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Paul Ryan's step-by-step future starts with trade
By LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - First, give presidents the power to strike trade deals. Then overturn President Barack Obama's health care law, overhaul the tax code and rework the nation's welfare system. And someday? Perhaps a run for president.
Call it the New Ryan Plan, a map not just to changes in the nation's fiscal policy, but to Paul Ryan's future.
Step One of his plan: Shepherding the "fast track" trade bill that would give Obama the power to swiftly push the long-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership with Japan, Malaysia, Canada, Mexico and several others. The drive to pass the legislation puts Ryan in an oddball alliance: Working with the president who defeated Romney and Ryan three years ago - and against a bloc of conservatives for whom giving the Democratic president more power is anathema.
Ryan, the father of three young children, nixed the round-the-clock world of presidential campaigning this election cycle. As it is, he spends four days a week in Washington, sleeping in his office, and the other three at home in Janesville, Wisconsin, meeting with constituents and shuttling his kids to summer camp.
Also, there's this: The chairmanship of Congress' oldest committee is Ryan's happy place on Capitol Hill. He's called it his "dream job" - a phrase seldom, if ever, used to describe the vice presidency.
If Republicans remain in control of the House over the next six years, Ryan will remain chairman.
Beyond the trade bill, Ryan's ideas for replacing Obama's signature health care law, rewriting the tax code and overhauling the welfare system will have to wait for a new president, he says.
The trade bill, which the House could vote on Friday, is the only one of Ryan's four policy goals that stands a chance of becoming law during the Obama presidency, Ryan says. Republicans were scrambling for votes on Thursday while the administration was lobbying Democrats to back their president.
Ryan was making his pitch to his GOP colleagues.
Immigration hardliner Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said Wednesday he moved from leaning "no" to a solid "yes" after Ryan assured him that trade negotiations would include no changes to immigration policy.
"It's actually a significant benefit because it will prohibit the negotiation of immigration provisions of any kind in any trade agreement that's negotiated under the TPA," said King, who spoke for 10 to 15 minutes with Ryan during which time King spotted a raccoon heading out of his barn to prowl.
That led to a discussion of raccoon hunting and guns before they reached agreement on the trade bill, King said.
If the House backs the measure, Ryan will have passed a key test of leadership, set a standard for his chairmanship and added a solid credential to a resume that already includes House Budget chairman and a GOP spending blueprint. If it fails, he may have to start over.
"He takes on long-shot fights like Trade Promotion Authority not to advance his political prospects, but to advance his convictions about what is right for the country," Romney said in a statement to the AP.
Added the former presidential candidate: "Paul is an increasingly rare leader in Washington who is without guile, without ego, and without a consuming interest in his political future."
And Republicans, even those not enamored of Ryan's willingness to negotiate with Democrats, acknowledge that he is a viable leader of a party struggling to appeal to minorities, the middle class and women. Particularly chafing to these Republicans was Ryan's work with Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray in 2013 to strike a budget deal. The two became fast friends and playful rivals, with Ryan trash-talking Murray's Seattle Seahawks and Murray insulting Ryan's beloved Green Bay Packers.
"If he can pull (the trade bill) over the finish line, I think that's a feather in his cap," said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., who served with Ryan in the House. "It's just going to be one more that maybe strengthens his leadership for another national run - which I'd like to see."
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Boyd Rice, an honest-to-God magister in the Church of Satan, doesn't drink the blood of virgins -- but he does spend many hours sipping tropical elixirs at Tiki Boyd's, the tiki bar he designed inside the Ramada Inn at 1150 East Colfax Avenue. Once a dying sports bar that raked in about fifty bucks a day, the space is now overseen by general manager Aaron Specht and his band of tiki enthusiasts, including a few Modern Drunkards. And the pseudo-Polynesian hangout is hopping.
"The original essence of tiki was a uniquely American fantasy of what a South Sea island paradise might be like," says Rice. "You'd go there and drink exotic drinks out of a coconut. You'd meet bare-breasted South Sea island girls who weren't burdened with all the hangups of Western civilization."
While popped tops are not listed on the menu, the bar does offer a selection of specialty drinks -- many of them invented by head bartender Lorin Partridge. The Bronze Serpent is a frothy mix of multiple rums that bites back -- hard. For local flavor, there's a concoction that honors another tacky institution on the other side of Colfax: a pasty pink drink garnished with honey called the Casa Bonita. "I take mixology really seriously," Partridge says. "A tiki drink is not like a gin and tonic. If you are off on the proportions in a tiki drink, it will taste totally different."
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If the drinks aren't enough to validate the bar as an exotic oasis, there's also the vinyl-only sound system that, as a house rule, softly croons the likes of Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman on a daily basis. If it's not tiki, it doesn't get played here. "I went into a tiki bar in Vegas that looked great," Partridge says, "but if you have fucking Aerosmith playing, it destroys the atmosphere completely."
Tiki Boyd's is not a theme bar, but rather a cheap, boozy vacation that comes with a tiny plastic umbrella. Although it's only been open a month or so, the decor -- bamboo curtains, black velvet paintings of naked women and many items from Rice's own collection -- as well as the drinks and regulars promise to make it a hot destination in the coming winter months.
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Men, College Educated Are the Most Engaged News Consumers
While young people are much lighter news consumers generally, they get news on mobile devices as much as older users do. They also prefer a print-like experience when getting news through mobile apps.
How people get local news and information in different communities
Urban residents are more likely to use mobile and online sources, suburbanites are most heavily into social media, and rural residents are more inclined to word of mouth sources.
Further Decline in Credibility Ratings for Most News Organizations
For the second time in a decade, the believability ratings for major news organizations have suffered broad-based declines. In the new survey, the ratings have fallen significantly for nine of 13 news organizations tested. The falloff affects organizations in most sectors: national newspapers, such as the New York Times and USA Today, all three cable news outlets, the broadcast TV networks and NPR.
A New Kind of News Emerges on YouTube
News is becoming a major part of what Americans watch on YouTube. In the last 15 months, a third of the most searched terms on the video sharing site were news related. A new study by the Project for Excellence in Journalism explores the character of news on YouTube—what kinds of stories people access, who produced them, who posted them and what it means for the future of visual journalism.
Health Care News Coverage Wanes; Opponents Won the 'Messaging' War
Health care reform largely disappeared as a subject in the American news media as it wended its way through the legal system to the Supreme Court. But during the the political battle over the legislation, opponents of the reform won the so-called "messaging war" in the coverage.
72% of Americans Follow Local News Closely
Most adults follow local news closely, and local newspapers are by far the source they rely on for much of the local information they need.
State of the News Media 2012
Mobile devices are adding to people's consumption of news, strengthening the lure of traditional news brands and providing a boost to long-form journalism, according to the Project for Excellence in Journalism's ninth annual report on the health of American journalism.


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T.E. Savelle | a place without a postcard | 03/08/2000
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""...I want to keep it that way," sings Peter Garrett at the opening of what is possibly the Oil's most satisfying, pull-no-punches, stage front, up-and-dancing-your-arse-off songs EVER -- "Hercules." This song, about America's armed-to-the-teeth muscle flexing around the globe, and its military/nuclear presence in the Southern Oceans, is, to my mind, the Oil's best live tune. However, it is captured in the studio perfectly here, along with 3 other expertly-crafted yet bare-bones songs that amount to a better EP than most bands' full-length albums. If you like two electric guitars, bass, drums, and an eloquent lead singer, BUY THIS CD and stop wasting your dollars on limp biscuits. It would be worth it at five times the price. What Midnight Oil delivers here is the rock-and-roll fan's most cost-effective expenditure, as well as a full-scale indictment of corporate ecological mayhem and the US military-industrial complex at play in the fields of our earth."
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Jack Baker | LeRoy,IL | 01/17/2008
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"That's one of the lines from "Hercules", an anti atomic war song on this (too) short burst of anger from Aussie rockers Midnight Oil. This is an incredibly taut song that expresses the feelings of residents of countries stuck on the outside of the potential global conflict between the Soviet Union and the USA. To me, the lyrics speak with the anger of people who have no control over their own fate. Not only that, but the music is plenty powerful as well. "Progress" is the indictment of the modern world's nonstop march with its emphasis on profit over people and the natural world, the global struggle and threat of nuclear war, pollution, religion and the conflicts it causes. One could argue that "Progress" is just as valid now as it was in 1985. We find ourself in a world where jobs are outsourced to other nations to save the company a few dollars, we're little more than junkies in relation to the oil companies, all with the threat of global terror looming over our heads causing a flag waving furor bordering on pep rally lunacy.
"Blossom and Blood" speaks of the suffering of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the aftermath of the atomic bombs and the duty to avoid such suffering in the future. "Pictures" reminds people who live with the fears of war and opression to not be silent, to not just watch the world go by, but try and make a difference.
These are pretty heavy subjects, but the Oils manage to convey their message without sounding sanctimonious and preachy. There's genuine anger present on these songs and the band plays with a fury that isn't matched by their later releases. Martin Rotsey's guitar solos in particular have a snarl and bite on this EP. Highly recommended."
