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Abhay is a multidimensional artist who is stepping into paintings world as Painter and preparing to come up with his Painting Exhibitions soon. Before coming up as a Painter identity, he is very successful Artist for Character design, Story boarding and Concept Development. When Animation started in India, Abhay worked under Animation Master Rammohan as a Trainee and got mastery over animation and soon become Animation Director and Directed many Projects in Animation field.
He worked as Concept Artist and illustrated Children's books, produced concept ideas at UTV Toon. Later on he turned to 2D animation which gave expression to his childhood fascination for sketches and all types of art in 2 dimensions. Moving further he entered into 3D Animation and started animating for commercials, TV shows, direct to DVD films and finally full length movies. Designated as an Animation Lead within 6 months of his animation career he worked on "Toad Patrol", "Dr. Disaster", "For better or for worse", "Bad Dog" , "Meena", "Kong" etc.
In 2002 designated as Animation Director at UTV Toons he worked on "Untalkative Bunny" 50 episodes as Animation Director / Character Animator. As Animation Director he also made successful transaction form traditional to Computer Animation - As 2D FLASH: - "Buss on maggie (Disney)", "CoconutFread" (Warner Bros.), "El-Tiger" (Nicklodean) CG Animation:- "Higgly Town Heros". As a Creative Director for Fruitless Short Film-Concept, Storyboard, Character Designing.
He also worked for CG Animation/Character development for "3 Pigs And A Baby" (DVD), "Tortoise Vs Hare" (DVD), "Goldilocks And The 3 Beards" (DVD).
As an Animation Director For Feature Animation Movies 'Space Chimps 2' Vanguard Animation, 'Chubbs Chubbs Save Xmas' Sony Pictures Animation, 'Koochie Koochie Hota Hai' Dharma Productions (Theater release soon).
Tinker Bell- Walt Disney Productions - Movie
Animation supervisor / Character Animator / CG Character Development Meena- Character Animator
Journey from Art to Animation and Animation to Art
Hi Abhay, Tell us how you landed up in Animation Field?
Transition from 2D Artist to 3D Artist? How you updated yourself?
How you become Animation Director?
Tell Us Difference between Role of an Animator and Animation Director?
Why Animation medium is becoming so popular? Why directors and producers are choosing this medium for projects?
How important story telling elements (character/props) are for animation?
Share Your Experience of Most Challenging Project in your career time and working culture in India.
Share your working experience as Feature Film Animation Director of coming up project.
What kind of correction or performance animator directors want from team or group working under him?
Turning Animation Director to Artist (Painter)! Why?
What are tips/tricks and suggestions for coming up artists or aspirants in field of animation?
How important training is for becoming animator?
Today Abhay is not only directing he also does mentoring for Life Drawing Classes for Animators and teaches Animation fundamentals of Art and specialisation to animation aspirants, rest of his time is passionately dedicate to Drawing and Painting. Abhay like to do Still Drawings and Oil Painting Portraits and Landscapes. His house's one area is dedicated to his passion for art and you find only one thing all over that's colours of life representing passion, art experience and calmness.
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Wall Paint
That fresh coat of bold paint on your living room walls could be giving you itchy eyes and headaches. The solvents and synthetic resins found in paint cause this, and oil-based paints are particularly problematic because they continue to release chemicals even after they dry. Keep windows open, allowing fresh air to circulate for a month after painting. Paint with low VOC (volatile organic compounds) levels spews fewer chemicals into the air, but it stills has the potential to bother you.
Carpet may feel nice on your feet, but dust mites find it to be the perfect place to set up camp. And they are there to stay—vacuuming every day won't get rid of them. Remove wall-to-wall carpeting in your home and instead, place small rugs that can be washed monthly to soften your floor. Dust mites love humidity, so make sure to keep the humidity in your house below 50 percent.
Morning Showers
People who only take a shower in the morning could be worsening their allergy symptoms. Pollen particles get on your body, hair, clothing and shoes and can prolong your allergy grief when you're inside. Leave your shoes at the door, toss your clothes in the laundry, and rinse off quickly in the shower when you get home from work or from being outside for an extended period of time.
House Plants
Those with intense seasonal allergies are allergic to at least one household plant, a Belgian study found. The allergens in plant sap can disperse into the air and create sniffling. Any potted plant in your home may do this, along with ficus, ivy, yucca, orchid, palm and fern varieties.
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Nickel is a rash trigger for up to 20 percent of women—and it's what most buttons on jeans are made of. This could cause a rash along your waistline that's itchy, red and blistery. To fix this, coat the button with clear nail polish, which a recent St. Louis University study found to be effective. You can also replace the buttons with plastic ones.
Your favorite scent could contain hundreds of chemicals that haven't been tested on humans. Those chemicals bond with the essential oils in perfumes and may irritate others who are sensitive to them, resulting in sneezing, congestion and headaches. Use a fan at work to disperse any pesky fragrances wafting off colleagues. If you like to have a signature scent, opt for body creams and moisturizers with light scents which are less likely to irritate you – and others.
The alcohol you're drinking has more of an effect on you than you think. You may be allergic to the grains and additives used in liquor, like wheat and the preservative sulfur dioxide, which could cause a rash or stuffy nose. Wine and beer could also affect you. Drink grain-free liquors like potato vodka, rum and tequila and skip flavored liqueurs. Choose red wine over white wine, as it tends to have fewer preservatives and look for "sulfite-free" wine. Anything with carbonation increases the chance of an allergic reaction.
Food Allergies
Certain foods can be a big trigger for allergies, the most common being shellfish, nuts, eggs and wheat, but some of your favorite summertime flavors could be an issue because of allergens. Oral allergy syndrome (OAS), or pollen-food syndrome, is itchiness of the mouth and throat right after eating fresh fruit or vegetables. It's caused by a cross-reaction between allergy antibodies directed towards pollens with similar proteins found in foods. OAS affects about one-third of people with seasonal allergies. People who are allergic to ragweed may experience symptoms after eating bananas, cucumbers, melon, sunflower seeds or zucchini. Those people who are allergic to grass pollen may have a bad reaction to oranges or tomatoes. And individuals with weed pollen allergies may want to avoid carrots, parsley and celery. Cooking the food may eliminate a reaction, but not always.
