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Frank Horwill
- These articles were first published many year's ago and whilst some are as relevant today as they were when new, many are now mostly of historical interest as modern research and coaching methods have superseded them.
Training Advice to Clear Barriers
By Frank Horwill
When Dave Bedford ran 8:28.6sec for the 3,000m in September 1971 - a new UK record - he stepped on all 28 barriers instead of hurdling them, as well as the seven water jumps. Had he possessed good hurdling technique his time may have been a good 14 seconds faster which would have ranked him fourth on the current UK all-time list.
The general consensus is that given an athlete's 3,000m flat time, to convert it to the 3,000m steeplechase potential you add 35 seconds if hurdling technique is good and 45 seconds if it is poor. However, the current holder of the UK steeplechase record, Mark Rowland, had a 3,000m flat time of 7:46.22 and a steeplechase time of 8:07.96, a difference of only 21 seconds. He set this time in the 1988 Olympics to win a bronze medal. Rowland, like Bedford, placed great importance on flat speed under and over distance. Their flat speed times are compared in the panel.
Comparative flat times
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|27:30.89 /10km
Another fine British 'chaser, Colin Reitz, had a flat time of 7:44.40 for 3,000m and 8:12.11 over the barriers - a difference of 28 seconds, well under the accepted 35 seconds differential.
When Bedford achieved his astonishing steeplechase record it caused a major rethink about training emphasis. The emphasis on barrier technique, hitherto a major part of the athlete's training schedule, was pushed into the background. The call was for fast 1,500m and 5,000m times. The barriers will take care of themselves!
This view was given credence by the then world record-holder for the event, Kerry O'Brien, who never trained over the barriers. He claimed it was dangerous enough to race over them, let alone train over them. This sounds almost as absurd as a heavyweight boxing champion saying he did not believe in sparring practice before a major fight for fear of getting injured. In fact, in his only Olympic final, O'Brien fell heavily while trying to negotiate the water jump and retired due to injury.
O'Brien, like Bedford, stepped on all the barriers, saying it enabled him to take off on either foot when others crowded him. To sum up, given two athletes, each with times of eight minutes for the flat 3,000m, an accomplished hurdler is likely to run less than 8:35, while a stepper can only expect a time of over 8:45.
The stepper will either have to improve his hurdling technique or lower his 3,000m time to below 7:45 to defeat his more accomplished rival. And this was what Mark Rowland did - having lowered his 3,000m time to optimum, he found himself a hurdling coach in addition to his endurance one. Throughout the winter he trained once a week on his hurdling technique. His UK record is now nine years old.
The lot of a steeplechaser is not easy. One London track requires six hours notice if the water jump is to be filled up. Apparently there is a leak in the mains pipe. Fitting a hose to a tap in the dressing rooms has not been considered. Barriers cannot be put into position on the track during normal training times, and even the placing of single collapsible hurdles in the second and third lanes is considered a nuisance by others. This enhances the case for county coaching committees to book tracks on Sunday afternoons once a month specifically for steeplechase practice under the supervision of a senior BAF coach (steeplechase).
Some useful work can be done in a large indoor gym where a beam is lowered to 3 feet (0.94m) off the floor with a mat placed three feet away and a mark at 12ft (3.658m) distance from the beam. This will suffice as a make-shift water jump.
To ensure safety, check the wedges are firmly fixed with the flat side of the beam uppermost. The foot should be placed either near to the wall or upright. If space permits, a check mark should be placed seven running strides from the beam.
The aim is to hit the mark with the foot that is to be placed on the beam, assuming this is the right foot, the next stride with the left leg will count as number one, and the eighth stride will be the foot that is placed on the beam. On the opposite side of the gym a three foot high hurdle is set up.
A gym 50m long and 25m wide will enable the athlete to build up reasonable speed to negotiate the hurdle and water jump (beam). At first, the main aim is to get the technique right. Then, spells of four minutes' duration circuits non-stop can be performed.
The conquering of the water jump is vital to conserving energy. Amos Biwott (Kenya), was the first man to have the courage not to place one foot on the barrier and spring off, but cleared the whole obstacle in one gigantic effort and, in so doing, reduced the customary clearance time of 1.1 seconds by half. The novice is not advised to emulate this technique.
The take-off spot is between 4.5 and 5 ft (1.372m and 1.524m), but some like to be nearer.
Some salient points to remember are:
Try to increase speed some 15 yards away.
Usually the take off foot for clearing the other barriers will be the strongest leg, and this is the one to place on the barrier rail. Discrepancies in leg strength should be corrected - hopping 25m on a weak leg is one way to improve elastic leg strength.
The ball of the foot is placed on the rail. Some steeplechase shoes have small spikes on the instep which secure the rail, especially useful if it is raining or other times when the rail gets slippery. Lower the body so you can pivot easily on the rail foot.
From the crouch position, push off, the thigh of the leading leg reaching out with the knee bent. A good thing to remember here is lead with the knee. The rear leg (the driver) should stick to the rail for as long as possible which will lead to a good separation of the legs (split) and will allow normal running action out of the water. In theory only one foot should get wet if the landing is at the water's edge. A sign of a poor water jump technique is when both shoes emerge sodden. The trail leg should be brought through high ready to continue the running action on landing.
Should the run-up to the water jump cause undue stuttering of the feet, and therefore time lost, practice once a week placing a check mark (white tape, about 48ft (14.6m) from the rail. Go farther back the same distance. Run up and hit the mark with the foot you wish to place on the rail, this gives a seven-stride approach with the eighth on the rail.
The speed of approach if too fast will result in being too near for a comfortable take-off; similarly, if it is too slow you will be too far away. Try to assess race pace.
With usage, the jump can be executed without a marker. The marker can be adjusted as fitness gains.
Not much is said about arm action during the water jump, but when the split is being executed, the extending leading leg should be accompanied by a high arm raise action on the opposite side ie left leg extending, right arm coming through high.
Some coaches suggest emulating the 400m hurdler's technique over the barriers. There is a flaw in this advice. The 400m runner is travelling at nearly 20mph. The steeplechaser will, at best, be running 6mph slower. The extravagant lean of the 400m hurdler is too energy-sapping. Neither does he want to skim over the barrier, if the trailing leg hits the hurdle it won't fall over, but you might!
Much of what has been said about the water jump applies - accelerate to the barrier, lead with the knee dead straight ahead, some body dip will aid the trailing leg to come through high and horizontal, then snap it down fast and forward. Practice is essential.
Cross country racing in the winter is a valuable background for the keen 'chaser, it is also the time to practice even-pace running over the barriers and water jump.
If the target is 9:15, that's 73 sec / 400m. If the aim is 8:30, this is 67 sec / 400m, and to break the nine minute barrier you need to do 70 sec / 400m. At the severe end, there is 3 x 1,500m starting where the 3,000m begins. Complete recovery after each rep.
My favourite is to run 400m faster than 3,000m 'chase pace on the flat, then go straight into 400m over five hurdles (four on their marks, and one opposite the water jump) at race pace. Rest four minutes and repeat four times.
Over the course of 14 days in the track season there should be sessions at 5km, 3km, 1,500m and 800m speeds. On non-track days a 35 minute run in the morning and an hour run at night for those aiming at top class performances. If the 5km pace is 72 sec / 400m, the 3km speed will be 68 sec/400, the 1,500m speed 64 sec / 400m and the 800m 60 sec / 400m.
In all league matches there are valuable points to be won in the steeplechase. Taking part and doing well for your club in this event means you become a member of an athletics brotherhood which has no equal in the sport.