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userland | AUSTRALIA | 04/13/2007
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"it's unnerving to listen to this music (and other Midnight Oil's music from the 1980s - especially 10...1, Red Sails In The Sunset) and see how relevant the themes and lyrics are to today's political landscape. These songs could easily be about the world created by George Bush and Johnny Howard. This is great rock music."


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Rhythmic Composition in Red
This national forest of over 2 million acres has been the home of Native Americans for 15,000 years. It encompasses the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, seven wilderness areas, and the headwaters for major rivers in Utah.
Early morning clouds swirl in and out of the White River Valley, Mount Rainier National Park
Ridgelines Emerging
Mount Rainier National Park
The silence of the morning;
Song without words;
Rhythm of the earth
Attuned to my soul
Patterns in Snow and Ice
Southern Alps, New Zealand
Geometric Expression
Main Divide, Southern Alps, New Zealand
Almost all New Zealand's highest peaks cluster along a 40 kilometer stretch of the Main Divide separating the Canterbury Plains from the Westland.
The Mountain Abides
Seemingly Contented
On the shores of Lake Pukaki, approaching Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Beginnings and Emdings
"And the sun and the moon sometimes argue over who will tuck me in at night. If you think I am having more fund than anyone on this planet, you are absolutely correct."
--Hafez, 14th century Sufi poet and outspoken critic of hypocrisy
Like A River Does
Hooker River, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
A small portion of a rainbow lights up a dark corner near the mountain while the Hooker River draws patterns around the rocks in the foreground. Near the confluence with the Tasman River, there is plenty of glacial flour in the water to create this beautiful emerald color.
There was dramatic lighting in the opposite direction from this photo. After working in that direction for awhile, I turned around and saw the sunbeams lighting the mountain side and headed in that direction. The rainbow was visible and there was some thought it might grow. But I wasn't after a rainbow shot. I wanted this photo to be about the two converging lines formed by the illuminated mountain and the rocks in the water.
Earthen Dream
Early morning light shines down on this dry creek bed in Badlands National Park.
Lost In Colors and Forms
Sunrise, White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Story Told in Stone, Sun and Sound
White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
This hard-to-reach area is full of patterns, sounds, shadows, and ancient history. You can enter the area along a path originally carved by dinosaurs. The sandstone formations are the remnants of an ancient sand sea that stretched from modern day southern California to Wyoming.
The Storm Leaves In Peace
Aoraki appeared briefly after a day of rain and gale force winds. The storm departed with a glorious sunset, and at one point, the entire Hooker Valley was suffused with a golden glow. This pano is composed of 25 vertical shots. .
The Unplanned Effect
Ahwahnee Bridge and the Merced River, Yosemite Valley
This beautiful three-arch stone bridge was built across the Merced River in 1928. We discovered it by accident one October evening on our fifth visit to Yosemite, when the fall colors were reflected in the river. It's easy to find, but somehow had eluded us. An unplanned delight.
Moonlight on Aoraki
The moon lit up the entire Hooker Valley, even though it was only two thirds full.
Gold In The Valley
Aoraki and the Hooker Valley suffused with a golden glow. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
The Calm Neutrality of Nature
Mount Shuksan from Picture Lake in the Mount Baker Wilderness
This is a popular spot for a photo, but I am amazed at how many people don't wait for the best light. Every sundown I've been here, most other folks have long disappeared.
Almost Like A Song
Saint Mary Lake with Fall Colors, from Two Dog Flats, Glacier National Park
A day of brilliant fall color, with the reflective patterns of the lake mimicking the curves of the shoreline. Red Eagle Mountain looks on from beyond the far shore.
Rich In Beautiful Light
Clearing Snowstorm, Leidig Meadow, Yosemite Valley, November, 2012
Located just west of Yosemite Lodge At The Falls, the meadow is named for Isabella and George Leidig who owned a hotel here in the late 1800s. I was fortunate to be in the valley during an early November snowstorm while the fall colors were still on the trees. I had been walking and taking pictures in the falling snow for four hours when I found myself alone in the meadow. The snow finally stopped falling, the clouds began to break up, and the sun started to raise some mist in the valley. The cliffs at the base of Eagle Peak provide a dark background for the snowy foreground.
Leidig Meadow Revisited
Leidig Meadow, Yosemite Valley
Whenever I visit the valley, I like to return to these trees and the cliffs in the background. It's not on the tourist map, but I find it highly evocative, and enjoy capturing the place in differing light and weather.
Tree Form
Leidig Meadow, Yosemite Valley
Cloud of Witness
Prussik Peak from Gnome Tarn, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Enchantment Lakes
Shadow Play
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley National Park
Taken from a high ridgeline, this photo shows Star Dune being spotlighted by the morning sun. The mountains of the Amargosa Range in the background have only just started to pick up the sunlight, leaving the dunes surrounded by the shadows. These are one of five areas of dunes in the park.
Lone Larch
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Enchantment Lakes Basin, Washington
The Enchantment Lakes are a jewel of the Cascades, and this waterfall falls from one lake into Snow Creek. I love the way the larch seems to be watching over the scene.
Yosemite Falls
I was hoping for snow but found gorgeous mists swirling around the valley. A hint of the sunset crept through and lightly lit the cliff. With few people around, it was a quiet and peaceful scene.
In Nature's Keeping
Peters Pool, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand
Song Without Words
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park
The mists opened as if the curtains were for the start of a grand performance.
Slowly Drawing to an End
Cooks Meadow, Yosemite Valley
The Fog Reveals
Merced River Canyon, California
The Veil Lifts
Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park
Swirling mists in the valley on this December day began rising and shredding at mid-day, giving glimpses of iconic spots in the park.
Implication of Peace
Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park
A gathering snowstorm in Yosemite Valley.
The Presentation
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park
As a snowstorm gathers in the valley, the cloud and fog opens to reveal the upper falls.
The Night Delivers The Day
The Devil's Golf Course, Death Valley National Park, Pre-dawn
Salt water in this area of the valley floor is drawn upwards, growing into the salt pinnacles in the foreground of this photo. The pinnacles erode into fantastic (and sharp) formations. For this predawn photo, I painted the foreground with my flashlight.
The Truth In What There Is
Mount Rainier from Upper Tipsoo Lake
This view was taken at sunrise above this small lake near Chinook Pass. The wildflowers (including magenta paintbrush, lupine, pasqueflower seedheads, subalpine dasies) were out in full force, far ahead of their normal time. They perfumed the air as I walked to this vantage point. You can see a large patch of lupines toward the bottom of the photo. The serene lighting lasted about an hour and a half. The lake's name means "grassy lake."
Grace Of The Day
Mount Baker, Cascade Range, Washington
This is an early morning view from Kuhlsan Ridge. It's a glorious location; you can turn around from this point and see a similarly spectacular view of Mount Shuksan. I waited until the sun lit the foreground, but still kept the line of trees in shadow.
In The Heart of the Mountains
Upper Rae Lake, from 60 Lakes Basin Trail
Enlivened By The Clouds
The Anza-Borrego Desert Park is a good place for wildflowers, but their blooming is unpredictable. I felt fortunate to find this field of desert sunflowers made more dramatic by the approaching storm. With over 600,000 acres, the park is fun to explore; many wildflowers are a ways off the road. .
The Palouse from Steptoe Butte, Washington
This former prairie in southeastern Washington state is covered with silt dunes and cultivated mainly for wheat and lentil crops. Only about 1% of the original prairie remains. In the spring, the rolling hills of wheat produce intense greens, interspersed with sections of amber stubble. Steptoe Butte rises 3,600 feet above this unique landscape, offering unlimited photographic compositions. Or just quiet appreciation.
The Palouse, Washington
An iconic but irresistible view from Steptoe Butte, the grain elevator and silos of Whitman County Growers seem to sit comfortably among the wheat fields in early spring.
Painter's Palette
The Palouse, Washington
Looking in another direction from Steptoe Butte, the early morning sun enhances the green of the spring wheat, the amber of the empty fields, and the bluish light in the shadows.
Soul Of The Landscape
Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View
Tunnel View is one of the iconic locations in Yosemite, and it always makes me think of Ansel Adams. His famous "Clearing Storm" photograph was taken from this spot in 1938. It's worth returning here because the clouds, colors, and light are always changing. I was in the valley in June 2011 when the waterfalls were flowing at one of their highest rates in 100 years. Although Half Dome never came out of the clouds, El Capitan looms to the left and Bridalveil Falls lit up in the shaft of sunlight as if on cue.
Far From The Common Ways Of Life
Little Lakes Valley, John Muir Wilderness
Located above 10,000 feet, the glacier-carved lakes in this valley are fed by snow melt, and form beautiful reflecting pools for the high Eastern Sierra peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Dade, Mt. Abbot and Mt. Mills. The area gets busy with hikers in the summer, but I had the valley all to myself on this chilly October morning. We had scouted out the area the day before, and it was worth getting up at 3:30am to catch the light. I appreciated the cold stillness of the dawn
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Teens from Sunnyside, Grandview and Granger can find themselves bringing in the New Year at the annual Midnight Live event at Sunnyside High School Wednesday, Dec. 31.
The event, hosted by Sunnyside's Promise, law enforcement agencies throughout the Lower Yakima Valley and area businesses, is promised to be filled with activities, such as watching a movie, dancing, bingo, a mini casino and an inflatable obstacle course.
