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Looking for something sweet? One serving of this s'more treat will hit the spot when served with a cold glass of fat free milk.
Prepare using COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese and JELL-O Sugar Free Fat Free Chocolate Instant Pudding.
Dessert can be stored in refrigerator up to 24 hours before serving.
Warm 1 oz. BAKER'S Chocolate by microwaving it, unwrapped, on HIGH for a few seconds or just until you can smudge the chocolate with your thumb. Hold the chocolate piece steadily and draw a peeler slowly over flat bottom of the chocolate, allowing a thin layer of chocolate to curl as it is peeled off the bottom of the chocolate piece to make long, delicate curls. Use the same technique along the narrow side of the chocolate piece to make short curls.
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Sugar plums and
The dear old Nutcracker Suite to the rescue
Very old fashioned and delightful it is too
The ribbons were used to tie up this macaron box...
I love the LEG on the Bendel's girl- getting out of the taxi....and imagine my surprise to see the very inspiration for that leg in your last photo...of the girl walking home because she has no money left for a taxi. Imagine my DOUBLE surprise to find that photo doesn't show up in your blog...only in my emailed version. I'm putting Detecive Oswald on the case immediatement!!! Toute a suite!ReplyDelete
Love the ostrich legwarmers - that's rather inspired.ReplyDelete
Great shots Carol. I love the first one but the girl in pink is my favorite!! Yes my email post is different too.ReplyDelete
HOW beautiful is this!ReplyDelete
ah the OLD Bendels was a dream!
They had the BEST clothes in New York Broad...
ah yes the good ole days..
ooh!! the pink ballerina is just gorgeous sitting on her prettily dressed bed.
I do love the store windows at Christmas time. Reminds me of when I was small and I'd be so enamoured of all that magic. Thanks for taking me back, Carol! Love the piggy bank, too. xoReplyDelete
Simony: More dancers coming, none of them black swans- I'm too afraid to see that movie.
I'll stick with The Red Shoes on Netflix (free this month too)
New York is freezing too & no flurries yet :)
Dangling ballerinas and sugarplums... I love it!ReplyDelete
Amazing displays...very much gets one into the holiday spirit!ReplyDelete
I will not be able to resist seeing "The Black Swan," I'm afraid. Well, I'm not actually afraid,
but very curious. I enjoyed a brisk walk across Central Park on Saturday, and certainly could have
used something close to legwarmers.
Winter seems to be here, at last...
and alas.
I saw these displays when I was In NY last week and took lots of pictures too. It was stunning!
I mourn the old Bendel's too - the best shopping in NY.
Did you see the foodie windows at Barney's too? Hilarious!
Very creative display! (But the piggie bank is too cute to break.) BessReplyDelete
Whar a wonderful display! I love anything to do with the Nutcracker.
Great post.


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Former CIA Director David Petraeus is preparing to field questions from lawmakers about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, his appearance on Capitol Hill coming one week after he resigned over an extramarital affair.
Petraeus is under investigation by the agency for possible wrongdoing, though that's not the subject of the closed-door hearings he is set to attend Friday. The September attack in Benghazi, which killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, created a political firestorm, with Republicans claiming that the White House misled the public on what led to the violence.
Lawmakers spent hours Thursday interviewing top intelligence and national security officials in trying to determine what the intelligence community knew before, during and after the Benghazi attack. They viewed security video from the consulate and surveillance footage by an unarmed CIA Predator drone that showed events in real time.
Petraeus, who will appear first before the House Intelligence Committee and then its Senate counterpart, was expected to provide more details about the U.S. response to the attack.
"Director Petraeus went to Tripoli and interviewed many of the people involved," said Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
"I'd like to get his sense of why it took as long as it did to get more accurate assessments of what took place in Benghazi," said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a member of the House Intelligence Committee. As for Petraeus testifying after his resignation amid a sex scandal, Schiff said, "He's a tough individual and I am sure he will handle it to the best of his ability."
Petraeus has acknowledged an affair with a woman later identified as his biographer, Paula Broadwell. The FBI began investigating the matter last summer but didn't notify the White House or Congress until after the election.
In the course of investigating the Petraeus affair, the FBI uncovered suggestive emails between Afghanistan war chief Gen. John Allen and Florida socialite Jill Kelley, both of them married. President Barack Obama has put a promotion nomination for Allen on hold.
Top national security officials trudged to Capitol Hill on Thursday to grapple with fallout from the sex scandal as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta asked service chiefs to review ethics training for military officers.
Lawmakers went forward with a hearing on the nomination of Gen. Joseph Dunford to replace Allen in Afghanistan. But with Allen's own future uncertain, they put off consideration of his promotion to U.S. European Command chief and NATO supreme allied commander. Allen had initially been scheduled to testify.
Leading administration officials, meanwhile, met privately with lawmakers for a third straight day to explain how the Petraeus investigation was handled and explore its national security implications. Among those appearing before the House Intelligence Committee were Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and Acting CIA Director Michael Morell.
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland, the committee's top Democrat, said after the hearing that he was satisfied that the FBI had behaved properly in not notifying the White House or lawmakers about the inquiry sooner, in keeping with post-Watergate rules set up to prevent interference in criminal investigations.
The CIA on Thursday opened an exploratory investigation into Petraeus' conduct. The inquiry "doesn't presuppose any particular outcome," said CIA spokesman Preston Golson. At the same time, Army officials say that, at this point, there is no appetite for recalling Petraeus to active duty to pursue any adultery charges against him.
Petraeus, in his first media interview since he resigned, told CNN that he had never given classified information to Broadwell. The general's biographer also has said she didn't receive such material from Petraeus.
But the FBI found a substantial number of classified documents on Broadwell's computer and in her home, according to a law enforcement official, and is investigating how she got them. That official spoke only on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about the case. The Army has now suspended her security clearance.
Associated Press writers Adam Goldman, Lolita C. Baldor, Pete Yost, Donna Cassata and Robert Burns contributed to this report.


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How do credit/no-credit courses count?
A credit/no-credit course does not affect the GPA, but it does count toward the total number of hours if the student passes the course. If the student does not pass the course, the GPA is not affected and the course does not count toward the total number of hours. If the student retakes the course and passes, the GPA is not affected, but it does count toward the total number of hours. Both the original fail and the subsequent pass will show up on the transcript, but neither will affect the GPA. Credit/no-credit courses will not count toward your major, minor or core requirements, except for student teaching, internships, and courses offered only for credit/no-credit. An exception is taking a credit/no-credit course in an area BEFORE declaring the major or minor. In this case, not more than two credit/no-credit courses will count toward the major or minor requirements.
What is considered a full course load?
During the Fall and Spring semester, taking 12-18 credit hours is considered full time, taking 9-11 credit hours is considered three-quarter time, and taking 6-8 credit hours is considered half time.
How do I declare a sociology major or minor?
There are a few ways to declare a sociology major or minor:
1) Go to the Sociology Department office in NQ 222 and fill out a major/minor change form
2) Contact the sociology undergraduate advisor and let him/her know you would like to major or minor in sociology. The advisor can fill out the form for you and will need an email address and phone number where you can be reached if need be. The advisor will contact the main advising office for you.
Can any course count twice?
In general, a class that is listed on the DAPR in both the core and a major or minor area may count as both (for instance, if a 200 level sociology course is an option for meeting one of the core requirements, that course will count both as meeting the core requirement and toward the sociology major or minor). However, a class can only count in one group of the core. Please remember that even if a course counts twice, students must still meet the 126 credit hour minimum for graduation.
I have additional advising questions.
Feel free to contact the sociology department advisor at 765-285-5977. You may also consult the department of sociology webpage at bsu.edu/sociology.
What can I do with a sociology degree?
