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Survival Strategies
What are your survival strategies? How are you getting by in the economic downturn? Share your best advice, ask a question, comment on other peoples' strategies and recommend the most helpful ones.
Latest Strategies
Pay on-time the bills charging late fees. Put off others: the phone, electric, car registration/insurance can go longer. Use the $ for food.
— sarah, wisconsinGot local job, got Prius; let my renter's insurance lapse; gave up land line, gave up hair salon, manicures, pedicures, shop Goodwill.
— jeanne, FloridaNever go food shopping without a detailed list of the items you need (not want) to purchase. Bring along only those coupons that matter.
— New York City, Smart ShopperMy work doesn't pay for meals with I travel, so I take a lot of fruit, and bread, turkey, and lettuce for four days' worth of sandwiches.
— Jane, Cambridge, MAUse the internet to research before buying anything big. Buy groceries from bent can store and meat only on sale then freeze it.
— poormommy, oakland mdSell all your earthly possessions in a yard sale, what you don't sell, give away!
— Austin, North DakotaEnroll in a 0.5 unit community college course and get a cheap student plan. Bad coverage but better than nothing; they have to cover you.
— renesands, San DiegoI fast. I eat only one meal a day, and lots of water. Not only does it save money, I feel much better too.
— Paul, HoustonI started my own business. Won't be going to Hawaii again anytime soon, but we have lots of time together and we're making it. Life is goood
— Scott Moore, Seattle, WAdownsized to smaller house one year ago; paid off debts; learned to use craigslist, goodwill and freecycle.
— Rgtszr, IssaquahMost Recommended
I'm doing exactly what I've always done: living within my means. Not a problem. No lifestyle change. Libraries are still free.
— John Smith, Vienna, VABring lunch from home. It might not always be that exciting but it's a huge savings!
— Amanda, NYCDrink water. It's good for you and free!
— B. DeCoursey, DC1. Donate clothes you don't wear to charity. 2. Don't buy anything new. 3. Actually wear the clothes you own (OMG).
— ew55, CTLESS Amazon, Borders & BN and MORE Public Library
— @iBelin, via TwitterEnjoy things you can do, and forget the others.
— Maria Teresa Quirke Arrau, Chile, South AmericaI'm making a conscious effort to save more of my paycheck—building up my emergency fund.
— K.Appenbrink, New York, NYDitch your cable box and consume your media for free on the Internet over "borrowed" WiFi.
— sd, NYCI'm doing my best to focus on my job, but at the same time I'm trying to develop skills that might be useful if I suddenly become unemployed
— mathewi, TorontoInstead of going shopping, I am hosting seasonal clothing swaps. I provide snacks, guests provide beverages. We all bring clothes.
— Kelly, Long Island CityEditors' Selections
Stop buying expensive cleaning produces. Most things can be cleaned with white vinegar, baking soda, coarse salt, or soap & hot water.
— PAcek, PennsylvaniaI have learned to clip and groom my own poodle, saving $140 every six weeks. Also, he looks really cute.
— Anne M., New York CityMake or purchase a solar oven. Free fuel from the sun, and works beautifully with a little advance planning. Keeps kitchen cool in summer!
— Jen Hartley, Northampton, MAuse freecycle to get free stuff you need!
— maxile, nycRead "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," for some real eye openers. If our forebears could do it, so can we.
— T, east coastUse student clinics - medical, dental, massage, acupuncture, haircuts, etc etc. So far every one I've been to is well=supervised, clean, etc
— Anne, Portland, ORDiscontinued wallpaper rolls make great, cheap, seemingly endless, well-received wrapping paper--big, lots of colors, won't tear easily.
— renesands, San DiegoI buy shirts on sale then embellish them to make an original, custom-made item. It saves $$ and fills the time since I gave away the TV.
— Pam, Irvine, CALearn to sew so you can replace a button, repair rips, etc. on perfectly good clothes. You might even want to make your own!
