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Inspiring Student Motivation and Deep Learning: An Interview with Yevgeniya Zastavker
June 12, 2017
Hosted by David E. Goldberg
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In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Yevgeniya Zastavker, associate professor of physics at Olin College. Through her work at Olin, Yevgeniya focuses on creating curricular and pedagogical structures as well as academic cultures that facilitate students' interests, motivation, and desire to persist as learners. Dr. Zastavker's work also places emphasis on the issues of women and minorities in science/engineering and developing and supporting learning environments for a diverse learner population. Join Yevgeniya and Dave as they delve into the factors which impact students' motivational attitudes, and discuss how to create a more holistic engineering ed experience.
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Change is coming to higher education like a freight train, but transforming higher education is challenging, full of risks and opportunities for educators, students, workers, and employers, alike. Big Beacon Radio, Transforming Higher Education, with Dave Goldberg, helps you explore and understand the latest news and views. Hear about the latest innovations from cutting edge innovators as higher education remakes itself, in the United States and around the globe. Join Dave as he speaks with top guests, innovators, thought leaders, and movers and shakers, on an equal footing from his own experiences as a higher education transformation pioneer. Transforming higher education is complex, and the world of higher education is changing quickly. Stay on top.
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One question that's been running through my mind as I plan to venture farther afield in my kayak is whether or not to purchase a handheld, marine VHF radio.
At this point most of my journeys have been on freshwater lakes that are not terribly removed from civilization. At worst my cell phone has been reduced to a roaming state.
However, I eventually plan to go places where I may not even get the benefit of roaming coverage.
To get others' opinions, I began a Facebook discussion on this topic, and I received a very helpful reply from Christopher Strout:
"I HIGHLY suggest getting a VHF radio. When I paddle I always carry one. I also will often carry my cell phone. Some reasons to have a VHF. They are generally submersible rated unlike your cell phone meaning that it can get wet and still work. When using a cell phone you have to know phone numbers."
Chris' complete, and very informative, response may be found here:
Cell Phone vs. VHF Marine Radio
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The City of Redmond has selected a company to implement the new system. The development phase of the project continues into 2019.
The new website is targeted for completion in the second quarter of 2019. This is intended to provide an upgrade to web usability and accessibility for our online customers.
Training that includes accessibility awareness for Redmond.gov content editors is provided ongoing. This is intended to improve the experience for users of all browsers, including specialty browsers.
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Christmas Markets in Europe Set to Draw in More Travellers Than Ever Before
Christmas markets are all about celebrating everything traditional, and many people believe that Christmas simply isn't Christmas without a visit to a market. This tradition began in Germany, but it has now spread all over Europe, and most big cities will have their own Christmas markets for visitors to enjoy. Last year over four million Brits jetted abroad during the Christmas season, and this year many of them are set to return to the fabulous Christmas markets held throughout Europe.
If you're intrigued, and considering jetting to Europe this winter, keep reading for a list of the best Christmas markets.
Located at Marienplatz, and named Christkindlmarkt, Munich's festive market is held between the 27th November and 24th December 2014. Dating back to the 14th century, it is the oldest Christmas market in the city, one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, and also one of the most traditional. Bavarian style Christmas shopping is an experience you will remember forever, and the wooden toys and straw decorations will transport everyone back to their childhoods. With lots of mulled wine and baked apples on offer, foodies will be just as impressed with this market as everyone else. Visitors to Munich will be able to listen to traditional carols, which are sung from the balcony of Munich's town hall, and inside the hall itself, children will be able to bake festive cookies, or have fun with arts and crafts. And, after enjoying the market itself, you can head to the world famous Hofbräuhaus for a beer or three!
Accommodation in Munich can be found relatively easily, though looking for a hotel close by to Marienplatz is recommended.
Open from the 6th December to the 4th January, the Nice Christmas market is held in the city's central square. The setting is truly magical. Over 50 wooden chalets will showcase crafts related to the Christmas season, an enchanted fir forest will feature events during the festivities, and a large ice skating rink is the perfect place to have some fun no matter how old you are. The historical buildings of the old town, the pine trees dusted in artificial snow, and the breathtaking views from the Ferris wheel will put everyone immediately into the Christmas spirit. Seasonal music can be heard throughout the market, and during the afternoons live concerts can be enjoyed. And, unlike other Christmas markets, Nice isn't crowded so you won't be jostling with others to see what's on offer in the stalls.
Visit Wimdu.co.uk for a selection of apartments in Nice this Christmas.
Belfast Christmas market is held between the 15th November and the 21st December. It is a ten year old market, which originally started out with just a few stalls, but has now transformed into a large celebration with over 90 stalls and traditional German festivities. Starting at 12 noon each day, the event is hosted in the grounds of Belfast City Hall. A variety of food and drinks are on offer, and savvy shoppers will find lots of great ideas for Christmas presents. Everything from hand painted pottery and crystals, to wooden toys and handbags can be found. A Santa's grotto is being set up, which will be open from 11am-6pm Saturday – Wednesday, and 11am – 7pm on Thursdays and Friday. And, as a special treat for children, a Santa's post box is available, where children can post their letters to good Old Saint Nick himself. Those who post letters before the 17th December will receive a personalised reply.