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Obituary: Sharon Hayden Patterson
Sharon Hayden Patterson, 75, Kansas City, MO, departed this life Thursday, October 18, 2012, at Kansas City Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born January 10, 1937, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Ward and Marguerite Hayden.
Sharon was an avid music lover and started in music with the accordion at age 4 and the piano at age 6. Music was a driving force all of her life. A virtuoso accordionist and concert pianist, she won many state competitions throughout her school years. Sharon graduated high school at Moberly Junior College in 1955 and the Kansas City Conservatory of Music in 1959, as Valedictorian of both graduating classes. In 1958 she married D. Russell Patterson, musician/conductor and later co- founder of the Kansas City Lyric Opera and Kansas City Symphony, and had two sons, Richard Russell Patterson in 1960, and Christopher Leonard Patterson in 1962. Following divorce, Sharon began teaching piano at the Toon Shop in Prairie Village, KS, and as accompanist at Southeast High School in Kansas City. She went on to play piano and organ for Silent Unity services at Unity Village, MO, and as choir director and organist for Overland Park Lutheran Church until her retirement.
Most will remember her huge heart and wonderful smile, and she loved every life that she touched. Sharon is survived by her sons; her brother, Leonard Hayden of Memphis, TN; her niece, Catherine and nephew, Daniel; two grandnieces; her late father's widow, Mildred Hayden of Moberly; and many friends.
A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m.. Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Overland Park Lutheran Church, 7810 W. 79th St., Overland Park, KS, followed by a graveside farewell at 4:00 p.m., at Oakland Cemetery, 101 W. Reed, Moberly. Arr.: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe, Prairie Village, KS 66207 (913) 383-9888. Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, www.kccremation.com

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One of the best parts about the Just Dance franchise is the range of music plugged into the games. While pop music is easily the most prevalent category, you will find all other types of music to "get your groove on." This time around, Just Dance 2014 finally includes "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga Feat. Colby O'Donis, an oversight that has finally been corrected--it just makes sense to include that song considering it carries the game's namesake. More of my favorites are "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr., "Prince Ali" From Disney's Aladdin, and "Gentleman" by PSY. These licensed songs give the game a sense of familiarity and something that almost anyone can relate to, lending to it broad appeal. Of course, the music sounds great, and along with dancing, you can even gain bonus points for singing along with the lyrics that are provided at the bottom of the screen.
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I was visiting a new friend's home for the first time recently and my favorite personal touch was that she had framed and hung a series of her son's superhero drawings. Not only did they look great, I'm sure it made her son feel great seeing them gracing the family's walls. I resolved to do something similar at home as a way to honor my son and show him that he is as important as anyone else who lives here, even if I don't let him pick out the new curtains.
Displaying your child's work shows them their creative efforts are valued, it builds their confidence and, quite simply, can be an expression of your love for them. Here are 25 examples of children's art proudly displayed throughout the home from as simple as taping up a gallery of paintings to more permanent, framed layouts.
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The HTC One (M8) has only been official for a couple of weeks now, but already rumors of a couple of spin-offs of the new flagship are swirling. First we got word that a mini version of the M8 may be in the works, and now another variant of the device has leaked.
An image posted by @evleaks claims to show the "HTC M8 Ace." The device has a design that's similar to the One (M8), but it's donning a red color that's not yet been worn by that device (although that option is rumored to be coming). And while the screen of the M8 Ace is blurred out, the device appears to be displaying the green BlinkFeed screen found in HTC's Sense 6 user interface.
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"The entire Government of the United States Of America will Be run Out Of The White House by Obama !"
Last week, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) hung a $1.5 trillion dollar price tag on the Democrat health care bill. The CBOs job is to provide nonpartisan and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the federal budget.
The CBO is part of the legislative branch of government, independent by design, which allows for honesty in assessing the cost to the American taxpayer of any proposed legislation. They are not in any way supervised, directed or accountable to the White House.
Enter Chicago-style politics. In the wake of the independent partial scoring of what little the Democrats would let them see, CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf was called to the White House Monday for a trip to the woodshed.
Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.) was not very happy at all with White House interference with the ability of Congress to rely on information received from this independent entity.
This reeks of the type of Chicago-style politics that Americans were warned about, Price said. With the CBO blasting his health care plan for adding to runaway deficits, the Presidents closed-door gathering is suspect and highly inappropriate. The White House has no business engaging in secret meetings with the CBO. It serves as an independent scorekeeper in the health care debate, not a political tool to be handled by the President.
Price is demanding transparency from the White House on this unethical meeting.
While the President has demonstrated there is nothing he believes he cannot take over, we will not allow the work of the Congressional Budget Office to be commandeered by the White House, Price said. As health care reform requires an honest appraisal of its budget impact, I call on the White House to release all details of this unprecedented meeting.f..
Well - he's arleady installing a shadow-government of his own, via the Czars. They answer only to him.
I heard a figure the other day....
Something like - in the 300 year reign of the Russian Empire, there were under 15 Czars.
Obama has already doubled that.
This is yet another "if Bush had done this" scenario.
We'd hear no end of caterwalling from the leftists, had Bush installed his own system of Czars that match Obama's numbers."It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in peoples minds."
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J. Crew Fall 2012
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the last photo is just beautiful. I dunno what it is with me either, but I'm really digging the purples and pinks together for Fall!ReplyDelete
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Bonhomous wrote:I have a toon parked in Felwood on brazilian server and haven't found anything for a month and a half. So brazilian server is useless.
Draconigena wrote:I am calling it the 'mythfernal'.
Argent wrote:I found a post in Wowhead that worked for me-- make a "/tar Minfernal" macro, and keybind it. Also keybound my "interact" to a button-- I chose my "End" button. Get on a flightpath -- I'm horde, so I started in Orgrimar, and flew to Whisperwind grove. As I flew over where the Minfernals spawn, you spam the target macro button, and once you get one, spam the "interact" button. I landed, with it still targeted, me still hitting the "interact" button, flew over and it was waiting!
Fought and tamed-- and he was even a rare LOL
I cannot share the link as I've not posted 8 time -- but go to wowhead and search minfernal and scroll to COMMENTS: they also give other FP stops, for both Horde and Alliance. Now, mind you this took me about 5 hours and 2 days, with a lot of really boring flying back and forth, but it worked and I got my wee glowing rocky dude
Good luck to you all!
Makominami wrote:Dont know why blizzard teases us like this with pets that stupid rare....
Taurnek22 wrote:Makominami wrote:Dont know why blizzard teases us like this with pets that stupid rare....
Because that's what makes collecting it so much fun.
I got mine about a month ago. Didn't kill anything or clear other pets, just parked an alt there and would check in at random times to see if anything was up. Finally, there he was. Try late at night and early morning, weekdays if you can. It worked for me.
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Van Fossen and the Radcliffe A boat edged their teammates for the best overall time (photo courtesy DSPics.com).
PEMBROKE, N.H.-The Radcliffe heavyweight and lightweight crews began their fall season by taking the top three and four of the top five spots in the women's open eight at the New Hampshire Championships, hosted by Amoskeag Rowing Club, Saturday on the Merrimack River.
The Black and White raced three heavyweight boats, Radcliffe A, B, and C; and two lightweight boats, Radcliffe D and E. With a strong tail wind combined with strong tail current, the race was fast; the Radcliffe A boat finished first with a time of 15:20.48. Junior Olivia Coffey stroked the winning entry and was joined by Tara Larson, Kirsten Van Fossen, Liz Soutter, Katie O'Hanlon, Mary Jackson, Meg Kehan, Rachel Knaster and coxswain Alyssa Murray.