Did you know that "sociologist" is ranked as one of the top ten best jobs in the U.S. based on income, physical and emotional job environment, employment outlook, physical demands, and stress?
Why? Sociology majors develop practical skills that are valued and sought after in multiple sectors of the job market. These skills include:
• research methods
• data analysis
• problem solving
• analytical and critical thinking
• writing
This gives graduates the flexibility to start careers in a wide variety of settings after graduation. Sociology is a good practical choice, especially for those who are concerned about the consequences of narrow specialization in a volatile job market.
What can I do with a BA in sociology?
Earning a bachelor's degree in sociology will provide you with:
• Valuable knowledge for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups, such as journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration.
• A strong liberal arts foundation for entry-level positions in business, social service, and government, as well as for professions that require further study, such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling.
• Excellent preparation to continue your sociology education at the graduate level, should you want to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist.
What can I do with an MA or PhD degree in sociology?
By earning a graduate-level degree, you have a wide range of sociological career options, including those that may not carry the specific title of "sociologist":
• Sociologists become high school teachers or faculty in colleges and universities, who advise students, conduct and publish research. More than 3,000 colleges offer sociology courses.
• Sociologists enter the corporate, nonprofit, and government worlds as directors of research, policy analysts, consultants, human resource managers, and program managers.
• Practicing sociologists with advanced degrees may be called research analysts, survey researchers, gerontologists, statisticians, urban planners, community developers, criminologists, or demographers.
• Some sociologists with either a master of arts or doctoral degree or both get specialized training to become counselors, therapists, or program directors in social service agencies.
Below is a list of jobs sociology students from BSU have held after graduation:
Sociology Majors
Director of Community Relations for Sunrise Senior Living
I have found my Sociology degree very useful in the varied fields I've pursued in the past 10 years, both in operations and sales. Currently, I am the Director of Community Relations for Sunrise Senior Living where my primary role is to help families find senior living solutions for their loved ones. Additionally, I've found my degree to be beneficial when I was in direct operations leadership as a manager, leading 25 people.
Patient Input Data Coordination Manager, Fresenius Medical Care/North America
Currently, I am using demographic research methods and all of my statistics course work in my current job at Fresenius Medical Care/North America.
I am a Patient Input Data Coordination Manager in Indianapolis, IN. Fresenius is an international company based out of Bad Hombug, Germany- I specialize in data management and data analysis for Renal Care for patients who are on dialysis. I look at demographics and statistics on a daily basis along with various computer programs including Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and SAP. My BS and MA in Sociology helped me gain the necessary skills to work in the statistics/data analysis field and I can honestly say that I love my job.
Community Organizing with the ACLU of Wisconsin Madison
I'm putting my Sociology BS and Women's Studies minor to work in community organizing with the ACLU of Wisconsin Madison office. I love my job! Combined with a political science background, students could find lots of success in community organizing, lobbying, non-profit communications or public affairs education.
Family Case Manager at Indiana Department of Child Services
I graduated with a Bachelor in Science from BSU in December of 2007. My major was Sociology and my minor was Psychology. I have been employed since January of 2008 by the State of Indiana Department of Child Services Local Office in Marion County.
I am a Family Case Manager at DCS working in Child Welfare everyday.
I loved my time at BSU and especially enjoyed the Dept. of Sociology. I hope this program remains strong and prospers for many generations of students to enjoy in the future.
Sociology Graduate Students
Assistant Director of the Social Science Research Center
I have used my sociology Master's Degree to become the Assistant Director of the Social Science Research Center at Ball State University, as well as a post-secondary instructor of Sociology at both Ivy Tech and Ball State University campuses.
Assistant Director in the Office of Assessment
I have used my M.A. Sociology degree from Ball State, and especially my Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research in my current position as Assistant Director in the Office of Assessment at Kansas State University. I rely on my research methods and statistical background nearly every day when working on reports, research projects, etc. Ball State had prepared me well to enter the IR profession. I still find people, even when I attend IR conferences and workshops, who are amazed that there are IR courses and certificates in IR.
Sociology Minors
Planner at RATIO Architects
I minored in soc., but majored in urban planning and development. I now work as a planner at a multi-disciplinary firm in Indianapolis, RATIO Architects.
Sales Representative for Rivar's, Inc.
I graduated from Ball State in 2007 with a Sociology minor. I am now working in sales for a performance apparel company.
Marketing Consultant for Methodist Medical Group
I graduated in May 2007. I had a Public Relations Major and a Sociology Minor.
I'm currently a Marketing Consultant for Methodist Medical Group, a Partner of Clarian Health.
Research Attorney with the State of Michigan
I received your request for information regarding how I've used my sociology or BSU degree since graduation. My major was English, and my minor was Sociology. I attended law school after graduating from BSU, and I am now a research attorney with the State of Michigan.
Additional Positions with Sociology Background
Master of Science, Higher Education Student Affairs and Enrollment Services at Indiana University
1) Graduate Student - Candidate for Master of Science, Higher Education Student Affairs and Enrollment Services at Indiana University, May '09
2) Graduate Assistant (Career Advisor)
Indiana University Career Development Center
3) Upon completing my masters this spring, I am hoping to find a full time position as a Career Advisor or an advisor in an academic support office on campus.
Residence Director at Illinois Wesleyan University
After graduating from Ball State, I attended Indiana State University to pursue a masters degree. I graduated from there in May 2008 with a Masters in Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and Higher Education. My assistantship was with the Office of Residential Life as an Assistant Hall Director. So I supervised a staff of 10 RAs; advised students with their personal, academic, and occupational problems; talked with parents when I saw them; and lots of other little things.
Now, I am working at Illinois Wesleyan University as a Residence Director. I'm doing many of the same things I was doing during grad school. I am directly supervising 6 RAs, indirectly supervising 10 Desk Aides who work at the front desk in my hall, meeting with students to either talk about problems they are having in their lives or for a judicial meeting if they break policy, support the Hall Council in my building, and sit on different committees both within the Office of Residential Life and in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.
As you can imagine, I am around lots of people almost all the time. I feel the class work at Ball State helped me in understanding how the students in my building are functioning and co-existing together, the mentality first year students come in with along with what their parents are hoping for, and in general how the campus as a society functions. It has served me well in working with campus politics and explaining to students why "the university" decided to do this instead of that.
Management Position at Private Foster Care Agency
I currently work at a private foster care agency in Muncie doing case management work.
Adjunct Faculty Member at Ivy Tech Community College
I am adjunct faculty member at Ivy Tech Community College teaching Introduction to Sociology. I have three face-to-face class and two online classes.
Corporate Vice President
I just made the transition to a position in my family's business.
Are there any scholarships available?
For information about scholarships available at Ball State University, please visit this website.
At this time, sociology does not have a departmental scholarship program.
I already have a BA and want to become licensed to teach. What do I do?
Contact the licensing office at 285-1168 for specific information on how the program works.
Where do I go for information about financial aid?
Visit the Office of Financial Aid. They are located in Lucina Hall, room 245. You may reach them by phone at 765-285-5600 or toll-free 1-800-227-4017. Emergency financial aid is available through the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards.
What do I do if I am having difficulty with another student in my class?
Consult the BSU Student Code of Conduct for information about appropriate and inappropriate student conduct at BSU. Feel free to talk with the instructor. The instructor can make general announcements in class or approach specific individuals about behavior without you being identified. You may also want to contact the Ombudsperson (AD 238, 765-285-1545) to discuss the situation and explore possibilities. For concerns, such as harassment and being stalked, please contact the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards at 765-285-5036 or visit them in the Student Center, room 224. The counseling center may also be of assistance. The center is located in Lucina Hall, Room 320. You may also reach them by phone at (765) 285-1736.
What do I do if I am having difficulty with a faculty member?
