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Academic Advisement
Advisement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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All the New Student Orientation and Advisement Workshops are full, what do I do?
Online versions of both sessions are available, and are typically offered for individuals who reside 50 miles outside of the Reno area. If you are registering very late in the registration cycle and need to complete required enrollment steps in order to enroll, please complete the online orientation and contact firstname.lastname@example.com with your full name and student ID number.
Am I required to meet with an advisor?
Yes and no. All new degree-seeking students are required to meet with an advisor through a new student advisement workshop in order to be able to register for your first semester of classes. Once you have met your initial advisement requirement, you are not obligated to meet with an advisor again. However, it is strongly recommended that you meet with an advisor before registration each semester to ensure that you are taking degree applicable classes, to determine whether or not there have been changes to your program of study, and to map out an educational plan that will keep you on track for graduation.
Can I get a poor grade removed from my transcript?
No. Once grades are recorded on your official record, they are permanent and cannot be removed. However, you do have the right to retake any course and have only the highest grade used in the computation of your total GPA (grade point average). Health science program exceptions may apply to the retake policy. Please consult the financial aid office or the veterans' benefit office if you are receiving aid or benefits.
Do I have an assigned advisor?
No. At TMCC, you have the option of meeting with any advisor in the academic advisement center, regardless of your major. If you have had a particularly satisfying experience with an advisor or would feel more comfortable working with the same advisor throughout your time here, you may request to meet with a specific advisor for each subsequent session. Many students find that building a relationship with an advisor helps them stay connected with TMCC and on course with their educational goals.
Does the Advisement Center have drop in hours?
Since we do not offer drop-in advising, please call the academic advisement center at 775-673-7062 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Quick questions can frequently be answered with a phone call.
How and when do I register for a new student advisement workshop?
Students may register for the required workshop online. New dates and times become available two to three weeks prior to and continue throughout each new registration period.
New students students that are new to TMCC and new to college must complete their application for admission and the ACCUPLACER test prior to registering for a new student advisement workshop. Once you have these requirements complete, visit the Student Advisement Workshop Scheduler and choose new student. Enter your student ID number and date of birth to access the workshop registration page. You will need to enter your ACCUPLACER scores in order to sign up for a workshop.
How do I transfer courses from other colleges to be evaluated to see if I am on track for graduation?
Currently enrolled students can submit the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form and turn it in along with required documentation to admissions and records. Also be sure to review the transfer steps to enroll.
How do I transfer credits from another college to TMCC?
You will need to submit an official copy of your transcripts to admissions and records or to the academic advisement center. Once you are enrolled in classes at TMCC you may submit a transfer credit evaluation request in order to have your transcripts officially evaluated.
While you wait to receive your official evaluation, you may review the transfer articulation/course equivalence table to find out how your coursework from another institution transfers to TMCC. If you cannot find your previous courses in this table, please contact academic advisement.
How do I transfer my credits from TMCC to another college or university?
First, speak with someone at the college or university to which you are transferring to ensure that you follow their requirements. Then submit an official Transcript Request form to Starting Point/Admissions to have your TMCC transcripts sent to that school.
How does a "W" affect my transcript?
A "W" does not figure into your semester or cumulative GPA, but it does count as an attempted credit hour. If you're eligible for financial aid, check with that office for any potential implications.
I am having difficulty in one of my classes. What should I do?
If you are having difficulty in a class, the first thing you should always do is meet with your instructor. However, if you are considering dropping the class, look into the resources that are available to you before making your decision. Dropping a class may affect your financial aid, your Veterans' benefits, and your progress towards graduation. Always do your research before dropping a class. Resources available include, but are not limited to:
- TLC (Tutoring and Learning Center) at TMCC staffs its inviting environment with well- trained tutors to help students become independent learners for academic success. Tutors are trained to create a positive learning experience, to clarify content and help students to attain higher academic achievement.
- The Counseling Center is also available to assist students with relationships and other personal issues that can interfere with normal day-to-day life.
- An emergency loan may be available through Financial Aid if you are enrolled in at least six credits and have paid for them and have a bona fide emergency during the school term related to educational expense.
I need to enroll in 19 credits this semester, but the system will not let me. Who can help me with this?
Students must speak with an advisor in order to enroll in more than 17 credits in a semester. Please contact advisement. Students must be in good standing in order to qualify for a credit overload.