Radcliffe B crossed the line only three-tenths of a second off the pace of Radcliffe A, with a time of 15:20.71. Radcliffe D finished third, first among lightweight boats, with a time of 15:33.73. Boston College A placed fourth with a time of 15:53.23, and Radcliffe E finished fifth with a time of 15:57.27. Radcliffe C finished 14th overall with a time of 16:53.32.
The Black and White sees its first competitive action on the Charles River in 2009-10 next weekened, when it competes in the 45th Head of the Charles Regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event.
Radcliffe A (Heavyweight)
Cox: Alyssa Murray
8: Olivia Coffey
7: Tara Larson
6: Kirsten Van Fossen
5: Liz Soutter
4: Katie O'Hanlon
3: Mary Jackson
2: Meg Kehan
1: Rachel Knaster
Radcliffe B (Heavyweight)
Cox: Jill Carlson
8: Mary Maginnis
7: Jessica Flakne
6: Celia Kohl
5: Scout Moran
4: Shelley Pearson
3: Mary Miller
2: Kate Morris
1: Lucy Chen
Radcliffe C (Heavyweight)
C-Andrea Rickey
8: Gillian Chase
7: Alex Kuschner
6: Belinda O'Donnell
5: Marisa D'Orsogna
4: Molly Griffin
3: Jess Mealia
2: Christina McClintock
1: Margot Leger
Radcliffe D (Lightweight Varsity Eight)
Cox: Jana Douglas
8: Grace Hollowell
7: Amanda Pfabe
6: Lizzy Bates
5: Natalie Wong
4: Marissa Reichel
3: Kelly McCarthy
2: Erika McCormick
1: Veronique Irwin
Radcliffe E (Lightweight Second Varsity Eight)
Cox: Maryana Vrubel
8: Emma Lukasiewicz
7: Vicky Koski-Karell
6: Wynne Evans
5: Liz Hamilton
4: Lauren Brown
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I dreamt last night that I was Ringo Starr, and I was jumping up and down yelling and screaming at George Martin, "You will pay for the goddamn shitte thatte we need and you will buy it WHEN WE NEED ITTE, GODDAMMITTE!" And then I snapped a drumstick in two over my knee–it took three slams to finish itte offe–and then flung the pieces at him and stormed out of the room.
I must be repressing rage about the sequester about to hit NIH and thereby dickepunche my non-competing renewals and totally kill the competing award I have pending after council review. (And yes, I am aware that George Martin was the Beatles' producer, not their manager; it was a motherfucken dream.)


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ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Preview
As Intel's upcoming launch of the Core i5 processors rapidly approaches, the P55 chipset board previews are coming out of the woodwork. Whereas the i7 is aimed squarely at the hardcore enthusiast, the i5 is aimed more at the midrange since that's really where you make your money anyhow. This time around I have the ASUS P7P55D Deluxe to take a quick look at. ASUS will have three versions of this board available at launch with more depending on market segments. From early indications, pricing will be much better than the $200 and up price points we have seen with the socket 1366 X58 chipset based boards. One thing you notice about the naming scheme of the board is that instead of the naming scheme we have been used to in the past, such as on the P5 and P6 series, the P7 also includes the chipset in the name to prevent any confusion as to what chipset this board is packing. P7= series, P55= Chipset, D= Extreme Design and of course the Deluxe model means you get one step down from the Hardcore ROG series, if one is made for this platform! Time for a quick 360 view to see what this board has for features.
Closer Look:
The P7P55D Deluxe is the top board in the series of P7 boards that will be available at launch. The hierarchy, lowest to highest, is the P7P55D, P7P55D EVO and the P7P55D Deluxe, so you have a board that fits for just about everyone, each one feature packed. The Deluxe version features a build philosophy labeled Extreme Design that focuses on three key areas, Reliability, Saftey and last, but not least, Performance. This is not just a catchphrase but a way to offer more value as well as a higher performing, easier to use product. Things such as additional ESD protection, Stack Cool 3/+ with two 2oz copper layers, Xtreme Phase, T-probe and Turbo V/EVO. From the front view you can see something missing right off the bat. The northbridge, as it has been known, is no longer used as some of the functionality has been shifted to the Lynnfield processor. The traditional southbridge has been replaced by what is now known as the PCH. The back of the PCB features additional heatsinks for the 16+3 phase VRM circuit. The heatsinks are not attached with push pins but rather spring loaded screws.
The IO panel offers pretty much standard connectivity for boards of this caliber. PS/2 ports for both the mouse and keyboard, a clear CMOS button, the optical and Coax digital sound output, eight USB ports, dual Gigabit LAN, 1394 and ten channel sound. Moving on down there are three x16 PCI-E slots with support for both Crossfire and SLI, two x1 slots and two PCI slots to round out the expansion capabilities.
Along the bottom of the P7P55D Deluxe is where you will find the additional 1394 and USB connectivity for a total of two IEEE 1394 connections and fourteen USB 2.0 ports, so you can say goodbye to that hub. There are also analog sound input and digital output headers, as well as onboard start and reset switchs, so there is no need for jumping the front panel connections. The last item to the right would be your front panel header; ASUS has included its Q connector to make hookup of the wiring a breeze. The eSATA connections are in line between the USB headers, and the front panel connection ESD (Electro Static Discharge) is a way we kill our hardware not really knowing why all of a sudden it stopped working. ASUS has a series of Anti ESD Diodes spread throughout the board mainly at the point of connection where an external plug is attached such as the USB ports, headphone and speaker inputs and LAN ports. All areas we can send a jolt of current into the computer. One of these is visible right above the front panel header.
Moving to the right hand side you have six SATA 3Gb/s ports, the IDE connection, the 24-pin ATX power connection and the Com port. Between the power supply connection and the Com port is a little red button. No, it's not the "Easy" button, but it could be. This is the Mem Ok button. This allows the system to boot by running through a series of algorithms to make the memory stable enough to boot the system by adjusting speed, timings and lastly voltage. This looks to be a feature I can't wait to try out. There are only four memory slots for use with DDR3 DIMMs as only single and dual channels configurations are supported.
Popping around to the top you have a series of switches that are mainly for use by the enthusiast. These switches enable extreme over voltages that are available in the BIOS to help you push your combination as hard as you can. The three items that these switches provide the extra juice to include the memory, the IMC (Integrated Mem Controller) and the CPU. The last item around the top is the 8-pin power connection. This rounds up the outside edges of the board.
A couple of the special features of the board are the Turbov EVO chip, which is basically an overclocking processor much the same way the EPU chip is used to manage the energy consumption of the P7P55D Deluxe. Some of the ESD Diodes are seen behind the rear I/O panel connections.
Last, but not least, you have the CPU socket area that looks pretty tightly packed. The 16+3 power phases can be seen as well as the two heatsinks to help rid the area of heat from the MOSFETs. The retention method used is a whole new animal and only uses three bolts to hold it in place.
That's about all I can show at this point as of course all benchmarks and real details will have to wait. If ASUS has this gem priced right along with the pricing of the i5, this could be the combination to take over from the Core 2 series. Stay tuned for the full review and performance test!


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Holiday season is just around the corner! Yeah!!!
But wait, are you still supposed to grade the final papers and exams? Hmm…
Grading can definitely bring gratification, joy, and reflection, but only having several days to grade before the submission deadline may still cause stress and pressure. Are there some tips one could use to make the grading experience easier? What particular things does one need to pay attention to while grading? Our IC Office sincerely hopes the tips we gleaned in this blog post may answer some of your questions.
Question 1: So, this dauntingly big stack of papers is staring at me, where should I start?
