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(CNN) -- Dorothy Segal went to veterinary medicine school at a time when she was very much a minority. She remembers being one of two women who graduated in her class in 1943.
Now 96, Segal recalled what the dean of the Michigan State University veterinary school said to her at the time: "Go back to the kitchen."
Segal went on to have a successful practice, treating everything from birds to big cats in the circus.
They used to say treating animals was no job for a lady. So Segal never wore pants.
"I made myself feminine," she said.
Segal was a trailblazer for women in her profession. When she began practicing in 1944, there were about 55 women vets in America. She was part of the first real growth spurt in female vets, who multiplied after the 1972 Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
Today, there are as many female as there are male veterinarians. It's a field in which women have excelled more than others.
Women's representation increased greatly in several occupations from 2006 to 2010, according to the latest U.S. census data.
Women make up 50% of all vets, increasing from 40% in 2000. About 32% of physicians and surgeons are women, increasing 5% from 2000. Women dentists went up from 18% to 23%.
Bonnie Beaver, a professor of veterinary medicine at Texas A&M University, said an anecdotal reason for more women going into medicine is that they are more caring. So why have the numbers of women in human medicine not spiked in the same way?
"That has do with requirements on education," said Beaver, a former president of the American Veterinary Medicine Association.
Practicing as a vet does not require a residency like human medicine. Nor is it an all-consuming career. Women have to make time for children. Often they are caring for elderly relatives, Beaver said, or have other family obligations.
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Segal, the veterinary pioneer, said she encourages young women to take up the profession. She still has her license to practice, though she has been long retired. Animals, she said, miss her.


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We need more teacher appreciation as these individuals have a big responsibility for all of our futures young and old. I recently read an article in a local magazine where three local businesses are doing appreciation lunches for all of the educators. They referred to it as the XI Commandment, "Honor Thy Educator!" What a great effort. The article further said these businesses took this Williamsburg-born program to a national platform for other businesses to model and honor their educators. What a great honor to educators and a demonstration of living in a great community.
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Financing the Biotech Industry: Can the Risks Be Reduced? The Biotech Law Symposia Session I Thursday, January 23,1997 2:30-5:00 PM In this roundtable session, experts will discuss the dependency of the biotech industry on venture capital, the historical experience of biotech investment, methods of evaluating economic risks, legal considerations and safeguards, and implications for basic and applied research. Opening Remarks: Richard J. Testa, Esq., Managing Partner, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP Roundtable Discussion: Dr. Jonathan Beckwith, American Cancer Society Research Professor, Harvard Medical School Farah H. Champsi, Managing Director, Robertson, Stephens & Co. Leslie E. Davis, Esq., Partner, Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Procept, Inc. Professor Joshua T. Lerner, Harvard Business School Henry A. Termeer, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Genzyme, Inc. Moderator: Dean Ronald A. Cass, Boston University School of Law The Biotech Law Symposium is a series of 4 sessions exploring the legal and business issues of critical importance to the biotech industry and society. The Biotech Law Symposium is open to all interested parties. You may attend any one or all sessions. To register, please call 617-248-7852 or e-mail biotech at tht.com and let us know if you would like to attend. There is no fee for attending these programs. For more information look up http://web.bu.edu/LAW or http://www.tht.com or call Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP at 617-975-248-7223. The Biotech Law Symposia Session I Thursday, January 23,1997 2:30-5:00 PM Boston University School of Law Barristers Hall, First Floor 765 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215


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The Crab Nebula and Nanotechnology Have Both Changed My Life - Have They Changed Yours?
Forty years ago the Crab Nebula changed my life and now nanotechnology is doing the same thing, not just for me but for many people in the NISE Net. Here's my story; share yours by leaving it in a comment below.
I was at an exhibit opening at the Museum of Science a while back. The exhibit about black holes was developed in part by two members of the staff at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics who were formerly members of the Museum of Science exhibit staff. As I browsed through the exhibit, I passed an image of the Crab Nebula and it suddenly occurred to me that the Black Hole exhibit we were celebrating would never have existed without the influence of the Crab Nebula. What's the connection?
I hired Mary Dussault and Roy Gould at the Museum to help develop a new exhibit concept I had initiated that focused on science thinking skills. Prior to that, neither had worked in the area of exhibit development. They got their training in exhibit development at the Museum of Science. It's not something they had expected to be doing in their lives. And now they were opening an exhibit they developed for the Center for Astrophysics.
Nor had I expected exhibit development to be part of my life. When I was in college, I took an elective that was offered for one semester only and focused on an astronomical object called the Crab Nebula. I took this course because I wanted to work with theoretical astrophysicist and science communicator extraordinaire Philip Morrison. His working group within this seminar was to create a public communication about the subject of the course. It was that experience that led me to a job at the Museum of Science.
So through this chain of events, a seminar on the Crab Nebula had a profound impact on my own life and those of several people I know, and through their work on several people they know, and the visitors to many exhibits created by all of them over many years.
Nanoscale Informal Science Education is now having similar profound impacts. The Crab Nebula was a great subject because its history and science offered a rich array of learning experiences for the students of the seminar. Nanoscale science and engineering education similarly offers a rich array of learning experiences for informal educators.
One particular example of this germane to the Museum of Science is the way in which societal implications, benefits and risks, and public engagement are key components of nanoscale education. The NISE Net Forums team has give a number of institutions and individuals the opportunity to develop and explore new programmatic models that have the potential to provide science museums with new roles in our communities.
As one example of that, David Sittenfeld on the Museum of Science staff was conducted a few forum programs with and for the Cambridge Department of Public Health. Last fall he ran a session of World Wide Views on Global Warming at the Museum along with similar sessions in 38 countries on 6 continents aimed at providing citizen input into the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009. This past April the Museum joined a collaborative effort to develop an organization aimed at facilitating public input into technology assessment. ECAST (for Expert and Citizen Assessment of Science and Technology) is an initial collaboration of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes at Arizona State University, Science Cheerleader. When Mihail Roco, NSF's leader of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), attended the launch event which feature a presentation and publication by Loka Institute's Richard Sclove, he concluded that the NNI had brought about this new effort at participatory technology assessment, because it was nanotechnology that brought Arizona State, Woodrow Wilson, and Museum of Science folks together in the first place.