What are "college prep" or developmental courses?
Developmental courses are those numbered below 100, such as ENG 098 R. These courses do not transfer to a university and are not covered by the Millennium Scholarship. Additionally, developmental courses do not apply toward any certificate or degree at TMCC. Effective fall 2007, students requiring developmental classes (English 098 R, math 091, 093, 095, 096) must successfully complete those classes prior to completion of 30 college credits per board of regents policy.
What exams am I able to retake in the testing center?
Re-tests are permitted for the following:
Test | Re-test Policy |
ACCUPLACER placement exam |
Course placement for TMCC Students will be determined by the highest valid scores within the past twenty-four month period. Students are unable to retake ACCUPLACER placement tests if they have already begun their English class sequence. . Students may retake the English and math ACCUPLACER placement test no sooner than 24 hours after the initial try, any subsequent retakes must be spaced at least two weeks apart. Students will be charged a $20.00 retake fee for each retake attempt.
Note: TMCC reserves the right to change course placement scores. |
ACCUPLACER for dental hygiene | Re-tests are permitted two weeks after your initial test; the cost is $20. |
Certified Nursing Assistant exam | Please contact the TMCC Health Science department |
Non TMCC proctored exams | Per instructors approval |
General Educational Development (GED) | If you want to retake any individual section of the exam, the cost is $14 per section. |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) | Re-tests of CLEP Exam are permitted after six months from your initial test; the cost of the exam is $77, and there is also a $20 site administration fee. If you are retaking a CLEP Exam, please contact the College Board for details for retaking the exam. |
HESI | Students are only allowed to retake the HESI exam once if they scores below 75 in at least one section of their first HESI exam. Only those scores for the repeat sections that were previously below 75 will be used to calculate the new score. The cost for the HESI V2 is $70. |
Radiology Technology Program assessment | Per instructors approval |
Medical Terminology Test | Students are allowed one test and one retest. The cost of the exam is $40 per test session. Applicants who have already taken the Medical Terminology Test and received a score below 75 are eligible to retake this test once. |
What is the difference between an advisor and a counselor?
Advisors can assist with:
- Exploring your options for educational programs
- Selecting a major
- Transfer procedures
- Class selection
- Credit overload
- Student education plans
- Reviewing graduation requirements
- Unofficial transcript evaluation
- Course substitutions
Counselors can assist with:
- Career counseling
- Career assessment interpretation
- Personal counseling
- Issues that may interfere with normal day-to-day life
- Crisis counseling
- Goal clarification
- Community resources
- Students on academic probation/disqualification
- Educational, career and personal development classes
What services do academic advisors provide?
Academic advisors are available throughout the year to assist students educational planning, explore majors, transfer procedures, class selection and other information about the college. TMCC highly recommends that you seek academic advisement before you register each semester, periodically during your studies, before transferring to another college or university and/or before graduating. Advisors can assist with:
- Exploring your options for educational programs
- Selecting a major
- Transfer procedures
- Class selection
- Credit overload
- Student education plans
- Reviewing graduation requirements
- Unofficial transcript evaluation
- Course substitutions
When I attempt to enroll in a class I get the error message "requisite not met". Who can determine if my prior course work qualifies for me to register in this class?
Advisors can review your prior course work, either from TMCC or by reviewing official transcripts from other colleges and provide course permissions, if appropriate.
When should I speak with an advisor?
New students - all new degree-seeking students are required to meet with an advisor through a New Student Advisement Workshop in order to be able to register for your first semester of classes. Once you have registered for classes, you are considered to be a continuing student.
Continuing students Advisors are available to you year-round for all of your academic planning questions. If you have questions about which classes you should register for in the upcoming semester, plan to meet with an advisor prior to the start of registration or as early into the registration period as possible. Summer and fall registration begin every April, and Spring registration begins in November. Remember, advisement is by appointment only and during registration periods advisors may be booked out at least three weeks.
Where can I get my TMCC courses evaluated to see if I am on track for graduation?
Your TMCC Academic Advisement Report is available via MyTMCC. Once you are logged in, click on "Student Center", click on "My Academics", and click on "View My Advisement Report." The Academic Advisement Report is intended to assist you in tracking your progress toward degree completion, lists all of the courses you have completed and those you must complete to earn a degree. If you need additional assistance, contact advisement.