There are 30 million people who suffer from summertime seasonal allergies. Allergy triggers are everywhere, and vary greatly from season to season. Here's a list of common—and not so common—allergy triggers, and ways to avoid them.

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OpenShift Primer - Get your code into the Cloud
Are you tired of requesting a new development machine for your application? Are you sick of having to setup a new test environment for your application? Do you just want to focus on developing your application in peace without 'dorking with the stack' all of the time? We hear you. We have been there too. Have no fear, OpenShift is here!
This book is all about getting you started, hands-on, with Red Hat OpenShift PaaS. It is developer focused, concentrating on getting you working on your code in the Cloud in the shortest amount of time. It is based on real world examples and covers all of the languages available to you in OpenShift.
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Mattabessett Trail Loop is a 4.3 mile loop trail located near Durham, Connecticut that features a great forest setting. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
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Beautiful views of Long Island Sound from the ridge top. Some steep rocky slopes. Several stopping points with great views!
Hiked this trail yesterday for a late winter hike. Snow still on the ground but blue skies overhead. Started on the trailhead at cream pot rd and hiked up past pyramid rock on the mica ledges trail. Connected with the blue blazed Mattabesset and circled back. Extremely well marked. Looks like they've updated their markings. Some very nice views along the hike. Quiet and peaceful.
Good hike a little confusing lots of cross trails and different ways to go. You have to pay attention where you are are going and really watch for the trail markers. Cool
Stuff to look at and to see the history of the senator rock was neat
We started the trail from the smaller trail head on Durham Road, across from a small farm. There are quite a few intersecting trails in this area so it can get confusing. The trail passes along 3 town lines. There are a large number of maps strewn throughout but the information may be hard to follow, as the maps typically list a random color and name that doesn't correspond with the trail blaze color or the trail signs. I believe we followed the blue/red blaze to blue blaze only, across the Mica Ledges, down to the Pyramid, then across Dead Pot Road, we started then following the "main" yellow blaze trail which is confusing in that a smaller yellow blaze trail continually intersects it. We then joined back to Blue Blazes past the charcoal area, and took a left towards the tenting area, following the blue/red blazes, and then veered right to follow the blue blazes to the road, where we walked the road for the final length.
The Pyramid was a nice highlight, it was quite huge and not hard to scale. The Mica Ledges continue for a few nice outlooks, 2 or so of the outlooks, look over a new development on farmland, and 1 or 2 aren't high enough to overlook the trees yet. They are nice and easy to walk across though and feature a lot of wild flowers. There are a huge amount of caterpillars on the trees this year though, I'm not sure if they're harmful to the vegetation, but they were on EVERYTHING. When you are more towards the Guilford/Madison side of the trail, there are a large number of signs detailing vegetation and the trail, which are informative.
All in all, I was hoping the trails would be better marked. They aren't nearly as wide as the nearby Bluff Head Trail. There are also about 5 differing maps. The first at the small area we parked was once quite nice but very faded now. There were nice ones on the Madison Guilford side, but they don't quite match the trail blazes and there are so many intersecting that it's confusing. On the farther side towards the Pyramid Rock, there are biking trail maps strewn throughout, which are very detailed but harder to interpret.
The paths we followed equaled 9.7 miles by the end of the night, which took us about 3 hours included stopping at the ledges, and pyramids, and trying to find our way. If you're hoping to hike in this area, I would strongly recommend the Bluff Head Trail first, as it was better maintained, and excellent views from the Trap rock vistas
Along the Mattabasset trail up towards the Mica Ledges you'll pass a massive boulder that's been nicknamed the 'Pyramid' which is a nice highlight. There are several nice views from the ledges themselves. The trail is well-maintained and nicely marked.


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Weight management market is expected to grow during the forecast period owing to the rising global prevalence of obesity, rising awareness about fitness and increasing popularity pertaining to organic food. However, alternative prescription based medicines is expected to restrain growth of this market in coming six years.
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Weight management market comprise of fitness and surgical equipments, diet and services. In diet segment, weight loss food is expected to be largest revenue generator sub segment and beverages as most lucrative sub segment. Wearable fitness monitoring equipments are gaining popularity due to advantages associated to it such as user friendly and compact. Fitness centers and slimming centers are expected to have a lucrative growth in coming six years owing to increasing disposable income, change in lifestyle patterns and increasing inclination towards natural therapy. Liposuction is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the forecast period, due to its effectiveness. Globally, North America is expected to be most mature market due increased awareness levels pertaining to fitness amongst people, higher purchasing power and advanced healthcare infrastructure. Europe follows North America owing to presence of larger consumer base. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing region due to rapidly improving healthcare facilities and increasing disposable incomes in emerging economies of China and India.
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CHE101 Introductory Chemistry
Lead Faculty: Dr. Dzung T. Nguyen
Course DescriptionFundamentals of inorganic and organic chemistry, including bonding and basic types of reactions. An introduction to nuclear, biological and environmental chemistry. Basic principles and calculations of chemistry with emphasis in the areas of atomic structure, molecular structure and properties, equilibrium, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction and kinetics.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the method scientists use to study nature.
- Use scientific notation in expressing very large and very small numbers.
- Use dimensional analysis in solving various types of problems.
- Describe matter in terms of states, properties, and composition.
- Identify elements and compounds from their chemical symbols and write chemical formula for simple inorganic compounds.
- Describe the structure of the atom.
- Use the periodic table to classify elements.
- Complete and balance chemical reactions.
- Perform chemical calculations to convert between grams, moles, and particles.
- Determine empirical and molecular formula using experimental data.
- Calculate the experimental and theoretical yields of reactions using stochiometry for pure substances and solutions.
