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text: Faculty Login to EBSCOhost With Your Union College Barcode Students, faculty, and staff can now login to EBSCOhost databases from off campus by entering the five-character barcode located on the reverse side of their Union College ID cards. In order for this feature to work, searchers must access EBSCOhost through the following link: http://sear Read more about Login to EBSCOhost With Your Union College Barcode Literature Database Trial Subscription Union College Library is currently running a trial to EBSCOhost's Literary Reference Center database. Students and staff may access the database between November 17, 2008 and February 14, 2009. Literary Reference Center is a completely fulltext database containing thousands of literary criticism articles, Read more about Literature Database Trial Subscription 'Prairie Project' Offers New Perspectives He's from Florida; she's from Texas. And although Alan and Rachel Orrison have lived in Nebraska for several years, the surrounding scenery is still new. While traveling through areas such as the Badlands and Mt. Rushmore, a focus on prairie scenes emerged in their photography. Read more about 'Prairie Project' Offers New Perspectives Union College hosts international educators Union College students Cori Piel and Matt Evens speak with administrators from other countries at the Phi Delta Kappa dinner. Read more about Union College hosts international educators Union College volunteers serve community: Is it still altruistic if you're having fun? It's rare to hear college students chat excitedly about weeding, cleaning, painting and sorting, but as groups trickled back to the Union College campus from serving more than 50 sites around Lincoln, Neb., those were the topics on everyone's mind. "We washed windows, scraped gum off tables, dusted book covers ... none of it was anything I'd think to do on my own," said Ashley Herbel, a freshman pre-med student from Wichita, Kansas after spending the morning at South Library. "But going with a group of friends can make anything fun." With more than 800 participants, there were a lot of friends, new and old, to transform the chores into constructive play. This year's turnout included over 80 percent of the student body along with college employees and volunteers from other local Seventh-day Adventist organizations. While attendance isn't taken for the volunteer event, Rich Carlson, vice president for spiritual life, said Union's Campus Ministries distributed more t-shirts to campus volunteers than in previous years. "I think this is the largest group we've ever had," Carlson said. Begun in 1981 as Project Brush, the original goal of the day was to paint 100 houses in 10 years. After completing the 113th house, the event was renamed and the projects diversified. Now volunteers focus on serving the agencies that serve others, providing helping hands to do tasks over-stretched social service organizations have a hard time keeping up with. "It amazes me you can take 10 or 12 people and get done in a few hours what would take me days to do on my own," said Huda McClelland, Union's director of admissions who has witnessed most of the event's 27-year history. "What we've heard so far from the agencies is overwhelmingly positive," Carlson said. "They're always amazed by the quantity and quality of work our students do and the attitude with which it is done." Listening to students talk under the campus' clock tower as they shared 220 pizzas, the conversations always returned to the same refrain: the work wasn't only fast, it was fun. Erin Webb, a senior business administration major from Greenville, Tenn., told about finding a creative outlet while painting barrels at Goodwill. Beau Snyder, a senior from Culver, Ore., described cleaning at the Lincoln Children's Museum as, "playing with a pressure hose." Even when Jennifer Dovich, a junior pre-med student from Turner, Ore., mentioned getting paint in her eye while painting a ceiling at Mahoney Elementary School, she added, "It was worth it, it was awesome and so much fun." Some former students who have experienced the spirit of the community service event returned to share in the labor and the camaraderie again. Thang Nguyen, an alumnus now working in Web development at Nebraska Books, told his boss about the event and she encouraged him to take the day off to participate. "I didn't want to miss the fun," Nguyen said. Since its inception, Project Impact has been student-led. This year Ann Bryant, a senior business administration major from Woodbury, Tenn., organized the event for the third time and trained a new coordinator, Emily Carlson, a junior elementary education major from Mohrsville, Pa. Both students, with the assistance of Ashley Groeneweg, a biology education major from Omaha, Neb., spent the summer organizing site lists, coordinating with sponsors and ensuring transportation and tools were available. "Hearing the enthusiasm from the organizations makes the months of planning worth it," Bryant said. Bryant added, "The worst thing that happened today was I didn't have anywhere to send the people who finished and wanted to do more." While the chores for the day may be completed, she hopes the contacts made will serve as a springboard for future service. Past Project Impacts have developed into long-term commitments for both individuals and student organizations, such as the volleyball team, the women's basketball team and the Union Scholars honors program. "One day of raking or painting makes the community slightly nicer," Bryant said. "But creating an environment where service is fun and exciting can have a big impact on the world." Special thanks goes to Suzie Grey and InsideOut A capella for permission to use their songs. You can find out more about these talented artists on their Web sites: Suzie Grey InsideOut A capella Read more about Union College volunteers serve community: Is it still altruistic if you're having fun? Project Impact kicks off a year of volunteering Students always want more of three resources: time, money and sleep. So when Union College students are given a day free of classes and other on-campus commitments, it may seem counter-intuitive that 85 percent choose to show up at 8:15 a.m. to spend the day working--for free. But students make up for what they lack with an excess of enthusiasm and altruism. On Thursday, Sept. 4, Union students will once again commit their time and energy to serving the Lincoln community. "I think everybody wants to help others," said Sara Baptist, sophomore communication major from Canon City, Colo. "When something presents itself like Project Impact, we jump on it. If Union held it more often, people would still go." Began in 1981, Project Impact has given students the opportunity to change their corner of the world wile establishing lasting connections within the community. An estimated 15,100 volunteers have impacted Lincoln with more than 99,000 hours of voluntary labor since its inception. According to available research, it's the longest running collegiate service day with the highest percentage of participation in the nation. There's no brownie points, no extra credit--nothing to motivate the mass of students to join the cause other than satisfaction and a free t-shirt. Whether it's raking leaves, painting shelters, serving up soup or helping build a house, Union College students and faculty turn out to do whatever sweaty, grimy work needs to be accomplished for those in need. Building on the students' energy and 27 years of success, Ann Bryant, senior business administration major and Project Impact coordinator, sees the event as a way for students to connect with agencies they can serve all year. This will be the fourth year Union's women's basketball team will spend the day helping at the Lincoln Children's Museum, a relationship that has grown as the players return throughout the year to help with events. "I like volunteering. I feel it's important," Baptist said. "It's not easy for kids to just say 'I'm going to volunteer this weekend.'" Students like Baptist can find ways to do more by talking to Union's student volunteer coordinator, Kaylea