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Gondwana Link Ltd is the organisational structure built and operated to support the work of achieving Gondwana Link. It is a 'Company Limited by Guarantee' whose membership consists of groups working to achieve the Link. Gondwana Link Ltd was established on 1 August 2009.
From 5 August 2002 until 31 July 2009 Gondwana Link operated as an informal collaboration between groups. This approach worked well enough for the collective effort to become nationally and internationally recognised both for its vision and for the tangible achievement. However, this 'organic growth' model was not a fully inclusive mechanism, hampered the provision of leadership, and had other shortcomings.
During this period a central Coordination Unit of Keith Bradby and Amanda Keesing operated to support all groups across the Link. For some years, however, it was largely pre-occupied with helping establish efforts in the Fitz-Stirling section of the Link. The Unit was funded through various arrangements between the larger groups, reported to their respective CEO's, and was hosted by one of the groups (Greening Australia).
Following discussion across the groups, Gondwana Link Ltd was established as an independent entity, to serve as the 'keeper of the vision', to provide leadership in achievement of the vision and as an integrated support network for all involved in achieving the Link on the ground.
Read on for information on Gondwana Link Ltd's
Gondwana Link Ltd works with a range of groups and others to achieve the Gondwana Link vision. We have six clear functions:
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"Values-led conservation is ... founded on the recognition that action to protect nature happens when arguments are framed in terms that resonate with the combination of imagination, feelings and rationality that guide decision making in people's everyday lives" (Mary Midgley (2001) Gaia. The next big idea. Demos, London) Our principles encompass both the basic assumptions underpinning Gondwana Link, and the standards we apply to our work.
Gondwana Link initially operated as an informal collaboration between groups – an 'organic growth' model if you like. This approach worked well enough as the collective effort became recognised both for its vision and its tangible achievement. But as the effort grew, the number of groups involved grew and the funding needs grew – we grew as well. Gondwana Link is now led by Gondwana Link Ltd - a not for profit public company limited by guarantee and registered under the Corporations Act (2001). As a Limited Company we are subject to the scrutiny of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and are subject to annual audit.
We initially adopted an interim management structure, which involves nominees of our three 'Founder Groups', who financially supported us through establishment and made up the initial Gondwana Link Ltd Board, which is currently being expanded to five. We accept 'corporate memberships' from environmental groups involved in achieving Gondwana Link, but individuals are currently unable to be formal members (we're working on a better idea!). The current arrangements change on June 30 2012. During the transition period we have kept our corporate memberships at 5, though all groups involved in helping achieve Gondwana link have been treated equally. After June 30 we intend to significantly expand our formal membership.
The transitional arrangements set out above were designed to support the gradual establishment of Gondwana Link Ltd, including our strict governance arrangements, without unduly adding to the heavy work load carried by the two core staff or slowing the onground momentum. A priority for the organisation in 2012 is to maintain the on-ground achievements we support while increasing staff to a more sustainable level.
We have established a Gondwana Link Public Fund to provide governance for donated funds, and in 2012 will be establishing a formal Members Forum and a Science Advisory Group.
This is what we are building organisationally, for 2012 onwards.
Our current Board consists of:
She pioneered a continental scale approach to nature conservation in Australia, called 'Wild Country' and has also played a leading role as the Wilderness Society's National Forest Campaign Co-ordinator in the difficult arena of protecting Australia's native forests. She has been involved in international climate processes and campaigns since 2007. The opportunities and challenges which were apparent then lead her to create (working with key ally Global Witness) an alliance of like minded international ENGO's called the Ecosystems Climate Alliance who work together to bring good science, good policy and nature advocacy into the UNFCCC. Virginia was awarded Wild magazine's Environmentalist of the Year in 2001, and was recognised as one of 20 'Global Wilderness Visionaries' by the World Wilderness Congress in 2010.
Louise has a PhD Sustainability and Technology Policy Murdoch University. She is a sustainability practitioner and facilitator with thirty years experience in facilitating, developing and implementing environmental initiatives across the Great Southern region and beyond. Louise has worked with all sectors of the South Coast community delivering education and training and projects that build understanding and appreciation of the deep connections between people and places that underpin our social, economic and spiritual wellbeing. She has been involved with the development of environmental tourism in the region since 1994 initiatimg a specific course in the field, and supervising projects such as the surveying of 30 sites across the coastal region to assess environmental impacts and the market potential of ecotourism. Recent projects include development of the Shire of Denmark bike plan, and assessment of the economic and social capacity of the south coast to adapt to changing climate. Louise is known by many for her work with Green Skills and the Torbay Catchment Group.
Pip has over 20 years' experience in the not for profit sector working for a range of organisations with diverse business models, and has been part of senior management teams for both WWF and Greening Australia for over 10 years. She was CEO of Greening Australia NSW prior to taking on the Senior Manager role at Bush Heritage. Pip has also worked in leadership roles at the NSW Nature Conservation Trust and the National Parks Association NSW. She has worked across all jurisdictions in Australia including in the planning of large scale conservation programs on private and Indigenous land including innovative Ramsar listings. Pip is the leader of the Australian Conservation Action Planning Coaches Network in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, which focuses on helping teams and their coaches improve their strategic planning and delivery.
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Two additional Board members will be appointed in the near future. Check back again for their identities!
Stretched thin across the entire 1000km are two staff. They are:
Keith Bradby moved from Victoria to Western Australia in 1976. For many years he lived in the bush near Ravensthorpe and worked as a bee keeper and seed picker. During this time Keith developed a deep appreciation and knowledge of the region's unique flora, wildife, society and cultural heritage.
For 25 years Keith has worked for an end to land clearing in south-western Australia. In the early 1980s he was part of a small group of people who successfully fought government proposals to open up a further 3 million hectares of land for farming. In the same period he was active in establishing the Fitzgerald River National Park Association and local landcare groups. In the early 90s he achieved success as the Coordinator of the Community Catchment Centre for the Peel-Harvey Estuary, by engaging with the local farming community, and subsequently wrote a history of the estuary and efforts to rescue it. As a government troubleshooter in the late 90s he played a key role in tightening land clearing controls. In 2001 Keith and Frank Rijavec worked together on the nationally acclaimed documentary A Million Acres a Year, which tells the story of how a region now recognised as one of the top 25 biological hotspots on the planet was opened up for broadacre farming. Since late 2002 Keith has been working for Gondwana Link and is currently the Gondwana Link Program Director.
Amanda's passion has always been the natural environment. Amanda has a degree in Biology from Murdoch University, plus Honours in Microbial Genetics, and has worked in various university laboratories. After several years editing and publishing a magazine on viruses in Asia, Amanda moved to the south coast of Western Australia where she and her husband raised a family and ran a small farm. During this time Amanda was very involved with the Walpole-Nornalup National Park Association. After moving to Albany in early 2003 Amanda began work with Gondwana Link. Her leisure time is spent exploring and photographing the natural wonders of the area. Amanda's current role is the Gondwana Link Ltd's Information Manager.