- Write the electronic configurations for the first 50 elements.
- Predict bonding and ion formation based on the electronic configurations.
- Predict molecular structures and write correct Lewis electron dot structures for simple ions and molecules.
- Predict molecular geometries of molecules.
- Calculate volume, pressure, and temperature of gases based on the ideal gas law.
- Explain behaviors of matter using Kinetic Molecular Theory.
- Describe how to prepare solutions of known molarity.
- Describe the process of dissolving.
- Define acids and bases and calculate pH based on concentration.
- Determine oxidation and reducing agents in redox reactions.
- Complete and balance nuclear reactions.
- Use half-life to determine rate of radioactive decays.
- Describe effects of radioactivity on biological systems.
- Write and name simple organic compounds and functional groups.
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Social media plays a great role in driving traffic to your blog, for most people it's the second biggest source for Search engines. Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Reddit and StumbleUpon has the power to make your content go viral.
While, there are ton of ways to share the content but to maximize the result you need to integrate social media in your WordPress website. This will help you get more traffic & social shares.
In this post, I am going to share 8 useful social media plugins that you can use to improve your website.
Social Media Plugins
1. Digg Digg
The most popular and well established social media solution owned by Buffer team. The plugin easily lets you add social media plugins at various places with just few clicks. It also has an option to add a social vertical floating bar to the left or right side of your blog posts.
There aren't many plugins that comes with so many options to integrate social media buttons to your website. It displays all the popular social sharing buttons with counts including sites like Pinterest, Flattr, etc.
It also comes with an option to enable lazy load to improve the website performance. In simple words, it will display the social media buttons once the site is loaded.
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2. ShareBar
If you're just looking to add a vertical floating social media buttons either to the left or right side of the blog posts, than ShareBar is the plugin you should be using. I have been using it on my WordPress blog and the plugin works like a charm.
It easily allows you to rearrange, disable or delete current buttons through the settings page.
Though, it doesn't come with Google+ & Linkdin buttons, but adding new social media buttons is easy & takes less than a minute.
Add new social media buttons
Change the Background, size, colors from settings page.
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Shareholic adds sexy social media buttons to your blog. You would be amazed how many social media buttons are packed in this one single WordPress plugin.
One of the most downloaded and oldest plugin in the WordPress Respiratory. The plugin is packed with a ton of nicely designed social media buttons that when hover over displays the full button.
It also shows a background image that says "Sharing is caring" which can be easily be modified or removed with a few clicks.
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Social Toolbar plugin puts a toolbar at the bottom of the blog posts with some nice options. The toolbar shows your latest tweet, social profile links, social media buttons with counts and an option for normal users to hide the toolbar.
The concept is very similar to Wibiya, but with social toolbar plugin you don't have to show credit or anything for that matter.
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Social Pop is a premium plugin which you can use to show the social media buttons. The display settings allow them to appear right after the content section of the page. You can also manually insert them wherever you like, including widget areas using the Manual Insert Settings option.
Although, it's a great social media plugin but it doesn't show any count or social shares for that matter.
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Hunting & fishing
When the first people immigrated to the archipelago around 7,000 years ago, Åland consisted of only a few islands. Everything else was the sea.
During the last ice age – which ended about 10,000 years ago – the rock formations were carved smooth and pushed down by the weight of the ice. When the ice melted, land slowly began to re-emerge from the sea and the
archipelago grew. The climate during this period was warm and humid. Deciduous trees and pine grew in abundance, whereas there were no fir trees.
The first people arrived from the east 7,000 years ago. They were members of the Neolithic Comb Ceramic culture which settled around the Gulf of Bothnia, the southeast coast of the Baltic Sea, and east to the Ural Mountains.
1,500 years later people from the Pit-Comb Ware culture moved into the archipelago from the west, where they had settled along the east and west coasts of Sweden and into Norway. Åland was the place where the two cultures met.
The Stone Age (ca. 4000–1500 BC) was superseded by the Bronze Age (ca. 1500-400 BC). The early Bronze Age is known for its stone mounds. Presumed to have been tombs for members of the upper class, they often contained precious burial gifts. The late Bronze Age is characterised by cremation funerals. The deceased were burned on a funeral pyre and their remains were laid to rest under small mounds of stones (cairns).
Stone Age and Bronze Age people found food by hunting seals and birds, fishing, and gathering plants. They hunted seals all year round, but most often during the winter. They made use of the animals' meat, skins, furs and liver oil. They collected down (feathers) and eggs from the nests of waterfowl. Waterfowl were hunted using devices called decoys, which were made to look like other birds. Hunting took place in spring and autumn.
We can find traces of agriculture in Åland as far back as the late Stone Age, about 4,000 years ago. In the early Iron Age (about 500 BC – 1000 AD), settlement decreased and became concentrated on what is today the Main Island. Contact with other cultures outside Åland stagnated.
In the mid-5th Century AD, there was an increase in population through immigration, primarily from the Mälaren Valley area of Sweden (near present-day Stockholm). Grave findings suggest that there was now cultural contact between Åland and the Nordic and Continental Germanic areas. There are over 380 documented burial sites in Åland, concentrated on the main islands, stemming from the Viking Age (ca. 800–1000). There are also six well-known castle ruins.
Farms were not located together in the villages, but were scattered throughout the archipelago. A common type of building was the post-borne longhouse, where people and animals lived together. Individual houses made out of timber could also be found.
The Åland coastal climate is characterised by mild winters, a lack of rain in late spring, cool summers and warm autumns. The chalky soil and fertile clay provide good conditions for farming. Until the 1870s, rye was the most common type of grain. The first cultivated root vegetable was the turnip, and the potato was introduced in the 1700s. A major land reform, called Storskiftet (the great transition) was implemented in most villages around 1840, when scattered farmland plots were consolidated into larger units. Farmland around the archipelago could now be used for cattle farming. Cows were used for their milk, meat, hide and hair. Cheese was commonly made.
