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25-1067.00 - Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Sample of reported job titles: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Associate Professor of Sociology, Instructor, Lecturer, Professor, Professor of Sociology, Social Science Instructor, Sociology Instructor, Sociology Professor
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — Centre for Multilevel Modeling MLwiN; SAS ; Social network analysis software; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 9 examples)
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Computer based training software — Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE (see all 5 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Blackboard; Data entry software
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Information retrieval or search software — DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Object or component oriented development software — R
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Image scanning software
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Collaborative editing software; Google Docs ; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Compact disk players or recorders — Compact disk CD players
- Desktop computers
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Digital cameras — Compact digital cameras
- Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD players
- Epidiascopes — Opaque projectors
- High capacity removable media drives — Universal serial bus USB flash drives
- Inkjet printers — Poster printers
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Microphone stand — Microphone podiums
- Microphones — Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones
- MP3 players or recorders — MP3 digital voice recorders
- Multimedia projectors — Computer projectors; Multimedia projection equipment
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Overhead projectors — Overhead data projectors
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Portable data input terminals — Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems
- Projection screens or displays — Projector screens
- Scanners — Computer data input scanners; Document scanners
- Scientific calculator — Digital calculators
- Slide projectors
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Tablet computers
- Teleconference equipment — Conference telephones
- Televisions — Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors
- Touch screen monitors — Interactive whiteboards
- Videoconferencing systems — Videoconferencing equipment
- Web cameras — Webcams
- Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
- History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Detailed Work Activities
- Guide class discussions.
- Evaluate student work.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Develop instructional materials.
- Teach social science courses at the college level.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
- Maintain student records.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
- Direct department activities.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
- Write grant proposals.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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Work Context
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 96% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 91% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Electronic Mail — 91% responded "Every day."
- Public Speaking — 73% responded "Every day."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 63% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 67% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 73% responded "Every day."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 66% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Telephone — 57% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Sitting — 43% responded "More than half the time."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 55% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 40% responded "Extremely important."
- Time Pressure — 50% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Level of Competition — 46% responded "Moderately competitive."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded "Very important."
- Letters and Memos — 40% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 36% responded "Very important."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 49% responded "Important results."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
|Related Experience
|Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
|Job Training
|Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians.
|SVP Range
|(8.0 and above)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Doctoral degree
|Master's degree
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- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Work Styles
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2018)
|$74,140 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2016)
|18,000 employees
|Projected growth (2016-2026)
|Faster than average (10% to 14%)
|Projected job openings (2016-2026)
|State trends
|Top industries (2016)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- American Anthropological Association
- American Association of University Professors
- American Educational Research Association
- American Society of Criminology
- American Sociological Association
- Association for Humanist Sociology
- Eastern Sociological Society
- International Sociological Association
- Midwest Sociological Society
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Council on Family Relations
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Postsecondary teachers
- Society for the Study of Social Problems
- Sociologists for Women in Society
- The Pacific Sociological Association


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California border officer allowed illegal immigrants into US for bribes
A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer pleaded guilty Thursday to taking bribes in exchange for letting illegal immigrants into the U.S.
According to court records, Hector Rodriguez confessed that from 2010 until his arrest on July 13, 2012 he received bribes such as cash, luxury vehicles and the use of an apartment for allowing illegal immigrants to pass through his inspected lane at the San Ysidro Port-of-Entry in California.
Rodriguez confessed to receiving the bribes from Gerardo Rodriguez and Maria Guerrero, his co-defendants in the case.
Records state that in one instance, Gerardo Rodriguez drove a vehicle containing 8 illegal aliens and codefendant Vanessa Moya drove a vehicle containing 6 illegal aliens through Hector Rodriguez's inspection lane.
To conceal the smuggling, Rodriguez would enter false information about who was driving the vehicle and the number of occupants into the government database.
Hector Rodriguez was charged with conspiracy to bring illegal aliens in for financial gain and to receive bribes, bringing in aliens for financial gain, and bribery. He will be sentenced in July.

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Computational Chemistry
NVIDIA® Tesla® GPU Accelerators enable computational chemistry and biology researchers to push the boundaries of discovery. Compared to CPUs, GPUs run common molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, visualization, and docking applications more than 5 times faster.
Why GPUs for Computational Chemistry:
- Gain deeper insights by running larger systems, more systems or longer simulation timeframes.
- Replace several CPU cluster nodes with single GPU node.
- Access supercomputer scale performance without waiting for shared resources.
- Cost effective with higher simulation performance per dollar and per watt.
With the introduction of NVIDIA Tesla Bio Workbench, it provides bio-physicists and computational chemists the tools to push the boundaries of bio-chemical research, optimizing the scientific workflow and accelerating the pace of research. Learn more.
Hear from lead application developers why they chose to develop on GPUs:
Video: Thomas Cheatham, Processor of Medicinal Chemistry and Director of Research Computing, University of Utah. <2:24>
Molecular Dynamics GPU Benchmarking Report March 2018
Computational Chemistry WebinarsJoin live or stream computational chemistry webinars presented by application developers and users
|GPU Accelerated Computational Chemistry Applications
|> Molecular Dynamics
> Quantum Chemistry
> Visualization and Docking
|Featured Stories
|> Breakthrough In HIV Research Enabled By NVIDIA GPU Accelerators: University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign
> Exploring the science of ice cream with a supercomputer: University of Edinburgh
> Complex Multi-Phase Flow Molecular Dynamics Simulation: Chinese Academy of Sciences
> UK: Thai Researchers Enlist NVIDIA Tesla GPUs To Fight The Next H1N1 Epidemic: Bristol University
> Will Your Next Shampoo Be Developed On GPUs?: Temple University/Procter & Gamble
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Shark Tale
Oscar is a fast-talking little fish whose big dreams have a habit of landing him in hot water. Lenny is a great white shark with a sensitive side...and a secret he's a vegetarian. When a great white lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and the truth about Lenny makes him an outcast, these two become the most unlikely of friends.