Blackburn, sophomore international rescue and relief major from Summersville, Mo., or read about a different volunteer opportunity highlighted each week in the Clocktower, Union's student newspaper. Bryant, now in her third year of planning Project Impact, sees this year's event as a learning experience for her peers. "Of all the pressures you would think could keep students from volunteering--homework, class, extracurricular activities, the price of gas, whatever--the biggest barrier is awareness," Bryant said. "I've learned that the more people I involve in the planning process of this event, the more people understand the purpose of Project Impact and then are able to take on that passion themselves." Read more about Project Impact kicks off a year of volunteering Fortenberry speaks at Union College Physician Assistant Hooding Ceremony Congressman Jeff Fortenberry delivered the keynote address as the Physician Assistant Program of Union College's Division of Health Sciences began a new tradition: graduate hooding. This is the second year since the program finished transitioning from offering a baccalaureate degree to conferring a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and the first year it has held a hooding ceremony. The ceremony took place on Friday, May 9, in the Ridnour Room of The Apothecary in Lincoln's Haymarket from 4:30 to 7 p.m. "We are glad Congressman Fortenberry agreed to deliver the keynote," said Jeff Joiner, chair of the Division of Health Sciences. "Health care and politics are increasingly intertwined, and professionals and policy makers should take every opportunity to understand each other." During the ceremony, established members of the profession gave the 22 students hoods to be worn as part of their regalia. "Hooding is a common tradition in health science graduate programs," said Joiner. "It's a great opportunity for us to say 'goodbye' to our students and welcome them as colleagues." "Colleagues" is a particularly apt term for this class. According to Mike Huckabee, physician assistant program director, a higher number of students have firm offers of post-graduation employment than ever before. "We're seeing unprecedented demand for our graduates," said Huckabee. It's no wonder, considering the physician assistant profession was rated in the April issue of Money Magazine as number five of the top ten best careers during an economic downturn. The hooding also celebrated the end of the program's ninth year of existence and marked the beginning of a decade of service. "We have a lot to be thankful for this year," Huckabee said. "We're particularly grateful for grants from the Nebraska Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Physician Assistant Foundation that have allowed Union's PA and nursing programs to continue providing free foot care to the homeless of Lincoln." Read more about Fortenberry speaks at Union College Physician Assistant Hooding Ceremony First Book-Union College gives children 7,000 brand new books Joann Herrington, associate professor of education, strives to spread literacy and happiness to disadvantaged children in the local area. "Reading has always been a part of my life," she said, "and I want that for the kids." In 2003, Herrington organized the Lincoln chapter of First Book, an international nonprofit organization that gives new books to low-income families. Since then over 7,000 books have been placed into the hands of kids in Lincoln thanks to efforts of First Book-Union College, whose staff fluctuates each year as interested students come and go. This year, Chris Webb, senior communication major, is helping the cause by incorporating First Book needs into his Grant Writing and Proposal class. It's efforts such as these that allow First Book-Union College to flourish. First Book deals only in new books that are given to children to keep, so that their love for literature can grow. Over the holiday season, the chain-bookstore Borders teamed up with First-Book to raise over $1.1 million. That money was then allotted to the various chapters and advisory boards around the nation who submitted grant applications. Recently, First Book-Union College was able to provide $4,000 in Borders gift cards to three recipients in Lincoln: St. Mary's Elementary, Lincoln Public Schools' Excite Head Start and Brownell Community Learning Center. Another 176 books were given to the Foster Grandparent and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) reading programs in Chardon, Neb. The Union College chapter, the only First Book program in Lincoln, Neb., has also been making its own partnerships with Meadowlark Press and with Union College's Associate Student Body. The proceeds from the last Bachelor Action held by ASB went towards First Book-Union College's goal. "I'm very thrilled about how many books are in children's hands," Herrington said. "What I would really like to see, as far as First Book-Union College, is more people getting involved. If we can raise more funds that means more books can go out into the community." To get involved, contact Joann Herrington at 402.486.2600 x2173 or send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Read more about First Book-Union College gives children 7,000 brand new books Community invited as students end the year with music As the academic year winds down, students often feel like singing. At Union, the months of April and May are filled with music as students showcase a year's worth of practice and learning. All events are free and the community is invited to attend. Performances take place in the Engel Recital Hall (in Engel Hall on the corner of Bancroft Ave. and south 48th St.) unless otherwise noted. Esther Baierl Senior Voice Recital Sunday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. Unionaires Spring Vespers Concert Friday, April 18, 8:00 p.m. College View Church Concert Winds Spring Concert Saturday, April 19, 8:45 p.m. Union College Gymnasium UC Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Sunday, April 20, 6:00 p.m. Seth Dunkin Senior Recital Sunday, April 27, 3:00 p.m. General Student Recital Tuesday, April 29 7:30 p.m. Honors Piano Recital Wednesday, April 30 7:30 p.m. Unionaires "Concert at the Capitol" Thursday, May 8, noon-1:00 p.m. Nebraska State Capitol Rotunda Naomi Bruette Junior Recital Thursday, May 8, 7:00 p.m. College View Church Jordan Lang Senior Piano Recital Thursday, May 8, 8:00 p.m. College View Church Erin Flanagan Senior Voice Recital Saturday, May 10, 8:00 p.m. Read more about Community invited as students end the year with music McClelland exhibits wildlife paintings The paintings of Jim McClelland are on display in the Union College gallery that shares his name March 23-April 12, 2008. The watercolor and oil paintings on display in the McClelland Art Gallery depict a variety of wildlife with an emphasis on birds ranging from cranes to peacocks. "Artwork is meant to be shared," says McClelland, professor of art at Union College. "I hope people will be inspired by the creative genius of God, expressed not only in the paintings themselves, but in the talents He gives people." He has displayed his work across the United States and even taught art workshops in seven other countries. McClelland has won numerous "Best of Show" awards and his paintings have been used as illustrations in four books including Hummingbirds of North America, by Dr. Paul Johnsgard. The McClelland Art Gallery is in the Ortner Center on the Union College campus, 3800 S. 48th Street. Enter the campus from Prescott Avenue. The art gallery is free to the public and open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Ortner Center at 402.486.2545. 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Congress recently issued $150-million in Community Development Block Grants for buyouts of flood damaged homes in Eastern Iowa. Representative Dave Loebsack says the legislation is a huge step forward in flood recovery. The Mt. Vernon Democrat says the recovery process so far has created problems for families, but these buyouts should help them move ahead with their lives. Along with other recovery grants, Iowa has received nearly $800-million to date.
