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20 U.S. Code § 1087cc–1 - Student loan information by eligible institutions
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(a) Disclosure required prior to disbursement
Each institution of higher education shall, at or prior to the time such institution makes a loan to a student borrower which is made under this part, provide thorough and adequate loan information on such loan to the student borrower. Any disclosure required by this subsection may be made by an institution of higher education as part of the written application material provided to the borrower, or as part of the promissory note evidencing the loan, or on a separate written form provided to the borrower. The disclosures shall include—
(1) the name of the institution of higher education, and the address to which communications and payments should be sent;
(3) the amount of any charges collected by the institution at or prior to the disbursal of the loan and whether such charges are deducted from the proceeds of the loan or paid separately by the borrower;
(6) an explanation of when repayment of the loan will be required and when the borrower will be obligated to pay interest that accrues on the loan;
(7) a statement as to the minimum and maximum repayment term which the institution may impose, and the minimum monthly payment required by law and a description of any penalty imposed as a consequence of default, such as liability for expenses reasonably incurred in attempts by the Secretary or institutions to collect on a loan;
(8) a statement of the total cumulative balance, including the loan applied for, owed by the student to that lender, and an estimate of the projected monthly payment, given such cumulative balance;
(9) an explanation of any special options the borrower may have for loan consolidation or other refinancing of the loan;
(10) a statement that the borrower has the right to prepay all or part of the loan, at any time, without penalty, a statement summarizing circumstances in which repayment of the loan or interest that accrues on the loan may be deferred, and a brief notice of the program for repayment of loans, on the basis of military service, pursuant to the Department of Defense educational loan repayment program (10 U.S.C. 16302);
(11) a definition of default and the consequences to the borrower if the borrower defaults, together with a statement that the disbursement of, and the default on, a loan under this part, shall be reported to a consumer reporting agency;
(12) to the extent practicable, the effect of accepting the loan on the eligibility of the borrower for other forms of student assistance; and
(b) Disclosure required prior to repayment
Each institution of higher education shall enter into an agreement with the Secretary under which the institution will, prior to the start of the repayment period of the student borrower on loans made under this part, disclose to the student borrower the information required under this subsection. Any disclosure required by this subsection may be made by an institution of higher education either in a promissory note evidencing the loan or loans or in a written statement provided to the borrower. The disclosures shall include—
(1) the name of the institution of higher education, and the address to which communications and payments should be sent;
(3) the estimated balance owed by the borrower on the loan or loans covered by the disclosure as of the scheduled date on which the repayment period is to begin (including, if applicable, the estimated amount of interest to be capitalized);
(4) the stated interest rate on the loan or loans, or the combined interest rate of loans with different stated interest rates;
(5) the nature of any fees which may accrue or be charged to the borrower during the repayment period;
(6) the repayment schedule for all loans covered by the disclosure including the date the first installment is due, and the number, amount, and frequency of required payments;
(7) an explanation of any special options the borrower may have for loan consolidation or other refinancing of the loan;
(8) the projected total of interest charges which the borrower will pay on the loan or loans, assuming that the borrower makes payments exactly in accordance with the repayment schedule; and
(c) Costs and effects of disclosures
Such information shall be available without cost to the borrower. The failure of an eligible institution to provide information as required by this section shall not
(3) be deemed to abrogate the obligation of the Secretary to make payments with respect to such loan.
Source(Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 463A, as added Pub. L. 99–498, title IV, § 405(a),Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1446; amended Pub. L. 100–50, § 13(g), (h),June 3, 1987, 101 Stat. 349; Pub. L. 102–325, title IV, § 463(c),July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 579; Pub. L. 103–208, § 2(f)(8),Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2471; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1501(e)(4),Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 501; Pub. L. 110–315, title IV, § 432(b)(6),Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3246; Pub. L. 111–39, title IV, § 405(3),July 1, 2009, 123 Stat. 1947.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1087cc–1,Pub. L. 89–329, title IV, § 463A, as added Pub. L. 96–374, title IV, § 447(b),Oct. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 1443; amended Pub. L. 97–301, § 13,Oct. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1405; Pub. L. 98–79, § 3(b),Aug. 15, 1983, 97 Stat. 478; Pub. L. 99–272, title XVI, § 16027,Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 353, related to student loan information to be provided by institutions, prior to the general revision of this part by Pub. L. 99–498.
2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–39struck out ", in order to carry out the provisions of section 1087cc (a)(8) of this title," after "Each institution of higher education" in introductory provisions.
2008—Subsec. (a)(11). Pub. L. 110–315substituted "consumer" for "credit bureau or credit".
1996—Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 104–106substituted "(10 U.S.C. 16302)" for "(10 U.S.C. 2172)".
1993—Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 103–208struck out subsecs. (d) and (e), which read as follows:
"(d) Limitation on Use of Interest Bearing Accounts.—In carrying out the provisions of subsection (a)(10) of this section, the Secretary may not require that any collection agency, collection attorney, or loan servicer collecting loans made under this part deposit amounts collected on such loans in interest bearing accounts, unless such agency, attorney, or servicer holds such amounts for more than 45 days.
"(e) Special Due Diligence Rule.—In carrying out the provisions of subsection (a)(5) of this section relating to due diligence, the Secretary shall make every effort to ensure that institutions of higher education may use Internal Revenue Service skip-tracing collection procedures on loans made under this part."
1992—Subsec. (a)(11). Pub. L. 102–325, § 463(c)(1), substituted "together with a statement that the disbursement of, and the default on, a loan under this part, shall be" for "including a statement that the default may be".
Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 102–325, § 463(c)(2), added subsecs. (d) and (e).
1987—Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 100–50, § 13(g), added par. (8) and struck out former par. (8) which read as follows: "a statement of the total cumulative balance owed by the student to that institution, the projected level of indebtedness of the student based on a 2- or 4-year college career, and an estimate of the projected monthly repayment given the level of indebtedness over a 2-, 4-, or 5-year college career;".
Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 100–50, § 13(h), substituted "the Department of Defense educational loan repayment program (10 U.S.C. 2172)" for "section 902 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1981 (10 U.S.C. 2141 note, )".
Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–39effective as if enacted on the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–315(Aug. 14, 2008), see section 3 ofPub. L. 111–39, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.
Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–106effective as if included in the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act, title XVI of Pub. L. 103–337, as enacted on Oct. 5, 1994, see section 1501(f)(3) ofPub. L. 104–106, set out as a note under section 113 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–208effective as if included in the Higher Education Amendments of 1992, Pub. L. 102–325, except as otherwise provided, see section 5(a) ofPub. L. 103–208, set out as a note under section 1051 of this title.
Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–50effective as if enacted as part of the Higher Education Amendments of 1986, Pub. L. 99–498, see section 27 ofPub. L. 100–50, set out as a note under section 1001 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable only to loans made for periods of enrollment beginning on or after July 1, 1987, see section 405(b) ofPub. L. 99–498, as amended, set out as a note under section 1087dd of this title.
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BOLTON � Mention the word "CrossFit" and a range of comments is sure to follow, ranging from "That's crazy" to "I heard you can get hurt doing that" to "It's changed my life." For a number of athletes at Nashoba Regional, however, CrossFit has become a way of life.
Thanks to the efforts of health/physical education teacher Matt Ettinger and the school's Wellness Department, students at the school have the opportunity to participate in and learn about one of the premier fitness regimens in the world.
Ettinger, who also teaches CrossFit at CrossFit EXP in Leominster, said, "The biggest positive effect I see (in the students) is improved self-confidence and self-image. Students feel better about themselves. They feel more accomplished, capable and confident. I also see a lot of positive social interaction. They cheer one another on, encourage each other, and congratulate each other after workouts. CrossFit definitely builds community and camaraderie."
Developed by Greg Glassman over a period of years, CrossFit is designed to forge board, general and inclusive fitness through "constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity" � in other words, a program designed to increase a level of fitness across a large range of areas, including cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, ?exibility, power, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.
Through working on these 10 general areas, one can achieve a great overall level of fitness.