With the end of the Viking Age, the ancient Nordic beliefs gave way to Christianity. Åland's oldest churches are located in close proximity to important pagan burial grounds. The first churches were wooden stave churches; these were soon replaced by churches built of stone. Small chapels were built for sailors along the old trade routes.
The history and chronology of the stone church in Åland are the subject of debate, but we are in any case certain that they have undergone major changes over the centuries. The simple aisle-less churches with an open roof truss eventually had vaults added, and the west tower, vestry and church porch were built on. Despite many common features, the churches all differ remarkably in terms of masonry technique and size. The church was the centre of rural life. It affected every stage of a person's life. Great reverence was shown towards the Church and the clergy, and church discipline was strict.
Åland, like the rest of Finland, was an autonomous region during the Middle Ages. The highest authority was the council (Landstinget). It met in Saltvik, one of the most important market communities. In the 1200s, Åland and Finland were incorporated into the Swedish Empire. From 1634 Åland was part of the "Turku and Pori county and Åland chiefdom".
The most important medieval building – besides the churches – is Kastelholm. It is first mentioned in 1388 and was probably built under Seneschal Bo Jonsson Grip. The castle has been rebuilt and added to many times over the centuries; it has been besieged and damaged by fire. Right up to the 1700s, Kastelholm was Åland's administrative and military centre. The King stayed here during his visits, and this is where the taxes were brought upon collection.
Great weddings lasting three to four days could still be seen in Åland up to the 1920s. There was eating, drinking and dancing. The newly-wed couple received many gifts, and the bride brought a dowry to her new home among her husband's family.
Midsummer celebrations have a long tradition in Åland. In many villages the locals erect a maypole and cover it with leaves and decorations in the form of paper crowns, weather vanes, boats, suns and little male figurines waving their arms. Midsummer poles are erected on Midsummer's Eve under the watchful eye of a 'maypole captain'. The festivities often include speeches, song and dance.
Ballads, broadside folk songs, ring games and lullabies were sung in homes around Åland right until the beginning of this century. The folk songs were handed down from generation to generation. The violin was the instrument of choice at dances and weddings. After the First World War the accordion became increasingly more popular.
Åland has never had any particular national dress. Everyone dressed as they liked.
Musicologist Otto Andersson came up with the idea in 1907 to re-create the old Åland costumes. A 'costume committee' wove and sewed various garments using the old patterns and descriptions. Today, each municipality has its own costume.
Rye bread, fish, seal meat, milk, butter and cheese were for many years the staples in pantries around Åland. Åland specialties are the Åland pancake with stewed prune compote, sötost (a type of crème brûlée), dark, sweet rye bread, and round wheat bread.
The sea
The sea has always played a significant role in the history of Åland. Fishing and shipping have provided many Åland residents with livelihoods and food, and the sea has been an important transport route for peoples around the Baltic Sea.
Life on fish cutters was hard, the working days long and heavy. During the Middle Ages, fish was most commonly caught using simple seine nets. In the mid-1800s cast net fishing was introduced from Ostrobothnia, and later the people of Åland learnt Gotland-style driftnet fishing.
Boats were a prerequisite for island life. The Ålanders made annual market trips in sailing ships to Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki and Tallinn. Often, several boats set off at once and there were sometimes lively races between them.
As early as the late Middle Ages there was lively trade to and from Åland. Farmer-sailors mostly exported fish and agricultural produce, and later also timber. Following the Crimean War in the 1850s, there was intense growth in the shipping industry so that by the 1920s, peasant sailing had been replaced by large companies. In Åland, sailing ships remained as a means of transport for unusually long – almost one hundred years after the world had converted to engine-driven vessels.
The city
There had been plans to build a city on the island since the Vasa Era (1523–1654). The first city-like settlements arose in the village Skarpans beside Bomarsund Fortress. However, Skarpans was abandoned after the siege and fall of Bomarsund in 1854.
Mariehamn was founded in 1861 by Emperor Alexander II and was named after Empress Maria Alexandrovna. In the beginning, the city had few inhabitants and a very unassuming appearance, but by about 1900 both the population and the number of settlements had already increased considerably.
One person who left a mark on Mariehamn is the county architect G. Th. P. Chiewitz, who in 1859 designed a town plan based on a grid pattern. Hilda Hongell, Finland's first female building site manager, designed many wooden houses in the town, while architect Lars Sonck was the mastermind behind several public buildings.
One of the cornerstones of industry in Mariehamn is shipping. Even in its early days, the city's shipbuilders, captains and sailors represented a significant part of the population. Big sailing ships were eventually replaced by steamships. Nowadays our ports are visited by large car-and passenger ferries, cargo ships and pleasure boats. Tourism began when the baths began operations in 1889. The bathing establishment consisted of many different buildings, several of which were designed by Lars Sonck. The baths were most popular around 1900, their operations coming to a halt with the outbreak of the First World War. In 1916, the bathhouse hotel burned down and the bathhouse era came to a definitive end.
Åland's central location in the Baltic Sea has made the region of strategic importance. From the earliest ancient castles to the current demilitarised region, the military presence has varied over time, but the islands have always attracted the interest of the surrounding countries.
The Great Northern War (1713–21) hit Åland hard. Russia's attack in 1714 caused much of the population to flee to Sweden. Many people were captured and the villages were deserted. The residents could not return to their farms until eight years later.
In 1808, Russia attacked again and sent troops ashore in the eastern archipelago. The War of 1808–09 was a horrific time for Åland. Epidemics ravaged the islands, and violence was commonplace. The war ended with Sweden having to surrender Finland and Åland to Russia.
Åland became the western outpost of the Russian Empire. Soon the idea of a fortress and a base for the growing Imperial war fleet emerged. In 1829 construction began on Bomarsund Fortress with workers coming from all over the Russian Empire. Bomarsund became a community where many different cultures and religions met.
There was not enough time to complete Bomarsund before the next war broke out. During the Crimean War of 1853–56, Britain and France took sides with Turkey against Russia. Bomarsund was attacked in August 1854 and the Russian forces were soon forced to surrender. The consequence of the war was that Åland was declared a demilitarised zone, which it remains to this day.