Where is the Academic Advisement Center located?
Academic advisement and career services is located on the Dandini Campus in the student services center, Red Mountain Building, room 111.
Which classes transfer if I'm planning on transferring to a Nevada university?
Most colleges have transfer articulation access on their websites; you may want to meet with an advisor at the college to which you plan to transfer. We work closely with the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to take the guess work out of class selection at TMCC. You may visit the online transfer centers at both UNR and UNLV to review general education and major specific transfer agreements.
How do I formally declare a major?
Please fill out the degree/emphasis change form.
Who needs to complete the TMCC Required Enrollment Steps?
All new, degree-seeking students must complete the required enrollment steps: take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test, attend an orientation and attend an advisement workshop.
Why do I have to complete the required enrollment steps?
TMCC requires all new degree-seeking students to complete three, free, required enrollment steps to help ensure success as a new college student: placement testing, orientation, and academic advisement. Finishing each required enrollment step improves students ability to continue on their degree path, complete their classes, and graduate on time.
More FAQs are available! Search through all TMCC's frequently asked questions.


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What is self talk and how can I benefit from it?
Internal Self Talk
Self Talk is internal vocalisation of your ideas, feelings and intentions you have about yourself and is in response to the things that you do or that happen in your life.
Self Talk is your own internal, often involuntary, commentary on life in response to something that has happened to you or that has had an impact on you.
The Impact of Self Talk
What you say to yourself can have a big impact on your life. There are two types of Self Talk; Positive and Negative.
Self Talk affects the way you feel, the way you react to something and it can impact on you sense of Self Worth and Self Esteem, as well as you level of achievement and what you will attempt.
Self talk is like an internal coach who eggs you on; either encouraging you to try harder and succeed. It can boost your confidence and sense of self worth; or it can act like an internal bully which keeps criticising and undermining your attempts to achieve things. Continue reading »


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When the Indians acquired Ubaldo Jimenez, he was supposed to be the final piece to a rotation that would take the Indians to the playoffs. Instead...well, that's what Paul talks about.
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A look at exactly how good Hernandez's perfect game was. As an aside, the Indians will face him next series, so that should be interesting.
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Live picks: some fab comedy festivals, Minchin closes the London Underbelly and previews galore
Andrew Mickel2 July 2012
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Our picks of the best comedy this week right here...
Monday 2 July
So the HOTTEST TICKET for tonight had been the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society as Judah Friedlander is there. But it's sold out. So dream on.
Instead, consider comedy in the dark at the Underbelly, which brings the unlikely pairing of Phil Nichol and Tom Allen together. Or there's the Miller in London Bridge, with Edinburgh previews from Richard Herring and Chris McCausland. We like the Miller. And not JUST because it's the nearest comedy venue to the office.
Alternatively head down to New Cross for up-and-coming (lion) Seann Walsh and Marlon Davis's Edinburgh previews for a fiver at the Amersham Arms. We like the Amersham Arms less, but that's only because we almost got into a fight las time we were there. Holly Walsh is MCing and she doesn't seem the sort to let that sort of thing happen on her watch.
Tuesday 3 July
Preview season continues apace, with the Camden Head bringing us political sort Nick Doody and Andrew O'Neill (for free – good grief preview season is wonderful), chatty man Joe Lycett at the Pleasance Islington (a fiver), the 'enthusiastic' Nick Helm at the Hen and Chickens (six pounds) and a work-in-progress show from the happy sketch chaps Pappy's at the Leicester Square Theatre for seven pounds.
Bored of previews? Then Tony Law's Shitbox has the nicely balanced line-up of Dr Brown, Josie Long and Trevor Lock on the bill at the Vandella. UNLIKELY EVENING SUGGESTION: go to the Polish restaurant five units to the left the Vandella first, and then take in the show. Congratulations! You have visited ALL the places that are worth going to in Shepherd's Bush.
Wednesday 4 July
Set List, the improvised stand-up show from 'across the pond', has show audience tapings tonight and tomorrow down in Brixton. Performers are due to include Frank Skinner, Judah Friedlander from off of 30 Rock, Rich Hall, Drew Carey, and Richard Herring, which is a surprising line-up if ever we heard one.