Check out Booking.com for a selection of hotels in the vicinity of Belfast City Hall.
Copenhagen is a city that goes all out for Christmas, so you can expect big things this December! There are lots of markets held during the festive season in Copenhagen, but one of the best is held in the Tivoli Gardens from the 15th November to the 4th January. 2014 will be the 21st anniversary of this market, and visitors will find fairground rides, an Alpine village (along with an Alp Express), fireworks, and Father Christmas himself! Every year the Copenhagen Christmas market has a new theme, however with 2013's Nordic theme being really popular, the organisers have decided to stick with it again for 2014. And, with over 50 stalls, amusement rides, a miniature pixie land, and all the 'fairytale romance' of Hans Christian Anderson, what more could you want from a Christmas market? The Copenhagen Christmas Market is open from 11am – 11pm daily.
Apartments in Copenhagen do book up fast, so compare the prices via a holiday lettings website, such as http://www.wimdu.co.uk/copenhagen as soon as you can.
Described by the Independent as a 'smorgasbord of festive fun', the Gothenburg Christmas market, is the largest in Sweden, and a fantastic place to visit this December. The market is held between the 15th November and the 29th December, and is a marvellous combination of contemporary design and traditional Swedish fare. With over 70 stalls decked out in the traditional red and white Christmas colours, hundreds of thousands of lights, and typical Swedish delicacies, the Gothenburg market is the place to be. The cobbled streets surrounding the market lend themselves perfectly to the atmosphere, and the cafes serve some amazing Christmas fare including delicious gingerbread! Aside from buying some amazing Christmas gifts, venture out of your comfort zone a little and try some reindeer meat or some delicious smoked sausage!
Hotels in Gothenburg can be found for as little as £37 per night. Check out Trip Advisor for a selection of the best.
Whichever Christmas market you choose to visit, try and book your tickets early. Apartments can still be found on the links above, and flights are still available to most places during the month of December – sites like SkyScanner should help you find the best prices for your chosen dates.


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Expedia, Inc. is a publicly listed (NASDAQ: EXPE) conglomerate operating renowned online travel brands such as Expedia.com, Hotwire.com, trivago among many others. Its subsidiaries operate in over 60 countries, powering travel bookings of hotels and airlines, and also offering holiday tips and advice.
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While adding new MP3 audio files to my Web site recently, I discovered that Safari was refusing to play one of the MP3s already there. The frustrating part was that I could see no difference between this MP3 and any of the others that Safari did play.
Searching the Web, I found that this problem was neither uncommon nor particularly new. Safari under Snow Leopard has been having a lot of weird problems playing MP3s. And despite a fair amount of discussion, no one seems to have a solution.
So here's mine: Forget MP3. Though it's a common element of HTML5 audio, and though Apple is nominally supporting it, it's really a legacy format. Support may well dwindle further, going forward. My advice is to use MP4 instead.
But isn't MP4 a video format? As it turns out, not really. It's a file format that can contain video, audio, stills, and more. You can have audio with your video, or you can have audio without video.
Sound familiar? Yes, it's a direct descendant of Apple's QuickTime Movie. You can use it for just about anything, and in this incarnation, it has the wide support that the QuickTime Movie lacked. In fact, in my testing, MP4 was handled by various browsers in just the same ways they handled MP3. So, in many cases, you can meet all your media needs with this one format.
Of course, to switch from MP3 to MP4, it's best to go back to your original, uncompressed audio -- generally in AIFF format, or WAVE, if you're on Windows -- and convert to MP4 from there. You can instead convert directly from MP3, but you will lose quality.
Many audio or media programs can convert audio to MP4, including QuickTime 7 Pro. Generally, you can set a lower bitrate for MP4, about 75% of what you'd use for MP3. To differentiate MP4 audio from MP4 video, you can use the .m4a extension -- but the standard .mp4 will work just as well, maybe better. This does not affect the format.
So, what's the trouble with Safari and MP3s? It's just Apple telling you it's time to move on!


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Leaseholders have the right under section 22 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 to inspect documents relating to their service charges within a period of six months from receipt of the summary, the service charge payer (or the secretary of a recognised tenants' association) may write to the landlord requiring him to allow access to and inspection of the accounts, receipts and any other documents relevant to the service charge information in the summary and to provide facilities for them to be copied.
A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to perform a duty imposed on them under Section 22 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 commits a summary offence and is liable on conviction to pay a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale
Facilities for inspection must be provided within one month of the request, and must be available for a period of two months.
A template for a request from a leaseholder may be downloaded here: Section 22 Notice Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
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In the classroom and in schools as a whole if there is not a safe and caring environment where teachers feel that they can take risks then there will be very little innovative thinking. Everyone must take risks at a school at one time or another for innovative thinking to occur at a school-wide level.
- Students must understand that mistakes and even failures are not end products but a means to a more successful end; a stepping stone of learning
- Teachers must feel the freedom and support of their administrators to try new teaching and learning strategies in an environment that fosters life-long learners
- Administrators must feel empowered within their role and in their ability to be able to pilot new programs and test new technology within their schools without out the confines of rigid accountability
Here is a YouTube for Chris Hadfield which comes up with eating in space, clipping finger nails, and tons of other great things you never thought of that were different in space - try and watch one without having to watch another from sheer curiosity.


