physical illness.Approaching it as a physical illness dosent neccssarily change public perception-stigma which are formed partly becuz of differences and that also means to undermine the seriousness of mental illness , risky one too.Jun 20 2011: Holly,I think it would be great. . (did you see the other conversation on bipolar remission????) There aren't many stories out there about about bipolar remission..very difficult to achieve ( some amazing and moving stories shared at the other conversation (In fact it is open ended and it would be so great if you could leave a post there)I am an advocate for people with cognitive disabilities and mental illness..it is still so much in the closet.. So misunderstood..


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That offensive prowess was on display here Tuesday in a 25-17, 25-13, 25-20 victory over Creston.
The junior hitting duo of Darcy Sunderman and Jenny Bair hit 14 and 13 kills, respectively, in turning the tide whenever Creston posed a threat. Sunderman's jump serve also reeled off long scoring runs as the Panthers never managed the energy level in challenging Shenandoah in a 3-2 loss last week.
"We were a totally different team from what we were at Shen," said first-year coach Polly Luther. "I'm almost speechless. Communication, movement, coverage, passing, our setting wasn't great, so our attacks were few and far between."
In contrast to Sunderman's and Bair's relentless attacks, Creston's kill leader was Amy Dunphy with eight. In serve receive, only Sam McDonald (8-9) and Natalie Mostek (7-12) finished above 50 percent.
"You have to have everything else in order first," Luther said. "It's like the center hiking the ball over the quarterback's head."
Luther said better blocking was necessary for smoother transition, rather than trying to dig out ripping attacks in the back row.
"We have to get our hands on something," Luther said. "At Shen, we were slowing down the ball. But tonight we hardly touched it. When the ball is coming at you 90 miles an hour, it's hard to get anything going."
Serving inconsistency also plagued the Panthers when they did stop Clarinda's attack. Yet, Creston was tied 12-12 in the first game before being outscored 13-5, and the third set was knotted at 20-20. Hannah Davison served four straight points as Creston finished the match with a passing error and four errant spikes, that either went into the net or out of bounds.
"They are a very good team," Luther acknowledged. "But I told the girls, I don't mind losing to a good team like that if I feel like went out and played our best volleyball. I can't say that tonight."
Clarinda is in fifth place in the conference at 4-4, and 17-10 overall. Creston is eighth in the league at 2-6, and 10-10 overall going into Saturday's Winterset Tournament. The host Huskies are Creston's opening regional foe.
The last regular season tuneup should be a competitive, as the Panthers close out the home campaign against Glenwood, which is 3-5 in league play and 13-13 overall after falling to Lewis Central Tuesday. The regional opener at Winterset is Monday, Oct. 22.
Creston statistics
Serving (aces) — Natalie Mostek 11-12 (2), Brianna Maitlen 8-11 (3), Hanna Luther 8-8 (1), Sam McDonald 9-10, Haylee LaMasters 5-6, Amy Dunphy 3-4 (1).
Attacks (kills) — Amy Dunphy 12-14 (8), Sydney Dunphy 11-13 (5), Jenna Taylor 9-10 (4), Maitlen 11-15 (4), Mostek 13-16 (2), Sydney Rogers 2-3.
Blocks (solo-assists) — Mostek 0-1, Luther 0-1.
Setting (assists) — Luther 21.
Digs — Rogers 7, Mostek 3, Brenna Baker 2.
Serve receive — McDonald 8-9, Mostek 7-12.
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Clarinda won the JV competition Tuesday, 25-16, 23-25, 15-4, 25-11.
"Our passing killed us tonight," said Creston coach Mallory Peterson. "When we were getting the ball to target, things were fine. We just couldn't seem to do that consistently."
Marie Hood led the Panthers at the net, going 15-20 with five kills. Sarah Waigand and Ashley Harris each contributed four kills for Creston, now 7-6. Taylor Hudson had three kills.
Brenna Baker and Michelle Powers split the setting duty, with Baker compiling 14 assists. Audrey Fyock led the team in digs with nine. Serving leaders were Nicole Haley 11-12 with one ace, Baker 11-11 with one ace, Hood 8-9 with two aces and Fyock 11-12.
Creston's freshmen stayed hot, coming off a tournament championship Saturday with a 25-5, 27-25, 25-18, 25-19 sweep of Clarinda Tuesday.
"In game one I thought we really played well," coach Mike McCabe said. "We had good serving, we passed very well, and Josie Sickels and Gracie Russell really set the ball great. It resulted in some high kill numbers."