Alternate choice: Totally Tom and Daniel Simonsen at Deansways for a fiver.
Thursday 5 July
Monkey Toast, the improvised chat show we've imported from other places, is at the Pleasance tonight, with SSP favourites Humphrey Ker, Sara Pascoe, Cariad Lloyd and many many more. A bargain fiver.
The epically-lined-up Balham Comedy Festival kicks off at the Bedford, with Harry Hill doing two shows thanks to popular demand, Marcus Brigstocke, Stephen Frost Impro All Stars and Paul Chowdry.
The Revival Festival kicks off in Marylebone, with Essex's poet laureate (probably) Luke Wright, and book ahead for arch David Mills next Monday and a Helen Arney/Kate Smurthwaite/Gemma Arrowsmith triple-header next Thursday.
Big-name shows about town tonight too: Rhod Gilbert at the Hammersmith Apollo for three nights if you are rich; Nina Conti preview at the Canal Cafe Theatre if you are poor (six pounds).
Friday 6 July
Simon Munnery is previewing the next couple of nights at the Leicester Square Theatre, while The Comedy Zone and WitTank man Naz Osmanoglu are at the Pleasance; and the Balham Comedy Festival rumbles on with Ardal O'Hanlon, Al Murray and Tania Edwards.
Cracking line-up at Deansways too: Australian absurdist Sam Simmons is back in town, with American absurdist Rich Fulcher, British normalist Tom Allen, British troubadour Carly Smallman, British sort-of-naturally-absurd John Kearns, and the by-deduction-British Three Englishmen.
Saturday 7 July
Best bet is Live at the Chapel, with canny suit-wearer Mark Watson bringing Tom Basden, Arthur Smith, nice-to-look-at Danny Bhoy and Claudia O'Doherty.
Other choices: ahead of closing the Underbelly tomorrow, Tim Minchin is at Somerset House; the Balham Comedy Festival tonight has Milton Jones, Stephen K Amos and Diane Spencer; alternatively there's a Greg Davies work-in-progress at the Underbelly.
Sunday 8 July
Probably the most prestigious comedy line-up of any set of previews, An Actually Really Good Comedy Festival brings *takes a deep breath* Thom Tuck, Tony Law, Pappy's, Sara Pascoe, Michael Pascoe, Max and Ivan, James Acaster, Sheeps, Nish Kumar and many many others (18 acts in total) to the King's Cross Social Club. A twenty-pound bargain.
La Minchin is at the Underbelly tonight, closing the London leg of the cow (although the London Wonderground will be continuing just behind it with cabaret 'et al').
And the Balham Comedy Festival has Ed Byrne, Richard Herring and Alistair Barrie.
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Welcome to the home page of the Earth Science Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences.
APICS was originally established in 1962 and through the decades has seen growth across scientific and provincial boundaries. APICS' Earth Science Committee was created in the early 1990's.
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Depending on the sort of apps you use, 'other' may balloon to consume gigabytes of storage. You can get a better idea of what's stored on your iPad by tapping 'Settings > General > Usage'. Wait a few seconds for the display to update and you'll see a neat list of all installed apps and the space each app and its data consumes.
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The America Invents Act Is a Game Changer for Patent Seekers
Get your patent paperwork filed! Patents will soon be granted on a first to file instead of first to invent system.
October 28, 2012
-- In what one attorney called the "most important change to patent laws since Thomas Jefferson wrote patent laws into the Constitution," the first portion of the America Invents Act, or AIA, went into effect in September 2012. The AIA's major component will go into effect in March 2013.
While the AIA had bipartisan support, including that of the Obama administration, only time will tell the true impact of these sweeping changes.
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A patent does not confer a right to create, use or sell an invention, but as federal law says, it confers "the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling" the invention in the United States, or importing it here. While the USPTO grants the right of exclusion, it does not enforce patent violations, but leaves the patent holder to enforce it on his or her own.
The AIA is indeed a substantial change. The main reform provisions of the law will take effect in March 2013 changing the U.S. patent system from a "first to invent" to a "first to file" system. The current "first to invent" system has been in place since the U.S. issued its first patent in 1790. Under this system, the first inventor to create a design, product or process is granted the patent. Yet, this can lead to disputes between inventors over who invented first.