We have a wonderful team leading work on specific projects. These include:
Peter has an extensive background in 'Outback Australia'. His family owned and managed Coodardy Station at Cue for many years, which is where Peter grew up. He has spent many years operating a pastoral consulting practice specialising in the restructuring and management of pastoral enterprises. This included negotiating exploration access and mining impact agreements between pastoral and mining interests, as well as acquiring land for Traditional Owner groups. He has also worked nationally and internationally on sales and marketing in agricultural products and services and the development and marketing of innovative technologies.
In February 2010 Peter joined the collaborative team which has brought the importance of the Great Western Woodlands to wider public attention. He represents the interests of Gondwana Link and PEW Environmental Group Australia. Their ongoing program is aimed at the Woodlands being recognised, managed and protected as an intact and connected landscape, through cooperation with regional stakeholders including traditional owners, pastoral and mining industries, local and state government and community. Peter Price is Program Manager for Great Western Woodlands.
Paula has much experience in strategic planning and this has been her core role in assisting Gondwana Link. Paula guided the first conservation action plan for Gondwana Link - for the Stirling to Fitzgerald section of the Link - and worked with Angela Sanders to further develop this plan and the monitoring protocols. Paula also assisted with the initial Fitz-Stirling monitoring work which enabled the collection of baseline data. Since then Paula has worked on conservation plans for several other areas. She has completed the first iteration of the Granite and Woodlands Conservation Plan for the Kondinin-Dundas area, worked on the best approaches for the Ravensthorpe Connection and is currently tackling the whole of Link strategic plan.
During 2011 - 2013 Barry was seconded from Greening Australia to undertake conservation action planning in a number of areas across Gondwana Link. He has extensive experience in this conservation planning process and has guided the development of five plans across Gondwana Link. Barry will be away travelling March- December 2013 but we look forward to welcoming him back to Gondwana Link on his return.
Ngadju man Les Schultz is working with the broader Ngadju community to increase the understanding of conservation and land management opportunities and assist in building capacity to achieve them. Once conservation and management needs have been prioritised the Ngadju people hope to fund initiatives to achieve their goals.
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I was standing outside enjoying the view. The lake was calm. Most of the morning mist had disappeared, and the osprey that spends nights perched 6 feet above the water on the bamboo platform had flown off to do whatever it is ospreys do early in the morning.


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Keeping The Faith.
As part of The Breakfast Club's Throwback Thursday, Faith Evans made her way to Power 105.1. She talked about her reality show R&B Diva, working on her upcoming album Incomparable, previous marriage, B.I.G. legacy, motherhood, last contact with Lil' Kim and more.


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Please don't read this blog with the idea that the posts and the timeline will be in any way linear. I expect to hop about from time period to time period and place to place as the fancy takes me. Current affairs, i.e. my life as it is, will be mixed in with life as it was. Basically, I just have the urge to write down what's in my mind when I open the blog.
Also, sad to say, my memory isn't what it was (if it ever was what it was – see earlier post) and apart from the issues highlighted earlier, I may actually duplicate events in multiple posts… hopefully without too many paradoxes and contradictions. 🙂


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Top 10 Diverse Colleges in the Country
Choose a diverse college to further your learning experience.
By Kathryn Knight Randolph
February 03, 2015
On a college campus, lessons aren't just learned within the classroom. They occur in the library, student meetings and cafeteria as students from various backgrounds engage with one another and challenge each other through their past experiences and current opinions.
When it comes to searching for the perfect college, diversity may not be a requirement at the top of your list, but it should be. The Center for American Progress reports that by 2050, there will be no clear racial or ethnic majority. Plus, a Forbes study states that 65% of respondents believe that diversity is crucial to their business and 75% claimed that they would be placing more importance on diversity to help achieve business goals.
With that, diversity isn't just helpful to your education; it's vital to your future. So choose a school that challenges you and enables you to grow – you can start by checking out the top 10 diverse colleges in the U.S, according to USA Today.
10. Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Undergraduate: 4,276
Total enrollment: 6,342
9. Yale University
New Haven, CT
Undergraduate: 5,379
Total enrollment: 11,880
8. Columbia University in the City of New York
New York City, NY
Undergraduate: 8,559
Total enrollment: 29,870
7. Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate: About 6,700
Total enrollment: About 21,000
6. Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK
Total enrollment: 722
5. Pomona College
Claremont, CA
Total enrollment: 1,560
4. University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
Undergraduate: 14,499
Total enrollment: 20,006
3. Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Undergraduate: 7,018
Total enrollment: 16,136
2. Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
Undergraduate: 1,306
Total enrollment: 2,766
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7 Actresses who rock the bangs in 2014
It's almost like an unspoken rule in Korean dramas: if you're playing a hard-working, smart and independent woman, you should have bangs. Preferably short hair too, but that's not always necessary. Of course, rules can be broken, but lately it seems that a lot of actresses have opted for bangs in 2014. It's funny because we can see the difference as they go from drama to drama, which could just mean a matter of months in between. Most of them start off the year with long wavy hair, which I personally think makes them all look alike, before opting for bangs or shorter hair. So yay for some diversity in hairstyles! Except, it doesn't suit well on every girl...
Jang Na Ra
From Fated to Love You to Mr. Baek, Jang went from young and innocent to mature and professional. I personally think she rocks the bangs, and it kind of fits the character she's to portray in Mr. Baek. Though she has a youthful face, I think I like her looking more mature as it suits her age.
Baek Jin Hee
We get to see the change in her within just months of each other! In Triangle she rocked the long waves that are a trademark of young actresses, and personally I don't think it makes her stand out. Then in Pride and Prejudice she goes for a short bob with bangs. The bob is cute, but I don't think it fits her very well. Next cut please!
Krystal was super cute in Heirs and she rocked the long hair. Then in My Lovable Girl she goes for straight hair with bangs. It did not suit her. It aged her and also made her look so different it felt weird. Thankfully she switched to pinning the bangs back on the show. Or as my mom says, "It's better for those pimples she's got on her forehead."
Go Seung Hee
In Miss Korea, Go Seung Hee was the beautiful rival to Lee Yeon Hee and also had long wavy hair. Then in The Night Watchman's Journal she turned to a spunky look by adding long bangs to her long hair, and then tying it up in a ponytail. It's relatively modern considering the time period Night Watchman takes place in (although, who really knew what time period that fusion drama took place in?), and it does set her apart from her rival Seo Ye Ji. But overall that cut is kind of weird.