The evening's events will begin at 8 p.m., according to Sunnyside's Promise Director Lisa Fairbairn. She said the doors will be closed for admission at 10 p.m. for teens wishing to participate.
Movies, games and activities will be featured at the event. The movies have been selected by the students of Sunnyside High School's leadership class, which is organizing the event. They are also setting aside an area for popular video games such as "Dance, Dance Revolution," "Guitar Hero" and other games teens enjoy.
Fairbairn said the group has arranged to have two live bands perform at Midnight Live, and they are looking to provide inflatable games.
Youngsters will be provided with beverages and snacks throughout the evening, and she said prizes will be given away, with a grand prize to be presented close to 12:30 p.m.
The event will conclude at that time.
Fairbairn said, "This event is a good way to help the leadership students earn money for their impending trip to Washington D.C. in February."
She said many businesses throughout the community donate prizes and it would not be the same without their support. However, prize donations are still welcome and volunteers are still needed. "The adults have fun, too," she noted.
Midnight Live is offered as an alternative for youths seeking an alcohol and drug-free New Year's Eve at the cost of $5. Participants are encouraged to bring student ID and a camera to the event.
Fairbairn noted that there will be a no return policy in effect.
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Kevin Koehler, Dorothy Ohl, and Holger Albrecht, From Disaffection to Desertion: How Networks Facilitate Military Insubordination in Civil Conflict
Scholarship on intrastate conflict and civil-military relations has largely ignored individual desertions during civil war. We show that high-risk behavior, such as desertion, is best thought of as coordinated action between individual decision-makers and their strong network ties. Soldiers hold preexisting opinions on whether high-risk action is worthwhile, but it is their networks that persuade them to act. Specifically, it is the content of strong network ties (rather than their mere existence) and the ability to interpret information (rather than the presence of information), which helps explain individual action under extreme risk. Our thick empirical narrative is based on substantial fieldwork on the Syrian conflict and contributes to debates on military cohesion, intrastate conflict trajectories, and the power of networks in catalyzing high-risk behavior.
Santiago Anria, Democratizing Democracy? Civil Society and Party Organization in Bolivia
The rise to power of movement-based parties is a new and expanding phenomenon. Existing theories predict these parties will become increasingly oligarchic as they govern nationally. The Bolivian MAS deviates from this conventional wisdom, as it has followed a remarkably different organizational trajectory that has facilitated grassroots impact and constrained elite control. Through a within-case comparative examination of MAS, this article identifies necessary conditions and explains mechanisms facilitating this outcome in the crucial area of candidate selection. Key to understanding how these parties operate is the organizational context in which they are embedded. Where civil society is strong, has mechanisms to arrive at decisions, and can agree on candidate selection, it can play an important role in resisting the oligarchization of allied movement-based parties.
Agnes Blome, Normative Beliefs, Party Competition, and Work-Family Policy Reforms in Germany and Italy
For a long time, German and Italian work-family policies reflected the traditional male-breadwinner model. Recently, however, the parental leave scheme was substantially reformed and public childcare provision significantly expanded in Germany. By contrast, Italy, a country known for many similarities, witnessed little change. I use the systematic variation in the development of normative beliefs and political competition to explain why policy change occurred in Germany but not in Italy between 1990 and 2009. Based on individual-level data on voting behavior and on normative beliefs, I show that a change in normative beliefs and increased party competition contributed to this policy change in Germany. In Italy, by contrast, the population still generally prefers a traditional work-family model, and work-family policies are not a salient issue for party competition.
Kathryn Hochstetler and J. Ricardo Tranjan, Environment and Consultation in the Brazilian Democratic Developmental State
Twenty-first century developmental projects like those of the Brazilian Workers' Party take place in a regulatory context that—at least on paper—demands new scrutiny of their environmental and community impacts. Scholars of the democratic developmental state also argue that development now requires building human capabilities, promoting sustainable development, and seeking community feedback. We examine 302 electricity projects financed by BNDES to see if and when these developmentalist infrastructure projects faced challenging scrutiny on environmental and community impact grounds. 29 percent generated organized community opposition, extended licensing processes, and/or legal action. These were most common for large projects and projects where community and state actors worked together in blocking coalitions. We conclude that the ideals of the democratic developmental state are more compatible in theory than in practice.
Lauren Honig, Immigrant Political Economies and Exclusionary Policy in Africa
In moments of heightened anti-immigrant sentiment, why do states use different forms of exclusionary policies? While scholarship has traditionally grouped together immigration policies to study variation between open and closed immigration regimes, these policies are not of one kind. This article examines the cases of Ghana's 1969 expulsion order targeting immigrant traders and Côte d'Ivoire's 1998 restrictive land policy that curtailed the rights of immigrant farmers to explain how the economic power of immigrants shapes the types of exclusionary policies used. By leveraging the important similarities between the neighboring West African countries, this article demonstrates that these different forms of anti-immigrant policies reflect not the number of immigrants in certain industries, culture, or objective measures of economic scarcity, but divergent immigrant political economies.
Kelly M. McMann, Developing State Legitimacy: The Credibility of Messengers and the Utility, Fit, and Success of Ideas
Legitimacy is important to governance, yet we know little about how it develops. This article examines an initial step—how citizens come to use the same criteria to evaluate legitimacy. Earlier studies have identified the state and society as sources of possible legitimacy criteria but have not explained the process by which citizens adopt them. This article offers a framework to help understand this process. Specifically, it argues that citizens embrace ideas as legitimacy criteria based on the credibility of the messengers and the utility, fit, and success of the ideas. Original survey, in-depth interviews, and observational data from Central Asia as well as published accounts of government leaders' and societal forces' ideas and actions in the region illustrate the argument.
Yael Shomer, The Electoral Environment and Legislator Dissent
Electoral rules and party candidate selection processes both affect legislators' behavior, specifically, their tendency to either toe or break their party's line. However, elections and selections may produce contradictory incentives for legislators, leading us to ask how conflicting motivations affect legislators' tendencies to dissent. I argue that the effect of these two institutions is conditional and that legislators who face contradictory incentives will tend to maintain voting discipline. On the other hand, when the incentives of elections and selections align, they tend to amplify one another. This is especially true when elections and selections both incentivize personalization. In this article, I test and find support for the conditional hypothesis using an original individual-level dataset with more than 6,700 legislators from thirty country-sessions.


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Carolina Beach volunteers peppered the beach with discarded Christmas trees.
Carolina Beach got into the holiday spirit Saturday, exactly one month after Christmas Day, as volunteers peppered the beach with discarded Christmas trees.
"Essentially, we're using the trees to act as a natural sand fencing," said Ethan Crouch, chairman of the Cape Fear chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. "Sand blows down the beach, and the trees will grab that sand. As that happens over time, the trees will bury themselves, creating and enlarging the dunes."
The beach dunes, large sand formations along the coast, provide habitat for sea turtles and nesting birds and serve as natural storm buffer zones. Typically, coastal towns trap sand for the dunes by placing wood-and-wire fencing along their borders, but some communities also use discarded Christmas trees to naturally enhance the formations. Carolina Beach's program, implemented Saturday for the first time, requires no permit and recycled roughly 50 trees, all rescued from curbs in the town.
"The town has been doing this for as long as I can remember, where they will pick up your used Christmas tree for free," Crouch said. "But the town has to pay to dispose of the trees, so not only are we helping the dunes grow, but we're saving the town money."
To capture sand, volunteers stack the recycled trees in front of the dunes, in rows perpendicular to the ocean.
"We're going to stack probably three or four together at a slight angle, about two feet apart," Crouch said. "So, there'll be little rows of trees on the front of the dune."
The trees will most likely be a bit of an eyesore until they're covered with sand, which can take several months, according to Tim Holloman, town manager of Topsail Beach, which began a similar program last year.
"We had a few complaints last year because when they're uncovered, they look like skeletal structures. They're not pretty green trees anymore," he said. "But they've filled in enough now that people are not objecting to them."
Regionally, there's little evidence to suggest the trees will make a significant difference in sand accumulation along the coast. Holloman said more long-term studies are needed to fully determine the impact - Topsail will most likely continue the program for at least the next five years - but either way, it's unlikely to be a game-changer for erosion mitigation measures.
"I think they're working. We'll have to do it several years in a row to see if it builds up additional dune structures," he said. "I think it's worked. Nothing is 100 percent effective against Mother Nature, but we'll keep on doing it."
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Midcoast Actors' Studio is pleased to announce the cast and crew of its next production, the hilarious musical Nunsense. This full-length theatre production originated from a line of outrageous and highly successful greeting cards by Dan Goggin, an American writer, composer and lyricist of musical theatre. The cards included witty, catchy phrases and featured friend and dental assistant, Marilyn Farina dressed as a Roman Catholic nun.
The successful cards encouraged Goggin to expand the line into a cabaret show called The Nunsense Story. The show opened for a four day run at Manhattan's Duplex and due to its popularity remained for 38 weeks. The positive response to the show encouraged Goggin to turn it into the full-length feature production it is today.
Nunsense opened at the off Broadway Cherry Lane Theatre on December 12, 1985. It then moved into the Douglas Fairbanks Theatre where it remained for ten years holding 3,672 performances. The show was translated into more than 26 languages with over 8000 productions held worldwide grossing more than $500 million in revenue.