The First World War (1914–18) also had a significant impact on the Åland Islands: it marked the beginning of Åland's autonomy. Åland was, however, only mildly affected by the Second World War (1939-45). Shipping was the worst industry hit, with several ships sunk and Åland sailors killed.
In the wake of the First World War (1914–18), Åland was wracked with uncertainty and anxiety. Russian soldiers were present throughout the region, and there was heated tension between the Conservatives and the Communists. Sweden was perceived as safe, and a group of activists began discussing a reunion with the former motherland.
Finland's declaration of independence in 1917 gave impetus to the discussions. The issue of Åland's reunion with Sweden was discussed in the newly-formed League of Nations in 1921. The LN did not uphold the wishes of the Ålanders, ruling instead that Åland should belong to Finland. Åland was, however, granted broad autonomy and guaranteed demilitarisation and Swedish as the official language. The Autonomy Act was later supplemented with provisions on the 'right of domicile'.
Autonomy means that Åland has its own parliament (Lagtinget, formerly the county council) and a government (provincial government, formerly the provincial authority). In 1954 the region got its own official flag, and in 1993 it founded its own postal system with its own stamps.


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Seattle Sports Dual-Chamber Paddle Float
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The 'Shakespeare in New York Experience' is offered under the aegis of Quin Arts, an innovative arts and culture program of the Quin Hotel - A Central Park Hotel.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 28, 2014
The newly opened the Quin Hotel, located just 2 blocks from Central Park at 57th and Sixth Avenue, introduces their 'Shakespeare in New York' experience which includes a 3-night stay in a premier suite, 2 reserved seats at a performance of Much Ado About Nothing or King Lear (part of The Public Theater's 2014 Shakespeare in the Park season), and a complimentary Arden edition of the play, selected from the hotel's in-room "Mini-Bard." Much Ado About Nothing stars Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe and runs from June 3rd to July 6th, while John Lithgow stars in King Lear from July 22nd through August 17th, 2014.
The 'Shakespeare in New York Experience' is offered under the aegis of Quin Arts, an innovative arts and culture program of the Quin Hotel. Quin Arts honors the rich history and artistic heritage of the original 1929 hotel on the site, now fully transformed, which hosted legendary artists and performers as residents for decades. Artists such as Marc Chagall and Georgia O'Keefe and performers including renowned bass-baritone Paul Schöffler and legendary soprano Renata Tebaldi prized the hotel's central location in the heart of Manhattan's cultural district.
Quin Arts enhances the hotel's creative programming by connecting guests with New York City's thriving cultural landscape. At the heart of this connection is the Qu'sin Hotel attaché – dedicated lifestyle curators empowered to offer special insider access to unique events such as 'Shakespeare in the Park'.
The Shakespeare in New York experience at the Quin Hotel is based on a 3-night minimum stay in a premier suite, double-occupancy, and is available starting at $1,000 per night*. Reservations are available by calling; 855-447-QUIN (7846) or on the Quin Hotel Website.
*subject to availability, blackout dates may apply.
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The Quin Hotel - a Central Park Hotel, is located on the corner of 57th Street and 6th Avenue. At the intersection of art, music, and fashion, its privileged Midtown location provides effortless access to Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Museum of Modern Art and Fifth Avenue couture. The Quin Hotel melds modern opulence with its rich artistic heritage in each of its 208 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms including 28 suites.
Guests enjoy urbane and intelligent services, from the Attaché, who curate a guest's New York experience, to distinguished amenities like an Executive Boardroom, state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center, Apple equipped drawing room, Dux® beds by Duxiana®, Fresh® Spa Products and a 2-story, 130-seat artisanal American seafood grill, The Wayfarer, showcasing a menu of fresh regional seafood. Quin Arts is an interactive arts program that celebrates the property's rich artistic heritage and produces exciting new platforms for contemporary artists. Renowned architecture and interior design firm, Perkins Eastman, has transposed a contemporary masterpiece on the classical foundation that was once home to cultural icons like pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski and artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Resonating with refined repose, the Quin Hotel is the Quintessential Central Park Hotel.
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Published 27 July 2009
The London Insider is pleased to present all our readers a special Discover Westfield London VIP Pass for free! This pass gives massive discounts at over 60 retailers, restaurants, and food outlets at the new Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush.
Westfield Mall is the biggest shopping complex in the UK and Europe, and was opened last year. It is the most modern and newest shopping experience in London, with pretty much all the high street names and brands, as well as luxury brands such as Armani, Gucci, and Prada.
Some of the biggest names in the mall include:
All Saints, Apple, Bershka, Boots, Bose, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Coast, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Dwell, French Connection, Geox, Gerry Weber, Habitat, Hackett, HMV, Hollister Co., House of Fraser, Jaeger, Kurt Geiger, Mamas & Papas, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Mulberry, Next, Nomination, Reiss, River Island, Topshop, the multiplex cinema Vue (opening in the second half of 2009), Waitrose and Zara.
To combat the credit crunch, over 60 retailers and outlets at Westfield have jointly launched a VIP card with lots of discounts to help you save money on your shopping at Westfield. To get the discount card and vouchers, all you have to do is to print out this pdf leaflet here, and present it to the Concierge desk at the entrance to the mall to get your free VIP Pass.
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For every person who enjoys to party outside but spends a relaxing time inside the home, a home bar is just the perfect way to have both of that. In fact, a properly set up bar at home can be a great spot to chat with friends and family. But often people find out that they are not equipped with the proper stocks. Brought up from the culture of the 1960s, setting up a bar in your house has been a passion for most of the people.
If you have the same passion in you to enjoy liquor at your home, it is the time to set up a home bar.