Alli Thomsen had 10 kills for Creston, now 20-5-1. Sydney Dunphy added eight kills and Alyssa Higgins hit seven kills.
Dunphy had a hot serving hand, going 31-33 with 12 aces. Other serving leaders were Jami Sickels 23-23 with eight aces, Russell 18-21 with seven aces, Josie Sickels 11-13 with six aces and Higgins 13-15 with four aces.


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Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Potassium (K+) is the major intracellular cation. Functions of potassium include regulation of neuromuscular excitability, heart contractility, intracellular fluid volume, and hydrogen ion concentration. The physiologic function of K+ requires that the body maintain a low extracellular fluid (ECF) concentration of the cation; the intracellular is 20 times greater than the extracellular K+concentration. Only 2% of total body K+ circulates in the plasma.
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Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Hypokalemia reflecting true total body deficits of K+ can be classified into renal and nonrenal losses based on the daily excretion of K+ in the urine. During hypokalemia, if urine excretion of K+ is <30 mEq/d, it can be concluded that renal reabsorption of K+ is appropriate. In this situation, the causes for the hypokalemic state are either decreased K+ intake or extra renal loss of K+ rich fluid. Urine excretion of >30 mEq/d in a hypokalemia setting is inappropriate and indicates that the kidneys are the primary source of the lost K+.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Ion-selective electrodes are selective for the ion in question but are not absolutely specific. Other monovalent cations may interfere but not in the physiologic range.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
17-77 mmol/24 hours
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1. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Third edition. Edited by CA Burtis, ER Ashwood. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co, 2001
2. Toffaletti J: Electrolytes. In Professional Practice in Clinical Chemistry: A Review. Edited by DR Dufour, N Rifai. Washington, AACC Press, 1993


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"I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)"
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1 pound
bacon, chopped
2 stalks
celery, diced
onion, chopped
3 cloves
garlic, minced
potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups
chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1 cup
heavy cream
1 teaspoon
dried tarragon
3 teaspoons
chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
This has to be one of the best tasting potato soup recipes I've tried. I think next time I will try adding some shredded cheese in the last step or stir some into a hot bowl of soup for an added kick.
I did find that this recipe takes much longer to prepare than the recipe states. The times listed in the preparation are assuming you're starting out with peeled/diced potatoes, chopped onions, chopped celery, etc. If you have none of this prepared ahead of time (and who does?) then this recipe will take much longer to make. Sure, it's worth the time it takes to make it...but don't use this recipe for as last-minute dinner when you're in a hurry or when you're really tired and just wanting a good soup. It took me about two hours to make this from start to finish.
The cooking of the potatoes in the middle of the recipe before the stock is added is an excellent step and it helps the potatoes cook much faster than they would have just by boiling alone. The puree step at near the end is very important. It highly affected the texture and flavor of the soup. Don't skip that step!
Also, please don't think that "chicken broth" and "chicken stock" are the same thing. They're not! I wasn't able to find chicken stock at Walmart, I had to go to Albertsons. If you use chicken broth you'll get a much different result.
I also noticed this recipe has no salt added. I did find adding salt to my bowl of soup helped the flavor even more. I suggest adding some salt!
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Good base soup to build on for personal preference. I felt the soup definitely lacked flavor, but wasn't sure if it was me, so I asked hubby to taste it. Immediate response; "terrible"! Thought he was kidding me, but alas, he was not.... Back to the stove top it went; added chicken boullion to give the soup more complexity and depth, extra garlic, white pepper (better with cream bases than black pepper), leeks, celery, garlic salt, tsp of hot pepper sauce, dried parsley and a tad bit more tarragon. Didn't need to puree the soup as the potatoes melted away. Ultimate potato soup with additions!
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I am a professional Chef and I teach Culinary classes, we used this recipe last night and it was given a thumbs up. kudos to Karena
I read all the top reviews and nobody has mentioned this before so maybe it's not a big deal to some...but I thought the bacon would be SO much better if it wasn't boiled with the potatoes (after cooking it.) It lost it's flavor and became soggy! I think it would be so much better added at the end, after everything was pureed. Just my $.02.
Thank you so much for letting us enjoy this wonderful soup. It was one of the last things my Father tasted before he died of lung cancer. It was amazing how much he ate of this soup even though he had a hard time getting it down trough his throut because of the cancer. it was very very much worth it.