— Mary, CanadaDrive within the speed limit - it's boring but it really saves gas! Plan your time accordingly so that you don't have to rush anywhere:)
— aswankle, Ohio


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Bleeding In First Month Of Pregnancy
It definitely sounds awkward but it is very true that some women bleed in the first month of their pregnancy and that is the reason they don't know that they are pregnant. In some cases, women continue bleeding in the whole period of their pregnancy. The vaginal bleeding could be in either of these forms, it might be in pink mucus, the color may also be light brown or bright red. In either of the case, you have to consult your doctor and ask for any medication if needed. There are many reasons of bleeding in first month of pregnancy. Some of those reasons are:
Implantation is a process when a fertilized egg places itself in the walls of uterine. In this process, a small amount of blood loss happens. It continues for about 2 to 3 days after implantation and can be after 2 to 5 days after your conception.
Hormonal Or Cervical Changes
When a lady gets pregnant, a hormone called progesterone increases. This increase of progesterone can be a cause of bleeding in first month of pregnancy in most of the women. On the other hand, when the periods are due, it might be possible that you feel some bleeding at those days. Moreover, there is an increasing flow of blood in the cervix area. This may also be the cause of your bleeding. Body may discharge excessive and unused blood.
After Sexual Intercourse
Cervix area is very much sensitive in women. If you have done a brisk sexual intercourse which is full of passion, then because of hard rubbing, your blood tissues might get hampered. And you go through a blood loss or bleeding. This is a very normal kind of bleeding and it will get stopped after 2 or 3 days.
When the spots of blood convert into heavy flow of blood loss, then this could be a sign of miscarriage. When women actually go through miscarriage, some embryos will also flow out with the heavy blood flow.
Ectopic / Tubal Pregnancy
This is not normal. In case of ectopic or tubal pregnancy, embryo form outside the uterus and then gets fitted by doctors in the uterine walls. This could be very painful. There is a light spotting but still very much un-comfortable. Sometimes, doctors have to take out the fallopian tube along with the baby but it does not mean that women can't get pregnant after that. There are other conditions too.
Molar Pregnancy
This is also not a regular kind of bleeding. But bleeding is a very common symptom in such pregnancy. In molar pregnancy, an abnormal mass forms within the uterus instead of a baby.
When there is a problem, there has to be a solution for that. Bleeding in the first month of pregnancy could be because of any of the above causes. But there is a treatment for all. Do not take this lightly and it is important to know that every body is different and every woman handle it differently. So, don't go for the words of different experiences. Look out for a good doctor and get a full medical checkup done.
Search for exact cause
If you are bleeding in first month of pregnancy, then you have to search for its reason. There could be any of the above reasons, but first you have to be sure for your reason. If you are feeling trouble in finding that, contact your doctor immediately.
Avoid Using Tampons
Tampons should be strictly avoided at the time of pregnancy.
Visit The Doctor
You should visit your doctor regularly. Take proper rest and medication to avoid any kind of complications afterwards.
Taking Full Medication
If your doctor has recommended any medication, then go through it and complete it. Do not break the medication in between. You should complete the medication course.
Taking all the precautions can enlighten your life with joy and happiness. One has to remember one thing very clearly that pregnancy is the most important stage of any woman's life and anything which is uncommon can be dangerous. So, you have to take proper care in order to avoid any kind of complications. Similarly, bleeding in the first month of pregnancy could be dangerous but with proper care and medication, you can avoid this problem.


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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan House committee approved legislation Tuesday to monitor the sale of scrap metal and other frequently stolen materials.
The proposal has bipartisan support in the Republican-controlled Legislature and the backing of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.
The House Regulatory Reform Committee passed two bills sponsored by Rep. Paul Muxlow, R-Brown City, and Sen. Jim Ananich, D-Flint.
The legislation heading to the full House would expand the type of metals subject to recycling regulations in Michigan, according to MLive.com (http://bit.ly/GzLE3p ). It would create a paper trail to help police and prosecutors gather evidence on thieves.
