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As negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the city's teachers union reach a boiling point, the school board is claiming a significant victory--striking a tentative deal with the second-largest union in the district for a three-year contract.
Service Employees International Union's Local 73, which represents 5,500 custodians, child welfare attendants, special education classroom assistants, school bus aides, security officers and more announced Sunday that a tentative agreement had been reached on a new contract that includes job security, discipline fairness, and affordable healthcare.
CPS expressed support for the new contract in a press release issued Monday:
"We're grateful to the SEIU Local 73 labor team and their 5,500 members for their commitment to this process and reaching an agreement that will serve their members, our students, and Chicago's taxpayers," CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard said in a statement. "This agreement ultimately puts our kids first and reassures families that SEIU Local 73 members will be ready to serve their school communities at the start of next school year."
The district's language in celebrating this contract agreement underscores its growing divide with the Chicago Teachers Union, which vowed Friday to vote on a strike before this school year's end -- beginning on Wednesday.
The strike vote will be the latest move in the battle between teachers and administrators that has raged on for over a year, marked by failed contract negotiations, objections to new teacher evaluation models and pushback against the city's initiatives to lengthen the school day.
In a conversation with ABC Chicago, Brizard emphasized the contrast between teacher and worker negotiations with the school system to resolve contract disputes.
"For us, this proves that if two sides, even far apart, are willing to sit and talk, you can come to common ground. And we did that with SEIU," Brizard said in the interview. (See full video above.) The teachers' methodology, in contrast, "puts a monkey wrench in the process that we've all agreed to follow," the school chief said.
But teachers, led by union president Karen Lewis, say they're out of options.
"[Teachers] are tired of being blamed, bullied and belittled by the very district that should be supporting them," Lewis said in April.
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The ultimate in comfort food, this healthy minestrone soup recipe is a great way to fill up and feel incredibly satisfied without using many Weight Watchers Points. It's thick and hearty…almost more like a stew, and is loaded with vegetables and fiber. The tomato based broth is seasoned just perfectly, and the spinach adds a nice touch. Each serving is just 4 Points, so feel free to pair this with a bread stick and salad for a complete, guilt free meal. When I made this minestrone, I used a high fiber alphabet pasta (it was what I had on hand for the kids), but any kind is fine. Though I suggest using something small, like ditalini. The soup also reheats very well…I actually froze individual portions so I could just grab one from the freezer on hectic days where I needed a quick lunch. This feel good Winter Minestrone is as healthy as it is delicious, and I highly recommend giving it a try. Enjoy!
Winter Minestrone
A hearty and delicious soup, this Winter Minestrone is not only delicious, but full of nutrients and fiber, so it's incredibly satisfying and very healthy. At just 4 Points per serving, it's a great winter recipe to fill you up for just a handful of Points.
- 1 whole butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 ½ cups)
- 1 26oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked, high fiber pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 large yellow onion, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks of celery, diced
- 6 cups fat free vegetable broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, squash, and garlic, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add in the tomatoes, wine, vegetable stock, the bay leaves, thyme, basil, sage, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Removed the bay leaves, and then add in the beans and cooked pasta and heat through. The soup should be quite thick but if it's too thick, add more vegetable stock.
- Add the spinach, and cook just until the leaves are wilted. Serve optional grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Preparation time: 20 minute(s)
Cooking time: 1 hour(s)
Diet type: Vegan
Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat
Number of servings (yield): 8
Culinary tradition: Italian
Makes 8 servings
Serving size is about 1 ½ -2 cups
Each serving = 4 Points
PER SERVING:180 calories; 2g fat; 31g carbohydrates; 6g protein; 6g fiber

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In which I visit CRiSAP's Sound::Gender::Feminism::Activism conference to meet the organization's boss Cathy Lane and speakers Annie Goh, Helena Lopes Braga and Laura Seddon. Plus, I find myself overcome with the urge to rap upon meeting Toronto's Abstract Random.
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Band of the Week: 2:54
Very reminiscent of early '90s shoegazing, 2:54, formed by two sisters, apparently likes hanging out in misty forests and gazing moodily into the middle distance. Works for me. New album out soon.
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Band of the Week: abstract random
Saw this group last Tuesday in London and was really impressed. Part of a larger scene in Toronto (some of whom they'd brought with them), the trio combine hard beats, fierce lyrics and a bit of ramshackle stagecraft in an intriguing way. They also make their own videos.
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'AMERICAN IDOL' EXCLUSIVE! The Contestants Dish About Their Roomies!
Can you guess which of your favorite Idols live together?
Being the curious and obsessed fan I am, I couldn't help but grill the American Idol contestants about their current living situations at Fox's American Idol Top 12 party March 11 in West Hollywood, and for the first time ever, they ACTUALLY dished about who they are living with ON CAMERA. You won't believe what they told me…
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CDS Invited Lecture Series: Control and Navigation for Autonomous Exploration of Flooded Caverns
Monday, February 20, 2006
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George Kantor
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DEPTHX is a hovering autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that will be used to explore, map, and look for life in the depths of the Zacaton Cenote, a flooded limestone cavern that is known to be at least 300 meters deep. This talk will begin with a brief overview of the Zacaton environment, the scientific mission objectives, and the vehicle design. Once the context has been established, the focus will be shifted to technical issues related to the core capabilities of control and localization of the DEPTHX vehicle. Control algorithms for open water velocity tracking, wall following, and near-wall hovering will be discussed and simulation results will be presented. An algorithm for localization and mapping based on a Rao-Blackwellized particle filter with 3D occupancy grid maps will be outlined, with results presented both in simulation and using data gathered during a preliminary expedition to Zacaton. The talk will conclude with a brief sketch the algorithms required for the necessary higher level behaviors such as path planning and exploration.
Dr. George Kantor received a Ph.D. in ECE at the University of Maryland in 1999 (advisor: Prof. P.S. Krishnaprasad). He is currently a Project Scientist at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University with joint appointments in the Field Robotics Center and the Center for the Foundations of Robotics. His primary interests lie in the control of mobile robotic mechanisms with interesting dynamics such as RHEX (a six-legged walking/running mobile robot) and Ballbot (an omnidirectional mobile robot platform that balances on a single spherical wheel.) Other research interests include simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and distributed sensor networks. Dr. Kantor teaches classes in control theory and robotic manipulation at CMU, and he is a coauthor of the recently published textbook Principles of Robot Motion: Theory, Algorithms, and Implementation (MIT Press, 2005).