If you are comfortable, talk directly with the faculty member. Please be courteous, respectful, and specific. If you would like to speak to a neutral, confident, and independent party, please contact the Ombudsperson (AD 238, 765-285-1545) to discuss the situation and explore possibilities. If you think you are being graded unfairly, talk directly to the instructor. Compare your work against the assignment criteria. Highlight the specific place in your work where you met the assignment criteria. If your instructor has changed the course requirements from what is on the syllabus, please understand that changes are sometimes necessary and are most likely a result of unforeseen circumstances. Talk with the instructor about these changes. You may also contact the Department Chairperson at 765-285-5977. Meetings with the department Chairperson are confidential. For these, and other academic related issues, you may also contact the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards at 765-285-5036 or visit them in the Student Center, room 224.
Is there a sociology club at BSU? What is AKD?
There is not a formal sociology club at BSU. However, we do have a chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), a sociology honor society. Meetings are held about once a month to discuss fundraising, social, and academic activities during the semester and school year. In the past, AKD has raised funds through book sales, bake sales, and designing and selling Sociology department T-shirts. AKD has also volunteered at local food banks to raise funds for social services. One of highlights of AKD is participating in the annual meetings of the North Central Sociological Association, the regional sociology association. Any sociology major or minor is welcome to participate in AKD meetings and activities. However, official membership is limited to juniors and seniors who carry at least a 3.0 GPA in overall course work and in any sociology courses taken. Graduate students are also eligible for membership in AKD. Members must have taken at least four sociology courses. To apply for AKD membership, print out the application, complete it, and take it to NQ 205, the Department of Sociology's main office, with a check for $48 made out to "Ball State University--AKD." This fee covers the cost of honor cords worn during graduation, the initiation certificate students receive when officially welcomed into the honor society, a one-year subscription to the journal Sociological Inquiry, and lifetime membership in AKD. For more information about AKD, please contact the advisors.
How do I get faculty members to write graduate school reference letters for me?
Choose a faculty member with whom you have a positive professional relationship and knows you fairly well. Ask the faculty member if they can write you a "strong letter of recommendation." It is a good idea to ask a faculty member with whom who you have taken at least one class and/or worked closely with in another professional capacity, such as research assistance.
Can I graduate with honors in sociology?
You must be a sociology major with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in sociology and have completed 4 sociology courses before your senior year. You will also need to complete a senior thesis on a topic approved by both the sociology department and Honors College. Before your senior year, arrange for a faculty member in the Department of Sociology to supervise your thesis. Complete appropriate paperwork from the Honors College in Edmond F. and Virginia B. Ball 104. Register for Soc 490 (Independent Study) during the first semester of your senior year.
During the first semester of your senior year, you will complete a research proposal. If the research proposal is approved by the advising faculty member, the student will complete and submit required paperwork to the Honors College to progress to the next stage (please remember to keep one copy of paperwork for your records and submit one copy to the department of sociology). You may also consider enrolling in PSYSC 499 for 1 credit.
During the second semester of your senior year, you will need to register for Honors 499N "Senior Honors Project." These credits will not count toward meeting major requirements but will count as elective credits. Your faculty advisor will get you "permissioned" into the course to enable you to register. Your thesis must be completed by the 13th week of classes. The faculty supervisor and the Chairperson of the Department of Sociology must approve the final thesis paper. You may also consider enrolling in PSYSC 499 for 2 credits. For additional information, please visit the Honor's College.
Another option is to participate in an undergraduate fellows program. In this program, a student will work on a faculty mentor's project for 10 hrs./week for 15 weeks. If you are interested, please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977.
What are the requirements for the graduate program in sociology at BSU?
The Masters of Art (MA) in Sociology degree from BSU is a program that emphasizes research. Students will take numerous statistics and methods classes, which provide them with marketable research skills and a solid foundation for completing a PhD elsewhere. The program requires 33 credit hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students are required to complete Soc 600, 603, 681, 682, and 684. The remaining 18 hours may be earned by completing a thesis (worth up to 6 credit hours), institutional research certificate program (worth 15 credit hours), and/or electives. For more information about the MA degree, please contact the Graduate Director at 765-285-5977. For more information about the institutional research certificate program, please contact Dr. William Knight, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, at (765) 285-5974.
How can I graduate with honors?
There are three levels at which one can graduate with honors. Your cumulative GPA must fall within one of the following three ranges: 3.900 or higher (summa cum laude), 3.800-3.899 (magna cum laude), 3.600-3.799 (cum laude). You may also earn academic honors in writing. Please visit this website for more information.
What is academic probation and how do I get off of it?
You are placed on academic probation if your cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0. If it is below 2.0, the student must increase it to 2.0 the next semester, or maintain at least a 2.1 each semester until the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Otherwise, the student will be subject to academic dismissal.
If you are informed by the registrar that you are on academic probation, you should immediately meet with your academic advisor. You may be required to repeat courses, limit your semester enrollment, take additional courses in reading and study skills, attend academic progress meetings sponsored by the Office of Registration and Academic Progress, attend workshops and seminars on academic success, or other requirements.
Students dismissed from Ball State for academic reasons must wait two semesters (summer counts as a semester) before returning. Obtain and complete an application for reinstatement from the Office of Registrar and return it to that office. Please note that you cannot be reinstated if there is a "hold" on your record. This and additional information can be found here.
How do I withdraw from the university?
You will need to meet with the Director, Office of Retention and Graduation to discuss the situation and explore options. You should return a completed withdrawal form to the Office of Retention and Graduation.
How do I add or drop courses?
You may add or drop courses during the add/drop period, which ends the fifth day of each semester (or the third day of a summer session) by visiting this website. Courses dropped during this time will not appear on your official transcript. If you wish to withdraw from a course AFTER the add/drop period, you must fill out a withdrawal form and return it to the registrar's office by the publicized deadline (around the 45th day of classes in the Fall or Spring semesters). It is a good idea to discuss withdrawing with the instructor. If you decide you want to withdraw from a course, complete a withdrawal form and submit it to the Office of Registration and Academic Progress by the close of business hours on the last day of the withdrawal period. After the deadline, students may withdraw from courses only under extreme and verifiable circumstances and must meet with the instructor and the dean of the college to discuss the situation.
Students may add a course after the add/drop period by contacting the instructor who will then contact the department's Administrative Coordinator. After the Administrative Coordinator "permissions" the student into the course, the study will have one day to register for the course by going to Lucina Hall. Another option is for the instructor to write a permission letter on department letterhead and have the student take this letter directly to Lucina.
How do I read a DAPR?
For information on how to read your DAPR, visit this website.
Do sociology majors get preference for sociology courses?
For most students, registration is based on seniority, not major. At the end of the course request period, students will be placed into their requested classes according to their class standing. Seniors are considered first, then juniors, etc. If you have requested a particular section of a course and it is full, you will automatically be placed in another available section. If you cannot get into a course because you think it is full, you can contact the instructor and ask for permission. The instructor will verify if the course is indeed full. If you are about to graduate, the department may consider a course substitution. Please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977 for course substitution questions.
How do I get into classes if there is a hold on my schedule?
A "hold" can be placed on your schedule if you have unpaid fines. This means you will not be able to register for classes. To solve this problem, contact the department that has placed a "hold" on you to discuss options. You will need to pay any outstanding fines in order to register for classes. After the "hold" has been lifted, you will need to use the Add/Drop/Registration utility to register for classes.
How do I find out what sociology courses will be offered next semester or the semester after that?
The following courses tend to be offered every semester: Soc 100, 380, 382, 402, and 492. The following courses tend to be offered at least once a year: Soc 224, 328, 242, 260, 320, 341, 355, 421, 424, 425, 427, 433, 434, and 450. 425 is usually offered less than once a year. Please understand this is a guideline for planning purposes only. Please consult course catalogs for complete listings of course offerings. Courses taught by adjuncts are not included in this guide. Courses offered are subject to personnel, scheduling, and financial availability.
