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Professor Kevin Morgan
Professor of Governance and Development
School of Geography and Planning
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Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
I am Professor of Governance and Development in the School and I am also the Dean of Engagement for Cardiff University. My research interests revolve around four core themes:
- Innovation / Spatial Development
- Food / Sustainability
- Devolution / Governance/ Territorial Politics
- Regeneration / Social Enterprise / Mutualism / Co-operation
Research Experience
To date my research has been supported by nine awards from the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) as well as by research grants from a range of other funding bodies, including: the British Academy; European Commission; the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation/World Food Programme; Joseph Rowntree Foundation; OECD; Plunkett Foundation, and through government and regional development agencies in and beyond the UK.
Between 2013-2016 I was the Principal Investigator of a consortium of ten EU universities and two regional networks that won the FP7 award for Smart Specialisation, the EU's regional innovation policy for the 2014-2020 programming period.
Our most recent ESRC award (Delivering Sustainability: The Creative Procurement of School Food in Italy, the UK and the US) was rated "outstanding" and in 2013 it won the first ever ESRC award for outstanding impact on public policy in the UK.
I currently teach on 2 undergraduate courses and 3 MSc courses.
Public Engagement
- Special Advisor to the EU Commissioner for Regional and Urban Policy (Corina Cretu) (2015-)
- Advisor to the Board of the Cardiff Capital Region (2013 -)
- Advisor to the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Welsh Government (2012-)
- Member of the European Commission's Advisory Group on Smart Specialisation (2011-)
- Member of the UK Food Ethics Council (2008-2014)
- Chair of the Bristol Food Policy Council (2011-2015)
Until recently I was the Principal Investigator on the EU-funded FP7 project, SmartSpec, which involved teams from ten universities and two regional networks (ERRIN and EURADA) in studying the scope for/barriers to research and innovation strategies for smart specialisation in Europe.
On the food studies front, I am currently writing a book for MIT Press on public sector food provisioning under the provisional title of Foodscapes of Hope: The Power of the Public Plate.
- DPhil, University of Sussex, (1982)
- MA, McMaster University, Ontario, (1977)
- BA Hons, University of Leicester, (1975)
Career Profile
- Professor, School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University, (1994 - Present)
- Senior Lecturer, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University, (1993 - 1994)
- Lecturer, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University, (1989 - 1993)
- Research Fellow, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, (1986 - 1989)
- Research Fellow, School of Urban and Regional Studies, University of Sussex, (1982 - 1986)
Public Engagement - Continued from homepage
- Chair of the Welsh Government's Innovation Strategy Task and Finish Group (2012)
- Member of the Welsh Government's City Regions Task and Finish Group (2011-12)
- Member of the Welsh Government's Food and Farming Sector Panel (2011-13)
- Chair of the Centre for Regeneration Excellence in Wales (2010-2013)
- Advisor to the House of Commons Select Committee Inquiry on Regional Disparities in Prosperity (2006)
- Advisor to the UK Government (Department of Business, Innovation and Skills) on Regional Innovation Strategy (2012)
- Founder and Convenor of the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) Sustainable Food Planning Group (2009-2013)
I teach at under-graduate and post-graduate levels. At the under-graduate level I am part of the teaching team on a BSc3 module called Political Geography.
At the post-graduate level I contribute to 3 MSc modules, namely:
(i) Urban and Regional Dynamics
(ii) Sustainable Food Systems
(iii) Research Methods
1. Innovation / Spatial Development
My interest in innovation studies began when I was a Research Fellow at Sussex University in the 1980s: initially in the School of Social Sciences, where I worked with Andrew Sayer and Alan Cawson, and later at the Science Policy Research Unit, where I worked with Robin Mansell and Ian Miles and where we were all inspired by the ideas and integrity of Chris Freeman, SPRU's founding director. But it wasn't until I came to Cardiff, in 1989, that I got the opportunity to explore the spatial dimensions of innovation. Most of my early research in this field was pursued jointly with Phil Cooke, and the main output of this work appeared in 1998 as The Associational Economy: Firms, Regions and Innovation (Oxford University Press, reprinted in paperback in 2000). At the heart of this book was our firmly held belief that innovation - in firms, regions or countries - is a collective social endeavour rather than a product of heroic individuals.
Drawing on the insights of evolutionary political economy (which stresses the significance of uncertainty, bounded rationality, habits and routines and social capital) we sought to show that the regional level was assuming more importance for the design and delivery of innovation policy in the European Union. But we also argued that unilateral action at the regional level was not sufficient because less favoured regions needed the support of national and supra-national authorities to complement regional action.
With the proliferation of regional innovation strategies throughout the EU - from the STRIDE programme in the 1990s to Smart Specialisation more recently - I've become particularly interested in two specific questions. First, why do some regions find it easier than others to craft the institutional networks which are essential to the success of these regional innovation exercises? Second, what constitutes success? That is to say, what indicators should we use to judge whether these regional innovation strategies are yielding any tangible benefits?
These questions were explored in depth in the book I edited with Claire Nauwelaers (Regional Innovation Strategies: The Challenge for Less Favoured Regions, Routledge, 1999), a book we very consciously addressed to the policy and practice communities because regional innovation policy was such a novelty at the time.
One of my abiding theoretical interests in this field concerns the spatial implications of globalization and digitalization, trends that spell the "death of geography" for some people, especially journalists. I explored this question in The Exaggerated Death of Geography (published in the Journal of Economic Geography in 2004), a paper that was originally commissioned by the Centre for Innovation Studies for a conference on The Future of Innovation Studies at the Technical University of Eindhoven in 2001. Among other things, this paper explores the relative claims of physical and virtual proximity in a digital world and concludes by arguing that reports of the 'death of geography' are greatly exaggerated. I returned to the "death of geography" theme in Spaces of Innovation: learning, proximity and the ecological turn (an article co-authored with Adrian Healy and published in Regional Studies in 2012).
The role of cities and city-regions in innovation is also of great interest and here I have benefited enormously from being attached (as one of the international advisors) to the ISRN research programme in Canada, a programme led by Meric Gertler and David Wolfe of the University of Toronto, two excellent colleagues and friends. Over the past ten years the ISRN programme has produced some of the most compelling research on clusters, cities and city-regions, research that is a model of its kind in being empirically grounded but theoretically informed (www.utoronto.ca/isrn).
The spatial dimension of innovation has received a welcome boost in recent years by the advent of evolutionary economic geography, an exciting new sub-discipline that seeks to integrate the twin fields of innovation studies and economic geography (a convergence I explored in The Learning Region, which was published in Regional Studies in 1997 and reprinted in the 40th Anniversary Classic Papers Supplement of Regional Studies in 2007). One of the criticisms sometimes leveled at EEG is that it pays too little attention to macro-level institutions like the state. To try to overcome this shortcoming, I used an evolutionary perspective to explore the role(s) of the state in Wales, one of the most state-centric countries in Europe. The results of this exercise appeared as Path Dependence and the State: the politics of novelty in old industrial regions, a chapter in a book edited by Phil Cooke called Re-framing Regional Development: evolution, innovation, transition (Routledge, 2012).
These theoretical interests complement my work in the worlds of policy and practice. Recently I have been working with the Regional Policy Directorate of the European Commission on the design and development of Smart Specialisation, the new generation of regional innovation policy for the period 2014-2020. As part of the Mirror Group, which advises the Commission on its new regional innovation policy, I co-authored the new Guide to Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/s3pguide). Smart specialization draws on some of the key concepts from evolutionary economic geography - concepts like related variety and path dependence for example - and therefore this experience affords a rare opportunity to explore the links between theory, policy and practice.
2. Food / Sustainability
My interest in sustainable agri-food chains developed from two very different sources: first, from family concerns about the safety and nutritional value of industrialised food and, second, from the stimulating work of my departmental colleagues, principally Terry Marsden, Mara Miele and Jonathan Murdoch (who tragically died at the height of his intellectual career in 2006). Through these personal and professional influences I belatedly began to understand that food - like water and waste - inadvertently reveals a lot about a society. The ways in which food is produced, processed, distributed, consumed and disposed of, have moved centre-stage in the inter-connected debates about democracy, development and wellbeing in the world today: the right to know what chemicals we are consuming with our food requires more robust food labelling regulations; shorter and more localised food chains could offer new development opportunities to crisis-ridden rural areas; and the link between food quality and human well-being needs to be better understood, especially in areas like the South Wales Valleys and Greater Glasgow, where we see some of the worst health records in the European Union.