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3) Configure the Radio
You'll configure the radio using your free Device Cloud account. (Note that radios can also be configured using XCTU.)
NOTE: If your radio was recently configured by the XBee Zigbee Cloud Kit then the sampling rate and pin settings are already set. You can safely skip these steps.
- Log in to Device Cloud
- Select Devices under the Device Management tab
- Select the XBee Zigbee that you are configuring, then select Properties or double-click to open the Properties window for that device
- Select Configurations, then Input and Output Settings, then confirm that DIO4/SPI_MOSI is set to Digital Input
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There's an increase of conversations going on about Christians having to keep the Jewish calendar, sabbaths and feasts. What's going on? Is Christ's work on the cross not sufficient?
It's good to understand the Jewish calendar and to know that today's Christian year 2016 is the Hebrew year 5776, (5777 as of October 3, 2016) because that shows how close we are to the pre-millennialism that places the second coming before the prophesied Golden Age.
Some might ask here, so are we still 224 years before the second coming of Christ? (Difference between 6000 and 5776).
No, because the Jewish year is 360 days whereas the current calendar is 365. If you divide 6000 by 365, you get 16.43836, and 5776 by 360, you get 16.0444 – it is spot on with a 0.393912 discrepancy of whatever historical time variances.
Christ's return is close folks!
In the meantime, the feasts and ordinances of the Old Testament are no longer part of the waiting for the first coming where God sent His son to die on the cross to effect the brand new covenant…
It's good to understand the feasts. But we are saved by grace through faith only. Any works added is to degrade the sublime sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Remember, Christ is God who came in the flesh the first time as a servant. When He comes the 2nd time it will be as the Conqueror, the Lord of Lords and King of kings.)
"But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ." (11 Corinthians 11:3)
"But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, 'Behold the days come, saith the Lord when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.'(Jeremiah 31:31)...For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts..." (Hebrews 8:6-8)(Hebrews 8:10). /dmh
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Palms Trax - High Point On Low Ground
release date: 1 February 16
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Jay Donaldson a.k.a. Palms Trax transpiring career is the stuff of dreams. The Berlin-based producer appears set to continue adding to his run of quality efforts with the forthcoming release of his High Point On Low Ground EP: impressive effort number two for the Dekmantel imprint. Serving up three retro-futuristic killers, Donaldson parades his ability to touch on the many different corners of contemporary house music, whilst delivering heavyweight dancefloor standards. The title track blazes a beaten-up vocal snippet over stanked-out synths, stretched to a breaking point across a low-riding bass line. A stabbing Moroder-esque bass line dominates 'Cloud City', whilst 'Paws' equals pure and raw broken-beat bliss with a pinch of acid.
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SpoonBuddy – Skip the Mess the Next Time You Cook
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You see all the advances in cooking – there are so many methods out there that try and eliminate any stress that may come with it. Yet, despite these methods cooking can still be so disorganized and a nuisance.
Well, here's a new method, but one that's proved to be effective, SpoonBuddy.
The SpoonBuddy is a spoon that rests easily and adheres to a pot lid, countertop or any flat surface.
This little guy can mean the difference between a clean kitchen or Hell's Kitchen – and nothing is more embarrassing than a messy kitchen. And SpoonBuddy doesn't just keep your pot and surfaces clean, but it also ensures your utensils don't end up falling into your pot.
Now, the SpoonBuddy isn't just a spoon rest. As we mentioned before, it attaches to a plate with the suction base and functions as a handle allowing you to easily turn a plate into a lid. And if all that wasn't enough, if you place it on a jar lid, you can finally open those sticky jars with ease.
The SpoonBuddy is available in black, red and blue. You can purchase it in select Bed, Bath and Beyond stores across the country or simply head to myspoonbuddy.comtoday.


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Clutter GhostsOctober 31st, 2011 at 10:09 am
I found an article on the Miss Minimalist blog that is timely for Halloween. It is also a great wrap up to the Great Purge of 2011! Or inspiration for purges you still have left to complete before year end.
The http://www.missminimalist.com/2011/10/exorcise-your-clutter-... is titled "Exorcise Your Clutter Ghosts" and has some great insight about our desires to keep things.
To tie this into a financial post: You might just find something you no longer want, but someone else might be willing to pay you for. And that means more cash in your wallet, or bank account!!


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- Joe said...
Nice Knots, Rab! I tried to make this knot, but I am stuck and was wondering if you could help. I used the Ashley Book of Knots, followed the diagram. After the initial knot, I am having trouble "following" the rope around a 2nd and 3rd time. The start and end of the knot do not match up! Each time I try, my knot ends up lumpy on one part and does not tighten into a perfect sphere. Have you had this problem? Do you have any suggestions? Should I use three different strands of paracord or just one strand? My email is: firstname.lastname@example.com. THANK YOU for any help you can give me!