You may access the course planner here. Specify the sociology department, the course you are interested in, and the term you would like to check. You may also check the sociology website or contact the department's Administrative Coordinator, Lisa Etchison, at (765) 285-5977 for a list of courses offered during the upcoming semester. Please remember to use the Course Requests and Add/Drop/Registration utilities to actually register for courses. If you are interested in courses available online, please see the schedule of available courses on the the Independent Learning Program website.
How do I get into a sociology course that is full?
During the first week of class: If a class is full, talk with the instructor. If the instructor grants you permission, s(he) will contact the department's Administrative Coordinator to have you "permissioned" in the course. Once you have been granted permission, you may then enroll in the course.
After the first week of class: If you would like to add a course that is full, you will need written permission from the instructor. The instructor will need to write a letter on department letterhead and submit it to the Registrar's Office (Lucina Hall, room B43, 765-285-1722, firstname.lastname@example.com)
I'm a teacher education major with a focus in Sociology. What do I need to know?
You must take Soc 100, 6 hours from the following: Soc 235, 241, 242, or 260, and 6 hours from the following: Soc 320, 328, 421, 424, 427, or 470. Each of these classes will have designated assignments (artifacts) for you to include in your teaching portfolio. This portfolio will be assessed by the department of sociology before the student will receive his/her teaching license. Social science teaching majors with areas in sociology are required to meet with the teaching major advisor yearly to ensure they are making progress on their portfolios. You will also need to adhere to 4 decision points. For specific information about these decision points, please visit this website. You will also be required to take a content exam. The dates of the exam will be posted on the sociology department website and on the board across from NQ 208. For additional information about sociology as part of the teacher education major, please contact the teaching major advisor at 765-285-5977.
Can I get my core curriculum speech requirement exempted?
Contact Mrs. Carma Shawger (765-285-8686) in AC 414.
What sociology courses can I use to meet my core curriculum requirements?
The University Core Curriculum (UCC) has two parts: Foundation and Distribution (containing several different components) Requirements. Some sociology classes can be used to meet the Distribution Requirements. Soc 100, 224, 242, 260 can be used to meet the Social and Behavioral Sciences Tier 1 Domain Requirement. Soc 235, 328, 333, 380, 421, 425 can be used to meet the University Core Curriculum Tier 2 Natural and Social Sciences Domain Requirement. Soc 492 meets the Tier 3 Capstone Course Requirement and Soc 380 meets the Writing Emphasis Course Requirement.
How do I arrange for an internship in sociology?
Students may arrange for a paid (Soc 369) or unpaid (Soc 488) internship. Supervision is provided by both sociology faculty and employers. Students should contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977 to discuss internship options. The student should also discuss the possibility with the agency in which the student would like to work. For possible agencies, students may want to visit the student voluntary services site or the career center site. They generally have information on organizations that are seeking interns. A total of 6 credit hours may be earned for internships.
How can online or independent leaning courses count toward my degree requirements?
The sociology department offers several courses, including some required courses online through BSU's Independent Learning Program (ILP). Taking a course online will meet the requirement the same as if you were to take that course in a classroom. The sociology department does not limit the number of courses a student can take online to count toward a major or minor, but this may not be the case with other departments. Also, there is no restriction on the number of general studies classes that you can take through the program. For additional information and to find out what courses are currently offered, contact the ILP office at 1-800-872-0369. Please note that the number of classes you take off campus in a given semester may affect your financial aid. Please contact the financial aid office for additional information.
I am going to do a semester abroad. Will the courses I take count for graduation and meeting sociology requirements?
Students can take courses in their major(s) or minor(s) overseas. Programs are also offered that allow students to earn credit for core classes. Before departure, students must have their credits approved by the BSU department(s) that would award credit. Fill out a Request for Study Abroad Credit Sheet and obtain signatures from the department(s) in which you want to earn credit. Field Studies, London Centre, and Australia Centre are pre-approved for credit transfer. You may also wish to set up an independent study (Soc 490) with a faculty member in the sociology department to earn additional credit while abroad. See question on independent studies for additional information. It may also be possible to arrange a section of a particular course (such as SOC 320) and examine topics typically covered in this course overseas (such as comparing and contrasting social inequality here and abroad). Please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977 to explore this option. For more information about studying abroad, please visit the Center for International Programs. The office is located in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Room 102. You can reach the office by phone at (765) 285-5422 or visit the website.
How do I arrange for an independent study in sociology?
Students wishing to conduct an independent study (Soc 490) should contact the sociology faculty member with whom they would like to work. A total of 3 credit hours may be earned for an independent study.
Can I get credit for foreign language placement tests?
If a student takes a foreign language placement test and is placed in a higher level course he/she may receive credit for the lower level courses that were skipped. For more information, contact the Modern Language Department (NQ 138) at (765) 285-1361.
Can I test out of Soc 100?
Contact Jeff McCoy at 285-1278 in Lucina Hall 367 to take the exam. You will need a score of 60% or higher to receive credit.
Can I transfer credits, such as Soc 100, from other universities?
If you want to transfer credits from another Indiana college or university, visit this website to learn about pre-approved courses that transfer. Click on a link for CTL (Course Transfer Library) to view by course or institution. If you want to transfer credits form a college or university outside of Indiana, you cannot find the course you want to transfer on CTL, or you do not know how a course will transfer (elective or specific class), you'll need to obtain a copy of the course description from the other university and, if possible, a syllabus. Submit this course description and syllabus to the advising center in NQ 320. The advising center will submit a Course Transfer Evaluation request to the sociology department. The advising center and Sociology department will decide on a case by case basis if the course is equivalent to a particular BSU course. For additional information regarding credit transfers, please visit this website.
Can I substitute another course for the capstone course?
Under strict circumstances and with approval, the department may allow a Virginia Ball Center (VBC) experience to meet the capstone requirement. For students to be eligible for a course substitution for the capstone, they would need to meet all of the prerequisites (Soc 380 and Soc 382) and corequisites (Soc 402) for the capstone course. Furthermore, the substitution would need to have a strong sociological component and be similar in scope and activity to the capstone course. Please have the VBC instructor contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977.
How can I apply for the Virginia Ball Center experience?
Each semester VBC faculty fellows will put out calls for applicants. This may be an email, flyer, and/or classroom visit. Each faculty fellow designs their own application process but it usually involves declaring your interest to apply, writing an essay and participating in an interview.
Can the department waive the statistics requirement?
The department will consider substituting statistics courses from other departments, such as CJC, math, and psychology, if our classes are full. However, the requirement cannot be waived. Please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977. for course substitution questions.
What are the prerequisites for the capstone course?
Students must complete Soc 380 and Soc 382 before taking the capstone course. If students have not already completed 402, they must take it during the same semester they are enrolled in the capstone course.
Can I use a statistics course from another department to meet the Soc 382 requirement?
The following substitutions are acceptable ONLY for double majors in sociology and the respective department:
CJC 221 will satisfy the Soc 382 requirement
PSYSC 241 will satisfy the Soc 382 requirement
SOCWK 440 will satisfy the Soc 382 requirement
For additional questions regarding course substitutions, please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977.
Can I use a psychology class to substitute for Soc 260?
ONLY double majors in psychology and sociology can substitute PSYSC 316 (Social Psychology) for Soc 260. For additional questions regarding course substitutions, please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977.
Can I use a research methods course from another department to meet the Soc 380 requirement?
The following substitutions are acceptable ONLY for double majors in sociology and the respective department:
CJC 220 will satisfy the Soc 380 requirement
SOCWK 340 will satisfy the Soc 380 requirement
(Please note that PSYSC 284 will NOT meet the SOC 380 requirement.)
