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Logo, Colors, Mascot and Songs
RB88热博官网 www.cfwlf.com SUA's logo depicts the nib of a pen flanked by the wings of a legendary Chinese bird that can fly great distances and that comes to earth only where there is something precious. The pen represents wisdom and the wings symbolize the ability to put knowledge and wisdom into the service of humanity.
SUA's colors are royal blue, white and gold.
MascotSUA's official mascot is the lion, a symbol of courage and strength.
The Chinese characters for Lion can individually be read as "sound alike" words mentor and student - an appropriate symbol for a university that prides itself on nurturing each student's potential.
On the Path of Peace Student Song (Sung by SUA Students, 2014)
On The Path Of Peace Piano Version
The Light of Hope (Sung by SUA Students, 2014)
The Light of Hope Piano Version
VIDEO: the Path of Peace" Video from Commencement 2011
"On the Path of Peace" Student Song created by the SUA Song Committee in 2008.
lyrics and music by SUA Song Committee
Verse 1:
The dreams that came before us are engraved in travertine.
Let us cherish what is given and embark on this endeavor.
Thousand-colored banners wave amid unceasing winds.
As champions of one world, we bear this staff together.
Love shines within those that seek common ground.
Our footsteps in the present will be paths of peace one day.
Meeting the eyes of others, humanity embraced.
Our hearts create momentum, our hands provide the way.
Verse 2:
Our pen expounds a future, drawing wisdom from within.
Forging scholars firm in action, guarding arts of liberty.
The lion's noble call summons justice to its feet.
The roar of our conviction echoes through eternity.
Hope swells within hearts that act despite fear.
Our footsteps in the present will be paths of peace one day.
Meeting the eyes of others, humanity embraced.
Our hears create momentum, our hands provide the way.
(x 3)
The Light of Hope - Presented to Soka University by Founder Daisaku Ikeda in 2011 in commemoration of SUA's 10th Anniversary
lyrics by Shin'ichi Yamamoto
music by Shin'ichi Yamamoto and Wayne Green
In the morning mist courageously I stand
Determined to fulfill the dance of my mission.
All at once the sun appears above the hill
And our campus is bathed in gold.
Arise from here
Keep shining on
Beyond a thousand years!
On every path, in every stone
Resides the founding spirit
This spirit is my own:
For the sake of the people
I will study and learn
Fearlessly and without cease.
And for the world,
Create a new future of
Happiness for humankind.
It is my earnest vow
To climb the steep hill of learning
In pursuit of my youthful dreams!
A determined youth emerges from the earth.
The beating pulse of life
Grows stronger as we gather,
Global citizens uniting here as friends.
And triumphant, the day begins.
Here and now it starts
As youthful passion
Burning in our hearts.
No education surpasses that
Of trials and hardships,
Harsh lessons learned of life.
We'll go into society
And do the best we can
To shatter the dark of night!
To live a life
Engaged in new construction,
Our hearts forever bound as one.
Today we live our vow
Creating bridges of dialogue
So justice may be done!
Underneath a shining canopy of stars
We ponder the words of thinkers through the ages:
"My young friends,
I entrust my dreams to you.
I am counting on you"
To spread THE LIGHT OF HOPE
Throughout the world
To be the change that finally unfurls
The gleaming banner of humanity,
The flag of freedom, for all the world to see.
Be philosophers who bring about
A renaissance of life!
Open the way for peace!
This wounded world
Awaits us all
If our courageous hearts will heed the call.
I offer and dedicate to you
The pride of an indomitable life
Committed to the achievement
Of one's youthful vow.
I offer and dedicate to you
That rises above all hardships
And makes every dream come true!

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He obtained a doctorate from the Sorbonne in 1855 for research in celestial mechanics. Le Verrier was impressed with Hoüel's work and tried to persuade him to accept a post at the Observatory in Paris. However, Hoüel decided not to accept the offer and spent the next four years undertaking research at his home in Thaon.
Hoüel was appointed to the chair of pure mathematics in the Faculty of Science at Bordeaux in 1859 and held this post until his death. As Halsted points out in [4]:-
Here he found dignity and facilities for work, and considered the position as final.Hoüel published a work on geometry in 1863. At this stage he did not know of the published work on non-euclidean geometry but he clearly was working his way towards the idea. He wrote:-
Since long, the scientific researches of mathematicians on the fundamental principles of elementary geometry have concentrated themselves almost exclusively on the theory of parallels, and if, hitherto, the efforts of so many eminent minds have produced no satisfactory result, it is perhaps permitted to conclude thence that in pursuing these researches they have followed a false path and attacked an insoluble problem, of which the importance has been exaggerated in consequence of inexact ideas on the nature and origin of the primordial truths of the science of space.Hoüel became interested in non-euclidean geometry once he had been made aware of the work of Bolyai and Lobachevsky. He published translations of many important works by Bolyai, Beltrami, Helmholtz and Riemann. He corresponded with Tilly on non-euclidean geometry. In [4] Halsted explains how Hoüel obtained Bolyai's work:-
... Hoüel's 'Essai' of 1863 having come by chance into the hands of a young architect of Temesvár in Hungary, this youth Franz Schmidt, desirous of continuing his mathematical studies wrote for counsel to Hoüel. Hoüel had answered helpfully, and later implored the aid of Schmidt to procure Bolyai's work ... Schmidt succeeded in procuring for Hoüel two copies of Bolyai's work. One Hoüel proceeded to translate himself, the other he sent to Battaglini, asking him to make known in Italy this wonderful idea.At Hoüel's suggestion Schmidt collected material which enabled him to write the first biography of Bolyai which he did in 1868.
Among his other researches, Hoüel compiled log tables and worked on planetary perturbations.
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Give DC some credit, this was a hard name to get. Still, my agents came up with a name, and I have been told DC's new online editor is Kwanza Johnson. If that name sounds familiar, that's because Kwanza used to hold a similar position at Marvel circa 2000. You might remember him better under his promotional nome de plume, "Marvel Dog."
DC is quietly working on something webcomics related. It's based out of the Creative Services department, possibly as a cover. While nobody is willing to part with specifics, conversations with sources suggest this involves original comics for the web. Additionally, everyone claiming any familiarity with the initiative seems in awe of its scope.
This makes some sense, in that DC's Senior VP - Creative Director, Richard Brunning, spent some time speaking about the difficulties of formatting comics for the computer screen at the New York Comic Con's Web Comics Panel. Could it be he's been experimenting with different presentation formats? Makes a fella wonder, it does.