- November 26, 2008 at 12:18 AM
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here is a link that makes globe knots a lot easier to do. http://carlbrannen.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/a-new-way-to-tie-an-old-knot/?referer=sphere_related_content/
in answer to your question go slow on your first wrap around and evenly space out your cord and when you come to the start of your first wrap do i extra tuck under and bring the cord out along side of the standing end then follow on around for your second wrap and so on,but try and keep the first wrap evenly spaced out. if you go to knottool.com don sells a handy tool for making globe knots .
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Stella Harvey Named 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture/
Stella Harvey, founder and organizer of the Whistler Writers Festival, has been named the 2015 Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture.
The Whistler Arts Council created the Champion of Arts & Culture award in 2003 to recognize local businesses for their contributions to arts, culture and heritage. In 2014, the award was expanded to include volunteers, cultural workers and artists. Harvey was one of three finalists this year, alongside Sue Eckersley of Watermark Communications (for her work with Cornucopia, the World Ski and Snowboard Festival and the Whistler Holiday Experience) and Stephen Vogler (for his work with The Point Artists-Run Centre).
Harvey, who is working on her second novel in Athens, Greece, thanked the sponsors of the award, the Whistler Arts Council and the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the annual Whistler Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Westin Resort on Thursday, June 18.
She also thanked the people "who put up with me day in and day out, and allow me to dream the dreams I have for this writing community."
The Whistler Champion of Arts & Culture Award praised the profile of the festival, which takes place each fall, along with its related author-in-school program and writer-in-residence program.
Harvey's next book, The Brink of Freedom, comes out in the fall.


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Review: 'Her Stolen Past' defies suspension of disbelief
Posted Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 3:08 PM Central
by John Couture
I get it. You are supposed to suspend disbelief when you watch a movie, but every rule has its limits and Her Stolen Past dances precariously on the edge.
I also understand that I am not the target audience for this film by a long shot, so perhaps take what follows with a pinch of salt. I have very specific issues with made-for-TV movies and I'm not a huge fan of soap operas, so when they come together, I'm less than thrilled.
When her mother is killed, Sonya returns home to put her late mother's affairs in order. Among her mother's belongings, she finds the birth certificate of a kidnapped baby from years earlier and her suspicious wilds start tingling. As she starts to unravel the mystery she comes to question her own life as well as putting herself in the crosshairs of a murderer.
What the trailer above doesn't hint at is that the film is very much a harlequin romance with a whole subplot with a beefy detective. Don't even get me started on the plotholes there, let's just agree that this little diversion is silly and Lifetime was wise to excise him from the trailer.
The film debuted on Lifetime earlier this year and I suspect that it was a hit for its target demographic as it certainly checks off all the boxes for the Fifty Shades and Twilight crowd. In fact, I'm only slightly joking when I say that I was surprised there wasn't a supernatural angle in the film as well. Maybe next time.
I guess my biggest concern about the film is that it had all of the subtlety of a Nancy Drew mystery. Add on top of that the almost, but not quite "ripped from the headlines" feel and you just about hit Yahtzee with the made-for-TV tropes. Not that there's anything wrong with them, I just don't particularly enjoy them very much.
Your mileage may vary, but the acting is very wooden and will constantly remind you that you could have found something better to do with that 90 minutes. Put it this way, if you're a huge fan of Hallmark holiday movies, then you'll probably be able to tolerate Her Stolen Past. If like me, you secretly hide the Hallmark channel on your DirecTV channel guide during the months of November and December, then you'll want to steer clear of this one.
Her Stolen Past is now available on DVD.


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Join us for an interesting take on a client/consultant relationship—from an internal client and her external consultant. During their time with us, Anne Apking and Kathy Glynn will:
- Compare and contrast learning and performance improvement professional's POV from inside and outside the organization.
- Describe how they work together (roles, responsibilities, expectations).
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- Share secrets of their success.
- Answer your questions.
As an independent consultant, Anne Apking, CPT, has invested 30 years working with clients in the creation and implementation of learning and performance improvement interventions. Many of these projects have been in partnership with Steelcase Inc.
Anne and Rob Brinkerhoff published High Impact Learning in 2001, and received ISPI's prestigious Outstanding Instructional Communication award for this publication in 2004. Anne regularly presents at ISPI conferences and chapter meetings, and has received numerous local and international ISPI awards including a Presidential Citation at the 2014 ISPI Conference. This award was given in recognition of a year-long effort to redesign the conference experience for attendees, working collaboratively with ISPI's President and Executive Director.
Kathy Glynn is a senior performance consultant for Steelcase Inc. in their global learning and development group. As a performance consultant, she assesses the performance required to achieve user-centered learning experiences that solve for the business needs.
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Lately orx has mostly improved due to its community (lazy me!).
Some improvements are code-related and you can follow their advance in the forum. Thanks again to tdomhan and laschweinski for their involvement. It's very motivating to see new features/ports coming from the community. I'm really looking forward the next release where all their work should be integrated.
At least as important as code improvement, some tutorials were added by sausage. I can only recommend them for newcomers as well as more experienced users as they are more about how to use orx for doing advanced tasks than simply understanding orx's basics.