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Consumer products deals quarterly: Q2 13
In recent quarters, we noted increasing interest among dealmakers in potential acquisitions. The extent of the drop off in deal activity in the second quarter is therefore surprising.
Based on the deal pipeline, all the indicators were in place for a pick-up in deal activity during Q2. Wider market conditions are also broadly supportive:
- Strong debt markets
- Buoyant equity markets
- Signs of improvement in the US IPO market
Against this backdrop, we expect the level of deal activity to improve in the second half of the year.
Data highlights include:
- Deal volume declines, pushing long-term average slightly lower
Q2 deal volumes decreased by 15% to 294 deals from 347 in Q1 13. The four-period long-term moving average of total deal volume decreased slightly from 323 deals to 319 deals.
- Total value decreases sharply, but three megadeals announced
Disclosed deal value decreased to US$30b in Q2 13 from US$40b in Q1, of which the acquisition of Heinz by 3G Capital Management and Berkshire Hathaway represented $28b. There were three megadeals, with a value greater than US$5b in Q2, which accounted for 69% of total disclosed deal value.
- Decline in activity concentrated in corporate food transactions
The number of food deals dropped by 21% from 243 in Q1 to 193 in Q2. Activity in beverages and household and personal care was far more stable. Corporate deals decreased by 17% to 241 deals from 292 deals in Q1. Private equity deals declined to 53 in Q2 from 55 in Q1.
- Americas prominent in top 10 deal activity
Of the quarter's top 10 deals, five were either US or Latin-America based. This included deals where a US-based business was the target in addition to transactions with a US-based acquirer.
- Food and beverages dominate the quarter's top 10 deals
There were four food deals and three beverage deals in the top 10 largest deals in Q2 13. Two were in the household and personal care sector and one was in the tobacco sector. Eight of the top 10 transactions featured corporate buyers and the remaining two were private equity/long-term private investors.
The quarter's top investment themes were:
- Creating new global challengers
The quarter provided two examples of transactions whose rationale is to create a new global challenger. Joh. A. Benckiser took Amsterdam-listed D.E Master Blenders private in an $8.3b (€6.4b) deal, with the aim of challenging for the global number one position in coffee.
China's largest meat processing company, Shuanghui International Holdings, agreed to buy US pork producer Smithfield Foods to extend its geographic reach and secure a supply source.
- Investing further in known businesses
Consumer products companies are investing further in businesses they know well, as a means of limiting risk. This may include increasing the size of their stakes or buying out the minorities in businesses where they already have an ownership interest.
- US underpinning top 10 deals
US companies and US-based transactions are underpinning the top 10 deals in Q2 13. The reasons for this trend are macroeconomic, with the recovery in US growth outpacing other regions, particularly Europe.
Underlying long-term trends
- Pursuit of growth opportunities and scale in emerging markets
Sector analysis demonstrates that the majority of multinational consumer products companies are keen to offset the lower growth potential of mature markets and exploit the long-term shift in economic power toward emerging economies.
The scale of Asia's rapidly emerging middle class makes it the number one opportunity for profitable growth. To meet growing demand in emerging markets, domestic challengers are also building scale and securing raw material supplies.
- Consolidation and portfolio optimization within developed markets
It is still imperative for companies to exploit opportunities in mature markets. Companies are also keen to strengthen brand portfolios, increase scale and target higher-growth segments.
Consumer products groups are using different ownership structures, collaborations and contractual agreements to reduce the financial risks of acquisitions compared with traditional M&A.
- Continued pursuit of health and wellness
A prominent strand of the diversification into new higher-growth/margin product categories is consumer products companies' focus on the acquisition of health and wellness products.
For some businesses, this may mean exiting market segments that are performing less strongly. For others, it is about establishing a presence in the fast-growing health and wellness space.