My academic involvement in agri-food studies began in the mid-1990s when my departmental colleagues and I organised an international conference in Cardiff around the theme of Sustainable Food Chains and Regional Development, an event which attracted a great deal of interest from policy-makers, practitioners and academics. Following this event we secured funds (from a consortium which included the Welsh Office and the Welsh Development Agency) for a project called Organic Food Chains in Wales, an exploratory study of the organic food chain from farm to fork. This formed the basis of our ESRC project on Quality Issues in the Food Chain.
Animated by a concern for sustainable regional development we began to explore the potential for shorter, more localised agri-food chains. For example, we were particularly interested in the fate of the Powys Food Links project, one of the aims of which was to get wholesome local food into local hospitals. This unpretentious aim was blocked by a whole series of regulatory hurdles - including EU directives, so-called Best Value regulations on local authorities and the narrow auditing conventions in health authorities to name but three. This seems a perverse outcome when the powers that be (in Brussels, London and Cardiff) all claim to be actively committed to sustainable development.
Over the past ten years the study of sustainable food systems has absorbed the vast bulk of my research time as a result of two ESRC research projects. The first project (Going Local? Regional innovation strategies and the new agri-food paradigm) ran from 2003-2005 and explored the scope and limits local food networks in England and Wales. The second project (Delivering Sustainability: the creative procurement of school food) ran from 2005-2008 and examined the local procurement of school food in Italy, the UK and the US. Our public procurement research attracted further funding from the UN's World Food Programme, which commissioned us to prepare a report on Home Grown School Feeding, and this eventually appeared as Home Grown: The New Era of School Feeding in 2007. The WFP funding enabled us to extend our creative public procurement research to the world stage by allowing us to conduct case studies of school food systems in Brazil, India, Ghana, Thailand and South Africa. This research led to what (to our knowledge) was the first independent assessment of the potential for Home Grown School Feeding, which signals a radical departure from traditional school feeding models because, while the latter rely on imported food aid, the new models seek to deliver a double dividend by producing nutritious food for children and creating new markets for local producers.
Our school food research had a greater resonance - with politicians, professions and the general public - than any research I've done before or since, a phenomenon I attribute to the zeitgeist and the moral panic about burgeoning rates of childhood obesity. The research results were disseminated in many ways, but principally in The School Food Revolution, which was published by Earthscan and co-authored with Roberta Sonnino. The high point of our school food research was undoubtedly the invite to present the findings in New York to two sessions of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development in 2009, a truly memorable occasion because it proved that school food reform was an issue that resonated all over the world.
In addition to public food provisioning I am exploring three other food systems, namely: (i) supermarket systems (ii) community food systems and (iii) urban food systems. The supermarket study was part of a BRASS Centre project called Greening the Grocers, which I am doing with Pam Robinson of Birmingham University. The community food system study was funded by the Plunkett Foundation under its Making Local Food Work programme, a project that also involves Tim Crabtree and Roberta Sonnino. Finally, the urban food research is currently a labour of love as I have not yet sought research funding because I decided to invest my time in engaging with urban food pioneers - like Bristol, Brighton, Manchester and Plymouth - who have led the way in the design of urban food strategies in the UK. I was very fortunate to be invited to speak at the conference to launch the Sustainable Food Cities Network in October 2011, an initiative organized by the Soil Association and hosted by Bristol City Council.
The urban food focus builds on and complements the Sustainable Food Planning Group, the thematic group that I coordinate under the auspices of the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP). Three very successful annual conferences have been held thus far - in Almere, Brighton and Cardiff. The main output of this work to date is Sustainable Food Planning: evolving theory and practice, a book edited by Andre Viljoen and Han Wiskerke and published in 2012 by Wageningen University Press. I hope and believe that this AESOP network can help academic and professional planners to re-imagine their roles and responsibilities in the food system, a system with which they have signally failed to engage until recently.
To complement my academic work on sustainable food systems I am actively involved in the world of food policy in my capacity as a member of: (i) the Food Ethics Council (ii) the Food and Farming Advisory Panel of the Welsh Government and (iii) the Bristol Food Policy Council.
3. Devolution / Governance/ Territorial Politics
My interest in democratic devolution (as opposed to the more restrictive form of administrative devolution) grew out of my work on regional development in the EU. As we explored the vast array of institutional arrangements which made up 'the regional milieu' in Europe, it became clear that the capacity to design and deliver one's own strategy, and the ability to act on locally acquired knowledge without having to secure permission from remote and often indifferent central government departments, was a potential institutional asset for regional economic development. Devolution, in this view, could have a democratising as well as developmental impact: politically, it can help to broaden and deepen democratic structures by creating new democratic spaces in otherwise centralised states; and it has the potential to make a positive contribution to development to the extent that it genuinely empowers local knowledge. For all these reasons I take a particular interest in the principle of subsidiarity (that is, the decentralisation of power to the lowest level that can deploy it effectively).
I have sought to address these issues through public campaigns and through my publications. On the campaign front, I was the chairperson of YES FOR WALES, the pro-devolution campaign in the 1997 Welsh referendum. On the publications front, the most direct exploration of the promise and the practice of democratic devolution is the book Redesigning Democracy: The Making of the Welsh Assembly, which I co-authored with the late Geoff Mungham, one of the funniest guys I've ever known.
Throughout this work I have tried to explore the tensions between subsidiarity and solidarity (the age-old tension between democracy and equality) because devolution creates threats as well as opportunities. Without solidarity societies would degenerate into an autarchy of the rich. Without subsidiarity they would mutate into centralised, remote and impervious bureaucracies. In my view these two principles - solidarity and subsidiarity - are equally essential for a civilised and sustainable society. Hence the dilemma is not to choose between them but, rather, to design robust governance mechanisms which allow us to resolve the tensions which are inevitably generated when they enjoy parity of esteem.
These tensions are especially acute in the context of a multi-level polity like the European Union, where there are at least four levels of governance: local, regional, national and supra-national. As I argued in a Wilton Park report (A Europe of the Regions? The Multi-Level Polity and Subsidiarity in the EU), a multi-level polity raises pressing questions about how one secures social and spatial justice and about how one resolves inter-jurisdictional disputes because it seems tailor-made for passing the buck: each level is keen to claim the credit for success and each is equally keen to absolve itself of failure. The old adage captures it perfectly: success has many parents, but failure is an orphan.
The UK is generally thought to be a stable territorial entity (which is no mean feat given its multi-national character and its southern-centric English bias), but territorial political tensions are never far from the surface. While Scottish nationalism garners most of the media attention, because it could trigger the "Break-up of Britain", there are other territorial narratives competing for political attention - like localism, regionalism and city-regionalism for example. I explored these different territorial narratives in The Polycentric State, which was published in Regional Studies in 2007.
Territorial affiliations and identities were supposed to disappear according to early versions of modernization theory, where they were seen as cultural residues destined to be dissolved in the gastric juices of capitalist modernity and liberal democracy, supposedly its natural bedfellow. Far from disappearing, territorial politics is alive and well in the global north and the global south. What is equally disconcerting for modernization theory is the fact liberal democracy has not been the natural political analogue of capitalist development. The (apparent) success of authoritarian state capitalism in China and Russia suggests that the link between capitalism and democracy is more tenuous than we care to imagine and the variants of capitalism are more numerous than the Varieties of Capitalism literature implies.
I have been trying to understand these complex issues of comparative political economy in the context of a study of Skolkovo, ostensibly Russia's answer to Silicon Valley on the outskirts of Moscow. The outcome of this study is Development by Decree: The Limits of Authoritarian Modernisation in the Russian Federation, a paper co-authored with Nadir Kinossian.
The territorial tensions in the Russian Federation, and I would suggest in China too, will not be resolved until the regions and stateless nations are empowered to choose their own political system. In both countries, an enormous effort is being made by the central state to maintain the territorial integrity of the system as it is presently constituted, which means these countries are less stable than they might appear.
4. Regeneration / Social Enterprise / Mutualism/ Cooperation
Ever since I arrived back in Wales in 1989 I have been consistently struck by the stubbornly high levels of social and economic deprivation in the South Wales Valleys (not that Brighton or Cardiff are without their chronically deprived areas). But coming from Rhigos in the Cynon Valley, I have a strong personal interest in the fate of these communities. The noxious cocktail of deprivation, and what is to be done about it, ebbs and flows in Welsh politics. One of the biggest debates held on the subject was held in Neath in 1992, organised by Peter Hain, the local MP, in association with the social democratic Friedrich Ebert Foundation of Germany. To stimulate the debate Peter Hain asked me to prepare a report, which subsequently appeared as Rebuilding Our Communities: A New Agenda For The Valleys (Friedrich Ebert Foundation, 1992), a report I co-authored with Adam Price (who is now an Assembly Member and the Economic Spokesperson for Plaid Cymru).