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There aren't many women who wouldn't want to grow longer eyelashes. Many dream of the kind of lashes so long that the upper lashes crash against the cheek. In the past few years, dozens of eyelash regrowth products have exploded onto the market in order to answer that need. Growth serums and specially medicated mascaras are being hawked left and right as the answer to too thin eyelashes. Those products have proven success and they've made tons of money for their manufacturers. As successful as those products have been, there have been side effects like extreme eye irritation and eye discoloration that have made many women seek out more natural solutions. Listed below are some ways to grow out your lashes naturally.
Castor oil has been shown to be very effective for natural eyelash growth for many women. People have used it to successfully regrow bald areas on the scalp, so it makes sense that it would work on the eyelashes as well. Take a q-tip or small applicator brush, and apply the oil the base of your eyelashes. Many women swear by the ordinary, pure castor oil while others wouldn't use anything except Jamaican Black Castor oil. Whichever version you decide to use, make sure that you avoid getting any in your eyes. Use it nightly before bed.
Did you know that Biotin is "Vitamin H?" And that the "h" stands for "haar and haut" , the German words for hair and skin? Makes total sense, right? Biotin can seem like a miracle pill for people with hair loss issues. People that take biotin supplements report increased hair growth as well as improved hair strand quality. The only issue is, increased biotin intake results in hair growth all over your body, not just where you need it. Good news for your brows, not so good news for your legs and underarms. Take a razor to the hair growth where you don't want it, and enjoy it where you do want it. Take 5000mcg's of biotin daily in order to see results. You can also eat your biotin by consuming foods like bananas, pecans and sardines.
Vitamin E
Good old vitamin E oil has been successful for years in helping some women grow back their eyelashes. Applying the oil to their eyelashes has either resulted in thicker strands, new lashes, or both. You can buy the Vitamin E as an oil, or else purchase the gels or capsules, and squeeze the oil out. Some women are afraid of putting the oil near their lash lines, and instead ingest the vitamin E supplement. Check with your doctor.
Emu oil is made from the fat of the emu bird from Australia. It's an easily penetrable oil that stimulates dormant follicles into producing hair again. A number of people have achieved success regrowing scalp hair with emu oil, and people using it on their eyelashes have been pleased with the results as well. Apply a light coating of the emu oil to the lash line in the evenings before bed.
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A baby albino dolphin, part of the 250+ dolphins captured in Taiji, Japan has been taken from its mother and placed in the Taiji Whale Museum. According to Cove Guardian, Karla Sanjur the dolphin looks "like an angel with fins," and Ric O'Barry, the director of the Dolphin Project has decided to call this poor little dolphin "Angel." Angel represents a huge prize for the … [Read more...]
Brown hyaenas spotted in suburbia
In the past few weeks there have been several reports of Brown Hyaenas in and around Johannesburg. The vast majority of the time these reports have been welcomed by the public with awe and enthusiasm, but there have also been expressions of concern and fear, which are not unexpected as most people are not familiar with these animals. This week's incident, where a Brown … [Read more...]
Crayfish under threat from poachers
The sale of West Coast rock lobster at certain restaurants and shops is under question as poaching contributes to a dwindling number of the crustacean. "We are sitting at the edge of a cliff. Our rock lobster stocks, the direction of our policy and... capacity to monitor and enforce the law is heading in a negative direction," World Wildlife Fund (WWF) marine manager John … [Read more...]
Addressing transport's impact on wildlife
October is Transport Month in South Africa, and emphasis is placed on the safety of all road users – that includes the safety of you, your family and friends, and our wildlife. Together we can all make a difference on our country's roads ….. will you? Transport Month is an annual feature on the calendar of the Department of Transport and is one of the platforms and vehicles … [Read more...]
41 SA beaches awarded Blue Flags
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) marked National Marine Week recently by celebrating the national launch of this year's Blue Flag Programme at Ramsgate Beach in KZN, hosted by the Hibiscus Coast Municipality. Blue Flag is the prestigious, voluntary eco-label for beaches, marinas and boats that is recognised as a trusted symbol of quality and regarded … [Read more...]
Let's hear it for the elephants
We have been incorporating elephants into our lives since humans first became…well…humans. The earliest known San rock paintings depict elephants, so do the cave paintings throughout Asia and Europe. There are some 75,000 prehistoric sites worldwide depicting elephants. The 'primitives' believed animals were people but that they represented the best and noblest of human … [Read more...]
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At least 635 rhinos down this year
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Shopping bags collect R1.7 for rhino conservation
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ASHLEY Hutchings's The Albion Band will be performing at Christ Church, based on Bridge Street, Belper, on Tuesday, December 13, at 8pm.
The Albion Band Christmas Show is now into its 12th year and has attracted sell-out audiences across the UK, so make sure you get your tickets for this show a.
Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.
Simon Nicol, founder member of Fairpor,t is regarded as one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world and his voice is pretty special too. Kellie While takes time out from her impressive solo career and other collaborations with bands like the Kate Rusby Band, Fairport Convention and Martin Simpson to name a few. Simon Care is currently working with Edward II and has always had a passion for traditional English dance and song.
The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance and is a very popular show appealing to all ages. This year will see the release of a new traditional Christmas CD. Tickets are £14, under 16s get in for £7, available from the PR Promotions Ticket Hotline on 01773 853428.


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Jeffery Rudell and his weekly paper art projects at CraftStylish were featured in my very first post. It's time to mention him again because his designs are a big part of what inspired me to start blogging about paper artists, and truth be told, I never tire of looking at photographs of his work. Jeffery combines his background in graphic design with traditional craft techniques to create display pieces for well known magazines, stores, and companies. The resulting projects are always elegant or whimsical and often quite astonishing - the type of work that needs to be seen and shared.
Jeffery is a strong believer in the power of a handwritten thank you note and goes the extra mile to create one that's extraordinary.My readers who quill will be interested to learn that paper filigree is something Jeffery loves to do - in fact, he's a long-time quiller and tells me it has led to jobs in paper engineering and packaging design. You may remember Jeffery as a contestant on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart. After being dismissed from the show, he made a guest appearance on Martha's daytime program and presented her with a bouquet of quilled flowers arranged on canvas in a still-life. Ever astute in the ways of business, he used the profile of one of Martha's Everyday compote dishes from her K-Mart product line as the model for the flower vase.
In my internet sleuthing for this post, I came across a collection of Jeffery's paper sculpture that can be purchased in the shop [edit: no longer available] of the New York Botanical Garden. Here are two of his stylish flower reliefs. I appreciate and applaud Jeffery's philosophy of valuing one's own hand-crafted work and pricing it accordingly.He has a book coming out soon too. If it's anything like reading his uber-enjoyable posts at CraftStylish, it's sure to be a winner!
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I absolutely want to be Jeffery when I grow up! And thanks for the heads up on his book. I'm off to see if I can order it on Amazon.ReplyDelete
Thanks for this post. I didn't know he was on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart! And a couple of those projects I had not seen before.