For additional questions regarding course substitutions, please contact the Undergraduate Director at 765-285-5977.
What courses are required to major or minor in sociology?
Major (36 hours): Students must complete and earn a grade of C or better in Soc 100, 380, 382, 402, and 492. The remaining 21 hours are Soc electives. At least 12 of these 21 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Minor (15 hours): Students must complete Soc 100. The remaining 12 hours are Soc electives. At least 6 of these 12 hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Please note that some courses count as filling two requirements, but they do not count double in terms of credit. For example, Soc 100 counts as a core curriculum requirement AND as a requirement for the major and minor. However, taking this class will earn 3 hours of credit.
How do I declare a major or minor in sociology?
Submit a "Major/Minor Curricular Change Form" in North Quad 320 (3rd floor). The form may be picked up in North Quad 320 or in the Sociology departmental office (North Quad 205). Students may earn a BA or BS with a major in sociology. To earn a BA, student must complete a university foreign language requirement.
How do I apply for graduation?
Fill out a graduate application for graduation availability (click the link for the graduate application form). The last day to apply for graduation in a given semester is also the last day to withdraw from a course during that semester. If you miss the graduation deadline, go to the advising center in NQ 320 (3rd floor).
Where do I find the dates of the exit exam?
You will take the exit exam as part of Soc 492 (Capstone). The exit exam dates are announced in the capstone class.
I will be one credit short after next semester. Can I still graduate?
Students have several options if they need one credit hour. You can enroll in SOC 490 (Independent Study) for one credit hour. You may also take a PEP or EXSCI (but not a second PEFWL) course. Also, many students take Military Science 101 or 102 for 1 credit hour. You may also take an online course through ILP.
How can I sign up to take the Writing Competency Exam?
Please visit the following website here for information regarding the writing competency exam.
What do I need to know to graduate?
Be sure you have or are in the process of completing each of the following:
1) Earn at least 126 credit hours
2) Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. The sociology department currently has no additional GPA requirements for graduation.
3) Complete all University Core Curriculum requirements
4) Complete 36 hours in sociology, including all departmental core courses (100, 380, 382, 402, 492) with grades of C or better, and 12 hours of electives at the 300-400 level (applicable only to sociology majors)
5) Complete requirements for major(s) or minor(s) or drop before applying for graduation
6) Apply for graduation (deadline is last day of withdrawal period)
7) Pass the Writing Competency Exam/Eng 392
8) Meet any requirements stipulated in the graduation letter received after applying for graduation
9) Complete all requirements for the teaching major through decision point 4 (applicable only to teaching majors with a concentration in sociology)


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16th annual event offers team prizes and plenty of fun
WEBBER — The 16th annual Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest at Lovewell State Park, near Webber, is scheduled for Sunday, July 17, at the Southwinds Beach area of the state park. Teams comprising as many as five people can register at the state park office from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday.
Sand castles will be judged at 2 p.m., and prizes will be awarded to the top three sand castles. Those who decide not to enter the contest are still invited to the beach to view these sand art masterpieces. A vehicle permit is required. Daily permits are $4.20, and annual permits are $24.70.
This annual event is popular with families and friends of all ages and is one of the biggest events of the year for Lovewell. Families with children as young as two and grandparents in their 70s all work together on entries. The park receives generous support from local businesses to make the event possible.
For more information, phone 785-753-4971. If notified in advance, the park will have an interpreter available for the hearing impaired. To request an interpreter, call the TDD Service at 1-800-766-3777. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting Lovewell State Park at 785-753-4971.


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Got a wierd one to throw at ya --
Client opens a ticket with us because their email's being really wierd. Among the problems they're having is a quirk where none of their sent email is saved into the sent folder.
So I VNCed into one of the computers in question. They're using Netscape 7.1's mail client, so open that up, and using the user's email, send an email to my account here in the office. I received the test message, so no problem there. Check sent folders on user's end -- nothing there.
So I went into Netscape's settings to make sure it's configured to save messages in the sent folder. Indeed it is.
So, I decided I didn't like Netscape anyway, and installed the latest Thunderbird on there. Imported user's account settings from Netscape. Went in and manually configured Thunderbird to save sent messages in the sent folder. Send myself another test email, no problem -- still nothing in the sent folder. Check settings again -- and it's no longer configured to save messages! So I check the save messages option again, click OK, exit out, go back in, check settings, and it's unchecked again.
So I try Outlook just for the heck of it. Same exact problem. I can configure settings to save sent messages, but it will not retain the settings.
Any ideas what in the world could cause this? They were hit by some viruses a few days earlier, but currently (up-to-date) virus scans show everything's clean.


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BlackRock Inc., the world's biggest money manager, agreed to end an analyst survey program that New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman concluded was relied on to execute trades using nonpublic information.
BlackRock agreed to discontinue use of the analyst survey program worldwide. It was developed by Scientific Active Equities, or SAE, an investment group within Barclays Global Investors, which BlackRock acquired in 2009, according to the agreement reached yesterday with Schneiderman.
The agreement comes as money managers are facing heightened scrutiny from regulators following insider-trading probes and assessments of whether their size poses systemic risk to financial markets. Large money managers such as BlackRock, with $4.1 trillion in assets, are among nonbank financial companies that the U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council is evaluating to determine whether they require Federal Reserve oversight. BlackRock leveraged its size to ensure analysts would respond to the surveys, according to the agreement.
Schneiderman's investigation found that the design of the survey program "allowed it to capture more than previously published analyst views, including nonpublic analyst sentiment that could be used to trade ahead of the market reaction to upcoming analyst reports," according to the agreement.
Martin Act
BlackRock's conduct, according to the agreement, violated New York's Martin Act, an almost century-old law that gives the state's attorney general broad powers to target financial fraud.
New York-based BlackRock agreed to pay the state $400,000 to cover the cost of the investigation, according to the settlement. BlackRock didn't admit or deny the attorney general's findings, according to a copy of the agreement provided by Schneiderman's office.
The firm has agreed to cooperate with the attorney general's ongoing investigation related to the subject matter of the settlement, according to the settlement.
"BlackRock is committed to operating with the highest ethical standards," Brian Beades, a BlackRock spokesman, said in an e-mailed statement. "This survey was initiated by Barclays Global Investors prior to its acquisition by BlackRock. We have discontinued its use to avoid even the appearance of any impropriety."
The Scientific Active Equity unit has more than $80 billion in assets globally and offerings include separately managed accounts, hedge funds and mutual funds. Its head and chief investment officer is Ken Kroner, who was an associate professor of economics and finance at the University of Arizona before joining BGI in 1994.
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Courteney Cox & Rachael Leigh Cook: TBS/TNT Upfront 2013
Courteney Cox and her Cougar Town co-star Josh Hopkins promote their series at the 2013 TBS/TNT Upfront Presentation on Wednesday (May 15) at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Perception stars Rachael Leigh Cook (who showed off her baby bump) and Eric McCormack were in attendance, Eric Dane brought along his wife Rebecca Gayheart while showing off his new series The Last Ship, and Rebecca Romijn looked white hot while presenting her new project King & Maxwell.
Rizzoli & Isles' Angie Harmon stepped out at the party with Boston's Finest's Donnie Wahlberg and new Franklin & Bash star Heather Locklear was present to talk about her new gig.
20+ pictures inside of stars at the 2013 TBS/TNT Upfront Presentation…


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8 Text-Based Artists to Collect
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A former set and character designer for the television show Pee-wee's Playhouse, cartoonist and painter Wayne White produces ironic, often subversive imagery. White is best known for his word paintings composed of oversized, three-dimensional text painted onto cheap landscape paintings he finds at thrift stores and markets, a practice that has drawn comparisons to Ed Ruscha. Slogans and phrases such as "Fanfuckintastic" populate White's images. He has also created grotesque, cartoonish sculptures of famous people's heads, such as Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as puppets and music videos.