"What does Kwanza do as online editor at DC," you might ask yourself? To quote his LinkedIn page, "Point person for developing comics and content specifically created for the internet and other non-print methods of distribution, primarily focusing on DC Comics' growing online business plans."
That there, my friends, is a classic example of what the military calls "open source intelligence" and the smoking gun indicating DC's online plans. Yes, DC is planning online comics. Write it down and don't say you weren't warned.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict a fourth quarter roll-out for this mystery venture. While it doesn't sound like they're going to be ready for a summer con season announcement, I get the impression that progress is being made, and by all accounts it's going to be "big."
We got more than a little mail about our feature on Devil's Due last time out, including a thank you note from a former employee and a note from another person who sat back and realized (s)he was getting shafted with the current contract's pay scale. Many of you, however, are willing to take a pay cut for love of the medium, and there's nothing wrong with that, as long as you go in with your eyes wide open. With that in mind, let's go take a look at some highlights of currently open positions. Joe Quesada and Dan DiDio still have their jobs at their respective companies, but another really choice position recently popped open.
DC Comics has an opening for "Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing" posted on Warner's job boards on June 4, 2007.
"DC Comics seeks a Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for the DC Executive department. Position supervises sales and marketing groups including the following: Direct market (specialty) sales and marketing, Book Trade Sales, Publicity and public relations, Marketing/trade shows/conventions. Develops objectives, policies, and programs for the sales and marketing activities of DC Comics. Plans, directs, and coordinates the efforts of the marketing and sales staff to obtain maximum sales in accordance with company objectives. Perform other related duties as assigned."
A high profile position with few peers, especially outside editorial circles.
This would mean that the tenure of mainstream publishing hire, Stephanie Fierman, is coming to an end. You will recall hearing stories about Ms. Fierman switching her activities to special projects out of the office of Paul Levitz. No confirmation or denial here, but it will be very interesting to see if DC goes back to the mainstream with the next hire and it could be you.
If you're a DC type of person, "Director, Budgeting, Planning & Special Projects" is worth a look for those with a financial background and Adobe Illustrator experts should check out a "Letterer" staff position.
DC positions are a little funky to link to, but can be found (eventually) at this link.
Marvel has a variety of positions over on Monster, like Assistant Editor, which makes us wonder if Andy Schmidt's replacement was promoted from within - always a pleasant thing to see in a company if you're applying with them.
If you're more technically inclined they're also hiring an Oracle Project Manager, an Interactive Content Coordinator for the West Coast office, and a temporary PHP programmer. Are any of these positions about webcomics? The first two aren't, but that third one cites "Experience with Verisign API or other e-commerce API's." If that programmer isn't tweaking the subscription feature, then the e-commerce is probably new to the site and that might, mind you I said might, indicate paid downloads in the future. That could easily be reading too much into it. Then again, if DC's developing, you know Marvel will be shortly if they aren't already.
So you're more independent minded? Fear not - Dark Horse is in the market for a Prepress Technician.
Bi-Lingual? Then there are customer service opportunities at everyone's favorite officially-not-a-monopoly comics distributor.
The jobs are there for the taking, so polish that resume.
Not too long ago, I wandered into one of my watering holes and encountered a pub crawl dressed in super hero garb. I learned two things of note:
- Women seem to enjoy fraternizing with guys in cheap, homemade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costumes. They especially like playing with the weapons. I'm not sure what Dr. Freud would say, but it happened.
- It turns out when Aquaman is soaked in alcohol, he doesn't really dehydrate and die, he just gets really obnoxious and tossed out. (I asked the bouncer if he was now Ocean Master, but he wouldn't cop to it.)
Your mileage may vary, but if you wear your costumes away from conventions, you may profit from the knowledge.
Todd Allen is the author of "The Economics of Webcomics, 2nd Edition." He consults on media and technology issues and is an adjunct professor with the Arts, Entertainment and Media Management Department at Columbia College Chicago. For more information, see http://www.BusinessOfContent.com.


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Container (2006)
Directed by Lukas MoodyssonGenres - Avant-garde / Experimental | Run Time - 74 min. | Countries - Sweden | MPAA Rating - NR
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With his 74-minute feature Container, Swedish avant-garde filmmaker Lucas Moodysson plunges, headfirst, into a surrealistic dreamscape and offers a sharp critique of contemporary society. In crafting this motion picture, the director pulls the audience into a different cinematic mindset - a stream of consciousness mode of storytelling, where he floods the viewer with everything at once - "relevant and irrelevant" - in lieu of a more conventional, linear narrative mode. Shot in patchy, grainy, high-contrast black-and-white, the film follows an obese man as he carries an Asian woman, piggyback, through a garbage-filled landscape. Meanwhile, an American actress (Jena Malone) narrates a series of free-association thoughts and voices a number of characters on the soundtrack, drifting languidly (in the Pynchonian sense) in and out of coherence - her observations laden with references to pop culture, spirituality, and consumerism.


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The UMUC Information and Library Services Newsletter
Spring 2012 • Volume 12, Issue 1
Previous Issues
In this issue
UMUC Library Staff Presentations
UMUC Library Staff Publications
From Stephen Miller
Associate Provost, Information and Library Services
Along with everyone at the UMUC Library, I warmly welcome all new and returning UMUC students, faculty, and staff to the spring 2012 semester.
This semester is proving to be a busy one for the UMUC Library. Librarians and staff will take part in numerous conferences, both locally and further afield. The Library will be well-represented by poster sessions, panel discussions, and presentations at the Catholic University of America Library School in Washington, DC, the Computers in Libraries Conference, also in Washington, the Fifteenth Distance Library Services Conference in Memphis, as well as several other venues.
In addition to taking part in numerous presentations, UMUC librarians and staff have also been active writing articles for a variety of publications.
The Library continues to expand and update our electronic resources. Please continue to read this newsletter for more information.
Remember: UMUC librarians are available for research assistance through a variety of formats including e-mail and live chat, as well as in-person and telephone assistance during regular business hours at our Largo location. Instant messaging is also available during selected hours from the Ask a Librarian page.
Faculty are encouraged to take full advantage of the Library's liaison program and course-related library instruction.
Have something on your mind? Never hesitate to share your Comments and suggestions with us.
All the best for the spring semester!
Electronic Resources News
As always, the UMUC Library continually strives to provide our users with the most comprehensive resources available for all their research needs. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these latest updates and enhancements to our electronic tools and databases.