I have also been enjoying the things Jeff has on Craftstylish. I've tried my hand at paper sculpture and like it a lot.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the post.
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Love Jeffery's work, what talent.ReplyDelete
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The Professional Fridays column usually features great information for on-the-job issues. Unfortunately, there are the 10 percent of us who have no job at which to be professional. It's not all pajamas and ice cream at 3pm. Having been unemployed a couple of times, I know about the issues that no one tells you about. Besides networking skills, you will need ways to deal with potential anger and frustration. However, you will also want to know how to take advantage of this sweet-sweet freedom.
Get SOME sort of structure in your life. All of a sudden, your days seem to blend together into an abyss of blank time. To combat this feeling, schedule as many things as you can during the day. I've scheduled showering and lunch. No shame. If you can still afford a gym membership, develop a routine there based on a workout regimen or group classes. I found that going to gym classes afforded me a new group of friends outside of my normal circle, which gave me a different perspective on my career and my life. Going to the gym also means you will have a great outlet for stress and anxiety from inactivity or interviews, and of course you will be fit and healthy!the-job issues. Unfortunately, there are the 10 percent of us who have no job at which to be professional. It's not all pajamas and ice cream at 3pm. Having been unemployed a couple of times, I know about the issues that no one tells you about. Besides networking skills, you will need ways to deal with potential anger and frustration. However, you will also want to know how to take advantage of this sweet-sweet freedom.
Whether you asked for it or not, you have begun a new chapter. Choose to look forward and be optimistic about the future. Try not to replay old scenarios or recount "failures." Instead, use this time to grow yourself and try new things that you couldn't do with your old 9-5 job or demanding class schedule. Cook a time-consuming recipe. Walk to a place that you usually use wheels for. Make scrapbooks out of all the papers from times past. Organize your bills (boring, but seriously, when else will you be able to do this and STILL have time to spend staring at unattainable espresso makers in Target?).
Keep your brain busy. If you're smart enough to be a Fem 2.0 reader, then you'll probably need intellectual stimulation in your life to fill the absence of school or work. Take out some library books on subjects you always wanted to learn about, or bone up on career-related subjects. You never know when it could help you in an interview or build skills for your future job!
Take the GRE/GMAT/LSAT. If you're thinking at all about further education, take the appropriate standardized test. You will be at a great advantage time-wise, it will give you a goal to work towards, and your scores will typically be usable for five years.
WRITE. Just like I'm doing now. The week after I lost my job, I trekked over to a meeting at 9:30am on a Thursday, for a local blog, Brokelyn, taking advantage of time that I never used to have free. I channeled my research and community political skills into something positive by writing columns about tenants' and workers' rights. My growing portfolio led to writing for blogs such as this one. Your pieces will make great writing samples, and give you something meaningful to talk about during interviews.
You will still need to apply for jobs. Get several people in your field to look over your resume and make suggestions—especially people who have been involved in the hiring process. Network in unexpected places. You never know who you will meet at the local café, or who you sell a television to at your seemingly un-lucrative job at Best Buy.
Now is the time to throw everything at the wall and see what sticks. It can be a tough journey, but you might find a new talent or inspiration from unexpected sources on the way to your new job.
Is this day a little slower for you? A time, perhaps, when you sit back and think about what you want to get our of your career and your work? Every Friday, we bring you expert advice from experienced professional women in a variety of fields. Want to see a particular issue addressed or have a question? Use the hashtag #Fem2JobQ and we'll tackle the issues you care about. View last week's Professional Friday post by Maggie Arden, who wrote about knowing your value it the professional world and learning from other people's mistakes.


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The One Thousand Third Light Horse Regiment was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the LXXI Corps, Seventh Army, to District 3 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed are of the Periphery in 2765 as part of the redeployment effort to fight the Periphery Uprising.[1] The 1003rd survived the war and the Hegemony Campaign, and followed General Aleksandr Kerensky on the Exodus in 2784.[1]
As an SLDF Light Horse regiment the 1003rd would have been composed of light to medium vehicles backed up by at least two Recon companies composed of 'Mechs designed for information gathering in addition to any regular 'Mechs within the regiment.[2]


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Cooperative Program between University of Puerto Rico Medical School, Yale School of Medicine & Yale Graduate School
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While at Yale, students will participate in Yale MD/PhD Program activities, including graduate level courses specifically designed for physician-scientists, seminars on research projects in progress, departmental retreats, and other educational and social activities that the Program conducts. They will be matched with a faculty mentor who will provide academic guidance, and become part of the Big Sib/Little Sib Program that pairs senior MD/PhD students with newly admitted students. Students will be provided with information concerning potential research mentors at Yale during their first year of medical school.
The Directors of this Cooperative Program will assist UPR-MSC students in selection of mentors for their summer rotation at Yale and will provide similar guidance throughout the following years of their Ph.D. training. They will also provide career mentoring and be involved as ad hoc thesis committee members as currently done for Yale MD/PhD students in the final phases of their research. Yale will help secure the funding for the Ph.D. portion of the student's training. This Cooperative Program will be administered from Puerto Rico by Dr. Ricardo González-Méndez and from Yale by the MD/PhD Program, specifically Drs. Daniel Colón-Ramos, Fred Gorelick and Barbara Kazmierczak.
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Application and Admissions Process
Prospective students will apply simultaneously to UPR-MSC and one of the eight tracks within Yale's Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) through each institution's respective online application process (Application deadlines for both are December 1, 2017). The admission process for UPR-MSC School of Medicine starts in December and ends by mid-March, at which time Yale will provide its decision on the admission to the Ph.D. program.
Qualifying applications will be reviewed by a combined committee at Yale consisting of Dr. Tony Koleske, Director of the Biological & Biomedical Sciences Program, the Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) of the Ph.D. Program to which the student has indicated an interest at Yale, the MD/PhD Faculty Committee, and Associate Dean Richard Sleight. UPR-MSC applicants will travel to New Haven to be interviewed for the Ph.D. portion of their dual-degree training at the expense of the Ph.D. program.
For instructions on how to apply to Yale's BBS program, please click here.
Criteria for admissions will include:
- Grades and MCAT scores;
- Research experience;
- Letters of recommendation;
- Interpersonal characteristics of maturity, leadership, etc.;
- Goals and vision for the future, and
- Proficiency in English. Any applicant whose native language is not English must take the International English Language Test (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Acceptance to the Yale Program will be based on the above-mentioned criteria, a formal interview, and final approval by the Yale Graduate School. Formal admission offers will be issued by the Yale Graduate School and co-signed by the BBS Director, and the Yale MD/PhD Program. We anticipate that 2-3 students a year will participate in this Program. The Admissions Committees retain the final authority to admit students to their respective schools, and students must be accepted to both in order to participate in the Cooperative MD/PhD Program. Admission to UPR-MSC does not guarantee admission to the Cooperative MD/PhD Program.