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Brooklyn native Damaris Lewis has appeared in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues. In 2012 she toured with famed musician Prince as his muse / dancer, all the while keeping up with the happenings of the NBA. She'll be reporting on all things NBA Style during 2013 NBA All-Star in Houston.
All-Star Saturday | Style Guide
By Damaris Lewis
Photo 1: Carmelo and Dwyane Wade
- Where do I begin? Love Carmelo's outfit, the suit fits great and the shoes are spot on, but the sunglasses on the court GOTTA GO.
- I preferred Dwyane's cow shoes outfit from Friday, but this will have to do.
Photo 2: Kevin Durant
- Yesterday on GQ.com, Kevin Durant shared his opinion on style and stated "I choose inspiration over imitation every time." I personally wouldn't have chosen the fedora with this look, but that's what makes it individual. This look surely has not been seen before and for that he gets a plus in my book.
- Anybody else curious about what the pins say?
Photo 3: Kevin Garnett
- If there was a race for best style this weekend I'm shocked to say that Kevin Garnett might just be at the top of the list. Clean and sharp with a great pair of Jordans will always be a style win……unless there are camouflage pants around (cc Russell Westbrook).
- Is it cold in Texas?
Photo 4: Maya Moore
- I approve of Maya's corporate style. The WNBA players have been coming out in very non-tomboy looks which I think is great. Keeping it classy at all times.
Photo 5: Kyrie Irving
- This is what happens when the Cleveland Cavaliers jerseys all get thrown into the wrong washing machine.
- I can't be fully mad since he had these on during the 3-point contest that he DOMINATED in and won.
- Tony the Tiger wants his socks back.
Photo 6: B.o.B.
- If I have to squint my eyes and ask myself "what is that?" regarding someone's fashion choice , it could only mean two things…..1. I need new glasses or 2. You need a new outfit.
Photo 7: Spike Lee and Alicia Keys
- Besides the fact that Spike looks like he's imitating Alicia playing the piano, I have nothing negative to say about either of their style choices. I'm happy to see Spike in something other than head to toe Knicks gear.
Photo 8: Kiyan Anthony ('Melo's son) and Jeremy Lin
- Did anybody see when Kiyan caught the ball and rebounded it back to one of the player's during All Star Saturday night?? Just because of that kind gesture he get's an A for Style AND Character. Jeremy gets an A by association.
Photo 9: Russell Westbrook
- NOW WE'RE GETTING SOMEWHERE!…………Don't get too excited, I didn't say we've reached our destination yet. Much better outfit than Day 1's Jurassic Park pants in my opinion.
- Russell is doing the indoor sunglasses trend that I noted on Carmelo as well. We want to see your eyes!
Photo 10: Drake
- Drake is yelling……I'M FROM TORONTO TOO!!!!!. I'm pretty sure he was just super excited for Raptors guard Terrence Ross, who won the Sprite Slam Dunk competition. He's also dressed in head to toe Raptors colors, so I can't fault him on that either.
Photo 11: Chris Paul, Nick Cannon, Dwyane Wade
- Nick Cannon is probably asking Dwyane if Chris borrowed some of the leather from his pants and put it on his blazer.
- Nick Cannon is also asking Dwyane Wade, "Gagnam Style or Hammer Time?"
- Nick Cannon's pop of color brightened up this photo
Photo 12: Kobe
- Kobe said to himself that morning "I've been here 15 times, I'm too old for this young folk fashion trend."
- Kobe's thoughts "You kids can have your fashion, I want my ring."
- I ask again….is it really that cold in Houston?….Inside an arena?
Photo 13: LeBron
- LeBron and Dwyane Wade should have been wearing these outfits for their karaoke event last month, and at the end of the night busted out singing CAN'T TOUCH THIS.
- I like this outfit……on a female…or Kanye.


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Full disclosure: I am not a "shipper" by nature. I do not base the merits of a TV show on whether or not any characters end up together. I'd be fine if Castle and Beckett just flirted and dated other people for another 6 seasons of "Castle," for example. But there was one
"One Tree Hill couple, though, that I always wanted to share more screen time – and not necessarily in a romantic way.
Since season five, dastardly Dan Scott (Paul Johansson) and icy Victoria Davis (Daphne Zuniga) were the only consistent "adult" characters on the show. (All the other main characters were in their 20s by that season, but you know what I mean.)
Both could be deliciously evil. Both had "complicated" relationships with their offspring. Both elevated every scene they were in. But they were almost never in a scene together.
I really, really, really wanted them to be. And I didn't really care about the circumstances.
A romance based on passionate insults? Dan already kind of had that with Deb, but sure! What I really hoped for was an evil plot showdown in which each of them used their manipulative ways to turn their kids against each other or wreak some other havoc in Tree Hill.