Thousands of people across the globe pay upward of $200 a month to train at CrossFit boxes, which number more than 20 in Worcester County. Nashoba students and staff have the opportunity to learn and practice CrossFit for free in the school's weight cage.
Ettinger, a Level 1 certified CrossFit trainer, started doing the CrossFit Workout of the Day (WOD) after school a few years ago, which drew the interest of a few students, including then-freshman Dave Ceron.
"I saw Coach E going through these intense workouts, and I was looking for a way to get in better shape for soccer season that fall," Ceron, now a senior, said. "He told me to come by, so that Friday I joined him for a workout. It was three seemingly simple movements � I think box jumps, burpees and pull-ups � but I couldn't move on Saturday. I was back on Monday and hooked."
Ceron continued training with CrossFit through the summer and made the starting varsity soccer lineup after having failed to make the JV team the previous season. He credits a lot of his success to CrossFit.
Ceron's success influenced classmate Cody Jardine to give CrossFit a try. While participating in track, Jardine often would see Ettinger and Ceron training after school. He decided that CrossFit was something he wanted to try.
"It looked like more fun than track, and it was," Jardine said. "It gave me a chance to still be competitive while getting more fit. I love it."
Two years ago, Ettinger approached the school about adding a CrossFit PE elective. After some initial resistance, the course was approved. The first year went well as 14 students participated in the semester course, learning the concepts, methodology and nutritional aspects of CrossFit. They kept journals to log WODs and keep progress, learned technical Olympic movements like snatch and clean-and-jerks, and understood the community aspect of CrossFit, which is designed to foster a family/team-like atmosphere.
The class expanded to two semesters this year with 32 students involved.
"It's an incredible feeling to be a part of CrossFit," said sophomore Joey Tavis, who joined the class this year after hearing Ettinger discuss it during health class. "I am getting stronger for sure, but I am also working on some of the areas where I have weaknesses. CrossFit challenges every part of your fitness."
In addition to being a part of the second school-affiliated CrossFit box in the world, Ceron, Jardine and Tavis also are competing in the annual CrossFit Games Open � a five-week, worldwide competition in which about 165,000 people (including 100,000 men) participate. As far as anyone can tell, they are the only high school students in the world competing for their school-based box.
The Opens are a series of five weekly WODs designed to test an athlete's fitness level. The WOD is released each Thursday night and athletes have until 8 p.m. Monday to have their WODs judged, either at a CrossFit box or by submitting an official video. The leaderboard is updated constantly, with the top 80 or so male and female athletes from each region advancing to the regional competition in late May/early June. From there, the top athletes advance to the summer's CrossFit Games in California.
This year's Open has been particularly challenging, as Open designer Dave Castro has included such exercises as snatches, double-unders (jump rope), overhead squats, chest-to-bar pull-ups, dead lifts and box jumps. Many of these moves are technical in nature and have some beginner and intermediate CrossFitters perplexed, but not the Nashoba trio. Week 4, which was announced Thursday night, consists of a 14-minute AMRAP (as many reps as possible) of a 60-calorie row on a Concept2 rower, 50 toes-to-bar, 40 wall balls with a 20-pound ball, 30 cleans at 135 pounds, and 20 muscle-ups. Known as a "chipper," this WOD should cause a big separation on the leaderboard, as muscle-ups are an advanced movement.
"I love the competition and to compare myself with others," Jardine said. "The Open has been a challenge, but that's what it's supposed to be."
Added Tavis: "The Open has showed me not only what I am good at, but also where my challenges are. It has forced me to really work at those weaknesses."
In comparison to more than 13,000 athletes in the Northeast through the first three weeks, Jardine and Ceron are both in the top 25 percent, while Tavis is in the top 55 percent � pretty solid accomplishments for kids 16 and 17 years old.
Ettinger is in the top 500 in the Northeast and top 2,200 in the world for his division.
"It's fun to compete against myself," Ceron said. "I want to be better than I was last week. I'm not all that concerned about how others are doing."
While Jardine and Tavis have credited CrossFit with improving their health and their eating habits, although both said it is "challenging" to avoid fast foods, CrossFit has had a far deeper meaning for Ceron.
"I was going down the wrong path when I started CrossFit," he said. "I didn't care much about school or life at that point. But through the passion Mr. Ettinger shows for CrossFit and health, I couldn't help but be infected by that passion, too.
"He has helped me see there are so many great things to try to accomplish in life."
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Jonas Brother: The 3D Concert Experience (US - BD RA)
Gabe cries out to God, wondering what he possibly did to deserve this torture...
I think most of us can agree I gave Ms. Miley Cyrus her fair shake when I reviewed her 3D concert film The Best of Both Worlds. I established that Cyrus' brand of corporate pop wasn't the kind of thing I was willing to seek out in my spare time, but I had enough patience to respect the film for what it was. Either the Jonas Brothers are really that much more intolerable than Hannah Montana, or my patience has officially run out. I hated the entire experience of watching Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience. What's worse, I can't muster even a grudging respect for the group's oddly anachronistic music. I'm a total sap when it comes to the painful process of getting songs I hate stuck in my head for days, but I honestly can't recall a single lyric or melody while writing this review. If that's not a sign of ineffective pop musicianship I don't know what is.
Everything about Hannah Montana is more genuine than everything about the Jonas Brothers. Well, except the name Hannah Montana. The backstage stuff that accompanied Cyrus' film added what I thought was a degree of humanity to the massive persona. In the case of the Jonas Brothers the behind the scenes stuff is obviously staged in a kind of mock Hard Day's Night fashion, and it does nothing more than to dis-endear the trio to an even stricter degree in these eyes. During the concert Cyrus' genuine performance, complete with a lack of breath and a few minor flubs in the singing, went a long way in pulling minor respect out of me. Everything about the Jonas' performance appears pretty obviously pre-recorded—from their all too crisp vocals to their flubby finger 'guitar playing'. I could be wrong, but I know enough about playing music to make an educated guess (when curliest haired Jonas takes to the drum set he does appear to be playing, but there's simply no way in hell he's singing while drumming like that).
The recent South Park episode concerning the boys was right on track for the most part, because despite the G-rating, these gyrating hips, shirtless backstage moments, and audience thrusting crotches express some pretty blatant sexuality. Frankly that makes me super uncomfortable, so I won't pursue the subject any further. The less I say about the footage of screaming fans the better, I assume. I'm feeling a little sick just picturing it.
The 2D behind the scenes stuff appears to have been shot on some less than ideal hi-def cameras. The footage is bereft of a lot of colour, features thin black levels, and the details are average at best. There isn't a lot of noise, but there are some compression artefacts fluttering throughout. The concert footage, on the other hand, may actually be the best home video 3D I've ever seen. I hate to admit it, but the 3D effects work more often than they don't. The away from camera effects are pretty flawless, and the in-your-face stuff is much more clear than I'm used to out of my set. Like all red/blue 3D the colours don't really work, unless they happen to be red or blue, making the pallet a constant purple overall. The 3D also causes white lines to form around the forward facing 3D things. The 2D version is expectedly clean and generally perfect, like the IMAX scenes on the Dark Knight release.
Assuming the group's music is something you actually want to hear, this DTS-HD 7.1 track is going to thrill your pre-pubescent pants right off. The tracks overall bass is perhaps a little too throbby for the music's own good (though it's actually pretty hard to make out the bass guitar), but the drum sound is rich, the guitars stand out during solos without sounding too unnatural, and the vocals are clear and warm. There are some neat stereo and surround tricks in the mix (revealing the unnatural nature of the track's 'live' status), though the rear channels are mostly devoted to horrible screaming girls and echo effects.