However, "first-to-file may work to the disadvantage of an individual inventor with few resources, and to the advantage of larger, more resource-rich, entities, able to quickly perfect their ideas into filed patent applications," observes John O'Rourke, a Registered Patent Attorney with WHGC, PLC. The new "first to file" system aligns the U.S. with European practices and makes the date of filing the patent application the critical date.
"The first-inventor-to-file provision of the America Invents Act, one of its hallmarks, brings greater transparency, objectivity, predictability, and simplicity in patentability determinations," said Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and USPTO Director David Kappos. "At the same time, the provision brings the United States closer in harmonizing our patent law with those in other countries around the globe."
A patent holder cannot expect the government to enforce his or her right of exclusion. Unfortunately, the fight against counterfeiting, piracy and intellectual property theft can be expensive, especially if patent litigation becomes necessary. If a patent infringer refuses to stop on his or her own, a patent holder can sue the infringer in federal District Court. Only a court can officially determine if there is in fact a legal infringement. If either party disagrees with the court's ruling, he or she can appeal to the federal appeals court, and then to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Patents are an important part of the U.S. economy and the AIA is about to radically change the way patents are granted. Though the change to a "first to file" system aligns the U.S. with the rest of the world in the way patents are issued, only time will tell if the change will have the intended effects as outlined by Under Secretary Kappos.
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The vice president pointed to many newer members of Congress, saying they had blocked efforts to work with Democrats. Even though "the idea of compromise is alive and well in Congress," Biden said, the "minority of the Republican Party control[s] Congress, [so] there is no room for compromise."
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Brookings [1] takes a peculiar pride in having been bombed by the Japanese during World War II. In 1942, two incendiary bombs were dropped about 16 miles east of town on the slopes of Mount Emily. Although they were intended to start a fire, conditions were wet and the small fire that resulted was easily controlled.
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Just got back from a week in NYC where I stayed at the Radisson Lex hotel . I admit it was not my first choice , but I had a very good surprise and a great time everything was nice and easy . A very pleasant place to stay in the heart of the city :). I will for sure share the address , and hopefully come visit again soon !
"Would stay at the hotel everytime - love NYC at Christmas"
Hotel was fantastic. We did a combo deal with flight and hotel - great deal. We arrived at the hotel around 1:30pm and the had our room ready so we were allowed to check in early - very convienent. Also, when we checked out on Sunday they kept our bags for a mere $2.00 a bag (our flight was not until early evening). The hotel room was very large by NY standards: queen bed (with good mattress), 2 night stands, full size desk, dresser with TV, room to set up luggage rack, and still lots of room walk around. Bathroom clean, modern and decent size. We had read in other reviews that the heat is on full blast in the winter with no way to turn it down and that was in fact the case, but we opened the window a crack and turned the air conditioner on and it was fine. This is what I expect to have to do an older building in the US and Europe - when the heat is on it's on. Free high speed internet - worked just fine - we were able to look restaurants up on the fly and make reservations or just get the nearest subway stop. Location was great - couple of blocks from 2 subway stops, few blocks from 30 Rock and 5th Ave for shopping.
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My husband and I just returned from staying 4 nights at the Radisson Lexington. After reading some of the reviews, I was a little anxious about our stay. The hotel was beautiful and the staff the most friendly and helpful I have ever encountered in NYC. We visit NYC at least once a year and this is our first stay at this hotel. The location was very convenient for walking and subway travel. The only problem was that we had a double bed and at home we have a king. We knew in advance, so that was not the problem of the hotel. We asked for a later check-out and they extended it 2 hours. The room was very clean and the staff was great. I would highly recommend this hotel and we will certainly return. The hotel was well manintained and clean and the staff was very helpful. Check in and out was a breeze. Every morning when we left our room, the staff was out and about cleaning, etc. and they always took time to say good morning. I have always loved NYC and feel that the people don't get the credit they deserve. I always ask many directions, just to be sure I'm going the right way and in all my years of traveling to NYC, only once has a person been rude. New Yorkers may think they are not friendly, but they are always more than willing to answer questions and give directions. I have had some wonderful conversations with strangers on the subway. We are from a small town in northeastern Ohio, so NYC is an entirely different world for us.