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This was by far one of the best Potato Soup recipes I've ever prepared! It is a bit involved and time consuming (don't believe the prep or cook times posted here), but it was sooo worth it! I added carrot and used chicken broth. Yes, stock is better, but if you don't have it handy, broth works just fine. If you've read any of my other reviews, you'll know I'm a fan of red potatoes, skin on; use them in this recipe as well! In step 3 skip the purée part. It's a needless mess and complication! Near the end, when the potatoes are soft, simply mash it about 4 to 5 times with a masher and achieve the same results, without the time, mess and added cleanup. Top with your favorite grated cheese, sliced green onion and some crumbles of the bacon you've set aside. Enjoy!
I have made this soup several times for many different people. Everyone LOVES it! I don't add the tarragon or cilantro nor do I puree at the end, it is still absolutely delicious. I read in a previous review not to use canned chicken broth...I do! I'm looking forward to my first cold weather batch, it's worth every bit of the effort!
This TRULY is the best potato soup you could ever have. Rich, creamy, full of flavor. You won't find better in a can or at a restaurant. The only change I will make next time is I'll use leeks instead of onions. Simply because I think leeks in soup adds the most delicious flavor. You definetly should give this soup a try!
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text: Nancy Lee (Bennett) Burns, of Hicks Lake near Evart, passed away Friday July 5, 2013 at Spectrum Blodgett in East Grand Rapids. She was 65. Mrs. Burns was born May 8, 1948 in Lansing to Charles Shore Bennett and Elsie Elizabeth (Gibbs) Bennett. She was a 1966 graduate of Lansing Everett High School and attended Michigan State University for 2 years. Nancy married Gerald E. Burns on January 22, 1971 in Mason, Michigan. She had worked for Spartan Plastics in Holt and for Dart Container in Mason. She coached for Special Olympics in Holt. Gerald and Nancy moved from Mason to Hicks Lake in 2005. Nancy's health in recent years limited her activities. She said " It was my legs that didn't work, nothing wrong with my mouth! It was my attitude that kept me from being bed ridden, my smile and my sense of humor." She was a member of the Evart United Methodist Church and enjoyed knitting and word puzzles. Her husband, Gerald E. Burns of Evart, survives Nancy along with her brother Gary (Nancy) Bennett of Evart and an aunt & uncle Darlene and Dale Golombisky of Evart. Her parents preceded her in death. Memorial services for Nancy Lee Burns are 1:00pm Saturday July 13th at the Evart United Methodist Church with Pastor Melodye Surgeon-Rider officiating. The family will meet with friends at noon until time of services at the church.


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John Visvader, received his B.A. in Philosophy from the City College of New York, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. John taught Humanities at the University of Minnesota, taught Philosophy at the University of Colorado where he won several teaching awards, taught Daoism at the Naropa Institute, and Psychology at Husson University.
John has been at the College of the Atlantic since 1986 where he teaches a large variety of courses in the areas of the philosophies of Science and Technology, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Nature, Chinese Philosophy and Poetry, Intellectual History, Comparative Mysticism, and special courses in the philosophies of Wittgenstein, Heidegger and Derrida.
John also informally teaches several forms of Tai Ji, at the College of the Atlantic.
Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1966
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HS2016Chinese PhilosophyThis is a course in the study of Chinese philosophy and culture. The philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are examined in detail and their influence on the arts and culture of China is explored. Eastern and western views on nature, human nature, and society are compared and contrasted.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Prerequisites: none. Class limit: 20. Offered every other year. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS2024Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind
HS3019Mountain Poets of China and JapanThere was a long standing tradition in both China and Japan of wandering poets and mountain hermits who expressed their experiences in nature in poetic terms. In this class we take an overview of the major styles of poetry in both of these countries and sample some of the work of their major poets. After a brief introduction to the use of dictionaries and various language tools available in books and on the internet, students will be invited to try their hand at translating some of the Chinese poems and rendering them into good poems in english.
Level: Intermediate. Students will be expected to take the course on a Pass/Fail basis, with special arrangement made for those needing to take it for a grade. Class limit: 12. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS2023Philosophy at the MoviesThe enormous success of movies has proven their entertainment value, but movies have also been used to explore concepts and situations that are on the frontiers of imagination and serve as a unique medium for articulating the limits of human possibility. Films can not only be taken as illustrations of various philosophical issues but can also be seen as a unique way of working through philosophical issues that can hardly be stated in other media. This class will examine a series of films that raise issues dealing with the nature and limits of the human and natural worlds. Besides the usual discussion classes, there will be evening "lab" classes each week devoted to screening films of conceptual interest. A series of short analytical papers will be required. May be taken as a Writing Focus course.