Chae Jung Ahn
Chae Jung Ahn looked like a smooth and polished secretary in Prime Minister and I with her long slick hair and sideswept bangs. She then goes for something chicer when she got full-on bangs in A New Leaf as Kim Myung Min's rich fiancee. I'm kind of torn: the bangs are a new look for her and kind of shows her looking more mature. But at the same time I'm pretty partial to her hairstyle in Prime Minister, which is unfortunately too similar to her New Leaf co-star Park Min Young.
Gong Hyo Jin
Gong Hyo Jin looked pretty haggard in Master's Sun – no thanks to those dark circles – and kept her long hair bottom-heavy, which looks like it wore her down even more. But then in It's Okay That's Love she rocks bangs and a longer layered look that gives her a more mature and stylish air. I love these bangs!
Shim Eun Kyung
Shim Eun Kyung is one of those girls who's not afraid of a short hair cut and generally has bangs. But as a script reading photo shows, she didn't have bangs before filming Tomorrow's Cantabile. I think she's really cute with short hair. I don't think she looks very cute with her bangs. Then again, I think she is sometimes made to look messy on purpose.
Bonus: Park Ha Sun
This is a bit of a bonus because Park Ha Sun started off 2014 with a short bob and bangs that were quite unflattering (Three Days) and then transformed it into long flowy locks by the time she starred as a beleaguered wife in Temptation. The long locks were also a wig or extensions, as there's no way she could have grown them out so fast. But the hair style that suits her is right in between the two, as seen during the press conference for Temptation.
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City honours outstanding citizens at Awards of Excellence
June 23 2014
"Vancouver is made exceptional by the inspiring people who live, work, and contribute their ideas and talents here," said Mayor Gregor Robertson.
Mayor Gregor Robertson and members of Vancouver City Council hosted the first ever Vancouver Awards of Excellence this evening to honour select youth, individuals, organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the city.
About the Awards of Excellence
The Awards of Excellence is a new civic awards program developed to celebrate those who make Vancouver a greener, healthier, more diverse, accessible and prosperous city. The recipients of the awards were nominated by the public, recommended by a peer review committee, and confirmed by City Council, who assessed their influence, impact and achievements.
"Vancouver is made exceptional by the inspiring people who live, work, and contribute their ideas and talents here," said Mayor Gregor Robertson.
"The City of Vancouver's Awards of Excellence honour the contributions of exceptional people making Vancouver a healthier, greener, more inclusive, and more prosperous community. On behalf of my colleagues on City Council, I would like to congratulate all of tonight's honourees and thank them for their leadership in building a better Vancouver."
Freedom of the City Award recipients
The City also presented its highest honour, the Freedom of the City award, to Jim Pattison and Judy Graves.
"It is also a great privilege to recognize both Judy Graves and Jim Pattison with the Freedom of the City – Vancouver's highest honour – for their lifetimes of extraordinary work in our community. In each case, Vancouver would not be all that it is today without their tireless endeavours to build a stronger city," said Mayor Robertson.
Awards of Excellence recipients
The winners of the 2014 Vancouver Awards of Excellence are:
Mayor's Achievement
The Mayor's Achievement Award recognizes remarkable dedication and significant contributions towards improving the quality of life for the citizens of Vancouver.
- Youth: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School Senior Boys' Basketball Team
- Individual: Katrina Pacey
- Organization: Khalsa Diwan Society
Accessible City
The Accessible City Award honours outstanding leadership to enhance accessibility, inclusion, and elimination of barriers to full participation for persons with disabilities.
- Youth: Darwin Balino
- Individual: Greg Pyc
- Organization: Kettle Friendship Society
Civic Volunteer
The Civic Volunteer Award recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions to a City of Vancouver Board or Committee.
Youth: Mabel James
Individual: Wendy Williams
Organization: Vancouver Remembrance Day Committee
Diversity and Inclusion
The Diversity and Inclusion Award celebrates outstanding leadership to foster inclusion across diverse communities.
- Youth: Diego Cardona
- Individual: Chief Dr. Robert Joseph
- Organization: QMUNITY
Greenest City Leadership
The Greenest City Leadership Award recognizes individuals or groups who enhance or advance the City's Greenest City Action Plan goals.
- Youth: Aaron Leung
- Individual: Louise Schwarz
- Organization: Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society
Healthy City for All
The Healthy City for All Award pays tribute to outstanding leadership, by an individual or organization, in working towards creating a healthier city.
Youth: Raymond (Zi Hao) Wu
Individual: Dr. Michael Krausz
Organization: Ending Violence Association of BC - EVA BC
Business Innovation
The Business Innovation Award recognizes contributions to Vancouver in the areas of economic impact and business leadership.
- Creative – Over 25 employees: FCV Interactive
- Creative – Under 25 employees: Zeros 2 Heros Media
- Green – Over 25 employees: Mills Office Productivity
- Green – Under 25 employees: Solegear Bioplastics
- Technology – Over 25 employees: Global Relay
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J.B. Refiles Charges Against Locksley, UNM
J.B. Refiles Charges Against Locksley, UNM
The attorney for J.B. Gerald has refiled a hostile work environment lawsuit against the University of New Mexico and head football coach Mike Locksley.
Gerald claims that he was physically attacked by Locksley in the fall of 2009.
Locksley admitted to a confrontation, but stopped short of saying that he hit Gerald. The coach was suspended for one game by UNM.
Earlier this month, a federal court dismissed the case, saying it wasn't strong enough. But that decision allowed Gerald to refile hostile work environment charges.
Geralds new lawyer, Santiago Juarez, electronically filed the lawsuit on Sunday.


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Rother Valley Country Park
3 miles (5 km)
Rother Valley Country Park is located near Sheffield and is an excellent place for a peaceful waterside walk or cycle. Here you will find 5 pretty lakes, views of the River Rother and a nature reserve which boasts the recording of over 260 different varieties of birds over the past two decades.
Three excellent cycle routes of varying difficulty have been created while there is also on site cycle hire available. Click here for details.
For walkers there is an extensive network of Nature trails for all abilities. These include an interesting sculpture trail and an easy lakeside route. Please click here for more information.


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Taylor Swift: Fourth O2 Arena Show Added!
Taylor Swift keeps it casual as she leaves a studio with a bodyguard on Thursday afternoon (October 3) in Los Angeles.
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Join our vibrant and inclusive learning community to investigate the ways in which social life is organised, structured and experienced. You will be supported and inspired through our interactive teaching and our commitment to personal tutoring.
Alongside a wealth of exciting modules, you can take advantage of volunteering opportunities and the chance to reflect academically on any paid work that you undertake. The course has been designed to enhance your employment prospects through the offer of modules that support particular career pathways, and a curriculum that prepares you for work as well as postgraduate study.