The bills ban cash sales of commonly stolen copper wire, catalytic converters and air conditioners and set a three-day waiting period for some purchases.
Snyder has said the legislation was a priority for his administration, but it appeared to stall earlier this year after receiving many complaints from metal recyclers who said the proposed regulations would end up punishing them along with thieves.
"This gives an opportunity for prosecution of the bad actors. It gives law enforcement the opportunity to identify where those thieves are going, and which scrap yards are not acting in good faith," said Rep. Klint Kesto, R-Commerce Township.
The bills, an update of those that stalled earlier, include new language protecting scrap metal recyclers from liability in the event that their electronic record keeping system malfunction or if they purchase property that they had no way of knowing was stolen.
Scrap metal yards already must make a copy of a seller's photo identification, take their thumbprints and make them sign a statement indicating that the material is theirs to sell.
The proposal now would require them to photograph or video record all incoming material and name employees who weigh and inspect purchases. It also expands those metal items they can't buy.
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has said it is neutral on the package. Some recycling yard operators say they remain concerned that regulations designed to punish thieves and those who help them fence their stolen materials.
"Percentage-wise, it sounds like they're trying to crack an egg with an anvil," said Michael Bass, manager of Friedland Industries in Lansing. The company now keeps video of all incoming sales, and it helped recover brass drain plates stolen outside the Michigan Supreme Court building in 2011.


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"Tough watching the RCB chase. Bags packed and then unpacked and then packed again. Emotional roller coaster", tweeted Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming when the Royal Challengers Bangalore were struggling to chase down 136 against the then bottom-placed Deccan Chargers. Eventually, RCB choked and crashed out of IPL 2012, presenting CSK a spot in the playoffs on account of their superior net run-rate.
Consider the three last-ball successful chases and an abandoned match, and you know that the defending champions have lived on the edge right through the league phase of the tournament. They have, nevertheless, managed to cross the line when it mattered.
CSK's rough ride had a lot to do with them losing their invincibility at home. The team struggled to get to terms with the newly-laid wicket at Chepauk. Their star off-spinner, R Ashwin, who tormented batsmen in previous seasons, looked pedestrian this year. Their batsmen faltered in reading the two-paced wicket. Their battered confidence didn't help them in their away games either.
What MS Dhoni's men did remarkably well, though, is fight. Despite the crumbling middle order, inconsistent bowling and out of form Indian players, CSK never gave up till the final ball. They were brave and luck favoured them.
IPL 2012: The beginning was far from perfect – a thumping eight-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians at home. CSK's first win in the tournament was their 74-run cake-walk against the Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad. This win was scripted by the all-round brilliance of Ravindra Jadeja. The confidence of that triumph was shattered when they went to Delhi and returned with a harrowing eight-wicket defeat on a pacy wicket. CSK batsmen collapsed for 110 against the Daredevils' fast bowling attack.
Then, they came home and hosted RCB for the most exciting match of the season. An unlikely chase of 206 runs was made possible by Albie Morkel's seven-ball cameo of 28 runs. They continued to blow hot and cold with an away defeat and then a home victory against the Pune Warriors India and another last-ball win, against Rajasthan Royals at home.
Three narrow defeats that followed – against KXIP, KKR and MI – were a wake up call of sorts. This inspired the men from Chennai to three consecutive wins for the first time in the tournament. Despite losing their final league match to KXIP, CSK remained in contention thanks to a washed out game in Bengaluru.
Batting star: Faf du Plessis came into the CSK squad in IPL 2011. He warmed the bench for the entire tournament and failed to get a game in the 2011 CLT20 as well. In 2012, Michael Hussey's international commitments presented him with a chance to make it to the playing XI. By the time Hussey joined the team, du Plessis had become the most consistent performer of the team.