The cast features two new faces to MAS, although not new to the stage; Irene Dennis and Alex Clausen of Bangor, both of whom have performed with Penobscot Theater Company. MAS company members Leah Smith of Rockland, Jennifer Maher of Knox, and Angela Domenichelli of Belfast round out the five nun cast. MAS founder and artistic director Jason Bannister is the director/producer, Joani Mitchell is music director, Jay Rosenberg is stage manager, Maher is choreographer, Ivy Lobato is props supervisor, and Shari John is house manager.
Nunsense runs August 1-10th at the UU Church in Belfast. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 p.m., and Sundays at 3:00. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling the Midcoast Actors' Studio box office at 3707592 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I was recently at Sur La Table and came upon these adorable salt and pepper shakers. Many years ago, when my Great Grandma Lorraine passed away, I inherited a pair of mouse salt and pepper shakers from her. She had a thing for mice. I'm not sure where it all started for her, but eventually, she amassed quite a collection of mice in various forms.
Keeping mice in the kitchen seems counterintuitive, but those sweet grey, ceramic shakers, were very dear to me. Eventually, they became chipped and damaged from use, and I had to give them up. And now, pigs.....
I'm not sure why I feel compelled to collect pigs now. Maybe these things happen when you get older. I should be clear that I don't want to receive pigs for every gift from here on out. All you family and friends, please don't start gifting me pig slippers, sweaters, and other swine paraphinalia. I have no interest in wearing a pig pendant on my neck, or hanging a pig poster in my kitchen.
I just liked the look of these two, Poivre and Sel. They absolutely needed to come home with me. I may bring other piggy friends home with me down the line, but I'll know them when I see them.


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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau has a network of all the specialists for the treatment of very complex diseases. It maintained a regular and close dialogue with the GPs. This guarantees, that the treatment of each patient was undertaken according to the latest international standards. Both gastroenterologists of Gastro-center have completed the appropriate training, have many years of experience and are always updated to the latest medical knowledge. There is a close cooperation with the u.g. external partners as well as regular internal meetings ("four-eyes principle") and joint planning / conducting investigations whenever possible or useful.


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How to Make It
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag, and shake until chicken is well coated. Marinate chicken in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Place marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and set aside. Thread chicken evenly onto 4 (12-inch) skewers. Thread zucchini, squash, and sweet red pepper alternately onto 4 additional 12-inch skewers.
Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350° to 400°). Place vegetable skewers on rack; grill, covered, 5 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade. Place chicken skewers on rack; grill chicken and vegetables, covered, 5 additional minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is done, turning and basting often with marinade. Remove vegetables and chicken from skewers.
To serve, place 1 cup rice on each plate; top evenly with vegetables and chicken.
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"We always approach the each game the same way. The NBA is full of great players. They just added two more guys." — Pelicans coach Monty Williams on whether the presence of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant presented more a challenge for his team than it would have if the Oklahoma City stars were still out with injuries.
Yeah, right.
After stumbling through three straight defeats since Eric Gordon was lost to a torn labrum, the Pels approached Tuesday's game against the Thunder like it was a challenge to their manhood, prevailing 112-104 to even their record at 8-8.
"This was good for us, especially coming off three losses," said forward Anthony Davis who provided a typical — 25 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks, six steals — AD for MVP effort. "We just have to remind ourselves that we have the skills to win."
Or maybe, in some cases, their livelihoods.
After forwards Darius Miller and Patrick Young were waived Sunday, reportedly freeing up a roster spot for as-yet unsigned free agent Dante Cunningham, it fell to Luke Babbitt to start for the first time this season.
His assignment — providing spacing on offense but also contributing the primary defense on Durant, the reigning NBA MVP, who missed the season's first 17 games with a broken toe
Kind of do it or don't come back alive. Or at least don't be surprised to see your locker cleaned out Wednesday morning.
It wasn't graceful — Babbitt was whistled for four fouls in the first half alone.
But it was enough to help limit to Durant to 12 points in the first 24 minutes, less than half of his league-leading 32.0-point scoring average of a year ago.
"Maybe a couple of those fouls were a little too aggressive," Babbitt said. "But I didn't want to give him anything easy."
Babbitt's defensive efforts helped the Pelicans maintain a narrow lead during most of the first two quarters — one they expanded to 69-52 at halftime with a rousing 12-0 run over the final two minutes that made the Smoothie King Center seem like it was more than half-filled for a game matching two of the league's superstars.
But maybe it was precisely the kind of game that will fill more of those empty seats.
Certainly it was one the Pelicans needed more than any other in this young season.
While Davis, this week's Sports Illustrated cover subject, has been posting MVP numbers of his own — 24.9 points (third in the league), 11.3 rebounds (sixth), 3.0 blocked shots (first) and 2.1 steals (fifth) per-game and an unworldly PER, his teammates had been struggling on the offensive end, getting poor ball movement which led to poor shooting percentages.
Against Washington on Saturday, they took 81 shots but made only 37 percent of them with a season-low 12 assists a major factor.
But Tuesday, everybody seemed to be looking for the open man — and usually finding them.
The Pels had 23 aided baskets Tuesday, a number only diminished by 20 second-chance points, double the Thunder's.
If the Pelicans are going to be a playoff contender — they're 11th in the super-competitive Western Conference and that with the sure-to-improve Thunder (5-13) now tied for 12th — these are the kind of games they are going to have to win — at home against the other good teams from the conference, of which there are many.
It certainly was a good way to start December, a month in which the Pels play a season-high 18 games, with a West Coast road trip to Golden State followed by a back-to-back against the two Los Angeles teams just ahead.
Before Tuesday, the Pels had lost 10 of their last 11 against OKC, the lone victory coming in the final week of last season when the Thunder rested most of its starters before the playoffs.
Tuesday, they were at full strength. Durant finished with 27 points and Westbrook 21. But that wasn't enough.
Durant got 16 of his points in the second-half when Babbitt was playing only a cameo role (1:56).
So, was it a job-saving performance? Too early to say.
A season-defining victory? Way too early for that one, too.
But on this night, the Pels showed that for the first time in four seasons, we should expect meaningful games in March and April.


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There's a handful of things that, despite gender, race, location, or economic standing, everyone seems to experience in their childhood. Things like climbing trees, kicking rocks and/or cans, doing flips over handrails, roller skating and bowling. Bowling especially was a big part of my childhood back in the 80s. I fondly remember the dark, dingy bowling lanes we'd frequent that, in my memory, look like they could be home to any number of creepy truck drivers. I definitely remember the smell of sweat and stale beer wafting in the air. And who could ever forget the sound of pins clanging together, or the screams let out when yet another ball goes rolling into the gutter.
Lucky Strike is the exact opposite of those bowling alleys of yesteryear. While you'll still hear the pins clanging, and the gutter ball induced screaming, everything else you may have loved or loathed has been replaced with a super shiny, neon tinged sheen. First of all there's a sign out front outlining the dress code, letting you know instantly that this is not a place for shady truck drivers. Once inside you'll notice the neon lighting, huge TV screens lining the walls, and dance music pumping in the background. You might start to wonder if you've mistakenly wandered into a club.
Then you'll hear the clang of the pins and remember that, yup, you are in fact in a bowling alley. It's just a lot more upscale than you remember. The stale beer smell doesn't exist anymore, because the ultra sleek bar is more about slinging mid-priced martinis and specialty cocktails. Typically greasy bowling lane food has been transformed into calamari and tuna burgers. As for the actual bowling, the usually black balls are now various neon pastel hues, and the lighting on the lanes make it look like you're bowling in the middle of outer space. Which to me is pretty awesome since I probably won't be bowling in space anytime soon…or ever.
Games go for $7.95 per person and shoe rental will run you $3.95. You could even have to wait a couple of hours to get a lane. But it's totally worth it to relive your childhood memories minus all the possibly weird parts.
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Sachin Tendulkar Book Release Highlights: Have Lived My Dreams, Little Master Thanks His Family
Sachin Tendulkar has launched his highly-anticipated autobiography 'Playing it my way' in Mumbai on Wednesday. Catch all the highlights from the book launch event here.
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has launched his highly-anticipated autobiography 'Playing it my way' in Mumbai.
In excerpts from the book released earlier, Tendulkar had hit out at ex-India coach Greg Chappell, calling him a 'ringmaster.' Tendulkar also revealed that Chappell tried to replace Rahul Dravid as Indian team's captain just months ahead of the World Cup 2007.
Here are the highlights from the book launch event.
- The book launch event of Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography 'Playing it my way' begins in Mumbai.
-Tendulkar is seen seated with his family members and Sunil Gavaskar in the front.
- Tendulkar's long-time teammates Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman are also among the guests.
- Anjali Tendulkar posed as a sports journalist to meet him, says cricket historian Boria Mazumdar.
- Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri and Vasu Paranjpe are now on the stage to share their stories and anecdotes about the master blaster.
- Gavaskar: Sachin was at the Wankhede stadium when I first saw him. Near the old dressing room I was standing. He was batting for Mumbai against renowned spinner Raju Kulkarni. The way Sachin was punching him off the backfoot straight down the ground was quite astonishing. That was my first impression of Tendulkar.