The time at the end of the semester can often be very stressful due to numerous deadlines and last-minute changes. To avoid that this stress potentially influences grading, one could first find a supportive environment where it is peaceful and comfortable enough to concentrate.
Instead of jumping into grading right away, spend some time on preparation and plan on grading strategy so that consistency and fairness can be maintained throughout. For example, to avoid potential biases,
consider the order of papers. Papers may be arranged alphabetically, randomly, or with names covered. Experiment and find out what works best for the habit, energy, and mood.
Additionally, reading five or six papers before grading helps one to get an idea of the average time spent on and the range of quality of each paper. Estimating the time spent on grading each paper gives one a better understanding of how much or how little time on a particular paper. Furthermore, stop grading if you feel tired, irritable, or bored. When starting again, read over the last couple of graded papers for review and consistency.
Question 2: How do I approach grading?
While additional techniques exist, there are two universally used grading methods: point score method which means points are broken down according to content sections or criteria, and holistic method which means a grade is based on the overall quality. Some people who prefer the former may grade based on criteria, such as analytical substance, argument structure, use of supporting material, quality of writing, persuasiveness, overall clarity, and internal consistency to name a few. In this case, one may find it necessary to create a rubric. A rubric offers the advantage to assess the quality of a student's work based on different criteria. Furthermore, each criterion is broken down into levels of competency. When using rubrics, it is good practice to share it beforehand with students so that students are aware of assessment criteria for the specific assignment. An online tool called iRubric is available to assist faculty and instructor in the School of Education on the Bloomington campus with rubric development, assessment and sharing. One can find many free rubrics in the database and customize them for personal use. (Click here to refer to more information on iRubric)
However, in some cases holistic grading approach is preferred because rubrics do not cover all situations. For instance, when an assignment or project is left open for students to be creative in presenting forms (e.g., a drawing, a poem, a picture), more subjectivity will be involved in judging the overall quality and unique rationale of the work. Please keep in mind that students often desire a certain level of transparency regarding assessment methods, so it is suggested to record the rationale for any grade.
Question 3: How could I best use my teaching assistant in the grading process?
There are several ways to involve teaching assistants in the grading process. The instructor could discuss grading policies and standards to get their opinions and make adjustments as needed. If the teaching assistants are grading, the instructor should discuss the expectations about facets of grading and adopt appropriate group grading strategy. To ensure consistency, each section of an exam could be graded by the same teaching assistant. Another way is to work at the same time in the same place so teaching assistants can compare their grading policies and reach consensus when disputes arise.
If, as an IU instructor, you have to leave for a conference around the grade submission date, one and more grade proxies could be assigned through IU OneStart system. Grade proxies have the authorization to submit final grades for you without revealing your passwords to them. (Please click here if you want more information on assigning grade proxy)
Question 4: How could I minimize my students' complains about grading?
To minimize potential students' complaints about grading procedures, one should announce the grading scale, policies, and standards in the syllabus and avoid modifying them once published. When receiving a complaint, treat it as an important source of feedback which could be used for improving teaching. Please keep in mind that some complaints are more legitimate than others. The basic principle here is to be receptive and sympathetic, yet firm on these occasions since students are expected to show quality work and sound thinking. Be sure to make positive comments on students work and avoid grading by just taking off points instead of giving credit for good answers.
Last but not the least, plagiarism should always be a concern when grading. One handy tool to check writing originality is Turnitin. Students will be required to submit their writings online through Turnitin.com, which checks for possible plagiarism by comparing submitted papers to several databases. With this being said, the tool needs to be used with caution because the presumption of guilt may cause negative feelings in some students.
(Grading, Indiana University Teaching Handbook)
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(Tips for Grading, Center for Teaching and Learning, Stanford University, Stanford CA)
(Grading Student Work by the Center for Teaching of Vanderbilt University)
(Collection of examples rubrics from the Office of Instructional Consulting at Indiana University)


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DailyDirt: The Coming Education Revolution
from the urls-we-dig-up dept
- MIT is starting to offer a big data class online with a MOOC aimed at working professionals (that'll be $495 for four weeks of classes, please). MIT has provided free online course materials for years, but this course is part of the first set of Online X classes. [url]
- Minerva is a "startup" university that aims to offer a quality education for less than $20,000 per year. Minerva aspires to have admission standards that are "higher than current Ivy League levels" and focuses on teaching skills rather than traditional academic subjects. [url]
- Udacity's Sebastian Thrun knows that developing a MOOC ain't easy, admitting "We have a lousy product." Experiments with online classes apparently are teaching some folks what doesn't work when it comes to teaching. [url]


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hey guys,
I am an experienced backpacker/scrambler looking for a great ~5 day backpack in the High Uintas. I cant get anymore time off in mid summer (got a wind rivers trip brewing in August), so....
First question, considering the current snowpack what would be the absolute earliest time that I could access the high country? I have pretty solid route finding skills and would not hesitate to carry axe/crampons if needed for north slopes. Thinking late June might be realistic. If I am unable to get off in the early summer, what is the absolute latest time in the fall for a high country visit, at least with an average weather pattern in fall. Catching some golden aspen in Fall sound purdy good...
How stable is your early to mid fall weather pattern traditionally?
Next quesiton, Where the hell should I go??? Way too my beautiful places to explore with only 5 days to walk. I would like to visit beautiful lakes and scrambe up a few peaks. Fishing would be a big bonus.
Any books/forums that you would recommend to gather beta?
Thanks for any and all advice,


text: SCLC's proposal for a nonviolent action campaign in Chicago identifies the city as the prototype for the northern urban race problem. The proposal includes a snapshot of the situation in Chicago, past approaches, SCLC?s philosophy of social change, a description of twelve different aspects of the problem of economic exploitation, and a plan and timetable for mobilizing forces. Objectives are stated for the federal, state, and local levels. SCLC proposes to work in collaboration with the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations.


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One of the biggest problems I had with The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, was that the violence in the movie was just dished out like any other action movie. This sat in definite contrast to the book itself, where violence was always with reluctance. And while who kills who in the this battle is fairly accurate, it all felt too aggressive from the good guy side. After all, they were sort of intruding there, and forced the issue. This is a whole lot less of a battle, and more of an escape / aggravated breaking and entering.
The Goblin King Battle is the biggest set from The Hobbit series thus far, and features said Goblin King (otherwise known as the Great Goblin, and never called a king), a few more of our dwarf company, and several goblins to push around. Like everything else from this particular theme, this is a playset, and designed as a place for you dwarves to run about while falling from distances that would kill pretty much anyone.
At first glance, this isn't a set that really impresses when you first see it. The box is big, but sitting next to things like An Unexpected Gathering or the Lord of the Rings sets, Mines of Moria (same size and $20 less) or Battle of Helm's Deep (much bigger and $20 more), it seems a bit puny. It's really not, weighing in at 841 pieces, 8 minifigs, and $100. More than that, the three dwarves in the set are only available in this set.
So, does it stack up to the price tag, or should you look elsewhere for your minifigs?
This was a hard set for me to review. I actually purchased it months ago in a moment of weakness (and wanting to complete my dwarf company), and it sat in the corner waiting to be built. There just wasn't a lot of "wow" factor to it, and after I felt let down by Mirkwood Spiders and infatuated with An Unexpected Gathering, it was hard to decide if I really wanted to jump in.
Eventually I decided to built it for the strangest of reasons: my daughter managed to get part of the box open. It was pretty impressive, given that she was only nine months old at the time. If I wanted to be able to build this before she crawled off with a bag of parts (she's made off with a tub of collectible minifigs before... I found them under her crib, the little thief!), I had to get to it. So here we are...