There are several other examples of how the NISE Net Forum experience has led to several other paths for me to follow and it's done the same for others on the Forum team.
I believe that folks have had similar experiences throughout the NISE Net. Nanotechnology has opened new paths of inquiry and professional development -- in program development, exhibit development, evaluation, models of collaboration, and many other areas. Richard Souza of the Materials Research Society (MRS) has told me that the NISE Net has totally transformed MRS institutional perspectives on education. Now there is a new strong commitment to education as an important part of the work of the society.
How has the NISE Net or nano education opened new doors, led you down new paths, or changed your work or your life? Leave a comment to share your story.


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Making outreach work
Lisa Jardine-Wright offers some advice on ensuring that physics outreach is more than just a "fun day out" for students, volunteers and academics.
The word "outreach" can mean many things. On one level, it is simply a way of getting a message out, and it often conjures up the image of a scientist speaking to the public about his or her research.
Increasingly, though, outreach is about more than just public relations or science communication; it is also about raising the aspirations of secondary-school children and widening participation in higher education.
This type of outreach is becoming increasingly important, especially in England, where universities that wish to charge the maximum tuition fee of £9000 per year must demonstrate a commitment to improving access for students who are under-represented in higher education.
In the light of these developments, it is no longer sufficient for schoolchildren to visit a department and have an enjoyable time; instead, people involved in planning activities will have to prove that, thanks to their intervention, awareness has been raised and interest widened.
The result is that increasing numbers of researchers will be asked to make outreach activities part of their careers.
Many find this a daunting prospect. After all, there are so many possible types of outreach programme that it can be hard to know where to start.
One challenge is selecting your target age group: a programme designed to get primary-school pupils excited about science will look very different from one that helps 16 year olds choose between physics and engineering at university.
Another variable is the activity's structure. Some events are huge affairs that make a big splash with a lot of participants, while others are more low key and concentrated, offering greater contact time for a smaller number of people.
The University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory, where I work as an education outreach officer, has had physics education and outreach programmes in place for more than 30 years.
Over time, our take on these possibilities has shifted in line with the changing requirements of our visitors and our department. We have enjoyed some great successes but, just as importantly, we have learned some things to avoid.
The following case studies illustrate three different ways of approaching outreach, and the lessons we have taken from each.
The big physics exhibition
One of the first outreach programmes at the Cavendish was an interactive exhibition called Physics at Work, which has now been running for nearly 30 years.
Physics at Work aims to introduce 14–16 year olds to the wide variety of careers available to people who study physics.
Exhibits are staffed not just by our own research groups, but also by a range of national, international and local companies, with 25 such exhibits stationed throughout the Cavendish during the three-day event.
For example, the 2011 Rolls-Royce exhibit had students piece together small jet engines (see photograph above), while representatives from the Atomic Weapons Establishment illustrated the importance of shock waves by using a Rubens tube to create a wave of flames.
The success of this event is partly down to a number of seemingly mundane factors. Schools attend the exhibition for three hours, which means that those from further afield can visit us and return within a single school day.
Teachers can bring a whole year group, if they wish, which simplifies the school timetable. Finally, the exhibition is always held in the same week of the year, and therefore has a regular slot in the school calendar.
Another selling point is that the exhibition introduces students to people who can actively engage with questions about everyday applications of physics and cutting-edge research. This expert contact is something that teachers would otherwise find difficult to access.
To make an event like this work in the long term, the list of beneficiaries must extend beyond teachers and students to include the presenters themselves.
Fortunately, many of the attributes required to participate in Physics at Work – such as leadership, team-working and the ability to explain sophisticated concepts in physics – are also valued in the workplace.
Our industry exhibitors continue to participate because they get an opportunity to hone these skills, while also publicizing their company's work and gaining access to potential future employees.
So what can a programme like this teach us? One of the most important lessons is to understand your audience's needs and constraints.
Another is that when you bring in external contributors, you must make the benefits clear to them and do most of the legwork for them. Finally, make sure they know their work is appreciated.
For example, we now award an Exhibitor of the Year trophy to the group that gets the most votes from students.
Addressing misconceptions
Another programme at the Cavendish began six years ago, when two theoretical physicists with a keen interest in undergraduate recruitment, Mark Warner and Anson Cheung, developed a residential course for students aged 16 to 17 to help address their misconceptions about university-level physics.
The Senior Physics Challenge aims to give students a clearer idea of what to expect, while also helping them prepare for the transition from school to university physics.
Teachers from all over the UK are asked to recommend up to two students per school, and we select 66 of these students to attend a five-day course of subject workshops, practical sessions and public lectures. Students stay in a Cambridge college, participate in some social activities (such as punting on the river and firing water rockets) during their free time, and get the chance to mix with other pupils.
The course's practical sessions are designed to excite the imagination rather than fulfil a curriculum requirement.
In some cases, they also strengthen the connection between experimental physics and mathematics.
On the workshop side, the first five years of the course focused on mechanics and special relativity, but in 2011, after students requested more sophisticated applications of mathematics within physics, quantum mechanics replaced special relativity on the menu.
When planning and piloting this course, some educationalists were concerned that it could actually turn students away from physics as a result of its mathematical approach and the deliberate inclusion of new concepts.
In response to such concerns, and with the help of experienced teachers, the level of material was carefully calibrated to ensure that the students gained confidence by assimilating new concepts in small steps. Student feedback indicates that they leave the course feeling highly engaged and motivated.
Our experience with running the Senior Physics Challenge has taught us the importance of being open-minded, and that one should not be easily put off when beginning a new programme.