The disc's features are thankfully brief, including two cut songs and a brief behind the scenes featurette. The first cut song, 'Love Bug' (03:30, HD), utilize footage from the behind the scenes to create more of a music video effect than a concert effect. 'Shelf' (04:20, HD) fits in better with the rest of the film. 'Up Close and Personal with the Jonas Brothers' (15:00, HD) is a totally fake love letter to the group's fans. Behind the scenes footage is cut to group voice over and half-assed interview segments. I don't think it's any secret that these guys are a studio produced product, not an 'up from the underground' group, so the less than genuine aspects are all the more painful. They work hard and give it up for their fans, I see that, but they didn't earn their spot at the top, some studio executive did.
This is not my thing, my tween readers. Please don't take offense at how nauseating I found these icky little crooners. The Blu-ray disc does feature the best home video version of a 3D video presentation I've ever seen, and the DTS-HD sound is solid all around (except, you know, the fact that the music is terrible). The extra features are pretty minimalist, but I'm guess that the young ladies buying this disc aren't going to really care about a lack of director's commentary. Good luck to all you parents out there.
* Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Marcus1138 Contributor Join Date: June 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 910
You poor, poor man.
Bouncy X Member Join Date: March 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,931
was flippin through tv this weekend and discovered they now have their own tv show. its original too because they play themselves.
i12bnmovie Member Join Date: September 2006 Location: United States Posts: 258
Gabe, there are some movies better left unwatched. I know it is your job, but still, why put yourself through this?
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
Honestly? Because the Disney contact asked me to so nicely. I get a lot of stuff I'm not bugged about, so when they do bug me I feel obligated. Besides, they supply me with Pixar Blu-rays, I owe them something, right?
Mantis Member Join Date: June 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 157
Everybody salute people, this man deserves it, he's been through some rough c*%# here :p Great review though Gabe, as always.
Brad Pitt Member Join Date: September 2004 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 242
this was one of the most fun i had at the movies this year.ppl need to stop taking them seriously,they are teens for the love god.
highly recommended to everyone but iam sure the reviewer thinks he is as cool as everyone.
highly recommended to everyone but iam sure the reviewer thinks he is as cool as everyone.
Gabe Powers Editor Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,721
The Hanson Brothers were pre-teens, and they are genuinely talented musicians that write their own music. Also, the Jonas Brothers aren't all teens.
Ray Waterway Member Join Date: September 2004 Location: United States Posts: 462
One of the reasons I take this a little seriously is that kids these days wouldn't know good music if it jumped up and bit them on the ear, largely owing to acts like this and Hannah Montana. Mention The Beatles to a kid and he won't know who the hell they are. And when they see someone playing a guitar, they wonder why they just don't play Guitar Hero instead. Trust me - as a performing musician, I have been questioned by children who don't know the difference.
So, yes - the Jonas Brothers are an abomination. I guess it's because of Disney's vast marketing machine that prefab pop like this and Hannah Montana are giving young, impressionable minds the idea that they're good.
So, yes - the Jonas Brothers are an abomination. I guess it's because of Disney's vast marketing machine that prefab pop like this and Hannah Montana are giving young, impressionable minds the idea that they're good.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 30th June 2009
Discs: 3
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master 7.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
Extras: Two Bonus Songs, Up Close and Personal, DVD Version, Digital Copy
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Bruce Hendricks
Cast: Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas
Genre: Musical
Length: 89 minutes
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Soybean, Canola Pace Specialty Oils
Advances in the two workhorses enable healthier food products.
A little fat plays an essential role in a healthy diet – as long as it doesn't end up on our thighs. Fats are part of every cell in the body and are a valuable source of energy; they aid in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K as well as beta-carotene; and they slow digestion so you feel full longer.
In fact, the USDA recommends fats should make up 30 percent of our daily caloric intake. Fats contain sterols, which assist hormone production and regulation and, evidence shows, aid in the absorption of calcium.
Soybean oil accounts for 79 percent of the edible fats used annually in the U.S., according to the United Soybean Board. Corn oil is a distant but significant second. But canola, which is high in monounsaturated fat, is gaining share. Other commonly used oils include cottonseed, flaxseed, palm, peanut, safflower, sunflower and olive oils. And, when a label reads "vegetable oil," it is a blend of oils including palm, corn, soybean or sunflower oils.
Since 1995, the global per capita consumption of oils and fats has risen from 15.6 to 23.4 kilograms per year, with vegetable oils assuming a larger percentage (82 percent, up from 78 percent) of total fat intake, according to St. Louis-based Bunge Oils (www.bunge.com).
Removing trans fats from formulations continues to be a challenge for food processors, but the edible oil industry has developed specialty oils and fats that not only substitute for unhealthy fats, but also enhance healthier attributes in foods.
Why soybean is No. 1
Interesterification has been used to manipulate fatty acids, moving them from one triglyceride molecule to another to improve certain traits of the oil. Interesterification may change melting points, slow rancidity or otherwise improve an oil for a specific application. But it's a chemical process.
Archer Daniels Midland (www.adm.com), Decatur, Ill., developed an enzymatic interesterification process that it claims is preferable to the chemical interesterification process used to reduce trans fats. The oils are subjected to less severe processing conditions, which results in a more environmentally friendly process that also increases functionality. ADM claims to be the first and only food ingredient manufacturer in North America to use the enzymatic interesterification process commercially.
The result is ADM's NovaLipid, a line of soybean oils and shortenings with zero grams of trans fat per serving. They're especially suited for bakery applications, where this product can replace partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and still maintain the functionality needed for a wide range of products.
"Enzymatic interesterified shortenings and margarines utilizing soybean oil and fully hydrogenated soybean oil tend to be rich in stearic, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids," says Tom Tiffany, ADM Food Oils.
The American Heart Assn. indicates stearic acid may not affect or may even lower blood cholesterol. "When soybean oil is used as the liquid portion of the blend, the levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are also increased compared to palm oil or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils used for similar applications," adds Tiffany.
"ADM works with commodity oils, specialty oils and new technologies such as enzymatic interesterification to meet the challenges [of the food industry]," he says. "We also work with various life science companies to utilize trait-enhanced oils, which can be used alone or blended with other commodity oils to create viable solutions for applications that require a liquid or solid consistency, for use in a wide range of food applications."
"Many food scientists prefer using soybean oil for its relatively bland flavor and attractive fatty acid profile but have not been able to use it in applications needing high stability," says Beth Fulmer-Boyer, vice president-oil business for Asoyia (www.asoyia.com), Iowa City, Iowa.
Recently introduced, Asoyia Ultra Low Linolenic Soybean Oils are the first in the ultra low-linolenic category. This specialty soy oil contains 1.5 percent or less linolenic acid content, which enables them to remain stable two to three times longer than commodity oils and deliver longer fryer life with very little flavor transfer. Oils with higher levels of linolenic acid become rancid more quickly.
"Ultra low lin oil is best for use in those really tough formulations," says Fulmer-Boyer. "Food processors and restaurants that will benefit the most are those that need longer shelf and/or fryer life and a clean taste that won't interfere with the desired flavor of the product."
Fulmer-Boyer also notes that Asoyia oils are available in natural varieties for natural food labeling. "Food processors looking for more natural choices can use Asoyia Ultra because it is available from non-GMO soybeans and also from extraction methods aside from the traditional hexane," she says.
Applications are numerous: cookies, crackers, cakes, muffins, cereals, snacks, sauces, marinades, dressings, light butter spreads, non-dairy creamers, and toppings. It compliments finished and par fried products giving them a light crispy texture.
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business based in Des Moines, Iowa, recently introduced Plenish as the brand name for its high-oleic soybean oil. Extensive testing in 2007 and 2008 revealed Plenish to contain about 80 percent oleic acid, the highest oleic oil content of any soybean oil under commercial development. Additionally, testing results find it to have more than 20 percent less saturated fat than commodity soybean oil and 75 percent less saturated fat than palm oil. Pioneer notes Plenish has the flexibility to be used alone or in combination with other oils to optimize cost, functionality and taste.
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The weather outside may be frightful, but the events at your Big Lake Library are quite delightful! Coming up this December is the annual Holiday Gingerbread Houses. This year during part of the gingerbread creation time, there will be singer and pianist Andrew Walesch presenting holiday favorites from the Great American Songbook. For those looking to improve their technical knowledge, we have an Hour of Code to explore the basics of coding and games. Don't forget to check out the silent...