American, b. 1957, Chattanooga, Tennessee, based in Los Angeles, California
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* Miami lead in East down to half a game
* LeBron 18 away from 20,000 career points
Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Miami Heat were unable to complete a furious second half fightback as the defending NBA champions continued to struggle on the road, falling to a 104-97 loss to the Jazz in Utah on Monday.
LeBron James scored 32 points to help the Heat cut a 21-point deficit to just two when they pulled within 93-91 in the final few minutes, but the Jazz held firm to consign Miami to a third loss in four contests on their six-game road trip.
"The game was too close to be nervous," Utah big man Al Jefferson told reporters.
"I knew they would make their run, they are too good."
Gordon Hayward scored seven of his 22 points in the final three minutes, Al Jefferson added 23 and 11 rebounds as Utah (21-19) made sure their early hard work would result in a victory.
After being buried by the home team's assault through the first three quarters, Miami (24-12) embarked on a 21-5 spurt in the fourth to get back into the game.
Hayward responded with a pair of jump shots down the stretch and the Jazz made free throws as the Heat misfired.
"We can't dig ourselves a hole," said James, who moved to within 18 of becoming the youngest NBA player to reach 20,000 career points.
"Low energy against a team like this in their building in front of their amazing crowd - we can't play with low energy."
Chris Bosh added 16 and Dwyane Wade scored 11 for Miami, who were also out-rebounded by a comfortable 40-23 margin.
Wade did not play in the fourth quarter with coach Erik Spoelstra opting for an unconventional lineup.
"I don't know. I just always stay ready," Wade said.
The loss meant Miami's Eastern Conference lead was trimmed to just half a game ahead of their trip to Golden State on Wednesday. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John O'Brien)


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"...archaeology is not about things, it is about people."
Lynne Sebastian, President
The Society for American Archaeology
Indeed, archaeology isn't just about people, it's a fascinating
and endlessly interesting pursuit that's practiced by people! Join
professional archaeologists, field and lab staff, volunteers, and
descendants of the former occupants of sites under investigation
as they share their first-person observations, expectations, frustrations
and achievements in Letters from the Field. This series of on-line
journals will introduce you to sites and correspondents as diverse
as the archaeological record itself. If you've ever wanted to work
on an archaeological project, but never had the opportunity, here's
your chance to share the rewards and challenges of life in the field
with those of us lucky enough to live it. Please take the time to
visit these pages and join our journeys of discovery in Letters
from the Field.
As you can see, the content on this page is brief. Please let us know if you have suggested content to add, and visit later to see how the page develops. Send your contributions and comments to us here.
Jay Fancher's Letter from the Field is based on his dissertation fieldwork with the Aka of Central Africa in 2001-2002.
Katie Schurr from Canal Winchester, Ohio was a senior in high school interested in studying archaeology when she first contacted the Society for American Archaeology seeking college and career advice. Katie eventually chose to attend Beloit College in Wisconsin and began her studies there in September 2006. Katie shares her experiences here in the hopes that it will help other students who are considering archaeology a college major or career.
Katie's February 2007 letter
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Daniel Mangigian served as an intern at the Independence Living History Center Archeology Laboratory at Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Dan is a mature student retooling for a second career. His internship fulfilled a requirement for his degree in History from Rowan University in New Jersey. Dan shares how this internship prepared him for his future career as an educator here...
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Electronic filing is safer; taxpayers receive faster refunds
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox has announced that, as of the end of April, 87 percent of taxpayers had e-filed their personal income tax returns. More than 7.9 million taxpayers e-filed their personal income tax returns by the deadline this year - a 200,000 increase over last year.
"E-filing is the easiest and most secure way to file tax returns, and results in the fastest refunds," Mattox said. "It also saves tax dollars. Since 2008, New York taxpayers have saved over $250 million in processing costs as a result of electronic filing."
In addition to being much less resource-intensive than paper returns, e-filed returns can be processed and checked for accuracy significantly faster. This means refunds can be issued much more quickly to taxpayers who e-file, particularly in light of the Tax Department's commitment to reviewing each return before issuing a refund - a model being pursued by other states.
As a result of ongoing process and technology innovations, e-filed returns were processed faster this year than ever before, with the average refund provided in 20 days - a 20 percent improvement over the prior year.
By the end of April, more than 5.3 million personal income tax refunds were issued totaling $4.75 billion. By the same date last year, 5.2 million refunds had been paid for a total of $4.26 billion.
All returns - paper or electronic - that were filed by the April 15 deadline are being processed and refunds are issued daily.
In December 2011, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the lowest tax rates for middle-income New Yorkers in 58 years. As a result, 4.4 million middle-income New Yorkers saw a reduction of $690 million on their 2012 income taxes.


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Sport Promotion and Sales Management, Second Edition, features
much new material, including a greatly expanded discussion of sport
sponsorship and a radically updated technology chapter. Using their
extensive academic and professional experiences, the authors offer
real-life contemporary examples of sales and promotion management in
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A text for students in sport management courses, including sport sales, sport sponsorship, and sport promotion courses. Also a reference for libraries and for sport sales reps, sponsorship reps, and sport marketers.
Richard L. Irwin, EdD, is a professor and the director of the Bureau of Sport & Leisure Commerce at the University of Memphis. He has taught promotion and sales at the university level for 18 years and has served as consultant with numerous sport businesses on topics relating to sales, sponsorship, licensing, and promotion. A founding member and past president of the Sport Marketing Association (SMA), Dr. Irwin has published numerous articles in sport marketing and management journals, contributed to books, and delivered presentations at regional, national, and international conferences on topics associated with sales and promotion.
William A. Sutton, EdD, currently serves as a professor and associate department head for the DeVos Sport Business Management graduate program at the University of Central Florida. In addition to his duties at UCF, Dr. Sutton is the founder and principal of Bill Sutton & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in strategic marketing and revenue enhancement. Before assuming his current positions, he served as vice president of team marketing and business operations for the National Basketball Association and has held academic appointments at Robert Morris University, Ohio State University, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
In addition to Sport Promotion and Sales Management, Dr. Sutton is a coauthor for all three editions of Sport Marketing. He has also authored more than 100 articles and has made more than 100 national and international presentations. He is a past president of NASSM and a founding member of the Sport Marketing Association (SMA) and Sport Marketing Quarterly, where he has also served as coeditor. Dr. Sutton is a featured author for Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal (SBJ) and for the basketball strategy and business magazines Basketball Gigante and FIBA Assist, published in Italy.
Larry M. McCarthy, PhD, is an associate professor of management and director of the Institute of International Business at the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. He teaches in the Center for Sport Management. He held an academic appointment as the coordinator of the graduate sport management program at Georgia Southern University. A founding member of the SMA, he served as the first secretary–treasurer of the association. McCarthy's research interests focus on the activities of professional sport franchises, cross-cultural studies, and international sport management. He has published articles in national and international journals and has presented his work at national and international conferences. A lifelong member of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), he is secretary of the New York Board of the GAA and was an Olympic envoy to the Olympic Council of Ireland for the Centennial Olympic Games.
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David Wright?
Mark De Rosa? Kevin Kouzmanoff? Placido Polanco? Scott Rolen?
That's the bulk of your 2012-13 free agent third basemen, unless you count first baseman Mark Reynolds, the only player to strike out more times in a single season than Adam Dunn but lower his strikeout total to 159 under Orioles hitting coach Jim Presley.
With the New York Mets feverishly trying to re-sign Wright to a lucrative extension, that leaves an undistinguished cast of potential external candidates for the White Sox to replace Kevin Youkilis at third base should he depart via free agency - a likely scenario.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- An editorial from Bloomberg News states that Libya may eventually fail as a petro-state unless it does more to address ongoing security and political woes.