We also learned to embrace unintended positive consequences. For example, we did not predict the huge benefit that would come from simply allowing students to meet with like-minded others in a setting where excellence is rewarded, but this is among the most valuable aspects of the course.
Into the classroom
Once students are enrolled at university, their role in outreach can shift from "recipient" to "participant".
In 2004 the Cavendish began offering an optional unit of work called Physics Education for third-year undergraduates.
Students taking this module spend half a day a week, for one term, in the physics classroom of a local school.
Over the term, their participation gradually increases until they are ready to prepare, deliver and evaluate their own physics lesson.
The programme currently works with a diverse group of 12 schools in the Cambridge area, including both state-funded and independent schools for children aged 11 to 19.
This kind of programme has some obvious benefits for both parties.
Schools enjoy an influx of young, enthusiastic physicists, while undergraduates get hands-on experience that can be invaluable for their future careers. Yet it can also be easy to get it wrong. For example, if already overburdened teachers and schools end up regarding the undergraduates as just another responsibility, they will be much less willing to participate.
Therefore, it is important to select undergraduates with good communication skills, a strong ability in physics and a genuine interest in teaching. With these safeguards in place, we find that schools avidly support our programme, and each year a significant fraction of the undergraduates (usually 30–50%, though the total numbers are small) go on to train as teachers.
Lessons learned
While some of the lessons we have learned at the Cavendish are programme-specific, others are nearly universal, such as the importance of working closely with teachers and understanding their needs.
Another overarching lesson is to get good support from the university or department.
Ironically, it can be easier to find external start-up funds for new, unproven initiatives than it is to obtain such support for a well-established, successful programme that delivers something that teachers want.
Some programmes elect to cover their costs by charging schools to attend events.
However, at the Cavendish we avoid this approach, as it would hurt our overall aim of widening access and participation in physics.
Fortunately, we have excellent support from the Cavendish, including my own post – which, like the programmes, is underwritten by the department.
Ultimately, the stability and confidence that this financial security delivers is as significant to a project's success as the collaboration of the department's academic community.
The new buzzword in research and outreach alike is "impact", and connecting future physicists with those at the cutting edge today will help to maintain a strong future for physics at university level.
Quick tips for outreach success
- Know your audience: Find out what is already available in your area and how you could fill a gap. Also, understand how your local school system works and the constraints it places on visits
- Start small: Have a clear and manageable strategy and audience in mind. As the programme becomes established, you can broaden your mission
- Keep the troops happy: Volunteers are essential, so make sure to support them properly. One first-time volunteer told us the experience was "a bit like sky-diving – you're not sure what's going to happen, but afterwards you feel a real buzz"
- Make it measurable: To ensure that a project lasts, you have to be able to show that it is effective, with realistic and measurable aims and objectives
- Phone a friend: When starting out, collaborate with others who are more experienced. This spreads the load and individual responsibility, increasing productivity and your chances of success
Lisa Jardine-Wright is an education outreach officer at the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
This article appears in the April 2012 issue of Physics World


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You can now study for free at Ara in 2019.
In 2019, you can study at Ara for free in your first year if you have not studied before. You can find out more information on www.feesfree.govt.nz and see if you are eligible by inputting your National Student number.
If you don't have or remember your NSN you can find it on this site also.
To find out more about National Student Numbers visit www.education.govt.nz.
Explore your study options today using our A-Z study directory or apply for a programme using our online application form.
Should I apply now or wait?
It's never been a better time to apply for study at Ara in 2019 and we encourage you to apply now. We'll take care of the finer details for you once the new policy guidelines are provided to us and let you know.
Who can study for free in 2019?
The government has announced that anyone who is a New Zealand citizen or resident of New Zealand or Australia and has lived here for at least three years can now study in their first year of tertiary study for free. There are no age restrictions and you can complete your studies either full time or part time over a number of years.
If you need help to determine if you are eligible, refer to the below guides.
For full eligibility requirements, visit www.feesfree.govt.nz.
If you need to make a statutory declaration as part of confirming your eligibility you can find details of local JP's at justiceofthepeace.org.nz
What does this mean if you are a school leaver, someone who has never studied or someone who has done some study?
School leaver
All school leavers are eligible for 12 months' fees-free study. STAR and Experience Ara programmes (which you may have done while still at school) don't affect your eligibility, even if you earned credits for them.
Over 18 with no tertiary study experience
Regardless of your age, if you've never done any tertiary study before, you're eligible for 12 months' fees-free study. This is a great way to build on your existing skills, to get a formal qualification in your current field, or to gain new skills for a change of career. If you choose to study part time, you can spread your fees-free allocation over a longer period (up to two years). We have full time, part time and online options at Ara, allowing you to study even if you're working full time.
Over 18 with some previous tertiary study experience
If you've done six months or less tertiary study at any time in the past, you're eligible for 12 months' fees-free study. You may also be eligible for fees-free study if your training was acquired on the job and didn't result in a formal qualification.


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FYI Monday: Vibrant Portraits by Diego L. Rodríguez
This post is part of the For Your Inspiration Monday series showcasing the most inspiring designs out there. Each week a new artist or design style will be presented in order to get your creative juices flowing for the upcoming week. I hope you enjoy the series.
Diego L. Rodríguez is a self-taught illustrator and graphic designer based in Spain. While Dieg0's work uses loads of different techniques there's one common thread in most his artworks: the manipulation of portraits. These are sometimes vibrant & colourful, sometimes vintage-inspired. Whatever style you're into, I'm sure you're gonna get a kick out of Diego's work. For more inspiration (and close ups) make sure to check out paranoidme.com


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The K-9 enforcement team answers calls, conducts driver's license checkpoints and assists with other agencies when K-9s are needed.
From April 25-May 1, K-9 deputies issued 14 citations and nine drug arrests.
K-9 deputies set up checkpoints at Gray Bridge Road in Shallotte, Shell Point Road in Supply, N.C. 130 and Seashore and Kirby Roads in Supply.