The South African batsman took on the mantle of opening the batting and made the position his own. Every time he stepped in to bat, he ensured his team got off to a good start, at a decent pace. In his debut IPL season, du Plessis has already scored more half-centuries – three – than any of his teammates. His consistency at the top of the order made saw him don the Orange Cap for a while, before he had to make way for Hussey at the top of the order. With 398 runs at 33.16 and a strike-rate of 130.92, du Plessis has been CSK's best batsman in IPL 2012 so far.
Bowling star: Ben Hilfenhaus joined the team half way through the league phase and has played six matches so far. Already, he is the second-highest wicket-taker for CSK with 10 scalps – one less than Dwayne Bravo and Jadeja, who have played 16 matches each. Hilfenhaus has become an invaluable asset to the CSK bowling attack with his ability to swing the ball in Indian conditions at a decent pace. His best performance so far has been a fiery spell of swing bowling to rattle the dangerous top order of the Delhi Daredevils. The late out-swinger to dismiss Virender Sehwag was one of the best deliveries of the tournament.
X-Factor: Perhaps, the most important factor for CSK so far this season has been played by luck. That they have made it into the top four is a beautiful conspiracy of destiny. After they lost their last league match to KXIP, their only chance of survival was for RR and RCB to lose to the Deccan Chargers – the then last-placed team on the points table. As if breathed with a new life, the Chargers defeated both their opponents to answer CSK's prayers.
CSK would obviously want the lady luck to keep smiling upon them during the playoffs as well. But what they'd want more is for their cricketing strength to come good. With some world-class finishers in their side – especially, Dhoni, Bravo and Morkel – the team from down south will always have an edge while chasing big targets or even while setting them. In Bravo and Morkel, they also have two perfect Twenty20 packages that can bat explosively, take wickets when needed and field brilliantly.


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Casio has announced the development of a new lens for compact cameras which is made from a transparent ceramic material instead of glass. The material (Lumicera) was originally developed for other applications but happened to have interesting optical properties including a higher refractive index than glass. Casio has refined the process of polishing and coating the material to make lenses which can be thinner and stronger than conventional glass. Casio claim this will allow a reduction in the profile of a lens system by approximately 20%.
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DOVER, NJ, August 2, 2004 – CASIO, Inc., in conjunction with its parent company, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan today announced that using its proprietary optical technology, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD., has developed the world's first lens using transparent ceramics. This breakthrough will make it possible to create zoom lenses for cameras with greatly reduced profiles.
Ever since CASIO's EXILIM thin card-size digital camera went on sale, the entire digital camera market has undergone a huge change. Compact digital cameras offering mobility in a small package have become mainstream, while there has been a major push in technological development to find better methods of creating smaller, thinner cameras.
"CASIO has become known around the world for its innovation and leadership in the digital camera arena, and today's breakthrough announcement reaffirms that position," said John Clough, president of Casio, Inc. "CASIO created the market for truly pocketable and stylish digital cameras with its award-winning EXILIM line, and we can now look forward to even smaller cameras that pack an even greater array of features."
CASIO is continuing to take the lead in this field by creating the world's first transparent ceramic lens using LUMICERA, a transparent ceramic developed by Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
LUMICERA has the same light transmitting qualities as optical glass commonly used in today's conventional camera lenses, however it has two very important properties that caught CASIO's attention. Not only is LUMICERA's refractive index (nd = 2.08) much greater than that of optical glass (nd = 1.5 – 1.85 *2), it also offers superior strength. CASIO has been able to create a ceramic lens with extremely high levels of precision thanks to several factors. Under recommendations from CASIO the material itself has been refined for use in digital camera optical lenses by endowing it with improved transmission of short wavelength light and eliminating pores (air bubbles) that reduce transparency. CASIO has also established a complete process involving the perfect combination of polishing material, time and pressure, and by treating the lens with a special coating compatible with a high refractive index.
By incorporating this lens into the construction of the zoom lenses developed by CASIO, a reduction in profile of approximately 20% has been made possible.