But no. For five years, these two powerhouse characters moved in very similar circles without ever colliding. And Dan's recent death put the final nail in the Dan/Victoria coffin.
Apparently, I'm not the only one who expected them to do just that. Zuniga herself said squaring off with Dan was something she always hoped Victoria would do.
"I was sort of expecting that from day one," Zuniga said, "but they didn't go for the obvious. I think a lot of people were expecting that. I wish we had another five years to do stuff. But I'm afraid to say, I never got to punch him or scream at him."
"They might have counteracted each other," suggested Johansson. "It would have been interesting and fun, but it might have been to soapy? Mark usually knows best when it comes to these things."
If the characters did share more time, Johansson was hoping for romance over not wrath.
"I think we should have had an affair," Johansson said. "In fact we'll have one off-camera now just to make things spicy!"
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport.
LONDON — David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.
The 38-year-old former England captain, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said Thursday he will retire after the season.
"It's a good way to go out," Beckham said in Paris. "It's every athlete's dream, every footballer's dream to go out on the top — on top form or winning a trophy ... leaving as a champion."
Beckham has two more matches left at PSG against Brest on Saturday and at Lorient on May 26.
Asked what led to his decision, Beckham replied with a laugh: "Probably when (Lionel) Messi was running past me in that home game," referring to PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona last month.
Beckham started his career with Manchester United and also played for Real Madrid and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning titles with all those clubs and also making a record 115 international appearances for an England outfield player.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter described the midfielder as "one of the most iconic figures in global football."
Beckham's fame went beyond the field, with his haircuts and clothing scrutinized as often as his play, earning him a string of lucrative sponsorship deals.
Beckham even was immortalized on the silver screen in the 2002 film "Bend it Like Beckham," which told the story of a British teenage girl of south Asian heritage struggling with family pressures and cultural expectations to play the sport she loves.
Beckham's retirement led to a flood of tweets dubbing the day "End it Like Beckham."
"If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over one hundred times and lined up for some of the biggest clubs in the world, I would have told you it was a fantasy," said Beckham, who also played on loan at AC Milan. "I'm fortunate to have realized those dreams."
It was his appearances with England's national team that raised his profile internationally.
"To this day, one of my proudest achievements is captaining my country," Beckham said. "I knew every time I wore the Three Lions shirt, I was not only following in a long line of great players. I was also representing every fan that cared passionately about their country.
"I'm honored to represent England both on and off the pitch."
Beckham is now living in London with his wife Victoria, a former "Spice Girls" singer, and their four children.
"I wouldn't have achieved what I have done today without my family. I'm grateful for my parents' sacrifice, which made me realize my dreams," he said. "I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period."
Victoria Beckham said the couple is "excited about the next chapter in our lives."
With United between 1992 and 2003, Beckham won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and the Intercontinental Cup.
Beckham left United in 2003 shortly after manager Alex Ferguson accidentally struck Beckham's eye with a football boot.
Beckham spent four years in Madrid — winning the 2007 Spanish title before making the surprise move to Major League Soccer with the Galaxy, where he won the title twice.
"I just want people to see me as a hardworking footballer," Beckham said. "Someone who is passionate about the game."
Beckham already had started planning for his post-playing career earlier in the season, becoming an ambassador for Chinese football.
"Nothing will ever completely replace playing the game I love, however I feel like I'm starting a new adventure and I'm genuinely excited about what lies ahead," Beckham said. "I'm fortunate to have been given many opportunities throughout my career and now I feel it's my time to give back."
Beckham played a key role in helping London win the bid to host the 2012 Olympics. He also was involved in England's unsuccessful bid to host the 2018 World Cup, and the English Football Association wants to utilize his influence.
"He is an iconic figure in the game and produced wonderful performances for his clubs, particularly Manchester United," FA chairman David Bernstein said. "When you look at his playing and work for England, no one would ever accuse him of being unpatriotic and not giving everything for his country.
"He is a real loss to the game and I am sure the FA will want to embrace him and to get him closely associated with the organization."
Beckham's retirement comes a week after the 71-year-old Ferguson ended his managerial career.
"In the week following Sir Alex Ferguson retiring, which came as a bit of a shock, now we have the iconic David Beckham coming out of the game," Bernstein said.


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Choosing an e-reader
Newspapers are already environmentally unthinkable. Soon they're going to be a thing of the past. Fujitsu has launched the world's first colour e-reader (shall we just call them readers?). It is very expensive, as first-ever things often are.
I have an iRex Iliad which has saved Goldsmiths reams and reams of paper and drops and drops of printer toner. I find my PDF article on Ingenta or wherever and save it to my reader. This is quicker than printing. Another thing – I was an external examiner for a doctorate not long ago. I read and annotated the thesis during my commute, and rather than carrying 300 sheets of A4 around with me, which would have been a real inconvenience given the significant distance I walk each day, I saved it to the reader and backed up the annotations regularly (again, instantaneous, like saving a file).
Below are some quick tips to consider when choosing a reader. The thing to do is to come at it from the basis of your needs, habits, practices. Do you want to:
- Read PDFs – journal articles or students' work?
- Annotate work, save the annotations, run handwriting recognition on them to turn them into machine-readable (searchable) text?
- Download and pay for books on a whim, on the move?
- Download and read a newspaper?