The following suspects were charged:
Agents with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Vice Narcotics Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit arrested two Supply residents Monday.
Around 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, agents performed an investigation at the residence of Kaulska Ohlund at 389 Baker Drive in Supply, where they made multiple undercover controlled substance purchases from the residence.
Drug agents seized three grams of crack cocaine, and the following suspects were arrested:
SUNSET BEACH—Police investigated a theft of a Honda generator reported May 1 from a carport on Inlet Street.
They also responded to a call about an accidental shooting victim who shot himself in the hand on High Market Street.
On May 18, 2010, Ash native Shaunna Walley, 22, was found dead just steps away from a walking trail in Asheboro.
Almost a year since Walley's body was discovered, no one has been arrested for Walley's murder or suspected sexual assault. Walley's family and Asheboro Police officers have enlisted the help of America's Most Wanted to seek information about Walley's killer.
BOLIVIA—It's more than zero-tolerance month for Sarah Garner.
For Garner, while May has been declared zero-tolerance month for impaired driving, the state's safety resource prosecutor says it's more than that.
"It's the zero-tolerance millennium," Garner said at Monday's kickoff event for Zero-Tolerance Month at Brunswick Community College.
Impaired driving, Garner stressed, is not accidental.
BOLIVIA—A Bolivia man was arrested for a shooting at his home late Monday night.
According to Brunswick County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Sgt. April Stanley, sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident at 450 Colonial Landing Road in Bolivia around 11:45 p.m. Monday, May 2.
Donas Jermaine Johnson, 21, of 259 Colonial Landing Road, suffered a single gunshot wound to the neck. Johnson was taken to Brunswick Community Hospital before deputies arrived at the scene, Stanley said.
Two Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies have been transferred from the road patrol unit following an incident in Shallotte last month.
According to Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram, deputies Tony Henson and Joshua Smith were transferred from road patrol following an incident April 12. Henson was given a written reprimand.
Around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, Henson and Smith were on patrol in the Copas Road area near Shallotte when they saw a person walking on the side of the road.
UPDATE: William Tyler Wood was found Wednesday afternoon in Raleigh.
Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are searching for a missing Southport man.
William Tyler Wood, 27, of Southport, has been missing since April 21.
Wood has a light complexion, red hair and blue eyes. He is 6-feet-2-inches tall and has a scar on the right side of his forehead.
RALEIGH—Brunswick County's chief building inspector Delaney Aycock has settled with the state's qualifications board.
According to a voluntary settlement agreement between Aycock and the N.C. Code Officials Qualification Board in Raleigh, the board investigated various claims regarding Aycock's inspection work at Seascape, a gated community near Holden Beach.
Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies investigated the following incidents, which are taken directly from sheriff's office incident reports:
•Burglary and larceny on Boones Neck Road in Supply; suspect entered victim's residence and stole three rifles from victim's home.
•Breaking and entering, larceny and property damage on Buckeye Street in Supply; suspect entered victim's home, ripped out the house's wiring and stole clothes and a book bag.
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Final Briefing
Xplore Seattle - Saturday May 21st 2016
12:00pm Race Start Time
With race day approaching quickly this briefing will cover a large amount of information. Please read through it carefully and let us know if you have any questions so you and your team are fully prepared and ready to have an incredible experience when you hit the pavement!
What To Expect Between Now And Race Day:
1. If You Haven't Yet, You Need To Join The RACE BONFYRE And Your TEAM BONFYRE And Become A Pro At Using The App
These two Bonfyre groups will be the main form of communication between your team and our Race HQ. If you have not yet downloaded the app go to our app website by clicking HERE and get it now.
Create an account in the Bonfyre app using the same email address you provided during the Xplore registration process. If you already have a Bonfyre account with that email address then you should use that one and just log into the app.
Upon logging into the app you should find two separate Bonfyres for this race have been added to your account. You can click "Join" on each of those two Bonfyres to begin using them.
Then use the tips that pop up within the app or read through our app website to become a pro at using it before you hit the pavement. It's a very simple and intuitive app but if you aren't sure how to comment and submit pictures and video into your Team Bonfyre before the race begins it will slow your team down greatly. Each racer that joins your Team's Bonfyre should submit a test picture and video sometime Friday before race day so that you're comfortable using it. You may also want to learn how to manage the amount of push notifications you receive when others post into the Bonfyres. There are options to always receive them, receive one every once in a while telling you how many posts are unread, or never receive them.
2. Narrow Down The Potential "Access" Location
Here's some more details on what the Access is and how it will affect you on race day:
Most scavenger hunt type races will give you a paper clue sheet when the race starts with all the locations to get to, or challenges to complete. Our clues will be on a hidden website. To get "access" to that website you'll need to find something in the city (which we call "The Access") right as the race starts .
Right at 12pm we'll send you the Final Access Clue via your Team Bonfyre. As an example the Final Access Clue might say something like "The Access is what the sign on the corner of 21st and Market St says." You then find that sign and use what it says to create the website address where your clues are. Use the Access (which will be either a word or a number) and make it the extension of the XperienceAdventures.com website. For example, the Access may be a sign that says "Danger" and your clues are then found at www.XperienceAdventures.com/danger
You do not need to send the answer to our Race HQ and you do not need to take a picture at the Access location. Just figure it out, type the address into the browser on your device and start racing!
Obviously, the closer your team is to that Access at the start of the race the more of a head start you'll have on the competition. We've posted two clues about the Access in your Team Bonfyre and have also included them below. The first location (on the left below) is within 1 Mile of where the Access will be, and the second location (on the right below) is within a Half Mile of the Access.
Here's a secret tip....the Access will not necessarily be directly between these two points, or even right near either of them, but rather somewhere in the converging area where the 1 Mile and Half Mile radius circles overlap. Figure that area out and you'll give your team a big advantage as the race starts. Using the example below (which is not for your city) you would want to start your team somewhere in the area where the two overlap. If the Access were something you had to find near Independence Hall you would already be close to it as the race began. If you can only figure out one of the clues then start your team somewhere strategic within that radius and you'll still be in a good position to get to the Access quickly at the start.