[caption id="attachment_22783" align="aligncenter" width="397"] In hindsight, she might be distracting me to get at something else...[/caption]
What this set isn't lacking for is minifigs. We get three more dwarves in this set, Ori (left), Dori (middle), and Nori (right). I'd like to tell you a lot about them, but I had to check Brickset three times while typing that out to make sure I got the names right. Worse, when you check their Wikia pages on the Lord of the Rings wiki, the only "descriptive" information is the studio promo blurbs. Given that there are hundreds of paragraphs related to the patterns on boots used by background characters in these films, that's not a good sign of a character's importance to the plot.
These are more of the somewhat nondescript dwarves, like whosit, and whatshisname that were in that other set. Okay, to be fair, these three dwarves are all siblings, and are just as unremarkable in the book as they were in the movie (or in this set). The only one who stands out at all is Ori, since he's the one who recorded the last words and death of Balin in Moria. So I guess we've had two Ori figures... one was just a bit thinner and more skeletal (and knocked down a well by Pippin).
All of the dwarves have alt faces and elaborately printed torsos. The little slingshot for Ori is an interesting touch, one I'm curious about (and wish would have been made into a real part).
We also get Gandalf. He's still Gandalf. The more I look at this figure, the more I want to swap his head for the comic book Magneto figure from Wolverine's Chopper.
We also get a trio of goblins. We can always use more goblins. We also get an axe on a bone (which would snap like a twig when you first made contact... trust me, I know), one of the beat up scimitars, and a short guy with some parchments. I remember when I was so excited about that new sword design, back in 2008 with the underrated and hard-to-find Dwarf vs. Orc sets. Those are still the only variety in the copper color, but the style itself has been popping up all over the place.
When it comes to bad guys in the Lord of the Rings, more is always better. About one-hundred more of these sets and I'll be able to build a proper Orc Forge set to go next to my Tower of Orthanc (once I actually pick one up). Please, LEGO, make a battle pack with these greasy looking guys. We need it!
They all have alt faces as well, which are barely distinguishable from their other faces. The printing on the torsos of each figure is also unique (and also kinda gross).
Last up is the set's namesake, the Goblin King (really called "The Great Goblin" in both the movie and the book), voiced by Bruce the Shark from Finding Nemo. Okay, he's voiced by Barry Humphries, but I was excited to hear Bruce!
Much like similar large figures (Hulk, the Cave Troll from Mines of Moria, or the Rancor from Rancor pit), he's pinned together with some technic parts. He also has a few extra accents, like adding the horns for the crown. He's got hollow arms, which I'm still not a fan of, but the printing is nice, making the figure recognizable for what he is.
He's also big. About the same size as the rancor and bigger than the Cave trolls (or the 2008 Castle trolls). He also comes with a little brick-built staff, which isn't bad, but nothing all that special.
The set itself isn't a single part, pinned together, but separate parts that make up different parts. The biggest part is the throne for the Great Goblin, which actually "seats" the big figure. Okay, really, he stands there, as his legs doesn't bend, but it fits well enough. The use of stickers for the back of the throne is disappointing, as this is the kind of detail that could have set the set apart.
Instead, it's like Mines of Moria, and uses stickers where bricks or accents would have worked much better. Except maybe for the butt-pillow. I don't know what to make of that sticker...
I don't even really mind the use of stickers in a lot of these sets, like on the wood slats stacked on the side of the throne, or even the book sitting in front of the goblin. Those are small accents that don't detract from the set. But once you sticker up an entire panel to hide detail, it gets distracting more than anything.
One thing of note on this set is that its absolutely littered with play features. Some, are great, like the bridge that I'll cover a bit later, some are weird, like the slide-out treasure under the throne...
... and some are just strange, like the cage launcher. I don't rally remember when there was a small cage that held a dwarf, positioned by a throne and launched a couple of feet, but it's there. In truth, this is probably one of the worst features of the set, since the cage "smashes" easily when handled, and parts keep popping off when you try to use it. On the other hand, it does give you three short chains and some skeleton arms, so maybe it's a wash.
To the right of the throne, we get a couple of pieces walkway for our dwarves to run across. There are a few small features on here, like a wheel that serves no real purpose and a small catapult. I'm really not a fan of the tiny catapults as a play feature, as they're not capable of launching a part all that far. The fulcrum is too short, and typically you're just going to end up putting that 1x1 round brick into your finger. They also carry warnings not to put out your eye with it, though I really can't conceptualize how you can do that.
These pieces don't connect physically to the throne, but sit beside it. In truth, you should put them closer to the bridge, since the whole "battle" was really more of "dwarves running for their lives, trying to escape before Gandalf offs the big ugly guy."
The last piece is a bridge section, complete with a bucket and ladder! Okay, sarcasm aside (at least for the duration of this sentence), this is probably the coolest of the play features for this set. The bridge itself is quite nice, with plates/tiles snapped between different rope sections. It's an interesting build technique that works out a lot nicer than the single-piece bridge that the old Indy sets brought us. This way of building would find its way into MOCs of the Ewok village (which is, sadly, bridge free).
There are actually several playset features that overlap here. The first is a plunger that knocks out part of the bridge, causing it to collapse. The bucket also sits on a spinner and a that can turn, and chain that gives very limited rise/fall for the bucket. It's interesting, but feels awkward when you turn it.
Next to the punger to pop the bridge, there's also another one that kicks out the ladder up.
While the ladder release works quite well, the ladder kick is hit/miss. It tends to fall out on it's own, and if you don't have it positioned just right, the punger can catch on the cheese slopes around it. But the whole thing together makes a lot more sense than the rest of the bridge work, just because it can come crashing around them. The biggest issue with these parts? They're barely off the ground. I know there's a big limitation to the parts that are used, but the entire fight in the goblin mines were very high, where falling meant certain inconvenience. In reality, it would have been death, but Peter Jackson was nice to the dwarves and turned on the Michael Bay physics pretty hard.
But that's the movie, this is the set. And after building it, my opinions were still fairly mixed. On one hand, it gives a lot of play features in the set. While I quite liked how the bridge was built (even with the BURPs), the actual part assortment was sub-par. This thing had a lot of cheese slopes, bones, and other accents that artificially increased the part count. It may say 841 parts (about 50 of which are really in the minifigs), probably 100 or more of them are minor parts that are absolute weeds in some sets (the white skulls, the white horn/teeth, cheese slopes).
More than that, while there's a lot of play features to it, none of the things fit together in a way that really feels like a complete experience. And given that the other big set in the line, Bag End, looks and feels like it meets it's value, this set doesn't seem any larger than the Mines of Moria set was. Only it commands $20 more. I wasn't a big fan of that set either, but at it was because of quality, not value. This set feels like it fails on both of those measures.
What I liked:
- Goblins! Okay, and a good assortment of minifigures
- The Great Goblin is done well, and makes an interesting addition to castle-themed stuff
- Bridge was fun to build; it's the kind of piece that's always fun in an official set, since you want to find other builds to fit it into
What I didn't like:
- Stickers are used to make up too much of the detail, especially around the throne
- Piece count has been inflated by tiny pieces like cheese slopes, bones, and skulls
- Playset features vary pretty widely in quality, and some (the bridge) are much more fun than others (pretty much the rest of it)
- Sections don't lock together, which diminishes some of the playability
Verdict: If you can get it on a good sale, like, say, the 25% off Amazon.com is currently running, this set it worth it. At $75, it delivers on value. But at $100, unless you really want the goblins, kings, or a complete dwarf company, skip it. Otherwise, use the money for a better set that's even cheaper, like Mines of Moria or An Unexpected Gathering.