Two options will be offered for participation in this dual-degree program:
- Students in this pilot program will apply simultaneously to UPR-MSC and the Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (Yale Graduate School), i.e., prior to matriculation at UPR-MSC. Students applying before matriculation must be admitted to UPR-MSC before their applications will be reviewed by Yale, and/or
- Students who have completed one year of medical training at UPR-MSC and who have demonstrated exceptional abilities may apply to the Yale Graduate School. These students must receive permission from UPR-MSC before submitting an application to Yale and submit a document package to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the School of Medicine which will include the criteria for admissions listed above, as well as medical school transcripts and a letter indicating interest in being considered for admission to the Cooperative UPR-MSC-YSM MD/PhD Program.
If accepted: Years 1-3
Students admitted to this Cooperative Program are required to complete the first three years of the Medicine Program (curricular sequence) at UPR-MSC. This is essential in order for students to gain sufficient clinical experience to carry out longitudinal clinical experiences at Yale. This will also provide them with sufficient medical school background as they must successfully complete USMLE Step I & Step II, prior to beginning the Ph.D. During the first year of medical school, UPR-MSC students will be provided with information on potential Yale mentors and research projects in order to give them the information needed to engage in a summer rotation.
Students in the Cooperative Program will come to Yale during the summer after completing their 1st year of medical school for 8 weeks to complete a laboratory rotation with the intention of building familiarity with Yale and exploring research opportunities in Ph.D. departments. Potential Ph.D. mentors will be approved by Dr. Daniel Colón-Ramos and Dr. Barbara Kazmierczak. During this time, the students will also meet with the Director of Graduate Studies of the proposed Ph.D. program to discuss coursework. Upon completion of the summer experience and return to Puerto Rico, UPR-MSC students will continue their medical school requirements through their third year and also complete USMLE Steps I & II. Initiation of the Ph.D. portion of the Program requires successful completion of USMLE Steps I & II. After completion of the third year of medical studies, students will return to Yale. They will have an option to complete two additional rotations and identify an advisor. They will register for courses in the Graduate School and will formally affiliate with a Ph.D. program by the start of the spring semester. This timeline will put them in sync with other MD/PhD students at Yale.
As with current Yale MD/PhD students, students in the Cooperative Program will be assigned faculty mentors who will be responsible for monitoring the progress of each student and making periodic reports to the MD/PhD Program. Dr. Marietta Vazquez, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Nursing at Yale Medical School, will serve as a secondary faculty mentor for all students in the program, and as a liaison to the Yale Graduate School. Dr. Vazquez is sensitive to the issues of graduate students and will address matters dealing with student life and cultural changes. She will provide input to the Cooperative Program's co-directors at the end of each semester. Each term the directors will notify members of the Combined Degrees Committee at UPR-MSC, concerning the students' progress.
Because UPR-MSC students accepted in the Cooperative Program will be away from Yale for 2 years prior to beginning their Ph.D. research, it will be important to maintain continuity with their Ph.D. programs and mentors. Students will return to New Haven annually to attend the MD/PhD Program's Annual Retreat, a two-day, mandatory activity for MD/PhD students. During this time, the UPR-MSC students will have an opportunity to talk to their thesis mentor about ongoing progress in the lab, and to begin to integrate with the current MD/PhD students.
The MD/PhD Program will also organize the following activities:
- Video conferencing with UPR-MSC of bi-monthly Research in Progress seminars to enable the students to keep updated on ongoing research being conducted by the current senior MD/PhD students;
- Podcasting of an advanced graduate level cell biology course entitled, Cellular & Molecular Basis of Human Disease, directed by Drs. Fred Gorelick and Karin Finberg. In this course, student participants interact with a basic or clinical investigator at Yale to explore the role of cellular and molecular biology which will constitute the basis of translational medicine; and
- Podcasting of an ongoing medical school course, Bedside to Bench: Seminar in Pediatrics, in which student groups, in collaboration with a clinical investigator, compile a diagnostic workup of a pediatric patient with the goal of understanding mechanisms and potential therapies for childhood diseases.
If accepted: Year 4 to Graduation
The students' progress on the dissertation research and advanced coursework will be guided by the DGS of the Ph.D. Program. During this portion of the training, students would participate fully in activities of the MD/PhD Program at Yale, including an optional longitudinal clinical experience, which will be arranged by Dr. Tamar Taddei, Associate Director for Clinical Affairs for the MD/PhD Program.
The UPR-MSC Ph.D. candidates must meet all of the academic requirements of their doctoral programs, including 2 terms of teaching and completion of the required Ph.D. courses. Any exceptions to coursework requirements will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Dean Richard Sleight of the Yale Graduate School. Completion of the PhD requirements is estimated at 4 years. Writing, defense and submission of the thesis is subject to approval by the PhD thesis committee. Failure to meet all of the academic requirements will lead to administrative withdrawal from the Graduate School.
Upon successful completion of the dissertation research and required course work, the Ph.D. will be awarded by Yale University. Students will return to UPR-MSC for the remainder of their medical training. The expectation is that the MD degree will not be awarded prior to the completion of the Ph.D. requirements. It is anticipated that the collaborative Program will generally require 7-8 years to complete.
UPR-MSC will award the MD degree and Yale University will award the Ph.D. degree. During their enrollment at UPR-MSC, students will complete all of the requirements of the medical school curriculum. During their enrollment at Yale, students will complete all of the requirements for the Ph.D.
An academic timetable for the dual-dgree program
|Year in Program
|1st year MD
|Med School
|Applications are received by Yale in coordination with other admissions deadlines. UPR-MSC applicants interested in the Cooperative Program travel to New Haven to be interviewed for the Ph.D. portion of the Program. The applicant pool consists of students simultaneously applying to UPR-MSC & Yale and students currently enrolled in their first year at UPR-MSC and are interested in the MD/PhD. The MD/PhD Program will provide a list of potential mentors for summer lab rotations.
|Summer after Yr 1 (June-Aug)
|Lab Rotations
|Students become familiar with Yale and explore research opportunities in their area of interest for the Ph.D. MD/PhD Program provides guidance in selecting a thesis mentor; student meets with DGS to discuss courses.