3. Marking Yourself With Your Assigned Bib Number
When you registered, you assigned yourself a 3-digit race bib number which you will use to identify yourself on race day. If you forget what number you assigned yourself you can log into your Eventbrite account and click on "View Order" and then scroll down to see the number you chose. If you can't find it for some reason you can let us know by commenting in your Team Bonfyre and we'll confirm it for you.
For race day identification we are now using the preferred method of most triathlons and adventure races called "Body Marking". Body Marking, or having your bib number displayed on yourself, is a durable and effective way to let everyone around you know you're in the middle of a fun and competitive race through the city, without having to wear a paper bib and safety pins.
There are endless types of durable markers that will do the job, from the standard Sharpie found in your junk drawer, to those specifically for races like this, found at running stores and sporting goods locations.
No matter what option you go with, all are safe and can be removed after the race using a variety of methods. Some simple ways of removing your body markings are detailed HERE.
Here's how to "Body Mark" yourself on race day:
1. Simply write the word "XPLORE" somewhere highly visible on your body or exterior layer of clothing.
2. Write the 3-digit Race Bib Number that you registered with, somewhere highly visible on your body or exterior layer of clothing.
* The word "XPLORE" and your 3-digit Race Bib Number need to be visible at all times, clearly written, and large enough that you can easily be identified by on-course volunteers, partnering businesses, and our remote Race HQ.
* If you prefer to not write on your body you can simply write the two required pieces of information on any exterior layer of clothing, headbands, hats, costumes, etc. Be creative and have fun looking like the true adventure racer you are!
What To Expect On Race Day:
1. What To Pack For The Race
Depending on the route you end up taking throughout the day and how much public transit you end up using, a team that finishes the race will have probably covered at least 6 urban miles. You should be aware of the weather conditions and temperatures (see our weather section below for an updated forecast) and plan accordingly with clothing, water, snacks, sunscreen, and any personal items you'll need for an approximately 2-4 hour race.
Xplore is a high-tech race, where teams will be required to take pictures and/or video with a mobile device, utilize the internet, mobile apps, text messaging, and possibly email during the race if needed. Make sure at least one of your team members (and hopefully more) will have a device that can utilize these functions. It is strongly recommended that team members bring, and possibly race with, the power cord for your mobile device or some kind of backup power source. In any urban race you can expect to use a lot of your device's power throughout the course of the race, and having a charger may be the difference between being able to finish the race, or running out of power somewhere along the way.
A map of the city, pen or pencil, something to take notes on, and a good understanding of the city will give your team a huge advantage. You should probably carry your ID for emergency purposes but we will not need it as long as you properly registered. You should also have some cash on you during the race for any water or snacks you choose to buy along the way, in case you did not purchase a public transit pass in advance and suddenly decide you would like to use one, or in case a checkpoint requires your team to purchase a small item.
Wild costumes or matching team outfits are always encouraged and are guaranteed to improve team comradery! Most importantly, bring a sense of adventure, and plan to walk away with more great memories than you came with.
Weather (updated regularly by our team leading up to the race)
The forecast for Saturday's Xplore race has been changing every few hours but as of right now there is a chance for scattered showers and temperatures are expected to be in the low 60's. It looks like showers will be more wide-spread in the morning hours and then become more scattered throughout the afternoon. There is a chance it will remain dry throughout the actual race but you should be prepared for showers.
We suggest keeping some extra clothes in your car or your bag in case you get sweaty or wet during the race and want to wear something dry while hanging out at the post-race venue. For more details click on the button below.
Racing through a city is dangerous, period. There are countless risks, but being smart, abiding by as many rules as possible, and making your safety and the safety of those around you your top priority, will help minimize the risks and ensure you have a fun and enjoyable experience. Here are some guidelines for having a safe race:
Traffic- follow all traffic and pedestrian laws
Landscape- watch where you are going, the pavement and sidewalks are often uneven and obstacles such as curbs, signs, and stairs will quickly bring you down (especially if you're using your phone, looking around for a checkpoint, etc)
People- in most situations you will be moving faster than those around you so be kind and mindful of others throughout the race.
Weather- the conditions can change in an instant so be prepared in advance and be prepared to adjust your plans if the weather creates an unsafe situation. The race will rarely be postponed or cancelled due to weather before or during the race so make safety your top priority and seek shelter, take a break, or wait it out if needed and live to run another day. If we notice a possibly dangerous weather situation developing we will do our best to notify your team via Bonfyre.
Health- the race will be highly physical so be sure to hydrate sufficiently and eat properly in the days leading up to the race, while you're racing, and as you recover. If you need a break during the race, take it, as long of a break as you need. If you feel like you're having a medical emergency, get injured, or become ill please take the necessary steps to seek professional medical assistance, including dialing 911 if needed.
2. As The Start Of The Race Approaches
Come hang out at the KIND Breakfast Station anytime between 11am-12pm at Freeway Park located along Seneca Street just east of 6th Ave (see the map below with the purple pin marking the park)! We will be handing out free KIND Snacks, and a local non-profit will be handing out bananas. There will also be a local yoga organization leading teams in stretches and meditations to warm you up and clear your minds before the race. Plus, if your team does at least 10 minutes of yoga you will be given a secret hint about a race checkpoint (not the Access) that will help get you ahead of the competition!
FYI...the location of this Breakfast Station is not necessarily near the Access or even in the overlap area referenced above in this briefing. We encourage you to hang out at the Breakfast Station for a while and then head out before 12pm to get to an area that you think will be closest to the Access, and the most strategic for your team.
Post pictures and video of your team getting pumped up and ready to race in the Race Bonfyre! It's a social and fun way of seeing the teams you'll be racing against, and hanging out with after you cross the finish line! We'll also be sharing a lot of the content via our own social networks and putting it on our website so have some fun!