The problems we identified over twenty years ago - social, economic, environmental, political, cultural and cognitive - appear as bad today as they were then. If anything the problems are getting worse because the continuing economic decline of West Wales and the Valleys is now sufficiently serious for us to speak of a developmental crisis in this region.
In recent years politicians and policy-makers have begun to accept that past policies have not worked. Part of the reason for past failures - aside from lack of resources - is that the design and delivery of regeneration policy rarely acknowledged or tapped local knowledge in the targeted communities, hence community involvement was marginal at best. Today's regeneration policies certainly contain all the right rhetoric - partnership working, bottom-up strategy, capacity-building, local ownership etc - but this rhetoric often conceals as much as it reveals and robust evidence-based policy evaluation can shed light on this issue.
For my own part I am particularly interested in the 'citizen's science' approach to regeneration, where local people are directly involved in selecting the indicators and in collecting the data which will ascertain whether a project has enhanced the sense of well-being in a community. This approach, pioneered by the New Economics Foundation, helps to break down the debilitating barriers between regeneration professionals and the communities which are the 'targets' of regeneration programmes. This is an important part of the process which interests me most of all - namely the learning-by-doing process through which communities learn to become self-managing communities. Arguably, this could be conceived as the ultimate form of devolution, a form of civic devolution, in which communities assume more responsibility for governing themselves. I believe that mutualism offers solutions that we have barely begun to explore in a serious way.
Of course the danger here is that governments might be tempted to view this process as a means of abdicating responsibility for the plight of problematical or deprived communities. All the more reason, then, for communities which wish to explore the self-managing road to ensure that their powers and resources are equal to their newly devolved responsibilities. Self-managing communities will need access to funds, training and a wide array of expertise and I like to think that universities can begin to play a more benign role in supporting such communities than they have in the past.
Having been failed by the market and the state, our most deprived communities need to build up their own assets through community-based social enterprises. I sought to make the case for community enterprise in The Collective Entrepreneur, a report commissioned by the Charity Bank and Community Housing Cymru and co-authored with Adam Price. We argued that social enterprises needed a smart state not a shrunken state to realize their potential, an argument that runs completely counter to the conventional political wisdom in Britain today, where a pre-Keynesian mantra would have us believe that austerity budgets are the best route to sustainable economic growth. Our report sought to demonstrate, on empirical and theoretical grounds, that this mantra, while it may serve other purposes, does not serve the cause of our most deprived communities, all of which have an above-average dependence on the public sector.
My public engagement work in this field has covered international and local assignments. I have worked for the European Commission and the OECD and, in 2002-2003, I acted as the advisor to the House of Commons select committee inquiry on regional disparities in the UK (the outcome of which was the select committee report Reducing Regional Disparities in Prosperity). As Dean of Engagement for Cardiff University many of my engagement activities concern the University's Flagship Engagement Projects which cover Community Journalism, City-Regions, Wales for Africa and Community Engagement in Cardiff and Merthyr.
- Making Local Food Work. Forecast for the Future: Scaling Up the Community Food Sector. Research by Cardiff University for the Making Local Food Work Programme
- Delivering Sustainability: The Creative Procurement of School Food in Italy and the UK (ESRC)
- Home Grown: The New Era of School Feeding (World Food Programme)
- Local Food in a Global Context (ESRC Research Seminar Series)
- Going Local? Regional innovation strategies and the new agri-food paradigm (ESRC)
- Social Innovation, Governance and Community Building (European Commission)
- Territorial Impact of EU R & D Policy (European Commission)
- Steel Communities Study: Implications for Employment, Learning and Regeneration (Welsh Assembly Government)
- The Welsh Assembly and the Governance of Economic Development (ESRC)
- Innovation and Quality in the Food Chain: Strengthening the Regional Dimension (ESRC)


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Awards announced for Schiff Fellows, Undergraduate Research programs
Winners of the Jerome A. Schiff Undergraduate Fellows and the Undergraduate Research programs for the 2012-2013 academic year have been announced.
To be named a Schiff fellow, sophomores, juniors or seniors together with a faculty sponsor apply to perform an innovative research or pedagogical project. Each fellow receives a $2,000 stipend and their mentor receives a $500 stipend toward his or her own research.
The program runs for a full academic year. Some summer work is possible in the case of special circumstances (i.e. faculty member on leave; student abroad for one semester). Students and mentors participate in panel discussions and a work-in-progress showcase each year. Additional programming for student fellows may be coordinated within departments (students often present their work in the department, as well as to a larger campus audience).
The following students were named 2012-2013 fellows:
Dan Boyle '14, biochemistry and neuroscience
With Susan Lovett (biology)
"A Project Lab Module: Linker-Scanning Insertion of GFP into DnaA"
Anna Khazan '13, environmental studies
With Joseph Allen and Laura Goldin (environmental studies)
"Polyfluorinated Compounds in Commercial Airplanes: Assessing Occupational Exposure for Flight Attendants"
Laura Kim '13, economics and business
With Raphael Schoenle (economics)
"Teaching Macroeconomics After the Financial Crisis"
Jennifer Mandelbaum '14, HSSP and women's and gender studies
With Sara Shostak (sociology)
"From the Garden to the Plate: Community Garden Education as Primary Prevention of Childhood Obesity"
Leah Naghi '14, biology
With Chandler Fulton and Elaine Lai (biology)
"Life with Nami: Uncovering the Genetic Secrets of Naegleria minor"
Jessica Podhorcer '15, history and English
With Charles McClendon (fine arts)
"The Art of Medieval England"
Rocky Reichman '13, psychology
With Susan Dibble (theater arts)
"Playing for Survival"
Rebecca Richman '13, psychology
With Mick Watson (psychology)
"Rethinking "Teva" at Camp: Crafting a Collectivist Program for Environmental Consciousness"
Sara Shahanaghi '14, economics and math
With Adam Jaffe (economics)
"Education Economics: Links between Current Literature and Policy Questions"
Abby Vigderman '13, psychology and neuroscience
With Angela Gutchess (psychology and neuroscience)
"Relating Information to the Self Relies on Autobiographical Memory"
Honorable mentions:
Lien Phung '13 (biochemistry)
Melanie Steinhardt '13 (classical studies)
Amanda Winn '13 (biology)
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) funds research projects for students during the summer or for an academic semester in all disciplines. To apply for a URP, a student must have a faculty mentor who will oversee the student's research project. URPs can also provide helpful funding to students who are completing a senior thesis.
The amount of the award varies based on the URP committee's assessment. Summer awards often cover summer housing.
The following students received URP awards:
Rachel Basse '13 (mathematics, linguistics)
With Sheldon Joyner
"A Nonstandard Approach to the Prime Number Theorem"
Breanna Beberman '13 (chemical biology, biology)
With Christine Thomsas
"Observing Ghanaian Human-Animal Interactions: A Pictorial Essay"
Michael Chi '13 (biology)
With Leslie Griffith
"The Effects of Social Enrichment in Larvae on Adult Drosophila Melanogaster Sleep Behavior"
Philip Gallagher '14 (politics)
With Wendy Cadge
"The Role of Hospital Chaplains in Psychiatric Facilities"
Alice Gelman '13 (psychology, classical studies)
With Jozsef Fiser
"Validating Visual Research: The Replication of Visual Learning and Top-down Modulation of Cortical Dynamics Experiments in Rats"
Jae Jung '15 (neuroscience)
With Michael Rosbash
"Circadian Response under Stress in Drosophila"
Eve Markvardt '13 (anthropology)
With Sarah Lamb
"Russian Female Minority in Helsinki Area: Beyond Stigmatization and Stereotyping"
Chama Mechtaly '15 (IGS, neuroscience)
With Chandler Rosenberger
"A Comparison of the Level of Integration of the Jewish and Muslim Immigrants from the Maghreb Region in France and an Analysis of theRelationship between the Two Communities"
Kori Perten '13 (creative writing, English)
With Olga Broumas
"Poetry: Healing Through the Body and the Mind"
Alexander Hall Sheehan '13 (psychology, East Asian studies)
With Angela Gutchess
"A New Way of Detecting and reacting to Change: Does Asking Why Matter?"