Here is how you can set up your perfect home bar:
If you are trying to set up your home bar, then alcohol is intangible. Setting up a home bar will not only keep you happy but also will lead to your guests coming again and again. A rare collection of alcohol is something that is admired in a home bar. You can also keep at least one bottle of every alcohol variants. Whiskey and Rum are must if you consume them daily. Apart from this, you can also store Scotch, Gin, Vodka, Tequila and much more!
Here is a video that explains about what kinds of drinks you should get.
It is always understandable that everyone will not forcibly prefer to consume raw alcohol. People like to drink it with a mixture. You can do this by stocking a lot of cocktails, Club Soda, Cold Drinks or even juices which can be paired up with Vodka. You have to keep it all to maintain the perfect home bar.
The role of garnishing any drink is to make it better. Fruit pales, cocktail olives are a great starter choices. So if you are looking to get the perfect bar experience, then it is the time to get some real good garnishing options. Ice, sugar or even pepper and salt are all the essential things that you need to keep with yourself to prepare all kinds of drinks.
Proper Utensils:
It is always a true saying that to make the perfect choice of alcohol; you also need perfect glasses too. Of course, Glasses for vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Wine are all different. So if you are preparing a proper cocktail, you need to pick the perfect sized glasses even with a peg measurement.
If you have placed your bar in one corner of your home, then you can simply re-design it. You can create a wine stellar on the wall where you can easily place the alcohol and the glasses. Apart from this, you can store a fridge on the counter top to store ice, beers or even other chillers such as sodas.
There are the few essential things which you indeed need to keep if you are planning to create a home bar with the perfect stocks in your home. This post just gives the brief overview, in the future we will be sharing a lot more about each aspect, so stay tuned!


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[Body Confidence Summit] Angela Gutierrez: Slow Down & Hear What Your Body Is Telling You
It's easy to argue with the body and complain about your curves. It's easy to wish you didn't have so much mush around the middle, but what if that extra bit of cushioning was actually your best friend? I mean, what if those layers of love handles have been building up there because they've been trying to help cushion the blow of life? What if it's been there all this time trying to do you a favour—put a little extra something between you and those emotions and hard times you've had to process. When choosing who to bring to our body confidence stage, I absolutely had to include my own personal fitness trainer, Angela Gutierrez, a woman whose purpose it is to empower you to reclaim a confident and loving relationship with your body so you can reclaim your health, happiness and your love for life.
The Best Bits
[4:15] What can happen when you're not listening to your body.
[7:30] The two side of Body-Disconnect and finding the balance.
[12:00] The price of body obsession.
[13:10] Angela's awakening while sitting in the plastic surgeon's office and the BIG message from Life shortly after.
[17:15] Tera's politically incorrect tangent 😉 – juicy spiritual discussion.
[25:15] Are you addicting or aligning?
[26:30] How to love, understand and appreciate your body, no matter where you're at.
[30:00] The beauty of FAT.
[36:00} The real secret to body change.
[37:00] Getting rid of our $#!t. 😉
[48:00] Empowering bathroom mirror exercise.
Links & Resources
WISH Radio call with Sarah-Lynne Hills
Quotables (& Acronyms)
- "The idea that one is meant to be in service to life infuses them with a reason to rise above." – Tera Warner
- "Even when a person has given up on themselves, the fact that they could be helpful to someone else is often the spark that sets the flame on fire again" – Tera Warner
- "We are exactly where we need to be to learn what we need to learn." Angela Gutierrez
- "How we treat ourselves is how we invite others to treat us." – Angela Gutierrez
- "Body change is the act of successive action steps that happen repeatedly" – Angela Gutierrez
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Pre-Application Requirements for the Major in Respiratory Care
1. 3 credits of English composition
2. 6 credits in the arts and/or humanities, excluding studio, skills, and techniques courses
3. 6 credits in the social and behavioral sciences
4. 11 credits in biological sciences, including 3 credits in microbiology (See Note 1)
5. 8 credits of chemistry with labs
6. 4 credits of physics with lab
7. 3 credits of statistics
8. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
9. 2.50 cumulative g.p.a.
1. Students completing the courses at Stony Brook should take BIO 202, BIO 203, and BIO 204, and HBM 320 or BIO 315 Microbiology.
2. Stony Brook freshmen are eligible to declare respiratory care as a major. In addition to the requirements listed above, students in this four-year program must successfully complete HAT 210 Introduction to Respiratory Care with a grade of B or higher.
3. Courses in anatomy and physiology, logical and critical reasoning, medicine and society, and an additional physics course with lab are recommended.
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text: The history and tradition of the Cincinnati Reds is unmatched by any other franchise. This tradition was the backbone of the FS Ohio Champions Club renovation at Great American Ball Park and was powerfully integrated through unique environmental graphic elements. The nostalgia of the five Reds championship teams is portrayed through imagery, signage, flooring, and color. The entry sign and custom podium, as well as the terrazzo wishbone 'C' and linear floor elements give both destination and wayfinding cues. The adjacent Players Gallery features custom-framed Reds' historical photography. Oversized, backlit collage panels of the Club's five World Series Championship teams flank the interior space. A major feature is the unique Champions Bar with a backlit 3Form bar top highlighting authentic replicas of champion players' autographs. The high-gloss bar face incorporates digitally printed stainless, detailed with the club's brand and championship trophy details. At the exterior Champions Club Box Seats, backlit boxes act as identifiers within the stadium and feature collages of key championship players by year, as well as the club's brand and historical stadium imagery.


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The governor of Florida is making it abundantly clear he will stop at nothing to sabotage the new federal health care law. In doing so, he's putting at risk some of the very residents he was elected to serve.
Earlier this year, the governor decided to sign legislation that eliminated the Florida insurance commissioner's authority to reject or modify health insurers' rate hikes. In essence, he deregulated the industry in Florida and turned the big health insurance companies loose on the consumers he's supposed to protect.
Then, the governor stood silent as lawmakers in his own political party refused to allow an estimated 1.2 million more low-income Floridians to gain access to Medicaid. And without that coverage, odds are some of the 1.2 million will suffer.