Leading up to the start we'll be posting in the Race Bonfyre at various increments to let you know any last minute info and giving you an official countdown to the start!
You may want to adjust the amount of push notifications you receive when others post into the Race Bonfyre. You can do that by opening that Bonfyre and clicking the "More" tab at the top of the screen, then click "change" next to the "Notify Me" option. There are options to always receive them (Notify me often), receive one every once in a while telling you how many posts are unread (Notify me occasionally), or never receive them (No notifications).
3. The Race Begins!!
Right at the start of the race we will send out the Final Access Clue. For more details on this, see the content at the top of this briefing.
Once the race begins all of your correspondences and submissions should be done through your TEAM BONFYRE. This is very important since the Team Bonfyre only includes racers on your own team and our Race HQ.
Once you have access to the clue website you will most likely work on solving the clues to figure out the checkpoint locations and the challenges you need to complete. Read each clue carefully and complete each checkpoint accurately based on the description.
You must complete 9 out of the 10 checkpoints. Checkpoint #10 is mandatory (cannot be your skip), and will need to be completed last, otherwise checkpoints can be completed in any order throughout the race.
The two big components of Urban Racing strategy usually come down to "which checkpoint should we skip" and "what's the fastest and most efficient method of travel and the most efficient route to get from one checkpoint to another". Some checkpoints will be further away but may be easier to complete once there, and others may be closer or something you can do along the way but could be harder to complete. These are all things you'll probably be constantly thinking about throughout the day.
Each checkpoint has a set of validation points below the clue that we will confirm for every submission. For example, if the clue were written as "Take a picture of your entire team jumping in the air in front of the large Elephant mural" the validation points that we'll check off for your submission might be:
- 1 picture, all team members visible
- Entire team is jumping in the air
- Large Elephant mural is clearly visible in the background
We've found that racers appreciate these validation points so they can quickly and easily reference what is needed in the submission in order for it to be verified by our HQ. If you review them right as you arrive at a checkpoint or just before completing the challenge you will likely do everything needed for the submission and you will save your team a ton of time throughout the course of the race.
Submit your checkpoint pictures or videos (and any race-related questions) to our Race Headquarters via your TEAM BONFYRE and we will respond quickly.
If you have completed the checkpoint correctly you will receive a response of "Verified" from our Race HQ.
If you did not complete the checkpoint correctly according to the validation points listed, or our Race HQ can't validate something based on the picture or video you submitted then we will let you know. We'll likely tell you if you're at the wrong location, did the challenge incorrectly, or an additional picture or video is needed for us to verify something required. We will not however be able to give you information that may help you solve a clue or gain an advantage on another team. There is typically no limit to the number of submissions you can send HQ in order to get a checkpoint verified, unless otherwise noted for a specific clue.
Our HQ will review your submission almost instantly. You should see your response very quickly but you do not need to wait around for it, especially if you are confident that you completed the checkpoint correctly.
Teams need to stay together throughout the race from one checkpoint to another and each team member (and their body markings when possible) should be visible in every submission unless otherwise noted. The only time team members are typically able to split up momentarily is if you all get to a checkpoint and it requires you to search for something. For example, you all get to a sculpture garden and you need to find a specific statue. You can split up within the garden to find the statue and then will need to regroup to take the picture.
During the race your team is only allowed to travel on your own physical ability (legs, wheelchair, stroller, etc) or on public transportation such as Buses, Light Rail, Subway, Tram/Trolley, etc. You are not allowed to take private, personal, or community "shared" transportation including Taxi, Bikes, Pedicab, Horse-Drawn Carriage, Sight-Seeing Tours, Private Vehicle, Skateboards, Rollerblades, BikeShare and CarShare programs, etc. Any use of these will most likely be documented by another team or an undercover staff member and you will be immediately disqualified from the race.
We will be keeping track of the number of checkpoints every team has completed throughout the race, in real-time. It is a good idea though to be keeping track for yourself so you know which checkpoints you've completed and which ones you still need to complete. Once you've completed 8 total you will head to the checkpoint listed as Checkpoint #10 on your clue website and we will send you a very brief instruction on what to do there. This location will be the Finish Line for the entire race, and sending instructions on what to do there after you've completed 8 total will prevent any teams from trying to complete it earlier in the race and then just submit it at the end.
It has become a tradition that at some point during the race you will most likely be required to "Flash The X". This is a simple pose where you cross your forearms in front of your body to form an "X". We cannot say if, or when, this will be required in your race but you should be aware of the term and know the pose if it's required of you.
4. After The Race
It's time to celebrate a great day, a tough workout, and fun times with friends, by hitting the after-race venue! The location of the venue will be listed on your clue website as Checkpoint #10 and it is certain to be a place with some great food and drinks.
Although we love to party, please be aware that our staff may not be at the after-race venue. Xplore is a mobile race and our staff will likely be managing everything from a remote Race HQ. The venue mainly gives your team a chance to relax after an exhausting adventure, meet some other fun teams, and celebrate a great day together.
Prizes, Recognition, And The Leaderboard
The top 3 finishing teams will win monetary prizes. Our new prize structure is an increasing purse based on the number of registered racers. We believe the more teams you beat, the more money you should win. Because of this new model the potential prize money will vary from one city to the next. Below are the current prize amounts for your race:
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
There is no limit to how much the prizes can grow so as our company continues to grow and the size of our races grow, so will the amount of money that can be won. Official company checks will be mailed to the top 3 finishing teams on the first business day after the race and will arrive directly to them within a few days.
While supplies last, top teams will also receive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle swag from our sponsor Paramount Movies in honor of the upcoming Turtles movie! All racers will also receive the opportunity to get a VIP pass to an upcoming screening of the movie in the Seattle area before the movie is even released in theaters! If you don't receive it at the finish we will email you the details of how to reserve your spot at this special event!
Other prizes for this race include:
1. Custom Decals of your city for the Best Photo/Video of the race. As you're racing through the city make sure to take fun, creative, or generally awesome photos and videos and our HQ will select our favorite one from the hundreds of submissions during the race. The winning picture or video will be posted to our social media sites early in the week and your team will receive custom decals of the city you raced in for each member of your team!