*1 Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. first developed transparent polycrystalline ceramics successfully in February 2001. This polycrystalline ceramic is a type of dielectric resonator material commonly used in microwaves and millimeter waves. While offering superior electrical properties, high levels of transmissivity, and refractive index, it also has good optical characteristics without birefringence.
*2 The realistic refractive index of optical glass material.


text: Fox News Vice President Michael Clemente and President Obama toast during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 27 in Washington, D.C. Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesFox News commentator Bill O'Reilly talks to another guest. Pete Marovich, Getty ImagesActress Claire Danes, of the Showtime series 'Homeland,' greets another guest. Carolyn Kaster, APComedian Conan O'Brien and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing Monique Lhuillier, joke during the dinner. O'Brien was the headliner. Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesDirector Steven Spielberg mugs for the camera as he takes some images at the event. Getty ImagesActors Kevin Spacey, star of 'House of Cards,' and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of HBO's 'Veep,' talk. Their shows, set in Washington, are filmed in Maryland. Carolyn Kaster, APMichael Douglas takes time to pose for a photo with another guest. Carolyn Kaster, APBarbra Streisand and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are seated at the same table. Carolyn Kaster, APActor Patrick Stewart has a good laugh during the dinner. Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Obama listens during the dinner. At the end of his speech, which was peppered with humor, he got serious and addressed the nation's recent tragedies. "Our thoughts are not far front the people of Boston, or the people of West, Texas." Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty ImagesLike this topic? You may also like these photo galleries:Replay1 of 102 of 103 of 104 of 105 of 106 of 107 of 108 of 109 of 1010 of 10Last SlideNext Slide


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Player was substituted for tactical reasons
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Gylfi Sigurdsson
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Martin Jol made two changes to his starting eleven for Saturday's match against Swansea at Craven Cottage following last weekend's last gasp 1-0 away defeat to Aston Villa.
Mahamadou Diarra was handed his first start for the Club in central midfield in place of Danny Murphy whilst there was a return to the starting eleven for Bryan Ruiz in place of Damien Duff.
Fulham were undefeated in six games at the Cottage prior to Saturday's match against Swansea, with both teams level on 36 points before kick-off.
The match got off to a flyer, with three attempts on goal within the first three minutes of play. After Danny Graham had fired in a tame strike from the right hand side of the area after just 30 seconds, Clint Dempsey went on the counter attack, sprinting a full 40 yards with the ball before forcing Michel Vorn into a fingertip save with a vicious strike from 18 yards.
Barely a minute later Mousa Dembele was offered a sight of goal from the left hand side of the area but the Belgium playmaker scuffed his effort into Vorn's arms.
Following a flurry of chances in the opening minutes the play settled but both teams struggled to gain a foothold on the match. However after the 10 minute mark Fulham began to settle into their natural passing rhythm.
After a sustained bout of pressure the Whites earned a corner after 12 minutes and when a headed clearance fell to Riise outside the area, the defender only had one thing in mind. The Norwegian's well struck effort flew just over Michel Vorn's bar.
Whilst his own opportunities were few and far between in the opening 20 minutes, Pavel Pogrebnyak was earning plenty of applause from the home crowd, highlighting his ability to retain possession in deep areas with some fine skill, strength and poise under pressure.
Just before the half hour mark the game kicked back into life, with Clint Dempsey getting things started with a speculative long range strike form distance that failed to test Michel Vorn. Fulham's US international looked odds on to break the deadlock just moment later when Bryan Ruiz played the striker through on goal. As Dempsey prepared to pull the trigger the ball was whisked away to safety following a superb last ditch tackle.
Next to try his luck was Pavel Pogrebnyak from an outstanding cross from the left flank by John Arne Riise. The Russian's headed effort was cleared outside the area and Bryan Ruiz follow-up strike from 20 yards flew just wide of goal.