- Vengsarkar: Vasu [Paranjpe] brought him to play for Mumbai. I was practicing ahead of my 100th Test at CCI and Vasu told me 'take a look at this kid.' He faced Kapil Dev and the likes in the nets. I told selectors I want him in the Mumbai side. For first three days he didn't come for practice. I was livid and asked Vasu to have a word with him and Tendulkar said, "I had a drawing exam."
- Vasu Paranjpe:I ensured Sachin Tendulkar's father watched his son score a century in the Irani Trophy. I sent him to the MRF pace academy to bat, but he ended up bowling over there.
- Ravi Shastri: When Sachin made his debut against Pakistan, he was like a big white shark jumping into the scene. I always told him to play his natural game and the rest is history
- Gavaskar: When Sachin reached his 34th Test ton, I sent him 34 Champagne bottles.
- Ravi Shastri: 22-yards away from him at the non-striker's end, I had the best seat in the house when he scored a century in Australia at the age of 18. He was getting a lot of stick from the Australians. They were putting pressure on the youngster and it fired him up.
- Sachin Tendulkar alongwith the Class of 96' - Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman - are now on the stage.
- Rahul Dravid: It was great memories. Having retired, to sit back and relive the memories it's a great feeling. Just to be part of a quartet like this it was very special for me. We challenged each other, we pushed each other.
- Sourav Ganguly: I met him at the Under-14 camp in Indore and the first thing I noticed was how much he wanted to bat. He had to be literally pulled out of the nets because the rest needed to be given a chance. At the age of 15-16, he was using one of the heaviest bats. He was my roommate in the MRF pace academy. He used to walk in his sleep. When I asked him, he said he had this issue. This used to keep me awake.
- VVS Laxman: The first time I met him was in 1996 in Nottingham. At that time also I could see the humility in him. Even then he was the first to walk up and talk to a youngster. In my first experience as a player, he was the captain and he just made me feel so comfortable. I was in awe of him but he made me comfortable.
- Dravid: In the middle while batting together, we would converse a lot in Marathi. As a youngster at No.3, when Sachin used to walk out at No.4 I used to get nervous. There was a sense of eagerness when he walked out and I was bit hesitant when he walked out. He was one of the best batsmen in the world and was already a captain by the time I played my third Test and he would come out and ask me about the conditions. I was not sure if he really wanted to know about the conditions or if he was taking the mickey out of me. Over time I realised his humility and how genuine he was when it came to the game.
- Laxman: I've never ever seen any other batsman who has control. In his knock of 241, when he didn't score a single run through covers. I couldn't believe the amount of control. Another innings was his 136 vs Pakistan which he scored through a back-spasm.
- Sachin: Not may could hit Shane Warne against the spin like Laxman did.
- Dravid: In 16 years together, there are bound to be disagreements. We've had our share but it's a part of our relationship.
- Sachin: A lot of things happen behind the closed doors in dressing room and the outside world don't know about those. We immediately resolve those and move on.
- Dravid: The most important moment of that Multan Test [when he declared Indian innings with Tendulkar on 194] was me throwing the ball to Sachin in the final over and him getting the wicket of Moin Khan.
- Laxman: Had some memorable match-saving partnerships with Sachin.
- Sachin: The time Greg Chappell was coach in 2007, the environment in the team then had become very difficult.Â
- Ganguly: The 2007 time was the toughest period for me. But that's how life goes.
- Sachin: Even after my last innings, we were talking about the way I batted and how I got out.
- Anjali Tendulkar: I was at the airport to receive my mother when I first saw Sachin Tendulkar. I thought he was very cute and chased him. He seemed embarrassed by it all. He was 17 back then.
- Ajit Tendulkar: Even as a kid, Sachin always had an answer for everything. That's why I took him to Achrekar sir.
- Sachin: In the Sydney Test vs Australia in 2004, Ajit threw me a challenge to remain not out. That challenge helped me when I scored my 241 not out.
- Anjali Tendulkar: The first time Sachin wanted me to come to his house, he was a little hesitant. He came up with this plan that he will tell people at his home that I was a journalist. When I met him in 1990, there was no technology, I had to cross my huge medical campus to a telephone booth to call him. I then decided to write letters to him when he was in Sydney to save on telephone bills.
- Meanwhile, Tendulkar tweeted this image:
Ajit and Anjali.... #PlayingItMyWayLaunch pic.twitter.com/Nu2kXMp6Z6
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2014
- Anjali Tendulkar: Life was never easy. To handle things without him around was very tough. I never wanted to disturb him and his cricket schedule. When he was 21, he wanted me to go to his parents and talk about us getting engaged.
- Sachin: Talking to my parents about Anjali and us getting engaged was much tougher that facing the fastest bowlers.
- Anjali: To inform Sachin about his father's death was one of the most difficult things to do.
- Sachin: There are so many things that Ajit has done for me. Right from the days my career began. 'We' have lived this dream together of playing for India. Whenever I was stressed, he was also stressed.
- Sachin Tendulkar officially releases his autobiography, Playing it my way.


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Wisconsin is a state of unrivaled dairy, verdant farmland and friendly neighbors. It's also a singular font of natural wonders. For three days we camped at Franklin Lake in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Imagine our surprise upon arriving to campsite with a moving carpet — dozens of miniscule frogs, each no larger than a nickel. Their hippity-hoppity welcome wagon was but the first of our Northwoods fauna encounters.
The forest surrounding our camp possessed a canopy so thick that sunlight merely trickled in in patches. Loons filled the air at all times of the day with their signature call. Unseen animals scurried about in the undergrowth. Clusters of skinny white-barked birch trees held leaves that rustled gently in the occasional breeze, shimmering in the light. Franklin Lake itself is a hidden gem of pristine water, its tranquility preserved by an undeveloped shoreline. Hardly any boats disturb its placid waters which offer respite from the oppressive afternoon heat and ravenous insects.
One day we had to go into town for provisions. Zoned out in the passenger's seat on the way back, I suddenly noticed an irregularity in the greenery outside. Before my brain had a chance to register what the dark form was, Tim exclaimed, "Did you see that?! Was that a bear?" Before I could answer, I felt the car moving in reverse. Outside of the rear window a black bear lumbered along the shoulder of the road. We had come within ten feet of it just seconds before.
The next day we embarked on a fishing expedition through the Eagle River Chain o' Lakes. (Not kidding – it's officially spelled "Chain o' Lakes.") This vacation community is highly developed, its shores crowded with summer homes, lodges, private piers and dockside restaurants. It is not the kind of place I would expect to have any Steve Irwin adventures. A couple of hours into the trip found us quietly casting our lines into the depths of Eagle Lake. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a bald eagle appeared in the sky! My jaw literally dropped as it soared overhead. Up until that point, the bald eagle had been a mythical creature to me, a fabled endangered species of grade school text books and American coinage. In the flesh this eagle was far greater than any photograph. After it flew away a hungry osprey grabbed our attention. It dove into the water in front of us and shot back up with a fish in its mouth, just like a scene out of Nature. Nearby, common loons likewise dove into the water, then skimmed the surface wailing and elaborately displaying themselves for any loon ladies in the area.
We lazily explored six or seven lakes that day and caught no fish. On the way back to the marina we sped through the waters where we could. Lucky for us we entered a "Slow No Wake" zone at just the right place. Perched upon an old tree stump at the edge of the shoreline sat a humungous golden eagle. It was about two feet tall with nutty brown plumage, sharp golden talons and blazing yellow eyes. It rotated its head around nearly 360 degrees, scanning for prey. As we crept around the corner, coming within 15 feet or so of this imposing raptor, it did not flinch or otherwise indicate that it considered us to be any higher on the food chain than it.
That night we may have settled for a weenie roast instead of fresh fish for dinner, but we did not go back to camp disappointed. Nature had provided such an excitingly singular experience for us that day that it was hard to complain. She did, however, tax us in the form of overly-aggressive mosquitos, tent-loving spiders and huge black beetles that randomly rained down from the trees. Still, I'll never forget my exotic Northwoods safari. The morning we left Eagle River to head north, Nature threw in one last freebie: a second bald eagle perched atop a telephone pole bid us farewell.


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AE-mSn Concentration Areas
- Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Adult – Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Leadership in Diverse Settings
Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
The PMHNP concentration is a 49-credit hour program that prepares graduates to provide primary psychiatric-mental health care at an advanced level to individuals of all ages and their families. Graduates will be prepared to assume responsibilities including differential diagnosis and management of psychiatric and mental health disorders through medication management and psychotherapeutic interventions including individual, group and family therapies. Graduates will also engage in health promotion and illness prevention strategies with their population. Graduates will participate in and utilize research to improve patient care and patient care systems. Graduates are prepared to work in both inpatient and community based psychiatric/mental health settings, and may work in a variety of health care settings providing psychiatric-mental health care and consultation.
All degree plans are in PDF Format.
- AE-MSN Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Program of Work
- AE-MSN Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Schedule
Adult - Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist includes perspectives of both health-restoration and health-promotion, while developing skills in case management. This concentration area focuses on physiological and psychosocial theories, concepts, and research underlying self-care and growth needs of individuals. Other commonly emphasized themes include: holism of clients, family relationships, environmental influences, conceptual thinking, and independent nursing actions.