- Rapidly cross-reference between different texts, or between a text and a notes page?
- Bookmark bits of a text and revisit them easily?
- Search a text?
- Convert text to speech and plug in your headphones?
- Carry on for long periods between charging the battery?
- Replace the battery on demand?
- Communicate with a good-sized user-group for tips, tricks and getting the most out of your reader – in plain English?
- Configure your own texts (e.g. Gutenberg texts) for easy reading / annotation – for example, I have a template which gives me 1.5 spacing, a comfortable sized font for me and bigger margins at the bottom and right (I'm right-handed) for annotation.
- Get locked into a contract with a single company (as with Amazon's Kindle)
- Read and input in different languages?
Additional questions:
- Are you savvy with technology – will you be able to find the add-ons for an open source operating system to make your reader do what you want, for example?
Then you can go and compare what's on the market and find the best model for you. The MobileRead wiki has an excellent, regularly updated comparison chart.
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Only a few workers remain, and they are either napping on cots or taking endless smoke breaks. These are the Gaza smuggling tunnels along the Egyptian border, once a bustling source of weapons and other goods, but today they stand largely empty.
Earlier this summer, the Egyptian military began a campaign to destroy most of the tunnels. Cairo feared the tunnels would be used by Hamas terrorists to support the now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood in its fight against the Egyptian military. This has brought about great tension between Hamas and the new Egyptian government.
For years the tunnels served as an illegal supply artery for the people of Gaza. After Hamas seized power in the coastal enclave and began firing missiles at southern Israel, the Jewish state imposed a blockade and the tunnels became particularly important.
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak partially joined that blockade before being ousted two years ago in favor of the Muslim Brotherhood, which temporarily gave Hamas and its allies reason to hope the tunnels would no longer be necessary.
In fact, the tunnels themselves had become a major industry, employing a large number of local Palestinians and providing needed supplemental income to Hamas and Egyptian security officials who were bribed to look the other way.
Now that the Egyptian army has put an end to all this, local Gazans are angry.
"For us there is no alternative. We must work in these tunnels," said laborer Hossam Rashwan. Another, Asaad Najar, charged, "Egypt is treating us like an enemy."
Tellingly, the mainstream media and international organizations that made such a big deal over Israel's blockade and attempts to deal with the smuggling tunnels have been all but silent in the face of Egypt's handling of the situation.
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This order kinda seems random. I hoped that there is a way to get the events in a chronological order (based on the actual cp time). Any way to enforce this?
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Like a one-two punch, two major Maryland employers in the health care service and pharmaceutical industries were the targets last week of multibillion-dollar acquisition deals.
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PIERRE - The Pierre School Board has approved the purchase of $1.3 million worth of computers for students and school district staff.
KCCR radio reports that the purchase includes more than 900 tablet computers for the high school, continuing a program that gives each student his or her own PC.
Laptops eventually will be bought for middle school and elementary students, though they will not be individual computers.
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Recently I bought a wireless Xbox controller purely for use with Microsoft Robotics Studio, to remote control the PEDRO quadruped robot and steer it around the floor. To get to this pretty simple goal, a lot of steps are needed - I already had a simulation of the robot going in Robotics Studio, and even walking, but in a very 'canned' sequenced fashion, with all the joint angles moving between key frames that are hard coded. See this blog post for a video of the rather unsteady robot simulation walking in a straight line. This method won't do if you want to control the robot in an unplanned fashion where the direction and speed of walking are able to change at any time, so a more sophisticated approach is needed.
Since then I have written several robotics studio services to support the robot. One communicates with the real physical robot (still in progress), another controls the simulated robot. These two implement the same 'generic contract' as robotics studio terms it, so other services can be built to interchangeably communicate with either the real or simulated robot without any recompilation. A third robotics studio service implements the 'generic differential drive' contract so that it can accept differential drive control signals from other services which use this contract. This service contains all the software which implements the new walking algorithm capable of rotation, walking in any direction and varying the speed of the robot. The output of this service is essentially a continuous set of joint angles which can get sent to either the real robot control service or the simulation robot service.
The beauty of allowing the walking service to accept differential drive control signals (also called skid steering) is that potentially many different services can be connected up to control PEDRO, even though the original authors of the services have not even seen the robot. The drawback is that there is not much control with just a left and right motor speed signal for a 14 degree of freedom quadruped robot! However I will allow more complicated forms of control in the software which will work with services I create, as well as the more standard differential drive control. Another cool little side benefit is that the standard dashboard service supplied with robotics studio accepts input from the mouse or game controllers like the wireless Xbox controller and so can be used to remote control your robot with a convenient wireless handheld device. Because of this, I had to buy one to try it out!
I'm still working on a video which describes the technical detail behind the actual walking algorithms, and I'll post it when its done. Of course making the robot walk in simulation, and making the real robot actually walk across your floor might be two very different things - and this is something I'll hopefully find out pretty soon as the hardware has progressed really well.
The physical robot is now fully wired up with all the AX-12 servos connected up to the onboard controller which is communicating over WiFi quite well. I can manually drag a slider up and down and move individual joints one at a time using a slightly modified version of Scott Ferguson's DynaCommander software. I haven't fitted any battery to the robot yet, so it is still tethered to a power supply, because I would like to put a dummy weight equal to the battery weight (nearly half a kilogram for the one I want to use) onto the robot to make sure it can lift and carry this weight comfortably. This way if the robot can't in practice support the heavy battery I can still source and fit a lighter battery option with less run time.
I'm currently working on the service which will replace the simulation and communicate with the real robot. When that's tested and debugged it will be really interesting to see if the walking software that works so well in simulation can work as well in reality!


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California Department of Transportation
Date: August 6, 2013
District: 6 - Fresno
Contact: Jose Camarena
Phone: (559) 488-4067
FRESNO – The California Transportation Commission today announced it has funded $487 million for 82 construction projects to improve transportation, safety, and mobility across California.
"The California Transportation Commission is taking action to improve transportation, safety, and mobility from Del Norte to San Diego County," said California Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly. "These construction projects put people to work and improve the quality of life for millions of Californians."
California is investing in transportation infrastructure to support regional job growth and improve the state's mobility for years to come," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty.
The allocations include $169 million from Proposition 1B, a 2006 voter-approved transportation bond. To date, more than $16 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been put to work statewide. The remaining $318 million in allocations today came from various state and federal transportation accounts.
Highlights of the funding allocations include:
- An allocation of $319,000 toward a rock slope protection project on State Route 245 near Badger in Tulare County. This project will prevent further erosion of the embankment supporting the roadway.
- An allocation of $1,077,000 for safety enhancement projects in Kern, Fresno, and Tulare counties on multiple State routes at various locations. These projects will extend culverts to outside highway clear recovery zones and upgrade guardrail as a safety precaution to reduce the frequency and severity of traffic collisions.
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Taking on Your Bathroom Renovation
March 19, 2010
When I first started working as an architectural intern in Rockford, Illinois, Larry, the curmudgeonly head draftsman loved teasing me about my main job of drawing toilet rooms. He didn't let me say 'bathroom', insisting that I say 'toilet'. He was right – we were working on commercial toilet rooms and nobody was taking baths there…well, it's been a lot of years, and now I've got a lot to say about toilets – Do you want your toilet in a separate room? Do you like an elongated bowl for comfort? What do you think of the water-saving dual-flush models? Do you have young sons? Discussing the toilet still isn't my favorite part of the bath design process, but it's important, because habits and details make all the difference in a successful bathroom. In the last greenbridge blog, we wrote about kitchen design and renovation. This month the focus is on bathrooms.
The Bathroom. What does yours mean to you? Often the first room you enter after waking, it can set the tone for the day. For many, their master bath is a calming, restorative place to get away, an oasis. A powder room can be a showplace for guests. The hall bath can be a flurry of kid activity, requiring organization and compartmentalization. For some of us, our bath is a frustration. Common problems are outdated or failing fixtures, inadequate lighting, old finishes that are difficult to keep clean, and poor layout and storage.
Although it is usually one of the smallest rooms in the home, the renovation of a bathroom can be surprisingly complex and costly. A bathroom renovation usually requires the several skilled trades during construction – carpenter, electrician, plumber and heating contractor. Some bath renovations will also include custom cabinetry and special tile or stone installations. To keep costs in line, we offer rough design and cost estimates prior to undertaking full design work on a bathroom. The earliest phase in the design process is the best time to scale back if budget requires. Why spend time effort and money on a design that will not be feasible for you and your family?
In order to create a cost estimate and design, we ask a lot of our clients early in the project. As we discussed in other blog posts, while we are measuring and drawing the existing conditions, we assign our clients the task of thinking about their personal goals for the rooms that are included in the project. We then meet with them to review their goals for the space. What follows is a summary of the items covered for a bathroom renovation:
Getting Started
Start tagging those favorite online bathroom images! Pull out all those clipping or copies of bathrooms you've been enjoying in the magazines and newspapers. (We have great magazines and books to lend if you haven't been doing this yet.) Make a quick note on each describing what you like about that bathroom. (example – 'great colors' or 'beautiful tub' ) These notes are invaluable for the designer who will pull these items together for you.
Before our initial design meeting, we'll ask that you give some thoughts to the items below – again, you don't need to have an answer of even a strong feeling about each item, but if you do, we want to be sure we're including those items that are important to you.
The 'Yin-Yang Wading Pool' sink by Kohler
Erin Adams mosaic tile by Ann Sacks
General Feeling
What words describe your dream bathroom? Soothing, tranquil, cool, cozy, a retreat, huge, modern, old-fashioned?
· How does your bath work for you now? If it doesn't work so well for you, what have you thought about as a solution? Is there an opportunity to enlarge the room into part of an adjacent space?
· Are there any items in the existing bathroom that can be reused such as cabinetry, lighting or plumbing? For the items not being reused, we donate or recycle the items when possible.
· Do you have good natural light and ventilation in the room? Is there an opportunity to add more if necessary?
Fixtures and controls
· List the plumbing items: sink, toilet, tub and/or shower. Do you prefer separate sinks? Choose the basic style, for instance, pedestal sink or vanity, a freestanding tub or one that is mounted in a tub deck.
· Think about the shape and finish of the controls.
· Use low-flow faucets and low-flow or dual-flush toilets
· Consider a tankless hot water heater.
Floors and Walls
· What floor and wall materials will give you the look and feel you're after? Can these materials be used to create patterns, and do you want to use them that way?
· Have you considered an in-floor heating system?
· Use low VOC paint and wood finishes.
· Consider eco-friendly finishes – wood flooring, recycled content ceramic tile, stone tile, or exposed concrete. Natural linoleum is made from natural materials can be finished in a range of colors, and can be installed without the use of adhesives.
· Will you have a vanity, and if so, what will be stored there?
· What other storage or display needs do you have in the room?
· What styles and finishes of cabinetry do you prefer?
· Make sure that cabinetry built with plywood (which often contains an urea formaldehyde glue which can cause a range of health issues) is properly sealed before entering your home. Better yet, use solid wood cabinetry and solid surface countertops to avoid the use of plywood.
Lighting Fixtures
· You'll need lighting at the mirror(s) and some general light from overhead fixtures.
· Do you read or shave in the shower?
· While you are considering light, think about dimming and control options.
· Use halogen and LED lighting for light quality and energy efficiency.
Window treatments
Consider privacy needs, style, color and pattern (and contact lmk interiors ltd!)
Mirrors, towel bars, tissue holders, soap dishes, and robe hooks are useful items with decorative importance. Think about size, style, finish, practicality and ease of cleaning.
Air Quality
· Install an exhaust fan that properly vents to the exterior.
· Plants improve the air quality and are an attractive balance to the otherwise hard surfaces in the room.
Greening the Process
The early planning stage is the best time to consider opportunities to 'green it up', or to make selections or decisions that will improve the environmental impact and energy and water use for the space. In addition to some of the considerations noted above, the following are sustainable practices and detailing we include as standard in our renovation projects:
· A well-designed and 'timeless' space won't need to be renovated again, saving energy and resources for the future.
· A bathroom renovation usually involves demolition of the wall surfaces – this is a great opportunity to not only improve the wall, ceiling and floor insulation, but to also better insulate all plumbing and heating pipes ductwork.
· Sealing leaks in doors, windows, plumbing, ducting, and electrical wire, and penetrations through exterior walls, floors, ceilings and soffits over cabinets will save additional energy.
A bathroom renovation involves a lot of planning and decision-making. At GreenBridge Architects and Riverview Builders, we work with you to ensure that the process is a smooth one and that it is ultimately rewarding for you and your family.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your upcoming project, or to chat about what your bathroom means to you, I'll even talk about your toilet! Next month's blog will take on the home offices.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Despite graduating a sextet of seniors from the 2010-11 squad, the Harvard women's hockey team is picked to finish second in ECAC Hockey, according to the coaches poll released by the league Thursday. Harvard is one of only two teams to eclipse 100 points in the poll, which features last year's semifinalists in the top four spots.
Two-time defending league champion Cornell topped the rankings, collecting 121 total points and 11 first-place nods. Harvard amassed 105 points in the poll, comfortably ahead of Quinnipiac's 93 and one first-place vote. Dartmouth ranked fourth with 91 points, followed by Clarkson (82) and St. Lawrence (70).
Princeton occupied the seventh spot with 68 points and Rensselaer followed with 51. Colgate earned 41 points for a No. 9 placement, followed by Yale (36), Brown (22) and Union (12).
Harvard kicks off its 2011-12 schedule on the road against St. Lawrence Oct. 28.


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Ok most of my 'friends' have seen 'Hangover 2' already (without me might I add) which is cool ... another big movie is out this weekend - 'Kung Fu Panda 2'.
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FREEHOLD, NJ –County property owners whose property suffered "material damage" as a direct result of Super storm Sandy may qualify for a reduction of their property assessment for 2013.
"Unfortunately, many residents have been severely impacted by this storm and have suffered great damage to their homes and properties," said Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr., liaison to the Monmouth County Tax Board. "I encourage property owners who have suffered damages to take advantage of this opportunity for a tax assessment adjustment and contact their assessor or submit an inspection request on the County website's Disaster Recovery Portal as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 10, 2013."
Normally, all properties are valued in the condition in which they existed on Oct. 1 of the pre-tax year, or as of Oct. 1, 2012, for the upcoming 2013 tax year. An exception to this law applies when a property suffers "material damage" such as a major fire or other significant damage after Oct. 1 and before Jan. 1. In such circumstances, the property owner would be required to notify the tax assessor of their town in writing, prior to Jan. 10, 2013, in order to receive an assessment adjustment.
However, in the case of Super storm Sandy, the State of New Jersey has given assessors instructions to actively seek out property owners who may have difficulty providing this notice due to hardship associated with the storm.
While written notice is still required, the local assessor, with the aid of a temporary inspection staff authorized by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Commissioners of the Monmouth County Board of Taxation, will identify eligible properties and, after examination, apply an adjustment for those properties which have been extensively damaged, left uninhabitable or totally destroyed. This is being done in recognition of the extreme hardship placed upon some property owners who have lost their homes or temporarily are unable to occupy their homes.
It is important for a property owner who has suffered significant damage to write or email the municipal assessor with specific information that includes property owners name, address, block and lot numbers and the existence of damages suffered due to this storm.
"This request should be made as soon as possible, but no later than Jan. 10, 2013. To aid taxpayers in this process Monmouth County has established a Disaster Recovery Portal where taxpayers may submit their request for inspection. The website is found on the County's Open Public Records website: http://oprs.co.monmouth.nj.us/oprs/index.aspx
If you will complete repairs by Jan. 1, 2013, you do not need to contact the assessor, as no adjustment should be made under such a circumstance. However, if you will continue to have a significantly damaged property beyond Jan. 1, you should submit notice to your assessor. Residents should bear in mind that any property receiving a damage adjustment will be subject to an added assessment once the repairs are completed.
If you have any questions on this issue, you may contact your local tax assessor at your municipal offices. You also may contact the office of the Monmouth County Tax Board at 732-431-7401.
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text: Iowa Farmland Value Reaches Historic Statewide Average December 22, 2011 04:08 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By AgWeb.com Editors Email By Michael Duffy and Willy Klien, Iowa State University Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5% from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey. The increase matches results of other recent surveys of Iowa farmland value -- the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's estimated 31% increase in Iowa land values and the Iowa Chapter of the Realtors Land Institute's 12.9% increase estimated for six months of 2011. The 2011 values are historical peaks. "The 2011 land value survey covers one of the most remarkable years in Iowa land value history," said Mike Duffy, Iowa State University economics professor and extension farm management economist who conducts the survey. "This is the highest percentage increase recorded by the survey, and the average land value of $6,708 per acre, when adjusted for inflation, is at an all-time high." The previous inflation adjusted high was in 1979. Scott County, with an estimated $9,223 average value for all farmland, saw the highest percentage increase and highest increase in value, 37.7% and $2,524 respectively, of the 99 Iowa counties. However, O'Brien County farmland estimates of $9,513 were the highest average county values recorded by the Iowa Land Value Survey. The Northwest Crop Reporting District, which includes O'Brien County, reported the highest land values at $8,338, an increase of $1,983 (31.2%) from 2010. "This rate of increase in 2011 has led to concerns that farmland may be the next speculative bubble," said Duffy. "Some people feel farmers are setting themselves up for a fall similar to the 1980s. Without a doubt, it's an interesting time and something to watch, but it isn't a time to panic." Why Iowa farmland Values are Increasing Duffy said that examining some of the causes for the current increase in farmland values and the reactions is helpful in assessing the situation. Farmland values are highly correlated with gross farm income. As gross farm income increases, so will land values. In 2005, corn prices averaged $1.94 per bushel in Iowa. The preliminary estimated price for November 2011 is $6.05. Soybean prices changed from $5.54 to $11.40 over the same period. There has been considerable variation in commodity prices over the past few years, but net farm income has increased substantially and is projected to increase even more for 2011. The Iowa State economist goes on to say, this increase in income has been the primary cause for the increase in farmland values, but not the only one. "There are other causes for the increase," Duffy said. "Interest rates are at the lowest level in recent memory. Farmland purchased by investors went from 18% in 1989 to 39% of purchases in 2005, but investor purchases decreased this year to 22%." Duffy pointed out another factor that should be considered, the relatively dismal performance of the stock market – people want to buy farmland or are not selling it because they don't know where else to put their money. The increase in farm income, the changes in investor demand and the changes in investment alternatives have all led to a volatile market. One area where the volatility is revealed is in the number of sales. Land value survey respondents have shown considerable variation over the past few years when queried about the number of sales. Sales decreased considerably in 2009. They improved somewhat in 2010 and based on the results reported in 2011, most people are seeing more sales or at least similar sales in 2011 relative to 2010. One of the differences is in the use of auctions; respondents noted what appears to be a rapid increase in the use of this method of sale. Preliminary analysis of 2011 sales data shows an increase in price by using an auction. As one respondent said, economics may get the person to the auction but emotion often leads to the purchase. Overview of 2011 Iowa Land Values While the highest county land values were reported in O'Brien County, Decatur County had the distinction for the second year in a row as having the lowest reported land value, $2,721 per acre, and the lowest dollar increase, $636. Washington County had the lowest percentage increase, 28.2%, with a reported $7,166 average value. Low-grade land in the state averaged $4,257 per acre and showed a 26.8% increase or $900 per acre, while medium grade land averaged $6,256 per acre; high grade land averaged $8,198 per acre. The lowest land value and smallest percentage increase were estimated in the south central crop reporting district, $3,407 and 26.7% respectively. The southwest crop reporting district reported a 36.5% increase, the highest district percentage reported. Maps showing 2011 values, percentage change and comparisons to 2010 data and additional information from Duffy are available at www.extension.iastate.edu/topic/landvalue. About the Survey The Iowa Land Value Survey was initiated in 1941 and is sponsored by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, Iowa State University. Only the state average and the district averages are based directly on the ISU survey data. The county estimates are derived using a procedure that combines survey results with data from the U.S. Census of Agriculture. The survey is based on reports by licensed real estate brokers and selected individuals considered knowledgeable of land market conditions. The 2011 survey is based on 487 usable responses providing 642 county land value estimates. The survey is intended to provide information on general land value trends, geographical land price relationships and factors influencing the Iowa land market. It is not intended to provide an estimate for any particular piece of property. For More Information Read more land news. Back to news


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Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
Doctors at Ziv Hospital in the northern Israel town of Safed (Tsfat) this week received a badly wounded Syrian man and were surprised to find a hand-written note stuck to his body.
Israel continues to take in Syrians wounded in their country's ongoing civil war. Currently, there are some 20 Syrians receiving treatment at Ziv Hospital, the nearest major Israeli medical center to the Syrian border.
The latest victim suffered serious gunshot wounds to his chest and torso, and after receiving treatment in Syria, was transfered to Israel via the UN monitoring force that watches the border between the two countries.