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Bookworms, it could just be your lucky day … but you won't know it unless you visit the Big Lake Library. Lucky Day is a new Great River Regional Library program meant to give library users immediate access to some of the newest and most popular titles… without having to wait. These new collections include 20 different books by popular authors like Dan Brown, James Patterson, Jan Karon, Robyn Carr, Vince Flynn and more. Oftentimes, these popular authors have a long waiting list....
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Hear ye, hear ye! There has been issued a royal decree that all maidens and sirs are hereby invited to Princess Storytime at the Big Lake Public Library! Midnight Ball Princess and her stepsisters will be in attendence to sing, play, and tell tales from the kingdom. Come to the library in your finest royal garb on Friday, July 21st at 10:30 a.m.!
Posted June 29, 2017
The Big Lake Library was a lively spot on Thursday, June 22 as folks celebrated Spudfest! Attendees competed in a good old-fashioned cake walk, listened to the RSVP Readers Theatre and sang/danced to the sounds of the Flemming Fold. Thanks to everyone who came out and made the celebration a success.
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Time Change: Author Joel Karsten is coming to the Big Lake Public Library this coming Monday, April 13, to talk about about Straw Bale Gardening. The correct time of the event is 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Sign up today on the Events Calendar! Karsten describes straw bale gardening as a kind of container gardening. The bale is held together with string. The exterior becomes the container, and the interior, conditioned with fertilizer and water, becomes a potting bed suitable for planting. Karsten...
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This spring the Big Lake Public Library provided a new "Young Miss Tea" program for girls 10 to 15. Eight girls attended. They learned about skin care and gave themselves facials and received manicure sets and polish and gave themselves manicures. They also enjoyed tea and lunch. The library also recently held their annual Princess Tea which was attended by 20 local princesses. The group made princess diaries, crowns and Cinderella slippers before sitting down to tea and lunch.
Posted October 1, 2012
Hopper the frog made some new friends at the Big Lake Public Library's Leap Into Reading storytime on Friday, Sept. 28. Hopper is Great River Regional Library's Leap Into Reading mascot. He is visiting each of the library's 32 locations as they offer Leap Into Reading events throughout the year. Leap Into Reading is an effort to promote reading and encourage literacy spearheaded by the Minnesota Department of Education. In Big Lake, the children gathered around as Branch...
Posted March 27, 2012
Hopper the frog sat down at the Big Lake Public Library recently with Abby Miller and parents Jason and Tara to read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Jason submitted "Hopper" to Great River Regional Library's Name that Frog contest on Abby's behalf. Abby received her beautiful pop-up version of "The Lorax" after Hopper was chosen from more than 70 submissions. The book purchase was funded by the St. Cloud Friends of the Library. An identical frog named Read-it is...


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Over the last month, John Deere has brought hundreds of its dealers to Indianapolis for what it's been calling its "most significant" product launch in its 174-year history. More than 1,600 dealers attended the last of four "waves" that came to Indy for the event. John Lagemann, vice president for sales and marketing for Deere's Region 4 (which includes most of North America) talked about the product introduction during an interview with Farm Press Editor Forrest Laws.
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cameronT8 precisava de um novo design de página da web e criou um concurso na 99designs.
Um vencedor foi selecionado entre 196 designs enviados por 29 designers freelancers.
We are Iron Software.
We make software tools for engineers who build web applications and software.
Each of our components 'plugs-in' produce a single feature to a larger application … they are are like digital lego :-) snapping into software projects by adding a distinct feature.
Examples of our first products are IronPDF, IronOCR, IronWebScraper, IronWebCrawler and IronSearch.
Our target audience are intelligent C# software application software developers who are coding web and intranet applications and need our components to add specific features to their work. They are clever… and they want something modern & reliable.
We need a new website look that is contemporary, elegant and in tune with the software development industry at large.
We want to a designer who can create great style guide for our web design, and who we can come back to time and time again for 1-to-1 jobs as the website evolves.
We would suggest that you submit just the navigation and hero area for your first submissions so that we can give you feedback before going into the full page layout submission.
- We have just had our company logo re-branded. (Attached)
- Within this asset pack are some preliminary hero area ideas (Attached)
- Wireframes for the first landing page (NOW UPDATED, but not to be taken literally for all elements in design)
- Example content for the top level features section of the landing page (attached)
In short… think simple, minimal and vanilla 'boostrappy'. Then add design to assets as required. Our software is complex, the website needs to say "simplicity, elegance, humanity" not "complex funky technology.: It is also on point to:
- Use pictures of people rather than machines
- Appear personal rather than corporate
- Keep things visually simple rather than over designed
Design Considerations:
The landing page template design (with a change of content and assets) should be able to be used for any of our products. We'd like to bring a certain amount of distinction to each product within the bounds of the main Iron brand (for instance with different background graphics, colors etc)
We will be building the site based on Bootstrap from the ground up. We'd like the design to take this into account when conceived so that it can be built and managed simply and efficiently. The site will also need to work well in a responsive manner so mobile will need to be considered as well as desktop. Desktop is our focus as most of our marketing is done for desktop and our products can only be installed on a desktop but responsive design is important to ensure the site can be viewed well on mobile.
The brand uses the Gotham font and we'd like to continue that into the website.
We are inspired a lot by the many (mostly) open source software projects out there. Why: Software developers (our customers) trust them.
There are distinctive features of these, which are very important for our customers to trust our brand and our software:
- Most of the key content areas sit on white with darker backgrounds used sparingly.. sometimes to break up content and give the eye a rest from content heavy areas.
- Fonts are simple and laid out in simpler bootstrap formats without excessive line spacing or justification.
- To bring the brand to life we want to use colorful hero area backgrounds that reflect aspects of our company and software products (such as code symbols > - _ ~ ; etc or features of each product such as PDF, visual studio, OCR etc)
The design competition is for a Landing page design for IronPDF.
We have chosen to focus on only 1 page so that we can get it right without asking you to getting lost in a myriad of details. We will either up the competition prize or work 1-to1 with best designer(s) to add additional pages such as licensing, documentation, demos, support, Iron home…
This landing page is like a mini-homepage.
Its purpose is to:
- inform visitors of our offering (features, use cases)
- teach them how to use it (code example, tutorials)
- provide social proof
- and most importantly to provide CTA to download / install our product.
We'd like to avoid the use of a lot of dark coloured backgrounds on content heavy parts of the page.
We'd like to bring the colours from our new brand across to bring the pages to life.
We'd like to be careful in terms of what aspects of the term Iron we connect ourselves to. We'd like to connect to reliable software and perhaps touch on the scientific aspect of the material Iron. We'd like to avoid connection to iron as a material (construction, anvils or steel production) as well as other uses of the term iron such as Ironman.
We'd like to avoid carousels on the page that either rotate or expect the user to click left and right. We'd prefer to see the content on the page or use other elements such as expanders.
The included wireframe was our first attempt of ordering the navigation and content for the landing pages (prior to our new brand being completed). This should only be used as a reference for content and our thoughts on how to organise content. We'd like you to be as free as you want with layout and change to this. Please surprise and impress us. We don't want to see a PSD version of this wireframe :)


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Please know that I understand how much work it is to do researchI can just imagine the PC sitting around a table, tears streaming down their eyes, as they pen this dejected missive to me.
and write a paper. Rejection is never fun, happens to all of us, and there is likely always an element of misunderstanding to it.
Because CONFERENCE accepts such a small percentage of papers, however, rejection from CONFERENCE may not at all mean your paper will be rejected at other high quality conferences. To that end, I encourage you to take into account the reviewers' recommendations. They have spent many hours with your paper and their remarks (and even their misunderstandings) may help you to clarify your paper or perhaps to do some more work.