Thanks also to Grey who contributed to some quality tutorials starting with the very beginning: how to setup your workspace in order to be able to use orx.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it has approved the expanded use of the cervical cancer drug, Gardasil, in males ages 9 through 26.
The drug is thought to be effective to fight the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11 that cause genital warts.
The FDA on the same day announced it has approved GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) HPV vaccine, Cervarix, for girls ages 10 to 25. It is thought to prevent HPV types 16 and 18 that cause the majority of cervical cancers.
The two approvals come just over a month after the FDA considered and an advisory committee recommended the new indication and new product.
Gardasil in Men and Boys
About two out of 1,000 men are diagnosed with genital warts every year, reports the FDA.
Merck, maker of Gardasil, submitted efficacy data from a randomized trial of more than 4,000 men ages 16 to 26 that found in men, not infected by HPV types 6 and 11, that Gardasil was nearly 90 percent effective in preventing genital warts.
Merck must still conduct post-marketing studies on the effectiveness and safety of Gardasil in boys and men, especially high-risk population such as men who have sex with men.
Committee member Pablo Sanchez, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas told Hemonctoday.com that "We need studies that examine the long-term immunogenicity, which will in turn provide guidance on whether or not future boosters will be needed."
While another committee member, Vicky Debold, PhD, RN said more data on safety is needed. She points to a study in the Journal of American Medical Association that suggests an increased risk of fainting and developing blood clots in girls she feels needed more examination before the drug was recommended in males.
Cervarix in Girls, Women
Gardasil (Merck) is already approved for use in girls ages 9 through 26 for the prevention of two types of HPV that cause 75 percent of cervical cancers (strains 16 and 18) and two types of HPV that cause genital warts .
Merck has been urging the expanded use of Gardasil as sales have been somewhat disappointing, and rival, GSK, announced Friday the FDA has approved its cervical cancer vaccine, Cervarix. Sales are expected in the U.S. later this year.
Data submitted by GSK on Cervarix came from the PATRICIA trial published earlier in 2009. GSK says the trial shows the vaccine is 93 percent effective against the virus associated with HPV types 16 and 18 in women who tested seronegative at baseline and DNA negative at six months.
Cervarix contains the adjuvant AS04, containing aluminum hydroxide and monophosphoryl lipid A, reports the FDA, which are not tested for safety. An adjuvant is added to a vaccine to increase the immune response.
Both vaccines are given in a three-shot series over six months with headache, fever, and pain at the injection site as a common reaction.
Adverse Side Effects
The FDA generally downplays serious side effects forcing consumers to look further.
Britain monitors adverse health events associated with Cervarix, but the recent death of a 14-year old schoolgirl within hours of receiving Cervarix is not included because health officials say she had an underlying tumor, raising questions whether the outwardly appearing healthy girl was about to expire regardless of the "jab" as they are called in the UK.
Reportedly 1,500 Britons have experienced adverse events.
In the U.S. consumers can search the HPV Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) which reports as of September 2009 there were more than 15,000 adverse reactions, 7% reported to be serious including Guillain-Barre Syndrome ( GBS), blood clots, and deaths (44).
The FDA denied recommending expanded use of Gardasil in older woman as it is thought to be less effective in people already sexually active.
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. and approximately 80 percent of adults are exposed, thought primarily the body's own immune system takes care of it.
Last year, nearly 4,000 women died of cervical cancer in the U.S. Gardasil users are still encouraged to have a yearly Pap test for cervical cancer. #
Cervarix uses a relatively new adjuvant which consists of a bacterial endotoxin derivative, called monophosphoryl lipid A, which stimulates a vigorous immune response to the vaccine with the hope that lasting protection is rendered against HPV. However, we may want to pay close attention to the effects of this adjuvant since it may reach beyond its intended purpose as a mere vaccine enhancing agent. Pre-clinical studies have shown that antibodies can be generated against monophosphoryl lipid A which, in turn, may cross react with other lipids and sterols found within our body.Based on past publications, it would be reasonable to assume that GSK and the FDA have already asked whether anti-lipid antibodies are generated in their clinical trial patients. If so, what are the effects of elevated anti-lipid antibodies? So, prior to vaccination with Cervarix -- and other GSK vaccines that use monophosphoryl lipid A as the adjuvant -- it may be prudent to ask what anti-lipid or anti-sterol antibodies are elevated, if any. And if not yet tested, why not?
Thank you for commenting and for your information.There are many questions to be asked before we do a mass vaccinating of our young girls. The CDC is meeting with an advisory group on vaccines Wednesday and there will be protestors there seeking more full disclosure.
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The United States is an acknowledged leader in cutting-edge medical technology, and scientific innovations. Despite the nation's lofty health goals, mainstream health reform efforts have been characterized by skyrocketing health costs, diminished health care quality, and increasing inability of the United States' health system to equitably serve the nation's increasingly diverse racial and ethnic population groups. African Americans and other disadvantaged racial, ethnic, and culturally diverse groups continue to demonstrate disproportionately poor health status and outcomes from numerous health indicators including, but not limited to, longevity, infant mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and HIV/AIDS.