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pretty interesting!
Over the last two decades I have occasionally taken a week of silence to renew my spirit. A few years ago, I found out that there was a tradition in Thailand where some CEOs of major businesses and politicians would take a week or two of silent retreat as ordained Buddhist monks. This was to remind them to be humble in spirit and anchor themselves in sobriety. When I recently met Joy Sopitpongstorn who is a friend from Thailand, I asked her if it was possible for a "foreigner" to "ordain." Joy is a long time friend of mine who has attended my courses in India. After making some inquiries, Joy informed me that she had obtained permission for me to come on a "monk's journey" for two weeks.
So off I went to Thailand on June 26th


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Scoop.it's CEO Guillaume Decugis will be speaking at the Social Curation Conference in Los Angeles on Dec. 12, 2012. Check out his session: "Tastemaking through Curated Communities." Interested in attending? Use the Scoop.it fan discount code: SCOOPIT15. Hope to see you in sunny SoCal!
The Social Curation Summit is a full-day conference focused on the proliferation of visual social networks and the diverse array of content curation services that have drawn the attention of users, investors and brands alike.
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Save the fitness trailer for the rest of the PGA Tour, Carl Petterson knows he's fine the way he is.
Petterson used another fast start for a 2-under 69 and a five-shot victory over Zach Johnson on Sunday at the RBC Heritage. Pettersson has never fit the tapered, powerful build made popular by Tiger Woods and copied by scores of young players.
The one time the 34-year-old Pettersson did slim down and lost 30 pounds, he also lost his winning golf swing.
"Ultimately, just cause you don't look like an athlete doesn't mean you're not an athlete,'' Pettersson said. "We're not running a marathon out here, we're walking 18 holes.''
And no one walked them better this week at Harbour Town Golf Links than Pettersson. He finished at 14 under to win his fifth PGA Tour title and first since 2010. Pettersson also tied countryman Jesper Parnevik for most ever on tour by a Swedish player.
"It was great,'' said Pettersson, now a U.S. citizen. "I didn't want to put too much pressure on myself, so I kind of downplayed the whole thing. But getting off to a birdie on one was great.''
Pettersson, second in the Houston Open two weeks ago, earned $1,026,000.
Top-ranked Luke Donald needed to finish eighth or better to retain his ranking, but tied for 37th and will fall behind Rory McIlroy.
Johnson shot a 70 to finish second at 9 under, while Colt Knost's chances for his first PGA Tour title fell apart with a 74. He was third at 8 under.
Kevin Stadler (68) and Billy Mayfair (69) tied for fourth at 6 under. Two-time Heritage winner Boo Weekley had his worst round of the week, 73, to tie for sixth with Matt Bettencourt (69).
Masters winner Bubba Watson and most of the world's best took the week off to recover from the year's first major
No one, though, was catching Pettersson in this one. He rolled in a 24-footer on No. 1 to get things started with a birdie. He added another birdie, from 16 feet on the par-3 fourth hole, then two-putted from 40 feet on the par-5 fifth to go up by four shots. When Johnson took bogey at No. 10, Pettersson was five strokes in front and cruising.
Pettersson used a run of five straight birdies on the front side Saturday to gain the lead. He was 13 under on the front nine the four days.
"I like all the holes,'' he said. "I don't have one hole on the front nine where I feel awkward over the tee shot or second shot.''
He also didn't feel too bad on the greens, needing just 104 putts over 72 holes.
Knost was on top after Thursday and Friday and felt good as part of the final pairing. But those nerves Knost acknowledged Saturday were apparently back again in the final round.
He missed an 8-foot putt for par and made bogey on No. 1 for a second straight round to drop three shots behind Pettersson. And just like Saturday, Knost fought back with a birdie on the second hole – he made eagle there in the third round – to close in on Pettersson.
However, Knost's chances ended, though, a hole later with a horrible drive out of bounds left on No. 3 that led to a triple-bogey seven and left him five shots behind and out of contention.
When Knost flew his approach to the 12th green way left, he simply stood in the fairway and stared straight ahead, hands on hips, in disbelief.
"I hit it good this weekend, but the one swing (on No. 3) got me in trouble,'' Knost said. "I made 7 and that was kind of it.''
Pettersson didn't let Knost's troubles affect his focus.
"He had a tough time out there,'' Pettersson said. "But there were still other guys with a chance.''
Johnson, four strokes behind Pettersson at the start, tried to make a charge with birdies on the second, fourth and fifth holes. Johnson closed to three shots when he birdied No. 15 and Pettersson had his first bogey of the day moments later.
But Johnson ran out of steam on the 16th hole when he drove into a waste bunker and took bogey. Still, it was Johnson's best showing of the year and first top-10 finish since January.
"There were a couple of bumps along the road, but a lot of positives,'' Johnson said. "Certainly some things that I can learn from.''
Donald was largely resigned to surrendering No. 1 when he woke up early for his 9:46 a.m. start time, more than four hours before the final group of Pettersson and Knost teed off.
Donald's round began badly with a double bogey at No. 1. He worked his way back with birdies on the fifth and sixth hole and that's where he stayed. Donald ended a four-week run at No. 1 that began after he won the Transitions Championship last month.
Donald said he's proved he's among the world's best and is confident he'll stay in that conversation, no matter where he's ranked. "Now, my focus is winning tournaments,'' he said.
Donald headed the list of four golfers among the 20 who followed the Masters with Harbour Town. World No. 13 Webb Simpson finished at 4 over while No. 14 Matt Kuchar, two strokes from the playoff in third at Augusta National, also was way off the pace at 3 over. No. 18 Bill Haas did not make the cut.
Pettersson's last victory came at the RBC Canadian Open in 2010 and this win was likely just popular with first-year Heritage sponsor Royal Bank of Canada. The financial institution, along with the Boeing Co., stepped in last June to back the cash-strapped event which was in danger of disappearing without such support.
Pettersson remembers in 2009 feeling like he needed to trim down to play better. He worked out more, ate right, dropped 30 pounds – and couldn't swing the club. He vowed to beef up and rediscover his game. The regimen?
"Well, you drink 10 beers and (eat) a tub of ice cream before bed,'' Pettersson said. "That puts it on quickly.''
Comfortable in his skin again, Pettersson went to work on his game. Things perked up this season with a second place at the Sony Open in January and the showing in Houston earlier this month. "It's fun to play again and I kept the weight on,'' he said.
With a win under his belt, Pettersson doesn't expect to change anything, even his (lack of) fitness routine.
"Maybe,'' Pettersson says, "some of these guys are overdoing it.''
Divots: Sean O'Hair played by himself as Sunday's first tee time and finished a 2-over 73 in one hour, 55 minutes. … 2010 champion Jim Furyk was a stroke off the lead Thursday with an opening 68. Furyk was only able to improve one stroke the final 54 holes, which was good enough to tie for eighth, his sixth top-10 here in the last nine appearances. … Brian Harman, a 25-year-old pro from nearby Savannah, Ga., had a horrible final eight holes during his round of 82. Harman had four bogeys, two double bogeys and a triple bogey during that stretch.


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Still reeling from his 10-year-old son's tragic accidental death, Dr. Drew Carter (Mel Fair) attempts to assuage his family's grief by adopting Johnny Bell (Jerry Phillips), a terminally ill foster child suffering from leukemia. But as Drew's wife (Musetta Vander) withdraws further into mourning, Johnny resolves to bring healing and hope to his new family. Lee Majors also stars in this inspirational drama.