You will explore areas including:
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Sociology is a fascinating subject that investigates the ways in which social life is organised, structured and experienced. There are many good reasons to study Sociology with us. Students say our teaching is excellent, and that they feel supported, engaged and inspired. Our course is designed to develop your 'sociological imagination' – a transferable critical and analytical capacity which is valued by employers. Through interactive teaching and our commitment to personal tutoring we work hard to produce a vibrant, supportive and inclusive learning community.
The course has been designed to enhance your employment prospects through modules that support particular career pathways, prepare you for the world of work, provide volunteering opportunities and the chance to reflect academically on any paid work you do. Our teaching is underpinned by research and there are excellent opportunities to get involved with research projects, both within the curriculum and through our research internship scheme.
Our teaching staff are all approachable and committed to helping you to achieve your potential. Common to all our modules is a commitment to dynamic, responsive and innovative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment.
All the teaching on the course is undertaken by experienced members of staff who are either Fellows of the Higher Education Academy, or are working towards Fellowship.
Our teaching team is regularly nominated for the Student Union Golden Apple Awards and members of the team have received Canterbury Christ Church University Teaching Excellence Awards. In 2011 we were awarded the National Award for Excellence in Teaching Sociology from the British Sociological Association (BSA) and the Subject Network for Learning and Teaching Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (CSAP).
The sociology team is also very proud of the opportunities it gives to students to apply their sociological imaginations in practical contexts. For instance, in our second year research skills module, our students undertake a piece of actual research, usually for a local charity. Here they devise a research question, construct questionnaires and interview schedules, undertake the data collection, master and use data analysis packages and write a final report. This is valuable both for the organisation and the student, who acquires transferable skills and experience.
Our volunteering module in the third year gives our students the opportunity to apply theory in practice, hone their skills of critical reflection and gain valuable work experience. Such opportunities help our students become informed, responsible, ethically sensitive citizens.
On our degree you will be encouraged not just to learn about Sociology, but to do Sociology in a friendly, supportive, student focused context.
In 2011 the Programme was awarded the National Award for Excellence in Teaching Sociology. The award is given by the British Sociological Association (BSA) and the Subject Network for Learning and Teaching Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (CSAP).
Our degree programme is distinctive in its approach to learning and teaching. The course has used its own 'sociological imagination' to reflect on how to best deliver the degree, putting emphasis on creating a friendly, supportive and inclusive learning environment. If you have a passion for studying Sociology, and this sounds like a place you would thrive in, then this could be the ideal course for you.
"I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for making my time at Canterbury Christ Church a truly amazing one through the support, knowledge and kindness you have all shown me. I have loved every moment of being a part of the undergraduate Sociology programme. Thank you for making me love Sociology even more than I did before and encouraging me to explore it further in areas I would have never thought of."
Our Sociology course focuses on a number of broad areas and considers how they interrelate. These include:
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The course is built around a number of core modules that engage students with key sociological themes, questions and concepts. In the first year you will receive a grounding in sociological theory and methods which together foster both knowledge and understanding of the social world. The first year offer also explores a number of interesting contemporary questions such as deviance, inequality, social change and identity.
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Many third year students engage in volunteering as part of their degree, which can enhance their employability. In fact five of the 22 students who took our volunteering module in 2014/15 were offered employment by the organisation they had volunteered for.
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The Engaging Sociology event series has afforded our students the opportunity to hear leading sociologists such as Anthony Giddens, Mike Savage and Frank Furedi speak on contemporary issues.
We were so dissatisfied with the way that sociology is generally pictured that we designed our own original logo. We wanted to capture in one striking image the complexities, contradictions and controversies which characterise sociology. The result was a 'Dadaist' figure which now features not only in our marketing materials, but also in many of our outreach presentations and some first year lectures, as a starting point for discussions about the nature of sociology.
Together, these two core modules explore a variety of key substantive sociological topics (such as: order and deviance; material inequality and social class; gender and the family; race and ethnicity), in relation to the research methods that have been used to produce sociological knowledge of these areas. Alongside this, they will also introduce you to classical and contemporary sociological theory. As such, these modules provide the groundwork you will need in order to develop your capacity to think sociologically throughout your degree. Additionally, they will allow you to acquire a range of key undergraduate learning skills, to help you make the transition into Higher Education smoothly and effectively.
This module will introduce you to the history of social policy, alongside the intellectual approaches that have informed policy developments from the early twentieth century to the present day. You will explore the links between theoretical analysis and empirical enquiry with respect to a range of contemporary issues, such as health and health promotion, education, work and unemployment, housing, ageing, child care, youth, and disability.
This module explores the notion of citizenship, through reviewing a number of relevant theoretical traditions and related socio-political concepts, and their connections to social policy.
This module is designed to enhance your ability to debate key sociological questions, and through doing so appreciate the contested nature of sociological knowledge. You will also have the opportunity to apply a sociological viewpoint to contemporary cultural phenomena such as films and novels.
This module draws not only on sociology, but also on cognate academic disciplines, to explore the nature of contemporary identity. It will also help you develop your skills of reflection, through applying insights from the social sciences to your own experiences.
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of a number of key themes first encountered in your first year, such as: the relationships between individuals and institutions; social change; politics and power; and social exclusion, inequality, diversity and difference.
This module will develop your ability to ask and answer sociological questions, through extending your knowledge and understanding of both contemporary sociological theory and research methods.
This module will provide you with an informed understanding of the active practice of citizenship in contemporary Britain, building on relevant concepts and theories. Additionally, it will explore how empowered citizenship relates to structural disadvantage and individual and collective agency. This module also forms part of a 'citizenship pathway' in the degree, which is relevant to a future career in teaching.
This module takes a reflective and critical approach to key perspectives, theories and issues in the field of criminology and social order. It also considers how key axes of inequality such as race and ethnicity, gender and age intersect with crime.
The sociology of medicine is the largest sub-discipline within sociology. This module focuses on two main themes: the history, power and dominance of biomedical knowledge and practice and how this may be interrogated sociologically; and the relationship between social inequalities and health inequalities.
This module has both a conceptual and practical dimension to it. At a conceptual level, it will allow you to develop an in-depth appreciation of the strengths and limitations of various approaches to social research. At a practical level, you will get the chance to apply basic quantitative and qualitative research methods, often working in conjunction with local community organisations.
With a focus on group dynamics, this module will allow you to develop a knowledge and understanding of social psychology, and of how the discipline relates to the other social sciences.
This module explores sociological insights into educational policy and practice in the UK, and how this relates to social stratification, social status and meritocracy. If you are considering teaching as a possible career choice, then this module will be of particular interest.
Building on the core year one Sociological Imagination modules, you will explore continuity, change and diversity in intimate relationships, and current transitions in families. This module should be particularly relevant if you are considering entering social work or teaching as a career.
This module will extend your understanding of the key sociological themes which were explored in Divisions, Diversity and Difference I. It specifically focuses on the intersections between different axes of social division. It will also help you prepare for life after university and develop your employability skills.