The note on the man's body was from the Syrian doctor who first treated him. In it, the Syrian doctor explained to his Israeli colleagues what treatment the man had already received and in what condition he was being transfered - the kind of information any two doctors will share when handing off a patient. Except these two doctors are separate by a hostile border.
In the letter's conclusion, the Syrian doctor thanks the Israelis in advance, stating that he knew they would do everything possible to save the life of the young man.
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NYO-USA In Pictures: Week 2
Take a look at Chris Lee's incredible photos from the second week of NYO-USA at Purchase College, SUNY.
Excitement mounted in the second week of the NYO-USA residency as the orchestra began its final preparations for their international tour. Maestro Valery Gergiev and violinist Joshua Bell arrived at Purchase College, SUNY for final rehearsals with the musicians. During Maestro Gergiev's first rehearsal a fire alarm interrupted the orchestra, but the musicians made the best of the situation, engaging in impromptu outdoor performances. The week concluded with a stellar opening concert that brought the audience to a standing ovation.
View the full photo album on the NYO-USA's Facebook page.
Valery Gergiev leads NYO-USA in its final dress rehearsal before its debut.
Clarinetists Franklin Jia and Christopher Zhou rehearse during the fire alarm.
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Thanks Alex, I'd never have thought of the support boats being the problem.alex a wrote:Hey Gang,
The new wider boards are much easier to ride in strong winds than the older 59 models so the 25 kt maximum should be avoided at most venues.
But at Sylt, I ran very many big PWA events as the head race director and the problem is not so much the course racing boards not being able to do the course but actually getting the bigger courserace starting vessel(s) out and not getting into danger. We could launch the much smaller slalom starting and support vessels right from the beach (with a great crew) but the bigger boats came out of the harbor and waves are breaking everywhere at Sylt in the usual Onshore conditions. I mean you can be outside one kilometer off the beach and take a breaking wave in Sylt once it hits 25-35 kt westerlies !. The North Sea is not real deep so waves can break all over the place. Anchoring a big boat there in those conditions is not a good idea and should be avoided unless you are a good swimmer and don't mind the boat sinking or washing up the shoreline when you flood the engine compartment with water and can't start it..
The new course race boards are not the problem in 25 kt.++ conditions at Sylt.
I'm still happy with my 59 as its as big as I'd like to try to carry while flying a kite, but I'm amazed that the new 69 is easier to ride in strong winds. You must have done a good job with that design, and you proved it in the recent Naish races. Is the tri-fin layout a major part of the reason?
Sounds like the future is good for course racing if the 70cm boards can work so well in strong winds.
There is also water state to worry about. You can have 25 knots and fairly flat water (which they may have had yesterday) or big chop from criss-crossing waves and wavelets. In nearly all water conditions under 25 knots, is the 69 still going to be the goto board?


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Diet-to-Go and eDiets are two companies that provide prepared, nutritionally balanced meals to clubs for members to eat at home. With both programs, club owners have no upfront costs. The club and employees make a commission on meal sales to members instead.
Brick Bodies/Lynne Brick's is a chain of seven coed and women-only health clubs in the Baltimore area that has worked with Diet-to-Go since 2005.
"The good thing about Diet-to-Go is it gives members looking at portion control, who have no time to cook and are looking for the second half of the equation for success, the missing piece to set themselves up to be more successful," says Josh Gerber, marketing director, Brick Bodies Fitness Services Inc. "Having that nutritional aspect and having them provide that takes a burden off the clubs."
He says 10 percent to 15 percent of the chain's members use Diet-to-Go, and although he doesn't have specific retention numbers related to the program, the club in general has a 60 percent retention rate.
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Last year, Lady of America clubs, Fort Lauderdale, FL, partnered with eDiets to offer meals and nutritional services to its members. The club chain has boosted retention and the bottom line with the program, says Toni Negas, director of marketing, Lady of America Franchise Support Center.
"It definitely helps with retention and it's an additional revenue stream for clubs to make a commission on sales of eDiets," she says. "It does help with success stories and provides an all-in-one place to fulfill fitness and lifestyle changes."
Lady of America's mostly female membership base makes it a prime candidate for such a program, she says.
"We've got almost the perfect demographic for eDiets. A lot of our members are working moms who are busy and don't always have time to cook," Negas says. "A lot of the members said they were making a meal for the family, and a separate meal for the kids, then a separate meal for themselves if they were on a diet. This cuts out the last one."
Online support augments the home meal delivery, says Lianne DeMoya, senior director of business unit development for eDiets, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
"There's a nutrition tracker online to log in what they're eating, and a fitness component to log in fitness activities at Lady of America, and we put those together to track their results," DeMoya says. "Our philosophy is that the correct way to lose weight is a combination of a solid fitness regimen with proper nutrition, so this reinforces what we believe is healthy weight loss."
The key to success with such programs is getting the club staff onboard to sell the meals, Gerber says.
"People are going to buy from people they know, rather than people from outside the club," he says.
Both meal providers have support programs for club staff that includes on-site food tasting events, signage, marketing materials and education.
At Brick Bodies, the meal service is incorporated into a "Biggest Loser"-style program called Extreme Brickover.
"Diet-to-Go provides meals for Extreme Brickover contestants, and we've had people who lost 50 to 70 pounds in eight weeks," Gerber says. "Between the regimented exercise and diet, they were successful."