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The most apologetic conference rejection I've received:
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Giants' late lead doesn't hold up vs. D-backs
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tony Campana was the hero and Pablo Sandoval was the goat. At least that's how it ended up Thursday night at AT&T Park.
While it easily could have been the reverse, Campana's D-backs emerged victorious, beating the Giants, 6-5, in 10 innings to wrap up the three-game set.View Full Game Coverage
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tony Campana was the hero and Pablo Sandoval was the goat. At least that's how it ended up Thursday night at AT&T Park.
While it easily could have been the reverse, Campana's D-backs emerged victorious, beating the Giants, 6-5, in 10 innings to wrap up the three-game set.View Full Game Coverage
"It's one you hate to lose at home," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "These are the ones you're supposed to win and this one slipped away, especially when we come back the way we did -- guys did a great job on that."
San Francisco looked poised to claim a one-run win late in regulation, but Sandoval airmailed a throw to first base in the top of the eighth that allowed Gerardo Parra to score and tie the game at 5. Sandoval came up with a chance to redeem himself in the bottom of the frame with the bases loaded, but he flied out to right field to end the inning.
It's been a rough start to the season for Sandoval as he begins the final year of his current contract with the Giants. Through 10 games, he's batting just .132/.267/.237 with a homer, four RBIs, seven walks and seven strikeouts.
As for the game-changing error, Bochy said Sandoval looked a bit rushed as he tried to get the speedy Campana at first base.
"You just got to keep your poise," Bochy said. "He got in a rush mode there. Game on the line, he's got to be a bit more cautious. Speed, sure, it can affect an infielder when they're going down the line as quick as he gets down there, but you have to understand the situation. Hey, if you don't get him, you don't get him."
In the bottom of the eighth, Campana misplayed a routine -- albeit deep -- fly ball that allowed Brandon Crawford to reach second base. But Crawford was stranded on third to end the inning with Sandoval's popout, while Campana went on to deliver the game-winning RBI, a bloop hit to right field in the 10th that scored Cliff Pennington.
"I knew I just had to get a ball through the infield somehow," Campana said. "I got jammed and it got over his head, barely."
The D-backs roughed up San Francisco starter Ryan Vogelsong early but the veteran was able to calm down and turn in a solid effort. On the other end, the Giants' offense chased Arizona starter Randall Delgado off the mound early before jumping all over the bullpen.
Pennington opened the scoring with a two-run single to left field in the top of the second. Vogelsong had a tough time locating his pitches and faced seven batters in both the second and third innings before finally settling down.
Giants reliever David Huff got up in the bullpen as Vogelsong labored through the third inning, but he wasn't needed until the sixth as Vogelsong eventually found a groove. In all, he went five-plus innings, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five.
"I felt better the last couple innings," a clearly disappointed Vogelsong said. "Still not as crisp as I'd like to be, though."
After Brandon Hicks' RBI single cut San Francisco's deficit down to 2-1 in the bottom of the second, Arizona answered right back with two more runs. Catcher Miguel Montero drilled a pitch to the right-center-field gap to drive home Paul Goldschmidt and Martin Prado and give the D-backs a 4-1 lead.
Around the time Arizona's bats cooled down, San Francisco's heated up. The Giants started chipping away at the three-run deficit in the third, when Buster Posey hit a bunt single and collided with Goldschmidt's glove during a close play at first base, sending the All-Star catcher to the ground. Still, he was credited with the RBI after Angel Pagan, who has a 10-game hitting streak to start the year, scored from third base to make it 4-2.
Then came the Michael Morse show.
First, he belted a double to left field in the bottom of the fourth, coming around to score on Crawford's double the next at-bat. The next inning, he hit a towering shot to right-center that bounced off the tall brick wall, scoring Sandoval and Posey. With that, the Giants held a 5-4 lead.
After seeing the comeback effort crumble, the hot-hitting Morse (.400) said it was a hard one to lose.
"It was a tough game, man," Morse said. "It was a fight 'til the end. They wanted it as bad as we did. It was like a big boxing match out there."
Bochy also got a solid night of relief from his bullpen. Things got a bit hairy in the seventh when Arizona loaded the bases with no outs, but Jean Machi induced a big 1-2-3 double play before Javier Lopez struck out Montero to preserve the one-run lead and kill the rally.
Closer Sergio Romo pitched a scoreless ninth in his first appearance since April 2 and appeared to be grimacing in the dugout after his outing, but Bochy said it was just the result of a stomach bug that he's been dealing with lately. Still, Romo was able to get through the frame unscathed, needing just eight pitches to get three outs.
"Stomach virus. His stomach was cramping up on him," Bochy said. "Felt it warming up. Gave us a good inning, but that's what he was feeling out there."
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Six compact vehicles that provide functional utility
If you ever drive in an urban environment, you may not want a large SUV or truck. But if you drive every day – especially in the snowy winter months – you're going to want a vehicle that will be both parkable and have the ability to get you through slushy, unplowed streets without getting stuck. That along with ride comfort for highway trips and flexible cargo space are musts for any small-car driver.
As we hit winter's last gasp, here are six compact vehicles you should consider if you're ready to buy in 2017.
Kia Forte ($17,495 - $22,195)
Over the past few years, the Kia reputation has been air brushed. I mean, who in a million years thought they'd ever see a Kia that cost more than a Land Rover? But this is 2017, and Kia is making a mean product these days. Case in point: the refreshed Forte. The high-end finishing touches combined with a solid ride and handling make this a classy – yet affordable – ride.
During a recent test, I was amazed at all the high-tech features packed in this compact car. Add leather seats, automatic emergency braking and a sporty 2.0-liter engine, and you have a car that's ready to take your boss to lunch or make a long road trip. Sure, it doesn't have all-wheel drive, but the front-wheel-drive platform combined with the bevy of available safety features make this a great car for any driver. More interested in safety than luxury? Opt for the S trim with the Tech Package, and you'll have all the latest and greatest safety tech for under $22K.
Subaru Impreza ($19,215 - $25,415)
All-new for 2017, the Subaru Impreza is the one of the first vehicles that comes to mind when I think of a utilitarian vehicle. It comes in both sedan and hatchback formats and has standard all-wheel drive. It also has a base price under $20K. The 2.0-liter Boxer engine provides smooth power, and both the sedan and hatch handle really well in some of the more aggressive driving maneuvers. (Read: You'll easily be able to pass slow drivers who park in the fast lane on the highway.)
Impreza has an impressive array of up-level features, and even if you opt for the top-tier trim and add the most expensive option package, you'll still cash out under $30K. Plus, the available EyeSight safety system with pre-collision mitigation is one of the best in the industry. Even though Impreza is all-new for 2017, it has already been awarded an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
Mazda CX-3 ($20,860 - $27,140)
The Mazda3 has been one of my favorite vehicles for a long time, and the only thing that could make it better is available AWD. Enter the Mazda CX-3, which has slightly larger dimensions and (ta-da!) available AWD.
This compact utility vehicle was all-new to the Mazda lineup for 2016, and it helped usher in the new wave of cute-ute fanaticism with its sporty handling, excellent fuel efficiency and decent cargo volume. The 2.0-liter Skyactiv engine provides plenty of pep, and CX-3 is great in tight city spaces as well as on the highway. It's fun-to-drive and has an attractive, driver focused interior, plus with the addition of the available i-Activesense safety package, CX-3 rates an IIHS Top Safety Pick + award.
Lexus CT200h ($32,225 - $33,995)
In the land of luxury Lexi, the CT200h is often overlooked, but it shouldn't be. As a dedicated hybrid and hatchback, it offers an unparalleled level of efficiency and utility. It also happens to be the least expensive Lexus in the lineup. Packed with standard features such as a telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth audio, dual-zone front climate control, NuLux leather-like seats, voice-activated controls and fold-flat rear seats, the CT200h manages to add practicality to a lux-level vehicle.