- JSTOR – Early journal content is now available in JSTOR, an electronic journal collection that includes arts, business, education, language, literature, and science journals. This Early Journal Content includes discourse and scholarship in the arts and humanities, economics and politics, and in mathematics and other sciences. It includes nearly 500,000 articles from more than 200 journals.
- Oxford Scholarship – The Oxford Scholarship e-book collection was recently enhanced. This collection includes scholarly Oxford titles in the history and psychology subject areas. The enhancements include easier navigation around the site, personalized options, and improved search and browse features.
- Project Muse – A new and improved search interface went live on January 1. Project Muse includes journals in the literature and criticism, history, the visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, gender studies, and economics. The new search interface allows for better filtering of search results, enhanced browsing of journals, and easier access to the search box on each page of the site.
- RefWorks – The new RefWorks 2.0 interface is now fully available. RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic management tool that enables you to build your own online personal citation database, manage references, and generate in-text citations and bibliographies in numerous citation styles. For more information about the new RefWorks 2.0 interface, with its simpler and powerful features, see the RefWorks Guide.
UMUC Library Staff Presentations
The following is a list of poster sessions and presentations by UMUC Library staff:
Bridging the Spectrum 2012 - The Fourth Annual Symposium on Scholarship and Practice
Catholic University, January 27, 2012
Poster Sessions
- LibGuide Uses for Promoting Information Literacy in a Distance Education Environment
Discussed how the UMUC library currently uses LibGuides in four distinct ways to reach out to distance learners.
Julie Arnold Lietzau, Course Manager for UCSP 611
Joseph Rawson, 24/7 Services Coordinator
- Taking EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) to the Distance: Implementation at the University of Maryland University College
Illustrated how UMUC librarians from different functional areas incorporated their vantage points and goals for distance learners into the evaluation and implementation of EBSCO Discovery Service, branded as UMUC Library OneSearch.
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian
Stephen Miller, Associate Provost, Information and Library Services
Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian
John Coogan, Systems Librarian
Rocco DeBonis, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Cynthia Thomes, Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Managing Electronic Resources in Rough Seas: The Changing Ebb of Work Flow at Two University of Maryland Institutions
Showcased how two libraries in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (University of Maryland University College and University of Maryland, Baltimore County) approach electronic resources management.
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian
Kelly Shipp, Assistant Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Maryland (UMBC).
- Demonstrating the Value of Electronic Collections for Academic Libraries
Discussed projects that the UMUC Library conducted to demonstrate the value and need for each library research database in the Library's collection.
Stephen Miller, Associate Provost, Information and Library Services
College English Association-Middle Atlantic Group Conference
The UMUC Inn and Conference Center, March 3, 2012
- Real-Time Global Instruction in a Virtual Environment
Will address the use of web conferencing software to foster a sense of community and reinforce learning based on the presenters' experiences in a variety of both individual and group instruction settings.
Barb Mann, Assistant Director for Public Services
Julie Arnold Lietzau, Course Manager for UCSP 611
Computers in Libraries Conference
Washington, DC, March 21-23, 2012
- Systems Librarians: Turning Individual Knowledge into Institutional Know-How
Will show how UMUC Systems Librarians have produced and structured documentation to create a more collaborative work environment for the systems staff and to better serve library patrons.
Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian
John Coogan, Systems Librarian
Jennifer Diffin, Assistant Director, Systems and Access Services
- Six Sigma & Electronic Resource Management
Will show how project management and Six Sigma business process management tools can be applied to electronic resource management to gain improvements.
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian
Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian
Stephen Miller, Associate Provost
Fifteenth Distance Library Services Conference
Memphis, TN, April 18-20, 2012
Poster Sessions
- "Must Bend Databases to My Will": Students' 6-Word Library Memoirs
This poster session, based on Robert Miller's article, "I Came, I Saw, I Researched: Students Reflect on Library Life in Six-Word Memoirs," published in the June 2011 issue of College & Research Libraries News, shares the background of the 6-word memoir as a publishing and Internet phenomenon. Mr. Miller adapted the idea for an online classroom assignment in which students reflected on their library research experiences in six-word "memoirs" posted in a discussion thread in the classroom.
Robert Miller, Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Documenting a Systems Librarian's Knowledge: Sharing and Collaboration Using Microsoft SharePoint
Will show how UMUC Librarians have documented and shared their expertise and knowledge among UMUC Systems Librarians and the Library Access Team using Microsoft SharePoint.
Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian
John Coogan, Systems Librarian
Jennifer Diffin, Assistant Director, Systems and Access Services
- Faster than Fast: Attaining Warp Speed Turnaround Times for ILL in a Distance Education Environment
Will describe 3PI, the change initiatives adopted by the UMUC Library's Document Delivery team. These initiatives served to reduce the average turnaround time required to deliver documents to library patrons from seven days to approximately two days.
Mark de Jong, Document Management Librarian
Ryan Shepard, Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Effectively Managing Copyright Clearance: Electronic Reserves in a Large Distance Education University
This presentation will describe the automated copyright clearance process for electronic reserves materials implemented by the electronic reserves staff at the UMUC Library. A paper based on the presentation was submitted to the Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning.
Yu-Hsiu Wang, Electronic Services Librarian
Megan Baker, Electronic Reserves Technician
- (Self-) Discovery Service: Helping Students Help Themselves
In this presentation, examples will be given of online instructional materials designed to teach distance education patrons how to assess their own research needs and devise a search plan that incorporates either UMUC Library OneSearch or individual subject-specific databases appropriately. A paper based on the presentation was submitted to the Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning.
Cynthia Thomes, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Rocco DeBonis, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Edward O'Donnell, Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Virtual Reference at a Global University: An Analysis of Patron and Question Type
This presentation will illustrate trends of library user types and questions, and whether the mode of virtual reference (such as Instant Messaging) has an impact on the type of questions asked.
Julie Arnold Lietzau, Course Manager for UCSP 611
Megan Davis, Reference and Instruction Librarian and Regional Services Liaison
Clare Miller, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Joseph Rawson, 24/7 Services Coordinator
Panel Discussion
- Table for One—How Librarians Provide Individualized Services to Distance Students via Web Conferencing
Julie Arnold Lietzau, Course Manager for UCSP 611, along with several librarians from other institutions, will host a panel discussion at the Fifteenth Distance Library Services Conference. The panel will address opportunities surrounding implementation of individual virtual library instruction and reference assistance to students using Web conferencing software.
Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching
Bethesda, MD, May 31- June 3, 2012
- Open Educational Resources
This presentation will explain what OERs are, along with advantages and disadvantages associated with their use in online classes; show how to find OERs and information about them in subscription databases and on the free Web; and discuss how to recognize copyright, accessibility, and other issues that may constrain the use of OERs in a class.
Cynthia Thomes, Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Fostering Information Literacy for Students and Faculty Through the Use of Turnitin
This presentation will discuss how the UMUC Library instills the ethical and legal access and use of information through its role in supporting Turnitin, using it as an academic integrity teaching tool.
Neal Pomea, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Charleston Conference
Charleston, South Carolina, November 2011
In addition to the above posters and presentations, the UMUC Library also was represented in November, 2011 at the Charleston Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston Conference is well known as an annual convention of librarians, publishers, electronic resource managers, consultants, and vendors of library resources that meets to discuss important issues in electronic resources acquisitions. Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian, Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian, and Stephen Miller, Associate Provost, Information and Library Services, hosted a panel discussion in collaboration with librarians from George Mason University centered on two effective approaches to electronic resources management (ERM) processes that improve critical ERM workflow and operations. Mr. England, Ms. Fu, and Mr. Miller also presented a poster session entitled Un-tethered Electronic Resources Management: Reaching Out Beyond Your Library. The poster highlighted the vision for the coordination of the acquisition, licensing, and management of electronic resources at UMUC.
USMAI Forum
The Academic Center at Largo, October 4, 2011
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian, hosted the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Forum on October 4 on electronic resources management. She also gave a presentation at the Forum with Kelly Shipp, Assistant Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Maryland, on The Changing Landscape of Electronic Resources Work Flows: Pictures from Two USMAI Libraries.
UMUC Library Staff Publications
- Checklist Manifesto for Electronic Resources: Getting Ready for the Fiscal Year
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian, Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian, and Stephen Miller, Associate Provost co-authored an article entitled "Checklist Manifesto for Electronic Resources: Getting Ready for the Fiscal Year" in the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship.
- ILS Repurposes LibGuides to Improve Evaluation of Electronic Resources
Lenore England, Digital Resources Librarian and Li Fu, Digital Services Librarian published the article "ILS Repurposes LibGuides to Improve Evaluation of Electronic Resources" in the September/October 2011 issue of DE Oracle @ UMUC. The article examined the electronic evaluation process and LibGuides as an effective tool for managing the electronic resources evaluation process and reported the positive outcome of using LibGuides.
UMUC Library Staff News
Rocco DeBonis, Reference and Instruction Librarian, was selected, as part of a national competitive process, as one of 77 librarians chosen to participate in the 2012 American Library Association's (ALA) Emerging Leaders Program. This program, now in its 6th year, provides opportunities for librarians who are relatively new to the profession to gain leadership experience through project workgroups. Rocco attended the kick-off meeting at ALA Midwinter, held in Dallas, and will continue his work online for the next six months. The culmination of the program will be a poster session at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA in June showcasing their work. For his project, Rocco was assigned to a workgroup that is researching and recommending a mentoring program for librarians.
Binwi Ngwa-Suh, Library Technician for the Document Management team and a Library Science Graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, was selected as one of eight 2012 Association of Research Library Career Enhancement Fellows. The Career Enhancement Fellowship Program is a competitive program funded by the Institute for Museum and Library Services and provides library school students of diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to work in a research library. Binwi will be interning at the Reference and Web Services Section of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.
For Your Information...
An appointment may be made to meet with a UMUC librarian for research assistance. Appointments are available in a variety of formats, including in-person at the Academic Center in Largo during business hours, as well as by phone, e-mail, and via Web conferencing. Please use the request an appointment form to schedule a time for research assistance.
Need to find us? Please visit Locations and Hours for more information.
Faculty Corner
The UMUC Library provides library liaison services to UMUC faculty. We welcome the opportunity to work closely with faculty to provide tailored library services to individual classes, whether it be visiting your online or face-to-face class, assisting in adding information literacy components to specific course assignments or projects, or providing handouts or online resources customized to your discipline or current course topic. Please keep the liaison librarians in mind when you have library related questions, need extra help with research, or need instruction on how to use our resources.
- Megan A. Davis
GSMT: Information and Technology Systems
- Rocco DeBonis
GSMT: Teacher Education
- Clare Miller
GSMT: Management, Accounting, and Finance
- Ryan Shepard
GSMT: Cybersecurity
- Cynthia Thomes
GSMT: Business and Executive Programs
- Rocco DeBonis
SUS: Center for Student Success (CFSS)
- Barb Mann
SUS: Department of Communication, Arts, and Humanities (COMM)
- Robert Miller
SUS: Department of Social, Behavioral, Natural, and Mathematical Sciences (SCIP)
- Ed O'Donnell
SUS: Department of Business and Professional Programs (BAPP)
- Ryan Shepard
SUS: Cybersecurity, Department of Computer Information Systems and Technology (CITE)
As the Spring 2012 semester begins, UMUC librarians look forward to working with you and your classes, either via Web Tycho or on-site, in the provision of library resources instruction. The transferable skill building and concept understanding that librarians offer in these sessions provide both a deeper comprehension and comfort level for your students in locating, evaluating, and using information relevant to their studies. This preparation and reinforcement will hold your students in good stead as they deal with the vast amount of available information during their academic careers and as productive employees and citizens. Please complete the Faculty Request for Library Instruction form to schedule one or more sessions for your classes.
Questions? Comments? Need more information? Please contact Barb Mann, Assistant Director for Public Services, or Information and Library Services.
We look forward to working with you!
Hot Sites... Legal Research
Interested in conducting some legal research? Log on to these sites, which were specifically selected by UMUC librarians. Whether you are interested in locating a nearby lawyer, determining how a newly-enacted law affects you, or learning how to interpret a particularly difficult statute, these sites offer a wealth of information. Take a look!
Find Law
FindLaw is a major provider of online legal information. Its roots go back to 1995, when two attorneys compiled a list of Internet resources for a group of law librarians in northern California. FindLaw.com offers a mix of cases, statutes, legal news, a lawyer directory, an online career center and community-oriented tools such as mailing lists and message boards.
Legal Information Institute
The Legal Information Institute is a small research, engineering, and editorial group housed at the Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY. Their collaborators include publishers, legal scholars, computer scientists, government agencies, and other groups and individuals that promote open access to law, worldwide. Log on to this site to learn about all the things they do to ensure that the law remains free and open to everyone.