The Libyan oil sector has rebounded since last year's civil war. The country is producing around 1.6 million barrels per day, its pre-war level.
The editors at Bloomberg News write that the success story for Libya makes for "short reading."
"Thanks to oil, the country has money, and plenty of it," they write.
Last month, Eni Chief Executive Officer Paolo Scaroni presented the new Libyan government with an investment plan worth $8 billion for the development of ongoing production and new exploration activities over the next 10 years.
NATO forces responded to the Libyan civil war in 2011 with airstrikes, which paved the way to regime change in the country. Internal divisions, national protests and terrorist activity that culminated with the September death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya, however, has complicated national development.
Bloomberg's editors note that "real progress is impossible" unless the country tackles institutional and security challenges.
"A failed petro-state in Libya remains a possible outcome of the revolution that began two years ago this week," they state.


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Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
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Author Notes: I love the way coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate, which is why I started doctoring up my favorite chocolate cookies with espresso powder. These cookies are not for the faint of heart, they are decadent and rich, and best accompanied with a glass of milk. - KelseyTheNaptimeChef —Kelsey Banfield
Food52 Review: Two warnings about these cookies: don't give them to young children before bedtime and don't leave them lying around (if you want any left for yourself). These cookies are crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle with pockets of soft chocolate. The espresso powder, as KelseyTheNaptimeChef notes, amplifies the chocolate, but not the sweetness, making it a grown-up cookie. When making any cookies, make sure to cream the butter really well -- this aerates the cookies and integrates the sugar -- but be conservative with your mixing once the dry ingredients are added. - A&M —The Editors
Serves: 50-55 cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
2 1/4
sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
cup sugar
cup light brown sugar
eggs, room temperature
2 1/2
cups flour
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
teaspoon baking soda
teaspoon Kosher salt
tablespoons instant espresso powder (like Medaglia D'Oro, or similar)
ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Then, add eggs one at time, mixing after each addition to make sure they are well combined.
- In a separate bowl mix together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. I use a whisk to make sure the dry ingredients are well mixed.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix everything until the ingredients are fully combined, but do not overbeat. Using a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with Silpat or parchment paper. Using a 1 1/2" ice-cream scoop, or rounded teaspoon, drop dough on the sheet 2" apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and serve.
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VAIL, Colo. (AP) — The grandson of Vail's founder was killed and three other people were injured Tuesday in an avalanche near the ski resort, authorities said.
Anthony Seibert, 24, was killed in the slide in the backcountry near Vail, Eagle County Coroner Kara Bettis said. She said Seibert is the grandson of Peter Seibert, who along with Earl Eaton is widely credited with finding the terrain that would later become Vail Mountain.
The three others who were injured were expected to recover from their injuries. Their names weren't released.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Jessie Mosher said the slide happened at around 11:30 a.m. in East Vail Chutes, an area between Vail Mountain and Vail Pass.
The death is the fifth in the Rocky Mountain region and the second in Colorado in the last two weeks.
The avalanche danger where the latest deadly slide occurred is rated as considerable at or above the tree line for two main reasons. New snow over the weekend was pushed into slabs by wind, and those more cohesive layers of snow are resting on top of the relatively weak early season snowfall, said Spencer Logan of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. The combination of a weak base layer under cohesive slabs tends to create slides that break in very wide pieces.
Such dangerous conditions are possible each winter, but last year they didn't develop until late January because significant snowfall didn't develop until later in the season, Logan said.
East Vail Chutes has had a series of slides in the last few weeks, including one that trapped a skier. A popular YouTube video shows Edwin LaMair trapped up to his neck before his brother and a friend dug him out.


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Tony Wasley, a longtime wildlife biologist with specialization in mule deer, has been named director of the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Wasley was named by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, who earlier this year forced the previous director to resign. Reports say Wasley's 16 years with the agency and background dealing with myriad agencies was key in Sandoval's consideration.
Wasley is a member of The Wildlife Society, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited.


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Southwest Airlines Plane's Nose Gear Collapses During Landing at La Guardia – FAA
Minor Injuries Reported on Flight 345 from Nashville to New York
The landing gear of a Southwest Airlines jet collapsed after it landed at New York's La Guardia Airport Monday evening, injuring more than 10 people onboard and temporarily closing one of the nation's busiest airports, authorities said.
The Boeing 737, with 149 people on board including the crew, had just landed at La Guardia around 5:40 p.m. when the nose gear failed, authorities said. It was landing after a roughly two-hour flight from Nashville International Airport, authorities said....


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City of La Quinta June 2011 Events
Story Time at La Quinta Museum
Wednesday, June 1
10 am
La Quinta Museum
Special story time for children ages 3 - 5. A related craft will follow the story. For more information call (760) 777-7170.
Moonlight Movie
Friday, June 3 - The Karate Kid
Old Town La Quinta event lawn
Movie begins at dusk.
Bring your blankets, low-back sand chairs and the whole family for fun and a movie under the stars. Admission is free. Come early and have dinner at one of your favorite La Quinta restaurants before the show - or order your food to go and enjoy your meal with the movie! The movie will be shown at Old Town La Quinta on the event lawn.
Summer Aquatic Program
La Quinta Pool at Fritz Burns Park
La Quinta Pool offers various aquatic programs throughout the summer. Presented by Family YMCA of the Desert in partnership with the City of La Quinta. For registration or more information, call (760) 341-9622.
Regular Pool Hours:
Monday - Friday:
*9:00 am - 12:30 pm - Swim Lessons Only
*12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Closed for Lunch
*2:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Recreational and Open Swim
*4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Evening Swim Lessons and Adult Lap / Swim/Water Aerobics
10:00am - 1:00pm Recreational and Open Swim
10:30am - 12:30pm Weekend Swim Lessons
Closed for all activity
Junior Paleontologists Summer Program
Ages 7-9
Wednesday, June 15, 22, and 29
1 pm
La Quinta Museum
A special educational program for children ages 7-9. For more information please call the La Quinta Museum at (760)777-7170.
Walking Equals Long Life (W.E.L.L.)
Sunday, June 19 (3rd Sunday)
7 am
La Quinta Civic Center Campus
The City of La Quinta and W.E.L.L. invite you to walk in a group setting at the beautiful Civic Center Campus. The group is open to everyone to come out and enjoy exercising and socializing while improving their health. The City's mission is to encourage everyone, regardless of fitness level, to get out, exercise and have fun. For more information call (760) 777-7090.
Family Fun Night
Friday, June 24
6 - 7 pm
$5.00/Family of Four; $2.00/each additional person
La Quinta Pool at Fritz Burns Park
San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants
Saturday, July 16
Game time TBA
Please call for updated information
Join us as we take you on the ultimate baseball experience with all-you-can-eat seats in the Right Field Reserved Section. Eat all the hot dogs, veggie dogs, popcorn, peanuts, and sodas you want.
On the Lap Story Time
Tuesdays (June 7, 14, 21, & 28)
10 am
La Quinta Library
Story time for babies and young toddlers who are just beginning to learn about listening to stories and songs. Their parent or caretaker, who will provide warm comfortable laps, accompanies little ones. For more information call (760) 564-4767.
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays (June 7, 14, 21, & 28)
11 am
La Quinta Library
This program is for children ages 3 and up who can sit independently, listen to stories and follow the Story time leader. It is an excellent way to prepare for kindergarten with an educational program that is a lot of FUN! For more information call (760) 564-4767.
Baby Play & Sign
Saturday, June 18 (3rd Saturday)
10:30 am
La Quinta Library
A program that gives parents and their babies a chance to meet, play, and communicate using simple easy to learn signs.