Faculty assist students in individualizing their education by facilitating work in hospital or non-hospital clinical areas in the specialization courses. Practicum experiences provide opportunities for testing new approaches and developing advanced skills.
Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for recognition as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The curriculum also includes coursework required by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (TxBON) to be qualified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Additional requirements and experience for APN status are available from the TxBON.
All degree plans are in PDF Format.
- AE-MSN Adult - Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Program of Work
- AE-MSN Adult - Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: Schedule
Leadership in Diverse Settings
The Leadership in Diverse Settings (LeaDS) program is a Masters level curriculum designed to respond to a national and local call for nurses to assume leadership positions in diverse healthcare settings. This program will facilitate development of a robust set of competencies preparing the graduate to provide leadership in a variety of patient-centered healthcare, community, and educational settings.
The graduates of the LeaDS program will be uniquely qualified to lead change in complex, dynamic, and challenging environments.
Through courses and guided experiences this program will develop leaders with:
- Advanced Competencies for Clinical Practice
- Advocacy Skills to Meet the Needs of Diverse and Underserved Populations
- Commitment to Stewardship of Resources
- Communication, Collaboration, and Negotiation Skills
- Dedication to Developing and Renewing Others
- Organizational Change Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Vision for the Future of Healthcare and Nursing Education
All degree plans are in PDF Format.
- AE-MSN - Leadership in Diverse Settings: Program of Work
- AE-MSN - Leadership in Diverse Settings: Schedule – Full-Time
- AE-MSN - Leadership in Diverse Settings: Schedule – Part-Time


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There needs to be a term for a female version of a rusty trombone
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Is nice, I like!
Just a word of caution, don't ever perform this on a prostitute...Take my word ford it
There is! It's called a Rusty Piccolo... check Urban Dictionary
From Opie and Anthony...
"Pinch-Pot Mud Works"
Muting the rusty trumpet.
Its the rusty Triangle... the pussy is the triangle and the asshole is the rust
no its a rusty french horn cuz thats the onlyinstument u stick ur hand in
Michael J Fox smoking.
doesnt' matter... thats fuckin awesome! that girls a keeper!
rusty sheriff's badge!
rusty french horn.... but you gotta fist her :P
We should consult Sherriff Joe about this one.
Its called the Rusty French Horn. Look up a video of someone playing, you'll get it.
The correct term is "Rusty French Horn"
If you are with a slutty chick it would be known as the ruty tuba because her gaping vagina would hit those lower notes
My roommates always call it a Rusty Harmonica. *shrugs*
The Term you are looking for is Rusty French Horn.
I prefer choco taco. Like the ice cream treat
sherrif joe is a douche
You just made my morning.
Thank you for having an education.
chocolate bacon fiddling
licking buthole and reaching around to jerk the guy off at the same time.
red wings. if its your period blood =D
There Is it's called the rusty trumpet ur just fingering her and doing the anal.
LOL you guys are retarted.. You're arguing about a mouth to butthole extraviganza
rofl "pink eye" made my day
Rusty trumpet, play it with three fingers
There already is a term for that: The FILTHY FLUTE!
It is actually the rusty french horn
No its quite clearly the rusty french horn...you lick her butthole while you fist her...duhh
Rusty Flute you twiddle that clit like you are playing flight of the bumble bees
It's called a Yeast Infection.
rusty harp...you pluck while she bucks..
While i like "pink eye"...alot, im gonna go with rusty kazoo
I call it the brown DJ. Make the motions and you'll get it.
what's a rusty trombone? i mean, i guess it's kinda self explanatory, but...
my friends and i call it grilled cheese
easily the funniest one.... oxidized piano


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Kansas City, Kan. – The Gustavus women's soccer team has earned recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association Of America (NSCAA) for its academic performance during the 2012-13 school year. With a team grade point average (GPA) of 3.48, the Gusties are one of 593 women's soccer teams, regardless of Division, to be awarded the […]
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Five Gustavus Adolphus College student athletes were recognized recently as the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) released the 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V College Division At-Large Teams. Andy Bryan (men's tennis), Margaret Dorer (women's hockey), and Nicole Gergen (gymnastics) were named to the first team, while Connor Ziegler (men's swimming and diving) and Jaime Gaard (women's tennis) were honored on the second team.
Three Women's Soccer Players Named Academic All-District V
The Gustavus Adolphus women's soccer team has had three of its players named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V team. Seniors Liz Petersen and Alison Rethwisch have been named to the College Division first team and will be placed to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America ballot. Fellow senior Amy Larson was named to the College Division second team.
Three Gustavus Teams, Eight Individuals Recognized for Academics
Three Gustavus Adolphus College athletic teams and eight individual student-athletes have been recognized recently by each sport's respective coaches association for excellence in athletics and academics. Men's and women's outdoor track and women's basketball have all earned team honors, while individual athletes in men's and women's outdoor track and field and men's and women's golf have received honors.
Baseball Player Ben Sherer Named to Academic All-America Third Team
Gustavus Adolphus senior baseball player Ben Sherer has been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Team for the third consecutive year. Sherer, a first baseman from Bismarck, North Dakota, is only the second student athlete from Gustavus to be named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America team three times (2004, 2005, and 2006).
Amanda Parker Named Verizon Academic All-American
Sophomore gymnast Amanada Parker has been named to the 2003 Verizon Academic All-America College Division Women's At-Large Second Team.


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We have played with 2 new types of weapon systems.
First is what we call a drive-rail, or pulse gun. Fires a small 'packet' of DF energy. We think of it as the 5" or 8" guns on WW II ships. We have it as a 2-3 HS weapon with a SRW like hit profile fixed at a single point of damage. Makes for a viable weapon on small escorts (EX/ES) and on system patrol ships that aren't main line combat vessels.
Second is our subspace emitter. Essentially a SRW that doesn't do damage, but causes a gen reduction in a target's sensors. Useful to blind LRW ships (missile queen hates them) or mess up a ship's ability to use precision weapons. Also can help to prevent scans or make bouys hard to detect for WP attackers.


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Temple Terrace, Florida firefighter and Navy Veteran David Burton has found a way to turn hoses into remarkable American flags. He started making the fire hose American flags about a year ago, and since then, the demand for them has been non-stop. Creating them has turned into his hobby and passion.
He sold his first set of flags at a flea market and people went crazy for them. "We sold out and the response was so great. It wasn't just firemen buying them, so I knew we really had something," Burton tells KHOU.
Burton spends 12 hours (and sometimes more) on his days off working on the flags. According to him, it makes the U.S. flags even more special knowing that they were crafted from hoses that were actually used and possibly saved people's lives.
A fire hose is 50-feet long, but Burton needs a total of 70 feet to complete a flag. Hundreds of hoses have been donated to him from around the country. To make the art, he uses a nail gun to secure the dyed hoses to a wooden board.
John Robinson, a fellow veteran who purchased one of Burton's flags, said, "Having served, having David being a veteran, it's one of those things that's a one of a time piece and you're never going to see it again."
Now that's some pretty special one-of-a-kind art!


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|Monday, 21 September 2009 16:41
For me winter of 2009 will be remember as the period where I was snowed under with major projects that had to be completed in a short space of time. (That's why the last few months of the year have been a total blur to me. I sometimes don't even know what day it is. Lol!) It was also the first time I got involved in Public Relations (PR) and promotions for the film industry, giving me that growing desire to work on more films.
In October/November I was involved in the PR and promotion primarily in the Midlands for film 'Dead Man Running;' which was executively produced by premiership footballers Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole, directed by award winning film director Alex De Rakoff, and produced by one of the UK's most distinguished film producers Nicholas 'Pikki' Fearon and also starred the likes of 50 Cent, Ashley Walters, Tamer Hassan and Danny Dyer, to name a few. So I knew this was a major film to be apart of.
The film is based around reformed ex con Nick (Tamer Hassan) who is given exactly 24 hours to come up with the £100,000 he owes brutal gangland loan shark Thigo (50 Cent). With Thigo's men holding Nick's wheelchair bound mum (Brenda Blethyn) hostage, he and best mate Bing (Danny Dyer) embark on a frantic race against the clock that hurls them across the country's mean streets, from the East London dog tracks to the underground drug dens of Manchester.
After all the hard work, regionally and nationally, in street promotion (flyering and posters), competitions (ticket giveaways), features (previews and reviews features), arranging interviews (magazines, newspapers and radio) for 50 Cent, Tamer Hassan, Pikki, Ashley Walters and Ashley Cole (I now have all their numbersJ) the film peaked at number 10 in the UK film charts on its opening release (Friday 30th October), even though it was showcased in approximately 60 cinemas nationally compared to major Hollywood films released on the same day that were featured in around 300! Also Birmingham was one of the most successful cities for ticket sales! I was truly ecstatic about the results.
I also went to the premiere of the film win Manchester (I missed the London premier due to other commitments) and rolled with the JEP/Real Deal Comedy Jam team.