Marisa Turesky '13 (anthropology, women's and gender studies)
With Janet McIntosh
"Who Drives the Tractor: How Technology Influences Women's Farms in the Netherlands"
Rosanna Veggeberg '13 (neuroscience)
With Michael Rosbash
"Circadian vs. Sleep Controlled Plasticity of s-LNsv Nuerons in Drosophila Melanogaster"
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Cutting the junk from your diet is the first step to weight loss. But sometimes, the healthy foods you swap in are surprisingly high in fat and calories. That's why serving size matters—even when it comes to fruits, nuts, yogurt, and salads.
So stop sabotaging your diet, and follow our guide to healthy, but sneaky, foods. You'll also get advice on diet-friendly swaps and serving sizes, making it easier to indulge in meals that are truly guilt-free.
Health.com: Best Snacks for Weight Loss
This superfood is packed with good-for-you nutrients and antioxidants, as well as belly-filling fiber and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. But if your goal is to lose weight, you'll need to watch your intake. Avocados are high in fat and calorically dense. One serving size is about 1/5 of an avocado, and clocks in at 50 calories, and a single avocado can deliver more than 350 calories. This means that the small bowl of guacamole you enjoy so much is more than a snack—it's actually getting closer to a whole meal.
Get it guilt-free: Just watch your portions!
Red wine
People who consume moderate amounts of red wine (and other types of alcohol, too) may be at reduced risk for heart disease, Alzheimer's, certain types of cancers, and even weight gain. The key word: moderation. A 5-ounce serving is about 130 calories.
Get it guilt-free: Beware fishbowl-sized glasses, which make you more likely to overpour. Pour your wine into a measuring cup, and then dump it into your glass to see what a serving looks like in your glassware.
Health.com: 13 Comfort Foods That Burn Fat
Dark chocolate contains disease-fighting polyphenols and has even been associated with weight loss—if you don't eat too much of it, that is. An ounce of dark chocolate packs in 155 calories and 9 grams of fat, 5 of it saturated.
Get it guilt-free: Snack on dark chocolate that contains a high percentage of cacao—that means it's less sugary. Have just a couple squares at a time.
Nuts are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamin E, and fiber—but they're also high in calories. A quarter-cup of almonds, for example, contains 132 calories. It's all too easy to eat them by the handful, like popcorn.
Get it guilt-free: Measure out a serving rather than eating straight from the container.
Health.com: Best and Worst Nuts for Your Health
Trail mix
Nuts, dried fruits, and oats—what could be so fattening about that? Some store-bought brands pack in ingredients like honey, added sugar, and chocolate and can set you back hundreds of calories. Plus, as you already learned, nuts are high in fat.
Get it guilt-free: Make your own trail mix and limit yourself to a quarter-cup serving.
Dried fruit
Dried fruits are just normal fruits that have had the water taken out of them. So, a cup of dried fruit packs five to eight times more calories and sugar than a cup of the fresh stuff. Here's some perspective: a cup of fresh grapes is 60 calories, while a cup of raisins is a whopping 460.
Get it guilt-free: Go for fresh fruit whenever possible. Use dried fruit sparingly as a garnish, not as a snack.
What could go wrong with a frosty glass of blended fruit, veggies, and ice? When they're made with ingredients like chocolate, peanut butter, frozen yogurt, or flavored syrups and served in huge cups, then they quickly become a sneaky source of added calories. Some are no healthier than a milkshake!
Get it guilt-free: To prevent your blended beverage from becoming a calorie bomb, it should contain nothing other than fresh or unsweetened frozen fruit, ice, plain yogurt, and unsweetened milk.
Health.com: 26 Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Gluten-free packaged foods
If you have a gluten intolerance, then you must drop wheat, barley, and rye from your diet to stay healthy. But gluten-free products aren't necessarily diet-friendly. Gluten-free packaged foods often replace regular flour with cornstarch and brown rice flour, which are more calorically dense.
Get it guilt-free: Whether or not you're on a gluten-free diet, you should try to eat as many whole, natural foods as possible, and limit your intake of heavily processed foods.
30 Healthy Foods That Could Wreck Your Diet originally appeared on Health.com.


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BTC BRIEF: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Remain Critical to Jobless Workers
By Alexandra Forter Sirota
BTC Director
May 2011
- North Carolina faces a shortfall of 466,523 jobs as of April 2011 due to the jobs lost since the start of the Great Recession and the continued growth of the working‐age population.
- The lack of jobs available to North Carolina workers has driven unemployment to the highest level of the past four recessions. The average duration of unemployment spells experienced by North Carolina's workers has increased from 13.7 weeks in December 2007 to 18.2 weeks in April 2011.1
- In April 2011, 37,000 unemployed workers in North Carolina lost their extended benefits, with an estimated 2,100 workers added to that number every week. Job loss affects all counties, and the loss of extended benefits impacts workers in every county.
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Views of the Tea Party movement are at their lowest point ever, with voters for the first time evenly divided when asked to match the views of the average Tea Party member against those of the average member of Congress. Only eight percent (8%) now say they are members of the Tea Party, down from a high of 24% in April 2010 just after passage of the national health care law.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 30% of Likely U.S. Voters now have a favorable opinion of the Tea Party. Half (49%) of voters have an unfavorable view of the movement. Twenty-one percent (21%) are undecided.Click here for reuse options!
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The pancreas is a long, flat, pear-shaped organ that sits behind the stomach. It makes enzymes that help to break down food for use by the body. The enzymes pass from the pancreas through a duct to the small intestine.
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that occurs suddenly, then passes after treatment.
Pancreatitis may be caused by a number of conditions such as:
- Blockage of the ducts from:
- Gallstones
- Cancer growth
- Diseases of the small intestine
- Alcohol
- Surgery or trauma to the pancreas
- Certain medications, such as those that treat cancer
- Poor blood flow to the pancreas
- Complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography—procedure to treat or diagnose problems of the pancreas
The enzymes are normally not active in the pancreas. Inflammation can turn on the enzymes in the pancreas which can damage the inside of the pancreas.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase the risk of having acute pancreatitis include:
- Alcohol abuse
- Family history of pancreatitis
- Personal history of previous acute pancreatitis
- Congenital conditions, such as pancreas divisum
- HIV or other viral infections, such as mumps or hepatitis B
- Bacterial and parasitic infections
- Hypertriglyceridemia—high blood triglyceride levels
- Certain medications, such as those that treat high blood pressure
- Pancreatic cancer
- Hyperlipidemia—high blood fat levels
- Hypercalcemia—high blood calcium levels
- Cystic fibrosis
- Scorpion bite
- Exposure to certain toxins because of work duties or environment
Symptoms may start once or occur many separate times. A flare ups of symptoms is known as an attack.
Symptoms may include:
Severe pain in the center of the upper abdomen:
- Pain may spread into the upper back
- Pain is often made worse by eating, walking, or lying down on your back
- Nausea and vomiting
- Low grade fever
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes
- Rarely, shock—a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues don't receive adequate blood or fluids
Untreated acute pancreatitis may progress into chronic pancreatitis. This is a more serious condition that can lead to permanent damage of the pancreas.
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor may ask about your alcohol habits and what medications you take. Blood tests will help to make the diagnosis. Certain enzymes are much higher in the blood with acute pancreatitis.
The doctor may also need to take images of the pancreas. The images can show changes to the pancreas, gallstones, or duct blockages. Images may be taken with:
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Abdominal CT scan
- Abdominal MRI scan
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
The doctor will use information from all of the tests to make a diagnosis.
Treatment will depend on the severity of the attack and what is causing it. For example, if medication is the cause, your doctor may simply change the medication or the dose.
In most cases, acute pancreatitis will pass in a few days with proper care. Most will have no lasting damage. Treatment includes:
The pancreas will begin to work anytime food and drink is taken. To allow the pancreas to fully rest, you will not be allowed to eat or drink. Fluid and nutrition can be given by IV to support you during this time. Pancreatitis can also cause an imbalance in other enzymes and insulin. The medical team will give you medications to help manage these side effects until the pancreatitis has passed.
Severe pancreatitis may take a few weeks to fully heal. A special liquid may be needed to give you better nutrition during recovery. The fluid is passed through a tube that is inserted into your nose and passed down into your stomach.
