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Employers are heading into the new year with cautious optimism. The economy has been growing at a gradual but steady pace and is poised to stay on this path in 2013, barring major disruptions. More employers are expecting to hire than in recent years, but the modest recovery, along with the weakened global market, means that the job market forecast for the new year is that companies will continue to play it safe.
This guarded approach to hiring was apparent in the results of CareerBuilder's 2013 U.S. job forecast*, which polled more than 2,600 hiring managers and human-resources professionals and more than 3,900 workers across industries and company sizes. According to the report, more than 60 percent of employers say that they are in a better financial position than last year. Twenty-six percent plan to add full-time, permanent employees, up three percentage points over 2012. However, due to mixed expectations for the coming year, the number of employers planning to reduce headcount is trending up as well. Nine percent of employers say they plan to decrease headcount, up from 7 percent last year. The "fiscal cliff" is likely on employers' minds; whether or not the U.S. goes over it may impact actual hiring behavior.
More:Jobs With Flexible Schedules: Easier To Find Than You Think
Temporary And Contract Hiring On The Rise
When companies are cautious about making major hiring commitments, they often turn to staffing and recruiting companies and temporary workers to help meet increased market demands. The study found that 40 percent of employers plan to hire temporary and contract workers in 2013, up from 36 percent last year. Among these employers, 42 percent plan to transition some temporary workers into full-time, permanent employees over the next 12 months, perhaps as they see how various economic factors play out over the course of the year.
Where The Jobs Will Be
It may not be surprising that the top two positions that companies plan to hire for in 2013 are sales (29 percent) and information technology (27 percent), two fields that have continued to experience healthy growth. Other roles that employers will hire for include customer service (23 percent), engineering (22 percent) and production (22 percent).
Location-wise, the West and the South will again lead other regions in hiring plans as they have in past forecasts. Twenty-eight percent of employers in the West plan to add full-time, permanent workers in 2013, up from 24 percent in 2012; 9 percent plan to reduce headcount, the same as last year. In the South, 27 percent of hiring managers anticipate adding full-time, permanent employees in 2013, up from 23 percent in 2012. Nine percent say that they will likely reduce headcount, up from 7 percent last year. Employers in both the Midwest and the Northeast expect to hire more than last year, but foresee headcount reduction ticking up as well.
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Small business hiring will rise, but likely so will headcount reduction, as companies remain unsure about financial stability and market demand. Hiring plans increased at least 3 percent in 2012 across small business segments, while plans to downsize trended up by the same amount. Nineteen percent of businesses with 50 or fewer employees plan to add full-time, permanent staff in 2013, up from 16 percent in 2012, while 6 percent plan to reduce headcount, up from 3 percent last year. Of the companies with 500 or fewer workers, 24 percent plan to add full-time, permanent employees, up from 21 percent in 2012; 7 percent plan to make cuts, up from 4 percent last year.
Companies Fight To Close The Skills Gap
The demand for skilled positions has continued to grow at a much faster pace than the supply. However, companies are finding solutions to narrow the skills gap, which they'll continue to implement in 2013. Workers looking to fill highly skilled roles should pay close attention to the following three trends among employers in the new year:
1. Scouting workers from other companies: Employers will be more aggressive about approaching workers with the right skills, whether or not it's solicited. Nineteen percent of workers say they've been asked to work for another company in the last year without applying for the position. Sales workers have been courted the most, at 33 percent, followed by professional and business services workers at 31 percent and IT workers at 26 percent.
More:Best Jobs For 20132. More pay for qualified candidates: In an effort to keep and attract the best workers for skilled positions, employers expect to provide higher compensation for both current and potential employees. Seventy-two percent of employers plan to increase compensation for existing workers -- up from 62 percent last year -- while 47 percent will offer higher starting salaries for new employees -- up significantly from 32 percent last year. Most increases will be 3 percent or less.
3. Taking matters into their own hands: Often workers possess a base level of skills that, with the right training, can be built upon to meet an employer's needs. So instead of waiting for applicants with the right resume to come to them, employers are taking the initiative to "re-skill" workers to fill positions. Thirty-nine percent of employers plan to train people who don't have experience in their particular industry or field and hire them for positions within their organizations, up from 38 percent last year.
*Totals may not equal 100 percent due to rounding or respondents being able to choose more than one answer.
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The bachelor of science in pharmaceutical product development prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The curriculum was developed through extensive dialog with representatives of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and was designed to meet the unique needs of students seeking careers in this dynamic area. The curriculum for the degree is interdisciplinary in nature; students acquire a solid foundation in the physical and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as experience in technical writing, oral communication, statistics, economics, and biomedical ethics. All of the drug design courses for the PPD major are taught by individuals employed at pharmaceutical companies, so that students can gain up-to-date knowledge about the industry. This innovative curriculum is coupled with up to two summers of paid internships following the sophomore and junior years. These assignments are provided within the pharmaceutical industry and give students experience and a level of understanding that is a practical, invaluable complement to the classroom. Graduates of this program are poised to enter industry with a breadth of understanding that otherwise takes several years of industrial experience to acquire. Furthermore, this diverse curriculum prepares students for both graduate and professional schools including medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy.
Contact the Pharmaceutical Product Development Office for further information on admission standards for undergraduate and transfer students.
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481 Drug Design I (3) This first course in a three-semester sequence provides an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process, followed by an in-depth study of the clinical trials portion of this process. Statistical design used in trials for demonstrating drug safety and efficacy are discussed. The role of IRBs, informed consent, and other medical-legal issues are explored. COREQ: STA 311 or permission of the instructor.
482 Drug Design II (3) A course emphasizing the final stages of drug development and the regulatory and medical affairs features of the process, including the marketing and sales, manufacturing, and distribution of a drug. PREREQ: BIO 367 or permission of instructor.
483 Drug Design III (3) This course emphasizes the discovery portion of drug development and illustrates the major concepts in medicinal chemistry. The scientific tools used, such as high throughput screening, genomics, and computational chemistry, are considered. Criteria for making a compound workable as a drug are discussed, and the selection of the administration route is reviewed. PREREQ: BIO 367 and 467; and PPD 482 or permission of the instructor.
484 Pharmaceutical Internship I (1) A summer, paid internship experience with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. These internships are designed to provide experiences in key aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. Students will be supervised jointly by an on-site professional scientist and a member of the Pharmaceutical Product Development Program Committee. One credit will be awarded. PREREQ: Completion of BIO 214, 220; BIL 333; and CHE 232. The sudents must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a grade of C- or better in all science courses. A minimum of 24 credit hours must be completed at West Chester University for successful evaluation and recommendation of the Pharmaceutical Product Development Program Committee.
485 Pharmaceutical Internship II (1) A second paid internship experience with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. These internships are designed to provide experiences in key aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. This experience will be designed to complement the experience gained from PPD 484. PREREQ: Completion of PPD 484. The students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a grade of C- or better in all science courses.
490 Special Topics in Drug Development (1) This course is designed to offer in-depth seminars about novel and exciting areas of research in the field of pharmaceutical product development and drug discovery. Invited speakers will be industry experts presenting the most up-to-date information about their areas of expertise. PREREQ: PPD 481; COREQ: PPD 483. The course may be repeated only with consent of the instructor.


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Lawrence Durley started cooking at church functions, and his savory barbecue meals soon became a hit among the congregants.
Before long, Durley decided to pursue his culinary love full-time.
Durley and his wife, Candy, this month celebrated the one-year anniversary of their first restaurant venture, The Bar-B-Que Shop.
The eatery at 1213 S.W. Third Ave. offers carryout and catering options.
Diners also can choose to eat at the restaurant's one outside table.
The menu features a variety of smoked barbecue offerings to choose from.
Smoked turkey legs are one of The Bar-B-Que Shop's specialties.
Customers also can choose from a variety of barbecue sandwiches and platters. The brisket and ribs are among the most-requested items, Lawrence Durley said.
"The meat just falls off the bone," he said.
Diners can choose from side items such as beans, coleslaw, potato salad, French fries, hush puppies, cabbage and the restaurant's signature smothered potatoes.
Party pack meals, which can feed up to five people, are available for $49.95.
Restaurant-goers also should be sure to look over the eatery's selection of homemade dessert options.
Candy Durley makes a different cake each day.
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If you prefer, you can powder the lentils+ red chilies to a fine powder, then add cooked zucchini and tamarind and grind to a smooth paste
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Zucchini Chutney (Thogayal)
If you prefer, you can powder the lentils+ red chilies to a fine powder, then add cooked zucchini and tamarind and grind to a smooth paste
41 comments :
- indosungod said...
Looking good. I have always wanted to try this chutney.
- May 26, 2009 at 5:28 PM
- Indhu said...
lovely recipe... love your chutneys... and I am exactly like you with respect to focusing only on the pictures with family or friends :)
- May 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM
- Anu said...
Chutney looks delicious! I have tried zucchini curry (posted in my blog) long back... u have tempted me to taste this veggie again :)
- May 26, 2009 at 5:57 PM
- Ushanandini said...
Superb recipe! Looks superlicious! I love summer vacations!
- May 26, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- Mangala Bhat said...
Wow! looks soo yummy ...will give it a try soon
- May 26, 2009 at 6:22 PM
- Kalai said...
Delicious thogayal!
- May 26, 2009 at 7:19 PM
- Poornima Nair said...
Great recipe...would love to try this.
- May 26, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- sowmya said...
thogayal with zucchini sounds so interesting..am sure must ahve tasted great..
- May 26, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Coconut does me in EACH time = )
- May 26, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- kittymatti said...
lovely recipe...it looks so appetizing!
- May 26, 2009 at 8:17 PM
- A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine said...
looks delicious, zucchini is very versatile and i substitute it in all dishes in place of peerkangai
- May 26, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Gita's Kitchen said...
Thats a great idea for chutney...looks delicious :)
- May 26, 2009 at 8:33 PM
- Varsha Vipins said...
Hi usha..good one ..this chutney looks perfect..:)
- May 26, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- Prathibha said...
That chutney looks yummy usha..Perfect for rice with a dollop of ghee..
- May 26, 2009 at 10:36 PM
- Shreya said...
wonderful healthy chutney.. grt recipe:-)
- May 27, 2009 at 12:28 AM
- DEESHA said...
yep, I photograph quite a bit & my hubby always tells me that when ppl see photos they look for something familiar like known ppl in them n not just random things, so he tells me to shoot landscapes & other thinhg if its on extra ordinary cuz I too have seen ppl getting bored of random things ..
Nice chutney made out of zucchini
- May 27, 2009 at 12:54 AM
- Superchef said...
zucchini thogayal must be pretty interesting...i can imagine how it must taste lie..awesome job!
- May 27, 2009 at 3:33 AM
- Parita said...
Wow zucchini chutney looks delicious..new to me..very unusual :)
- May 27, 2009 at 4:15 AM
- Happy cook said...
Wow i would have never thought of making chutney with succhini, looks really yumm.
- May 27, 2009 at 4:38 AM
- Sukanya said...
I would love to try this chutney.Looks so yummy
- May 27, 2009 at 6:10 AM
- Valarmathi said...
Delicious thogayal Usha. Looks Yumm.
- May 27, 2009 at 7:22 AM
- Ramya Vijaykumar said...
With coconut oil this chutney should definitely taste great and must have given a lotta aroma too!!! looks very yummy!!!
- May 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- Mahimaa's kitchen said...
i haven't used zucchini much in my cooking.. this is a useful recipe.
- May 27, 2009 at 12:22 PM
- Laavanya said...
We love zucchini chutney at home too.. mine is a bit different though.
I take lots of pics of nature but later on, you are right, the ones with pple are always the ones that have my interest :)
- May 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM
- Cilantro said...
Lovely thogayal recipe. Will have to try it out.
- May 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM
- rekhas kitchen said...
coconut oil in chutney interesting chutney loos delicious.
- May 27, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Cham said...
Like this chutney and flavorful!
- May 27, 2009 at 3:10 PM
- Priya said...
Droolworthy chutney Usha!
- May 27, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- jayasri said...
is zucchinis are nothing but courgetes usha, i have not made a chutney out of it, it sounds very interesting if they are same then i would like to try your version and make chutney, looks very delicious
- May 27, 2009 at 6:47 PM
- Padma said...
Looks delicious Usha :)
- May 27, 2009 at 7:40 PM
- A_and_N said...
I hate zuchhini but I love thogeyal. So this is a good dish for me :)
- May 27, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- miss v said...
looks great! i always have a lot of garden zucchini in the summer...
i tend to like a lot of pictures w/ people for memories, but i do love the beauty of landscapes, buildings, bridges, etc.
- May 28, 2009 at 5:36 AM
- Navita (Gupta) Hakim said...
Usha ur on a chutney spree :) great recipe.
how hve u been long time no see :)
- May 28, 2009 at 5:57 AM
welcome back!
I guess its a natural inclination to search for the more human photos and the facial expressions resonating in ourselves more emotional reactions..also can relate to the need for light and healthy eats after splurging on vacation!:)
I just Love Zuchinis,especially in summer!but lack a variety of preparation.This looks delightful and refreshing!
- May 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Uma said...
mmm. zucchini chutney looks amazing! Love to have it with hot rice and ghee :)
Reg. photos: I also take many pics of the landscapes and nature. But I enjoy by using them as desktop background for my pc :) In albums, you're right, we just focus on familiar faces not just at some buildings or scenery...
- May 28, 2009 at 4:47 PM
- Vaishali said...
I agree, Usha-- Desi is always taking beautiful pictures of all sorts of stuff, but it is his pictures of people that are always the most riveting.
I love this zucchini thogayal. I definitely have to try this, now that zucchini is all over the market. I do love summer!
- May 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM
- Divya Vikram said...
Looks too good. Unique thuvayal recipe.
- May 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- Red Chillies said...
I am with you in terms of taking pictures. When on vacation I take lots and lots of pictures and they end up on the hard disk. We take hard copies of only selected family ones.
This is a interesting chitney. Loved the idea of oat coocnut chutne too.
- May 28, 2009 at 11:13 PM
- anudivya said...
I usually have a junk load of pictures after a vacation. I tend to overdo it sometimes...
This thogayal is kind of unique and sounds great. I should try it.
- May 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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- Adlak's tiny world said...
nice thogayal... unique recipe.
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Rescue cats and dogs set trend at pet stores
The pet shop of the future could look much like today's - stocked with cute balls of fluff asleep in piles or chewing each other's ears - except the cute critters would be sourced from animal shelters and rescue organisations rather than purpose-bought from commercial breeders.
Pet shops in Los Angeles must now source their cats, dogs and rabbits from shelters and rescue organisations or face a fine. It is a radical attempt to reduce kill rates in animal shelters, and several other California councils are already doing it.
Re-homing and kill rates are also an issue in Australia and there are some who think the LA strategy could be worth pursuing here.
''As a concept, I think it's a great one,'' said Steve Coleman, the chief executive of RSPCA NSW. ''I would be really interested to learn about how the program goes, particularly if animals are going to good homes, for the long term, and going out desexed, microchipped and vaccinated.''
There is potential for something like the LA model to be formalised in Australia under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Mr Coleman said.
Last year, RSPCA NSW took in close to 28,000 cats and dogs, and wound up euthanasing almost 60 per cent of the cats and 39 per cent of the dogs.
But Steve Austin, the president of the Pet Industry Association of Australia, is not in favour of retail restrictions. ''We believe the Australian public should be able to go to a welfare organisation, a licensed breeder or a PIAA-accredited pet shop and that they should be able to make that decision,'' he said.
Mr Austin said regulators concerned about animal welfare should focus instead on online sellers. ''The [bricks and mortar] pet shop is almost insignificant these days. It's the internet where people get their dogs and cats from, and it's absolutely destroying the welfare of animals,'' he said.
However, restricting pet sales could become a pointless exercise if the number of pet retailers already making the re-homing of rescue animals part of their business continues to grow.
Almost every kitten sold by The Pet Centre at Westfield Broadway is a rescue animal, the shop's assistant manager, Shelley Fenton, said. ''There are fewer rescue puppies available, but we do it with them, too, when we can.''
The measure has been in place for several years; it is voluntary and the animals are sourced from vets. ''We don't make much money from live animals,'' Ms Fenton said. ''We sell them to find them good homes.''
Two Sydney Petbarn stores now house RSPCA shelter animals awaiting adoption, with six more outlets expected to be doing the same before year's end. Petbarn is not selling the animals, just displaying them and facilitating their adoption on behalf of the RSPCA through its stores.
The Petbarn animals are re-homed more quickly than those at RSPCA shelters, Mr Coleman said. ''Not everyone can travel the distance to our facilities,'' he said. ''And we understand there are a lot of people who simply cannot deal with coming into one of our shelters or bigger facilities.''
A pet shop in a local shopping centre can be less intimidating and more convenient, he said.
Kellyville Pets has a similar arrangement with rescue cats from the Animal Welfare League. It facilitates adoptions and the fees go back to the AWL. ''We have got a target to re-home 100 cats this year,'' store manager Richard Sheen said. ''And we are looking on target.''


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Books & reading: Practical Tips for How to Make More Time for Reading
"Reduce your intake of social media and replace it with a book. … Shake up your routine. … Go audio. … Turn off the TV. … Set a family goal. … Find a new reading spot. … Join a book club."
Civil disobedience, faith, Martin Luther King, Jr. & racism: * Letter from Birmingham Jail [required reading]; * Loving the Dream by Jonathan Storment; * Martin Luther King, Jr. at Southern Seminary; * Are We There Yet? by Keith Brenton
* "There was a time when the church was very powerful. It was during that period when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed. In those days the church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society. Whenever the early Christians entered a town, the people in power became disturbed and immediately sought to convict the Christians for being "disturbers of the peace" and "outside agitators"' But the Christians pressed on, in the conviction that they were "a colony of heaven," called to obey God rather than man. Small in number, they were big in commitment. They were too God intoxicated to be "astronomically intimidated." By their effort and example they brought an end to such ancient evils as infanticide. and gladiatorial contests.
"Things are different now. So often the contemporary church is a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. So often it is an arch supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the church's silent and often even vocal sanction of things as they are.
"But the judgment of God is upon the church as never before. If today's church does not recapture the sacrificial spirit of the early church, it will lose its authenticity, forfeit the loyalty of millions, and be dismissed as an irrelevant social club with no meaning for the twentieth century. Every day I meet young people whose disappointment with the church has turned into outright disgust."
* "I read a survey a few years ago, that said 6% of white people in America, think that racism is still a problem. To help put that in perspective, consider this: 12% of people think Elvis may or may not be dead. But 93% of African American people think that racism is still a problem. And, at least in the world that I grew up in, and know today, they are right."
* ""This podcast contains a recording of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on April 19, 1961. The speech is more remarkable considering the context. Southern Baptists were not unified in their posture toward the Civil Rights movement and in 1961 the outcome was far from certain."
* "We may have made strides in our battle against racism, but in many ways, we have simply traded black and white for red and blue."
Discipline & suffering: How Do We Know if God is Disciplining Us? by D.A. Carson
"… when we face suffering of any kind, we should use the occasion for self-examination. … the remedy is always the same: flee to the Cross, and trust our good and gracious and holy God. And it's not inconceivable that we may conclude, with Job, that this suffering cannot be God's punishment for specific sins in our lives. We sometimes observe that hard cases make bad theology. But easy, formulaic answers to questions of suffering are invariably reductionistic — and they make bad theology, too."
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Moyet reveals cause of agoraphobia
Alison Moyet has described how a simple slip-up during a conversation with fellow singer Elvis Costell o led to her being housebound for years with agoraphobia.
The former Yazoo star, who has sold more than 20 million records, also revealed she has smashed all her gold discs and recently had everything deleted from her computer including emails and demos of new songs.
Appearing on Desert Island Discs on Radio 4, she described Costello as her "idol" and chose one of his songs - a cover of a track by country rockers The Flying Burrito Brothers - among her eight discs.
She told host Kirsty Young: "I' d gone to see him play in Southend and he'd been brilliant, he's sung this two hour set and he was formidable. I absolutely loved it and there was a party back at Dr Feelgood's house that he went to and I'd been invited to and there he was and he was lovely, he was charming and I wanted to say to him 'you were wonderful' and all these wonderful descriptions of him and what came out of my mouth was 'you dragged that out a bit, didn't you?'"
She said: "Once I did that, I just felt I don't trust myself in polite society". She said she felt so bad about her comment that she bought all Costello's subsequent records but "couldn't listen to them".
Alison said the condition "feels very normal", adding: "It's outside that feels odd and there was years I didn't go out beyond working."
She said the appeal of a desert island would include the chance to "get away from any kind of mail, any kind of inbox, any kind of correspondence ".
She said: "A year ago I took my computer to be mended and just told them to wipe everything without saving anything .
"That's my whole life, everything, my contacts, everything, my diary, everything gone, my songs, my demos, the lot because I was really excited about having an empty inbox."
The singer, who said much of her recovery was down to her second husband, took a bath as her luxury item because she could sleep in it as well as wash and collect rain water.
Her other tracks included Cilla Black's version of Anyone Who Had A Heart and Cry Baby by J anis Joplin.
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Flexible Spending Account Eligibility
Administrative staff members, faculty members, stipend graduate students and professional librarians may participate if appointed for at least half time.
The Wesleyan University MERA (Medical Reimbursement Account) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts are administered by Benefit Strategies, LLC. You will be able to charge your expenses on debit cards in addition to submitting claims for reimbursement. When you enroll, a Welcome Packet will be mailed to your home. You will also receive a debit card which will be loaded each year your participate in the plan.
Please see the attached FSA Overview Sheet for detailed information and helpful links.
Note for New users: First time portal users have the ability to create your own account by clicking on the "New User" login.
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
You can establish a dependent care reimbursement account by authorizing a reduction in your taxable salary by an amount up to $5000 a year. This amount is then used to pay eligible dependent care expenses. Because this amount goes into the account before income or Social Security taxes are withheld, you save money by paying less in taxes. To be eligible, expenses must satisfy all of the following:
- You must be gainfully employed;
- Expenses must be incurred for a child under age 13 whom you are entitled to claim as a dependent on your federal tax return, or for a dependent physically or mentally incapable of self care who regularly spends at least eight hours each day in your household. (Special rules apply to a child of separated or divorced parents. Please see plan description available from Human Resources.);
- Expenses must be for household services or for outside care of an eligible dependent. (Please note: if you use a dependent care center that provides regular care for at least seven people and receives a fee for such services, the center must comply with all applicable laws and regulations); and
- Expenses must be incurred between January 1 and December 31 of each year and claims for reimbursement must be submitted by the following April 15.
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Medical Expenses Reimbursement Account (MERA)
Eligible Medical and Dental Expenses
Any medical and dental expenses the Internal Revenue Service considers tax deductible are eligible for reimbursement from a MERA if the participant pays them and does not deduct them on a tax return and if they are not reimbursable under an insurance plan. Even if a family member is not covered by a Wesleyan medical or dental plan, his or her medical and dental expenses are eligible for reimbursement if they meet the above conditions. The annual MERA maximum contribution for 2019 is $2700. Examples of eligible expenses are:
- Deductibles and coinsurance not paid by a medical or dental plan;
- Vision care, including exams, prescription eyeglasses, and contact lenses;
- Hearing examinations and hearing aids;
- Weight-loss programs prescribed by a doctor for a specific ailment;
- Installation and operation of a non-permanent air conditioner to relieve an allergy or heart condition, if prescribed by a doctor;
- Vitamins and dietary supplements prescribed by a doctor;
- Doctor prescribed over the counter medications outlined by the IRS;
- Smoking cessation programs and related prescription drugs; and
- Other medical expenses that qualify as federal income tax deductions.
Any determination of whether a claimed expense is eligible for reimbursement is subject to IRS review. IRS determinations govern the plan.
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Kari Warberg Block, founder and CEO of Earth-Kind, is an entrepreneur with a focus on growing ideas, products, companies (and people) through a sustainable approach.
Her company, Earth-Kind, has the mission to preserve what's good and prevent the rest, by providing proactive, natural alternatives to protect the spaces in which we live, work and play. Kari, and Earth-Kind, is best known for the invention and commercialization of FRESH CAB® Botanical Rodent Repellent, the first and only natural repellent product to gain Federal EPA certification for indoor use. FRESH CAB is so effective in repelling rodents that it is used by commercial customers such as John Deere, but also safe enough around children and pets that it is used by a quickly expanding number of families for protecting their homes, vehicles, storage and other property. Currently, Earth-Kind products can be found in more than 15,000 retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is sold directly through Earth-Kind's website and various commercial and private-label partners.
Kari was accepted into the 2012 class of Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women program, a national competition and executive leadership program which identifies a select group of high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale—and then helps them do it. She was also named the 2013 Small Business Person of the Year by the North Dakota Small Business Administration. A founding member of the "Pride of Dakota" program, which supports companies that produce, process or manufacture a final product in the state of North Dakota, Kari also served as the Chair of the Women in Business Council for the State of North Dakota.
Most proudly, Kari bears the title of "Farmer in Charge," a moniker bestowed by her employees. The title originated with her farming background, her pragmatic approach to solving market needs that led to her creating a range of novel natural products and her care for creating sustainable innovation.
Get to know Kari via LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/kariwarbergblock) and on Twitter @KariWBlock. Learn more about Earth-Kind at http://www.earth-kind.com.


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A friend (the usual one who does cycles these kinds of things around) sent this out today. Got some giggles, and decided to share.
I'd be willing to bet that we can come up with some other things that we have learned, as well!
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1. Kitchens don't have light switches. When entering a kitchen at night, you should open the fridge door and use that light instead.
2. All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick of French Bread.
3. If your town is threatened by an imminent natural disaster or killer beast, the mayor's first concern will be the tourist trade or his forthcoming art exhibition.
4. When paying for a taxi, don't look at your wallet as you take out a bill - just grab one at random and hand it over. It will always be the exact fare.
5. It is not necessary to say hello or goodbye when beginning or ending phone conversations.
6. A detective can only solve a case once he has been suspended from duty.
7. If being chased through town, you can usually take cover in a passing St. Patrick's Day parade - at any time of year.
8. All beds have special L-shaped cover sheets which reach up to the armpit level on a woman but only to the waist level on the man lying beside her.
9. The ventilation system of any building is the perfect hiding place -- no one will ever think of looking for you in there and you can travel to any other part of the building undetected.
10. A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating but will wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds.
11. All telephone numbers in America begin with the digits 555.
12. Even when driving down a perfectly straight road, it is necessary to turn the wheel vigorously from left to right every few moments. Plus, you can drive for at least 10 seconds without looking where you are going.
13. It is always possible to park directly outside the building you are visiting.
14. It does not matter if you are heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts -- your enemies will patiently attack you one by one by dancing around in a threatening manner until you have knocked out their predecessors.
15. Any lock can be picked by a credit card or a paper clip in seconds -- unless it's the door to a burning building with a child trapped inside.


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The Department of Athletics supports the academic mission of the University by providing programs and services to enable students to engage in physical activities as an integral part of the overall educational experience. Equal opportunities for male and female participation are provided at the intercollegiate, club and recreational levels.
Catholic University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III, Landmark Conference, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference (football), and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference.
As a member of NCAA Division III, Catholic University adheres to the NCAA philosophy statement, places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and the successful completion of academic programs by student-athletes, and upholds the highest standards of sportsmanship, fair play, and ethical conduct.
The Department of Athletics seeks to provide programs and leadership to enable Catholic University to be a model NCAA Division III institution in academic and athletic excellence.
The Athletic Department seeks to:
- Attract, recruit, develop, retain and contribute to the successful graduation of student-athletes
- Develop and maintain a diverse, high quality and equitable intercollegiate program (currently in 25 sports)
- Provide a safe, supportive environment that fosters integrity, respect and dedication to the highest standards in the performance of coaches, staff and student-athletes
- Enhance and sustain opportunities and experiences for the physical growth and development of all students
Athletic Department Participation Statement
Catholic offers a wide variety of opportunities to participate in physical activities, including Division III varsity teams, club and intramural sports, and recreational activities. Membership on varsity teams is competitive, determined by the coaches in accordance with NCAA and University rules, and is not considered a guaranteed right of students. Membership in club sports is determined by the captain and advisor for each team and intramurals are available to all interested Catholic students. Participation in recreational activities is made available through normal registration procedures.
Athletic activities at Catholic are conducted in a manner designed to protect and enhance the physical and educational well-being of students. Academics and sportsmanship are important components of one's ability to participate in the athletic programs, which is considered a privilege and not a right of students. Students who believe that they have been discriminated against in any sport may file a grievance by following the university's discrimination complaint procedures.


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WASHINGTON — In her first two days on Twitter, Hillary Clinton did not bother to follow the man she wants to follow.
No @BarackObama for @HillaryClinton as of Tuesday night.
Hillary debuted firmly entrenched in Clintonworld, following Bill, Chelsea, the Clinton Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton School.
She unveiled a self-deprecating Twitter bio that was no doubt written by an aide and focus-grouped to death: "Wife, mom, lawyer, women & kids advocate, FLOAR, FLOTUS, US Senator, SecState, author, dog owner, hair icon, pantsuit aficionado, glass ceiling cracker, TBD . . ."
It included six changes the calculatedly, obsessively whimsical Hillary made after it was posted. According to BuzzFeed, she flipped "mom" and "wife," moved "women & kids advocate," "U.S. Senator" and "SecState" higher, and switched "Pantsuit fashionista" to "pantsuit aficionado." For a picture, she chose the celebrated "don't mess with me" image from her secretary of state days: checking her BlackBerry wearing big sunglasses on a C-17 flight from Malta to Tripoli. The photo, shot by Diana Walker for Time, was used in a trendy Tumblr meme. The candidate-in-waiting's debut even disarmed conservative blogger Erick Erickson, who tweeted: "I have to commend @HillaryClinton for her very awesome Twitter bio. Welcome to Twitter."
As she prepares for 2016, is Hillary swapping images with Barry? In 2008, Hillary was the square one, mired in old-fashioned machine politics and an imperious mien, while lithe, smooth Barack Obama sprinted ahead with his sophisticated high-tech campaign and references to Jay-Z. Now Hillary's looking cool on Twitter, in her shades, with her first tweet heard round the world garnering 366,000 followers in 24 hours, a faster start than her husband and Pope Francis.
Meanwhile, Obama is the square with the didactic mien mired in old-fashioned political scandals, fending off Nixon comparisons and a suspicious press corps aghast at the administration's willingness to criminalize journalism. Hillary's popularity numbers have drooped a bit. And she's had "some dings in the armor" from scandals during her time running the State Department that may cling to her, as the NBC News White House reporter Chuck Todd told Andrea Mitchell.
As with Benghazi, Hillary is distancing herself from the latest kerfuffle roiling her former workplace. CBS News's John Miller secured a State Department draft memo that he said suggested that several internal investigations were "manipulated, influenced, or simply called off" by department big shots. The allegations in the memo included a report of a State Department security official in Beirut "engaged in sexual assaults" on foreign nationals hired as embassy guards, another about members of Hillary's former diplomatic security detail having an "endemic" issue with hiring "prostitutes while on official trips in foreign countries," and a third involving an "underground drug ring" operating near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and providing drugs to State Department security contractors.
Miller said "the most striking instance" in which State Department agents told the inspector general that they were ordered to stop investigating was the case of a U.S. ambassador who was prone to eluding his protective detail to cavort with prostitutes in a public park. Jen Psaki, a spokeswoman, denied that senior officials at the State Department ignored serious violations of the law, calling it "preposterous."
Unlike Obama, who seems whipsawed by the cascade of federal scandals, Hillary "eats scandals for breakfast," as Bill Maher put it. The president has a Twitter account but rarely personally tweets or checks the site like other pols, such as John McCain, Cory Booker, Chuck Grassley, John Cornyn and Claire McCaskill. It remains to be seen if Hillary will farm out the job to staff, as she did with her homogenized memoir that underscored her motto "It takes a village."
She will probably follow the lead of her daughter, who posts anodyne tweets like "Arrived in Cambodia to visit @ClintonHealth programs. Looking fwd to seeing our work and partners!"
Bill, goaded onto Twitter in April by Stephen Colbert, has shown a bit more personality. He greeted Hillary's first tweet with one of his own, asking "Does @Twitter have a family share plan?"
And then, of course, there's "Rodham," the planned Hollywood movie about young Hillary delving into an earlier scandal, working on the House committee looking into the possible impeachment of Richard Nixon. The film, written by a tyro South Korean screenwriter, will feature a hot, young actress donning a "hideous pair of Coke-bottle glasses," as the screenplay describes them, and having a torrid, tortured relationship with an affable Arkansas law professor.
A draft of the screenplay obtained by The Daily Beast sounded like a YouTube parody, with the Hillary character fretting that Bill is just using her for her D.C. apartment. Asked how things are going, Hillary replies, "It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'sex' means."
Will Hillary tweet a sly review?


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Kibale National Park is located in western Uganda, 22km southeast of Fort Portal town. Kanyanchu River Camp, the primary center for tourism activities, can be reached from Kampala either from the north, via Mubende and Fort Portal, or the south through Mbarara and Kamwenge.
The northern approach is shorter and quicker, with a 290km tarmac road running to Fort Portal followed by 32km on gravel to Kanyanchu.
Sebitoli Forest Camp, a secondary tourism center, is even easier to reach. This stands directly on the Kampala road, 12km before Fort Portal. Public transport runs throughout the day between Kampala and Fort Portal (passing Sebitoli) and Fort Portal and Kamwenge (passing Kanyanchu).
A stop at the Ndali-Kasenda crater area offers a panoramic view of the tea estates and Kibale Forest to the east, the Rwenzori to the west and Lake George and the Rift Valley plains to the south. This area can be explored on foot or by car.
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It starts with a joke, as all good stories do.
You're reclining on your rack in P pod, the women's housing section of the Walton County Jail, reading a fairly new copy of some poorly written and even poorer edited romantic thriller whose name you hope you'll never recall. That's not the joke.
Your new cellie stands in the center of your house � one of eight open cells, designed to hold eight � you do the math. She has stripped off her jumpsuit and wears only tube socks, boxer shorts and a ratty long john top.
"What do you say to someone with two blacks eyes?" she asks, raising a brow, pausing for the punch line. "Nothing you haven't told her twice."
The other three girls cackle and howl. You smile and nod. She goes back to stuffing her bed bug resistant plastic mattress into a handmade fitted sheet. You notice how the joke teller said her � not him. You admire her thriftiness and ingenuity, the time it must have taken her to rip, shred and tie all those knots to make her wriggle-free cocoon.
Time. It's the one thing you have a lot of in here, the single commodity that is endless. The one thing you will not be able to track until your release. There are no clocks in P pod.
Only time. Abundant, plentiful, copious. It's all the things freedom is not.
You notice that most of the jail workers are obese, even the doctor � a man who stares straight ahead reciting form questions, barely noting the answers until he gets to HIV, positive or negative? His boredom is catching. He spells Xanax with a z. When he gets to lice, hair or body? You think he's kidding, then shudder involuntarily when you realize he isn't.
You're issued two hand towels, one pair of ripped plastic shower shoes, a drinking cup, two thread bare sheets, sized for a toddler's bed, one small, scratchy, synthetic blanket, an extra jumpsuit � it matches the one you're wearing with your Bobo's (canvas slip on shoes) and a hygiene kit similar to airline overnight kits, although the toothbrush is short, smooth, not shank-worthy.
Everything is precious. From empty deodorant tubes to the stickers of shampoo bottles, there is no garbage, it can all be used for something. It's like ultra-light backpacking with gram counting pals. You'll learn how to survive with less, how to stop needing.
When the meal comes, your stomach turns. You think of POW stories, of cannibals, of quietly starving to death. You figure you could stand to lose a few pounds.
Books, lovely, hopeful, sexy, old, torn, sad, cheap books are passed around, but the tallest ones stay on the shelf, as these are what short inmates use to extend their reach to the TV controls. You think of your house, all the electronics. But this TV is small, old, mounted too high. You think about how cheap flatscreens are now, how one TV is not enough for 64 people.
Later, you count the showers. Two of the four work. Sinks? Three of the four work. Toilets? Four. All working, none have doors, or lids or rolls of toilet paper.
It's the little things you miss � tissues, hand soap, paper towels, salt and pepper, pen and paper, and of course... your smart phone. Eventually your hand will reach out for it less, the idea that you need that answer will fade.
It was like staying in a really bad hostel in Germany, you tell the deputy when you leave. When you're outside the building, waiting for your cell phone to wake up, watching the deputy light his cigarette. He laughs, "Yep. That's a good way of looking at it," he says, and you wonder if he's ever been to Germany. Or spent the night in jail.
Linda Sands of Atlanta is an award-winning author and the founder of Write By the Water retreats, based in Blue Mountain Beach. During a recent incarceration in the Walton County Jail, she wrote a series of stories and obtained valuable research for her mystery series featuring tenacious trucker Jojo Boudreaux.


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AMERICUS - Following a pair of disheartening losses to Columbus State, Georgia Southwestern got back on track Saturday afternoon as they continued their late-season run towards post-season play by earning a sweep of Augusta State at Lady 'Cane Field.
Game 1: GSW 2, ASU 1
In the first contest of the day, Augusta State dented the scoreboard first as the Jaguars notched a run off a base hit by Lauren Yeargan to take the early advantage.
That lead proved to be the only one on the day for ASU (14-23, 5-6 PBC) as the Lady 'Canes scored a run in the home-half of the first inning to tie the score.
The game stayed knotted through the next three innings of play but an Avery Purser-RBI single in the bottom of the fifth inning proved to be the game-winning run as GSW went on for the 2-1 victory.
Southwestern's starting pitcher Allison Pastor (11-7) was credited with the win as the junior threw a complete game allowing a single run off five hits with four strikeouts.
Mason Moreland paced GSW (23-22, 7-10 PBC) with a pair of hits as the junior went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases on the contest.
Game 2: GSW 6, ASU 2
Georgia Southwestern jumped out to the early 4-0 advantage through the first two innings of the second game of the day as Janna Anderson had an RBI-double to put GSW on the board in the first inning and Elliott Martin had hit a solo-home run in the second inning followed by a two Lady 'Cane-walks in a bases loaded situation that scored an additional two runs.
GSW added to their lead in the fourth inning when Allison Pastor and Rachel McElroy both had an RBI-single as Southwestern took a 6-0 advantage.
Augusta State (14-24, 5-7 PBC) lit up the scoreboard for the first time of the contest as the Jaguars punched in a pair of runs in the sixth inning but GSW went on for the sweep on the day with a 6-2 victory.
GSW (24-22, 8-10 PBC) had another strong pitching effort as Ashley Cavender (8-8) threw a complete game allowing a pair of runs off eight hits while striking out six Jaguars.
Martin led the offensive charge for the Lady 'Canes as the junior went 2-for-3 with one home run, the fourth of the season, and a pair of RBIs.
Georgia Southwestern will return to action Wednesday, April 3, as the Lady 'Canes take a break from conference play to travel to Brewton-Parker for a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m.


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Program Overview
The nursing programs have been built upon the "ladder concept," providing the opportunity for upward mobility, while continuing to work in a fulfilling career. At the completion of any step, you may continue or stop, go to work and return for more education later. Physical exam, TB test, and CPR are required for all programs once excepted. In addition, the clinical agencies requires background checks and drug screening.
The Registered Nursing program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. It is a two semester program offered every year starting spring semester. Graduates from accredited vocational nursing programs are eligible to apply. The LVN-RN program is specifically designed to provide the LVN with an opportunity for career advancement and prepares the LVN for the additional responsibilities required of the registered nurse.
The Nursing program is separated into the three areas of education:
Why choose a career in nursing?
The demand for health care professionals is high in all areas. This need is projected to increase for at least the next 30 years and has resulted in higher wages and more diverse job opportunities. There is presently a major nursing shortage, and jobs are plentiful in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, research study programs, and more. Specialties include obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, and emergency room/trauma.
- Wages range from $9-$12/hr for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Certified Home Health Aides have reported earnings of $12-$16/hr. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are offered for most post-CNA courses.
- An entry level wage for an LVN is approximately $16-$18 per hour. Jobs are plentiful and may be found in acute hospitals, long term care facilities, physicians' offices, home health care and clinics.
- An entry level wage for a Registered Nurse (RN) is approximately $28-33 per hour, with veteran nurses earning $30 per hour and up.
How do I know if nursing is right for me?
To be a nurse you need to enjoy working with people. Good communication and critical thinking skills are central to the nursing role. Nursing practice is based on scientific principles and a solid knowledge base of anatomy and physiology is important. Math skills are essential to safe medication administration. The ability to read and understand scientific literature and communicate effectively in writing are the fundamentals to success in nursing.
What if i have more questions about certification?Registered Nursing California State Board of Registered Nursing (B.R.N.) PO Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2100 Ph: 916-322-3350 web address: www.rn.ca.gov Licensed Vocational Nurse Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (B.V.N.P.T.) 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205 Sacramento, CA 95833 Ph: 916-263-7800 web address: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov Certified Nurse Assistant (includes Home Health Aide) Aide and Technician Certification PO Box 997416, MS3301 Sacramento, CA 958999-7377 Ph: 916-327-2445
Health Sciences Department, Building M (RM M132)
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3384
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Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The Best Fitness Tools for Your Home Gym
Yes, you can get slim without the gym. Here, the top tips and tools you need to tighten and tone right at home no matter your budget.
Steve Giralt
How We Chose the Best Workout Tools
Meet the exer-stars who gave picks and pointers.
- Amy Bento Ross, instructor and costar of the 10 Minute Solution: Best Belly Blasters DVD
- Jay Blahnik, fitness expert and author of Full-Body Flexibility
- Jeremy Cheung, owner of Twisted Twilight fitness studio in San Francisco
- Joe Dowdell, founder and CEO of Peak Performance gym in New York City and FITNESS advisory board member
- Jeanette Jenkins, president of the Hollywood Trainer and FITNESS advisory board member
- Michelle Lovitt, celebrity trainer in Los Angeles
- Harley Pasternak, celebrity trainer and author of The 5-Factor Diet
- Jonathan Ross, owner of Aion Fitness in Bowie, Maryland
- Jackie Warner, celebrity trainer and FITNESS advisory board member
Steve Giralt
Basic Workout Tools for Less Than $100
1. In a Jamb
Loop your resistance band or tubing through the Xergym Door Attachment to anchor your rows and other reps. ($4, spri.com)
2. Feather Weights
The GoFit Flat Band Kit includes three bands of varying resistance — light (equivalent to a 5-pound dumbbell), medium (10-pound), and heavy (15-pound) — as well as a clip to attach, lengthen, or shorten them, so you can sculpt at every level. ($20, store.gofit.net)
TIP: "This is a good move to start with if you're new to bands," trainer Michelle Lovitt says: Stand with feet hip-width apart on the center of the band, holding the band's ends in each hand, arms by sides. Bend elbows by sides, curling hands up to shoulders, palms facing you; then turn palms forward and press arms overhead. Lower hands to shoulders. Repeat press. Do one to three sets of 12 to 15 reps.
3. Pump. It. Up.
For the best flat-belly workout you can get, do your ab exercises with the Firm Core Stability Ball. ($17, including a workout DVD and a pump, gaiam.com)
TIP: Pick the right size stability ball (in centimeters) for your height.
4'8" to 5'5" = 45-cm ball
5'6" to 6'0" = 55-cm ball
6'0" to 6'5" = 65-cm ball
4. It's a Stretch
Whether you're doing push-ups or yoga poses, get a grip with this PVC-free Natural Fitness Eco Smart Yoga Mat. ($30, including a free yoga workout download, naturalfitnessinc.com)
5. Cardio Dynamo
Melt 10 calories per minute with the nine-foot Spri Speed Rope. It won't kink or get tangled up while you jump your booty off. ($6, spri.com)
6. Easy Glider
Celeb trainer secret weapon: Reusable 9-1/2-by-5-3/4-inch Furniture Sliders that act just like exercise disks. These work especially well on carpet and are available with foam padding to cushion hands and knees. ($15 for a set of four, bedbathandbeyond.com)
TIP: "To really work your core, do walking planks across the floor with the gliding disks," trainer Joe Dowdell suggests. Start on the floor in full push-up position with the balls of your feet on the foam side of the disks. Walk hands forward a few inches, then, keeping legs straight, drag the disks forward.
Steve Giralt
Home Gym Equipment for Less Than $500
1. Thigh Roller
This space-saving NordicTrack 3-in-1 Foam Roll combines two rollers and a massage stick, each great for working different muscle knots. ($30, including an instructional DVD, sears.com)
TIP: "After every run, lie on top of the foam roller on your hip and slide up and down it along your leg," trainer Jackie Warner says. "Do this for two or three minutes on each side to target your IT band and help prevent knee pain."
2. Winner's Circle
Shore up your core with the Xerball rubber medicine ball. Its easy-grip surface and solid bounce help you perform all kinds of sports-inspired moves. ($45 for an 8-pound ball, available in other sizes, spri.com)
3. Floor Bored
Try your planks, squats, and other moves on this EVA foam VersaBalance Pad to build your balance and net extra core toning with every rep. ($43, power-systems.com)
4. Well Armed
Jillian Michaels' Ultimate Dumbbell Power Set, which includes a pair of 3-, 5-, and 8-pound weights, is incredibly user friendly: We love the ergonomic neoprene grip and easy-to-stash storage tray. ($34, walmart.com)
TIP: "When working with dumbbells, my rule is if you can do more than eight, add more weight," trainer Jay Blahnik says.
5. Spin Doctor
Why spring for a stationary bike? Hitch your road or mountain bike on the Travel Trac Fluid Trainer; it's sturdy, so you won't wobble as you pedal and move between levels of resistance via a handlebar-mounted shift lever. Fold it up for easy storage. ($150, performancebike.com)
TIP: Add speed bursts to burn big calories on your bike, Dowdell says. Do a three-minute warm-up, then 30 seconds at an all-out sprint, followed by 60 seconds of recovery at an easy pace. Repeat the cycle nine times and then end with a three-minute cool-down.
6. Ready for Liftoff
The TRX Suspension Training Pro Pack is every trainer's current It tool: Slip your hands or feet into the stirrups to do more than 300 different strength, cardio, and stretching exercises. ($190, including a workout guide and a DVD, trxtraining.com)
Steve Giralt
Pro Workout Tools for Less Than $1,200
1. Tread Cred
If you're looking to burn calories, it's hard to beat a treadmill. The Gold's Gym CrossWalk 570 — named a Best Buy by Consumer Reports — features a wide extra-long belt, swinging arms, a straightforward console plus a built-in fan and iPod port. Pick from 16 preprogrammed workouts. ($577, walmart.com)
TIP: "For a fat-burning boost when you're on the treadmill, sprint for one minute, hop off the machine and do one minute of total-body strength training," Warner says.
2. Triple Threat
The just-released CoreBody Reformer goes beyond Pilates moves. Stand, sit, or lie back on the foam cylinder as you do your sculpting exercises to flatten your abs as they work overtime to stabilize you. ($249, including four exercise DVDs from celebrity trainer Jennifer Galardi, a nutrition guide, and an instructional workout chart, corebodyreformer.com)
3. Flex Benefits
Work the kinks out of your back, shoulders, neck, hips, glutes, calves, and feet in no time with the two springy massage balls in the Yoga Tune Up Full Body Therapy Ball Program. ($45 includes two workout CDs and a guide, yogatuneup.com)
4. Maximum Firming
Make push-ups, lunges, squats, and strength-training moves more challenging on the Bosu Pro Balance Trainer. Translation: You'll tone more muscle fibers and build a hard core. It has all the benefits of a stability ball, but it's easier to stow. ($150, including a pump, a book. and an instructional DVD, performbetter.com)
TIP: Try this go-to lower-body toner on the Bosu from instructor Amy Bento Ross: Stand with both feet on the center of the Bosu, elbows bent by sides, fists in front of chest. Lunge back with right leg, bending both knees 90 degrees, and then press through left heel to return to standing, bringing right knee up toward chest and then kicking right leg forward. Return to start. Do 10 reps, alternating legs.
5. Strength in Numbers
Trainers love trading dumbbells for kettlebells to add swings and other functional moves to strength training. This Universal Kettlebell Kit includes 5-, 7.5-, and 10-pound vinyl sand-filled bells on a space-saving stand, so you can start out small and move up as you get the hang of them. ($89, bowflexcatalog.com)
TIP: "When using a kettlebell for the first time, start with a weight that's about half of what you normally use in dumbbell form and perform your biceps curls and other moves as usual," trainer Jonathan Ross says.
Steve Giralt
High-Tech Workout Tools
1. Go Big
Feel like you're actually in the workout DVD with the 42-inch Panasonic TC-P42ST30 plasma TV, featuring 3-D imaging technology that makes people and objects appear to be coming out of the screen. It also has Internet streaming capabilities, so any videos on your computer can be watched on your TV. ($800, panasonic.com)
2. Central Command
Work out to your latest digital issue of FITNESS with Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 10.1. With 4G connectivity or Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth, you can check e-mail and surf the Net between sets. Bonus: The Galaxy is preloaded with the Amazon Kindle e-reader. (Starting at $500, samsung.com)
TIP: FITNESS is now available as a digital subscription! Watch each issue's workouts come alive on video with our new tablet app.
3. Beam Us Up
The Garmin FR70 heart rate monitor tracks your exercise, time, beats per minute, and calories burned and wirelessly sends your workout data to your computer. ($130, garmin.com)
TIP: "Set your heart rate monitor to beep whenever you slip out of your target heart rate zone," Jenkins says. "That way you won't constantly check your wrist monitor mid-workout."
4. Weight Watcher
Start your own Biggest Loser competition: Step on the Leifheit Soehnle Easy Control Digital Bathroom Scale to get an accurate reading of your weight and body mass index on its large LCD screen, then let your workout buddy take a turn. The scale recognizes up to five people and can hold up to 330 pounds at a time. ($40, leifheitus.com)
5. Perfect Player
With the palm-size Apple TV gadget, you can rent or buy movies or TV shows, stream your favorite workouts from Netflix or laugh-out-loud clips from YouTube, and take anything from your iPad, iPhone, iPod, or Mac straight to the big screen. ($99, apple.com)
6. Now Hear This
Blast your workout playlists on the iHome iP3 Studio Series Audio System. Place your iPod or iPhone in its dock or plug your computer directly into the streamlined stereo unit. ($230, ihomeaudio.com)
TIP: "For motivating music, check the Hot 100 and Dance/Club Songs charts at billboard.com," trainer Jeanette Jenkins says. Her current fave: Kelly Rowland's "Motivation," featuring Lil Wayne.


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Sings are pointing that Andrew Luck who suffered a concussion will turn back and play Monday night against the Jets. The good news for the Colts is Luck participated in Wednesday's practice with no restrictions. But he was still in the concussion protocol and it will be the second straight season the Colts were without Luck late in the season if he misses more time down the stretch.
At 5-6, the Colts are just behind the Houston Texans (6-5) and Tennessee Titans (6-6) in a competitive AFC South race.
The Colts are currently in their predicament because in a 1-3 start, they lost to the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Erick Nielsen Enterprises, Inc. (ENE) is a family owned and operated agribusiness located in Northern California. ENE specializes in custom orchard services, including mechanical pruning of many orchard types, and prune and pistachio harvesting equipment.
Gavin Nielsen, design engineer at ENE, explained, "We design and manufacture high-end orchard equipment to operate in our own custom harvesting fleet, allowing us to provide our customers maximum productivity and efficiency when it matters most — during the hectic harvest season. We offer both bulk and bin style harvesting equipment to suit customer needs. Our bulk harvesting system features one of the largest, yet most compact bankouts (transfer equipment) and bulk trailers in the industry. Double belts in our bulk trailers allow us to convey a clean, undamaged product."
Pistachios are harvested by shaking a tree, collecting everything that falls from it, and conveying the material to a station that separates the crop from debris. A challenge to this type of harvesting is to shake the tree hard enough and fast enough for maximum yield, yet avoid damaging the tree by shaking it too hard or too fast. Also, older trees usually require a different shaking pattern than young trees do. If the same shaking signature were used for all trees, either excessive crop would remain on the tree, or the tree could be damaged. Nielsen continued, "We utilize computer-generated shaker patterns to effectively shake crop from tender, young trees as well as large, old trees without causing damage."
Shakin' all over
Nielsen said that pistachio (and prune) harvesting involves two machines, a shaker and a receiver. Each machine requires an operator to drive and steer the vehicle and control the harvesting operations. The receiver and shaker are self-propelled vehicles with an moveable deck that each operator positions under a tree. The decks are angled downward toward the base of the tree, so anything shaken loose from the tree falls down the decks to a conveyor at the bottom of the receiver. The conveyor is driven by a hydraulic motor, and the crop is subsequently separated from debris via an integral blower (also driven by hydraulic motor)and ultimately conveyed to bins or a trailer.
But the real action is at the shaker, which grips the trunk (typically 8 to 18 in. diameter) of a tree and shakes it. Nielsen explained, "The operator extends an arm with a shaker head attached to it. The shaker head has a hydraulic clamping system to firmly grip the tree's trunk. Once this occurs, a pair of hydraulic motors — each with a displacement of 40 cc/rev —spins two eccentric weights (each with a range of 20 lbm to 100 lbm) at speeds to 1100 rpm, which produce vibration that is transferred up into the trunk, branches, etc. This vibration causes the crop to fall from the tree.
"The design of the shaking head holds two advantages over alternative equipment. First, an operator can change the shaking frequency simply by turning a dial from within the cab. This allows tuning the output to a particular tree or orchard. Second, the geometric placement of the shaking system allows us to efficiently transmit more shaking energy to the trunk of the tree."
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Nielsen continued, "The operator establishes the shaking process by setting an electronic timer for duration of shake and setting shaking frequency dials to the desired value. The timer setting depends on parameters such as structure of the tree, maturity of the crop, how plentiful the crop is, etc. Typically speaking, though, most shake periods last only 1 to 4 sec.
"Once the operator has lined up the shaker head with the tree, he or she extends the head to position it on the trunk. After the head has been centered, the operator activates clamping cylinders, which grip the trunk of the tree with a force based on a preset clamping pressure. Reaching the preset pressure (1100 psi, in this case) shifts sequencing valves which, automatically initiate the shake pattern. The shaking period terminates when the timer runs out.
"The operator then unclamps the head from the tree and retracts the head back toward the machine chassis. This process is repeated at each tree, typically moving at speeds of four to seven trees per minute.
"A major benefit of our design is the extremely quick, in-field tuning capability. An ideal orchard would be completely uniform. In reality, though, every tree is different within an orchard — and especially orchard to orchard — depending on soil type, irrigation, sunlight penetration, pruning practices, and other factors. As the tree topology changes, the effectiveness of a given shaking input changes. This machine gives us the ability to re-optimize our input to the tree to accomplish the highest crop removal while preventing damage to the tree. It is also extremely helpful to minimize the necessary shake time if desired. In a recent trial we were able to set our shake duration to less than 50% of the baseline.
Hydraulics makes the shakes
The shaking system uses two 75-cc/rev hydraulic pumps, which have electronic displacement control (EDC) that is regulated by electronic amplifiers set by dials in the cab. We use low power potentiometers to communicate EDC pump position to the amplifiers. The amplifiers are voltage-controlled current drivers, so they can provide a constant current as specified by a constant voltage from the potentiometers. Because the EDC pumps use a constant current as a setpoint in their internal closed-loop displacement control system, this helps us stay load and temperature independent.
Each pump drives a hydraulic motor piped in parallel, and each motor drives an eccentric weight through a belt drive. Nielsen revealed, "The reason we use two pumps is because we need to control the speed of each motor independently to produce the most effective shaking pattern. We wanted completely isolated control with closed-circuit operation. A single, larger, open-circuit pump would have required more complex valve circuitry. We tried this — with some success — but it was far more complicated and didn't have some of the nice features, such as braking with the closed-circuit system."
The clamping system uses two 41⁄2-in. bore hydraulic cylinders piped in parallel to push the arms of the head together, providing positive contact force at the trunk. The duration of the shake is dictated by an electronic timer, which provides an on-off signal to a hydraulic valve to initiate or terminate the shake. The timers send an on/off signal directly to solenoid valves to initiate the shake. Feedback to the operator is provided by pulse counter displays to monitor the motor speeds from the sensors built into the hydraulic motor cases."
Endorsement of hydraulics
Nielsen continued, "Hydraulics have become the industry standard for this type of machinery, due to its rugged and reliable nature. Electric motors, on the other hand, have a tendency to become fouled in the dusty, dirty conditions, occasional pressure washing, etc."
For more information, email Erick Nielsen Enterprises Inc., Orland, Calif., at [email protected] or visit www.eneinc.com.


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Judgement and Decision Making is the eleventh program in the DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY series. This program looks at the process of making decisions and judgements, how and why people make different choices, the factors that influence decisions, and the psychology of risk taking.
Test Yourself: Decision Making and the Availability Heuristic
In this program, psychologist Daniel Kahneman conducts a study illustrating the availability heuristic, a way of deciding the frequency or probability of an event based on information the mind can imagine or retrieve. Often, this method is useful in making estimates and predictions. Sometimes, however, the availability heuristic can lead you astray.
Test yourself on the following questions about death probability from psychologist and author Scott Plous.
1) Which is a more likely cause of death in the United States: being killed by falling airplane parts or being killed by a shark?
In the United States, the chance of dying from falling airplane parts is 30 times greater than dying from a shark attack. Because shark attacks receive more publicity and because they are easier to imagine (after seeing the film Jaws, for example), most people rate shark attacks as the more probable cause of death. Since information about shark attacks is more readily available, the availability heuristic helps explain why people overestimate the chances of dying in this unusual way.
2) Do more Americans die from a) homicide and car accidents, or b) diabetes and stomach cancer?
More Americans die from diabetes and stomach cancer than from homicide and car accidents, by a ratio of nearly 2:1. Many people guess homicide and car accidents, largely due to the publicity they receive and in turn, their availability in the mind.
3) Which claims more lives in the United States: lightning or tornadoes?
More Americans are killed annually by lightning than by tornadoes. Because tornadoes are often preceded by warnings, drills, and other kinds of publicity, the most common answer is tornadoes. The large amount of information about tornadoes, coupled with the availability heuristic, leads to the misconception that tornadoes are a more frequent cause of death.
Adapted from The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making, by Scott Plous. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 1993
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