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Geneva College Adjunct Professor of Voice Kathryn Donaldson, and her husband Sean, recently performed as guest soloists at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. The couple was part Prom Praise, a long-running concert sponsored by All Soul's Church Langham Place.
Prom Praise featured an orchestra of 108 musicians and a chorus of 360 voices and soloists performing classical, musical theater, gospel and contemporary Christian music for an audience of 5,000.
"It was an outreach event we were delighted to be part of, and a professional engagement that enriched us greatly," says Donaldson.
Donaldson is also the Director of Music for Geneva′s Chapel program. She and her husband sing in the Pittsburgh Opera Chorus; Pittsburgh's premier chamber choir, the Pittsburgh Camerata; and smaller opera companies throughout the Pittsburgh area.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon's governor can deny execution for a death row inmate who wants to die, the state's highest court ruled Thursday, affirming a gubernatorial power that has been at the center of a debate over the morality of capital punishment.
The ruling settles an argument between Gov. John Kitzhaber and Gary Haugen, who was convicted of two murders, over whether Kitzhaber had the power to grant a reprieve that Haugen did not want.
Kitzhaber, a Democrat, opposes the death penalty and intervened weeks before Haugen was scheduled to be die by lethal injection in 2011. The governor vowed to block any execution during his term in office and urged a statewide vote on abolishing the death penalty.
The Legislature has shown little interest in putting it on the ballot in 2014. Kitzhaber renewed his request after the ruling Thursday, saying capital punishment "has devolved into an unworkable system that fails to meet the basic standards of justice."
"I am still convinced that we can find a better solution that holds offenders accountable and keeps society safe, supports the victims of crime and their families and reflects Oregon values," Kitzhaber said in a statement.
Haugen said the reprieve was invalid because he refused to accept it. He also argued that it wasn't actually a reprieve but rather an illegal attempt by the governor to nullify a law he didn't like.
Kitzhaber argued that his clemency power is absolute, and nobody _ certainly not an inmate on death row _ can prevent him from doing what he believes to be in the state's best interest.
The court said there's nothing in the Oregon constitution giving an inmate a right to reject clemency, and Kitzhaber was within his authority.
"The executive power to grant clemency flows from the constitution and is one of the governor's only checks on another branch of government," Chief Justice Thomas Balmer wrote.
The reprieve expires when Kitzhaber leaves office. His term ends in January 2015, and he hasn't said whether he'll run for another four-year term.
Haugen won't be executed immediately once the reprieve expires. A judge would have to issue a death warrant and determine whether Haugen is competent to disregard legal advice and waive his right to appeal.
He was twice found competent in 2011 despite arguments by former attorneys that he needed further examination.
Haugen was sentenced to death with an accomplice in 2007 for the jailhouse murder of a fellow inmate. At the time, Haugen was serving a life sentence for fatally beating his former girlfriend's mother in 1981.
He has written to court officials since 2008 asking to drop his appeals, complaining about a "costly broken system" and a criminal justice process he calls arbitrary and vindictive.
Americans and their elected representatives have expressed mixed feelings about the death penalty. Lawmakers abolished capital punishment in New Mexico, New Jersey and Connecticut, but Californians voted to keep it last year.
In 2000, then-Gov. George Ryan of Illinois issued a moratorium on the death penalty after numerous condemned inmates were exonerated. The Legislature abolished capital punishment more than a decade later.
Oregon has executed two inmates since voters reinstated the death penalty in 1984. Both, like Haugen, waived their appeals in the late 1990s. Kitzhaber, who was governor then, declined to intervene _ a decision he now regrets.
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Hands Around the World introduces unique Native American Indian cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America, particularly the Amazon basin and the Andes Mountains. We are rapidly becoming a global culture. Many of the Native American cultures, especially in North America, have been lost forever and are still honored only in myth and memory. Fortunately there are some Indian cultures that are relatively intact, especially in Amazonia. Hands Around the World feels that it is important to preserve the art, stories, myths, belief systems, details of day to day life, in short all aspects of Native American culture while we still can. This web site is an educational resource to introduce these unique indigenous tribes. We have provided web links to use as additional educational resources. We encourage you to browse this site to learn more about these interesting cultures.
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Much of the cultural diversity of our world is disappearing. In South America, not only are the cultures and traditions in danger of disappearing, but some of the Indians themselves are in danger of actual extinction. The Yanomamo is a well known tribe that is rapidly losing its members through the ravages Western disease. Also, many of the Yanomamo tribe are losing their members and culture by assimilation, literally as slave labor, into the society of the South American gold miner. The Yanomami are only the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of other less well known tribes who are also fighting for their literal as well as cultural survival. A case in point is the Assurini, a group of people living in Amazonian Brazil. Their tribe, known for their finely crafted pottery, is down to fifty-seven members. The child population is now seven and the women who are carrying on the artistic tradition of pottery making now number ten. Most of these tribes have their own language which is rarely in written form. If their art and culture are not protected and recorded, they may soon disappear forever.
Hands Around the World is trying to play a small part in preserving Native American cultures by encouraging the continuation of their native art forms. The goal is not only to preserve the art itself but also their culture by giving them a viable means of support using their traditional skills. Many times the Native American, especially in the Amazon Rain Forest, is forced to revert to non-traditional and often ecologically unsound methods of supporting their families, such as slash and burn farming of our precious remaining rain forests. By encouraging and supporting their traditional art forms, Hands Around the World hopes not only to preserve the Native American Indian culture and way of life, but also the conservation and preservation of our natural resources.
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A special note of thanks to David Richardson, founder and director of the Center for the Preservation of Indigenous Art and Culture in Alter de Chao, Brazil. Mr. Richardson's extensive study and work with the Native Americans in Brazil has provided much of the information on the Brazilian tribes. His beautiful museum and cultural center near Santarem, Brazil contains one of the most extensive collections of Amazon Indian tribal art in the world, with over 75 tribes represented. Also, thanks to Milan Harris of Rain Forest Crafts and the book Arts of the Amazon published by Thames and Hudson for additional information.


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Improving HIV Prevention Skills in People With Serious Mental Illnesses
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00356291
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : July 25, 2006
Last Update Posted : July 25, 2013
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|Condition or disease
|Behavioral: Skill-Building (SB) plus Motivational Interviewing Behavioral: Skill-Building (SB)
|Phase 2
People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at higher risk for contracting HIV than the general population. Although fewer people with SMI are sexually active, as compared to the healthy population, those with SMI who are sexually active tend to engage in sexual behaviors that put them at increased risk for HIV and other STDs. The onset of SMI, which often interferes with normal psychosocial development, may cause these behaviors. Additionally, SMI is frequently associated with poor judgment, affective instability, and impulsiveness. Interventions designed to reduce the risk for contracting HIV in people with SMI exist, but they have had little success. New approaches to treating this population are essential. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) plus skill building (SB) exercises in reducing HIV risk behavior in people with SMI.