The Nolo Network has one of the web's largest libraries of consumer friendly legal information – all available for free. With oversight from its editorial team, Nolo strives to deliver free legal information of the highest quality. Their lawyer directory will help to connect with a list of attorneys. You can also use the lawyer directory to learn more about individuals and then select and connect with the lawyer that best meets your situation.


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Tunisian banks' relatively simple product offerings, and the Tunisian banking system's moderate growth and limited dependence on international markets have helped banks in Tunisia remain resilient to the global economic downturn, but tough economic conditions are creating new risks, said Standard & Poor's Ratings Services in a report published today "Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment: Tunisia."
Standard & Poor's ranks the Tunisian banking industry in Group 8 out of our 10 global Banking Industry Country Risk Assessment (BICRA) groups (where Group 1 is the strongest).
"This classification reflects our opinion of the banking system's weak, although improving, asset quality; its exposure to cyclical sectors amid an economic slowdown; and intense competition," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Mohamed Damak. "Partly offsetting these negative factors are our opinion that the banking system has a good track record of stability and a limited reliance on international markets, and that Tunisia has an open and
fairly diversified economy."
We also take into account Tunisian authorities' supportive approach toward the banking system. Although they have limited financial flexibility compared with that of some other countries in the wider Middle East North Africa region, the hands-on approach of the central bank makes it easier for it to take necessary actions in case of need. However, the structure of the banking system--which includes 20 commercial banks--could result in a selective approach to support in the case of a systemic crisis. In our view, tight control of the Central Bank of Tunisia enhances the system's stability.
The Tunisian banking system is not immune to risks, however, and Standard & Poor's expects the economic slowdown to put pressure on banks' already weak asset quality indicators. Exposure to some export-oriented sectors, such as the mechanic and electronic industry (MEI) and tourism sector, are the main sources of risk given the depressed economic conditions in the EU, which is a major client for the MEI corporations. On the other hand, tourism receipts
reportedly increased so far in 2009, over the same period in 2008, and the government intervened to support companies operating in the MEI sector, which somewhat alleviated the pressure on asset quality.
The Tunisian banking system is one of the smallest in North Africa by assets, with the public sector controlling one-third of total assets, foreign investors--mainly French financial institutions--controlling one-quarter, and Tunisian investors holding the remainder at year-end 2008. Price competition puts pressure on banks' profitability, and high provisioning needs also
contribute to their relatively weak profitability. Tunisian banks have a barely adequate level of capitalization when asset quality is taken into account. In addition, we regard banks' enterprise risk management as weak, despite improvements over the past years.
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Humanitarian organisation SurfAid International is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year after starting with a small malaria program in one village in the Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia's Sumatran coast, in 2000.
"By living in a pilot village in the remote Mentawai Islands we soon learnt that by using drama and song we could facilitate behaviour change among the community. Within nine months we had more than 90 per cent of the village sleeping under mosquito nets," SurfAid founder Dr Dave Jenkins said.
Over the past 10 years, SurfAid has worked in more than 300 villages in the Mentawai and Nias island chain and also more recently in Padang, the regional capital of West Sumatra, after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck the city last September.
The scope of SurfAid's work has increased from malaria prevention to now include water and sanitation, disaster preparedness, and community health programs.
In 2007, SurfAid was awarded the World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (WANGO) Humanitarian Award, after being chosen from more than 49,000 not-for-profits worldwide.
"SurfAid has always been about creating lasting change, not patch-ups which don't work for long," Dr Dave said.
"Although we did not appreciate it at the time, one of the best things that happened at the beginning was our complete lack of money other than what we had ourselves and through endless volunteer days and small donations from our friends and families.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The health care reform bill of U.S. President Barack Obama is at the brink now--for the fifteenth time--and leaders expect a crucial vote this weekend. Or, something else.
The Democratic Party no longer has 60 votes in the Senate, and thus is not going to vote for anything called "health care" any time soon. The biggest game in town now is for the House to pass the last bill the Senate passed--complete with payoffs to powerful Senators--with no changes. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, looking paler than usual at the idea, has instead said she may use a parliamentary maneuver. The House will not vote on the bill, but will vote on amendments to it, under rules that "deem" the bill to have been passed.
"We will deem the bill passed, so that the American people can deem they know what's in it," said the grandmother from San Francisco. The Congressional Budget Office, which must decide how much the bill will cost, has already sent the Speaker a letter asking her to deem that they did so.
The tactic has come to be known as the Slaughter Plan, referring to Rep. Louise Slaughter, and not to the plan's effect on anyone who isn't gay or an illegal alien. "Both parties do it," said Rep. Slaughter. "It's like going to war in Iraq without declaring war, or spending tax money without actually taxing it."
The minority party, whose name could not be determined, is unanimously opposed to the bill, which means they would vote against it, if there were a vote. Their leader, whose name was also not known, said, "The only way to stop this madness is for a few courageous Democrats to step forward." However, the problem is that he doesn't control any Democrats. Just a small bunch of the other guys. Coincidentally, Mr. Obama, in a speech in Ohio, also used the word "courage" to describe the process of agreeing with him.
Democrats aligned with Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan opposed the bill because he says it pays for abortions, while liberal Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio opposed the bill because it doesn't create a government-run system. Unfortunately, these were principled stands, which means they have all melted like butter.
A group of nuns assembled at the White House to insist that the government wouldn't pay for abortions. Their leader, named Sister Frances, said, "It really wouldn't. We've read the entire bill, haven't we, girls?" Under the plan, policyholders would make out two checks, one for abortions, one for everything else. The government would issue a new currency, the blueback, which could be used opposite the current greenback to ensure none of that non-abortion money went to abortions, unless it came from the grants the government already pays abortion clinics.
Few Representatives were available to discuss the bill or the remarkable procedure. Rep. Paul Hodes, who is seeking promotion to the Senate from New Hampshire, was in the House cloak-room, practicing looking serious. "Ma'am, you're mistaken," he was heard to say to the mirror. "I didn't vote for the bill."
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Game #46: Jays at O's pregame
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Today's lineups:
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Vernon Wells, CF
Troy Glaus, 3B
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Frank Thomas, DH
Aaron Hill, 2B
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ATLANTA (AP) -- A proposal to trim a Georgia utility's profits should it go over-budget in constructing a nuclear power plant faces an uphill climb in the state Legislature.
Rep. Jeff Chapman, R-Brunswick, asked a House subcommittee Tuesday to support his proposal to cut into the profits of Georgia Power if the company's cost of building Plant Vogtle near Augusta exceeds a state-approved budget of roughly $6.1 billion. Georgia Power is a subsidiary of the Atlanta-based Southern Co.