If treatment is needed for the cause of your pancreatitis, it will be done while you are in the hospital.
Surgery may be needed:
- For severe cases that do not respond well to rest
- To treat underlying conditions
Surgical options include:
- Percutaneous catheter drainage—thin tubes are inserted into the abdomen to drain fluid from the pancreas.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ECRP)—To remove gallstones or open any collapsed ducts.
- Cholecystectomy—To remove the gallbladder. Will also reduce your chance of getting acute pancreatitis again.
- Necrosectomy—Removal of dying or dead pancreatic tissue. .
To help reduce your chance of getting acute pancreatitis, take these steps:
- Limit intake of alcohol to a maximum of 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women.
- If you have hyperlipidemia, restrict your intake of fat and follow your doctor's treatment plan to lower your lipids.
- Increase your vegetable consumption.
- Increase your activity level to help lose excess weight. Aim for 30 minutes per day on most days of the week.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up to date. This includes mumps, rubella hepatitis B, and varicella.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit. Smoking can irritate the pancreas.
- Avoid fatty meals. High amounts of fat intake put extra stress on the pancreas.
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Aged for a minimum of five years in charred, white oak barrels, this Wyoming Bourbon is distilled and aged in Kirby, Wyoming, where temperatures fluctuate from sub-zero in the winter to 130+ in the summer.
This special blend of rye whiskeys, which was awarded 93 points from Tasting Panel Magazine, was aged in oak barrels that previously contained vermouth and syrah.
This first-of-its-kind bourbon is made with malted barley that has been exposed to peat smoke.
Crafted from 100% corn, each of American Born moonshines is made in the distinctively Southern tradition.
Sugarlands Shine Root Beer Moonshine will bring you right back to the soda stand of your childhood. It is simple, almost bubbly, and has the perfect touch of sweetness. This moonshine was awarded the Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Sugarlands Shine Mint Condition Peppermint Moonshine is a 100 proof peppermint moonshine that meets the palate with a bright splash and was awarded the Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Butterscotch Gold brings out tastes of brown sugar, caramel, and vanilla that will remind you of your grandma's secret candy stash. The taste of hazelnut mixes with a lingering cream flavor make for a finish you won't want to end. It won Platinum and Silver Medals at the SIP & San Francisco World Spirits Competition respectively.
Blockader's Blackberry Moonshine blends the natural flavors of ripe berries with the floral fragrances of honeysuckle and lavender that uniformly flows across the tongue for a long, nectarous finish. This shine also mixes well with your favorite cocktails.
Sugarlands Shine Old Fashioned Lemonade Moonshine meets the tongue with a lively citrus zest that warmly gives way to the sweetness of fresh lemonade, finishing with a vibrant bite of summer sunshine.
Sugarlands Shine Southern Sweet Tea Moonshine buttons down a balanced mixture of two traditional southern beverages: sweet tea and moonshine.
Sugarlands Shine Blueberry Muffin Moonshine tastes like newly picked blueberries buried in a freshly baked pastry with a nose of candied lemon peel and is part of the "Outlandish Series."
Sugarlands Shine Peanut Butter and Jelly Moonshine proves you're never too old to enjoy PB&J! It starts with the fruity burst of concord grape jelly. It is quickly balanced by the familiar crunch of chunky peanut butter and ends with a bright moonshine finish and is part of the "Outlandish Series."
Maple Bacon moonshine allows you to enjoy the best part of breakfast at any time of the day!
Aged for a minimum of eight years, this straight rye whiskey is bottled at barrel proof of 122.2.
This 15-year-old rye was finished for six months in White Oak barrels harvested on the WhistlePig farm in Vermont.
This farm-to-bottle rye whiskey is made with ultra-rare, 100 percent California native Merced Rye.
Introduced in 2015, this whisky is made from a mash of 90% rye — making it the first rye whisky ever produced by the esteemed Canadian distillery and was named the "2016 World Whisky of the Year" by Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
This Scotch whisky pays tribute to the bourbon industry, and is aged 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in new American Oak casks.
Originally crafted by master tea blenders from Aberdeen in 1879, this whisky has returned to its roots with a new fantastic blend at an unbelievable price.
This rich, intense whisky from The Macallan takes its name after the distillery's six pillars and is part of The Macallan's 1824 Master Series.
Blended from whiskies aged at least 40 years, this whisky earned a 94 point rating from Whisky Advocate, which called it a "work of genius."
Aged for twelve years in bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks, this whisky is the signature malt of one of the most beloved Scotch distilleries.
This blended whisky, aged 8-10 years in first-fill Oloroso Sherry casks, scored a 92 point rating from Whisky Advocate.
This new whisky, the oldest ever released by the 21-year-old distillery, is a new fixture in Arran's core range.
Aged for a quarter century in sherry-seasoned oak casks from Jerez, Spain, Macallan 25 is one of the rare creations to have received a perfect 100 point rating from the Beverage Testing Institute.
Served at the 1969 and 1989 Presidential Inaugural Dinners, the recipe for Usquaebach Old Rare Scotch Whisky dates back to the 1700s.
This innovative single malt from Glenfiddich is aged using a special Solera Vatting technique, which is unique to whisky maturation. A 2014/2015 Gold winner at The Scotch Whisky Masters (The Spirits Business Awards).
Hennessy remains synonymous with cognac to this day. "It was in 1859, the Prince of Wales, later King George IV of Great Britain, requested that Hennessy create a "very superior old pale cognac," a designation now used across the entire industry."
This smooth cognac is a blend of 45 different eaux-de-vie, 'aged in barrels used by Hennessy for at least five years.'
Distilled twice in a hybrid pot still, this moonshine is infused with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Newly released, this 18-year-old single malt Irish Whiskey contains whiskey that was finished in Madeira, Oloroso, and Port casks.
This 10-year-old Irish whiskey, which is made on Dublin's famous Trinity Street, dates back to 1779 and was the very first whiskey to be trademarked.
This authentic, blended Irish whiskey is aged at least four years in ex-bourbon barrels.
This 15-year-old Irish Whiskey was aged in special ex-rum casks never before used by Tullamore DEW Distillery.
Named the #3 whisky in the world by the 2016 Whisky Bible, Midleton's Dair Ghaelach represents the first time an Irish whisky from the Midleton Distillery has been aged in virgin casks crafted from Irish oak.
Silver Cloud starts with the subtle and authentic sweetness of fresh Tennessee white corn and cane sugar then steadies itself into a soft, uniform flow and finishes with a crisp and polished kick familiar to shine drinkers everywhere helping it earn a Platinum Medal ("Best in Class") at the 2014 SIP Awards.
Sugarlands Shine Jim Tom's Unaged Rye Moonshine maintains an earthy balance between spicy rye and toasted grains, yet packs a potent enough punch to keep you sipping awarding it the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This moonshine is part of the "Legends Series" featuring the recipe of Jim Tom Hedrick from the television show "Moonshiners" on the Discovery Channel.
An exquisite invention from the hills of Tennessee filling your nose with nutmeg, allspice, and apple pastries. Golden delicious and gala apples engulfed in spicy rye delight the palate of this 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Silver Medal winner. This moonshine is part of the "Legends Series" featuring the recipe of Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes from the television show "Moonshiners" on the Discovery Channel.
Sugarlands Shine Tickle's Dynamite Cinnamon Moonshine starts out sweet and ends with some heat, and was awarded the Silver Medal at the 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This moonshine is part of the "Legends Series" featuring the recipe of Steve Tickle from the television show "Moonshiners" on the Discovery Channel.
Sugarlands Shine Mark Rogers' American Peach Moonshine tastes like wild, sweet nectar from sun ripened peaches with mighty bite and balance and was awarded the Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This moonshine is part of the "Legends Series" featuring the recipe of Mark Rogers from the television show "Moonshiners" on the Discovery Channel.
Appalachian Apple Pie serves up zesty taste of fresh green apples between two layers of shortbread. The 50 proof spirit bucks the red apple trend commonly found in back woods moonshine. The fresh snap of green apple is rounded out by a smooth caramel sweetness. It earned a Gold Medal at the 2014 San Diego International Spirits Competition.
This whisky was aged exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels, and is the first-ever cask strength release from Kilchoman.
This brand-new whisky from Laphroaig was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels, quarter casks and Oloroso Sherry hogsheads.