From its inception in 1895, the National Medical Association (NMA) has been a leading force for parity in medicine, increasing access to treatment and care for African Americans, and the promotion of optimal health. In 2004, the NMA launched the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute (Cobb Institute) to examine underlying causes of existing disparities and offer strategies informed by research and policy analysis. The Cobb Institute was named after the late William Montague Cobb M.D., Ph.D., SC.D., a distinguished Physician, Anthropologist, and Professor of Medicine and Anatomy at Howard University. Thus, it is the intention of the Cobb Institute to change the landscape of population through pioneering frameworks and models that will lead to progressive solutions to eliminating health disparities.
The dream of a health institute, which would add breadth and depth to the programs of the National Medical Association, took almost ten years of planning and thoughtful review of various concepts and scenarios prior to the reality of its existence. It is acknowledged that many organizations, commissions, and institutes have the elimination of health disparities as a primary goal. The Cobb Institute feels uniquely positioned to accomplish this goal because it has been the calling card of NMA physicians for over a century.
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The NMA is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.
The NMA is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. The NMA is a 501(c)(3) national professional and scientific organization representing the interests of more than 50,000 African American physicians and the patients they serve. NMA is committed to improving the quality of health among minorities and disadvantaged people through its membership, professional development, community health education, advocacy, research and partnerships with federal and private agencies. Throughout its history the National Medical Association has focused primarily on health issues related to African Americans and medically underserved populations; however, its principles, goals, initiatives, and philosophy encompass all ethnic groups.
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- Use a grain strainer or put a coffee filter in a fine sieve over a mixing bowl and slowly pour coffee mixture through the filter. This is now your coffee concentrate.
- To serve, mix about 1/3 coffee concentrate with 2/3 water. Increase the concentrate for a stronger cup of coffee.


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John Carpenter and Kurt Russell have a long-standing partnership that has resulted in some of the most iconic movies in cinema history. Together, the duo turned in such classics as "Escape From New York" (1981), "The Thing" (1982) and, one my personal favorites, "Big Trouble In Little China" (1985). And like any partnership between an actor and a director, there was a movie that started it all.
In 1979, a young John Carpenter, fresh from his indie horror hit, "Halloween" (1978), was tapped to direct a movie about a singer's rise from the backwoods of Tupelo, Miss. That man we later came to call "The King." I'm talking, of course, about Elvis Aaron Presley.
To play the charismatic singer, another young up-and-comer was called on to fill the blue suede shoes. Kurt Russell was known for a string of Disney movies and was widely regarded as having great potential for super stardom. Their first collaboration was simply titled, "Elvis" and is now, for the first time ever, available on DVD.
The film follows Elvis Presley (Kurt Russell) from his formative years in Tupelo, Miss., then to his late teen years in Memphis, Tenn., with his mother Gladys (Shelly Winters) and father, Vernon (played by Kurt's real father, Bing Russell). The film then spends the rest of its time following Elvis from Sun Records to his meteoric rise up the charts, his time in the Army and his first encounter with Priscilla (Season Hubley) and his arrival in Las Vegas.
The history of Elvis is gingerly touched on, careful not to damage The King's already tarnished image. There's no need to rehash the tragic circumstances leading to Elvis' demise in 1977. Given how soon after his death this movie was put together, it's easy to tell why the story gets such a sentimental treatment. While it does touch on how drugs came to present themselves to Elvis, it does so in a very respectful way. Kurt Russell is absolutely amazing in his performance as Presley.
The bonus features on this disc should be better, but I'm sure licensing issues prevented the creators from including any real footage of Elvis. Still, here's what they do include.
• Bringing a Legend to Life: This features interviews with Kurt Russell, director John Carpenter, and Shelly Winters. This is what's considered an "archival" making of. Carpenter explains his approach to the film, Russell talks about how he got into the mindset of Elvis and Winters talks about her hay day in Hollywood and her connection to the King himself.
• "Elvis Day," American Bandstand, July 4th, 1964: Wow. Talk about dated. This short archival footage of Dick Clark and Bandstand is awesome, but they do not include ANY footage of Elvis of any kind. Still, it's neat to see how he was viewed by the youth of America during his day. This feature is also interesting because Dick Clark pits Elvis against a group of young upstarts, The Beatles, to see who female fans like the most.
• Commentary by "The Voice of Elvis" Ronnie McDowell and author Edie Hand: McDowell was the singing voice of Elvis in the film and according to the commentary, McDowell has done it more than once. Edie Hand has co-authored a few books on Presley. Together, the two manage to deliver a commentary which can be, at times, a pain to get through, but that gives you lots of little tidbits about The King. Recommended for only the true Elvis fans.
• Photo Gallery: You'll find photos of Elvis and his film counterpart, Russell. You really start to see the similarities there.
I'm not a die-hard Elvis fan, but I've been to Graceland and Sun Records. Elvis has been one of those fascinations that I'm sure many people still have to this very day. I've asked around which actor most accurately portrayed Presley in other films and the consensus has always been Russell. I watched this film again after years of not having seen it and, man, does it still hold up.
My only wish would have been to see the film in BD, but I'm sure that carried with it a whole slew of issues. Still, for a made-for-TV movie, Carpenter's "Elvis" is a true gem that everyone can finally add to their DVD libraries.