"I would definitely recommend to stay at Radisson Lexington"
I am satisfied with the hotel. The price and quality of service are reasonable. Polite and helping staff. Comfortable rooms. A floor for smoking people. Printing out is possible without leaving the room. Free rapid wireless internet connection. personal safe in the room. The location of the hotel is absolutely great - you can walk 10-15 minutes to almost all midtown sights. My next travel to New York I would definitely go to Radisson Lexington. Thank you
"great place to stay , offers value for money"
The hotel services were excellent , room was clean , has internet connections and newspapers were available. This is all I need in a hotel . The location of the hotel made it conveninet for both business and pleasure . you have the option of taking a cab or taking the metro. The hotel also offers airport drop off services at a resaonable price.
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The hotel is in a great location! We can't complain, and the rooms ARE PETITE, just like it says in the description of the room. But for me and my boyfriend it didn't really matter because we were never in the room. We were always out doing something. Again great location, we walked to Radio City, even Time Square! I can't wait to go back to New York, I LOVED IT!
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Geno Smith and the fast-moving, high-scoring Mountaineers proved they fit right in with their new conference, outracing No. 25 Baylor, 70-63, on Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., in the Big 12's highest-scoring game ever.
Smith tied a conference mark with eight touchdown passes and narrowly missed another one with 656 yards passing.
"It did feel like one of those classic Texas shootouts," said Smith, whose school moved over from the Big East this season. "That's kind of what the Big 12 is about."
Smith outdueled Baylor's Nick Florence, who broke Heisman Trophy-winning predecessor Robert Griffin III's school record with 581 yards. Florence threw for five TDs.
School, conference and FBS marks all got rewritten in this one.
The game also set a new record for the most points scored in a game involving a team ranked in The Associated Press poll. The previous mark of 124 was set in No. 12 Oklahoma's 82-42 win over Colorado in 1980.
How wild was it? Smith, the early Heisman front-runner, had more TD passes than incompletions (six). He was 45-for-51 passing and still doesn't have an interception this season.
"Can you please tell me how you can improve on that?" West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said.
Maybe not on offense, but both defenses have plenty of work to do.
Smith's big numbers also led to a record day for receiver Stedman Bailey, who had 303 yards and a school-record five TDs on 13 catches for West Virginia.
Miami quarterback Stephen Morris set school and Atlantic Coast Conference records for passing yards in a single game.
During Miami's 44-37 victory over N.C. State, the junior threw for 566 yards, enough to surpass Gino Torretta's 485-yard performance against San Diego State in 1991 for the school record. And it was also enough to pass former Wake Forest quarterback Rusty LaRue's 545-yard game in 1995 for an Atlantic Coast Conference record.
That wasn't all. Morris also threw for five touchdowns, tying Bernie Kosar, Steve Walsh, Ken Dorsey, Brock Berlin and Kyle Wright for the school record in that category.
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240: Points allowed by Savannah State in four games this season.
704: Yards of total offense by Northwestern in a 44-29 win over Indiana, setting a school record.
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Physical function and associated factors in community-dwelling elderly people in Jalisco, Mexico
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Arias–Merino ED et al. – Functional difficulties are common in Mexican elderly population. These data show key variables for functional disability risk. A better understanding of functional capabilities, as well as of risk factors older adults face every day provide us with a guide to devise a prevention plan, to implement adequate interventions, or to provide appropriate care.
Methods- This is a cross-sectional study of a population 60 years and older who live in the State of Jalisco (Mexico).
- A total of 2553 persons were assessed regarding their functional and health conditions.
- The ADL and IADL were classified as dependent and non-dependent, and crude and adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) were calculated.
- Mean age of participants was 71.6±8.7, 61.2% were women.
- A disability prevalence of 9.6% was found to perform ADL and of 31.5% for the IADL, 14.3% had cognitive impairment and 30.9% depression.
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The Minimum Information for Nanomaterial Characterization (MINChar) Initiative
A community initiative to improve the utility of nanotoxicology studies through effective nanomaterial characterization
Poor or inadequate material characterization has been a major barrier to interpreting and comparing studies addressing the human or ecological toxicity of engineered nanomaterials.
For some time, the nanonoxicology research community have been looking to improve the level of material physical and chemical characterization in studies, but the technical and cultural barriers to progress have been high.