Top 10 deals Q2 13
Buyer name | Buyer country | Target name | Target country | Disclosed value (US$m) | Announced date | Deal type | Sector | Cross-border or In-border |
Oak Leaf BV | Netherlands | D.E Master Blenders 1753 BV | Netherlands | $8,279 | 28 Mar 2013 | PE | Beverages | In-border |
Shuanghui Intl Hldg Ltd. | China | Smithfield Foods Inc. | United States | $7,100 | 29 May 2013 | Corporate | Food | Cross-border |
Unilever PLC | United Kingdom | Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | India | $5,443 | 30 Apr 2013 | Corporate | HPC | Cross-border |
JBS SA | Brazil | Marfrig Alimentos-Seara Brasil | Brazil | $2,744 | 10 Jun 2013 | Corporate | Food | In-border |
Rhone Group LLC | United States | CSM NV-Bakery Supplies | Netherlands | $1,350 | 25 Mar 2013 | PE | Food | Cross-border |
Philip Morris Intl Inc. | United States | Philip Morris Mexico SA de CV | Mexico | $700 | 21 May 2013 | Corporate | Tobacco | Cross-border |
China Huiyuan Juice Group Ltd. | China | China Huiyuan Ind Hldg Ltd. | China | $660 | 23 May 2013 | Corporate | Beverages | In-border |
Coca-Cola HBC AG | United Kingdom | Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. | Greece | $370 | 17 May 2013 | Corporate | Beverages | Cross-border |
Mitsubishi Corp. | Japan | Kirin Kyowa Foods Co. Ltd. | Japan | $320 | 18 Mar 2013 | Corporate | Food | In-border |
Domtar Corporation | Canada | Associated Hygienic Products | United States | $272 | 28 May 2013 | Corporate | HPC | Cross-border |


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After Chief Justice John Roberts didn't get the presidential oath of office quite right yesterday, the court's top guy came back to the White House today and administered it to President Barack Obama again. And he got it right this time.
Administration officials said the oath was legal Tuesday but because the word "faithfully" was out of order they decided to do it again out of "an abundance of caution.''
The oath was done in the Map Room and here's a report from the pool reporter in the room, describing some of the back and forth banter.
"We decided it was so much fun ... " Obama joked while sitting on a couch.
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The oath took 25 seconds.
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I don't really want to discuss my personal political views here, but let me just say -- WOW, what an election! I have been glued to the Elections Canada website for the past two hours, and I must not be the only one because it keeps crashing. (I have no tv here, so it's my only portal to the outside world...) I cannot believe the final numbers. A majority Conservative government and an NDP minority, from 37 up to 106 seats? Incredible. The NDP stole Quebec from the Bloc, who went from 49 down to 4 seats. It makes me very, very happy. But the most surprising part has to be the fact that neither Mr. Duceppe or Mr. Ignatieff won in their own ridings. Or, maybe the biggest shock is that Elizabeth May won hers? I don't know. I'm just having way too much fun watching this go down... :D |
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Wisła | ||
Presidential Castle in Wisła
Coordinates: 49°39′17.69″N 18°51′34.23″E / 49.6549139°N 18.8595083°E | ||
Country | Poland | |
Voivodeship | Silesian | |
County | Cieszyn | |
Gmina | Wisła (urban gmina) | |
First mentioned | 1615 | |
City rights | 1962 | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Tomasz Bujok | |
Area | ||
• Total | 110.26 km2 (42.57 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
Population (2006) | ||
• Total | 11,453 | |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 43-460 | |
Car plates | SCI | |
Website | http://www.wisla.pl |
Wisła [ˈviswa] ( listen) (German: Weichsel, Czech: Visla) is a town in Cieszyn County, Silesian Voivodeship, southern Poland, with a population of about 11,810 (2006), near the border with Czech Republic. It is situated in the Silesian Beskids mountain range in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. Wisła is the Polish name for the Vistula River, which has its source in the mountains near the town.
Wisła is a popular year-round tourist destination, with the nearby mountains favored by ski jumpers Malinka (ski jumping hill)). It is known for being the home town of ski jumper Adam Małysz, and for the fact that it is the only town in Poland with a majority Protestant population.
Wisła is also the home of the Beskid Museum, on B. Hoff square. It has on display agricultural tools, folk costumes and goatskin bagpipes from the surrounding region.
First people settled here in the late 16th or early 17th century, coming from two directions: from Ustroń up the river Vistula and Gorals searching for new pastures in the mountains (see also: Vlachs). It was first mentioned in 1615. Politically the village belonged then to the Duchy of Teschen, a fee of the Kingdom of Bohemia, which after 1526 became part of the Habsburg Monarchy. Since 1653 it belonged to Teschener Kammer.
The majority of its inhabitants were Lutherans. After issuing the Patent of Toleration in 1781 they subsequently organized a local Lutheran parish as one of over ten in the region.[1]
After Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire a modern municipal division was introduced in the re-established Austrian Silesia. The village as a municipality was subscribed to the political district of Bielsko and the legal district of Skoczów. In the second half of the 19th century it became increasingly popular tourist destination.
According to the censuses conducted in 1880, 1890, 1900 and 1910 the population of the municipality grew from 4261 in 1880 to 4685 in 1910 with a majority being native Polish-speakers (98.5%-99%) and a small minority German-speaking (at most 64 or 1.5% in 1880) and at most 4 people Czech-speaking (in 1910), in terms of religion majority were Protestants (94.9% in 1910), followed by Roman Catholics (232 or 5% in 1910) and 6 Jews.[2] The village was also traditionally inhabited by a specific subgroup of Silesian Gorals, speaking Cieszyn Silesian dialect.
After World War I, fall of Austria-Hungary, Polish–Czechoslovak War and the division of Cieszyn Silesia in 1920, it became a part of Poland. It was then annexed by Nazi Germany at the beginning of World War II. After the war it was restored to Poland.
It gained town rights in 1962.
Tourism in Wisła[edit]
In the winter Wisła is known for its skiing: a world class ski jump "Skocznia Malinka" has been built to host international competitions. In the summer, hiking through its many mountain trails is popular. To support its recent growth in tourism, many hotels have been built, the largest of which is Hotel Gołębiewski.