When we got there, which was quite late due to traffic, and we arrived on the red carpet, the paparazzi and press were there and also fans. As we were walking down the red carpet the cameras stopped and people were asking whom we were and if we were famous. It was a little cringe worthy, but we held our heads high and said 'One day'! Shouting out, 'Real Deal Comedy Jam,' 'Queen of the Crop' and 'JEP'! I'm not into the limelite, so it was all good. On day ill be kicking them away from my doorstep. Lol!
I personally found the film was well directed and produced, funny at times and not at all too gangster as I thought it would be. I also enjoyed the chemistry between actors Tamer Hassan and Danny Dyer. They always gel well together in their films. Do you remember 'The Business?"
Due to the successful results in the Midlands and me continuing to speak highly of the marketing and promotion potentials in the Midlands the producer of the film 'Nicholas "Pikki" Fearon decided to include Birmingham to line-up for the Q&A session tour with some of the cast and crew to be showcased at Vue Cinema, Star City. I was thrilled, even though I had less than a week to promote and market the event from the films opening release, however I was confident I could pull it off – as always.
The response from the general public and press about the Q&A session coming to Birmingham was phenomenal and I was confident we would attract a large amount of people to the event.
However, unfortunately due to the appalling weather (total wash out) and possibly due to the screening venue (Star City) the attendance was not as high as anticipated. The weather also caused some of the cast and crew not to attend - which says it all. On the plus side, those who attended (press and general public) gave me positive feeback about the film and found the Q&A session very instructive.
Overall, my experience working on Dead Man Running was knowledgeable in the film sense, and absolute pleasure working with the cast and crew. I look forward to working on future film projects, particularly with Pikki, whom I see as an inspiration that anything is possible no matter your circumstances if you put your mind to it.
Dead Man Running will be out on DVD in February 2010. So keep your ears and eyes peeled and continue to support British films.
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Danish Dance Theatre
'Working Man', 'Insomnia', 'Kridt'
by Gunild Pak Symes
May 5, 2006 -- Folkteatret, Copenhagen
Danish audiences in Copenhagen this spring caught a glimpse of the choreographic genius that is Tim Rushton, the Danish Dance Theatre's British-born director, blooming upon the main stage of Folketeatret (The People's Theatre) that is the new home of this energetic group. Back from successful tours to positive reviews in North America, the Middle East and Australia, the emerging contemporary dance company has found its international legs. Young, weird, whacky and wily, the dancers performed three masterworks by Rushton to be toured as part of the company's repertory in 2006-2007.
"Working Man", first performed in Copenhagen in 2002, showcased the sinewy undulating movements and adept isolation skills of each dancer in the ensemble. Inspired by Rushton's childhood memories of the Midlands, the industrial region of England known for its steel works and porcelain manufacturing,"Working Man" opens with a man miming work at a potter's wheel, forming the sensual curves of a vase and letting imagination flow. The ensuing menagerie of arduous, off-road, not quite assembly-line movement, spiced with flirtations and office humour, belies a cunning sensitivity toward the primal tendencies of individuals in confined groups. Superior performances by Parisian, Marylise Tanvet-Schmidt, and Dane, Philip Schmidt, lead a talented ensemble through a quizzical yet often comical series of vignettes to the astute performance of lively rhythmic Balkan music by Mazel, the premier Klezmer orchestra in Denmark. Although grey upon grey, the costumes and interactive sets by Katrine Nilsen, give an efficient framework for the choreography, providing a sense of containment and allowing changes in visual textures.
Rushton's new work, "Insomnia", proved to be the gem of the evening, made more stunning by a fluid and profound performance by Italian soloist Luca Marazia. Uniquely driven by an effective and surreal installation studying the existential middle ground between sleep and waking, up and down, virtual and physical by Dutch installation artist Arthur Steijn and Danish set designer Signe Krogh, with eerie saturated lighting by Mikael Sylvest, the work evolved from video visualization of the spiritual music of Arvo Pärt to the demise of an insomniac caught in a three-dimensional interactive grid of white wires suspended in black space. Levitating dancers entered from above and moved though, over and under the grid, without touching so much as a hair in passing. Why they left the stage to Marazia's lone figure was a mystery, but his compelling and technically brilliant performance more than made up for the questions left for us to ponder. Only ten minutes in length, the work is a striking haiku that stands well enough alone, but lends itself to further exploration.
Closing the evening was "Kridt" (Chalk). Awarded Denmark's Reumert Award for Best Dance Performance in 2005, "Kridt" is a heart-wrenching portrayal of a man standing at the edge of his grave, balancing between life and death, his life and relationships flashing before our eyes, his story written in chalk chant on a black wall and on the floor, around his body, erased and spoken by the people in his life. Norwegian dancer Kenneth Carlsen played a much-beleaguered soul, with his long limbs stretched and draped as holy cloth upon an unseen crucifix. Much as the work was about a man's life, strong performances of seamless transitions and kinetic prowess were given by three women of the group, including Swedish dancer Stina Mårtensson, Finnish-born Laura Lohi and Hilary Briggs of England. Inspired by the text of Ecclesiastes and set to a haunting score by Latvian composer Peteris Vasks, and performed live with depth and vigour by the Danish Radio Sinfionetta, "Kridt" starts out heavy and gets heavier as it progresses, at moments wandering as if lost in unknown territory, made worse by an overflow of smoky haze that obscured some performers, while taking us to a dark place deep in the heart. Rushton's genius is in his ability to use strong visual imagery, musical sensitivity and theatrical finesse toward meaning. In the end, "Kridt" unfolds itself in the clearest visual poetry.
While the Danish Dance Theatre is still young and fresh, mixed in experience from recently honed raw talent to only just seasoned professionals who are still flexing the limbs of Rushton's highly technical, emotive, quick and challenging choreography, there is much to look forward to as the troupe matures in strength, cohesiveness, breadth and personality.
This review was originally published in the July 2006 issue of DanceEurope.
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ZHP M Performance Package FAQ
M-Performance Package - ZHP (US Models)
The performance package was available on 2003-2005 330 sedans (330i) and 2004-2006 330 coupes and convertibles (330Ci/330Cic). In 2003, it was only available with the 6-speed manual transmission and WITHOUT the premium package. In 2004, all performance package cars were also available with the automatic (steptronic) transmission as well as the premium package.
Obviously, the Performance Package is a level above the Sport Package, so they're not available together.
Changes Include:
-Engine mods (new camshafts, electronics, & lighter flywheel) for 10HP & 8 ft/lb of torque increase & 6800 max RPM (from 6500).
-6 speed short throw shifter (for manual transmission equipped cars)
-3.07:1 Final drive ratio w/ manual trans instead of the standard 2.91:1. Convertibles retained the already installed 3.07 ratio.
-Max Speed Limiter set to 155 mph/248km/h (instead of 128mph/205km/h)
-New M suspension, more "sporty" than standard sport package:
-There are no "ZHP" specific springs. The same springs are used for comparably equipped 330's for both the ZSP and the ZHP. In both cases, the spring rate for the post 4/01 build ZSP and ZHP is believed to be slightly less than that of the pre-4/01 ZSP
-Firmer shocks (Jounce: front +50%, rear +20%), (Rebound: front +35%, rear -8%)
-ZHP does use different dampers than the ZSP. There is a shortage of shock dyno data, but based on the SACHS damping parameter values it is believe the jounce damping is the same but rebound damping is stiffer on the ZHP. Pre-4/01 sport package cars had similar damping values to the ZHP but used the higher grade SACHS "Advantage" dampers rather than the "Super Touring" model
-ZHP control arms are different and use a stiffer ball joint
-BMW M exterior trim elements (front & rear fascia, side sills, & trunk lid spoiler)
-Special exterior trim: Anthracite (charcoal) headlight & foglight surrounds, High-Gloss Shadowline (black gloss) trim
-Large diameter stainless steel dual exhaust outlets (no exhaust flap in right tip)
-Extra thick Alcantra steering wheel (later switched to perforated leather)
-ZSP Sport Seats
-Alcantra & cloth upholstry to replace leatherette and standard trim (leather still optional)
-Choice of "Black Cube" or "Silver Cube" aluminum interior trim
-Anthracite headliner
-Red Needles (**ONLY US models)
-Unique 18" Wheels (style 135M), 18x8.0" front, 18x8.5" rear
-Wider Tires: 225/40ZR-18 in front and 255/35ZR-18 in the rear.
Quick Checklist to determine if you have the M-Performance/ZHP package:
- Alcantara or Perforated Leather "M" steering wheel
- Alcantara shift and handbrake boots
- 6800rpm redline
- No flap in right exhaust tip
Nice post, good to know what it actually comes with :D
Here's a slightly reworked version of your checklist, for Canadian specific M Performance package cars (factory option code ZAM):
Quick Checklist to determine if you have the M-Performance/ZAM package:
- Alcantara or Perforated Leather "M" steering wheel
- Alcantara shift and handbrake boots (leather if the leather wheel came from the factory)
- 6800rpm redline (is only for US vehicles, Canadian cars have the stock gauges with 6500 RPM but will rev to at least 6800.)
- No flap in right exhaust tip (it's easier to look at the tips of the muffler than inside the exhaust, the M Performance has a stainless steel muffler with razor thin tip edges, the regular M Sport has the 330's "chrome tips" that are fatter)
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Illustrating the exhaust-tip-test to determine ZHP authenticity. The grey coupe is an M Performance Package ("ZHP") while the red car has the standard 330i exhaust and is an M Sport Package.