Fulham were arguably guilty of losing possession all too easily in their half and on one occasion just past the half hour mark Scott Sinclair was set free inside the area. Fortunately Mark Schwarzer was well positioned to save but the warnings signs were there.
10 minutes before the break Swansea took the lead through Gylfi Sigurdsson. Fulham lost possession in the middle of the park and Swansea attacked down the right flank through Wayne Routledge. The winger then delivered a deep cross to the far post that Sinclair squared to Sigurdsson who was left with the simplest of finishes from close range.
Fulham constantly probed for an equaliser as half-time approached but Swansea's work off the ball and organisation allowed the home side little room for manoeuvre in the final third. It was a frustrating first 45 for Martin Jol's team who went into the break a goal behind.
There were no changes at the start of the second half as Fulham attacked the Hammersmith End. After three minutes play Mahamadou Diarra burst down the left flank and in a desperate attempt to keep the ball in play, crashed against the hoardings behind the goal. The midfielder suffered a deep cut to his head but returned to the field of play after treatment on the touchline.
Fulham were soon camped in Swansea's half, applying pressure in dangerous areas but to their credit, Swansea resolute defence remained solid.
After 53 minutes Martin Jol made his first change of the game, introducing Damien Duff for Bryan Ruiz on the right flank. It took just four minutes for the Republic of Ireland international to fire in his first effort on goal after a fine piece of direct approach play from the middle of the park.
Following his introduction Duff looked the most likely player to bring Fulham level but the home side were dealt a severe blow on 66 minutes when Gylfi Sigurdsson scored his second of the game to put Swansea two goals ahead.
Sigurdsson started the move he finished, running from midfield before releasing Routledge down the right flank. Sigurdsson continued his run and fired Routledge's square ball into the net from eight yards.
Following Swansea's second goal, Martin Jol made his second change of the game, introducing Kerim Frei for Andrew Johnson. With less than 20 minutes remaining Jol made his third and final substitution of the match, replacing Mahamadou Diarra for Danny Murphy.
13 minutes from time Joe Allen put Swansea 3-0 ahead with a solo run and right footed shot that curled past Mark Schwarzer from 18 yards.
Clint Dempsey almost reduced the deficit in the final ten minutes with a volley from the right hand side of the area that hit the top of the post. Kerim Frei then tested Michel Vorm with a shot from the left hand side of the area before Pavel Pogrebnyak fired over the cross bar with a stinging left footed shot.
Swansea saw the game out comfortably in the closing stages and Fulham were consigned to their first home defeat of 2012.
Competition: Barclays Premier League
Date: Saturday 17 March 2012
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Attendance: 25,690
Referee: Mark Halsey
Line-up: Schwarzer; Kelly, Senderos, Hangeland, John Arne Riise; Ruiz (Duff 54'), Dembélé, Diarra (Murphy 72'), Dempsey; Andrew Johnson (Frei 67'), Pogrebnyak
Unused substitutes: Stockdale, Baird, Hughes, Etuhu
Manager: Martin Jol
Line-up: Vorm; Rangel, Caulker, Monk, Taylor (Tate 90'); Britton, Allen; Routledge, Sigurdsson (Gower 90'), Sinclair; Graham (Moore 90')
Unused substitutes: Tremmel, Richards, McEachran, Lita
Manager: Brendan Rodgers
Pos | Club | Pl | Pts |
1 | Manchester United | 28 | 67 |
2 | Manchester City | 28 | 66 |
3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | 53 |
4 | Arsenal | 28 | 52 |
5 | Chelsea | 28 | 49 |
6 | Newcastle United | 28 | 44 |
7 | Liverpool | 28 | 42 |
8 | Swansea City | 29 | 39 |
9 | Sunderland | 28 | 37 |
10 | Everton | 28 | 37 |
11 | Fulham | 29 | 36 |
12 | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | 36 |
13 | Norwich City | 28 | 36 |
14 | Stoke City | 28 | 36 |
15 | Aston Villa | 28 | 33 |
16 | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | 25 |
17 | Bolton Wanderers | 28 | 23 |
18 | Queens Park Rangers | 28 | 22 |
19 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 28 | 22 |
20 | Wigan Athletic | 29 | 22 |


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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emphasizing independent research and one-on-one collaboration with faculty members, Gettysburg's interdisciplinary biochemistry-molecular biology(BMB) major requires study in the biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics departments, consistent with recommendations of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art biochemical analysis and recombinant DNA technology as they examine the structures and chemical reactions within living cells. A capstone research project frequently results in professional publications co-authored by students and professors or presentations at scientific meetings.
Students receive excellent preparation for graduate study, medical school, or careers in a broad range of fields.
Learning Outcomes
Students majoring in BMB will demonstrate:
- Mastery of fundamental concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology.
- Ability to apply the scientific method by developing experimental hypotheses, designing and executing appropriate experiments, analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
- Ability to use technology, modern instrumentation, and equipment that are relevant research tools in the field.
- Proficiency in reading, understanding and evaluating scientific literature and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, following communication conventions of the field.
Students may earn a B.S. degree in biochemistry and molecular biology by completing the following requirements:
- Biology 111 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution (or Biology 113)
- Biology 112 Form and Function of Living Organisms or Biology 118 The Chemistry of Life
- Biology 211 Genetics
- Biology 212 Cell Biology
- Biology 351* Molecular Genetics
- Chemistry 105 Fundamental Chemistry: Down on the Farm or Chemistry 107 Chemical Structure and Bonding
- Chemistry 108 Chemical Reactivity or Chemistry 118 The Life of Chemistry
- Chemistry 203 Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry 204 Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry 305 Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry 333 Biochemistry I
- Chemistry (or Biology) 334* Biochemistry II
- Mathematics 111 Calculus I
- Mathematics 112 Calculus II
- Physics 109 Introductory Physics I
- Physics 110 Introductory Physics II
In addition, students must complete any two of the following courses (at least one must be at the 300 level and at least one must contain a laboratory component):
- Biology 315 Molecular and Genome Evolution
- Biology 320* Developmental Biology
- Biology 335 Neurobiology
- Biology (or Chemistry) 359 X-Lab: Drugs and Cells
- Chemistry 246 Physics of Life
- Chemistry 317 Instrumental Analysis
- Chemistry 320 Materials Science
- Chemistry 358 X-Lab: Salty and Fatty
- Chemistry 375 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Research* (Biology 460 or 461 or Chemistry 460 or 465)
*Biology 320, Biology 351, Biology/Chemistry 334, Biology 460, Biology 461, Chemistry 460, and Chemistry 465 have components that fulfill the capstone experience for the biochemistry and molecular biology major.
In addition, first-year students interested in developing research skills in molecular biology may take either Bio 114 Phage Genomics (as part of a year-long sequence beginning with Bio 113) or Bio 115 Molecular Responses to DNA Damage. These courses provide first-year students an opportunity to engage in original research leading to public presentation and possible publication. Bio 114 and Bio 115 count toward the college graduation requirement but do not count toward the BMB major.
The program is directed by a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee (BMBC), consisting of biology and chemistry faculty members.
Individualized Study projects (Biology 460, Biology 461, Chemistry 460, or Chemistry 465) may be directed by any BMBC member. Otherwise, the project requires the approval of the BMBC.


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On July 12, 2014, in Bostic v. Georgia Pacific Corp., No. 10-0775, a six-justice majority of the Texas Supreme Court issued a major decision on causation in asbestos cases. The Court held that the requirement to provide evidence of approximate dose announced in Borg Warner v. Flores, 232 S.W.3d 765 (2007), applies to mesothelioma cases, not just asbestosis cases. The Court expressly rejected the Court of Appeals statement that the plaintiffs had the burden of proving that exposure to the defendant's product was a "but for" cause of his mesothelioma. The Court elaborated on Flores by holding that a plaintiff who alleges exposures to asbestos from multiple sources must prove that the exposures attributed to each defendant are substantial compared with exposures from other sources. The Court concluded that the plaintiffs' evidence of causation was legally insufficient.