|2nd year MD
|Med School
|Take USMLE Step I during the Summer; Assignment of MD/PhD Faculty Mentor; Participation in MD/PhD Program's Retreat; view podcasts of relevant courses and seminars
|3rd year MD
|Med School
|Consult with DGS of Ph.D. program for graduate course selections. USMLE Step II. USMLE Steps I & II must be taken and passed. Participation in MD/PhD Program's Retreat; view podcasts of relevant courses and seminars
|4th year (full-time PhD)
|Grad School courses
|Arrival at Yale (July-Sept) Opportunity to complete 2 additional rotations. Start taking Ph.D. courses; Finalize selection of dissertation advisor
|5th year (full-time PhD)
|Grad School
|Complete all remaining pre-dissertation requirements (Honors requirement, qualifying exam, dissertation prospectus, admission to candidacy, teaching)
|6th year (full-time Ph.D.)
|Grad School
|Complete all remaining pre-dissertation requirements; Participate in longitudinal clinical experience;
|7th year Ph.D.
|Grad School
|Participate in an optional longitudinal clinical experience and mentored by Dr. Tamar Taddei of the MD/PhD Program; Upon approval by PhD thesis committee, write, defend and submit Ph.D. thesis.
|8th year MD*
|Med School
|Return to Puerto Rico to complete MD requirements


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The mystics of Ionia delve into the deepest mysteries of Valoran, pioneering the most inner depths of spirituality. Their adepts are some of the most devout proponents of enlightenment and harmony...but as is always the case, there are those who follow a very different path. Born in a grassy clearing under a red moon, Udyr has always been compelled by the primal drive within him. His will was not untempered, simply undomesticated. As a boy, he toiled on his father's farm, but he felt a much deeper connection with the mustangs that would graze in the distant fields than with the townsfolk who would visit. Oftentimes he was dragged into the house at night with a swat and a scolding when his parents would find him sleeping beneath the stars.
On the day of his sixteenth birthday, Udyr bade his family farewell and struck a path to the east, determined to shed the trappings of ''civilized'' society. Freed of the shackles of cultural expectations, Udyr tapped into a well of inner ferocity he hadn't known before. His feral senses roiled to the surface and he let them overcome him. It was at this point in his life that Udyr truly lost his humanity. Poachers and travelers who entered his territory did so at terrible risk, and rarely managed to leave it.
A monk on a long journey passed through his woods one day, and Udyr decided to scare him, leaping from a nearby brush. The monk casually turned and redirected Udyr to one side. Udyr, enraged, tried time and time again to best him, but the monk was unassailable. When Udyr was exhausted, the monk wordlessly beckoned him to follow, and together they walked in silence to the Hirana Monastery. The monks there took him in, and taught him to harness and control his animalistic fury...most of the time.
Monkey's Agility
Monkey's Agility - Entering a stance grants Udyr 10% attack speed and 3% dodge for 5 seconds. This effect can stack.
This ability pretty well explains itself. IT IS WHAT MAKES UDYR. if you play this character, you HAVE to stance dance. I know that some people say that they make builds without using it, but no, this ability makes him amazing.
Tiger Stance
Tiger Stance - Tiger Stance: Activation - Udyr's next attack will deal a high amount of damage over 2 seconds (based on his attack damage). Persistent Effect - Udyr's attack speed is passively increased. In addition, Udyr splits his attacks into 3 lightning fast hits.
Persistent Effect: Udyr's attack speed is increased by 30/40/50/60/70%. In addition, Udyr splits his attacks into 3 lightning fast hits. On hit effects only trigger off the first hit.
Activation: On his next attack, Udyr swipes at his target, dealing 1.8/2.1/2.4/2.7/3 times his attack damage over 2 seconds as magic damage.
75/65/55/45/35 Mana
The general consensus is that this ability sucks. Its true. This ability has no benefit except for the minor DoT (which may give you a kill, but that is very rare). pretty well, it is useless.
Turtle Stance
Turtle Stance - Turtle Stance: Activation - Udyr gains a temporary shield that absorbs damage. Persistent Effect - Udyr's attacks cannot crit, but he restores his health and mana equivalent to a percentage of his damage dealt.
Persistent Effect: Udyr's attacks cannot crit, but he restores 12/14/16/18/20% of his damage as health and 9/10.5/12/13.5/15% of his damage as mana.
Activation: Udyr gains a temporary shield that absorbs 60/100/140/180/220 (+0.5) damage.
75/65/55/45/35 Mana
I must admit, I have underestimated this stance. I only attempted using it recently, and I find that it is actually amazing. the shield has the chance to save you, however with this build the life and mana regeneration isnt really useful. still, that shield is amazing.
Bear Stance
Bear Stance - Bear Stance: Activation - Udyr gains a large movement speed increase for a short duration. Persistent Effect - Udyr's attacks stun his target for 1 second. This effect cannot occur on the same target for several seconds.
Persistent Effect: Udyr mauls his target with such force that they are stunned for 1 second. This effect cannot occur on the same target for 6 seconds.
Activation: Udyr gains 15/18/21/24/27% increased movement speed for 2/2.5/3/3.5/4 seconds.
75/65/55/45/35 Mana
This power makes Udyr save his team so often it is ridiculous. The stun and speed boost allows you to stop someone from chasing team mates, or stop someone from running away. It allows you to gank and run like a champ.
Phoenix Stance
Phoenix Stance - Phoenix Stance: Activation - Udyr sends out pulsing waves of fire dealing damage to nearby foes for 5 seconds and has increased ability power and damage. Persistent Effect - Every fourth attack, Udyr engulfs enemies in front of him in flame.
Persistent Effect: Every fourth attack, Udyr engulfs enemies in front of him in flame, dealing 40/80/120(+0.25) magic damage.
Activation: Udyr sends out pulsing waves of fire dealing 15/25/35 (+0.25) magic damage each second to nearby enemies for 5 seconds. In addition, Udyr's ability power is increased by 16/24/32 and his attack damage is increased by half of that amount.
75/65/55 Mana
This ability allows Udyr to jungle like a champ. This ability early game kills enemy heroes in ganks, and is pretty well the core power for the laning phase of the game (despite the fact that you would be jungling).
Summoner abilities
Ghost allows you to gank very easily through the entire game, especially at the start when you pop it and Bear Stance. it also allows you to run away in the same manner.
Exhaust This spell is able to slow down someone you and your team are chasing, or slow someone you are running from. it also allows you to make right clickers useless while you proceed to kill them.
Udyr is probly one of the best utility champs in the game. while he doesn't have buffs or debuffs like Karthus' wall or Nasus' slow, he has the ability to stun and entire team one by one and then again, while putting out decent to great damage and enduring a LOT of punishment. withInnervating Locket, you bring quick hp and mana regen to everyone around you and you're a good choice to be the "aura sl*t" (the champ who gets the aura items for the benefit of the team).
Udyr's strength lies in the "stance-dance", meaning you will endelessly spam your stances so you get the benefits from them all the time, keeping your turtle shield up, while b*tch-slapping the entire enemy team.
Master the timing of the stance-dance, and you master the animal spirit.