This module aims to consolidate and deepen your sociological knowledge and understanding through autonomous work. Supported by a supervisor you will define, design and execute an in-depth study on a topic of your choice. The 40 credit version may also involve original empirical research. (Both variants of this module are in principle also available to combined honours students, but certain prerequisites apply.)
This module, which is part of the degree's 'citizenship pathway', combines academic study with practical engagement. You will research, identify and negotiate a volunteering placement in a community setting, and then use knowledge gained in class and through independent research to reflect upon your experience. Please note: it is likely that you will need to secure Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearances in order to take up your volunteering position, and you may need to meet any associated costs.
This module will consider contemporary and historical aspects of globalisation, with a focus on the economic, political and cultural dimensions. It will go on to consider how these impact on current environmental concerns, and how such debates can be theorised and conceptualised.
This module explores the intersections between key debates in the sociology of mental health, and the sociology of the body. It will allow you to develop a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which social, historical, cultural and political contexts influence notions of mental and physical normality, focusing on topics such as: schizophrenia; anorexia; obesity; ageing.
This module will provide you with a firm grounding in the sociology of race and ethnicity, through an in-depth conceptual, theoretical, and empirical exploration of the roles played by processes of racialisation and othering.
Designed to help you hone your critical reading and independent research skills, this module will give you the confidence and skill to engage successfully with challenging theoretical primary texts. If you are considering applying for a Master's degree or a PhD, this module would be a good choice.
This module focuses on the relationship between sexuality and modernity. It problematises naturalistic understandings of sexuality, exploring questions of desire, pleasure, identity, sexual normativity and power in modernity from a broadly social constructionist perspective.
This module explores the major sociological perspectives on work, and considers how work intersects with a number of key areas of substantive sociological interest, such as class, gender and technology. It will also give you the opportunity to reflect sociologically on any paid work that you have undertaken while at University, or before taking your degree.
Through reviewing historical, social and economic factors, this module will explore the contingent and dynamic nature of youth social action, within a context of social divisions.
Through studying Sociology with us you will acquire a variety of transferable skills such as critical and analytical thinking, working with others, effective written and spoken communication, research, time and task management, self-reflection and an appreciation of the impact of social factors on people's lives. These skills are valued by many employers. Our graduates have entered such occupations as teaching (primary, secondary and further education), social and youth work, probation, local and central government, human resource management, social research, the police force and journalism.
"I am just writing to update you on the positive impact of your sociology programme on my job prospects and future employability/development. I am now working for Notting Hill Housing, a not-for-profit housing association in London. The Citizenship and the Community module really did help to make me more employable by widening my understanding of the world, and giving me practical experience which directly translates into employable skills. Throughout the interview process for my job, the fact that I had the practical applications of the volunteering gave me the confidence to discuss charities/ not-for-profit organisations and I believe my employers were very impressed when I told them about the Citizenship module and the experience I gained from it."
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated.
* The tuition fee of £9,250 relates to 2018/19 only. Please read the 2018/19 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding 2018/19 tuition fees and mid-course year on year fee increases.
Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet.
This applies to one module only (Citizenship and Community, level VI). Students may have to undergo a (DBS) check. There is a charge for this process of £52. To date such costs have been borne by the host organisations, although it is conceivable that a student might have to fund their own. However, as part of this module students are expected to research and identify their own volunteering placement, so they will be aware of any such costs before committing to the placement.
The University's general principles policy for additional course fees are set out here
The following table sets out the general principles which apply to courses at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Travel and accommodation costs for professional placements within the Education and Health & Wellbeing Faculties.
94% of our Sociology students were satisfied with their learning opportunities.
The precise mode of delivery will vary from one module to another. Formal contact time will include lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group and individual tutorials, and guidance and feedback on assessments. You will also be expected to engage self-directed study alongside each taught module.
The Sociology team currently comprises eight full-time and two part-time members of academic staff, all of whom are actively engaged in research, across a range of applied contexts. All staff hold higher qualifications and are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy or are working towards Fellowship. The team has an established track record of teaching excellence, expertise in all sociological research methodologies, and experience of working outside academia (e.g. in journalism).
92% of our Sociology students were satisfied with the academic support on their course.
Single honours students are required to take either a 20 or a 40 credit individual study in their third year, but this choice is subject to conditions. Specifically, approval for registration on the 40 credit Individual Study will also be dependent on evidence of good attendance, the ability to meet deadlines, academic achievement (usually in the upper second category) and commitment. All students will require approval of a sound, workable proposal, clearly based on appropriate levels of preparatory reading and thought. Additionally, ethical approval will be required before any student can embark on empirical research.
The team reserves the right to move any student from a 40 credit to a 20 credit Individual Study if they consider that the student has not met these prerequisites.
Although both the 20 credit and 40 credit Individual Studies are available as options for combined honours students, they are subject to certain limitations: those students who will have completed a minimum of 140 credits worth of Sociology modules in years two and three may choose either the 20 credit or 40 credit option; those students who will have completed a minimum of 100 credits worth of Sociology modules in years two and three may only choose the 20 credit option; combined honours students who will have completed less than 100 credits worth of Sociology modules in years two and three may not take an Individual Study.
Beyond these credit requirements, approval for registration on the Individual Study for combined honours students will also be dependent on evidence of good attendance, the ability to meet deadlines, academic progression and commitment. All students will also have to provide a sound, workable proposal, clearly based on appropriate levels of preparatory reading and thought.
The team reserves the right to move any combined honours student from a 20 credit individual study to a taught module, if they consider that a student has not met these prerequisites.
Students combining with Psychology are also prevented from selecting Social Psychology of People and Groups in year two.
Students combining Sociology with Applied Criminology are prevented from selecting Crime and Deviance in year two.
Students who select Research Skills in year two must also take Theory and Methods.
Students who select Citizenship and Community in year three are also required to undertake a 20 credit individual study.
The Sociology team views assessment as part of the overall learning experience and so places an emphasis on providing frequent, detailed and personalised feedback. We will use a variety of assessment techniques to develop your academic skills and enhance your employability. These include essays (timed, formal and extended), examinations (seen and unseen, short answer and multiple choice formats), presentations, group work, portfolios, reports, reflective journals, and independent research. The team provides targeted support prior to assessments (including very detailed assessment criteria) and extensive written and verbal feedback.
A typical offer would be 88-112 UCAS Tariff points..
The Sociology team has links with various local community groups and voluntary agencies, and with Thanet District Council, through both curriculum related contexts, and ongoing research by members of the team.
Our local third sector and community contacts will afford you the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to practical contexts – through, for example, our second year Research Skills module, and our third year Citizenship and Community module. The programme also houses 'Engaging Sociology', a vibrant series of public lectures and debates, which you can get involved in.