Made from a mash of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, Bulleit Rye was named the world's best rye whiskey at the 2014 Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
Kings County Chocolate Whiskey is made by steeping Kings County Moonshine in artisan cacao husks sourced from the Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory in Brooklyn. The chocolate and moonshine rest together for just over a month, giving the moonshine a deep mahogany color and an aroma of dark chocolate.
Handcrafted by Crown Royal's Master Blender Andrew MacKay, this whisky earned a perfect score from Wine Enthusiast.
This single cask bourbon, which is made from a four-grain mashbill and earned the Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2013, was bottled at a robust 114 proof without the use of chill filtration.
Aged for 35 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, only 1,254 bottles of this outstanding whisky have been released worldwide.
This stellar whisky was aged for over two decades in a combination of ex-bourbon American oak casks and ex-Oloroso sherry butts.
Aged for 43 years in just two American ex-bourbon casks, this single malt whisky is the oldest vintage in Balblair's U.S. range.
Aged for over a quarter century exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, this is the newest release from Glenfiddich, one of the most esteemed Speyside distilleries.
"We want to take these things and push them in a new direction," Hofmann continues. "We're playing by the same rules as those in Scotland — it's the same four ingredients — but there's so much that's untapped. We do not want to replicate. We want to make an American single malt." - Master Distiller Matt Hofmann
Aged in Kentucky for a minimum of four years, this bourbon is crafted in homage to J.R. Ewing, one of the most popular characters in the hit television series Dallas.
Aged for 12 years in oak casks and then finished for six to nine months in Oloroso Sherry casks, this whisky earned the Gold Medal at the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
This cask strength Irish whiskey was awarded 94.5 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible.
This hard-to-find Japanese whisky comes from the country's smallest whisky distillery, and is distilled from barley specially-imported from Scotland.
This California bourbon, which is blended from just eight barrels per batch, won the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2014.
This full-bodied, flavor-packed whisky is a blend of whiskies distilled in the Highlands, Speyside, Lowland and Islay regions of Scotland.
Presented in a bottle designed by Laurent Hainaut, this single malt is the first release in the new range of Mortlach single malts.
The bourbon is crafted exclusively from New York corn, which is milled, mashed and fermented before being distilled through Facquet's 300-gallon copper pot still. Following distillation, Bootlegger Bourbon is matured in 5-gallon, charred American oak barrels for just over one year. Then, the bourbon is brought to proof and bottled by hand.
Aged for approximately three years, this bourbon is made from grains-to-glass in Denver.
Made with cinnamon, rock candy sugar and sour cherries, this spirit is a nostalgic representation of the original saloon era cocktail.
Aged for approximately four years and bottled at 100 proof, this rye whiskey is made by the newest distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
This limited-edition bourbon was aged for nearly a decade on land before being matured aboard a ship.
Aged for approximately six years, this bourbon is bottled at cask strength.
Tap Rye was finished with port wine, while Tap 357 was finished with Canadian maple syrup.
Aged for a minimum of four years in ex-bourbon casks, this Irish whiskey won the Gold Medal at the 2014 International Craft Spirits Competition.
This single malt Scotch whisky was crafted by finishing mature Oban Single Malt in small casks.
Crafted from a mash of 70% rye and 30% corn, this rye whiskey was just released.
Aged for 19 years in ex-American bourbon and ex-Spanish sherry casks, this rare Irish whiskey is then married together for an additional two years in madeira-infused casks.
This wine earned a score of earned a score of 96 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
This wine earned a score of earned a score of 97 points from Wine Enthusiast.
Aged for up to 16 years, this blend of bourbon and rye whiskey is finally being re-released after years as one of High West's hardest to find and most desired whiskies.
Previously available exclusively at the distillery, this bourbon was extra-aged and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Inspired by the tool used to remove the top layer of peat, Flaughter whisky picked up a Silver medal at the 2014 International Spirits Challenge.
This Tennessee whisky is crafted from 10 barrels, all aged 10-12 years and personally selected by Master Distiller John Lunn.
Distilled from malted barley and flavored with hops, this limited edition whiskey represents a new experiment from one of the most adventurous craft distilleries.
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This is indeed an odd murder-for-hire story. Plant City cops say James Jules Pepe, a high school history teacher, tried to hire a hitman to kill another teacher, Robert Meredith, a social studies teacher he used to work with but transferred to another district high school, reports the Tampa Bay Times in St. Petersburg. Apparently Pepe thinks that life is cheap: Cops say he was willing to pay a whooping $2,000 for the hit. Pepe has taught at the Hillsborough County Schools for 28 years. What caused the bad blood between the two teachers?
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LocationSt. Cloud, MN
25064 Augusta Drive
St Cloud, MN 56301
New 2018 Prime Time RV Crusader LITE 27RK
As you enter this Crusader LITE 27RK fifth wheel by Prime Time Manufacturing, you will see that the kitchen is located in the rear.
To the left of the entrance there is a slide with a dinette and entertainment center, TV, and overhead cabinets.
In the rear kitchen area you will find, along the rear wall of the fifth wheel a pantry, refrigerator, and three burner range. The countertop continues to the roadside wall providing overhead storage for your pots and pans. An L-shaped counter provides additional work space and a double kitchen sink for easy cleanup.
A roadside slide out with theater seating for two and overhead cabinets is next to the hide-a-bed sofa along the interior wall. This makes a great space to visit with family and friends.
Stepping up the stairs, the bathroom is on your left. Inside the bathroom there is a toilet, a residential one piece shower with seat, linen storage, and a sink with medicine cabinet above.
In the front bedroom you will find a queen bed with nightstands and overhead cabinets along the front wall. A closet with drawers is located in the corner of the room allowing for more camping clothes, plus much more inside and outside this Crusader LITE!
- Advantage Package
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Stock# 461-18
Interior Color: Copper
|31 ft 11 in
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|Dry Weight
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|Cargo Weight
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|Fresh Water Capacity
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|Grey Water Capacity
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|Black Water Capacity
|35 gals
|Tire Size
|Furnace BTU
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|Available Beds
|Refrigerator Type
|Double Door
|Cooktop Burners
|Number of Awnings
|LP Tank Capacity
|30 lbs.
|Water Heater Capacity
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|Water Heater Type
|DSI Gas/Electric
|15000 btu
|Awning Info
|13' Electric
|Axle Count
|Number of LP Tanks
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Prime Time Manufacturing understands the critical elements of designing a winning recreational vehicle – floorplan, eye appeal, storage, and convenience. However, the true genius is in the details. Is every inch of storage space fully utilized? Is there adequate pantry space for both tall and short items? Where do you put your trash can? Does each feature maximize user comfort and convenience? Are the decors residential yet durable? We have spent years listening to customers talk about what they want in the "perfect" RV. Drawing on that feedback, countless hours are incorporated into dissecting every detail to fully maximize the enjoyment each of our models will provide. We are fanatical about design because we want to ensure that our RVs will EXCEED your expectations.
Prime Time Manufacturing chose to headquarter its operations in Wakarusa, Indiana, the center of northern Indiana's Amish community. This is an area where old world craftsmanship, traditional work ethics, and doing things the "right" way are still emphasized and valued. Our executive management team has over 100 years of manufacturing experience that allows Prime Time to engineer and build an RV that will withstand the test of time. Every unit we ship is put through a rigorous 65 point system inspection at our factory AND at your selling dealership to make sure your first camping adventure is memorable for all of the right reasons. Finally, we provide a comprehensive Emergency Roadside Assistance program for your additional safety, convenience, and peace of mind. For us, quality isn't just a slogan, it's our culture.
Prime Time Manufacturing is a division of Forest River, Inc, one of North America's largest producers of towable recreational products. Because of our tremendous corporate sales volume, we are able to leverage massive purchasing power to produce an RV with more features for the money than any other company in the industry. We also operate with extremely low overhead. You won't find Prime Time advertising in national trade magazines or traditional media sources – we rely on good old fashioned word of mouth advertising. Our dealers aren't rewarded with luxurious trips or outfitted with fancy wardrobes – they only get high quality, fast selling RVs that are priced lower than the competition. We understand that the purchase of your next RV is one of the most important decisions you will make and we are committed to giving you the best value for your hard earned dollar.
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Chao Chay Recipe (Vietnamese Vegetarian Rice Soup)
We just stored all the holiday decorations and a new celebration is already upon us. Tết, the Asian New year is coming up in two weeks! I haven't bought cherry blossom flowers yet or decorated the house with red, but I'll get to it soon. The other thing is that at the beginning of the year (Lunar calendar), it is auspicious to eat vegetarian food (ăn chay) on the last day of the previous year and first day of New Year. I recently made a delicious cháo bò (beef rice porridge), and I've created a vegetarian version to serve to the family.