- Great chaser with Bear Stance
- Great ganker
- Deals damage fast
- Able to turretdive easy
- Got a nice stun
- AoE damage which makes him a good farmer and noticeable in teamfights
- Great jungler
- Really hard to kill without using many CC`s
- Rather weak laner
- No ranged abilities
- No nukes
- Can be an easy target with CC's
Greater Mark of Alacrity
15.3 Attack Speed x9
Greater Seal of Shielding
0.9 Magic Resist per level (16.2 at 18) x9
Greater Glyph of Shielding
1.35 Magic Resist per level (24.3 at 18) x9
Greater Quintessence of Alacrity
10.2 Attack Speed x3
Phoenix Stance + 4x Sunfire Cape = Everyone are dead =]


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Playing A Better Game: Tips And Tricks For Football
For years, football has been a sport played and enjoyed by people from all age groups. But, how much do you really know about this beloved sport? If you want to become a great football player, there are some important things to know. Here are some helpful tips about football.
Even when your team isn't practicing, you should be. Practice constantly, and practice the skills of your specific position the most. On top of that, you should also build your strength and stamina through other athletic pursuits, such as running, working out at the gym and even other sports.
A great practice tip if you're an offensive or defensive lineman is to practice hitting the sled as often as you can. The sled is basically a slab of metal with padding on the end to represent the opposing line. You rush it and push it as you would when in a real game.
If you play a receiver position in football, work on the basic fundamentals to the position. Catch the ball with both of your hands, but secure it by holding it close to your body and covering it with your arms. Run towards the end zone, but also keep tacklers to your back. This helps you keep the ball and prevent a fumble.
Remember that making a running play is a little different than making a receiving play. You want to take the football from the quarterback with only one hand. You don't cover it up with both arms until you are about to be tackled. Make sure that you hold onto the ball until you hear the whistle stopping play.
Be smart when playing defense. Don't try to just out-muscle the offense. Be mindful of runners who might look like they are down, only to see them blow by you. Also keep an eye out for fumbles and yell out "Ball" when they happen. This gives your fellow defenders a chance to get the ball.
Get better at agility and coordination with ladder drills. These are an important part of any football fitness training. Use chalk to draw a ladder form and begin at one end and step out and in of the squares until you make it to the other end. Check online how-tos to get the technique right.
Educate yourself on the game. Learn everything you can about football on and off the field. Look back at the history of the sport, and learn more about the greats. When you understand all the ins and outs of the game, you will become a better player both mentally and physically.
Keep yourself hydrated. This goes for both practices and game time too. You know that football is extremely physical, and when you add extreme weather and sweating to the mix, you've got the potential for a serious dehydration situation. It's important to keep drinking water throughout the practice sessions and the games.
As this article has proven, the more you know about football, the easier it will be for you to play and succeed at it. Without this knowledge, you probably won't be a very good player. By using the helpful advice above, you will not only play better, but you will enjoy the game more.


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A stunning tablecloth designed and printed in the UK.
This digitally printed tablecloth is made from 100% cotton. The design has a bright, fresh feel, making this table linen perfect for both formal and informal occasions.
Inspired by Lisboa's architecture and tiles, the various geometrical patterns make a wonderful design to entertain or to liven up every day meal.Whether you are eating inside or out, it will create a great atmosphere.
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We design buildings to enhance the human experience, to exist in harmony with the surrounding environment. We believe exceptional design transcends style to serve the core needs of the people who inhabit the space.
Since 1912, we've specialized in designs for K-12 schools, colleges & universities, libraries, churches, performance & athletic venues, multi-family, retail, and mixed-use projects.
We have offices in Birmingham and Atlanta. Our Birmingham office is located in the downtown Automotive Historic District and our Atlanta office is located in the Historic Midtown West District.


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Mr. COD is the UK's traditional Fish n Chips and Fried Chicken fast food chain operating Pakistan since 2006. It is one of the leading fast food dine-in and take-away restaurant chains offering the best fried fish & chicken and burgers at its outlets. At Mr. COD, all our food items are sourced from ISO and Halal certified suppliers and we serve the best quality food to our valued customers.
The menu of Mr. COD has been developed keeping in mind the local taste requirements. We offer a wide variety of freshly cooked nutrient food. All main Mr. COD food items are produced in a "halal" format.
The Trade Mark of Mr. COD is registered in Pakistan since 2007, and its use is offered exclusively to franchisees. If you are interested in starting your own fast food business, we offer franchising opportunity provided you would like to devote time to the business personally. The licensing cost varies according to the city selected by you.
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This looks more MMA than hockey, with a vicious knockout in the Jordin Tootoo and Tommy Sestito bout.
Excellent hockey fight here. Personally, I think Probert should have punched all the Canucks for wearing those very heinous sweaters.
The Blackhawks are part of the NHL's new campaign "Is This the Year?". This spot features Patrick Kane. Tip of the hat to Going Five Hole.
"Yeah, sure. Old-time hockey! Like Eddie Shore." Great story in today's Tribune about young Christian Hanson, the junior defenseman on the Irish hockey team. His dad just happens to be Dave Hanson, from the hilarious movie "Slap Shot". "His father, playing with the World Hockey Association's Birmingham Bulls in the mid-1970s, was about to square […]
The Hawks David Koci vs. Boston's giant Zdeno Chara.
ULTIMATE HOCKEY HIT Buffalo's Brian Campbell nails Philly's Umberger. What a great call to boot.


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Since 2011, The Donation Garden located in Long Lake, MN has planted, harvested and delivered fresh, healthy produce to local food shelves. 100% of the produce grown is donated to those in need.
The Garden has continued to grow and thrive, but only through the extraordinary generosity of community-minded individuals and local businesses like you. Our success comes as a result of generous hearts and hands who view feeding people as the simple act of giving back.
We are proud to partner with Harvest Moon Co-op and Otten Bros. Garden Center....our neighbors in Long Lake, WeCAN in Mound, MN and the Maple Plain Food Shelf. Their mission is the same as ours....creating community and keeping it healthy and growing. Soil, organic fertilizer, seeds, plants, cooler storage, food distribution and valuable farming advice are only a bit what they provide.
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New technology is often blamed for ruining sound quality, with downloads getting a particularly rough ride. But now it seems the latest gadgets are striking a blow for audio purity, at least when it comes to the new Metallica album Death Magnetic.
According to MusicRadar the version available for download for the PlayStation 3 game Guitar Hero is actually less compressed than the CD release. It seems as though the constant desire to make music sound one louder than anyone else has led to a more compressed and clipped mastering job, and Metallica's army of fans are already demanding a re-mastered release.