Wisła is also home to Wisła Castle - one of official residences of the President of Poland.
In Wisła a trail starts that leads to the Stożek Wielki, a mountain on the border with the Czech Republic that reaches a height of 978 meters.
Famous Citizens[edit]
- Adam Małysz - World Class Ski Jumper. Winning 39 World Cup competitions include 4 overall World Cups, World champion and Olympic medalist.
- ^ Michejda, Karol (1992). "Dzieje Kościoła ewangelickiego w Księstwie Cieszyńskim (od Reformacji do roku 1909)". Z historii Kościoła ewangelickiego na Śląsku Cieszyńskim (in Polish). Katowice: Dom Wydawniczy i Księgarski "Didache". p. 144. ISBN 83-85572-00-7.
- ^ Piątkowski, Kazimierz (1918). Stosunki narodowościowe w Księstwie Cieszyńskiem (in Polish). Cieszyn: Macierz Szkolna Księstwa Cieszyńskiego. p. 261, 279.
External links[edit]
- Wisła Town Website
- Jewish Community in Wisła on Virtual Shtetl
- Skocznia Malinka Website
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Coordinates: 49°39′17.69″N 18°51′34.23″E / 49.6549139°N 18.8595083°E


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Categories Comments Tips for prospective students They work hard at this college and there is a lot of homework. Just don't be lazy and do the work and you should be fine.
In three sentences I like the campus and the people are so nice! I can't wait to start school in the fall. Everything we need is close to the school, and it's easy to get around the campus.
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Categories Comments Bang for the buck Seward is relatively cheap for its tuition.
What to do for fun Join inter-mural sports or just go to the student center to play pool or ping-pong.
Food and Dining The food is great for only $5 a meal. All you can eat at a time.
Dorm Life Dorms are nice and clean.
Academic Rigor I truly believe that Seward academically prepares it's students for success in their transfer colleges.
Tips for prospective students Even though Seward is a Community College, the classes are hard. So don't expect for any of it to be easy. Be social. The more friends you make the better school becomes.
In three sentences Seward has great students-to-teacher ratio. The teachers are all friendly. And the campus is easy to get around.
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Michael from Hugoton, KS
01/13/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety I have not seen or heard of any real safety issues at this school.
Clubs and Activities There is not that many clubs at this school unfortunately.
Great for these types of students Students who want to go to college but don't have the finances.
Bang for the buck For the price you pay the quality is above excellent. You can acquire an excellent education for a low price. If you think finances will be an issue then SCCC is a great option.
What to do for fun In the student center you can play ping pong or pool. There is even a swimming pool you can go to during appropriate hours.
Food and Dining I do not regularly eat there. However, the school is extremely close to several fast food franchises. When I do eat at the college the food is generally okay.
Dorm Life I do not live in the dorms but what I can tell form my friends rooms it looks spacious but you will be living close to someone.
Academic Rigor The courses are not too challenging and depending on your teacher you may not get much homework.
Tips for prospective students Don't be afraid because the classes are so small teachers are very likely to help you more.
In three sentences I rate SCCC an 7.5/10 due to a two reasons. It is small and very comfy plus the price is low. However, there is not a wide variety of classes you can take.
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01/14/2013Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety It is safe for a student to go here because there are patrols making sure everything is fine
Food and Dining The food here is like a buffet for everyone and they don't run out of food
Dorm Life I haven't been to a dorm but it was a nice place for people to stay in.
Academic Rigor Students here have chance to treacherous there goals for there can be a second chance if they wish to go here
In three sentences Seward county community college is a 10 out of 10. Being a student there makes me realize what an amazing future I will have. I have enjoyed my stay there.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 9
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus just holidays
What to do for fun movies, hang out with friends, dances and school activities
Food and Dining splended and fair
Dorm Life its Calm and social
Academic Rigor its great!
Tips for prospective students Just be prepared and responsible. Stay focused and try hard.
In three sentences SCCC is a great place for me and for my career. Its also close to home. I love SCCC.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus is continuosly patrolled by SCCC/ATS 's own security force so students never have to worry about any unexpected problems.
Clubs and Activities There are a wide variety of clubs and activities to partake in while your stay at SCCC/ATS. Join a club with friends for even more college fun.
Great for these types of students SCCC/ATS is a community college for virtually any student so come on down and attend.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Attend the many home games whether it be basketball,baseball,and volleyball they're guaranteed to be fun.
Bang for the buck SCCC/ATS is really affordable and any student can apply for their grant/scholarship so the cost of attending SCCC/ATS is substantially even less.
What to do for fun The student union is the place to hangout with friends. Here you can play games or watch tv with friends anytime. The bookstore is also located within the student union so stop by for refreshments, books, or SCCC/ATS gear.
Food and Dining The cafeteria is located right across the street from the dorms and classes are really close by.
Dorm Life The dorms are a great place to meet new students that will also be attending classes with you.
Academic Rigor Teachers are there to motivate and ensure that your grades are meeting their expectations.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to speak with your advisors regularly for help with class schedules and degree information they're more than glad to help. Don't be afraid to ask for help there are many students and teachers there to guide you.
In three sentences SCCC/ATS was my first college experience. The teachers are very well suited for teaching many of the subjects found on campus. I would recommend anyone that is interested in attending a community college because SCCC/ATS is a great place to start.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is really safe and secure. The small town where it is located adds to the safety of the school.
Clubs and Activities There are many clubs and activities that students can become active in ranging from a current technology club where students get to design and build a computer to sell to clubs for students of Hispanic origin.
Great for these types of students This college is extremely good for beginning students and non-traditional students.
What to do for fun There are many college-wide activities that are fun to be a part of. Throughout the year, there are several cultural fairs. On Halloween, the dorm students put on a haunted house for kids around the community to trick-or-treat safely.