Participants in this 6-month, open-label study are randomly assigned to partake in SB training either alone or combined with MI. The skill building program focuses on behavioral skills training, with an emphasis on negotiating and communicating with prospective partners. Training includes information about HIV risk, including mechanisms of transmission, abstinence, and safer sex and drug use behaviors; HIV risk reduction strategies, including condom use, abstinence/safer sex negotiation skills, and reduced/safer drug use; and an opportunity to be tested for HIV if the participant has not already done so. The SB plus MI intervention (SB-MI) includes components of the SB intervention, as well as elements of MI. MI includes identifying high risk sexual and drug use behaviors related to HIV; reducing the ambivalence about making high risk behavior changes; increasing motivation to change high risk behaviors; and developing a plan to implement these changes. HIV testing may be included. Participants in both interventions report to the study site on six to seven occasions over the course of the study. The visits last between 1 and 2 hours and include both treatment and evaluation. Participants attend two follow-up visits, one 3 months after randomization, and one 6 months after randomization.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|53 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|HIV Prevention for the Mentally Ill: Motivation-Skills
|Study Start Date :
|April 2007
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|October 2008
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|October 2008
Experimental: 1
Participants will receive Skill-Building and Motivational Interviewing.
Behavioral: Skill-Building (SB) plus Motivational Interviewing
SB is a 4 to 5 session individually-based psychoeducational intervention. Participants meet weekly with an interventionist for 3 to 4 weeks and then receive a booster session 3 months after baseline. The traditional Skill-Building intervention will be augmented with Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Active Comparator: 2
Participants will receive Skill-Building.
Behavioral: Skill-Building (SB)
SB is a 4-session individually-based psychoeducational HIV risk reduction intervention. Participants meet weekly with an interventionist for 3 weeks and then receive a booster session 3 months after baseline.
- Timeline Followback (TLFB) measures of HIV risk behaviors and use of HIV risk prevention strategies (including use of male and female condoms, dental dams, and recommended intravenous needle-cleaning) [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
- Communication and negotiation skills [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
- Simulated demonstrations of use of male and female condoms, dental dams, and intravenous needle cleaning [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
- Access of HIV counseling and testing [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
- HIV knowledge (HIV/AIDS Knowledge Questionnaire - HIV-KQ) [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
- Multidimensional Condom Attitude Scale (MCAS) [ Time Frame: Measured at Months 3 and 6 ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|19 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Meets criteria for a serious and persistent mental illness (as defined by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health)
- English-speaking
- Engagement in HIV risk behavior within 3 months prior to study entry
- Ability to keep study-related appointments
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unstable mental status
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00356291
|United States, Massachusetts
|Boston University Medical Center
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
|Principal Investigator:
|Stephen M. Brady, PhD
|Boston University
|Responsible Party:
|Stephen Brady, Director, Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine Program Associate Professor of Psychiatry Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00356291 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R34MH075644 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
R34MH075644 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|July 25, 2006 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|July 25, 2013
|Last Verified:
|July 2013
Keywords provided by Stephen Brady, Boston Medical Center:
Serious Mental Illness


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LITTLE ROCK — The state's chief auditor informed legislators Monday that an audit report of University of Arkansas finances that elicited conflicting testimony before a legislative panel last week has been forwarded to the Washington County prosecutor.
Roger Norman, director of the state Division of Legislative Audit, formally notified members of the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee in a letter that he had forwarded the investigative report to Prosecutor John Threet.
Testifying before the committee Friday, fired UA spokesman John Diamond said he was told by UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart and others to destroy documents related to a budget shortfall in the UA Division of University Advancement. Gearhart disputed the accusation.
State law requires the audit division to submit to prosecutors for criminal review any report that raises the possibility of a crime.
Lawmakers reviewed a state audit that found deficits in the division's budget of $2.14 million in fiscal 2011 and $4.19 million in fiscal 2012.


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Christiana Byer used her father's "old Mennonite remedy" to "cure" skin cancer. The "remedy" was placed on the tumour or growth to "draw the cancer out of the skin." After the cream was removed, a healing ointment was applied. The process was described as painful and often left the patient disfigured. To exhibit the effectiveness of the remedy, the growths were often preserved in jars.
Since the hospital was not operated by a physician, there was no fee for the treatment. Revenue was generated by charging patients room and board. When Christiana's son Peter graduated from medical school, he expected to run the hospital. However, he was denied a medical licence when he refused to divulge the details of Byer Hospital's cancer remedy. The hospital was closed and Peter moved to Michigan to work in the Chrysler Automobile Corporation laboratory. The property was sold in 1922.
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Memories come flooding back
Ros Capeness says she's learnt a lot of lessons since the Brisbane flood of 2011 engulfed her home in Fig Tree Pocket.
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For Ros and her partner Jeff the start of 2013 signals the beginning of the rebuild of their new home, almost exactly 2 years since the deluge claimed it.
After 5 moves to temporary rental properties, they say it's taken the last 2 years to see a sense of optimism return about the rebuild process.
"We've learnt lessons, we know what not to do, we know what we don't want," Ros says.
"We had no idea it would take this long, and in contrast this year I'm feeling much more optimistic."
Ros says it was a mixed bag when it came to support from government agencies in the days and months post flood.
"In 2011 there was an enormous amount of community support, and charity organisations, [but] government agencies have been incredibly mixed, and there has been continuing frustrations with insurance," she says.
They, like thousands of other families across Brisbane and Ipswich have failed to receive anything from their insurer, despite the insurance industry reportedly posting over $1 billion dollars in profits after the floods.
"We won't know until we build our new house what it will cost to reinsure it but we're flood mitigating as much as we can," Ros says.
Financial setbacks aside the biggest challenge has been navigating the bureaucratic minefield over whether they could return to their dwellings and rebuild or renovate.
At the 24 month mark, it seems the recovery process for Ros and Jeff can finally proceed, even if the feelings of optimism come laced with trepidation.
"There's a silver lining [in being able to rebuild] but it's covered in a bit of mud," Jeff jokes.
"There's still an element of surreal about it. Even though we've been through 2 years of constant change and frustrations about not being able to move forward the fact that we are in that position now, there's still a sense of unreality."
"But almost two years to the day that we assessed the damage of our home, we will be choosing the titles for the new one," Ros says.
Ipswich resident Vicki Ash says families in her community are still recovering, both financially and emotionally.
"We're still slowly rebuilding, but we're getting there. Most people are back in their houses but the memories will last a lifetime."
Vicki started the Ipswich Flood Survivors group on Facebook to unite her community in the wake of the floods, and says it's continued to be an invaluable support to the community.
"We still talk to each other, we still go out for dinner. It's a group of people who can share the same experiences and relate to each other," she says.
She says some residents are on anti-depressants to cope with their situation, two years since the event.
"It's moral and emotional support. If you're having a bad day you can talk to someone who has been through the same thing and knows how you're feeling."
She says the community, who are continuing to fight their insurers and the ombudsman over not receiving any insurance claims, have been outraged by the profits turned over by the insurance industry in the last financial year.
"Premiums are skyrocketing and it's becoming unaffordable for a lot of families to have their home and contents insured for flood."
"There's a young family in Hastie Street, Ipswich their quotes ranged from $6,000 to $17,500 to insure their house."
"I think the focus should be on making insurance affordable for families so next time it happens they're protected, they will get their houses rebuilt and they can move on with their lives, rather than living in limbo," Vicki says.
We asked you on Facebook your memories of the time. This is what you said.
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"Working at Rocklea, I called my manager to say I wouldn't be in for my 2pm start as I was concerned the Ipswich Motorway would be closed..."
"The text message the next day from our big boss to say the warehouse had gone right under was heartbreaking. However two years on we are bigger and better than ever," Karen says.
Susannah Holmes of Sandgate says while she was unaffected from the deluge the images of belongings washing out to sea will stick with her.
"Bramble Bay was a mess and we were not flooded, yet had a bay littered with people's belongings, and of wildlife washed out to sea.
"There was upheaval for many, while we sat in sunshine...a circle of clear sky above us, with ominous clouds beyond that circle in every direction, [we] wondered at the ways of nature and how we in Sandgate were protected," she says.
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