Level: Introductory/intermediate. Class limit: 20.
Meets the following degree requirements: WFO
HS2013Philosophy of NatureBecause of the number of serious environmental problems that face the modern world, the theories and images that guide our interaction with nature have become problematic. This course examines various attempts to arrive at a new understanding of our role in the natural world and compares them with the philosophies of nature that have guided other peoples in other times and other places. Topics range from taoism and native american philosophies to deep ecology and scientific ecological models. Readings include such books as Uncommon Ground, Walden, and Practice of the Wild.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Offered occasionally. Class limit 20. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS2014Philosophy of ReligionThis course examines the nature and justification of religious beliefs concerning the existence of god, the soul, and the afterlife. A wide range of views from both eastern and western traditions are explored and the writings of several philosophers such as William James and Martin Buber are examined in detail. Particular attention is paid to the nature of mysticism and problems concerning the use and limits of reason. Introductory/Intermediate. Offered occasionally. Class size limited to 20. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS148Philosophy of Science
This course examines both the nature of science and its role in molding the modern world. The historic origins of science are explored from the late middle ages through the 18th century, in order to present clearly the development of key concepts and to contrast science with other views of the world it displaced. Particular attention is paid to the work of Galileo and Newton. General issues covered include theory formation, laws, confirmation and evidence, reductionism, determinism and teleology. Philosophical problems raised by such areas as evolution theory, quantum mechanics, feminist theory, and modern cosmology provide additional topics as interest dictates and time permits. Level: Intermediate. Offered occasionally. Class limit: 20. *HS*
HS1035Puzzles, Paradoxes and Weird ThingsThis course is an introduction to philosophy and critical thinking by considering traditional conceptual and philosophical problems such as free will, problems of perception, determinism and Zeno's paradoxes. After an examination of the cannons of scientific proof and techniques of critical analysis various beliefs in ghosts, alien abduction, telepathy, crop-circles, special creation, astrology, 'psychic science' and other popular beliefs are examined in detail. One or more take-home tests are required and a final project of the student's choosing consisting of an investigation of a disputed belief or practice is also expected.
Level: Introductory. Prerequisites: none. Class limit: 20. Lab Fee: none. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS160Reason and Ethics
In this course we consider problems concerning the nature of ethics and the explanation of behavior as they arose in Greek philosophy and culture and as they are considered in contemporary discussions of ethics. The main text is M. Nussbaum's The Fragility of Goodness, and the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the Greek dramatists are also explored. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Prerequisites: Two philosophy courses or permission of the instructor. Class limit: 15. *HS*
HS2015The Age of Reason and the EnlightenmentThis course represents a contextual approach to the study of the history of philosophy and combines the critical evaluation of philosophical theories with an examination of the cultural conditions which either influence or are conditioned by them. The course examines the crucial role played by the philosophies and institutions of 17th and 18th century Europe in forming the nature of the modern world and focuses in particular on those aspects of the culture that are of special concern to contemporary critics of modern culture. The work of Bacon, Hobbes, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, and Kant are examined in the context of the development of the scientific, industrial, and democratic revolutions.
Level: Introductory/Intermediate. Class limit: 20. Meets the following degree requirements: HS HY
HS3028The MysticsMysticism is an important current in almost all religions and marks an attempt on the part of the mystic to experience a union with the deepest nature of reality. This course offers an examination of the nature and types of mystical experience with a particular emphasis on the paradoxical language that many mystics use. Language is thought to be inadequate to describe the nature of the real and yet language is the only tool to communicate with others. Contradictory and paradoxical expressions and descriptions are used in an attempt to point beyond language directly at reality. While drawing primarily on Western religions of the Greek, Christian, Islamic and Jewish traditions, questions are raised concerning the degree to which Eastern traditions, such as Buddhism, can be meaningfully regarded as mystical. Some of the mystics examined in detail include Plotinus, Ibn Arabi, Meister Eckhart, Marguerite Porete, St John and St. Teresa. Students will be evaluated on their participation in discussions and the ability to convey their understanding of mysticism in both mid-term and final take-home exams.
Level: Intermediate. Class limit: 20.
Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS802Themes in East-West Philosophy
The philosophies of Eastern and Western cultures have many themes in common though their methods of approach and conceptual terminology are often far apart. This seminar explores some elements in the works of Meister Eckhart, Heidegger, Wittgenstein and Derrida that seem to overlap with various themes in Hinduism and Buddhism such as the nature and existence of the Self and the limits of language. Evaluation based on a final paper and seminar participation. Level: Advanced. Prerequisites: two philosophy courses or permission of instructor. Class limit: 15. *HS*
HS4011Theories of Human NatureBy using the theme of the understanding of human nature this course explores the central aspects of several major philosophical systems. A theory of human nature involves a vision of the individual self, its relation to the social community, and its relation to the natural world. This tripartite theme is traced through a range of philosophies ancient and modern, eastern and western, religious and scientific in order to remind ourselves of the range of human possibilities and to clarify the presumptions of our present image of ourselves. The results of this investigation are used to approach the problem of formulating a philosophy of human ecology. Particular readings used change each time the course is given.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Class limit: 20. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS5024Topics in Philosophical PsychologyPhilosophical psychology involves the conceptual investigation of the nature of the human mind and behavior. Many challenging issues arise in the attempt to give causal and "naturalistic" accounts of such things as perception, intention, thinking, meaning, emotion and sensation. Various problems arise concerning the nature of the mind-body interaction, mental causation, the nature of self-knowledge, justification of our knowledge of others, self-identity, free will and the very possibility of psychology as a science. This seminar will examine several of these issues by reading some of the contemporary literature in philosophical psychology. The class will be run seminar style with individual student reports on the readings and a final project paper.
Level: Advanced. Class limit: 12. Lab fee: none. Meets the following degree requirements: HS
HS799Tutorial: Classical Chinese through Poetry
The learning of classical Chinese is the key to thousands of years of Chinese literature. One of the richest and most enjoyable approaches to the classical language - which is very different from the Chinese spoken language - is through China?s long poetical tradition. This tutorial serves as a basic introduction to the reading and writing of characters and the language patterns and structures most commonly used. Pass/fail grade option required. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Prerequisite: Reading and Writing Chinese Characters. Class limit: 5
HS815Tutorial: Classical Chinese through Poetry II
The learning of classical Chinese is the key to thousands of years of Chinese literature. One of the richest and most enjoyable approaches to the classical language - which is very different from the Chinese spoken language - is through China's long poetical tradition. This tutorial serves as a basic introduction to the reading and writing of characters and the language patterns and structures most commonly used. This is a continuation of Classical Chinese through Poetry and students must have taken the first section in order to register for this tutorial. Level: Advanced. Prerequisite: Classical Chinese through Poetry. Class limit: 5
HS781Tutorial: Reading and Writing Chinese Characters
This tutorial is a basic introduction to reading and writing Chinese characters and using Chinese dictionaries. Students will have weekly writing assignments in order to become familiar with several hundred characters. By the end of the term students should be able to use dictionaries to compose rough translations of some classic texts and poetry. Though the tutorial can be taken for its own sake, it provides good preparation for the tutorial "Classical Chinese through Poetry".


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Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Seasons greetings....
So just to say a very Happy Christmas!
Thank you so much... for reading the tales...stopping by the shop and saying hi on Facebook and Instagram...see you in 2013 xxxxxxxxxx
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Thanks for your lovely tales and inspiration!
Have a wonderful Christmas with your dear ones and
wish you the best for 2013!
Just thinking of you and thought I must emal lovely Jane (which I will do anyways) when you popped up on here. A lovely Teawagon year, here's to another good one. Merry Christmas Jane.ReplyDelete
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Enjoy your X-mas time & wish you love and joy for 2013.
Regards, Nathaly
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Merry Christmas to your gang, look forward to seeing you in the New Year. mel xReplyDelete
My children are too young to appreciate Elf yet, it's all 'The Snowman' and 'Polar Express' here, I've watched them far too many times already!ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your break xx
Have a lovely Christmas Jane, your home looks lovelyReplyDelete
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Love the little glimpse of your Christmas decs. Wishing you and yours a happy & blessed Christmas, and looking forward to further Tales in the new year.ReplyDelete
Merry Christmas and thank you for a fab year of vintage pretties! :)ReplyDelete
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Buon Natale and Felice 2013!!! ;oDReplyDelete
xxxx Alessandra
Merries to all the Teawagons...ReplyDelete
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Have a great Christmas! I have mis-splelt that sooo many times is my card writing marathon that I had a chuckle at your mis-splet banner! You're not on your own!ReplyDelete
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Sending you oodles of Christmas love ..peace....and joy my sweet friend. Enjoy your holidays. xoxoReplyDelete
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The core elements of almost any proposal you write are the same. Even a science research proposal will cover these topics, albeit under different headings. The topics are: Objectives, Problem Statement, Activities/Methods and Evaluation (OPSAME). Developing an initial outline around these elements will provide a logical well-conceived framework that can be developed further into a proposal: sample OPSAME .