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Georgia Power officials say the project is already monitored by the state's Public Service Commission, which can prevent the utility from passing along costs to customers if it decides any project spending is egregious.
"This provides a very real incentive to make sure we're managing costs effectively," John D'Andrea, the utility's legislative affairs manager, told lawmakers.
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Ingredients and Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a medium bowl, mix together feta, yogurt, onion, capers, and tomato.
- Place fish in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle fish with lemon juice and spread feta topping over the top.
- Bake fish about 10-15 minutes, or until it is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.


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Zoning Code Update Packet #158
Contents of Update Packet #158 (effective 05/10/13)
This Code update is the result of the Parking and New Apartments Project and will be effective May 10, 2013.
Code Update Packet: 158
Effective Date: May 10, 2013
Contact: Matt Wickstrom (503-823-2834)
Amends Chapters: 33.130, 33.140, 33.266, 33.460, 33.521, 33.526
Substantive Changes
The code changes affecting parking regulations for multi-dwelling development were the result of community concerns about the impacts that these new developments may have on surrounding neighborhoods. Substantive changes to the Zoning Code include the establishment of parking minimums for larger scale residential development located in certain zones and in close proximity to transit.
Amendments also include:
- Clarification of building main entrance requirements on transit streets and within specific areas.
- Incentives to reduce minimum parking subject to a maximum cap.
- Refinement of loading space requirements.
- Setting size requirements for long-term bicycle parking.
- Options to allow joint use of residential parking.
- Increasing allowed proximity to nonresidential off-site parking.
Click here to download Zoning Code Update Pages #158. Subsequent updates may have modified some of these pages. The links to chapters in the chart below will provide the current version of the chapter.
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Clarification of building main entrance requirements on transit streets and within specific areas.Incentives to reduce minimum parking subject to a maximum cap.Refinement of loading space requirements.Setting size requirements for long-term bicycle parking.Options to allow joint use of residential parking.Increasing allowed proximity to nonresidential off-site parking.


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One of my favorite genealogy related songs is by the group Venice. It's sad but it also speaks to me about why I do family history - remembering all who came before and honoring their memories, while anticipating the growth of the family tree.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The Family Tree Song by Venice
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My daughter turned 6 last week. We don't really do birthday parties with friends much around here. But I think number 6 warrants one. She is in love with fairies. Fairy dolls, fairy books, stories. She asked me once to check her back and see if wings were growing. So we went with a fairy theme. Most of the decorations were scrounged from around the house or the craft cupboard. The paintings, flowers, sheet, and pumpkins were all things we had on hand. So this left little for me to stress about. And really, the party was simple. They each had a fairy coloring picture to crayon in at first, then we had a fairy dance, and played until it was time for cake.
Did I say there was little to prepare? Okay, wait, maybe I lied. I did put together the flower crowns and wands. But really, I love a good craft project, and this way it was fun for my daughter and myself.
I am so thankful for the little girls my daughter calls friends. They are delightful and sweet.
I found the tutorial for ribbon wands here.
Flower crowns here.
Cake decor idea here. (But for the life of me I could find no cute butterflies anywhere.)
And the walnut box here. The blue tied walnuts had chains on the charms so they were able to put them around their necks right away. No lost fairies here.


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University Museums
Mid-century Modern
BROWSE Mid-century Modern
The end of World War II brought about an era of prosperity and incredible change in America. While many European countries struggled to regain their economic footing in the wake of abject destruction, America was relatively unscathed. The ensuing economic boom would transform how Americans lived, worked, and consumed goods. As a result, the various consumer industries ramped up production, enabled planned obsolescence, and made America a nation of buyers, all while great social change and Cold War fears informed a rapidly changing culture from 1945 through the 1960s. With rapid demobilization there was an enormous influx of American soldiers returning home in the years just after the end of World War II. As young families began to embark on their post-wartime lives, there was a great need for suitable and economically priced housing. Credits and grants supported by the government for veterans and young homebuyers further bolstered the new housing market. The "American Dream" sense of idealism associated with owning your own home ran rampant and significantly changed the lifestyles of Americans. In response, home builders began to rapidly develop suburban enclaves, filled with streets of easy to construct housing, where every home owner had their own patch of green, a driveway for their new car (a necessity as people moved out of urban centers and into the rambling suburbs), and a sparkling new kitchen for women to cook and entertain from. A great economy, a ready and willing population of consumers, and American idealism brought forth a new era of design for fashion and consumer goods, most especially those associated with the decoration of the home. Today this period of time, 1945 through the 1960s, is referred to as Mid-Century Modern. A catchall phrase that encapsulates a completely new style of home decoration, taste, fashion, and life that occurred during these years of post-war boom.


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MAHB signs MoUs to realise KLIA Aeropolis airport city vision
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has teamed up with South Korea-based Gyeongnam Techno Park (GNTP) and Danish air craft maintenance company Skyways Technics to realise its vision of becoming a global leader in creating airport city.
Towards this end, MAHB has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with GNTP, a South Korean global technology hub that aims to establish innovative technology intensive corporations, and Skyways Technics, a company based in Sønderborg and Billund Airport, with over 30 years of maintenance experience in ATR aircrafts.
The signings were held during the International Paris Airshow 2017 at the Malaysian Chalet, Paris Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre yesterday where MAHB had participated through its KLIA Aeropolis initiative.
The MoU between Malaysia Airports and GNTP demonstrates both parties' commitment towards synergistic inter-park collaboration in the development of Subang Aerotech Park, which focuses of manufacturing (aerostructures, components, tools & jigs) and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for engine and components.
The collaboration is aimed at developing the respective aerospace ecosystems in both countries where possible areas of collaboration will include the establishment of reciprocal and close cooperative system to promote aerospace industries, as well as knowledge building and transfers in cluster management, cluster planning, building and facility management.
It will also serve as platform of information exchange on marketing and promotion activities. As aerospace is one of the key economic areas identified to stimulate our local economy, this collaboration will expand and support the industry's future growth. Subang Aerotech Park is expected to have spillover effects towards the development of KLIA Aeropolis – an emerging aerospace ecosystem.
The MoU between MAHB and Skyways Technics focuses on collaboration efforts between to facilitate Skyways Technics expansion plan within the Malaysia Airports aerospace ecosystem spanning Subang and KLIA Aeropolis.
The expansion plan will involve further investment to develop Skyways Technics' facility for its component repair workshop as well as to serve its MRO operations. Skyways Technics is looking at setting-up this facility within the Subang Aerotech Park Phase 1.
The facility will be located at the former Customs building and will serve as their repair workshop, warehouse for spare parts as well as an office base to serve its Asia Pacific (APAC) market segment.
Since 2014, Skyways Technics already has its operations in Subang where it caters to its APAC market specifically for spare parts, component repair, and AOG (aircraft on ground) services for ATR & CRJ aircraft.
MAHB managing director Badlisham Ghazali signed the agreement on behalf of the company while GNTP was represented by CEO Tae-sung Lee and Skyways Technics was represented by CEO Benjamin Nielsen.
Badlisham in a statement said, "Malaysia Airports is pleased to have signed the MoUs with both parties as both companies definitely have the right capacity and experience to help us materialise the goals of KLIA Aeropolis through their expertise, business objectives and service offerings.
"We are confident that the collaboration with these companies will further position Malaysia Airports as a regional key economic enabler."
He added further that KLIA Aeropolis was poised to capture the growing demands from aerospace industry trends where there has been a significant boom in the national aerospace ecosystem and presence of its players – from only a few players before the year 2000 to over 200 players to date, including renowned first-tier players. Malaysia Airports currently hosts over 20% of these players within its aerospace ecosystem in Subang and KLIA.
"In fact, the confidence level has already grown and can be seen through recent negotiations and agreements we have had with our business partners," added Badlisham.
The development of KLIA Aeropolis is one of four strategic priorities identified in the Malaysia Airports' five-year business plan,
Runway to Success 2020 (RtS2020) launched in 2016, and it is the very embodiment of the Malaysia Airports' vision in becoming a global leader in creating airport cities.
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Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that the carrier has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its AirTran Airways flight attendants.
While Southwest's acquisition of its a wholly-owned subsidiary AirTran is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2014, this agreement — if ratified — would cover 1,700 AirTran attendants for the duration of the merger process until those employees fully transition to Southwest.
The agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) still must be ratified by its members.
"I applaud the efforts of both parties in reaching an agreement that incorporates rewards and incentives for increased productivity and perfect attendance, while remaining mindful of AirTran's low cost structure," said Mike Hafner, Southwest Airlines Vice President of Cabin Services, in a statement. "This contract includes progressive concepts that are beneficial for AirTran Flight Attendants, while supporting Company objectives."
What exactly these "progressive concepts" involve remains unclear as details of the agreement have not been released. The agreement became amendable in May and the two side began talks in February.
Southwest Airlines is the second largest carrier at Denver International Airport, claiming 26 percent of the market share in June. The carrier officially acquired AirTran in May 2011 and have since been going through the process of merging the carriers.


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Project Objectives
Through collaboration with an academic institution engaged in the development of a new academic program, the GCI was able to achieve two important objectives fundamental to our educational missionto provide training and information to conservation professionals, and to support the development of conservation's educational infrastructure.
Project Summary
During 2002-03, the Getty Conservation Institute collaborated with the Centre for Sustainable Heritage of the Bartlett Graduate School, University College London, in an educational partnership. The objectives of the project included the following:
- development of a curriculum document to serve as a blueprint for a new Master of Science (MSc) degree in the conservation and management of heritage buildings, collections and sites;
- a two-phase course, Historic Buildings, Collections and Sites: Sustainable Strategies for Conservation, Management and Use, which incorporated and tested some portions of the curriculum, teaching materials and strategies that form part of the MSc course.
A curriculum document is an important tool in the educational planning process. Among other things, it defines:
- the professional profile and competencies of graduates;
- teaching and learning aims and objectives;
- a core curriculum;
- teaching strategies;
- faculty orientation and development;
- didactic materials and other resources;
- evaluation mechanisms.
This course for mid-career professionals was offered in two phases. Many of the instructors who will eventually teach in the MSc course participated in the short course in order to become oriented to the goals, curriculum, and teaching materials that will eventually be integrated into the MSc. In addition to faculty from the Bartlett, UCL's Institute of Archaeology and the School of Library, Archives, and Information Studies took part in this project.


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Pearson Construction Books
About Pearson
Pearson is one of the world's great publishers. We publish more books than any other company and we reach millions of people every day, in print and online. Our higher education publishing brands have earned the trust of educators and students because of their commitment to accuracy, integrity, and independence of thought.
About NCCER
NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) education foundation created in 1996 to develop standardized construction, maintenance, and pipeline curricula with portable credentials and help address the critical skilled workforce shortage. NCCER's training process of accreditation, instructor certification, standardized curriculum, national registry, assessment, and certification is a key component in the industry's workforce development efforts. NCCER also drives multiple initiatives to enhance career development and recruitment efforts for the industry.
NCCER is headquartered in Gainesville, Fla., and is affiliated with the University of Florida's M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction.


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Before the summer recess, the government confirmed that a new Finance Bill would be introduced as soon as possible after the summer recess. The House of Commons returned to Westminster on 5 September 2017.
The new Finance Bill is expected to legislate for the majority of measures that were included in the pre-election Finance Bill but not included in the Act that was rushed through Parliament before the snap election. The Finance Bill was one of 22 Bills fast-tracked through Parliament to receive Royal Assent before the 2016-17 Parliamentary session was brought to a close on Thursday 27 April 2017.
It has also been confirmed that all policies originally announced to start from April 2017 will be effective from that date. On 6 September 2017, the Treasury published updated notes which give a brief description of each of the Finance Bill resolutions. This includes:
- the corporate interest restriction,
- changes to the corporation tax treatment of carried-forward losses,
- the money purchase annual allowance,
- changes to the deemed domicile rules and penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance schemes.
As has been previously announced, the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been delayed.
In a written statement, Mel Stride, Financial Secretary to the Treasury has confirmed that The Finance Bill will be published on Friday 8 September. The explanatory notes on the Bill will be available from 12 September.


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Diabetes is a condition that makes it difficult for the body to use or store glucose. Glucose is a type of sugar that cells use for energy. It comes from food, and is also created in the liver. Glucose travels through the body in the blood. A hormone called insulin helps to moves the glucose from the blood into cells. Insulin also helps to move glucose into the liver for storage if there is more in the blood than the body needs.