Shout!Factory, 170 minutes, PG, $19.99


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Proof of Process (PoP for short) is a protocol that allows participants to trust a common process by immutably recording who did what, when and in which order.
This is accomplished through the creation of a cryptographic audit trail that records these key factual elements of every step of a process. It can be shared easily, independently verified, and thus provides a backbone of trust upon which participants in Proof of Process Networks can rely.Learn More About Proof of Process
Proof of Process provides a foundation for networks of trust; these networks can take shape in a variety of forms: Supply Chain, Spoke-Hub, and Consortium.
Each of these network topologies is suited for different applications. A Supply Chain Network can be used to establish the veracity of sources manufacturing, a Spoke-hub configuration can be used match buyers and sellers across a marketplace, while a Consortium can be used to facilitate collaboration among partners with competing interests.


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I haven't blogged here at Imperfect Homemaking for ages. But I thought it time to publish an update for those who still follow this blog or who have stumbled on it and enjoy the content.
I'm blogging daily these days at kellyoribine.com about simple living, faith, parenting and trudging together through the pain and muck of life. Life has changed, I've changed, my priorities and focus have changed, but I can't not write. It's in my blood to write.
If you've enjoyed it here at Imperfect Homemaking, here a some posts you might want to check out at my new blog. Swing by and say "hi!"
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This blog is still so near and dear to my heart. Thank you to everyone who helped make Imperfect Homemaking an amazing online community. I hope to connect with some of you at my new little corner of the internet.


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In 1942, Yvonne DeCarlo, then 20 years old, a rising star and future Lily Munster recorded a musical film called a soundie, which are pretty much the very earliest music videos. They would be shown in theaters sometimes, or in coin operated jukeboxes and you could also order them on 16mm film for home showings.
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Ulead VideoStudio 7 is a powerful and flexible video editor suitable for both ambitious beginners and intermediate videographers. You need a pretty beefy system to make it work, though.
Ulead recommends you have a system with at least a 1.4-GHz Pentium 4 and 512MB of RAM. The program stuttered on our inadequate Celeron-based machine. On a system with an Athlon XP 1800+ and 512MB of RAM, the program became usable for editing, but there was still a noticeable delay between pressing the preview button and the start of the preview. And VideoStudio's interface is complicated. Seven "step" buttons, from capture to share, sit above the main work area; we found it frustrating to click on the effects and title buttons before applying effects and titles.
That said, VideoStudio is head and shoulders above the rest in editing flexibility. It features two video and two audio tracks and allows overlays. It's the only program in our roundup that lets you move within a clip by punching in a time code. And it's the only program that plays back audio as you drag the cursor through the timeline. The 113 transitions, 35 effects, and 33 title styles are all highly configurable.
VideoStudio's output options are terrific. The program can write DVDs, VCDs, and SVCDs with simple main and chapter menus. You can fool with frame rates and resolutions to your heart's content. On our tests, VideoStudio was the slowest program at rendering WMV files, but it placed in the middle of the pack with MPEG-1 files. If your PC is powerful enough to handle it, Ulead VideoStudio 7 is a wonderful bridge between entry-level video editors and higher-end software.


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An Eye-Opener for Macular Degeneration
by Edward Critchfield
I am a retired administration manager of an engineering company dealing with water treatment plants. My days were spent dealing with paperwork. I had never given my eyes much thought until presbyopia set in around 1980 when I was 53. I suddenly found it difficult to read clients' letters - the print appeared blurry.
I was very fortunate to see an ophthalmologist who conducted a thorough eye examination. It was discovered that I had Drusen Syndrome, which is pigmentation of the retina in both eyes. He told me not to worry, but that I would probably need glasses for watching TV by my eighties.
During the next few years, I had two or three stronger prescriptions. As time went on I noticed that words seemed distorted and elongated, especially through the left eye, even with my glasses on.
When I visited the opticians in 1987, I found it difficult to figure out the C on the test card with my left eye. It was casually mentioned that macular degeneration had developed. The Drusen Syndrome was stable, however.
Then around 1991, I was referred to Moorfields. I was informed that nothing could be done about the left eye - the macula had gone. My case notes had also been lost so my Drusen's Syndrome was never checked. I was fed up. All they gave me was an Amsler recording chart. This is a sheet of paper depicting a grid of black squares with a black dot in the middle. If I failed to see the latter, I should return for treatment. However, as a letter to my GP confirmed, there was no apparent treatment anyway.
Well, I thought, as long as I can see with one eye, why do I need two? After all, I had no difficulty in getting around. I only needed spectacles for reading.
I began to consider whether anything else could help. In the mid eighties I had been involved with spiritual healing, which had helped me with my work problems. I had also read Harry Benjamin's book "Better Sight without Glasses", some time before my eye troubles had started.
It was by chance that my sister Jessie told me about Daryl Walker, a Bates teacher who lived nearby in Marlow. She had mentioned that a lady of 84 had been helped with macular degeneration.
So I wrote off for a list of practitioners and sought out Ajay Sehgal in July 1997. At the time my prescription was +2.5 dioptres in both eyes, plus astigmatism.