During my stints behind the wheel I've managed to haul a pair of side tables in the boot as well as make cargo-packed trips to Goodwill, all the while navigating small city alleys and parallel parking spots. Oh, and let's not forget the near-40 mpg as-tested fuel economy. The hybrid powertrain is quiet and really well suited to stop-and-go traffic. With the addition of the Lexus Pre-Collision System, the CT200h also makes the IIHS Top Safety Pick list.
Chevrolet Volt ($33,995 - $38,345)
If you are an apartment or condo dweller, you might think an electric vehicle is out of reach due to inability to charge. Not so with the Chevrolet Volt. Because of its range-extending gasoline engine, it's the perfect vehicle for anyone who wants to reap the benefits of an electric ride but might not be able to charge at home on a regular basis. With an EV range of 53 miles, you can get all your daily errands out of the way without a drop of gasoline, but you can still take a road trip because Volt has a total range up to 420 miles. It is compact and quiet, and even though it looks like a sedan it has hatchback cargo flexibility and fold-flat rear seats. Even better: Since the Volt is still nascent in its lifecycle, it qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Extra bonus: You can park in all those up-front EV charging spaces garages and parking lots. But only if you're charging, please!
With optional front crash prevention features, the Volt is also on the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ list.
Ford Focus RS ($36,120)
This car is for the enthusiast who wants a fun-to-drive, year-round vehicle without needing to carry kitty litter in the trunk all winter. Posing as a practical hatchback, the Focus RS packs a punch with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that delivers 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. The Focus RS comes equipped with performance all-wheel drive, which will handle snow as well as the track, and it has standard features such as boost gauges, launch control and Recaro seats.
The Focus RS is fairly well-equipped at a base level, but heated seats, navigation and winter wheels are extra. Add all the winter whistles and bells, and you'll top out around $42K. One thing to note: This truly is an enthusiasts' car. If you can't drive a manual transmission, don't bother. While the clutch is a bit stiff for stop-and-go traffic, the comfortable ride, compact size, flexible cargo space and all-wheel drive add bonus points in the flexible utility category.
To find your next new, used or certified vehicle visit www.driveautonow.com today. Local car shopping made easy!


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(DN II 310)"Yo tassa yeva tanhaya asesa-viraga-nirodho cago patinissaggo mutti analayo"
there are the concepts of patinissaggo (rejecting) and analayo (aversion), which, 'applied' to craving, would mean the cessation of suffering. So the cessation of suffering would be, amongst others: the rejection of craving, the aversion towards craving.
Now I find this highly incompatible with the description of suffering in the 1st noble truth, where I would understand that rejection and aversion are themselves suffering (namely association with the unpleasant). And with the 2nd noble truth where "craving for non-existence" is stated as being, and rightly so, a cause of suffering. Rejection and above all aversion are cravings for non-existence, or go together with these, in my opinion and experience.
So finally a cause of suffering would be put forward as entailing the cessation of suffering, which seems to me incoherent and, in real life, impossible.
I know the Buddha was not incoherent. It is not my intention, at all, to bring down buddhism, on the contrary, it is a rare and extremely precious jewel in the history of humanity.
But I do find we have a problem here in the words, the transmission and/or the translation of this phrase.
What do you think?
Thank you very much for any and every thought, reaction or criticism.
(I also had a brief discussion about this subject, concerning the translation and grammar, here: http://dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=17164. I don't think this is double posting because here I would really like to discuss interpretation and meaning).


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Dry skin: A dry environment can cause dry skin, as can cleaning your face with hot water and harsh cleansers, which can strip your skin of its natural moisturizing properties and disrupt the pH balance. If your skin texture is rough and dry, with fine lines and increased sensitivity, a non-abrasive exfoliant, such as AHA glycoloic acid, and a moisturizer designed for your skin type may give you excellent results. You can help prevent wrinkles from forming by keeping your skin in a healthy, balanced state with a gentle cleanser and a good moisturizer.
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Rapha Travel have selected this model as its hire bike for its combination of comfort and performance. The Endurace CF is an excellent choice for riders looking to put in the miles, and while light, agile and quick at only 7kg, it doesn't compromise on comfort either, with a supple feel to it. Once bike hire is confirmed, simply submit your measurements and a Rapha Travel pro-level mechanic will take care of the bike setup once you arrive. You may also bring your own saddle if you prefer. The sizes of bike available include XS, SM, MED, L and XL.
Please note: due to stock availability you may be allocated an alternate Canyon bike model
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Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) are the newest members of the the Senate Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus. There are now 28 Senate Caucus members, representing 22 states. The Senate Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus …More
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Government affairs current issues, news and announcements from the Brewers Association and members of the House and Senate Small Brewers Caucus.
On December 20, 2017, Congress passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. Learn more about how this bill could affect your brewery.
Craft Brewers Climb Capitol Hill for Annual Outreach
On Thursday, May 8, brewery and state brewers guild representatives from 49 states assembled in Washington, D.C. for the annual hill climb organized by the Brewers Association.
Message to Brewers Association Members on Three-Tier System and Franchise Law Reform
The Brewers Association Board of Directors recently sent a message to members regarding the three-tier system and franchise law reform.
U.S. Senator Kirk Rallies for Small Brewer Tax Reduction
During a visit to Revolution Brewing in Chicago, U.S. Senator Kirk discussed the Small BREW Act
NY Senator Schumer Stops by Saranac to Discuss Proposed Ruling on Spent Grain
Senator Charles Schumer recently stopped by Saranac, a small brewery in New York, to discuss the FDA's proposed ruling on spent grain and the effect it could have on local breweries and farmers.
U.S. Senators Support Brewers on Proposed Spent Grain Ruling
In support of brewers in their states and across the country, U.S. Senators Collins (R-ME), King (I-ME), Udall (D-CO) and others are urging changes to the proposed FDA ruling.
Senator Visits Small Brewer Heritage Brewing Co
Senator Mark Warner recently stopped by Heritage Brewing Co. to discuss topics ranging from veterans issues to small brewery economic impact and the link between the two.
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In a perfect world, our kids would awaken eagerly in the morning to dash off to school with a spring in their step and a song in their heart. They would arrive home at the end of the day, full of news to share about what the new type of math problem they had learned, or the song they had mastered in music class.
We all want schools for our children that awaken a love for learning that will launch them toward a life full of passion and an enthusiasm that ensures they will continue growing and stretching into the best version of themselves. But (you knew that was coming, right?) our wish and reality, aren't always in alignment. I could rattle off the list of reasons—overworked and underpaid staff, administrative constraints--but we know them all too well. As much as we wish our schools would be the havens of exploration and excitement that would inspire our children day in and day out, transforming them is a work in progress, one that those involved in Parenting's Mom Congress have committed to transforming over the long haul.
But meanwhile? What can we do today to foster in our children the love of learning that will serve them throughout their lives? The answer? A lot. Regardless of the limitations our children's schools face that may impair their ability to consistently deliver the kind of education we dream about, there are many things we can—and must—do to help our children become lifelong learners. Here are a few:
- Turn off devices for 30 minutes or an hour every night, and read, build, draw, make music, play. It's easy to demand that our kids turn off their video games and do "something else." But it's an altogether different thing to engage with them as we establish time to nourish our own interests. This is easier said than done; there are always emails to answer and Facebook pages to update. But real learning starts offline. Create the time, and more importantly, the ritual, that announces to your children that learning is fun and worth doing.
- Take a class. I realize that it's hard to add one more thing to a busy day, but when children see their parents doing their own homework or research, it speaks volumes. If you veg out in front of the screen night after night, why would your children take your lectures seriously when you try to convince them to put their heart and soul into their social studies report. My elderly mother still takes classes at her local university; right now she's taking Middle Eastern studies. Her ceaseless passion for learning has unquestionably fueled my own, and for that I am forever grateful.
- Take a class together. Kids long to have time with us; we are the prize, especially when they're younger. Sign up for cooking classes, or ceramics, or rock climbing. Take something that you're both interested in, or step outside the box and explore a subject that neither of you know anything about. You'll be creating memories that your youngster will have forever, while activating an interest in acquiring new skills and knowledge that will serve her throughout her life.