The Whodunnit? Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, June 15 (3rd Wednesday)
10:30 am
La Quinta Library
Mystery lovers gather to discuss a month's titles. Books are available in advance at the library Reference Desk.
Family Life Series
Wednesday, June 22 (4th Wednesday)
5:30 pm
La Quinta Library
Learn about educational resources to share with family and friends.
Reading Rewards
Monday-Sunday, June 17 - August 26
All Day
La Quinta Library
A program that rewards independent reading with books and prizes. Children from three to teen can earn points by reading or listening to the books they have checked out at the library. Points are then spent on prizes available at the library.
Thursday @Three
Thursdays, June 23 - July 28
3 pm
La Quinta Library
This popular program returns with a variety of performers which will appeal to the whole family.
Jurassic Encounter Exhibit
Tuesday - Saturday, Runs through July 31, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
La Quinta Museum
Experience the Jurassic era with breath taking dioramas featuring animatronic dinosaurs! See both Stegosaurus and Allosaurus move and roar in completely realistic scenes. Other exhibits include Pteranodon,Triceratops, and Utahraptor in fully landscaped displays. Come face to face with the most fearsome dinosaur of the Jurassic age with our life sizeTyrannosaurus Rex skull! Compare your feet to Tyrannosaurus Rex and Iguanodon! Little aspiring paleontologists can excavate dinosaur bones in our outdoor dig station and make crayon rubbings of fossils to take home.
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Susan D. Royce 9/25/2011 3:04:24 PMBeautiful mood and color, Robert. Congratulations on your finalist! #1410573
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Dawn on a foggy morning in tranquil French River, Prince Edward Island.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — "I'm not going to grouse about the Emmys. Let's bring back the CableACE Awards. How about that?" — NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt, in a joking response during a Q&A session with the Television Critics Association summer meeting Sunday, days after NBC and other broadcast networks were shut out of the best drama series category dominated by cable channels.
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Cee Lo Green Announces New Solo + Goodie Mob Albums
Cee Lo Green announced this morning on Twitter that he has not one, but two new albums on the way: a solo effort, and one from his hip-hop crew Goodie Mob.
The Super Bowl halftime guest performer and 'The Voice' mentor tweeted, "CEE LO GREEN IS…"EVERYBODY'S BROTHER" new album coming soon." Then, minutes later he wrote, "GOODIE MOB "AGE AGAINST THE MACHINE" new album coming soon."
We have no idea how long it will be until the new records hit retailers. It could be months! bBut the fact that Cee Lo is making announcements about them is great news for those waiting for new music from the eccentric soul singer.
The Goodie Mob news should especially please old-school Cee Lo fans like Jamar Rogers, Green's protege this season on 'The Voice.' Rogers said during his audition that he was a huge Cee Lo fan going back to the Goodie Mob and early solo days.
Green won two more Grammy Awards over the weekend, bringing his career total to five. 'Fool for You,' a track from his last album 'The Lady Killer,' won Best Traditional R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.


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Commissioners hold line
on health insurance cost.
LEXINGTON—Minor changes to Dawson County's health insurance plan for employees mean no premium increases for the coming year.
At the same time, should any insured employee need an organ or tissue transplant, that section of the plan has been transferred to include better coverage.
Mark Schlange of OCI Insurance in Omaha discussed options with Dawson County commissioners during their regular bimonthly meeting on June 1.
Schlange said negotiated renewal results allow the county to offer employees the same health insurance, including a third-party transplant policy, at no increased cost.
Employees with single coverage have their premiums paid entirely by the county.
Those with employee-plus-one coverage pay $269 per month and family plans cost $319 a month.
County clerk Karla Zlatkovsky said the total budgeted amount for health insurance for the current fiscal year was $1.7 million.
To sustain coverage without the 12%-15% premium increases some other entities are seeing is remarkable, Schlange said.
By carving the transplant coverage from the main plan, Schlange said it reduces the cost of the basic insurance and yet offers employees transplant coverage with no deductibles and no out-of-pocket expenses for such procedures.
"Transplants are costly claims that could affect next year's premiums," he said.
Dawson County has a higher than normal loss ratio, Schlange said, with claim totals above the national average.
Much of that can be attributed to employees' higher average age.
But because the county has incorporated a variety of wellness options, he said many employees are working to be healthier and claims are slowly moving in the right direction.
Schlange suggested the county consider variable deductible costs that address healthy choices as a motivational factor.
"I think we're on the right track to getting employees to take care of themselves," said Cozad commissioner PJ Jacobson, "but I think we need to take a look at the next step."
Schlange also offered information on incorporating a flex plan so premiums and other health care costs, as well as child care expenses, can be deducted from payroll prior to taxes.
Jim Daubert of First Concord, a company endorsed by the Nebraska Association of County Officials, also presented information to commissioners on a flex plan.
Board members want to survey employees before implementing such a plan.
In other business, commissioners discussed briefly information requests made to county offices by Gothenburg landowner Ron Klein.
Klein is at odds with the county over a fence which was removed when county employees were clearing debris out of a drainage ditch.
The county maintains the fence was encroaching the right-of-way.
Commissioners voted to filter all information requests made by Klein through the county attorney's office.
In other action, commissioners:
voted to pay the Pleasantview Cemetery $350, the amount budgeted for this fiscal year. Troy Franzen requested a higher payment to better cover the costs of the cemetery's upkeep but commissioners agreed more money would have to be considered during the next budget. Gothenburg commissioner Dean Kugler said several cemeteries in the county receive tax appropriations but Pleasantview near Gothenburg does not.
approved Midwest Nebraska Drug Court's use of the county purchase card during training sessions in Washington.
listened to a presentation by Jessica Whalen of Grand Island, a community liaison for Congressman Adrian Smith. She gave an update on current congressional affairs and offered to share Dawson County's concerns with Smith.
changed the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting from June 15 to June 22 to accommodate commissioners' schedules.
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As many people around the world have been effected by hurricane Sandy, there's been a loss of lower and a demand for generators to power hospitals, restaurants, ad homes. Four teenagers from Nigeria are out to change the world. 14-year-olds Duro-Aina Adebola, Akindele Abiola, Faleke Oluwatyoin, and 15-year-old Bello Eniola created the world's first urine-powered generator. They premiered their ingenious invention at Maker Faire Africa in Lagos, Nigeria.
Here's how it works (according to The Next Web):
- Urine is put into an electrolytic cell, which cracks the urea into nitrogen, water, and hydrogen.
- The hydrogen goes into a water filter for purification, which then gets pushed into the gas cylinder.
- The gas cylinder pushes hydrogen into a cylinder of liquid borax, which is used to remove the moisture from the hydrogen gas.
- This purified hydrogen gas is pushed into the generator.
- 1 Liter of urine gives you 6 hours of electricity.
Nigeria, shown in red in the map below, is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populated country in the entire world. Nigeria's poverty rate is unknown, but according to World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, "the poverty rate in Nigeria may have risen to 71.5 per cent, 61.9 per cent, and 62.8 per cent using the relative, absolute and dollar-per-day measures, respectively…" Now, ask yourself, how can you change the world? Most of you reading this have way more resources at your fingertips than those four girls combined. Put your life to good use.


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If you use Twitter, chances are you've tweeted from a live event. But there's so much more Twitter can offer. In this article, I'll share three secrets you've likely never heard of…
But first, why do you attend offline events? Is it the lunch (invariably chicken and rice)? Maybe the dorky name tag? Or perhaps you're lured to the junk contained in a $5 laptop bag made in China?
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If we interrupt the contact between our feet and the ground, by wearing thick and hard soled shoes, for example, then our ability to receive and process this information will be compromised. For children, the requirement for the feet to 'feel' the ground is all the more important, due to their rapid growth and development.
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