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Title: Contractual
Author: Alice Tribue
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publication: 26th January 2015
Summary (Goodreads):
They told me I'd be an escort; they made it sound so easy.
Really I'm just a high priced call girl.
Desperation brought me to this and it led me to him, my one and only client.
Hating him is easy, he reminds me of my shame.
Wanting him is wrong it fills me with guilt.
Loving him is a losing battle yet it's become everything.
A gift and a curse, he consumes my every thought and I'd rather play my part in his bed than to spend one day without him.
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I really loved this book! When I first set my eyes on Contractual, I was very intrigued. The blurb was very interesting and sounded very angsty. I love angsty books, especially ones with heroes who are jerks and promise much sexual tension. I immediately started stalking the author and I was very hooked by the teasers she posted.
After losing her job, and being close to eviction, Sage is in desperate need of money. When all doors shut in her face, her last resort is an escort job. It should be easy, only one client at a time, the pay is great and man is a a class a-jerk who doesn't want any emotional attachments that come with a normal relationship, but it isn't and soon, Sage is struggling with hating herself and loving the man who owns her body.
I devoured this book in a matter of hours. I adored the story very much, and could not put it down. I was dragged into Sages life as she exhausted every option to get a job and keep herself off the streets. Most of the time, I really liked her and could understand her as she struggled with her hatred for herself and the guilt she felt for enjoying Jacksons touch. Other times, when she forgave him for the things he did and said, it just pissed me off because Jackson is not a nice guy. Their first encounter left me with my jaw hanging, gaping at the pages because I couldn't believe how big of a jerk he was to do what he did. And he continued to do a-holish things throughout the book. I kind of liked him. Okay, that's a lie. I actually loved him, but I can be honest and say that yeah, he did some very messed up things that should not have been forgiven easily, especially at the end. I think Sage forgave him too soon and too fast and he didn't grovel as much as he should've. It really pissed me off and I kind of hated Sage at that moment.
But I did enjoy seeing Jackson squirm when he tried to make up for the bad things he did or said, which were a lot and all the time. The guy can't be nice to save his life, but I loved watching him as he finally understood that money isn't everything and what it means to care for another person. I also loved the fact that he brought out a sassy side in Sage that nobody else seemed to do. It made up for some very entertaining conversations and fights and make up sex. Let's be honest, make up sex is the best and believe me, the sex scenes in this book were so ridiculously hawt, you'd need a fan reading them.
Sexy and an emotional roller coaster, Contractual is one addicting read that you don't want to miss.


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I'm inclined to reserve all judgement, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and made me the victim of not a few veteran bores. The abnormal mind is quick to detect and attach itself to this quality when it appears in a normal person, and so it came about that in college I was unjustly accused of being a politician, because I was privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men.
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Generic Name: tacrolimus (oral and injection) (Pronunciation: ta KROE li mus)
- What is tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- What are the possible side effects of tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- What is the most important information I should know about tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- How should I take tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Prograf)?
- What happens if I overdose (Prograf)?
- What should I avoid while taking tacrolimus (Prograf)?
- What other drugs will affect tacrolimus (Prograf)?
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What is tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Tacrolimus lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.
Tacrolimus is used together with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a heart, liver, or kidney transplant.
Tacrolimus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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What are the possible side effects of tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat;
- change in your mental state, problems with speech or walking, decreased vision (may start gradually and get worse quickly);
- pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, confusion or weakness;
- feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;
- pain in the lower back or side, blood in your urine, pain or burning when you urinate;
- urinating less than usual or not at all;
- dry cough, cough with mucus or blood, sweating, wheezing, gasping for breath, chest pain;
- tremors (shaking), seizure (convulsions);
- high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling);
- low magnesium (jerky muscle movements, muscle weakness or limp feeling, slow reflexes);
- high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats); or
- high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss).
Less serious side effects may include:
- nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation;
- headache;
- sleep problems (insomnia); or
- swelling in your hands or feet.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Tacrolimus may increase your risk of developing serious infections, cancer, or transplant failure. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
You will need regular medical tests to be sure tacrolimus is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any follow up visits to your doctor for blood or urine tests. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections.
Tacrolimus can harm your kidneys, and this effect is increased when you also use certain other medicines harmful to the kidneys. Before using tacrolimus, tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Many other drugs (including some over-the-counter medicines) can be harmful to the kidneys.
Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a serious brain infection, such as a change in your mental state, problems with speech or walking, or decreased vision. These symptoms may start gradually and get worse quickly.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking tacrolimus (Prograf)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tacrolimus or hydrogenated castor oil, or if you have used cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf) within the past 24 hours.
Tacrolimus can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections, or cause your body to produce too much of a certain type of white blood cells. This can lead to serious and sometimes fatal conditions, including cancer, a severe brain infection that can lead to disability or death, or a virus that can cause failure of a transplanted kidney.
Using tacrolimus may increase your risk of developing skin cancer, especially if you are treated over long periods of time with drugs that weaken the immune system. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk.
Some people taking tacrolimus after a kidney transplant have developed diabetes. This effect has been seen most often in people who are Hispanic or African-American. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of diabetes if you have concerns.
To make sure you can safely take tacrolimus, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
- kidney or liver disease;
- heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
- if you also use sirolimus (Rapamune); or
- if you are using other drugs that weaken your immune system such as cancer medicine or steroids.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether tacrolimus will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Tacrolimus can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using tacrolimus.
How should I take tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
You may receive an injection of tacrolimus shortly after your transplant. Tacrolimus injection is given until you are ready to take the pill form of tacrolimus.
The tacrolimus capsule is usually taken every 12 hours. Take the medicine at the same time each day. You may take tacrolimus with or without food, but take it the same way each time.
You will need regular medical tests to be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Visit your doctor regularly. Do not miss any follow up visits to your doctor for blood or urine tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose (Prograf)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Prograf)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with tacrolimus and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Do not use grapefruit products while you are taking tacrolimus.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Tacrolimus can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using tacrolimus. The vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG), oral polio, rotavirus, smallpox, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine.
What other drugs will affect tacrolimus (Prograf)?
Tacrolimus can harm your kidneys. This effect is increased when you also use other medicines harmful to the kidneys, such as: chemotherapy, antiviral medication, pain or arthritis medicine, injected antibiotics, or medicines to treat a bowel disorder or prevent organ transplant rejection. You may need dose adjustments or special tests if you have recently used any of these medications.