The work of Mom Congress is desperately needed; we must help schools become places that provide our children with the resources and support they need to grow and learn. But we also need to take note of what we can do today to fan the flames of our child's love of learning. Thankfully, we have what it takes. We just have to take action.
Susan Stiffelman is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, an Educational Therapist, Parent Educator and Professional Speaker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology from Johnston College/ University of Redlands, a California K-9 Teaching Credential, a Masters of Arts degree from Antioch University in Clinical Psychology, and a California Marriage and Family Therapist license since 1991. Stiffelman will appear as a guest speaker at Parenting's 2012 Mom congress. Her new book, Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected, is available in bookstores as of March 13.


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BSU Catalog Home | Graduate Mathematics Course Descriptions
Dr. James Richards (Chair; firstname.lastname@example.com), Dr. Eric Lund (Mathematics Program Coordinator; firstname.lastname@example.com), Dr. Todd Frauenholtz, Dr. Clayton Knoshaug, Ms. Ivy Knoshaug, Dr. Colleen Livingston, Dr. Tom Richard, Dr. Glen Richgels, Dr. Susan Rosselet, Dr. Derek Webb, Dr. Randy Westhoff, Dr. Marty Wolf
This degree is intended for secondary school teachers of mathematics. The focus is on providing greater subject depth and advanced instructional methodologies. Students are offered a curriculum which is appropriate to both their individual needs and their needs relating to classroom instruction.
Note: For Professional Education Cognate Area in Mathematics, see "Professional Education: M.S.–Education."
Applicants should have a licensed undergraduate teaching major or minor in mathematics.
See Section II, Graduate Study for degree requirements.
Note: ED 6108 has a prerequisite not required in this program.ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits)
ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
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Subtotal 6 Credits
Note: MATH 6350 has prerequisites not included in this program.CS 6420 Classroom Integration of Computer Software (3 credits)
MATH 6350 Abstract Algebra for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
MATH 6550 Geometry for Secondary Teachers (3 credits)
Subtotal 9 Credits
A. Mathematics Electives:Select from MATH 5054, MATH 5056, or MATH 5210 or above (8 credits)
B. Additional Electives: Select with prior consent of advisor (5 credits)
Subtotal 13 Credits
Note: Consult with advisor before registration for MATH 6980.
MATH 6980 Graduate Research Paper (2 credits)
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Instructional Technology: Completion of CS 6420, Classroom Integration of Computer Software, with a grade of "B" or better, or the equivalent as approved by the department.


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Golf Hits the Course for First Practice
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men's and women's golf teams took to the course for the first time for the 2013-14 season. The two teams played 18-holes at the Harpeth Hills Golf Course on a calm day with temperatures reaching 88 degrees.
Both squads paired off in two groups of three for a head-to-head matchup. The men split up as lefties versus righties, with the latter picking up the victory by a stroke. On the women's side, the newcomers earned a six stroke win over the returners.
"It was good to get everyone together and out on the course," said head coach Parrish McGrath. "One of the good things on the ladies side was our newcomers were able to beat our returners. It is always good to know you brought in players who are going to help the team and it shows the program is heading in the right direction."
The men's team sports a veteran team with two seniors and four juniors. Last season the Tigers finished 8th out of 11 teams at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships last year. Junior James Stepp and Cameron Scitern tied for third and were named to the All-Tournament team. Coach McGrath will look to his experienced team to fill the shoes of Scitern who spent four successful years at TSU.
"We are a little older on the men's side," McGrath stated. "James needs to gain the confidence knowing he belongs at the top of the conference. A few other guys need to realize they too can play at that level. It starts sooner rather than later and we need to start to make some gains from the fall season into the spring and building towards OVC championships."
The Tigers open play at the Alabama State University Fall Golf Classic on Sept. 1-2 in Montgomery, Ala.


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Exhibit: 'Not Made In China - A Remix'
Friday, October 25, 2013
Adanti Student Center
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The students of Art 311 01W with Prof. Noelle King and SCSU's Student Art League Club have collaborated on an exhibition, "(Not) Made in China," on view from mid-September to the end of the fall semester in the Multicultural Center's Gallery, 2nd floor, Adanti Student Center.
The artists have taken famous works of Chinese art as their inspiration to create new work incorporating styles, themes and methods of the past with their own vision and a modern twist. A catalogue of the show with entries written by the students accompanies the exhibition.
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From the time he took over NBC two years ago, Robert Greenblatt has been telling anyone who'll listen that he had no plans to bring the edginess that made him such a success at Showtime to the Peacock network. "Broadcast shows tend to be more mainstream or middle-of-the-road," he told USA Today in 2011, not meaning it as a critique but as a goal. It took awhile, with series such as Smash and Awake and Hannibal and even the depressed loners of Go On very clearly filled with the DNA of the man who green-lit Dexter and Weeds. But with the schedule NBC unveiled Sunday, Greenblatt seems to have finally steered NBC right where he has said all along he wants it to be: Smack dab into the middle lane of American television.
The transformation is most obvious on Thursday nights. Gone are the romantically challenged career women and quirky singles and obnoxious bosses. Must-See TV will now have "a family theme," according to a press release issued by NBC. (For the first time in recent memory, the network did not make its executives available to reporters to discuss its new lineup.) Sure, the amazing and critically beloved Parks and Recreation is still around, newly relocated to the 8 p.m. death slot opposite The Big Bang Theory. But The Michael J. Fox Show and the two other new comedies which follow all look they'd be right at home on ABC's family values Wednesday schedule. Indeed, the non-Fox shows seem to be stolen directly from Modern Family: In Welcome to the Family, a white and Latina family are suddenly blended after an unplanned pregnancy, while Sean Saves the World has Sean Hayes as a gay dad with a daughter (though unlike Cam and Mitchell, he's divorced.) Whether these three new shows are hopelessly generic or sparkle with the fresh energy of early Modern Family doesn't matter: NBC is clearly moving in a new direction on Thursday, and it's one designed to appeal to broad swaths of viewers rather than the the small subsection of viewers who attend Comic-Con and hang out in the comments sections of comedy geek websites.
NBC's new middle-of-the-road philosophy can also be seen in the new dramas it has scheduled. Its big fall hope is The Blacklist, a James Spader-led hour in which a wanted fugitive teams up with a fresh-faced FBI partner and suddenly starts helping the feds track down a long list of criminals, persons of interest, if you will. Watching the four-minute trailer already released, you keep waiting for the words "coming to CBS." Similarly, just as the Eye network reached into its past for Hawaii Five-0, NBC is hoping a revival of a cop show from a bygone era, Blair Underwood as wheelchair cop Ironside, will draw viewers. Even NBC's genre shows this season are a bit more centrist: Old-school vampire king Dracula and the pirate adventure Crossbones, instead of Bryan Fuller's super-dark Hannibal. And later in the year, the Peacock plans to build on this season's modestly successful Chicago Fire with an instant spinoff, Chicago PD; both shows are from that master of meat-and-potatoes TV, Dick Wolf. If you like CBS-style dramas, there's a good chance you'll enjoy what NBC is serving up this fall.
That might sound like a slam against the Peacock, but it really isn't. At all. CBS might not get a lot of love from the critics (except for The Good Wife), but the Eye is a monstrously successful network which does will with viewers of all ages (it's No. 1 this season with viewers under 50.) Trying to replicate CBS's formula, along with some of ABC's family focus, could absolutely help NBC improve its lot next season. After all, NBC's biggest show, and one of the top series on all of TV, is the very family-friendly reality show The Voice. When American Idol was at its peak during the middle of the last decade, Fox used that massive audience to turn House into a smash hit. Now that The Voice is the new Idol, it makes sense that NBC would try to think broader. The serialized nature of Revolution, plus the sci-fi angle, always limited its potential behind The Voice, and could be behind that show's ratings dive during the second half of the season. By contrast, The Blacklist, airing Mondays at 10, is a good old-fashioned stand-alone procedural headlined by a big TV star (that would be the outrageous and droll-witted James Spader of Boston Legal, not the creepy James Spader of The Office.) NBC is also wisely shifting The Voice's Tuesday hour to 9 p.m. in the fall in order to give a huge boost to Chicago Fire, a show that did OK on its own but stands to catch fire (sorry!) with a better lead-in.