Now, the governor wants to make it nearly impossible for many Floridians to consult with the very folks whose mission is to help them navigate the new health-care system and to purchase affordable coverage under the new law.
More specifically, the governor is trying to bar these "navigators" from working at local health departments across the state.
According to the governor, these "navigators" would jeopardize consumers' privacy. And the state is signaling schools, volunteer organizations and health groups there may be extra long delays in approving state licenses for the navigators.
State officials have so far failed to mention that these "consumer helpers" have been serving the people of Florida in various ways for years — even with the current governor's full backing.
In fact, many state and federal agencies have such "navigators" involved in helping folks maneuver through the often-complex processes associated with filing benefits claims, for example — even buying health insurance created by the state.
From Medicaid to Medicare, from veterans' organizations to the state's own KidCare insurance program, navigators are available to make sure Floridians get assistance.


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Dear Readers,
I am happy to be back on the forum after a hiatus. Please feel free to post questions regarding the start of HIV therapy.
During the past year there has been remarkable progress in the development of new HIV therapies with several agents moving into the later phases of study.
In addition, there are more data regarding initial therapies, their effectivness and their limitations.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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The jewel of Brazilian football and stadium for the 2014 World Cup Final was used as the backdrop in an adult film last Sunday
The 78,000-seater stadium has witnessed legendary football matches, triumphs at the Olympics... and now a couple getting down and dirty in the front row.
Brazilian outlet UoL Esporte report that they have seen the famous ground in the backdrop of the set, with its dried brown pitch and fabled coloured seats fully in shot, at around 3pm local time last Sunday.
The famous stadium hosted the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals, plus the Confederations Cup in 2013.
But locals have been left infuriated at the stadium's demise since the 2016 Olympics were held in Rio – renting the giant stadium comes at a high cost, which means that few of the city's teams actually bother playing there these days.
The young couple were said to have been filmed in the act on one of the seats at the ground.
So bad is the condition of the ground right now that such an act was able to be committed without prosecution.
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Sean McCullough says he's sick of listening to his band's new album.
Albuquerque's The Oktober People spent five years writing songs then recording Explore The Sky Too. McCullough produced the album. "I've listened to it so many times that I don't ever want to hear it again," McCullough says with a chuckle. "I'm still really proud of it. I think people will notice that we really just put a lot of time into it."
Singer Nate Santa Maria says the band developed a personal relationship with each track. "I love those songs," he asserts. "They're our little babies."
Every tune was meticulously crafted and tweaked. Keyboards and extra guitar were added to the already enormous mound of sound. McCullough, who's also produced several local groups' albums, says it's a little tougher when he's recording his own band. "You take it so personally and it's hard to be objective," McCullough says. "You have all these tools at your disposal, and you can spend so much time trying different things. That ends up being too many options, in a way."
The Oktober People operates in the outer reaches of the solar system where air is thin, objects are weightless and everything seems slightly beyond your control. Sound walls build slowly, reaching a medium level of intensity before suddenly towering overhead. "The loud-quiet thing is just generally something we like to push on people in a live setting," Santa Maria says. "The element of surprise is always cool and it's just fun to rock out."
A lot has changed since the band's self-titled first release in 2004. Santa Maria says the songwriting has become more straightforward and less cluttered. "I think the last album was more movement-oriented and kind of just parts and parts and parts thrown together," he says. "We've learned as a band to play our parts really simple, instead of trying to play all over each other."
One other major difference is Santa Maria's faith in his voice. Whether he's whispering or belting out his lyrics, he's singing in the pocket and without fear. "I feel more confident with my vocals now," he says. "The last album, I dreaded doing the vocals. Sean's really easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable."
Although he puts more trust in his pipes, Santa Maria still doesn't show them off relentlessly. He's selective in picking spots for his lyrics. "I believe in minimalism some of the time," Santa Maria says. "I think some bands over-sing. I put the lyrics in when it feels right."
On both records, The Oktober People's lust for delay pedals shines through. "It's kind of true that it would be hard to do what we do without them," McCullough says. "It's a big part of our sound."
In the time between the band's first and second albums, dozens of local outfits have formed and disbanded. Santa Maria says band breakups are far too common in Albuquerque. "There's been a lot of great bands that just didn't last," Santa Maria says. "I get angry. I'm like, You guys were awesome."
After its first release, The Oktober People did some regional touring and played South By Southwest. Santa Maria and McCullough both say they're open to taking the proverbial next step in the band's career but that getting their new record into people's hands is priority No. 1. In the fall, the band plans to put together a West Coast tour playing as many small towns as possible because, as Santa Maria points out, "lots of kids come to those shows."
There is no ultimate plan written into this band's design—but its members won't close the door if an opportunity presents itself. "We're all into the idea of being able to quit our jobs and just play music for a living," Santa Maria says. "We want to see where this album can take us."


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Facing a federal investigation into allegations of brutality in his jails, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is considering a bold proposal to shutter a portion of the department's most troubled lockup that has been plagued by inmate killings, excessive force by guards and poor supervision.
The plan would shift about 1,800 inmates, including many of the county's most violent criminals, from the old section of Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles, a sheriff's jail commander said. The inmates would probably be moved to a newer facility in Lynwood that currently houses female inmates.
If adopted, the plan would bring significant changes to the way the nation's largest jail system is run.
It would solve what has long been a major problem for the department: having the most violent inmates housed in an antiquated facility. Men's Central is designed with long rows of cramped cells, rather than the more modern circular configuration that makes controlling inmates, supervising jailers and protecting employees significantly easier.
But closing the section of Men's Central could have a significant side effect: reducing the number of total inmates the system can handle.


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The tenth largest state in America, Wyoming is located in the mountainous western region of the country. Home to the famous Yellowstone National Park and some of the best mountain climbing around, Wyoming is especially popular among outdoor enthusiasts. Also one of the most sparsely populated states, Wyoming is a great place to visit when you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of busier and more populated places. From national parks and historic trails to guided llama tours and cowboy rodeos, there are plenty of things to do here while spending your time in the great outdoors.