Teams that finish in the Top 25 will receive points toward the season-long leaderboard. This is the only leaderboard of it's kind in the Urban Adventure Racing industry and is featured prominently on our website. More importantly, you will be in the hunt for the X-Prize, which is a growing cash prize (based on total registered racers throughout the entire season) that gets awarded to the team at the top of the leaderboard at the end of the 2015 season! Last year, Andy Almonte (Captain) and his team called "The Nads" took home the coveted prize (worth over $3,000) and the title of Xplore Champion for the second year in a row. If you've read this far in the briefing you deserve a clue for your race, the Access will be south of Union Street. The team that wins the X-Prize will receive the large prize money, will have an end of the season interview featured on our website and social networks, and will have the pride in knowing you were better than hundreds of other teams across the country!
And Finally.... Some Things To Be Aware Of
We have carefully scouted and vetted every checkpoint in this race, however cities are a constantly changing beast, so if a checkpoint is inaccessible or you're not able to complete the requirements for any reason let us know right away and we will adjust the requirements if needed and verify accordingly.
Our new mobile racing model is somewhat dependent on the functionality of a number of technology platforms. We have backup plans in place for every possible scenario we can think of, but we won't waste your time outlining them all here. Just be aware that if for some reason Bonfyre becomes temporarily unavailable during the race, keep racing, and we will send you an email right away with a contact person to text your submissions to while we work with Bonfyre to get it back up. We expect the race and all of our technology to be very smooth and provide you with an incredible experience but we just wanted to include this information in the briefing in case we need to implement a backup plan for any reason.
Have fun! Get active! Experience your city in a unique way! And take some really great pictures and video so you can remember this for a long time to come!
That's what it's all about!
If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact us via your Team Bonfyre or by email at email@example.com


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The Clique Antidote: Shug by Jenny Han
In her first novel author Jenny Han catches Annemarie Wilcox at the very moment that her adolescence begins. As the sun sets on the last day of summer vacation Annemarie (nicknamed Shug for Sugar) eats cherry popsicles with her oldest friend Mark:
"It is the end of a summer afternoon and the sun will be setting soon, our favorite part of the day. We're eating Popsicles, cherry ones. My shirt is sticking to my back, and my hands feel sugary and warm, but my lips are cool. The sun is turning that fiery pink I love, and I turn to Mark the way I always do.In her small Southern town, where everybody knows everything about everybody, the world seems to be shifting under Annemarie's feet. Entering seventh grade in junior high, the old group of predictable friends is regrouping into couples. Even her best friend Elaine Kim pairs off, and Annemarie is afraid that she will lose the soulmate that she depends upon to balance her life.
I look at him, really look at him....But today, at this very moment, he is different, and it's not even something I can explain. But I feel it. Boy, do I feel it. On the outside, everything looks the way it always does, but on the inside, it's like some little part of me is waking up."
Although she's always been on the fringe of the popular group, Annemarie sees that where everyone sits at lunch becomes the measure of each person's status. She wants Mark to see that she likes him, but instead of showing her feelings, she picks quarrels with him and watches him pair up with another girl. The one boy she intensely dislikes because of his cruel teasing becomes her most loyal defender when she tutors him in English and comes to understand his family situation.
Her beautiful but alcoholic mother becomes more distant from Annemarie and her father, who spends most of his time away on the job. Her big sister Celia is sometimes helpful, as when she helps Annemarie find clothes and a hairdo for the big dance, and sometimes withdrawn from the family as she spends most of her time with her boyfriend. But with all the change, Annemarie begins to see her family and her friends with different eyes. Sometimes difficult and sometimes insightful, Shug becomes aware of the forces behind others' behavior, good and bad, and sees her own feelings more objectively.
In this first novel Shug, Han has written an exquisite picture of the turning point of childhood, when life takes on different colors and different meanings. In adolescence or looking back on it from many years' distance, this book is a wonderful window on one girl's transition. Girls will love it and learn from it.
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text: 10 ديسمبر 2013 07:00 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) for the establishment of the HCT - Etihad Airways Centre for Education and Professional Development. This Memorandum of Understanding is part of Etihad Airways' mandate to introduce new opportunities in the UAE aviation sector for UAE nationals, and empower them to play an even greater role in the airline's world-class business. The centre willbe established with the aim of developing UAE nationals and preparing them for a rewarding career in the aviation industry. Both Etihad Airways and HCT will collaborate further to develop and offer a series of professional and executive development programs. These programs will include English language training, employability skills development, academic educational programs in aviation science and management, and a variety of other vocational and work related training programs that will prepare UAE nationals to take up key roles in Etihad Airways' expanding global network. Ray Gammell, Etihad Airways' Chief People and Performance Officer, said: "The most valuable asset of any organisation is its people and that's why staff development is such a big focus for us. As the national airline of the UAE, and as part of our support of the Abu Dhabi 2030 plan as well as the Absher initiative, we are committed to training and developing a national workforce of skilled motivated Emiratis. "As part of that commitment we are once again collaborating with the Higher Colleges of Technology to develop the capabilities, expertise and knowledge of young UAE Nationals wishing to build a career in the aviation industry." Etihad Airways had partnered with the HCT previously in a number of initiatives with over 120 students currently enrolled in various programs including the airline's Graduate Engineering program, IT program and Etihad Ground Services Agents program. HCT Vice Chancellor, Dr Tayeb Kamali, said: "We are very pleased to be continuing our long partnership with Etihad Airways, which has worked with us for many years to help train and prepare HCT's Emirati graduates for vitally important careers in the aviation industry. "This agreement is a clear example of the HCT adhering to the fundamental principle that strong partnerships with the community improve the learning experience of our students, thereby providing them with the opportunities to reach their full potential in the UAE workforce. As a national leader in community and industry engagement, HCT is maintaining its commitment to student growth and achievement through its strong focus on teaching and learning partnerships, such as this one. "This partnership will enhance the HCT's emphasis on student-centred, hands-on and work place relevant teaching practices which facilitate the development of our students as graduates who are able to fully operate in today's technology-driven world," he added. Etihad Airways is renowned as one of the UAE's leading Emirati employers and has been widely praised for its Emiratisation recruitment program. Currently the airline has more than 1,400 UAE nationals employed in various jobs spanning the spectrum of its operations. اتصلوا بنا تفاصيل الاتصال آراؤكم إذا أردتم أن توجهوا لنا أي تعليق أو شكوى أو إطراء أو سؤال، اضغطوا هنا انضموا إلينا انضموا لصفحتنا في فيسبوك شاهدونا زوروا قناة الاتحاد للطيران في يوتيوب تابعونا الاتحاد للطيران (العربي)


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Graduate Sales Support Administrator - Travel & Experiences
Windsor, Berkshire
£24,000 - £26,000 depending on aptitude + Bonus + Perks
Do you have the commercial and entrepreneurial mind set with the ability to communicate with businesses across the world daily? Do you have experience of a busy office environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us:
We are one of Europe's foremost providers of up-scale hotels and experience tours.