Besides its broader focus, a few other elements of NBC's new lineup are also of note. After last year's disastrous expansion to eight comedies spread out over three nights, new Peacock scheduling boss Jeff Bader (imported from the very middle-of-the-road ABC) has wisely contracted NBC's comedy roster back to four shows on just one night (Thursday). All of the Peacock's comedy marketing energies can now be focused on this one mostly all-new night, with plenty of shows on the bench if needed (including Community.) Assuming Thursday works out okay, NBC will then use the Winter Olympics to once again try comedies on Tuesday behind The Voice. There's no guarantee this more focused approach will work, but it's a lot more logical than last fall's comedy explosion, which ended up killing shows on both NBC and ABC (R.I.P. Happy Endings and Don't Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.) It's also heartening to see NBC exercise some discipline with its unscripted shows. The Biggest Loser, having grown to a bloated two hours in recent years, is now back to a lean one-hour format on Tuesdays, perfectly paired with The Voice at 9.
As smart as NBC's schedule, as well as its big tent programming philosophy, appear to be on paper, it's hardly a given that the new lineup with dramatically boost its fortunes next season. For one thing, while The Voice has done spectacularly well for NBC this season, the downside of airing a reality show twice per year is that it risks viewer fatigue. (As it is, the show's ratings are down overall vs. its spring 2012 cycle by more than ten percent.) Likewise, though NBC's comedy lineup seems solid on paper, the network is losing what had become, by far, its biggest Thursday half-hour with the departure of The Office. Sean Hayes and Michael J. Fox are stars, but as Matthew Perry will tell you, these days star power is no guarantee of anything. Revolution stands a very good chance of boosting NBC in the 8 p.m. Wednesday slot compared to the pathetic performance of Animal Practice and Guys with Kids, but it will also very likely fall dramatically vs. its freshman ratings average. The other big danger for NBC is that, by swinging right down the middle, it could be harder for the Peacock's newcomers to build buzz, something that's essential these days to cut through the clutter of so much good scripted programming. NBC has built itself a very sensible, savvy schedule filled with broadly appealing shows. Now it just has to hope the viewers show up.


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Bobby Valentine fired as Red Sox manager
(AP) - The Boston Red Sox fired manager Bobby Valentine on Thursday after one season in which he failed to bring order to a clubhouse that disintegrated during the 2011 pennant race.
Valentine finished with a record of 69-93 on a team that was beset by injuries before management gave up on this season and traded some of its best players - and biggest salaries. Without Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett, the Red Sox will save $250 million in future salaries and have a chance to rebuild over the winter.
But that will be too late for Valentine.
A baseball savant who won the NL pennant with the New York Mets and won it all in Japan, Valentine was brought in after two-time World Series champion Terry Francona lost control of the clubhouse in 2011 during an unprecedented September collapse. But the players who had been coddled under Francona bristled under Valentine's abrasive style and, more importantly, didn't win for him, either.


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Lippert Components Inc. (LCI) announced that Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC has adopted LCI's Level Up automatic hydraulic leveling system as an option on the builder's Sundance brand of travel trailers.
According to a press release, Heartland's Sundance is the first travel trailer to offer a hydraulic four-point automatic leveling system as an option.
"We were looking for some key differentiating features that would set the Sundance trailer apart from other brands, and we felt that automatic hydraulic leveling was one way to do that," said Heartland Vice President of Sales Coley Brady. "Level Up is becoming a trend as an option more and more on our fifth-wheel RV brands, so we felt that consumers would also like to see automatic leveling as an option on a travel trailer. We introduced the product at the Hershey Show, Dealer Open House and at the RVIA show in Louisville, and the response has been outstanding."
"At one time, automatic leveling was something found only on high-end units such as expensive luxury fifth-wheel RVs," said LCI Vice President of Sales Andy Murray. "Today, the RV industry is moving towards offering leveling products as standard or as an option on less expensive fifth-wheel and travel trailer RVs. We're seeing that OEMs are turning to the Level Up from LCI to help fulfill this demand."


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North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried didn't struggle one iota in making a strategic game-winning decision at Clemson.
CLEMSON — North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried didn't struggle one iota in making a strategic game-winning decision in the waning seconds of Sunday's 58-57 victory at Clemson.
Gottfried called time-out trailing by two with 7.5 seconds left and never wavered in eschewing a higher-percentage shot in seeking overtime. Instead he chose to go with what he considered an equally high percentage try from 3-point sharp-shooter Scott Wood.
"I was completely comfortable that we were going to go to him and go for the jugular," Gottfried said. "Running a play for Scott Wood to make a 3 is like running a play for someone to try and get a layup. It's about the same percentage because he's that good."
Wood was able to wiggle free in the corner and launch a great look from beyond the arc in swishing home the game-winning 3 with just one second remaining. Clemson senior Milton Jennings had badly front-rimmed the first try of a one-and-one up 57-55 with 12.3 seconds left in a trip to the free-throw line that could've sealed the deal.
Instead it was the third consecutive loss for the Tigers (12-11, 4-7 ACC), who have dropped from middle of the conference standings to the lower echelon. The Wolfpack (17-7, 6-5) had lost three straight (and four of five) while also entering on a four-game road skid. Their last win away from Raleigh came Jan. 5 at Boston College.
N.C. State hadn't led since 3-2 before regaining an advantage at 45-44 on Richard Howell's scoop in the paint with 9:15 remaining as the Tigers went nearly eight minutes without a field goal and almost 13 minutes without a field goal from anybody but Jordan Roper. Wood's game-winning 3-pointer marked only the third brief lead of the game by the Wolfpack.
"Guard the 3," Clemson coach Brad Brownell said of his last-seconds strategy. "They're probably going to go to Wood so try to play on the outside shoulder of him and be riding his numbers on every catch. If they don't do that they're probably going to try to find (C.J.) Leslie at the top of the key and do a drive-by so we're not helping, and if he scores we're playing overtime."
Wood, a senior who tied the school record Sunday with his 125th career start, is the ACC's active leader with 290 career 3-pointers (a number 107 more than anybody else). The 6-foot-6 Indiana native leads the league this season with 60 made 3s and his third-ranked .435 percentage from 3-point range is higher than Clemson's overall 40 percent field goal shooting.
Clemson played its normal tough defense in holding the league's best shooting team (51 percent) to only 37.7 percent and second-best scoring team (78.8) to its fourth-lowest output this season. Howell led everybody with 16 points and 11 rebounds and Leslie added 12 and 10. Clemson's K.J. McDaniels posted 12 points, six rebounds and five blocks, and Union County product Devin Booker had 10 points and six boards.
"Obviously a very painful loss, although our guys competed really hard and really played well in certain segments," Brownell said. "We turned the ball over too much (17 times) and unfortunately didn't make a late free throw and missed a layup that could've sealed it, but N.C. State hit a big shot and won."
Coming off an embarrassing 37-point defeat at Virginia, Brownell inserted freshmen guards Roper and Adonis Filer into the starting lineup and the decision paid off early as the Tigers led by as many as 12 with 6:15 left in the half. Roper, a member of last season's Irmo squad that lost to Gaffney in the 4A state championship, had a breakout performance in his first ACC start.
The 19-year-old scored a career-high 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting (3 of 4 from 3-point land) with two assists and three first-half steals that helped prompt the team's early advantage. Roper scored Clemson's opening 10 points of the second half for a 42-35 lead with 15 minutes left, but went scoreless for the remainder.
"I played pretty well, but you always want to come out with a win," Roper said. "Each loss hurts, but we just have to learn from them. We're a young team and just have to get better as a unit and move on."