Food and Dining There is an all-you-can eat cafeteria that offers a wide range of food.
Dorm Life I didn't personally stay in the dorms, but I have friends who did who didn't complain about the living conditions.
Academic Rigor This school is very good as a beginning institution. If you decide to take the more challenging courses such as Calculus III or Chemistry II, there is a good academic challenge.
Tips for prospective students This school accepts just about anyone, but be sure to apply early to qualify for various grants/scholarships.
In three sentences This school has a highly trained educational staff. It also offers a very diverse student culture with exchange students literally from around the world. It is affordable and gives a quality education.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 9 of 9
Categories Comments Campus Safety the campus is pretty safe, personally i haven't seen any criminal acts being committed. occasionally something is stolen, but the campus security usually catches the culprit.
Clubs and Activities seward has a couple of clubs that students can join such as: sife, halo, pathways, cmc, and sga. those are just a couple of clubs you can join based on your interest.
Bang for the buck ways you can save in college is buying cheap or cutting back on expenses. the college offers scholarships and tuition grants. as long as you have good grades you will most likely receive them cutting your cost of college by a lot.
What to do for fun during the week i generally attend any school activity taking place that given week or play pool in the union. the union is the hang out place for the college it contains computers, pool tables, ping pong tables, and tv's along with a lounge area. on the weekends you can go watch movies or go bowling.
Food and Dining the college cafeteria has some really good food and it's affordable. i generally eat lunch there, it costs $4.65 and you can eat all you can. it beats going to mcdonald's that's for sure.
Dorm Life i don't live in the dorms, so i can't really say much. the friends i have that live in the dorms seem to really enjoy living in them. i know there are activities throughout the year for students to get acquainted with each other.
Academic Rigor this really depends on the student. if the student has a desire to learn then the class will not be as difficult as if the student didn't want to try.
Tips for prospective students there are many tips i can give to you, but the 3 main ones have to be: - go to class/study - be organized/manage your times wisely - be outgoing, there's nothing wrong with making new friends and having fun
In three sentences sccc is a great community college! i like the small class sizes the college has. seward has a great student to teacher connection, as in the teachers really make you feel like they care about your well being, because they do. the college just makes you feel at home it's just a comfortable learning environment.
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Archive for September, 2013
Saul Elkin Reflects on Shakespeare in Delaware Park
By JAY MORAN
Shakespeare in Delaware Park continues its 38th season Friday evening when "Measure for Measure" opens at 7:30 p.m. It is the second production of the season, following the presentation of "Hamlet," which brought large crowds to the park. WBFO's Jay Moran sat down with Saul Elkin, Founder and Artistic Director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, to talk about the productions and the history of the summer tradition.
At age 81, Elkin directed Hamlet, but for Measure for Measure, he has tabbed Brian Cavanaugh to take the play in a much different direction.
Elkin says Cavanaugh "has moved it from Vienna to Vienna, Texas in the 19th Century and turns it into a Western."
"Very little had to be changed. And even doing the play with a slight Texas twang works with Shakespeare's poetry. It's interesting. It's fun. So, now everybody is in cowboy outfits with holsters and guns."
While weather conditions play a large role in the size of audiences, Elkin believes there is a fundamental principle behind Shakespeare In Delaware Park's emergence as a community institution.
"There is a reason why these plays continue to be done, these 400-year-old plays. A lot of it has to do with the quality of the writing," Elkin said.
"I think that's what attracts audiences."
Now with an annual budget around $400,000, Shakespeare in Delaware Park has grown from humble origins.
Elkin says he was encouraged to start a Shakespeare festival by his mentor, Joseph Papp. That prompted a phone call to the office of then-Buffalo Mayor Stanley Makowski.
With the blessings of the city parks officials, Makowski granted Elkin the chance to bring Shakespeare to Delaware Park with one key provision.
"I can't give you any money," Elkin said, laughing at the recollection.
Elkin says the city, as well as the county, has become a key partner in the company's success. He's also quick to credit his fellow staff members and the many patrons of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.
That support has allowed Shakespeare in Delaware Park to provide professional productions to tens of thousands free of charge for 38 years.
Despite the accessibility, Elkin acknowledges that some still shy away from Shakespeare, perhaps associating it with the painful memories of a high school literature class. To those, Elkin offers some encouraging thoughts.
"Be open to what happens on the stage. There is a story to be told. Focus on the story. If the language is an obstacle, focus on the actors, focus on the story, focus on the characters."
"People who enjoy the productions at the park, never complain about the difficulty of the language because it becomes a secondary issue. It's like hearing beautiful music, you don't have to be a musician."
Starting Friday night, "Measure for Measure" can be viewed Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. until August 18 in Delaware Park.


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The coronial system in Queensland : the effects of new legislation on decision making
Carpenter, Belinda J., Barnes, Michael, Adkins, Glenda, Naylor, Charles, Tait, Gordon W., & Begum, Nelufa (2008) The coronial system in Queensland : the effects of new legislation on decision making. Journal of Law and Medicine, 16(3), pp. 458-465.
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The purpose of this article is to detail research completed in 2007 which investigated the way in which coroners made decisions in a death investigation, with a particular focus on their autopsy decision-making. The data were gathered during the first year of operation of a new Coroners Act in Queensland, Australia, which required a greater amount of information to be gathered at the scene by police, and this included a thorough investigation of the circumstances of the death, including statements from witnesses, friends and family, as well as evidence-gathering at the scene. This article addresses the outcomes of that increased information on coronial decision-making in three ways: first, whether or not the greater amount of information offered to coroners enabled them to be less reliant on full internal autopsies to establish cause of death; secondly, whether certain factors were more influential in decision-making; and thirdly, whether the information gathered at the scene negates the need for full internal autopsies in many situations, irrespective of the decision-making by coroners.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
By Shelley Grieshop
Local death blamed on H1N1 virus
The death of a 59-year-old Wapakoneta woman on Friday was due to the H1N1 flu, local health officials have confirmed.