This initiative grows out of discussions between researchers in industry, academia and government over the past few years, and aims to address two issues:
- The development of minimal material characterization recommendations for nano-toxicology studies; and
- The development of a plan of action for encouraging adoption of these recommendations by researchers, research managers and research publishers.
In 2004, a workshop sponsored by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), National Science Foundation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the University of Florida stressed the need for appropriate and accurate characterization of nanomaterials in toxicology studies.
At a workshop held at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 2007, a similar message from a series of speakers resonated with a number of participants from government, academia, and industry, who were thinking along the same lines. This small group took advantage of the coincidence of being in the same place and started planning how to work together and how to engage other influential nanotechnologists on how to improve characterization quality.
The result was a small workshop held in Washington DC at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars between Oct 28 – 29 2008, which brought together interested experts from a diverse range of backgrounds to address the central issue of raising the quality of research surrounding the potential toxicity of nanomaterials.
One of the results of the workshop was this website, which is focused on providing information about minimal characterization requirements for nanomaterial toxicity testing, and soliciting comment on and support for the recommendations of the DC workshop participants.
This initiative is very much a stepping stone towards improving the quality and utility of nanotoxicology studies. The main "product" is a set of recommended minimum physical and chemical characterization parameters for nanotoxicology studies, which are aimed at encouraging closer attention to materials characterization in these studies, and are designed to complement more robust guidelines and recommendations from organizations such as ISO and OECD.
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Elliott Smith lives at the collision of three different neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but the noise of the traffic and the blare of the salsa, rock and rap that battle For airspace on the street are being kept at bay. It's midafter noon, and Smith is tucked inside his favorite neighborhood bar, the kind of dark place where every patron sits alone and says little, the kind of place where Smith spends most of his days.
It's been a year and a half since Smith left Portland, Oregon, where his work with the band Heatmiser and his haunted solo albums had made him a star on the local music scene. In the spring of 1997, Heatmiser disbanded and Smith left for New York. He'd hoped the move would give him a sense of anonymity, but that goal was Hampered when his song "Miss Misery" appeared on the Good Will Hunting soundtrack and was nominated for an Oscar, Soon he will have to contend with the attention brought by his new album, XO, which is his major-label debut and a lush departure from his usually spare offerings.
But, as today can attest, in New York you can always be alone in a crowd. Smith spends most of his days in coffee shops and bars, reading (he just finished Tolstoy's Resurrection) and composing songs in his head. "I write almost exclusively in public places," says Smith, 29. "I just think of stuff, chord changes and words. I know the bartenders, and they don't think it's weird if I ask to borrow a pen."
Smith smiles. He is shy, but his manner is sweet, not distant. Because his solo albums have been quiet singer-songwriter fare, there is a presumption that Smith's life is an open book. That is not the case. Smith's songs have always been less confession than collage — beautifully rendered glimpses of ugly realities, pieced together with little more than voice and guitar.
So when you ask Smith to tell his story, he hesitates. When he finally begins, he speaks as softly as he signs. As in his songs, Smith is intelligent, direct, unsparing. But while his voice on record gives even his darkest lyrics a quiet strength, in conversation his tone betrays a sense of uncertainty, When grim details are spoken, not sung, there is nothing to cushion their impact.
"Most of the people I knew, their parents were divorced," says Smith of his childhood spent outside Dallas. "Or else their dad beat them with a pool cue. There was a guy in the neighborhood who shot my cat for getting into the garbage. He beat up on his kid, and then he shot my cat."
Smith's own parents divorced when he was a year old. His mother remarried when he was four, and his new home life was not happy. "There were family problems," says Smith succinctly. "It wasn't a good situation."
Outside the house, Smith spent most of his time getting into fights. As he talks about them, he touches his nose instinctively. "It's probably been broken more than once," says Smith, "I have a bunch of scars. But I don't get into fights anymore." He shifts in his seat — his jeans too baggy, small T-shirt drooping off him — and it's impossible not to notice that Smith is more frail than anyone you'd expect to see in a bar fight.
"But sometimes it's the little guy who'll kick your ass," says Smith, "Because he's been picked on to the point where he knows what to do." He pauses. "It's probably pretty easy to put together why somebody who grew up in Texas getting in fights a lot would not want to get up on the stage and start belting out songs at the top of their lungs. I've had enough of people yelling."
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