Rice porridge is a typical Asian comfort food. I made this dish with tofu, carrots, daikon radishes, beech mushrooms and peas. Not only is it vegetarian, but it's also very healthy, which fits my New Year's resolution perfectly. I'm still trying to shed the extra baby weight! I'm going to be sharing a few Asian vegetarian dishes for you to try over the next few days, so come back soon!
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The Art of PersuasionLibrarian Normantis on Amber Ledge wants you to use the Neural Needler on the Imprisoned Beryl Sorcerer until he reveals the location of Lady Evanor.
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You see, the Kirin Tor code of conduct frowns upon our taking certain 'extreme' measures - even in desperate times such as these.
You, however, as an outsider, are not bound by such restrictions and could take any steps necessary in the retrieval of information.
Do what you must. We need to know where Lady Evanor is being held at once!
I'll just busy myself organizing these shelves here. Oh, and here, perhaps you'll find this old thing useful....
Well? Do you know where Lady Evanor is being held?
Excellent! It was crucial that we collect that intelligence.
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World Superbike has clarified its position after teams lodged a complaint against Aprilia for the team's use of a gear-driven camshaft motor during the practice session at the Phillip Island WSBK stop. Despite the fact that the gear-driven camshaft is a publicly available upgrade to the RSV4 motor, and was not specially outlawed in WSBK regulations, other teams in the paddock threw a fit when they got word that Aprilia was testing the motor while in Australia, and planned to use it in Portimao.
Not wanting to be on the wrongside of the rules, Aprilia refrained from using the technology at Portimao, but it looks like WSBK's clarification of Rule 2.4.8 would have left the Italian team in the clear, with a caveat.


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Obama has staked out a very dogmatic and inflexible position on class-warfare tax hikes and he obviously wants all of us to think only the "rich" will be impacted.
I think it's foolish to penalize investors, entrepreneurs, small business owners and other upper-income taxpayers. What nation, after all, has ever prospered by placing obstacles in front of those who create jobs? France? Don't make me laugh.
But I'm also amazed that anyone believes Obama isn't going to screw the middle class as well. The simple reality is that there aren't enough rich people to finance big government.
There are some honest folks on the left who admit that they want ordinary people on the chopping block.
- The New York Times endorsed higher taxes on the middle class in 2010.
- The then-House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer also gave a green light that year to higher taxes on the middle class.
- Earlier this year, MIT professor and former IMF official Simon Johnson argued that the middle class should pay more tax.
- The Washington Post also called for higher taxes on the middle class this year, as did Vice President Joe Biden's former economist.
- A New York Times columnist also called for broad-based tax hikes on the middle class this year.


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Step back in time to an era of flappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temperance workers, and real-life legends like Al Capone and Carry Nation. American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is the first comprehensive exhibition about the temperance movement and the unprecedented repeal of a constitutional amendment. View more than 100 rare artifacts, visit a recreated speakeasy and explore multimedia exhibits highlighting the 18th Amendment and the fashion, music, and culture of the Roaring 20s.
American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is presented by Anheuser-Busch, Ben E. Keith Company, and Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors and created by the National Constitution Center - Philadelphia, PA. Made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.
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"Where's the pie?" my grandmother-in-law would ask behind the screen door.
She was a little woman, close to 90 when we first met, feisty and hunched over with age and needing a walker. She'd ask the same thing every time I showed up on her front porch — the extent of her greeting — rather severe as she squinted and looked me over. She wouldn't open the door until I produced the pecan pie.
I couldn't tell whether she was serious or simply having a private joke at my expense. But it was the same every time.
I loved that woman. We would sit at her table over a slice of pie and a dollop of whipped cream to talk about cooking. Thelma Bowman was a professional cook back in the day — a working woman when many women stayed at home, and she ran the cafeteria at a public elementary school for years. We'd talk favorite recipes and working in various kitchens during her long career. After I switched my own career and decided to go to culinary school, she was one of my biggest mentors.
She loved my pecan pie, a special recipe I'd learned from my mother. When she passed, she left me a lifetime's worth of her cherished recipes, stored in a yellow Bakelite box.
The pie is simple enough. I whisk together some eggs and egg yolks — the yolks give the custard filling extra richness — and add some dark corn syrup and dark brown sugar, whisked in along with melted butter. I always add a touch of bourbon — the liquor enhances the flavors and gives the filling a little extra personality. Then I finish with pecans.
The filling is poured into a homemade pie shell and baked until done.
I make the pie now for my father-in-law every Christmas. Because my in-laws can no longer cook, I make the dinners and desserts whenever we come to visit (their own personal chef, they like to brag to all their friends). My father-in-law always looks forward to the pecan pie.
We'll have a slice with a dollop of whipped cream, as we talk and share family stories. Because stories are what keep history alive. Every bite I take, I think of my mother and my family, the family I've joined and Thelma. That is Christmas to me.


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Hear a live concert every Friday at 12noon ET from WXPN and NPR Music
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Born in the small town of Libertyville, Illinois, Reilly began his music career in the late '80s, securing gigs in
Chicago with The Drovers, The Eisenhowers, and Community 9. His eclectic tastes were evident from the beginning of
his career--from Celtic to punk rock to mixtures of blues and R&B, he had touched on a bit of everything. By the
early '90s, Reilly was retired and working odd jobs, including as a doorman and a cemetery worker. In 2001, Reilly
returned with a thrilling debut band album Salesman and Racists. His gritty voice and honest yet provocative lyrics
helped propel the album to positive reviews.
In 2003, Reilly and his band assumed the name the Ike Reilly Assassination and released two albums in subsequent years: Sparkle in the Finish (2004) and Junkie Faithful (2005). His fourth, the politically charged "We Belong To The Staggering Evening", came out in 2007, and was followed by the like-minded collection of street poetry taken from numerous demos,"Poison The Hit Parade" in 2008. Sprinkled in between the albums are a number of strong EPs, some just digital.
Reilly's latest, "Hard Luck Stories," is full of his characteristic rough rock and honest vocals. His songs are Bohemian poetry, putting tales of hard luck into song. As PopMatters reviewed the release, "...it's a very strong piece of work, filled with good yarns and catchy tunes."
Don't miss this free performance of Ike Reilly's this coming Friday, when he comes on stage for a Free at Noon show.
Website: http://www.ikereilly.net/
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Recent Release: Hard Luck Stories
Release Date: November 24, 2009
Label: Rock Ridge Music
Origin: Chicago, Illinois
A co-production of WXPN and NPR.org/music.
Made possible by support from XPN Members, and Comcast.
PARKING NOTICE and Directions
Due to the construction in the area, free parking is no longer available for XPN Free At Noon shows. Metered parking on 31st street is no longer available, and metered parking on Walnut Street is extremely limited as a result of the closure and reconstruction of the South Street Bridge, and the rerouting of traffic onto Walnut Street.
Public transportation to XPN Free At Noon is recommended. For more information on parking in the area visit World Cafe Live.
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When you come to XPN's Free At Noon Concerts, bring a can of food to support Philabundance, Delaware Valley's hunger relief organization. We have drop-off boxes to collect canned goods for the needy. Current priority items include: canned pasta, chili, beef stew, tuna, mac & cheese, ready to eat cereal, pork & beans/ baked beans, green beans, corn, fruit cocktail, creamy peanut butter and/ or grape jelly (plastic containers only), and boxed sugar. Thanks!
WXPN and NPR Music Live Friday Free At Noon Concert Archives Include:
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Lenovo unveiled another phone which most likely you won't be able to buy. The reason is simple – similarly to many of their products, it's a China-only device that won't make it to the Western hemisphere.
The new Lenovo A660 is the company's first waterproof mobile device and since it's IP67-certified, it can handle dust just as well. In addition, the A660 also comes with two SIM card slots, 4-inch WVGA Gorilla Glass display, 5-megapixel camera on the back, VGA front-facing one, 1GHz dual-core processor, 1500mAh battery, while Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is running the show. Price was not unveiled but we do know it will be available in few color options as you can see from the image below. Looks kinda nice, don't you think?
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Dan Mickle is in his second season as the head coach of the Spartan volleyball program.
In Mickle's first season, he coached two second-team all-CAC performers. Mickle also led the Spartans to the CAC tournament in his first season of work.