Describe what you want to accomplish: 50% of currently homeless population will be in permanent housing after two years. What outcomes will we be able to say we've achieved at the end of the project? What will have changed?
- Objectives arise directly out of the needs or issues identified (and are backed up by data analysis and research). Generally, each problem you describe is associated with an objective. Don't overestimate what you can accomplish.
- Objectives describe who or what will change in terms of a behavior, attitude, condition, knowledge, or status (BACKS). Outcomes can be expressed in terms of enhanced learning (knowledge, perceptions/attitudes or skills) or conditions, (increased literacy, self-reliance, certifications) or behavior (lose 10 pounds, increase study time by 20%).
- Objectives are measurable; they are often framed using verbs such as increase, decrease, improve, and expand. Think ahead to what types of data you can collect to evaluate whether you have achieved your objective. This is also a way of checking whether your objective is realistic.
- A well-worded objective addresses the who, when, what, and how of measurement. For example: By the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, 23% of the faculty will have improved their proposal writing ability as demonstrated by an analysis, using OSP proposal review criteria, of the changes between their draft proposal and the final proposal. AND/OR By the end of the 2010-2011 academic year, 10% of the faculty will have obtained new external funding.
- An objective can be described as the "then" in an "if…then" statement. If we do this (methods/activities), then this will happen (objectives). For example, say your objective is to increase the number of students who get an A. If students attend all the classes, do all the readings, and satisfactorily complete assignments then they will receive an A.
Problem Statement (Need)
The problem section of a proposal makes a case for the relevance of your project and explains to the funder why your proposed program is important. Therefore you must give some compelling reasons about why the program is necessary and outline the specific needs the program will address. Support the needs you write about with citations from research and reliable sources. Use the most recent information available. Always describe the problem in terms of the people you intend to serve. DO NOT describe the need in terms of the financial needs of the organization requesting the funding.
- Start with the largest manifestation of the problem and work down to the population you will serve. (Across America, because children watch too much TV, there is a growing (no pun intended) obesity problem. This is no less a concern for the children in grade 5 at Atlantic Elementary School in the underserved neighborhood of Someplace where 65% of kids are overweight.
- Cite sources of information.
- Describe briefly what needs to change to address the need/solve the problem.
- Remember to describe the problem as a glass that is half full, not half empty! Do not paint a picture so bleak that it makes the funder think the situation is hopeless.
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- Activities can include: workshops, seminars, classroom coaching, mentoring, classroom visits, holding a poetry contest, etc.
- A well described activity will give you a general idea of who the participants are, how often the activity will take place, and some idea about the content of the particular activity. For example: We will hold a graduate seminar to improve students' ability to develop proposals for education programs. 20 graduate students in education will attend the class which will meet four times over the course of one semester. Class content will include: 1) An overview of proposal elements: Executive Summary, Problem Statement, Objectives, Methods, Evaluation, Personnel, Organizational Background, 2) An analysis of proposal style and criteria 3) an overview of budget preparation including hands-on exercises 4) Finding a funder for projects. Each student will complete a proposal and 80% of the students will improve their proposal writing skills.
Remember: Your budget will basically describe with numbers the methods and activities you describe here in words.
What will you do to assess progress and determine if you your program is working well and you are successfully achieving your objectives? Evaluation activities should be both formative (assessing progress while project is still underway) and summative (assessing outcomes.)
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Flaunting flagrant frills and fancies, astounding artful antics, baubles and bizarrities. Fantastic is a magical mingling of weirdness and delight, surprising the sober-headed with its outlandish inventions, otherworldly creatures and outrageous utterances. It is askew and akimbo, the habitat of myth, dream, and fairy tale. The fantastic dances at the far-flung end of the unreeled line of wish and imagination.
Themes represent basic categories of thought, emotion, or value. While our assignment of themes may at times seem arbitrary or whimsical, they serve to link together artists and movements along non- hierarchial pathways. Follow the themes to look for new disciplines that share qualities with those you already like, or to open up new worlds of Art and Culture.


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