I found the palming very relaxing and enjoy sessions lasting from two minutes to one hour on a daily basis. If I am watching TV, palming through the commercial breaks enables me to see the programmes more clearly afterwards.
The long swing and the head swing have been very good for me. If I alternately open and close my eyes every few minutes, my surroundings become more vivid. I practice these techniques on a blue notice board with white letters in the local Oxfam shop where I work part-time. "Thieves will be prosecuted" becomes more distinct after a swing. When I glance at different objects dotted around the place, central fixation is encouraged. With macular degeneration, it is the central visual field which needs stimulating.
Believe it or not, I really like juggling beanbags. I look straight ahead as I catch them in each hand, with the help of my peripheral vision. Alternate patching of the right and then the left eye has increased my awareness of objects, apparently moving towards and away from me, as I pace up and down the room. I notice their relative size and distance from each other, as well as from myself.
Both eyes have improved, even the left one. Last year, early macular degeneration was detected in the right eye, but since having Bates lessons, it has remained stable.
I can now read newspaper print, but if I feel my eyes are straining, I do not hesitate to put on my glasses. The opticians advised me to wear them all the time, but I certainly do not. By August 1998, the prescription was lowered to +1.75 in the right eye and +2 in the left, with astigmatism.
Not only is my eyesight better, but my memory has also improved. It was a standing joke at work that I could never remember what orders I had processed in the morning when my supervisor came to check them in the afternoon. In fact it was only a few months ago that I surprised myself as treasurer of the local drama group by recalling the purchase details of amplification equipment. I immediately resolved the argument about it.
I have recommended the Bates lessons to several people. In the meantime, I am continuing to improve. On 15th October, 1998, I could see the 18 line on the test card with my left eye at six metres. The Bates Method has certainly been an "eye-opener" for me!
Edward Critchfield
October 10, 1998


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" The grid system is an aid, not a guarantee. It permits a number of possible uses and each designer can look for a solution appropriate to his personal style. But one must learn how to use the grid; it is an art that requires practice. "
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November 11, 2010
Grids, along with visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, rhythm, etc., are the basic foundations of design and yet they are widely ignored by the industry.
March 2, 2010
A gallery showcasing some of the world's best websites designed based on a grid.
March 2, 2010
Because of its beautiful nature, mathematics has been a part of art and architectural design for ages. But it has not been exploited much for website design.
November 22, 2009
Use the power of grid based designs to create a structured and professional page layout in InDesign.
November 4, 2009
Universal Principles of Design is the first comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia of design.
November 4, 2009
A grid is a technique that comes from print design but easily be applied to web design as well. In its strictest form a grid is literally a grid of X by Y pixels.
November 4, 2009
Atrise Golden Section allows you to design using the golden section proportion visually over your preferred design software.
July 22, 2009
An article by Italian designer Andrea Peltrin on how to effectively use grids for web design.
January 27, 2009
Unit Interactive discusses the redesigned of their website which includes a section of the grid system used for the site.
January 20, 2009
Simple and functional grid based site design.
January 5, 2009
A layout design workshop that assumes that to effectively break the rules of grid-based design one must first understand those rules and see them applied to real-world projects.
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Celebrate the 2014 World Cup
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I came across an opportunity a few years ago that changed my life. As someone who loves to travel, the chance to travel more often, to amazing destinations and at discounted prices was a no-brainer. Add the chance to earn an uncapped income and you have an amazing opportunity. As you read this Blog Post you may find yourself wondering how I did it. Just ask!
12 June – 14 July 2014 (3 NIGHTS)
Price £1,393 Approx
Football (aka soccer) is coming home to its birthplace, Brazil, for the 2014 World Cup, and you can experience it for yourself on this trip. It's only natural then to host the game in a country where love for the sport resonates through the hearts and souls of its people year-round. In fact, some say Brazilians have propelled the sport to a sort of religion.
Witness all the action for yourself with a once-in-a-lifetime reserved ticket to a World Cup game. Enjoy daily breakfast, round-trip transportation to the airport and events, a tournament souvenir package and 3-night stay at a deluxe 4-star hotel, all included. And with 4 days in Brazil, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the nation before and after the event.
Brazil is arguably the most successful in football history, with its yellow-, blue- and green-clad team winning the World Cup 5 times, making it the perfect place to celebrate the 2014 tournament.
- 4-day and 3-night World Cup single-game package.
- Deluxe 4-star hotel accommodations in the Brazilian city hosting your World Cup soccer match.
- Reserved tickets to any 2 first-round or round of 16 World Cup soccer matches.
- Daily breakfast.
- World Cup souvenir package.
- Round-trip airport transfers.
- Round-trip hotel to event transfers.
- Hotel tax and service charges.
- Air transportation is not included. The closest commercial airport may vary based on match city.
Interested in the amazing 2014 WORLD CUP break? Get in touch and book this limited time deal quickly.
Additional Information
**No more than 300 Trip Points may be used for this booking
Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.
A valid passport that expires at least 6 months after this trip is required.
Contact your consulate for visa requirements.
*We highly recommend travel insurance.
**Airfare not included.**
The trip will close by May 8.


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