Coach Mickle brings a wealth of experience to the Spartan program. His vast playing experience has spanned two decades with both the indoor and outdoor game. He has a very unique managing and coaching style that fits well with the players, coaches and parents of the program.
Currently, Mickle is entering into his 14th year with Red Land volleyball. His coaching experience also includes five years with the Harrisburg Area Community College men's volleyball team, two years as coach and club director for Yorktowne Volleyball Club, 10 years with Soul Volleyball Club, three years coaching at the West Shore YMCA and six years coaching for the Keystone State Games.
Mickle was recently inducted into the inaugural class for the Hall of Fame at Harrisburg Area Community College. He was a four-time Mid-Penn Coach of the Year. In 2000, Mickle was a USAV Open Beach National Champion. He was also a USAV Robert Lindsay Award Recipient in 2008 and a gold medalist at the State games of America in 2009
Mickle has a multitude of playing experience. He was on the Harrisburg Area Community College team for two years. He competed on the USAV Adult team for 16 years, and the AVP/AVPNext team for two years. Mickle also competed on the Toyota Pro Beach team for 8 years. He was a 14-year member of the Keystone State Games and played in the State Games of America once.
A graduate of Red Land High School and Harrisburg Area Community College, Mickle is finishing up his bachelor's degree in Sports Management and Coaching at California University of Pennsylvania.
Mickle resides in New Cumberland with his wife Teri and two daughters, Morgan and Lily.
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The students in Melanie Berkmen's lab this summer share many things: bright eyes, eager young minds and lots and lots of bacteria.
Learning life lessons in the lab
The three Suffolk biochemistry students are hoping to be the first to test a theory of how the bacteria Bacillus subtilis "mates," or moves its genetic material. Their work is part of Berkmen's three-year National Science Foundation (NSF) funded study, which aims to answer this scientific question while providing promising young students with a hands-on research opportunity.
"One of the most important things students learn in the real-world lab environment is that things go wrong! Experiments fail. Results can be surprising. They need to learn how to adapt," explains Berkmen.
All scientists, including junior Matt Broulidakis, have learned this lesson the hard way at some point.
"It's so easy to contaminate something and ruin an entire experiment," says Broulidakis. "Working more independently in the lab has really opened my eyes to the small things that can either cause failures or lead to success."
Becoming full members of the scientific community
Broulidakis wants to parlay this summer's research experience into an internship at one of Boston's many biotech companies next year to further prepare for graduate school. His fellow students and lab members also plan to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Boston's uniquely vibrant scientific and medical communities.
Senior Georgeanna Morton has always been fascinated by forensic science. Recently she has focused on toxicology, marveling at the intricacies of poisons and their antidotes. With this summer's lab work under her belt – and a class in Toxicology coming up this year – Morton hopes to transition into a lab position in one of the many top-notch local hospitals when she graduates.
Kyle Swerdlow also wants to springboard from Berkmen's lab to a career in medicine. An aspiring surgeon, the junior knows the importance of practical research experience in increasing both his knowledge base and his qualifications for medical school.
"I've learned so much about working with scientific publications this summer, which is a crucial skill for a physician. We might even have the chance to publish this work," says Swerdlow.
Swerdlow had the opportunity to present research in front of an audience at the American Chemistry Society's national conference this year in San Diego. They all hope to attend similar events in the future, networking with peers and industry professionals.
Swerdlow relishes the fact that "being in an atmosphere with so many dedicated scientists facilitates [their] learning."
Berkmen agrees:
"The goal of this project really goes beyond the science. In the end, the skills these students hone this summer will help them get into top-tier graduate programs and careers in the biosciences."


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Diane Kruger: Gelson's Grocery Shopper!
Diane Kruger picks up a roasted chicken and some other groceries while browsing the aisles at Gelson's supermarket on Sunday (December 16) in Hollywood.
The week before, the 36-year-old actress was spotted planting a big kiss on her beau Joshua Jackson as the cute couple walked hand-in-hand and did some holiday shopping in Vancouver, Canada.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Diane Kruger
Diane will make her U.S. television series debut in an FX pilot titled The Bridge, which recently began filming. Look out for it next year!
FYI: Diane is wearing a J Brand leather jacket and rag & bone Harrow boots.


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General practitioner involvement in residential aged care is both a challenge and an opportunity to improve the quality of life of those in residential aged care. This publication provides a valuable resource for general practitioners.
As the number of older people increases in Australia, so too does the complexity of the management of chronic health concerns. As general practitioners, our challenge is to provide appropriate care of the highest quality to older people regardless of where they are living. General practitioners working collaboratively with other health providers play a key role in delivering high quality primary care to older people living in residential aged care settings.
Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities (Silver Book) aims to provide general practitioners, and other health professionals including residential aged care nurses, with a resource for delivering quality health care in residential aged care facilities. The overall content was developed and reviewed by a national taskforce of health professionals working across the aged care sector. In addition, general practitioners, consumer representatives and aged care experts provided valuable input and feedback.
This 4th edition builds on the excellent foundations provided in the previous three editions. The title remains the same, however there is a substantial amount of new content reflecting the increasing influence of technological developments including the internet. The clinical care section has been expanded. Two new sections provide an overview of the residential aged care sector, and organisational systems and tools for streamlining and integrating systems of care. There are increased opportunities for improving quality of care for residents by all members of the multidisciplinary team. Australian Government initiatives provide for general practitioners to carry out comprehensive medical assessments and contribute to residents' care plans. There is also provision for residential medication management reviews, and referrals to allied health and dental services. Advance care planning and access to new models for end of life care are also included; stressing the importance of the involvement of the resident, their family, and residential aged care facility staff.
This publication encourages collaboration between health professionals and provides suggestions for implementing systematic care involving residents, their general practitioners, residential aged care facility staff, families and other carers.
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We did it!
Congratulations to everyone who represented in a major way this past week as we obtained a unanimous vote in favor of our stadium project. It has been a long and winding road but we are now poised to take the final steps in creating a permanent home for the Quakes here in San Jose. I have never been prouder of Quakes Country than when we had hundreds of fans on their feet with huge "Build it Now!" signs as well as folks holding scarves. The showing of solidarity was inspiring for the ownership, front office, players, and everyone associated with the team.
I want to especially thank everyone who spoke on our behalf. The outpouring of positive stories was critical in demonstrating to the planning commission the amazing positive impact the Quakes have on the San Jose community. As one of the commissioners clearly stated, the show of support made an impact.
I wanted to explain the next steps so that everyone understands where we are going in the process. This coming week, we are spending a great deal of time with our construction team at Devcon. We will be laying out timelines for the construction drawings that need to be created. This is a significant seven-figure financial investment. These are the design documents that are used by the construction folks to actually build the stadium. They could not be finalized until we had the permit and understood exactly what we could build and what requirements that the city would have. That process is pretty intensive and I will know in the next week or two how long it will take to complete.
At the same time, we will be finalizing our financing plan now that we understand the use of the facility, its costs and the timing. All of these efforts will lead us to dates for a groundbreaking and an opening. While it's too early to say exactly when those will occur, we are aiming to break ground this year and open the stadium in 2013.
Thanks again for everyone's support. Many years from now once our stadium has been a longstanding pillar of the community and when we have many more MLS Cups (More than LA at that point), we will look back on Feb. 22, 2012 as one of the most important dates in the history of our club. On that date, we crossed the Rubicon and finally put the pieces together to make our home a reality. Certainly, more challenges remain until we open the stadium and tons of work needs to be done, but we should all take at least a small moment and savor this well-deserved victory that will long live in the annals of Quakes lore.
Dave Kaval
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Thank you to all the #SJEarthquakes fans who attended the planning commission meeting tonight. You made the difference #BuiltItNow— Dave Kaval (@QuakesPrez) February 23, 2012


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Jury Indicts Monticello Man for Threatening South Dakota Gov.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A Hughes County grand jury has indicted a Minnesota man for making threats against South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard and his family.
53-year-old William Becker, of Monticello, Minn., was indicted on two counts Tuesday. One count was for threatening Daugaard and the other was for threatening Daugaard's family.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Becker last week. They say he made the threats against the governor and his family by telephone on Sept. 20. Authorities are still searching for Becker.
Hughes County State's Attorney Kelly Marnette says it is standard procedure to ask for an indictment following an arrest warrant being issued.
The governor often receives threats, but Daugaard has said the ones allegedly made by Becker were very specific.
(Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved)