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Privacy Policy
United Heartland is dedicated to providing exceptional products and services and effective claims management. As part of that effort, we recognize that current or prospective customers who visit our website or who use our interactive web services may disclose sensitive information to us, and thus we respect and safeguard the privacy of all who visit our website.
Because gathering your information is integral to some of the services we provide to you, we want you to understand what information we collect and how the information we collect is used and safeguarded.
The Information We Collect and How We Use and Disclose Information
The United Heartland website is designed to give current customers, prospective customers, and visitors a confidential means of gathering information about United Heartland, about our products and services, and for doing business with us over the Internet.
Whether you are a current or prospective customer, our level of information gathering varies depending on the services that you request from us. When we do gather information from you, it is so that we may better meet your needs or to offer products or services to you. We collect information about you from a variety of sources, such as:
- Applications, claims reports, and other forms you submit to us including those provided over the telephone or online to set-up, access, manage, or administer your accounts or insurance claims; to obtain a policy quote; ask a question; or register for a United Heartland sponsored event;
- Your transactions with us, such as payment history, account balance, or payment method;
- Credit bureaus, such as credit standing or credit score, to offer payment plan options;
- Medical record information supplied by medical care professionals and institutions, only to process, evaluate, or defend claims. We do not collect or share medical information other than as required or allowed by law.
We do not disclose information about you to anyone unless such disclosure is expressly authorized by you, required or allowed by law, or is necessary to enable our employees or authorized agents to perform functions for United Heartland.
For example, we may disclose any non-public personal or medical information that we collect about you to:
- Companies that perform services on our behalf;
- Companies that assist us with underwriting or processing applications or payments;
- Companies that assist us with evaluating, adjusting or defending claims.
When we use third parties to assist us we do not permit them to use our customer's, prospective customer's, or injured worker's information for any other purpose. Any disclosure of your policy number shall only be to a recipient authorized by law. Unless specifically requested by you, we will not disclose your non-public personal or medical information to a nonaffiliated third party for marketing purposes of any kind, including telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or electronic mail marketing.
Moreover, if you are a current customer of our claims services products, you may be asked to provide non-public personal information concerning your employees in connection with a claim for workers' compensation benefits. You can rest assured that this information is shared with third parties only with notice to the involved employees, or without notice as expressly required or permitted by law and is subject to a security program consisting of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards (including encryption of any Social Security Numbers at all times) designed to ensure the security and confidentiality of that information.
We may also subscribe to certain insurance support organizations that maintain information for among other things to detect or prevent fraud or criminal activity in connection with insurance underwriting or insurance claims activity. Information we obtain from an insurance support organization may be retained by that organization and disclosed to other persons.
If you are simply visiting or navigating our website, United Heartland will not sell or share non-public personal information, such as individually identifiable information like your name, address, email address, Social Security number, or telephone number, gathered from you. However, while you are visiting or navigating our site, our web server may collect anonymous, non-personally identifiable information from you, such as your domain name, IP address, and the type of browser you are using. Such information is gathered for statistical purposes and may be used to better allow us to understand our users' interests and preferences. This information will not be disclosed to anyone outside United Heartland unless necessary to better meet your needs, to offer United Heartland products or services to you, or allowed or required by law.
Additionally, when you visit or use our site, we may place a "cookie" on your browser. "Cookies" are small pieces of information transferred from our website to your hard drive that contain a unique identifier recognized by our web server. They allow us to track usage and facilitate your access to and use of this site by allowing your experience on our website to be customized and permit us to authenticate your identity as a returning user when you browse portions of the website restricted to registered users.
Our "cookies" do not track your activity on third party sites. We do not use "cookies" to gather personal information about you and we do not link them to identifiable information, such as policy number. The "cookies" only enable someone to use our website more easily. You do not have to accept "cookies" from our site, but if you refuse a "cookie," you may not be able to browse the restricted areas of our website for security reasons.
Our policies and practices regarding the collections, use, and disclosure of information about former customers are the same as those regarding the collection, use, and disclosure about current customers.
Protecting The Information We Collect
We understand that you may submit confidential and sensitive information to our website. We may utilize the website hosting services of third parties who are in the business of providing such hosting services. We will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that such third party service providers utilize stringent, industry recognized security measures to protect against loss, misuse and unauthorized viewing of the information you provide to us, however, we do not guarantee the performance of such third party service providers.
Access to confidential information that you provide to United Heartland via the input forms provided on this website is limited to authorized employees and agents of United Heartland who are trained in the proper handling of our prospective or current customer's information and who must have it to provide products and services to you. Additionally, in order to safeguard the privacy of information that you submit to this website, United Heartland, through its website hosting providers, maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable federal and state law, including SSL encryption, firewalls, user authentication systems and access control mechanisms to control access to any non-public personal information that may be shared over this website. United Heartland is committed to ongoing testing and updating of our technology and security measures to protect information about you.
You are advised that information sent via email, or by other methods across the world wide web, to United Heartland are not secure transmissions, and United Heartland makes no guarantees regarding the privacy of such submissions while they are in transit. If you wish to communicate confidential information to us, we recommend using a non-cellular telephone rather than email.
Your Right to Review and Correct Information
If you wish to review your personal information, please send a written request to:
United Heartland Headquarters
Underwriting Department
P.O. Box 3026
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3026
Include your name, address, telephone number, and policy number. We may charge a small fee to collect and send the information to you.
If you see any mistakes, let us know and we will review it. If we agree, we will correct our files. If we disagree, you may file a short statement of dispute with us. Your statement will be included with any information we disclose in the future. We will also send the statement to anyone you ask that received the information in the past two years.
Non-United Heartland Websites
This website may contain links to other internet sites ("third party sites") that are not owned or maintained by United Heartland. United Heartland is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any other website that may be linked to the United Heartland website. Any links to third party sites are included for your convenience and if you link to one of these websites you are transferred to another website beyond the control of United Heartland. Your privacy at such sites will be governed by the privacy policy at that website and not by United Heartland's privacy policy. Thus, we encourage you to read the privacy statement of any linked site as their privacy policy may differ from ours.
Changes to This Policy
United Heartland may change this privacy policy statement at any time. Therefore we advise that you check back with us from time to time to determine how such changes might affect you. This policy statement is not intended to and does not create any contractual or legal rights on behalf of any party. If you have questions concerning our privacy policy, please contact us at:
United Heartland Headquarters
P.O. Box 3026
Milwaukee, WI 53201-3026
Privacy Notices Required By Law
The Privacy Policy outlined on this website pertains only to this website. The Privacy Policy outlined on this website pertains only to this website. United Heartland also provides its policyholders with a Privacy Notice that details our privacy practices and a policyholder's rights with respect to the handling of personal information which can be found here. To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this website privacy policy and the Privacy Notice, the Privacy Notice provided annually to the policyholder controls.


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February 28, 2013
Advisor led team through S2S
Sue Judd
When many other members of the Switch to Semesters Core Team had "hit the wall," Sue Judd was willing to stay engaged, thoughtful and focused to work through the issues, according to co-workers in Advising Services, where Judd works as an advisor.
Her work on the complex testing and trouble shooting of Datatel systems during the semester conversion earned her the first Part-Time Employee of the Month Award, given Feb. 26 by Dr. Harrison in a surprise ceremony in the Advising Center.
Co-worker Beth Stanley wrote, "Sue has an incredibly positive attitude and even with the increased workload, you never heard her complaining. She sees her project through to the end and doesn't take credit for her work, but rather joins in the celebration of the entire team's work."
"She helped train employees college-wide on countless topics pertaining to S2S. She has been instrumental in conducting DARS Blue Print Workshops to help students understand the switch. She helped get the tracking system and data collection system in place for the new Career Services Office. She did all this while still managing to see students for advising appointments in her 'spare time,'" said Stanley.
Supervisor Dawn Blair agrees stating, "Sue is the go-to person on our staff. She is a patient advisor who has a great rapport with our students. Add to that her amazing technical expertise and you have an individual who contributes in a significant way, every day."
Reminder: Next meeting of "First Wednesdays" to be held March 5
The next meeting of "First Wednesdays" will actually be on a Tuesday next week! The monthly town hall meeting and Staff Employee of the Month presentation with President Harrison will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 8:15 a.m. in the Conference Center Ballroom (WD fourth floor). All employees are invited to attend.
Countdown to Health Rewards points is on
The countdown is on to achieve your United Health Care (UHC) health and wellness points. Employees receiving health coverage through UHC are required to earn a minimum of eight points between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. That gives everyone four months to achieve those final points.
They can be earned in a variety of ways including having a biometric screening during an annual physical, visiting the dentist and doing an online health assessment on the UCH website. You can review the Columbus State Health Rewards plan online here: http://www.cscc.edu/about/faculty-staff/health-rewards.shtml.
More information about how to earn extra points will be coming your way in the next few weeks in Update. Employees who fail to earn the required points will see their annual portion of health care costs rise to 30 percent from the current 20 percent.
For those on the family plan, only the employee of Columbus State is currently required to achieve the health and wellness points. Spouses and dependents do not to need to take part this year.
If you have questions, please contact Wellness Coordinator Nichole Bowman-Glover at ext. 3989 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Health Rewards information sessions will be held Wednesday, March 6, from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. in CT 107; Thursday, March 7, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in CT 107; and Wednesday, March 27, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in CT 107.
In the meantime, if you need a refresher course on how to navigate the UCH website, check out this web video http://welcometomyuhc.com/healthandwellness/tour/. There's a pull-down menu in the upper right side that says "Jump to Topic." That menu will allow you to select specific areas that you want to view.
First in performance series at The Lincoln Theatre is next week!
Columbus State's music and theater programs will perform various works in a special series at The Lincoln Theatre, starting Tuesday, March 5 with the Columbus State Concert Band, under the direction of Thomas Lloyd and the Columbus State Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Rick Brunetto!
The concert will be from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. March 5 in The Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Florence Beatrice Price, (1887-1953) was an African American composer, arranger, organist and teacher.
The band will offer a special concert made up of the work of woman composers, in honor of Women's History Month in March. The concert will begin with one of the "Three Negro Dances" (1939) by Florence Price, the first African American woman to compose a symphony. "Ticklin' Toes" shows the influence of ragtime. It is Price's only work for band.
"Maiden Voyage" (2010) is the first published work for band by Minnesota composer Shirley Mier. Guest Artist Dr. Nicole Charles will perform French composer Cecile Chaminade's "Concertino for Flute" (1902). This is one of the most famous compositions for flute and has been a standard in the repertoire for more than 100 years. Dr. Charles teaches at the University of Dayton.
"Alegre" (2002) is a Latin American-styled piece by Afro-Cuban-American composer Tania Leon. The title means "joyful" in Spanish and the piece features many percussion instruments and is highly rhythmic. Nancy Seward's "A Celtic Ballad" (1999) has a beautiful melody that weaves through the band giving the audience the spirit of Ireland.
The band will conclude the first half of the concert with "West Wind Overture" (2012) by Julie Giroux. Columbus State helped to create this work by joining with fifteen other schools to commission the new work under the auspices of the College Band Directors National Association.
The rest of the Performance Series includes:
Monday, March 25, Chorus Columbus State, under the direction of Gordon Franklin, will present a concert featuring spirituals and jazz songs, also from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Lincoln.
In April, award-winning director Frank Barnhart will take Theatre Columbus State to the Lincoln to perform Six Degrees of Separation, an examination of the threads of chance that link one person to another. The play will run Wednesday through Saturday, April 24 – 27, from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. A special matinee will be performed on Thursday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m.
The Series will wrap up on Monday, April 29 with Emma Easton's Gospel Vocal Ensemble performing a Historic Flashback of Great Gospel Choirs, from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
All concerts and plays are free and open to the public.
Christopher's Restaurant open two days a week
Christopher's, the student-run dining experience in Eibling Hall 05, is open for lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., and Thursdays for dinner from 6:00-7:15 p.m. You can read the Christopher's menus online.
Discover your true calling!
There are several spots still available in Monday's (March 4) Discover Your True Calling class from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Sign in here: http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/roster.asp?C=351&D=2916
Being Cultural Beings: An Experiential Workshop offered March 27
Through a rich cultural simulation activity facilitated by Tasha Lebow and Robin Brenneman from the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), this workshop will closely examine issues of social interaction, diversity and communication. The workshop will be held Wednesday, March 27 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the Center for Workforce Development.
Participants will take a brief 'journey' in an elaborate cross-cultural simulation activity. The examination of group membership, culture and communication occurs through a surprisingly meaningful structured activity. The follow-up discussion will crystallize the experience and connect it to our lives, schools and work places. Information on using the activity for students and staff training will also be shared.
Space is limited to 40 participants. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information on NAME go to http://nameorg.org/.
Reminder: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire due March 15
Full-time staff, faculty and administrators can read a letter from President Harrison concerning the responsibilities we hold as a public employer and as public employees here: http://intranet.cscc.edu/Forms/Annual_Employee_Ethics_Letter2-26-2013.pdf. (Intranet is not available off campus).
Also online is the Annual Employee Conflict of Interest Questionnaire: http://intranet.cscc.edu/Forms/EmployeeConflictQuestionnaire%202013.pdf. The questionnaire should be completed, printed out, signed and submitted through interoffice mail by March 15, 2013 to Carmelita Boyer in the Human Resources Department. Please do not submit the questionnaire by email.

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Nelson Ledges Race Course
Nelson Ledges Race Course, nestled in Garrettsville OH is the place to stop making excuses, and sign up for a motorcycle track day with Evolve GT. Located close to Pittsburgh, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland and Columbus makes this a convenient race track. Repaved a little over a year ago, this famous track from the sixties has been reborn! In 1968, the idea of the 24 Hours of Nelson Ledges became a reality for motorcycle teams to battle a 24-hour race alike the cars. The 24 Hours of Nelson Ledges was the only continuous 24-hour motorcycle race in the United States at its time. The race was famous for running the Le Mans style start.
The Advantages of a Motorcycle Track Day – Safety. Playing a risky game on the street is simply not worth the risk. Insurance premiums, tickets and obstacles are a few of the reasons to get the riding experience of a lifetime by going Nelson Ledges. Imagine a place where you can enjoy a good and fun-filled riding experience, where the pavement is smooth and well maintained, more fun, no careless drivers, no traffic worries, and no cops waiting to pull you over? Taking your bike to its limits is encouraged instead of frowned at or punished? Yes! There is such a place. A Motorcycle Track Day at Nelson Ledges with Evolve GT Track Days. With training offered for first time track riders to professional level racers, it can all be done here. Most new racetrack riders are usually nervous and afraid on their first day of participation, but once in the midst of a friendly group of riders with enthusiasm to learn, they are made to feel at home. Evolve GT has the leading instructors and coaches in the industry to help with your skill learning and to keep you having fun no matter what your goals are – yes, fun is a key element of learning.
The Speed – Nelson-Track-background-e1531875666734.jpg is most likely the fastest average speed track in the United States. Evolve GT Track Days head instructor and partner, Bill Sink, stated "this track is incredible, with unbelievable pace easily averaging over 100 mph" on the last visit there while looking to add to this track to the schedule.
What will you get? – Riders will learn how to apex a corner, braking skills, when to brake and when not to, appropriate shifting techniques, and the right body positioning. They will better understand the physics behind riding a motorcycle, and the consequences of improper moves when riding. This will help them become safer riders on the street because they learn control of their motorcycle better, and how to handle it. Participating in a motorcycle track day helps you become a faster, safer better rider, allowing you to mentally process and react better to unexpected occurrences while riding. Always remember to prepare you bike properly and have it in tip top shape.
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San Diego is packed with world-famous fun activities and exciting attractions for kids, adults-the whole family:
SeaWorld San Diego
Catch Shamu in "Believe," the most ambitious killer whale show in the park's history.
San Diego Zoo
Don't miss the zoo's newest and most ambitious exhibit: Monkey Trails and Forest Tales.
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Take a guided tour through remote Africa and Asia and see exotic animals in their large, expansive habitats.
LEGOLAND California
Your little swashbucklers are sure to love the park's newest addition, Pirate Shores.
San Diego's excitement doesn't stop there. Beautiful beaches, amazing golf courses, aquariums, cruises, museums and much more await you! Check out some of the other great activities our members have to offer.
With two Tony® Award-winning theatres, museums, historic sites and monuments, music, public art, dance, film, galleries, missions and a multitude of other cultural offerings, San Diego is truly a world-class international cultural destination. For more detailed information about arts and culture in the San Diego area, make sure you visit San Diego Art + Sol .
In San Diego, the beach is a way of life, a source of pride and joy, a defining influence in people's lives. Whether you're a first-time visitor or life-long resident, The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages you to enjoy the beach and hopes the information provided here will help you to make the most of your stay. Learn more by reading our Beach and Sea Guide .
From blackjack and poker to Pai Gow and progressive slot machines, gaming San Diego-style is the real deal. With eight casinos located throughout the region, you just might go from sand castle to castle during your visit.
As the fastest growing cruise port on the West Coast, San Diego now welcomes 180 cruise ships throughout the year to the B Street Pier Cruise Ship Terminal. With 110 of those voyages beginning and ending in San Diego, passengers can choose from a variety of exciting cruises including multi-day excursions to the Mexican Riviera, Hawaii and the Panama Canal. With its temperate climate, more than 70 miles of pristine beaches, world-class attractions , captivating arts and culture scene , and endless dining and shopping options, San Diego offers endless choices for pre- and post-cruise itineraries.
In addition to a variety of visitor offerings located with a very short distance from the cruise ship terminal, the San Diego International Airport and Amtrak station are also within close proximity.
San Diego is increasingly becoming a desired cruise destination for homeport cruises. Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises are three major cruise lines that now call San Diego home.
First Year-Round Cruise Schedule: Carnival Cruise Line introduces a year-round cruise schedule from San Diego. Starting in June, 2007, Carnival will offer 4-and-5-day cruises to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenda on the Elation , a 2,052 passenger ship that will call San Diego home. In addition, Carnival continues an 8-day cruise to Acapulco, Manzanillo and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, and the Panama Canal.
Holland America offers a weekly cruise to Mexico onboard the Oosterdam with visits to ports in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Other cruises include 14-day trips to the Panama Canal, three and four day cruises to Canada via the California Coast, 15-day sailings to Hawaii and a 30-day South Pacific cruise.
Celebrity Cruises offers varied 10 and 11-day Mexico itineraries as well as Hawaiian cruises.
For those vacationers who prefer a smaller and more specialized cruise, Silversea offers cruises to the Panama Canal and Hawaii.
The prestigious 2008 U.S. Open will be held at the internationally renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on June 12-15, 2008. This will be the first U.S. Open in Southern California since 1948, and Torrey Pines is the only municipal golf course ever selected to host this premier event. International golf celebrities will play the redesigned South Course, which boasts dramatic views of the coastline atop majestic cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean. For more information, call 800-985-4653, or visit www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com .
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San Diego has the type of ideal climate that encourages year-round outdoor excitement.
The region has more than 70 miles of coastline to explore, and many great locales to experience sports and recreation in the great outdoors.
Action sports are prevalent among locals, with San Diego producing legends like Tony Hawk and Shaun White.
San Diegans embrace an active, healthy lifestyle, full of surfing , skating , hiking , biking , and more.
Sports fans are sure to have a great time at a Chargers or Padres game while in town.
Hidden San Diego San Diego has some off the beaten path treasures, and many of these are easy to add on to your… > It Must Be California: Convertible Buses May 2, 2006 San Diego, CA City Sightseeing, a leading open top double decker bus.
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If feeding sharks, defying gravity, and bouncing down river rapids sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. Satisfy the adrenaline junkie in you with these heart-pounding activities that teeter on the edge of danger. Inject a little fun into your vacation!
Fort Lauderdale
Zero-Gravity Flight Levitate, somersault, and fly like a superhero as you defy gravity on this out-of-this-world adventure. Join NASA, FAA, and aerospace specialists on a G-Force One™ flight followed by a re-gravitational party.
San Diego Top Dog Air Combat
Experience the thrill of victory, without the risk of defeat. You'll feel like a real air ace in this 30-minute mock aerial battle. Face a friend, or get teamed up with another thrill-seeker. You'll even get to do most of the flying—but don't worry, professionals ride along, too. Available on weekends only.
Nassau, Bahamas
Shark Diving Adventure Crave more from a dive than coral? Meet the Caribbean reef sharks, your swimming mates on a guided two-tank dive. Be as still as sand for an up-close shark feed. These creatures are hooked on fish bait, not people, but your adrenaline may say otherwise.
Richard Petty Driving Experience Go speed racer! See the world from a NASCAR driver's point of view and take a 600-horsepower stock car for a spin. Drive, shift, corner, speed. Then repeat. Take eight laps around the speedway, gaining skill each round; then receive an award for your bravery.
Queenstown, New Zealand
Scenic Sailplane Flight Wings, wind, and other-worldly views! Soar high above New Zealand's Southern Alps in a two-seater modern glider. Let the expert pilot guide you on a 30-minute journey over mountains, valleys, and rivers. If you're gutsy, take the controls for a few minutes.
Puerto Vallarta Canopy Eco-Adventure
Feel the call of the wild as you soar through the lush landscape like a modern-day Tarzan. Get a close-up view of the rainforest via a series of zip lines placed 90 feet up! You'll also navigate jungle bridges, fly through the air on a rope swing, and rappel 70 feet to the ground.
Las Vegas Sky Diving & Parachute Experience
Looking for heart-pounding thrills? Head up to 13,500 feet, and don't look down. Fly tandem or solo on a sky diving experience that'll leave you breathless. Freefall for 50 seconds before pulling the rip cord and floating the rest of the way down with your parachute open.
San Diego Open-Cockpit Biplane Ride
Take to the air in style: Tour the coastline in a restored vintage biplane. With two side-by-side seats in an open cockpit, it's an exhilarating way to fly through the wild blue yonder. You can even ask the pilot to tailor your flight to your mood—relaxed and mellow, or wildly exciting!
Rotorua, New Zealand
Kaituna River Rafting Rafting the Kaituna River gives a whole new meaning to "taking the plunge." Plan to get soaked as you paddle the Grade 5 rapids and face a heart-pounding 23-foot drop from Tutea Falls. Guides ensure that even beginners stay safe—and have a blast.
Big Island, Hawaii Kohala Coast Helicopter Adventure.
Take a helicopter ride high above the Big Island's dramatic landscape, where the Kohala Mountains plunge into the Pacific, the ocean slaps back sea spray, and waterfalls drape ancient land. Your bird's-eye view gives you a glimpse of heaven on earth, Hawaii-style.


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Olympus Has Fallen was a nice little sleeper hit in its release during last year's off season, so naturally those in charge looked for a way to keep the party going. Not too long after the first film's success died down, London Has Fallen was announced, confirming that for at least one more go-around the minds in charge found a story worth blowing things up for. Up until now, the only plot details we had fit into one line: Mike Banning goes to London, it all goes down. The time has come for a little more information, as well as a release date and new distributor, courtesy of an official press release.
Focus Features issued a document stating that they have not only acquired the distribution rights to London Has Fallen, but they will be opening on October 2, 2015. Gerard Butler is the only star officially attached to return, which leaves Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, and director Antoine Fuqua all in limbo for the time being. Since Butler is also a producer on this would-be franchise, it wouldn't be surprising if he has the rapport and the pull to bring all three collaborators back into the fold. (While he's at it, he should bring back Angela Bassett, and give her some field work this time around.)
As for the film's plot, this is what the official release has to say:
"The sequel to the worldwide smash hit "Olympus Has Fallen" begins in London, where the British Prime Minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances. His funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the Western world. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the world's most powerful leaders and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States, his formidable secret service head (Butler), and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one."
So we've got the President, which depending on how long of a gap there is between this film and its predecessor, could or could not be Aaron Eckhart. His involvement will probably dictate Morgan Freeman's involvement, as the two of them are in the same administration. Either could always come back for London Has Fallen in the time-honored role of "trusted friend who gets to see action this time around", which only leaves one key role to cast in that synopsis: the MI-6 agent. On the higher end of the wish list, Tom Hardy seems perfect for this role, and it'd give him some time to warm up for Splinter Cell, since this production period should be a relatively short and recent affair. Failing his involvement, Dominic Cooper would work as well, provided he isn't tied down to more marvelous obligations.
The Fallen franchise has a lot of potential for action and adventure all over the world, and Gerard Butler just might have found a franchise to call all his own. The move to a more prominent distributor, as well as the same first weekend slot Gravity occupied last October, show a lot of confidence in the return outing's chances of success. If the team plays things right, this could be his Die Hard. Let's just hope London Has Fallen is more like Die Hard With A Vengeance and less like… well, any other Die Hard movie out there. London Has Fallen will be released in theaters October 2nd, 2015; and Olympus Has Fallen is currently on Netflix Instant.


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The healthcare industry conjures up images of doctors, nurses, and clinical staff dashing through hospital corridors. However, there is a whole other subsect of healthcare workers that cater to the outpatient population.
How robotics has the power to transform healthcare. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
Texting can keep patients motivated, engaged, and on the road to better health. By Christine Kern, contributing writer
There are a number of issues and trends impacting the healthcare industry that should be of particular note for home health providers as the push to provide better care to more individuals continues.
No question, mobile devices have transformed home health care delivery. Highly portable laptops, tablets and smartphones make it simple and convenient for nurses, therapists and other clinicians to document vital data, access patient records and check drug interactions – right in patient homes.
Fueled by aging Baby Boomers, the need for coordinated, team-based patient care is spilling beyond hospital walls into the quickly expanding realm of home health and hospice care.
Now that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new Quality of Patient Care Star Rating system to help consumers make better-informed decisions about home health care providers, home health agencies face more pressure than ever to deliver excellent patient outcomes, operate efficiently and prove themselves trusted partners to hospitals, physicians and other stakeholders.
When care providers at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, the largest Home Care & Hospice agency in Maine, initially launched their telehealth program, they were quickly able to see positive results from utilizing Honeywell's Genesis family of remote patient monitoring devices to track the daily vital signs of patients and streamline patient-acquired data into one internet-accessible clinical dashboard.
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Pennie, Archie Munro, b. 1916, chemist
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Strathclyde Association of University Teachers records
Minutes of committee meetings and general meetings; rules; newsletters; circulars to staff; information and services handbook; correspondence and papers on government of Royal College of Science and Technology; paper on merger of Royal College an...
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Address given by Stockdale on the history and organisation of the Royal Technical College; letter on the Dilettanti Society and the Royal Technical College's portrait collection.
Stockdale, Herbert Fitton, 1868-1951, Director, Royal Technical College, Glasgow
Research papers; lectures and published works; papers relating to official visits by Principal and Lady Curran; diary of Manhattan Project; filmed interview; papers relating to the development of the Royal College and the University of Strathclyde.
Curran, Sir Samuel Crowe, 1912-1998, Knight, physicist, Principal of University of Strathclyde
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Only the best are as good as us: Royal College Centenary 2003
Booklet produced to mark the centenary of the Royal College Building at the University of Strathclyde (the foundation stone was laid on 14 May 1903); programme for an associated day of lectures, tours and other events for alumni on 13 September 2003.
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Eaton, John Carnegie, 1915-1972, mathematician
Opening address by chairman of Institution of Civil Engineers Glasgow Association of Students
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White House Pays Tribute to Iraq War Veterans, Families
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"In one of our nation's longest wars, you wrote one of the most extraordinary chapters in American military history," Obama told the more than five dozen Iraq veterans and their guests. "Now, the Iraqi people have a chance to forge their own destiny, and every one of you who served there can take pride in knowing you gave the Iraqis that opportunity -- that you succeeded in your mission."
The vice president lauded service members for their ability to adapt to challenges, the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and the opportunity they gave the people of Iraq to have a self-governing, self-sufficient nation.
"You're incredible. You adapted, you succeeded and you defeated," Biden said. "You defeated a tyrant, [and] you beat back violent extremists. And the most remarkable thing you did, because of the breadth of your capability, you enabled a country that had not been governed in any reasonable way for over four decades, you actually helped them set up institutions and train a military and a civilian corps that gives them a real fighting chance."
Panetta expressed his gratitude to all in attendance as well as the million-plus service members they represented for fulfilling their duties, for their dedication and for their service to the nation.
"To all who fought in Iraq, we thank you for your service," he said. "You've earned our nation's everlasting gratitude. We are indebted to you for your willingness to fight [and] your willingness to sacrifice for your country.
"We are [also] indebted to your families and your loved ones for the sacrifices that they made so that their loved ones could help defend this nation," Panetta said.
The chairman, who was first to speak, thanked the president and first lady for paying tribute to veterans and families of the Iraq War.
"Mr. President, Mrs. Obama, thank you for recognizing the service and sacrifice of the military family in this very special way," he said. "We really appreciate the support that you, the vice president and Dr. Biden, and those that they bound together in the 'Joining Forces' initiative and the nation provide us."
The first lady and Dr. Biden have championed the Joining Forces effort, which seeks to mobilize tangible support for service members and their families in all sectors of American society.
Just before dinner began, the president emphasized how proud he is of the U.S. military for working together to achieve success in Iraq.
"As your commander in chief, I could not be more proud of you," Obama said. "As an American, as a husband and father of two daughters, I could not be more grateful for your example [of] the kind of country we can be, [and] for what we can achieve when we stick together."
Obama paid tribute to "courageous" troops who served despite the likelihood of being sent into harm's way and to fallen service members and their families.
"You taught us about sacrifice -- a love of country so deep, so profound, you're willing to give your life for it," he said. "Tonight, we pay solemn tribute to all who did."
Obama recalled five service members who were the first casualties of the Iraq War, and the last U.S. casualty there, who was killed Nov. 14.
"Separated by nearly nine years, they are bound for all time among the nearly 4,500 American patriots who gave all that they had to give," the president said. "To their families, including the Gold Star families here tonight, know that we will never forget their sacrifice, and that your loved ones live on in the soul of our nation, now and forever."
*Related Sites:*
Special Report: Thanking Iraq War Veterans [ http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2012/0312_gratitude/ ]
List of Attendees [ http://www.defense.gov/news/WHAttendees.pdf ]


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1. To physically attack someone with great ferocity or hostility. Watch out for that bull in the back field—he'll go at you if you get too close. John went at the burglar with a knife to defend his family.
2. To criticize, berate, or verbally harass someone at length and/or with great intensity. At the international summit, the foreign ambassador went at the president, demanding an explanation for the recent espionage allegations.
go at someone or something
to attack someone or something; to move or lunge toward someone or something. The dog went at the visitor and almost bit him. He went at the door and tried to break it down.
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Attack, especially with energy; also, proceed vigorously. For example, The dog went at the postman's legs, or Tom went at the woodpile, chopping away. This idiom is sometimes put as go at it, as in When the audience had settled down, the lecturer went at it with renewed vigor. [First half of 1800s]
go at
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New Zealand First list MP Brendan Horan's political career is hanging in the balance after allegations by his brother that money is missing from his late mother's bank account.
The former TVNZ weatherman and surf lifesaver yesterday dismissed claims he had anything to do with the missing money as "fantasy" - but NZ First leader Winston Peters refused to back his MP until he had the facts.
Mr Horan's mother Olwen Horan, 87, of Mt Maunganui, died in early August about three months after signing a codicil to her will after she became concerned that money was missing from her accounts.
Mr Horan's brother, Mana Ormsby, said in an interview with Newstalk ZB that the statements showed a large number of withdrawals from TABs and from ATM machines near Mr Horan's office in Mt Maunganui, Auckland and Hamilton. They also showed numerous payments at takeaways and video shops.
Mr Ormsby's initial investigation suggested about $85,000 was missing from his mother's accounts.
John Buckthought, the executor of the will, yesterday declined to comment other than to confirm forensic accountants were examining Olwen Horan's estate and that she had won about $1 million in an Australian lottery some years ago.
The lawyer handling Mrs Horan's estate, Mark Hornabrook, also refused to comment.
Mr Ormsby said he would lay complaints with the police when the forensic accountants had completed their work.
He had spoken to Mr Peters but was told the party leader could not do anything "because he had not seen the bank statements".
Mr Horan told the Herald the "heartbreaking" allegations were a family matter, and his mother would be "turning in her grave" if she knew what had happened after her death.
"My mother would be so ashamed of what has transpired and I'm not prepared to bring any of my family into this.
"I've done nothing wrong and I'd rather just keep it within the family, and people will see in the fullness of time that this is just a fantasy and the allegations are demonstrably false."
Mr Peters said he had repeatedly requested facts and evidence about the allegations but had not been provided with any to date.
He said Mr Horan had been told to sort the matter out with his family.
Asked whether he was satisfied Mr Horan was an honest man, Mr Peters said it was "impossible to comment without information".
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'Breathalyser for the hands' fights hospital superbugs
Wireless warning for unwashed plague-laden medics
Medics in Florida are trying out a so-called "breathalyser for the hands" system which sounds the alarm if they try to approach a patient without having washed recently enough. The HyGreen technology is intended to block the spread of so-called "superbugs", commonly found in hospitals.
According to Dr Lennox Archibald, a prof at Florida Uni, there are two million hospital infections every year in the United States.
"A substantial number of those are preventable, and also one of the key modes of transmission is via the hands of health-care personnel and patients," he says.
The obvious way to cut down on infections would be to get the doctors and nurses and so on to wash their hands more often. But it seems that it's more or less impossible to get medical personnel in hospitals to wash their hands as often as they should without monitoring them in some way.
"It's not because people don't want to do it," Archibald said. "It's just not inherent in people's behavior to wash their hands, for some reason.
"But something has to be done," adds the prof. "Otherwise the bugs are going to win."
Enter HyGreen, in which a wireless electronic badge is worn by every doc or nurse. The badge works with warning monitor equipment fitted to patients' beds and potentially at other locations like operating theatres.
The "hand breathalyser" bit is a wall-mounted sensor system mounted in the hospital washrooms. After washing their hands, medics put them into the sensor. Provided that a suitable level of sanitiser chemicals are detected, the badge is wirelessly updated and a green light illuminates on the sensor.
Then, when the doctor or nurse approaches a patient's bed, the monitor gear interrogates their badge. If the last logged handwash-OK in the badge is sufficiently recent, the monitor flashes green. If not, a red light comes on and the badge itself gives "a gentle 'reminder' vibration".
"I do wash my hands more often," said nurse Carrie McGirr RN, who is testing the system. "It's a fairly simple process to learn."
"This isn't big brother, this is just another tool," adds Richard Melker, another of the HyGreen system's developers.
As curing hospital-acquired infections are very expensive for US hospitals (the patient's insurance naturally doesn't pay out in such a case) Melker thinks that HyGreen would pay for itself "within a few months" by preventing the need for costly treatments. It would also presumably yield worthwhile cost savings in a government-funded health service like that of the UK. ®
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A Compilation of Environmental Education News from Across Louisiana
2012 Environmental Education Symposium – THIS WEEKEND! (March 9-10)
On-Site Registration will be accepted. We look forward to seeing YOU at the state conference this week! For more information, click here or contact Venise Ortego at email@example.com.
Time to Register Your Global Youth Service Day 2012 project! (April 20-22)
Volunteer Louisiana in the Office of Lieutenant Governor invites you to be a part of Global Youth Service Day scheduled for April 20-22, 2012. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities each day of the year through service and service-learning.
Youth Service America has designated Volunteer Louisiana as the state's Lead Agency for 2012. Volunteer Louisiana and its partners are seeking to engage young people of all abilities ages 5-25 in schools, youth organizations, faith-based organizations, and social organizations to participate in or conduct a GYSD project. While GYSD is scheduled for April 20-22, all service projects conducted during the month of April registered at www.gysd.org will be recognized by Volunteer Louisiana and will be provided additional resources. The attached documents on GYSD will provide more information.
Contact: Denise Dowell at 225-342-3937 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
8th Annual Wildlife Center of Texas Benefit Golf Tournament (April 25)
The Wildlife Center of Texas is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization established in response to the increased need for emergency veterinary care for injured, ill, orphaned and oiled native wildlife. They will host their 8th Annual Wildlife Center of Texas Golf Tournament on April 25th. A fantastic day is planned at the Evergreen Point Golf Club in Baytown, TX. The Golf Tournament is the largest fundraiser that The Wildlife Center of Texas hosts every year. Click here for more details.
Volunteers Needed to Assist with a Cypress Marsh Restoration Project Near Chalmette (March 9)
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation are looking for interested volunteers to participate in a cypress swamp restoration project near the Caernarvon Diversion in Plaquemines Parish, LA on Friday March 9, from 9:00 a.m. to no later than 4:00 p.m. All volunteers must register with CRCL to attend the event! All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, etc.), lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers will be planting 250 three-gallon pots of cypress trees and wrapping the trees with protectors to shield them from predators. Volunteers will be transported to the planting site by boat. Physical fitness is required. If you are interested in volunteering and/or have a flat bottom boat to lend, please email Hilary Collis at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is offering several teacher opportunities spring and summer in 2012. For more information on any of the programs, please contact the person named below next to each opportunity.
1. Explore a Seashore is a new family educational experience. Programs are held the second Friday and Saturday of each month during the school year. Upcoming programs include:
March 9-10 Insights into Parasites of the Sound
April 13-14 Sharks, Shores, and a Whole Lot More
May 11-12 Living on Mississippi's Resilient Coast
Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium sponsors teacher participation and CEUs. Come on your own or bring a friend, spouse or kid (aged 12 or above)! For more info contact Dr. Jessie Kastler by phone (228-872-4269), fax (228-818-8894), or email (email@example.com).
2. Mississippi Marine Debris Removal and Prevention Project training takes place July 5-6, 2012. Teachers attend the two-day workshop, then bring 12-20 students on a guided field trip to Deer Island to remove and learn about marine debris. The participants will learn about the effect it has on the environment and the organisms that inhabit these areas. For more info contact Becca Mathias by phone (228-818-8889), fax (228-818-8894), or email (email@example.com).
NOAA: Why Do We Explore? Professional Development for Educators 5-12 (Deadline: April 6)
NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer: America's Ship for Ocean Exploration – www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:30 am–4:00 pm in partnership with and hosted by Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection was developed to encourage educators and students to become personally involved with the voyages and discoveries of the Okeanos Explorer—America's first Federal ship dedicated to Ocean Exploration. Join NOAA OER Facilitator, Rosanne Fortner, as we introduce Volume 1 of the Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection: Why Do We Explore? Participants will learn how to use inquiry- and standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom inquiries into several important reasons for ocean exploration including Climate Change, Energy, Ocean Health and Human Health.
Registration is required and space is limited. Educators who attend the full day will receive a $50 stipend. Each participant will receive materials related to activities presented during the workshop, a NOAA Ocean Exploration Certificate of Participation, continental breakfast, and lunch. Registration Deadline is April 6, 2012. To register, contact Tricia LeBlanc at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, (504) 378-2675 or email@example.com
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Upcoming OneNOAA Science Seminars: March 2012
Mar 08: Contaminants in Pinniped Blubber: Associations with Disease and Survival; Speaker(s): Dr. Denise Greig (Veterinary Science, The Marine Mammal Center); Location: NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, NWFSC (2725 Montlake Blvd. E, Seattle, WA); Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 13: Climate Model Development; Speaker(s): Chris Bretherton (University of Washington); Yuqing Wang (University of Hawaii); Jesse Meng (NOAA NCEP EMC); Location: NOAA SSMC-3 Room 12836 (1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910). Remote attendance is encouraged; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 13: Towards Non-Hydrostatic Spectral Model; Speaker(s): Takeshi Enomoto (Kyoto University); Location: World Weather Building (5200 Auth Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746); Room 707; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 14: NO3-Initiated Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA) Production and NOy Chemistry in a Pine Forest (BEACHON-RoMBAS 2011); Speaker(s): Juliane Fry (Reed College, Oregon); Location: NOAA ESRL Chemical Sciences Division seminar Room 2A305, David Skaggs Research Center (NOAA Building), 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 14: What's Happening: Japan Tsunami Marine Debris; Speaker(s): Dianna Parker (NOAA Marine Debris Program); Location: NOAA SSMC-4 Room 8150 (1305 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910); Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 15: Regulating Ocean Acidification through International Law; Speaker(s): Mark Spalding (President of the Ocean Foundation); Location: NOAA Central Library (SSMC3, 2nd Floor; 1315 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910); Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 20: Climate Change & Invaders: Sources of Uncertainty in Managing the Great Lakes Region; Speaker(s): Cindy Kolar (US Geological Survey); Location: WebEx Event, remote access only; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Mar 21: Progress and Plans for the Environmental Modeling Center's (EMC) Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) Development; Speaker(s): John Derber (NCEP); Location: World Weather Building (5200 Auth Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746); Room 707; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Upcoming OneNOAA Science Seminars: April 2012
Apr 03: (seminar canceled; to be rescheduled) The Assimilation of Microwave Imager Data at ECMWF; Speaker(s): William Bell (ECMWF); Location: World Weather Building (5200 Auth Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746); Room 707; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 04: Little Fish, Big Impact: Managing a Crucial Link in Ocean Ecosystems; Speaker(s): Dr. Ellen Pikitch (Executive Director of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science and Professor at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences); Location: NOAA SSMC-3, 2nd Floor, Library (1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910); Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 05: Emission Modeling for Air Quality Forecasting at ARL: A Decadal Review; Speaker(s): Daniel Tong (NOAA Air Resources Laboratory); Location: NOAA SSMC-3 ARL Large Conference Room 3404 (1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910); Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 10: Understanding and Modeling Climate Extremes; Speaker(s): Lance Bosart (SUNY Albany); Suzana Camargo (Columbia University); Rong Fu (UCLA); Upmanu Lall (IRI); Chunzai Wang (NOAA AOML); Location: NOAA SSMC-3 Room 12836 (1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD, 20910). Remote attendance is encouraged; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 17: Annual Tzvi Gal-Chen Lecture Series: Professor Alan J. Thorpe; Speaker(s): Professor Alan J. Thorpe (Director-General ECMWF, Reading, UK); Location: National Weather Center (120 David L. Boren Blvd, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK), NWC Room. 1313; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 18: Recent and Planned Development of Data Assimilation and Modeling Systems at ECMWF; Speaker(s): Peter Bauer (ECMWF); Location: NOAA World Weather Building (5200 Auth Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746); Room 707; Add this seminar to your google calendar
Apr 19: Annual Tzvi Gal-Chen Lecture Series: Professor Alan J. Thorpe; Speaker(s): Professor Alan J. Thorpe (Director-General ECMWF, Reading, UK); Location: National Weather Center (120 David L. Boren Blvd, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK), NWC Room. 1313; Add this seminar to your google calendar
NOAA-NGI Diversity Internship Program (Deadline: March 14)
The NOAA-NGI Diversity Internship Program is now seeking mentors and interns to participate in the 2012 internship program. This 10-week summer internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program. There is an emphasis on students from communities and institutions in the Northern Gulf of Mexico region, and the program specifically targets populations underrepresented in the NOAA workforce. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please visit our website http://ngi-internship.disl.org and complete the mentor survey. If you have any questions about becoming a mentor or if you know of any students that might be interested in this internship opportunity, please contact the program coordinator - JoAnn Moody at 251-861-2141 x 7530 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Students interested in this opportunity should visit the website for more information and to apply. The deadline for applications is March 14th.
Louisiana Environmental Education Commission GRANTS Announcement (Deadline: March 30)
Below are the application forms for the Environmental Education Commission's grant program which targets Louisiana and its citizens. The following is a brief overview:
Educator Grants – Based on sound scientific principles, have an environmental focus and be designed to directly impact students; amount not to exceed $1,000 for 1 educator, $2,000 for 2 or more educators jointly
Formal/Non-Formal Educator/Professional Development Grants – Based on sound scientific principles, have an environmental focus and be designed to directly impact Pre-Service and/or In-Service Educators; amount not to exceed $2,500
University Research Grants – Post-graduate research with a focus on environmental issues; amount not to exceed $1,000
For more information, click here or contact Venise Ortego at firstname.lastname@example.com or (337) 948-0255.
LEEC Environmental Awareness Student Art & Language Arts Contest (Deadline: April 26)
Announcing the Louisiana's Tenth Environmental Awareness Student Art & Language Arts Contest
Theme – Louisiana's Waters: Protect, Conserve, Enjoy!
Contest is for ages 5-18 years. Cash prize awards! Winning entries will be published in our 2013 calendar! Deadline is April 26th. For more information, contest criteria, and downloadable registration form, click here or contact Juliet Raffray at email@example.com or (225) 765-0124.
Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation (October 30-November 1)
This three day workshop will cover the development of a methodology for mapping wetlands projects; application of the Federal Geographic Data Committee adopted Classification of Wetlands & Deepwater Habitats of the US system; photo interpretation of seasonal color infrared aerial photographs/imagery; use of topographic maps and soil surveys, historical wetland aerial imagery & maps, other ancillary information as aids in the photo interpretation/analytical process; ground-truth techniques and utilization of other field data.
This course will include classroom lectures, classroom exercises in photo interpretation of wetland habitats with access to stereoscopic options and fieldwork. A special final computer digitizing and delineation exercise, to display final interpretation/analysis results, will be provided.
Several field (2) trips will be experienced to provide wetland classification signature development and classification mapping confidence. An understanding of the identification of wetland habitats from aerial photography/imagery (*as presented in the Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photo interpretation of Wetlands) is essential for this workshop. *Work related experiences can be substituted for the introductory workshop. Registration form is below.
Location: Abdalla Hall - Lafayette, LA
Cost: $385
Contact: Ashley Hartley– USGS/RAC workshop coordinator, (337) 482-0670, firstname.lastname@example.com
Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing & Mapping (October 24-26)
This workshop is a special designed introductory 3 day session of lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises that emphasize the use of manual and cognitive interpretation skills of aerial photography/imagery in assessing and mapping wetland vegetation from species level to broad vegetative level classifications. This workshop provides necessary imagery analytical skills for assessing classification performance of computer automated classification routines and products. A special final computer digitizing and delineation exercise, to display final interpretation/analysis results, will be provided.
Included is a full day field trip to forest and coastal wetland areas to develop imagery recognition signatures and verify wetland interpretations made in the classroom. Course content has been designed for natural resource mapping specialists, field biologists, researchers, and others who deal with wetland wildlife habitat, environmental quality and impact assessments. Since interest in this workshop is likely to be high, an early application is suggested. Registration form is below.
Location: Abdalla Hall - Lafayette, LA
Cost: $385
Contact: Ashley Hartley– USGS/RAC workshop coordinator, (337) 482-0670, firstname.lastname@example.com
NASA Space Place Newsletter (March - April 2012)
The latest issue of the Space Place Newsletter: News and Notes for Formal and Informal Educators has just been published. The newsletter is all about the many useful and--it goes without saying--free resources on the Space Place website that can be helpful for kids and grown-ups interested learning about science, technology, and space. A PDF version of the newsletter is attached to this message or can be downloaded from http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/educator-newsletter/en. Also attached is find a flyer for a new iPhone/iPad game Comet Quest in which you can find it at the App Store.
School Yard Activities to Celebrate Earth Day
Attached is a list of ideas from Region 6 EPA for School Yard Activities for Earth Day Celebrations that schools can put together on their own. Please share your ideas with Bonnie King 6XA-A, Sr. Program Analyst, Regional EE Coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.com or (800) 887-6063.
Find out about wetland outreach activities including symposiums, conferences, meetings, educational opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and related support material at the Louisiana Unified Coastal Community Calendar at http://lacoast.gov/calendar/
Venise Ortego, Environmental Education Coordinator, 337-948-0255, email@example.com
Juliet Raffray, Environmental Education Assistant Coordinator, 225-765-0124, firstname.lastname@example.com
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries – www.wlf.louisiana.gov/eec


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Because Bay Watch is a complete resort with amenities including covered parking, an on-site restaurant and lounge, a first-class exercise area plus game room, Buyers purchase property as an income-generating investment, a beach getaway, and as a year-round residence. As a Bay Watch resident or vacationer you will enjoy private beach access, oceanfront pool, lazy rivers and spas.
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Beat the Holiday Blues
Not feeling too jolly this time of year? Here's how to do away with common stressors and boost your spirit.
Why the Holidays Can Be So Stressful
It's the most wonderful time of the year—or so they say. Why then do 61% of people report feeling anxious (often or sometimes) between Thanksgiving and January 1st? "The holidays are a time when women are expected to shine, and expectations are high," says Pauline Wallin, Ph.D., author of Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-Defeating Behavior (Beyond Words Publishing) and a clinical psychologist in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Combine the pressure to make the perfect pie and have the best decorations with jam-packed schedules, money woes, and family clashes, and it's no wonder that peace and goodwill can be hard to come by. Fortunately, we've got the advice that will help you find more joy—and stress less—this year.
Seasonal Strain #1: An Overscheduled Calendar
Does the holiday hustle and bustle give you a headache? You're not alone. In a recent survey, 43% of parents with children at home reported feeling overwhelmed by how much they have to do in November and December.
Making a to-do list is an obvious first step, and deciding what goes on it is key. Leave off events that you usually feel obliged to attend even though you don't have the time or desire. Instead of agonizing over how you're going to fit the occasion in, what you're going to wear, and what you're going to bring, simply say no.
"A common fear is that people will be shattered if you don't show up," says Ronald Nathan, Ph.D., creator of the self-help CD Relieving Your Holiday Stress and Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions. "In reality, it's not catastrophic if you miss something." Your get-off-the-hook response? "I'm so happy you invited me and I'd love to come, but I have other plans." And those plans can be another event, a family night decorating the tree, or relaxing at home. You don't have to give details. If you must show up, make it a quick stop with a predetermined exit strategy. Inform the host that you can't stay long. For neighborhood or school gatherings, split the duties with your spouse (you handle the class party while he takes the kids to the holiday pageant).
Seasonal Strain #2: Money Matters
If there were ever a year for Americans to tighten their belts, it's this one. Credit card debt, inflation, mortgage worries, and still-high gas prices will force people to cut back more than ever on spending, says Suze Orman, CNBC financial guru and author of Women & Money (Spiegel & Grau). "Agree with family and friends that this year you are going to share the gifts of love and time," suggests Orman. "The good news is that since most people are feeling the pinch, others should understand." Focus on family rituals, or create some new ones. Pick up an Elf or A Christmas Carol DVD and invite over some close friends (with whom you typically exchange gifts) for a movie night with popcorn and hot chocolate instead. If you don't already celebrate all eight days of Hanukkah or the 12 days of Christmas, start now by finding a way to give rather than get. Have your children do a closet cleanout one evening and then donate the toys and clothing to charity. Call your local hospital and find out how you and your kids can visit the sick. Contact an animal shelter and see if you can help walk the dogs.
Don't be afraid to shake up status quo gift-giving practices; homemade cookies or copies of a special photograph mean more than a pricey knickknack. If your kids typically give you a list of what they want, tell them to keep it to five items under a certain dollar value. That way they won't expect a high-priced item and you'll be able to give them presents they want while putting a cap on how much you spend. Instead of giving gifts to all the nieces, nephews, and grandkids, suggest picking a name from a hat so that each family member only buys one extra-nice gift for one relative.
When money woes mean that flying the entire family home to see the grandparents is outside the budget, consider creative alternatives: Is there a halfway meeting point? Or try to schedule a visit for early January instead of peak travel time to save hundreds of dollars in airfare and hotel fees—and ease the stress for everyone.
Seasonal Strain #3: An Expanding Waistline
The average American gains a pound each December. Over the years, those measly pounds add up. People who are already overweight or obese are especially at risk and may tack on as many as five pounds during the festive months. Those who've recently lost weight are also vulnerable.
The National Weight Loss Registry, which contains data on 4,000 people who've lost at least 77 pounds, reveals that successful long-term losers practice rigorous weight-control behaviors over the holidays. Their techniques can be useful to anyone wanting to avoid extra padding: Always eat breakfast. Stick to a regular exercise routine. Weigh yourself frequently to help catch any pounds creeping on. At holiday parties (and even at home) cut out or cut back on the cocktails—every drink not only gives you an extra 100 to 200 calories, it also lowers your inhibitions, making it far too easy to eat more than you planned.
Experts have additional suggestions: Eat a pre-party snack with a high water and fiber content such as fruits, vegetables, and beans. "This will ensure that you're not ravenous for the higher-calorie foods you'll encounter at the buffet table," says Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., clinical associate professor of psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
At parties, try not to linger by the food. Use a small plate (research shows that the bigger the dish, the more you eat). If second helpings are luring you or the dessert table is calling your name, retreat to the restroom and pull out a "stop-me-now" message that you've hidden in your purse. Write something you know will motivate you such as, "The momentary pleasure I'll get from a treat won't make up for the disappointment I'll feel when I can't button my favorite pants."
Seasonal Strain #4: Feeling Down
"Some people are unable to embrace the joy that they think everyone else is feeling this time of year," says Phil Johnson, EdD, an adjunct professor at Columbia University in New York City who specializes in mind-body health. An empty nest, a recent divorce, illness, or thoughts about a lost loved one can put a damper on the holiday high.
Begin by putting a finger on what's got you down. A recent study of loneliness found that sufferers experience either social or emotional emptiness. Married women sustained the most social isolation—despite having a husband and kids, they felt like they lacked a wider circle of friends to give them a sense of belonging. Divorced and single women reported being emotionally lonely. Although they had plenty of friends, they yearned for a more intimate connection.
Once you accept and understand why you're feeling blue, respond to unhappy thoughts by focusing on being grateful, advises Johnson. "Make a list of all the good things in your life and carry it around. Pull it out when you're feeling low," he says. Remind yourself of activities that lift your spirits and commit to spending at least 10 minutes a day indulging yourself, no matter how busy you may be. And find ways to help others who are less fortunate than you to quickly flip a negative attitude into a positive one. Consider volunteering at a homeless shelter or for Meals on Wheels, which can be hurting for staff around the holidays.
And while waves of moodiness are natural, if your feelings of depression persist for more than three or four days and affect your daily life (you can't get out of bed, you feel hopeless, or are unable to eat or sleep), your condition may be clinical. Consult your regular doctor or a mental health professional, or contact the American Psychological Association (locator.apa.org) or the American Psychiatric Association (psych.org). If you have thoughts about harming yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Seasonal Strain #5: Family Dramas
Nine out of 10 people experience some negative emotions when home for the holidays. "No family gets along all the time—and most of us have a Scrooge-like uncle or critical aunt who adds friction to the warmth of get-togethers," says Nathan. "When a relative lashes out it is often due to their inner turmoil." Visiting a childhood home or being around certain people can bring back painful memories. A long-past falling-out or some perceived slight may never have been resolved.
"Plan ahead and mentally rehearse a positive response to predictable confrontations," advises Johnson. For instance, if you're dropping your kids off to see your ex and suspect that he'll make a snide comment, decide that you won't bite back. Brush it off by saying you have to run, and as sincerely as possible, wish all a happy holiday.
In situations where you're caught in the cross fire of a heated discussion at the dinner table, detach and become an observer rather than a participant. If you have no choice but to intervene, invite the upset family member to the kitchen or out for a walk and then ask what's up. Allowing people to unload can ease the tension.
When you're the angry one, avoid letting yourself simmer. "Practice deep, slow belly-breathing that emanates from your diaphragm for three to five minutes," says Nathan. This will help lower your blood pressure and calm you down. Then distract yourself by getting the kids involved in a board game or by switching gears and putting on a holiday movie for everyone to enjoy.
Originally published in the December 2008 issue of Family Circle magazine.


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Most Asian markets retreated Tuesday, led by a steep fall in Japan, as commodities stocks followed oil prices lower and a bleak outlook for earnings hit iconic exporters such as Sony Corp.
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average tumbled 392.26 points, or 4.4 percent, to 8,444.54, catching up with Asia's losses on Monday after being closed for a holiday but also undermined by strength in the yen.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 0.1 percent at 13,980.91 and South Korea's Kospi gained 0.8 percent to 1,165.52. But Australia's index slipped 0.8 percent and Shanghai's market traded 1.6 percent lower amid news that China's trade slump worsened in December as exports fell at their fastest rate in a decade.
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"The overall mood is still cautious. There is no rush to buy stocks," said Francis Lun, general manager of Fulbright Securities Ltd. in Hong Kong, who expects the Hang Seng index to fall to as low as 13,000 this month. "The outlook for the market is not good."
On Wall Street, stocks fell Monday as investors braced for the latest U.S. earnings season amid fears the financial crisis and the recession are hurting corporate profits more than previously expected.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 125.21 points, or 1.5 percent, to end at 8,473.97. Broader stock indicators also declined, with the Standard & Poor's 500 index shedding 20.09, or 2.3 percent, to 870.26.
In Tokyo, Sony Corp. dived 8 percent after media reports said the company will post a 100 billion yen ($1.1 billion) operating loss this fiscal year through March, its first since 1995. The company declined to comment.
Profits at the electronics exporter have been hurt by a stronger yen, which erodes overseas earnings, and waning demand as the global economic slump unfolds.
The dollar slipped to 89.26 yen Tuesday. A year ago the dollar was buying about 108 yen.
Japan's automakers, already forecasting sharply lower earnings as demand for new cars evaporates, continued to slide. Top automaker Toyota Motor Corp. sank 6 percent and Honda Motor Co. dropped 6.3 percent.
Lower oil and metals prices hit energy and commodity stocks around the region. Japanese energy exporter Inpex Corp. tumbled 8.2 percent while in Australia, BHP Billiton, the world's biggest mining company, fell 2 percent. Rival Rio Tinto slipped 3 percent.
Light, sweet crude for February delivery was down 56 cents at $37.03 a barrel by early afternoon in Singapore in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange on expectations crude demand will weaken amid a severe global economic slowdown.
Crude prices have fallen more than 25 percent since reaching just above $50 a barrel last week.


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