Diabetes can lead to a buildup of glucose in the blood. This form of diabetes is the most common type in adults. Medication, lifestyle changes, and monitoring can help control blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is often caused by a combination of factors. A main factor is that the body becomes resistant to insulin. This means there is insulin in the body, but the body cannot use it properly. Insulin resistance is often related to excess body fat. The body may also begin to make less insulin than is needed.
Risk Factors
Type 2 diabetes is more common in people who are aged 45 years and older, but can develop in children. It is also common in younger people who are obese and belong to at-risk ethnic groups. Other factors that increase the chance of type 2 diabetes include:
- Prediabetes—impaired glucose tolerance and impaired fasting glucose
- Metabolic syndrome —combination of high cholesterol, high blood glucose, high blood pressure, and obesity with higher amounts of fat around the abdomen
- Excess weight or obesity , especially if there are higher amounts of fat around the abdomen
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- History of gestational diabetes , or having a baby that weighs over 9 pounds at birth
- Poor diet—high intake of processed meats, fats, sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, and calories
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Lack of exercise
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Certain medications, such as glucocorticoids or thiazides
Diabetes may be present for years before symptoms show.
Symptoms that may be caused by high blood sugar include:
- Increased urination
- Extreme thirst
- Hunger
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Irritability
Symptoms caused by chronic hyperglycemia may include
- Frequent or recurring infections
- Poor wound healing
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- Problems with gums
- Itching
- Problems having an erection
You will be asked about your symptoms, family, and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Diabetes is based on the results of blood tests. American Diabetes Association (ADA) diagnoses diabetes if you have one of the following:
- Symptoms of diabetes and a random blood test with a blood sugar level greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
- Fasting blood sugar test done after you have not eaten for 8 or more hours—showing blood sugar levels greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) on two different days
- Glucose tolerance test measures blood sugar 2 hours after you eat glucose—showing glucose levels greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
- HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher—test that shows the average blood sugar control over the past 2-4 months
mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L = millimole per liter of blood
You may also need blood tests to confirm diabetes is type 1 and not type 2. These may include:
- Insulin level or C-peptide tests—to see how much insulin is being made by the pancreas
- Tests that look for antibodies that are working against your pancreas
Treatment aims to keep blood glucose as close to normal as possible. This can help to prevent or delay complications.
Diet, exercise, and weight loss are recommended for all patients. Most patients will also begin medication.
Food and drinks have a direct effect on blood glucose levels. Eating healthy meals can help control blood glucose. It will also help with your heart health and overall health. Some basic tips include:
- Follow a balanced meal plan. It should include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- Be aware of serving sizes. Measure food to help understand ideal serving size.
- Having meals throughout the day can help avoid major changes in glucose levels. Do not skip meals. Plan meals and snacks through the day.
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fiber .
- Limit the amount of fat (especially saturated and trans fats) in foods.
- Eat moderate amounts of protein and low-fat dairy products .
- Carefully limit foods containing high concentrated sugar .
- Keep a food intake record. Share the record with the dietitian or doctor. This will help to create an effective meal plan.
Weight Loss
In those who are overweight, weight loss will help the body use insulin better. Talk to the doctor about a healthy weight goal. A safe meal plan can be created.
To help with weight loss:
- Use a portion control plate
- Use a prepared meal plan
- Eat a Mediterranean-style diet
Physical activity can:
- Make the body more sensitive to insulin
- Help to reach and maintain a healthy weight
- Lower the levels of fat in the blood
- Reduce the risk of heart disease (a common complication of diabetes)
Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases heart rate. Resistance training helps build muscle strength. Both types of exercise help to improve long-term glucose control.
Aim for ≥ 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Talk to the doctor about an activity plan. Ask about any precautions that may be needed.
Medications other than insulin are typically used first to manage blood glucose levels.
Biguanides, usually metformin , are the first choice. They work by reducing the amount of glucose made by the body.
Medication taken by mouth may include:
- Sulfonylureas or dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-4) inhibitors to encourage the pancreas to make more insulin
- Thiazolidinediones which sensitize the body to insulin so it works better at lower amounts
- Starch blockers to decrease the amount of glucose absorbed into the blood
- Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors to increase glucose excretion in urine
- Bile acid binders
Medications given by injection may include:
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (incretin-mimetics) stimulate the pancreas to produce insulin and decrease appetite, which can assist with weight loss
- Amylin analogs replace a protein of the pancreas that is low in people with type 2 diabetes
Insulin may be needed if:
- The body does not make enough of its own insulin
- Blood glucose levels cannot be controlled with lifestyle changes and other medications
Insulin is given through injections. There is one short-acting inhaled insulin which may be effective for select persons.
Blood Glucose Testing
Check the level of glucose in the blood with a blood glucose meter. Checking blood glucose levels during the day can help you stay on track. It will also help the doctor know if treatment is working. Keeping track of blood glucose levels is especially important for those taking insulin. Insulin can cause a very low level of blood glucose.
Regular testing may not be needed if diabetes is under control and insulin is not being taken. Talk with the doctor before stopping blood sugar monitoring.
An HbA1c test may also be done at the doctor's office. This is a measure of blood glucose control over a long period of time. Doctors advise that most people keep their HbA1c levels below 7%. Individual goals may be different. Keeping HbA1c in the goal range can help lower the chance of complications.
Depression can make good management more difficult. It also increases the risk of other complications. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that last at least two weeks require a call to the doctor. Depression is treatable. Counseling can help better manage depression and diabetes.
Decreasing Risk of Complications
Over a long period of time, high blood glucose levels can damage vital organs. The risk of complications increases with poor blood glucose control. Common complications include:
- Retinopathy —damage to the blood vessels of the eye
- Nephropathy —damage to kidneys which can lead to kidney failure
- Neuropathy —damage to nerves that can cause a loss in sensation or loss in certain automatic functions
- Diabetic foot ulcer —foot wounds that can be slow to heal
Diabetes can also increase the risk of heart disease.
Reaching your blood glucose and HbA1c levels is the first step to lowering the risk of these complications. Other steps that can help include:
- Practice good foot care. Be on the lookout for any sores or irritated areas. Keep the feet dry and clean.
- Get yearly eye exams.
- Don't smoke. If you do, look for programs or products that can help you quit.
- Keep track of moods. Be alert for signs of depression.
- Plan medical visits as recommended.
To help reduce your chance of type 2 diabetes:
- Participate in regular physical activity
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Drink alcohol only in moderation (2 drinks per day for a man, and 1 drink per day for a woman)
Eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of:
- Whole grains
- Nuts
- Vegetables
- Whole fruits
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 09/2018 -
- Update Date: 10/01/2018 -