Many drugs can interact with tacrolimus. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
- other medicines to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ;
- St. John's wort;
- antacids such as Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Rulox, and others;
- an antibiotic such as azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax, Z-Pack), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), levofloxacin (Levaquin), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate), and others;
- an antidepressant such as desipramine (Norpramin) or nefazodone;
- antifungal medication such as caspofungin (Cancidas), clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), posaconazole (Noxafil), or voriconazole (Vfend);
- a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Solfoton);
- birth control pills or hormone replacement;
- heart or blood pressure medication such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), amlodipine (Norvasc, Caduet, Exforge, Lotrel, Tekamlo, Tribenzor, Twynsta, Amturnide), diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Diltia, Diltzac, Taztia, Tiazac), dronedarone (Multaq), nifedipine (Nifedical, Procardia), quinidine (Quin-G), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan, Tarka), and others;
- HIV/AIDS medication such as atazanavir (Reyataz), efavirenz (Sustiva, Atripla), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), nelfinavir (Viracept), ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), and others;
- the hepatitis C medications boceprevir (Victrelis) or telaprevir (Incivek);
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Stephanie Bianco
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Not what I anticipated. I love this picture, Island Splendor, for it's informal hominess, colors, and style. I chose to order it on a metal backing. The picture is printed well, it's easy to hang, it looks sturdy, it was very well packed, and arrived in a few days after I ordered it. However, I do not like that shiny glass look of it at all, and I would never order metal again. This result looks nothing at all like metal! I chose not to return it, though I am not certain what use I will make of it. Because the quality itself is good and I have ordered three other times with good results I gave this 4 stars.
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Exhibiting Asbjorn Lonvig art works. Asbjorn Lonvig was invited to fineartamerica.com via an exhibition at Yessy.com in Lakewood. Very brief CV � Asbjorn LonvigI was born in the first half of last century.I�m a 49er. Not bad, especially not bad in San Francisco.Not bad at all.My grandchildren love Santa Claus. Some knows it�s me, some don�t.I was born in the city of gable paintings Brande, Denmark. I even have made one myself.In high school � it was in 1966 to 1968 - I was crazy about art. I visited the New Carlsberg Glyptotek, a museum in Copenhagen with works of Picassos, Paul Gauguin, Paul C�zanne, Heni de Toulouse-Lautrec, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent van Gogh.Amazing.However IT became my career...
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II. Election News This Week
- More than 61 percent of voters in Fort Collins, Colo. rejected a plan to move the city to a system of ranked-choice voting during a ballot initiative vote this week. The ranked voting idea got endorsements from several groups, including the League of Women Voters. But ultimately, people didn't feel the need to change the system, Rudy Zitti, a vocal opponent of ranked voting told The Denver Post. "I think most people thought it was unnecessary, and the complexity just turned people off," Zitti said.
- This week, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp launched a 16-member elections advisory council that will review the Georgia Election Code and State Election Board Rules. The council comprises election officials and leaders from across Georgia, including city and county officials, county election directors, representatives from Democratic, Independent, Libertarian and Republican backgrounds, and members of the Georgia General Assembly. According to Kemp, the council will make recommendations designed to improve and strengthen Georgia's election laws and procedures. The council will look particularly at improvements that create cost savings and increase efficiencies for state, county and local governments, Kemp said.
- This week the Tucson city council voted 5-2 to move to all-mail ballots for the 2011 elections. "This is all about increasing voter participation, so there's more people electing their elected officials, and it also streamlines the cost of elections," F. Ann Rodriguez, Pima County Recorder told KGUN9. "We've been preparing. If you look at the city elections, more and more people have been voting by mail," Vice Mayor Richard Fibres told KGUN9 News. Elections are trending in the mail-in direction, with two-thirds of city voters in casting their ballots by mail in the 2009 city election and the 2010 general election. Supporters believe the move cuts administrative and logistical costs by reducing expenses on polling places, poll workers, or elections equipment. The decision only applies to this year's August and November elections; it does not mandate all-mail ballots for future elections. At least one polling place for each ward will be open on Election Day for voting, as well as to re-issue ballots that people lose in the mail.
- While the nightly news programs lead off each evening with stories about the impending doom of a federal government shutdown, what many folks don't know is that if the federal government shuts down, so does the government of the District of Columbia. With an April 26 special election looming, the Board of Elections and Ethics (BOEE) has been working with the Office of Personnel Management to ensure that the duties of the BOEE are considered essential. Thirty-five staff have been deemed essential which means they will work throughout any government shutdown to keep the preparations for the special election going. Those 35 staff will be paid, but will not get paychecks until after the government reopens. It has yet to be determined by Congress if furloughed staff will be paid. In addition to a looming government shut down, the DCBOEE has also had to make accommodations because the special election falls on the last day of Passover.
- Forget Match.com, there's a new way to meet your future Mr. or Mrs. Right Now and that's at your local polling place! In Illinois, election judges Carl Lashley and Eve Parojcic met on Election Day 2008 and plan to be married before they work on Election Day in 2012. "We chatted throughout the day," Lashley said of the first time he met Parojcic. "At the end of the day, I said, 'Hey, maybe we should get together for dinner sometime.'" He told WBBM that their recent engagement is an example of bipartisan cooperation. The wedding is set for September 24. And while Lashley and Parojcic are just beginning their life together, in Wisconsin Joyce and Howard Washechek have been married for more than 50 years and working as poll workers for at least half of that time. Joyce said she became lead inspector when her husband was alderman and joked that she refused to give up that role. "I'm the chief, he's the Indian," she said, smiling.


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Most suicidal people exhibit warning signs. According to the American Association of Suicidology, a person who is suicidal:
- Talks about committing suicide
- Has trouble eating or sleeping
- Experiences drastic changes in behavior
- Withdraws from friends and/or social activities
- Loses interest in hobbies, work, school, etc.
- Prepares for death by making out a will and final arrangements
- Gives away prized possessions
- Has attempted suicide before
- Takes unnecessary risks
- Has had recent severe losses
- Is preoccupied with death and dying
- Loses interest in their personal appearance
- Increases their use of alcohol or drugs
Youth most prone to suicide may experience:
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Perceived stress
- Family conflict
- Drug use
- Sexual activity at an early age
- Have easy access to a handgun
Know someone who is thinking of suicide? You can help them by:
- Being direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.
- Being willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.
- Being non-judgmental. Don't debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or feelings are good or bad. Don't lecture on the value of life.
- Getting involved. Become available. Show interest and support.
- Not daring him or her to do it.
- Not acting shocked. This will put distance between you.
- Not being sworn to secrecy. Seek support.
- Offering hope that alternatives are available but do not offer glib reassurance.
- Taking action. Remove means, such as guns or stockpiled pills.
If you are experiencing any suicidal thoughts, you should seek help immediately. Call 1800-SUICIDE. There are SO many resources that can help you! If someone talks about suicide and asks you to keep it secret, be responsible and tell someone. Be a better friend by seeking help from a trustworthy adult.
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Check out these websites for more information about suicide:
Suicide in Youth (Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness):
- About 2 million U.S. adolescents attempt suicide each year; almost 700,000 receive medical attention for their attempt.
- 2.6% of students reported making a suicide attempt that had to be treated by a doctor or nurse.
- Each year in the U.S., about 2,000 youth complete suicide.
- Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among ages 15 to 24.
- More than 90% of youth suicide victims have at least one major psychiatric disorder.
Statistics – Suicide (Source: SADD):
- About 19% of high school students consider suicide.
- 15% of high school students make a plan to commit suicide.
- About 9% of high school students attempt suicide.
- Every 15 minutes a suicide occurs in the United States.
- Suicide has ranked among the 10 leading causes of death since 1975.
- For every two victims of homicide in the U.S. there are three deaths from suicide.
- Males ages 15 to 19 are five times as likely as females are to commit suicide.
- The strongest risk factors for suicide in youth are depression, substance abuse and aggressive behavior.


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AstraZeneca's Zook to head global marketing
AstraZeneca US president and CEO Tony Zook will also lead the company's global marketing efforts beginning next month. Zook will assume the additional role beginning May 1, AstraZeneca spokeswoman Laura King told MM&M. Zook takes over for Martin Nicklasson, currently EVP of global marketing for AstraZeneca and CEO of the company's Swedish affiliate. Nicklasson has joined Swedish biotech Biovitrum as president and CEO. King told MM&M that Nicklasson's departure and Zook's new responsibilities have "absolutely nothing" to do questions raised on industry blogs about the AstraZeneca's sales and marketing practices or the firing of a sales manager at its Wayne, PA office for comments he made in a company newsletter likening physicians to a "big bucket of money." Biovitrum announced Nicklasson's hiring in a news release on April 11. Nicklasson replaces Mats Pettersson, who departs Biovitrum after six years as CEO. Nicklasson will take up his new position on May 14. King added that right now "there is no indication" that Zook's new role won't be permanent, however no new title has been determined for him.


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BENEFITING: Entertainment Industry Foundation
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It goes without saying that bullying sucks. We've all been shoved into literal and metaphorical lockers before, so in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, MTV is raising cash for GLAAD, GLSEN, GSA Network, HRC, The It Gets Better Project, and the Trevor Project. The MTV O Music Awards will hold a 24-hour dance party (we can only imagine how sweaty these dancers are gonna get!) that will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Team Dance Marathon. The marathon kicks off at 9:20 PST on October 30, and you can watch it live at http://www.omusicawards.com.
Tweet your support for the dancers and the incredible organizations to @MTVOMA, and tweet us (@alexgovere & @MTVFrankSweeney) after you make a donation so we can send you our love and appreciation, and maybe even a picture of our best bully booty bounce.
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Drakes Creek Park South is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hendersonville, Tennessee that features a river. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and road biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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As someone else said, not much of a hiking trail. Hiking trail to me means my shoes are going to get dirty ;) It is a paved path around the park. It does get messy due to the ducks and geese around the park as well. And it can be very buggy. Glad I sprayed bug spray before i went or the mosquitos would have had a Hay day! It would be a nice hike with kids, elderly and pets since it is paved and flat.
A mini stress reliever! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!
I really like it. Pretty scenery. The playground is good so after the walk my daughter plays there for a while
Not much of I hiking trail more of just a walking or running trail. It's all paved and I take my dog here at least once a week since it has a large dog park.
This trail is pretty short but the scenery is really nice. I usually start at the friendship bridge and do the loop counterclockwise. There's a nice mostly clean creek that my dog likes to lay in near the end of the trail on hot days. Plus they just got done building the new dog park here. This park makes for a good dog friendly day.
I use this path pretty regularly (couple times a month) as it is right next to my nearest dog park. It's a decent little path that I generally repeat 3-5 times on a run.
Pros: Nice waterside walk, very easy, dog park nearby, easy access
Cons: You aren't allowed to bike on half of the loop, so the information isn't entirely accurate, heavily used by slow walkers so it isn't the greatest for running during peak times, small section near a large "duck feeding" area, so many children/elderly to watch out for.


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Inflammation is a central etiological component of numerous diseases, and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as corticosteroids, represent important therapies for combating a large number of diseases. However, many diseases do not adequately respond to current anti-inflammatory therapies. Thus new anti-inflammatory therapies are needed. The inflammasome is a recently identified arm of the innate immune response, which is becoming increasingly recognized as an important determinant of numerous inflammatory diseases. The inflammasome is a mult-protein complex that responds to numerous stimuli, including bacteria, viruses, silica, asbestos, cholesterol, and uric acid, to initiate a pro-inflammatory response that is mediated by the cytokines IL-1b, IL-18, and IL-33. Improper activation of the inflammasome has been implicated in multiple diseases, including gout, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's, pulmonary fibrosis, and atherosclerosis. The role of the inflammasome in other disorders is still evolving, and inhibitors of this pathway will provide potential therapeutics for numerous diseases, and will provide mechanistic studies that will aid in dissection of this pathway. There are four inflammasome complexes identified thus far, and each inflammasome responds to a unique combination of molecular activators. However, a central component of all inflammasomes is its activation and secretion of the cytokines IL-1b, IL-18, and IL-33. Thus, secretion of IL-1b is a suitable marker for inflammasome activation, and identifying novel inhibitors of the inflammasome will provide potential therapies for a large number of inflammatory diseases. Secondary and tertiary studies will more directly measure activity of the inflammasome complex protein caspase-1.
Specific Aim : To utilize a high throughput cell-based assay to identify small molecule inhibitors of the inflammasome. This proposal will focus on screening compounds to identify inhibitors of IL-1b, as a marker of inflammasome activity. We have developed a high throughput 1536-well assay using the AlphaLISA IL1b Kit (Perkin Elmer) to quantify IL-1b secretion from the human monocyte cell line THP-1. Our preliminary data demonstrates that we can readily detect IL-1b secretion from activated THP-1 cells and can quantify IC50 values of known inflammasome inhibitors. We have established a collaboration with the NIH Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC), and our chemical library will be derived from their Molecular Libraries Program. This library consists of an expansive set of small molecules totaling greater than 300,000 compounds. Drugs identified by this primary screen will be validated and characterized by secondary and tertiary screens to measure activity of caspase-1 and NF-kB, and secretion of other inflammasome-dependent and independent cytokines. Hit compounds will be validated in cells from mice deficient in various components of the inflammasome, and follow-up studies will examine efficacy in vivo. Successful completion of the proposed study will yield novel compounds that inhibit the inflammasome in cell-based systems.
Relevance to Public Health: The inflammasome is emerging as an important mediator of numerous diseases. The studies proposed in this project have potential for developing novel drugs that can be used as therapies for many inflammatory diseases, including gout, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, silicosis, and pulmonary fibrosis. Successful completion of this project will lead to the development of new inflammasome inhibitors that will be subsequently tested in several preclinical models of disease.