One thing you'll never experience a shortage of in Wyoming are its countless museums. Places to check out include the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Fossil Country Frontier Museum, and the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum. For the sports enthusiast, try and catch a Cowboy football game at the University of Wyoming, or participate in outdoor winter sports at places like Grand Targhee Resort, Big Horn Mountain Resorts, as well as guided and unguided hiking pack llama trips with Lander Llama Company. Famous for its western way of life, Wyoming also hosts popular rodeo events, including the Ranch Sorting National Championships and the R&R Rodeo Winter Series. There are many cute boutiques and shops where you can buy an assortment of unique handmade items, including the Cowboy Shop located in Pinedale, Gary Keimig Art in Dubois, and Salt River Soap Works in Afton. Once you've worked up an appetite, definitely check out the wide assortment of restaurants, craft breweries, and distilleries that Wyoming has to offer. A few of the top places to try include Broken Wheel Restaurant, Breadboard in Lander, Saddle Rock Saloon, Antelope Bar & Grill, and Dragon Wall Restaurant. Don't forget to stop by one of the many working ranches, which are currently operating ranches that offer you tours and educate you about what it's like to live and work on a ranch. A few great ones to check out include Absaroka Ranch in Dubois, Klondike Ranch in Buffalo, and Red Rock Ranch.
Buffalo is a historic town located in the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains and is home to a series of historic buildings such as the 131-year-old Occidental Hotel and the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in its downtown district. Another great city to visit is Cody, which was named after William Cody (aka "Buffalo Bill") and is known as the "Rodeo Capital of the World." Cody has many different museums, statues, as well as the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and hosts the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration, and also has a working bison ranch, museums, camping, mountain biking and mountain climbing. Laramie is a dynamic city that is home to the University of Wyoming, but in addition to being a bustling college town, it also has many restaurants, museums, and places to shop in its downtown area.
Jackson is located at the southern end of Jackson Hole and features a distinct contemporary western flair, with numerous saloons, art galleries, and its famous antler arch entrance. Dubois is a remote small town in the northwestern part of Wyoming and is surrounded by the Wind River Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and the Absarokas. Pinedale is located in the Bridger Teton National Forest and has an abundance of natural beauty, from pristine lakes and rivers to mountain views and wildlife. If you're interested in relaxation and hot springs, head to Thermopolis—this small town with a population of 3,000 is home to one of the world's largest mineral hot springs and is a great place to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Wyoming has many gorgeous lakes that are popular places to visit, perhaps its most famous being Yellowstone Lake. This beautiful freshwater lake is the largest body of water in the entire national park and offers stunning views set against the perfect natural backdrop. Jenny Lake is a great place for hiking and boating, and along with Jackson Lake (also located in Grand Teton National Park), is the only other lake that in the park that allows motorboats. Many people enjoy camping and fishing around Jackson Lake, while Lower Slide Lake in Bridger-Teton National Forest is filled with both natural and stocked fish for the avid fisherman. Other lakes that are popular for hiking and camping include Lake Alice (located in Bridger-Teton National Forest), as well as Lake Solitude, which is especially popular with backpackers and hikers.
Wyoming's most famous national park is Yellowstone National Park, which offers more than two million acres of wilderness, along with an incredible amount of geysers and thermal features. Grand Teton National Park is located just south of Yellowstone, and its mountain range attracts climbers, photographers and hikers from around the world. The park also offers kayaking, boating, camping, and hiking, and is known for its beautiful wildflowers that bloom in the summer. Devils Tower National Monument is surrounded by eight miles of natural trails and beautiful rock formations, and they offer ranger-led tours of the monument as well. If you have time, sign up for their Full Moon Walk that begins at dusk—don't forget to bring a flashlight. Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers a diverse landscape of mountains, canyons, high desert, wetlands, valleys and forest, and features 27 miles of hiking trails.
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So she wants more deficit spending then??
Al Gore won the popular vote. Lost the electoral.
Rick Jason, it appears that conservatives are more likely to hide under their beds, if they don't wet them first.
Remember this clueless bigot also wants to deport ALL Mid Easterners, legally here in the US as noted in a 2011/12 interview from the last time she ran.
It only took years to get something better than the current PACC. I certainly hope, for the sake of the animals, that this is approved.


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Resources for NIMH Emerging Research Investigators Workshop
NIMH Priorities
This section highlights priorities within the NIMH divisions that are relevant to pediatric mental health research.
- Division of Services and Intervention Research
- Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research
- Division of Intramural Research Programs
Research Grants and Scientific Review
This section provides resources for submitting an application to NIMH. This section also includes information on the scientific review process that takes place after an application has been submitted.
General Information:
- Standard application receipt dates
- NIH electronic grant submission process
- NIH planned transition dates for electronic submission (PDF file, 1 page)
- The NIH policy and guidelines for reviewers
- An example of a mock grant review session
- An example of an annotated NIH grant application
- Additional information on the requirements regarding ethnic minority representation in your research
Select Program Announcements (PA) relevant to pediatric mental health researchers:
- R21 PA: NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award
- R34 PA: From Intervention Development to Services: Exploratory Research Grants
- R03 PA: NIH Small Research Grant Program
Career Pathway and Mentoring
The following resources provide information for new NIH investigators.
- NIMH Research Training, Career Development, and Related Programs
- NIH New Investigators Program
- NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award PA notice
- Questions and Answers about the Pathway to Independence Award
Research Plan and Methodology Issues
This section lists resources that focus on the development of the research plan.
- Qualitative Methods in Health Research (PDF file, 24 pages)
- Fisher, C.B., Hoagwood, K., Boyce, C., Duster, T., Frank, D.A., Grisso, T., et al., (2002) Research ethics for mental health science involving ethnic minority children and youths. American Psychologist, 57(12), 1024-40.
Human Subjects Issues
This section provides information on several NIMH policies relating to human subjects research.