Just to be clear, on a Canadian car, provided the stock muffler is still intact,
fat exhaust tip & a flap = M Sport (225HP)
thin tips & no flap = M Performance [MAS] (235HP)
Is there *any* other way to tell?
I'm assuming the shorter rear end ratio goes only with MAS, is that correct?
Is there any major issues with these things I'm thinking of getting 2005 330i
M Sport Package has 231HP?
I recently bought a 2004 330Ci with M Sport Package, a $5400 option as stated in the original bill of sale. According to an article by Laurence Yap awhile back, it has 231 HP? I'm guessing this is a typo?
Sorry if this article has been posted and discussed before but I just want closer as I've read and is pretty sure my car has 225HP and not 231HP or 235 like the M Performance package. The sales rep. also told me my car had 230+ HP which add to the confusion...
Any Canadian ZHP's out there?
I'm new so forgive if this is an old subject.
I just purchased a 2005 330ci ZHP convertible, imported from the U.S. I was wondering if there are any others in Canada/Ontario that own this car? Mine had 45k miles and was in pristine shape, 6 speed manual with nav and leather seats being the only extras. I'm pretty happy with it but haven't driven much yet. What little I have I must say... it is awesome:D! Look forward to hearing from other ZHP owners.
FYI guys, I'm seeling the ZAM ;) - http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164273
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Lemon Thyme
- Type: Perennial in zones 7 to 9
- Planting time: spring
- Features: Tiny, aromatic and flavorful lemon-scented leaves
- Light: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Light, well drained, on the dry side
- Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart
- Plant size: 12 inches tall
- Garden use: Herb garden, flower border, containers, seasonal ground cover
- Culinary use: To give dishes a lemon flavor
A favorite of all thymes, lemon thyme is great in the garden and the kitchen. Easy to grow. Although it looks like German thyme (or English thyme), it definitely tastes and smells like lemon. Use lemon thyme in any recipe that calls for lemon, including marinades. Lemon thyme grows vigorously, so you can trim back to keep neat and compact and enjoy the trimmings! The glossy green foliage is easily sheared into a tiny hedge if you are looking to create a traditional knot garden. Evergreen in zones 8 and 9. This is a really pretty thyme that our customers brag about for its vigor and size. Lemon thyme looks great in a pot.
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June 23, 2015
Almost better
On the cancer front, I am losing two fingernails for the first time in almost 16 years of cancer. There are healthy nails growing underneath, so I am not too worried. I get my strong nails from my mother. (Dad gave me the thin hair and the long legs.)
No more news for now.
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My overly anxious and worried hubby had spent his RM75 unnecessarily at the GP. That same night itself yesterday, Sherilyn's fever subsided. The only medication that I gave her was a Volran suppository to bring down the temperature of 38.9 degrees Celsius and fed her with my most trusted Esberitox (which is a herb) 3x a day. I also applied a frozen wet towel to her forehead whenever her body felt hot. Feeding her with barley water and lots of fluids is important too. Her food intake was kept to the minimum, lest she throws up again. I also think that when one is sick, heavy food like meat should be kept to the minimum, so as not to over work the internal organs. This morning, Sherilyn woke up at 6am, knocked on my room door and announced happily "mummy, I have no more fever!". She then walloped a butter bun which my mil baked and drank some water before going back to sleep. Today, I told the hubby that in future, he had better listen to me and not over-react by bringing the kids to the doctor at the onset of a high fever. I believe that the body can heal naturally within 1 to 2 days, if the ailment is not too serious, just like how our fore fathers did aeons ago 😀
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Sherilyn has fallen ill. She has been complaining of a painful ulcer in her mouth for the past few days. Yesterday, she came back from school sniffing away, with a blocked nose. This morning she refused to get out from her bed. When she did, she ran to me and said "mummy, touch my forehead. I have fever!". I touched it but it didn't feel hot. I checked her temperature and it was less than 36 degrees Celsius. But I knew she would fall sick as she was very crabby, appeared listless and even told me that she did not want to go out for brunch. If ever this girl tells me that she wants to stay home to sleep, I don't even need the thermometer to check her temperature. After a drink of freshly squeezed orange with Manuka honey, she puked on the dining table. After throwing up, she told me that she felt better and wanted to join us for brunch at Ficelle. In the car, she revealed that she chomped down 4 sausages and loads of french fries at her school party yesterday. And she claimed that her teacher forced her to eat them all. Nah, I knew that's her excuse, fearing that I would give her a good bashing for eating junk food. That could be one of the causes of the fever as she has a very 'heaty' body and sensitive throat.
While we had brunch at Ficelle, Sherilyn insisted that she stayed inside the car to sleep and grabbed her daddy's freshly ironed long sleeves shirt to cover herself. She was shivering (an effect of high fever) and I knew that her body temperature is slowly and surely shooting up. After a quick brunch, her ever-panicky daddy insisted that she has to be seen by the doctor. Daddy is always switched to panick mode whenever his angels are down with a fever, while me – I always prefer a 'wait and see for 2 days to let the body heal naturally'. Most of the time, I managed to treat my girls naturally without any meds. He then dragged us to the clinic for his angel to be checked and prescribed with meds by the doctor. I am one who hates meds, especially antibiotics. I don't feed my body with meds, unless I am down right sick and weak and need some quick fix to get well. Anyway, I listened to him to quell his worries… but I have yet to feed Sherilyn with the meds. I have only inserted one Volran suppository to help bring down her temperature of 39 degrees Celsius… and also to help her feel more comfortable so that she can eat something to prevent a gassy stomach, which will in turn lead to colicky stomachache.
She is asleep now, after a lunch of a very small meal of chicken rice (only 2 tablespoon of rice and a small wedge of chicken meat) and later some pears. Hopeful that she will get well soon to be able to enjoy her school holiday.
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Sherilyn can hardly be coerced to take her nap in the afternoon. If this chatty rascal who can never stop yakking ever falls asleep in the afternoon, appears quiet, feels warm, tells me that she feels cold and lacks appetite even for junk food, I know for sure that she's ill. I don't even need to take her temperature for all these physical tell-tale signs will tell me that my baby is sick.
She spent the entire Sunday lying on the couch… with a cold pack on her body and a Cool Fever sticker on her forehead. I showered her each time her temperature shot up to 38 degrees Celsius. Hubs who is very kan cheong and paranoia each time the girls have the slightest temperature insisted that I brought her to the paed's office but I said no. I prefer to let their body heal naturally. I fed her with lots of pandan-barley water, coconut water, plain water and fruits.
And oh yes, she was beaming when I let her finish off the tub of Haegan Daz ice cream! She had no appetite to eat anything but ice cream!
After just 1 dose of PCM, the fever subsided the next day. This rascal has a very sensitive throat and a 'heaty body'. It must be the deep fried squid rings and deep fried chicken that she ate at the pasar malam on Friday evening that caused the fever. I had warned her not to eat anything that's heaty but when I was buying fruits, this rascal pestered our friend who was with us to get her those forbidden food. I told her that the fever was a price she had to pay for disobeying mummy.
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It Takes a Village to Green a City
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It Takes a Village to Green a City
NEWSROOM: Cisco Systems Inc.
CAMPAIGN: Cisco Impact Area | Environmental Sustainability
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By Ali Ahmed
Over the past 18 months, I've had the privilege to assist the City of Cleveland Office of Sustainability in developing a city-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP). This scope of this plan is not limited to the city's own operations, although there is a plan for that as well, but instead looks at the entire carbon and environmental footprint for the whole city, it's inhabitants, businesses, everything!
It goes without saying that this in an enormous undertaking that very few cities have even tried. My biggest take-away from participating in and observing the process is the importance of broad stakeholder engagement when working to improve environmental sustainability. And that thought resonates when I consider the success factors for the programs that I have been a part of in private industry. The team working on the CAP included 50 individuals with sustainability expertise representing government, private companies, and community organizations in the greater Cleveland region.
Since joining Cisco three years ago, my job has been to reduce the climate impact of Cisco's internal operations. We achieved our 2012 carbon reduction goals of 25% and are now gearing up for our 2017 goal of 40% reduction (for a 2007 baseline). As a resident of Cleveland, I was excited to take my experiences at Cisco and volunteer my time and expertise to Cleveland's project.
So why is it important to cast a wide net when engaging stakeholders?
NEWSROOM: Cisco Systems Inc.
CAMPAIGN: Cisco Impact Area | Environmental Sustainability
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Explosions rock Damascus Airport
It has been reported that Israeli air strikes have hit an arms depot operated by the Lebanese Hezbollah group near Damascus airport.
Al Jazeera has reported witnesses said a total of five strikes occurred near the Damascus airport road, about 25km from the capital, early this morning.
Israeli Intelligence Minister Israel Katz said:" "I can confirm that the incident in Syria corresponds completely with Israel's policy to act to prevent Iran's smuggling of advanced weapons via Syria to Hezbollah ... Naturally, I don't want to elaborate on this.
"The prime minister has said that whenever we receive intelligence that indicated an intention to transfer advanced weapons to Hezbollah, we will act." Said Katz.
The explosions have caused a huge fire and material damage. As yet, no casualties have been reported.