The mother and grandmother, who was not identified by Auglaize County Health Commissioner Charlotte Parsons, died at Lima Memorial Hospital. The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed the death as the result of contracting H1N1 flu, she added.
Parsons would not say whether the woman had underlying health conditions that may have contributed to her death. She cited patient privacy regulations for the lack of information released.
The woman reportedly was admitted as a patient at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys before being transported to the Lima hospital.
Cases of the H1N1 flu have slowed nationwide since December and no states currently are identified as having widespread activity of the illness. To date, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention have tallied 1,857 deaths and 39,387 hospitalizations related to the "swine flu," as it is known.
The CDC issued a recent statement saying that nearly all confirmed cases of influenza reported to them are the H1N1 strain, not seasonal flu.
Ohio Department of Health spokeswoman Jen House said the state has confirmed 51 deaths from H1N1. However, most of those represent deaths of children because health officials are not required to report adult deaths from H1N1, she said. The Wapakoneta woman's death was not included in that statewide count, she added.
During Wednesday's meeting of the Mercer County-Celina City Health Department, Administrator Dale Palmer noted that his staff was "consumed" with H1N1 issues for eight of the 12 months of 2009. The department is now considering the purchase of a new phone system because the current one was terribly inadequate last year during the H1N1 outbreak.
"People kept getting busy signals all the time," explained Jason Place, the department's director of emergency response.
The health department continues to offer H1N1 flu vaccine clinics three times per week, but they're now attracting fewer and fewer clients despite the fact the dose is free.
Joyce Jansen, director of nursing and communicable disease coordinator for the local health department, told board members her staff so far has distributed 4,154 doses of the vaccine to 10.13 percent of the county's population. She said the staff has worked to educate the public and she is disappointed with the low percentage of people vaccinated.
County Health Commissioner Dr. Philip Masser agreed.
"It's scary," he said of the response by local residents.
The percentage of the population vaccinated for H1N1 flu in Auglaize County is nearly as low - 10.5 percent or 4,887 doses, Parsons said.
Jansen and Parsons also are concerned with the excess doses of vaccine they have in storage. Jansen said she currently has 6,000 doses to distribute; some of it doesn't expire for a year or more and could be used this fall, she said.
"I predict (most of the current supply) will sit there on the shelf," Jansen said.
Parsons said ODH officials have advised each county and city health department to step up efforts to educate the public on the need for the vaccine. Some H1N1 flu experts, as well as local health officials, believe there could be more outbreaks throughout the year.
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Aggressive Copper Tetra (Silvertips) I thought I'd just relate a recent experience with regard to Copper Tetras or Silvertips. The fish profiles generally written about them state that they are "peaceful community fish ideally kept in schools of 10 or more". I bought ten of these fish at the end of September to school along with my Harlequins and Rummies - they caused absolute havoc. My Glowlights and Rummies hid in the undergrowth all the time, the Harlequins grouped together at one end of the tank and my previously serene aquarium turned into a battleground. The only fish they didn't seem to bother were the Cory's, Oto's and shrimp. I decided they were too much trouble and, armed with my home-made bottle trap and a breeding tank borrowed from a friend, caught eight of them to return to my supplier. She inspected them and said it was too high a range of males to females so the two left behind that I didn't catch should be OK - and they are. She gave me 8 Blue Rasbora as a replacement....even though I told her I had spotted an error on my till receipt and hadn't actually paid for them.....a sign of a good LFS. My tank is now restored to it's harmonious previous life and a joy to sit and watch again. Please think twice before adding any number of these gorgeous little fish other than what appears to be a very comfortable pair - male and female. |
What size tank is it? You know, I had the same problem with glowlight tetras. Got 9 of them and they terrorized the 45 gallon, nipping all the other fish. I know! Glowlights! But that stuff happens. |
Hi Jaysee, Its a 180 litre (that's about 45 US gallons) and a metre long so there should have been plenty of room. I just think they would be lovely shoaling fish with perhaps a couple of males and the rest female, but I'll not be trying again. The new Blue Harlequins (I think they are also known as Black Harlequins) and my extra Rummies are so much more suitable. My Glowlights (Called Neon Rosé here in France) were OK. We live and learn don't we? At least the Silvertips didn't actually damage anyone which is a plus I suppose but it was the harassment that I couldn't live with. |
Harassment leads to disease and death just the same - it was the right thing to do getting rid of them. While we can generally count on fish to follow suit with regards to behavior, they are not robots and there are a lot of variables that can have an influence - some more profound than others. |
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Essential tremor
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Essential tremor is a neurological disorder characterized by shaking of hands (and sometimes other parts of the body including the head), evoked by intentional movements. The exact incidence is unknown, but it is presumed to be the most common type of tremor and also the most commonly observed movement disorder. [How to reference and link to summary or text] Essential tremor was also previously known as "benign essential tremor", but the adjective "benign" has been removed in recognition of the sometimes disabling nature of the disorder.
Half of the cases are due to gene mutation and transmitted dominantly. There are two main loci: ETM1 and ETM2.[1] The rest are idiopathic. No identifiable and consistent structural abnormality has yet been demonstrated to exist in the nervous system of every person with ET.
A French kindred study found that the Ser9Gly variant of the dopamine receptor D3 (DRD3) was strongly associated with ET in 23 out of 30 families studied.[2]
Usually the diagnosis is established on clinical grounds. Tremors can start at any age, from birth through advanced ages (senile tremor). Any voluntary muscle in the body may be affected, though it's most commonly seen in the hands and arms and slightly less commonly in the neck (causing the patient's head to shake), eyelids, larynx, tongue, trunk, and legs. A resting tremor of the hands is sometimes present.