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By wasps.co.uk
August 22 2016
They ran in five tries in a dominant first half, but could only add three more in a second half punctuated by rolling changes, designed to give players enough game time without over-playing, which understandably affected fluency. After registering their sixth try in the opening minute of the half, they had to wait until the 70th minute before adding to their score.
Wasps created the first opportunity after a lengthy opening passage of play. They turned over Yorkshire possession just inside the visitors' half and Dan Robson broke to the right. He tried to find support outside him, but the support runners weren't quite on the same wave length and the pass sailed harmlessly into touch 35 metres out.
Wasps took the lead after five minutes, when Josh Bassett went over to finish a flowing move which had stretched the defence on both flanks, with both Sam Jones and Guy Thompson making powerful bursts down the middle. The telling moment came when Rob Miller came into the line to take Jimmy Gopperth's pass and send Josh Bassett clear on the right. Gopperth added the extra points.
A devastating Wasps scrum then stole Yorkshire possession and Nathan Hughes powered through a tackle to cross halfway. He had James Gaskell in support, but the Wasps skipper was just unable to hold on to the pass as he burst through.
With 15 minutes gone, Hughes was holding his head in frustration after dropping his own quick penalty following another powerful scrum fifteen metres inside the Wasps half. Five minutes later, he redeemed himself when he stretched out to touch down near the posts, finishing a move which had featured a neat scissors move between Jimmy Gopperth and Brendan Macken. Gopperth landed the conversion and was again on target a minute later to add the extra points after Dan Robson had pounced on a loose ball just outside the 22 to hack through and score near the posts.
The visitors opened their account with a close-range penalty from Joe Ford 12 minutes before halftime. Three minutes later, Wasps made their first change of the afternoon when Tommy Taylor replaced Ashley Johnson to make his debut for his new club.
Wasps thought they had added a fourth try from another powerful scrum six minutes before the break when Nathan Hughes and Dan Robson combined to send Brendan Macken over near the posts. The try was ruled out as the referee had blown his whistle for a Yorkshire knock-on. From the ensuing scrum, Hughes and Robson attacked on the blindside before play came back infield and the Wasps number 8 powered his way over for his second try of the afternoon. Jimmy Gopperth added the conversion to take the lead to 28-3.
In the final play of the half, Dan Robson crossed for his second try of the afternoon to finish a move he had begun just inside his own half with excellent touches from Brendan Macken and James Gaskell opening up the defence to send the scrum half clear. Gopperth's conversion made the halftime score 35-3.
A number of halftime changes saw Marty Moore replace Phil Swainston to make his Wasps debut, while Danny Cipriani took over from Jimmy Gopperth. Within a minute of the restart, Wasps had added their sixth try when Guy Thompson applied the finishing touch after an unstoppable drive by the forwards. Cipriani missed the conversion.
The visitors responded three minutes later, when replacement hooker Ross Graham touched down after a driving line out near the left corner. Joe Ford missed the difficult conversion to leave the score at 40-8.
Cipriani then produced a moment of magic which almost created another Wasps try. After gathering a high kick just inside his own half, he flicked a delightful offload behind his back to Josh Bassett, who cut inside and stepped brilliantly before straightening his run to race through the middle of the defence. He was caught just short of the line.
After 50 minutes, further Wasps changes gave Owain James and Jack Willis their senior debuts. Ten minutes later, another raft of changes saw Tom Cruse and Marcus Garratt became the latest debutants.
After a sterile period of play, the Wasps eight produced another powerful shove to steal Yorkshire ball and put themselves into a strong attacking position. It again came to nothing, as they conceded a breakdown penalty a few metres from the line.
Ten minutes from time, Wasps finally rediscovered their scoring touch following a lineout near the left corner. The initial drive was forced backwards, but a secondary drive ended with Will Rowlands going over for a try. Cipriani was unable to land the conversion.
With just over a minute left, Wasps produced their best attack of the afternoon with a thrilling move which began near their own line. They appeared to have created a chance for Tom Howe to go over out wide on the left, but the defence somehow managed to prevent what would have been the outstanding score of the game. As it was, Wasps had the final say, as Yorkshire went for a consolation try. With the clock at zero, the visitors appeared to have an overlap on the left, but Frank Halai managed to hang on to an interception to race in from 80 metres. Cipriani's conversion was the final act of the day.


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Set in a delightful location overlooking the sea front in the centre of Cavtat, this small and friendly hotel has an informal atmosphere and many visitors return here year after year. It's located in the centre of the picturesque town of Cavtat, with numerous restaurants, terraces and shops. A regular bus & boat service runs between Cavtat & Dubrovnik.
131 twin or double rooms each with shower, WC, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, free cable Internet connection, telephone, air-conditioning (high season only) and safety deposit box. All rooms allocated to Concorde Travel guests have balcony. Sea view at a supplement. The hotel may be unsuitable for persons with restricted mobility due to steps.
- Outdoor roof infinity pool
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Every year, Mission Cafe raises thousands of dollars to help support both local and international ministries.
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PBS KIDS Announces First Cat in the Hat Christmas Special: THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS!
On November 21, PBS KIDS will premiere the first-ever Cat in the Hat Christmas special, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! Set to be a new holiday family tradition, this adventure follows the Cat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home in time for Christmas. Through this new multiplatform program from the hit PBS KIDS series THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, kids and parents will explore natural science through new content on-air, online and beyond.
THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS!, the first-ever Cat in the Hat Christmas special, premieres Wednesday, November 21 on PBS KIDS (check local listings). Image Credit: Copyright 2012, CITH Holiday Productions Inc. and Red Hat Animation 2 Limited. Underlying characters copyright 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
"We're excited to premiere the first Christmas special featuring everyone's favorite cat," said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, Children's Media, PBS. "A festive event for the whole family, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! will take kids and their parents on a learning adventure, showcasing different types of animals and the incredible abilities they have. In this new holiday special, the Cat will be a trusted guide, helping families discover natural science concepts, while laughing and singing with them along the way."
On-air special:
Sure to be a holiday favorite for the entire family for years to come, this adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home to Freezeyourknees Snowland in time for Christmas. On the way, the Thinga-ma-jigger breaks down, and they depend on a variety of animals – from African bush elephants to bottlenose dolphins to red crabs – and their remarkable abilities to help them make an amazing journey home.
The one-hour special premieres on Wednesday, November 21 on PBS KIDS, with encore presentations throughout Thanksgiving weekend and in December (check local listings).
Online Game:
In the new online game Freezeyourknees, Follow Me, Please!, Ralph the Reindeer is a long way from Freezeyourknees Valley. The Cat in the Hat is giving the lost reindeer a ride home when the Thinga-ma-jigger suddenly loses its power and makes an emergency landing. Only you can guide Ralph back to his family in time for Christmas – with help from some amazing animal friends! Freezeyourknees, Follow Me, Please! offers players three levels of game play, each level its own animal-themed "Follow Me" challenge. Grounded in an animal science curriculum, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! game will be available at PBSKIDS.org/catinthehat starting November 7.