We are a long-established small company with a big personality. Flexible thinkers, non-conformists, tenacious & resilient people who break the 'boring' rules of companies that do not put the customers first, succeed with us. Yet despite our prominent presence in the marketplace, we consciously maintain our organisation at a smaller size as we have a steadfast belief that this allows us the flexibility, the energy and the pace to prosper. We want less of a corporate structure and more of the creativity, momentum and zing of a world-class team of achievers.
Doing the right rather than the convenient thing and putting people before profit has led to us successfully trading for 20 years AND yet being a pioneer in our niche. A feat which makes us consistently stand out from today's beige world of 'average'. It's a company ethos you either support or you don't – there is no middle ground.
If this philosophy complements your beliefs, then we can offer you an opportunity where creativity and initiative are rewarded and we aim to develop every team member to their full potential. This makes for a stimulating environment, full of ambitious and enthusiastic people who do what it takes to achieve.
What you'll be doing:
+ Prepare contracts to clients and suppliers
+ Provide clerical support (enquiries, quotes etc.) using our templates/formats.
+ Update and maintain databases and reports
+ Ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and accurately to a high standard first time, on time, every time
+ Answer the telephone and respond to ensure a prompt answer to queries and requests for information
+ Support management during meetings (meet & greet / refreshments / minutes)
+ Maintain office supplies
+ Proficient in using MS Office
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+ Previous office based experience
+ World-class customer care ethos….do the right things for the right reasons and your customers will promote your business for you
+ Smart and professional business manner….people buy people and your impression has to be lasting
+ Excellent organisational and time management skills….. no compromises on this, you must be super-organised to be an achiever Strong eye for detail…..we (and our customers) are very particular so don't underestimate this skill.
+ Excellent Communicator (written & oral)….we will fine tune this if need be but we expect a high base level to start with.
+ Continuous improvement philosophy…. if you don't change when things are changing around you, people will go past you
+ Open Mind….we will teach you new & unconventional ways of achieving. You just need an 'open mind' to receive the training
+ Natural problem-solving skills…..understanding the 'real' problem and finding solutions for the short, medium and the infinite term
+ High stamina to effectively operate in a fast environment and manage multiple projects….. we work fast and intensely, you will need the energy to keep up.
Bonus Skills:
+ Fluent in another European language
+ Working experience in a hotel or the travel industry
+ Well-travelled
Working with us you will benefit from:
+ A simulating working environment with ambitious individuals
+ Excellent salary & quarterly performance related bonus
+ Discounts in luxury hotels, holidays & leisure attractions
+ Excellent scope for personal development
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Welcome to the NSVRC's newest blog, "From Pages to Practice!" I am so excited to have the privilege to be sharing something that I hold near and dear to my heart with you all today. The NSVRC library has been essentially my "home" for the last two and a half years. I have had the privilege of witnessing many unique articles, books, and other resources come in and circulate out of its respectable shelves. Many works and pieces contained on the shelves are from world class researchers and authors. I have had to refrain from taking each and every new work that we receive home with me before anyone else has the opportunity to check it out. While some have come to know of the library's holdings of scholarly materials, it has become evident that not everyone may know that the NSVRC even has a library, let alone can perhaps partake of the knowledge that it holds.
Let me first explain that the NSVRC library is actually considered a non-lending reference and research library, meaning our books and audiovisual materials do not circulate. However, many resources are available through interlibrary loan upon request. Patrons have the ability to request articles from a number of scholarly journals. An example of NSVRC owned journals include The Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, The Journal of Primary Prevention, and Violence Against Women, just to name a few. We also have the ability to request articles that we may not own through the national library consortium DOCLINE. Under the guidelines of the Copyright Act, articles are then sent in a convenient PDF format.
You may also be curious to know that the NSVRC library catalog also holds materials for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape's collection. Those specific materials circulate for Pennsylvania's 50 rape crisis centers. The PCAR center staff has the ability to request PCAR housed materials, books and audiovisual materials. Upon request, we will happily e-mail a PDF version of an article or mail the physical material to the center. All of this takes place upon the PCAR requestor signing a patron agreement.
The important thing about any of the materials housed at the NSVRC or PCAR is that they all hold a common key element, which is that they center upon informing and enhancing our users' knowledge for finding ways to end and prevent sexual violence. All of this being said, I hope that folks can see just how truly special and unique the NSVRC and PCAR library collections are. My hope also is that through this blog more folks will gain the desire to come and explore what the entire library has to offer. Then perhaps you may see why I am as enthralled with it as I am and the reasons behind the grand desire I hold to share it with you all. Come back again and I just may introduce you to a new author, whose works will enlighten and amaze!
Are you curious and want to find out more? Feel free to explore the library catalog.


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