ET does sometimes occur in combination with other neurological disorders such as dystonia and benign fasciculation syndrome. However, there is no clear evidence that having ET predisposes a person to one of these disorders.
Essential tremor (ET) generally presents as a rhythmic tremor (4-12Hz) that is present only when the affected muscle is exerting effort (i.e., it is not present at rest). Any sort of physical or mental stress will tend to make the tremor worse, often creating the false impression that the tremor is of psychosomatic origin. It is typical for the tremor to worsen in "performance" situations, such as when making out a check at a checkout stand. ET-related tremors do not occur during sleep, but patients sometimes complain of an especially coarse tremor upon awakening that becomes noticeably less coarse within the first few minutes of wakefulness. Tremor intensity can otherwise worsen in response to fatigue, strong emotions, low blood sugar, cold, caffeine, lithium salts, some antidepressants or other factors.
In disabling cases, ET can interfere with a person's ability to perform tasks of daily living, including feeding, dressing, and activities of personal hygiene.
ET is usually painless, although in some cases tremor of the head or neck causes pain, and writing can become painful quickly for a person with hand tremors who grips a pen tightly in a struggle to maintain control over penmanship.
Sometimes people with ET develop a raspy speaking voice while their ET symptoms worsen over time. When this dysphonia occurs, it is true even in cases where the person's tremor symptoms were first noticeable during early childhood and, so, is unlikely to be related to commonplace reductions in quality that can gradually affect the speaking voices of some elderly people.
People with ET often report a progressive decline in their sense of balance and their fine motor skills.
ET is clearly progressive in most cases (sometimes rapidly, sometimes very slowly), and can be disabling, but significant disability is rare.
Drug treatment may include tranquilizers, beta-blockers, and antiepileptic drugs. Surgical treatments (which are generally reserved for the most severe cases) include botulism toxin injections into the affected muscles, thalamotomy, pallidotomy, and deep brain stimulation – the insertion of a brain pacemaker.
The two medications that are prescribed most commonly for control of ET symptoms are the anticonvulsant Primidone (Mysoline) and the beta-blocker propranolol (Inderal).
Minor cases of ET can be treated with physical therapy and development of the muscles in the sections of the body that are severe in their shaking.
Other potential sources of tremor (excessive caffeine consumption, recreational drug use, medications, hyperthyroidism) should be excluded if possible
Support groupsEdit
The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) provides information, services and support to individuals and families affected by essential tremor (ET). The organization encourages and promotes research in an effort to determine the causes, treatment and ultimately the cure for ET. The IETF is a worldwide organization dedicated to meeting the needs of those whose daily lives are challenged by ET. IETF, an international non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that derives its support entirely from its membership and the general public, was founded in 1988 and is guided by a board of directors and a medical advisory council. The organization's membership consists of patients, physicians, educators, parents, relatives and volunteers who provide education, community services and funding to help support tremor research.
The National Tremor Foundation (NTF), founded in 1992, is a British friendly organisation based in Essex, England, an affiliate of the International Tremor Foundation, which was founded in 1988. The organisation's primary work is production of a quarterly informational newsletter. The NTF also maintains a list of ITF medical advisors, and facilitates the formation of self-help groups. NTF was granted charitable status in 1994.
Help with TechnologyEdit
Tunic Software has released software to help people with essential tremor, Parkinson's Disease, and other causes of hand tremor control their computer mouse. Called 'MouseCage', the software automatically smooths mouse cursor motion to reduce the effects of unsteady or shaky hands.- anti-tremor mouse software
IBM created a peripheral device that filters out tremoring movements of the hand. The hardware adapter, termed AMA, is connected between the computer and the input device. It is switched on or off and adjusted for tremor severity right on the device.
IBM also offer a free smoothing mouse driver for windows 2000 and XP which uses the same technology that helps steady the image in a hand held camcorder. See http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/tech/mousesmoothing
Another option is http://www.steadymouse.com/about/
Other tools have also been adapted for people with tremors; for example, eating utensils which are weighted to help damp out tremor.
- ↑ Kovach M, Ruiz J, Kimonis K et al (2001). Genetic heterogeneity in autosomal dominant essential tremor. Genet Med 3 (3): 197-9.
- ↑ Jeanneteau F, Funalot B, Jankovic J, et al. (2006). A functional variant of the dopamine D3 receptor is associated with risk and age-at-onset of essential tremor. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 103 (28): 10753–8. PMID 16809426.
External linksEdit
- International Essential Tremor Foundation (USA)
- Tremor Action Network (USA)
- National Tremor Foundation (UK)
- Association APTES (FRANCE)


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Apologies for the lack of updates, y'all. I was a bit burnt out after all the excitement of Fashion Week and needed some time to rest.
My time has been occupied with wedding planning!
No, no, it's not me. My best friend is getting married and we have been busy, busy, busy with dress shopping, and planning out my maid of honor duties.
I'll be back later today with more Fashion Week scoop, new product reviews, coverage of the Cosmetic Executive Women product demo, and maybe some snarking on how incredibly hideous the makeup is in bridal gown ads.
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MOSCOW, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Two Russian servicemen were killed and three more wounded on Wednesday in an attack in the Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia, RIA news agency reported.
"Two soldiers were killed and three wounded when unknown assailants fired shots at their car near a military base in the Sunzhensky district of Ingushetia," local police source was quoted as saying.
Ingushetia and Daghestan border the republic of Chechnya, which suffered two wars against separatists from the 1990s to early 2000s. Attacks on police and authorities are still frequent in those regions.