NCircle Entertainment just released THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! on DVD. The DVD will be available at retail nationwide so that families can continue watching throughout the holidays. For more information, visit NCircle: http://www.ncircleentertainment.com/the-cat-in-the-hat-knows-a-lot-about-christmas/843501004227.
Random House Children's Books Titles:
To extend the PBS KIDS Christmas special into a reading experience, in September 2012, Random House Children's Books published a selection of accompanying titles in trade paperback, Golden Book, Step Into Reading and activity book formats. Featuring the same fun take on science that parents have come to appreciate in all THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! episodes, children can now watch and read with the Cat in the Hat this holiday season!
Reindeer's First Christmas/New Friends for Christmas by
Tish Rabe; illustrated by Joe Mathieu and Aristides Ruiz
In A Reindeer's First Christmas, narrator Ralph – a yearling caribou – tells how, with the help of the Cat in the Hat, Sally, Nick, and some new friends, he makes it home in time for Christmas and pulls Santa's sled! In New Friends for Christmas, Sally and Nick learn that with a little help from family and friends – and a spare mini-Thinga-ma-jigger –it's possible to accomplish almost anything!
Very Crabby Christmas by Tish Rabe; illustrated by Dave Aikins
The Cat in the Hat has just received a special invitation! He and Sally and Nick have been invited to Mervin the Crab's Crab Christmas Ball on Christmas Island. But soon after the Thinga-ma-jigger lands on the island, chaos ensues when Crab Nine (aka Sandy) goes missing. Is Sandy lost or injured? Will the ball go on as planned?
For Christmas by Tish Rabe
A Step Into Reading adaptation, Home for Christmas is written for children who are ready to read independently. From the Cat in the Hat's Christmas Eve Party through his mishaps while attempting to return a young reindeer home in time to pull Santa's sled, readers will be introduced to a herd of elephants with an uncanny ability to smell water, a pod of dolphins who can communicate across far distances, and a single-minded army of Christmas Island crabs – all of whom demonstrate how working together is the best way to solve a problem, and how home is the best place to be for the holidays!
Get ready to ho, ho, ho, ho with Nick, Sally, and the Cat in the Hat! Based on the PBS KIDS show THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! and the upcoming Christmas Special, this yuletide Doodle Book invites kids to color and also to create fun holiday images.
in a Sticker Wonderland!
With 48 pages to color and an entire sheet of hologramatic stickers, Christmas has never been so colorful and bright!
THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! launched on PBS KIDS in 2010 and is part of PBS KIDS' continuing commitment to helping kids ages 2-8 build the key STEM –science, technology, engineering and math – skills that will prepare them for success in school and in life.
About THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!
THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! was created in response to recent findings that children graduating from kindergarten are less prepared to learn about science than about other subjects. The series supports young children's science learning by introducing scientific inquiry skills, teaching core science concepts and vocabulary, and preparing preschoolers for kindergarten and first grade science curriculum — all in whimsical style.
A team of science and early childhood experts developed the curriculum for the series, each episode of which begins with a question posed by Sally or Nick. Although the Cat in the Hat knows a lot of things, his insatiable curiosity to learn more about the world leads to adventures with Sally and Nick in his one-of-a-kind Thinga-ma-jigger, a marvelously Seuss-ian contraption that sprouts wings, pontoons, booster rockets, skis, and just about anything else needed to find the answer. The inquisitive gang travels to the bottom of the sea to observe giant sea worms, zips to the rain forest to visit animals living in kapok trees, and shrinks to bee-size to visit a hive and learn how honey is made. Guided by the Cat in the Hat, the kids figure things out by observing, collecting and managing clues, making connections, constructing and evaluating theories and having discussions – all in a preschool-appropriate manner. Produced by Portfolio Entertainment Inc. and Collingwood O'Hare Productions, in association with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Random House Children's Entertainment, Treehouse, and PBS KIDS, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! is based on Random House's best-selling Beginner Book collection, The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library.
Random House Children's Entertainment, a division of Random House Children's Books, is dedicated to expanding the reach of children's stories beyond books to a variety of traditional and new media platforms. Drawing from the rich and varied library of books published by Random House, the company's mission is to create, produce and distribute quality projects for young people that will educate, enlighten and entertain. Random House Children's Books is the world's largest English-language children's trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, ebooks and apps, the imprints of Random House Children's Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters and multimillion-copy series. Random House is also the longtime home of the beloved and bestselling Dr. Seuss books, which continue to make learning to read fun for millions of children everywhere. Seussville (http://www.seussville.com), the official home of Dr. Seuss on the Web, is the place for children of all ages to play and learn with Dr. Seuss's wonderfully whimsical books and classic characters. Random House Children's Books is a division of Random House, Inc., whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG, a leading international media company.
The primary focus of the Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. is to protect the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into ancillary areas. This effort is a strategic part of the overall mission to nurture and safeguard the relationship consumers have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would "round out the edges." That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Audrey S. Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss, heads Dr. Seuss Enterprises as CEO.
About PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. For more information on specific PBS KIDS programs supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit PBS.org/pressroom. Follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.
Established in 2006, NCircle Entertainment specializes in the sales, marketing and distribution of children's entertainment. NCircle currently distributes over 300 DVD titles from popular animated and live-action children's programs, primarily geared to a preschool audience, that combine high-quality production, entertainment and educational values. As part of its commitment to making a positive difference in all children's lives, NCircle is a proud supporter of K.I.D.S. (www.kidsdonations.org/), whose efforts to date have reached over 65 million kids globally with new products valued at over one billion dollars.
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Noah's Wish, a nonprofit organization out of California that responds to the needs of animals affected by disasters, has agreed to a settlement following an investigation into how the group handled donations after Hurricane Katrina.
The annual budget of Noah's Wish normally averaged $210,000, according to California's attorney general, but the group raised more than $8 million after Katrina and spent $1.5 million on responding to the hurricane.
The state investigation examined the following allegations:
Noah's Wish disputes all the allegations.
The organization had $4 million of the donations left at the time of the settlement. According to background in the settlement agreement: "The remainder of the contributions received following Hurricane Katrina appears to have been used primarily to further the general charitable purpose of Noah's Wish, including overhead costs."
The group transferred $4 million to the California Department of Justice. Some of the funds will go toward rebuilding the animal shelter in Slidell, La. The rest of the funds will assist other animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.
As part of the settlement, Noah's Wish agreed to expand its board of directors and provide governance training to all board members.