Legal Background There are two Texas Supreme Court decisions that can be described as foundational on the question of causation in toxic tort cases. The first is Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Havner, 953 S.W.2d 706, 714-15 (Tex. 1997), where the court held that causation must be proved by either direct evidence of causation or through two or more epidemiological studies showing that exposures similar to those alleged by the plaintiff cause a statistically significant doubling of the risk. In the second, the Flores decision, the Supreme Court held that the plaintiff must present evidence (1) of the approximate dose of asbestos attributable to the defendant, (2) that the dose was sufficient to cause the plaintiff's disease and (3) that the dose was a substantial factor in causing the disease. The injury at issue in Flores was asbestosis. In an effort to avoid application of the Flores decision, the plaintiffs have argued that Flores does not apply to mesothelioma cases because mesothelioma may result from significantly lower levels of exposure than are required for asbestosis. The Texas Supreme Court addressed this argument in the Bostic case.
The Bostic Case Bostic died from mesothelioma that the plaintiffs alleged was caused by his exposure to asbestos-containing Georgia Pacific joint compound. Bostic testified that from childhood through his teenage years he was exposed to chrysotile-containing Georgia Pacific joint compound that his father used on construction jobs. The plaintiffs initially sued 39 defendants, but Georgia Pacific was the only remaining defendant at the time of trial.
To prove causation, the plaintiffs relied on testimony from three experts, Arnold Brody, Richard Lemen and Samuel Hammar, who testified that mesothelioma is a dose-related disease, but they did not attempt to quantify Bostic's exposure from Georgia Pacific joint compound. Instead, they testified that there is no identified threshold of exposure below which mesothelioma will not occur and, consequently, that all exposures above background cause mesothelioma.
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals reversed and rendered judgment for Georgia Pacific. The court determined that the plaintiffs had failed to meet their burden of proving that the Georgia Pacific joint compound was a "but for" cause of Bostic's mesothelioma. The plaintiffs petitioned the Supreme Court for review. They argued that "but for" causation is the incorrect standard, and that Flores's dose requirement is inapplicable when the plaintiff has mesothelioma.
The Majority The Texas Supreme Court majority held that Flores's requirements apply to mesothelioma cases, and that the plaintiffs' "any exposure above background" testimony was not evidence of causation. The majority rejected the Court of Appeals's statement that proof of "but for" causation is required in asbestos cases. The Court adopted a new requirement for proof of substantial causation in cases involving exposure to a toxin from multiple sources.
Every exposure: The Court critiqued the theory that every exposure above background causes mesothelioma. This theory, the Court explained, is inconsistent with the principle, admitted by the plaintiffs' experts, that mesothelioma is a dose-response disease. The Court warned that the theory relieves plaintiffs of their burden to prove causation, and would lead to imposition of "absolute liability against any company whose asbestos containing products" cross the plaintiff's path. The Court faulted the logic of every exposure because it posits that all exposures above background cause disease while ignoring the possible causal role played by background exposures.
"But for" causation: The Court reaffirmed that Flores does require proof of "but for" causation. The Court engaged in a lengthy discussion of the Restatement Third of Torts and concluded that the plaintiffs were required to prove that the Georgia Pacific joint compound was a substantial factor in bringing about Bostic's mesothelioma, not that it was a "but for" cause of his mesothelioma.
Proof of substantial factor: The Court elaborated on, and arguably expanded, Flores. Drawing on Havner, the Court held that in the absence of direct evidence, the plaintiff must link the defendant's product to his injury through expert testimony based on reliable epidemiological studies showing that similar exposures double the risk of the plaintiff's disease.
The Court required the plaintiff to show that the exposure attributed to the defendant is substantial when compared with exposures from other sources. In Flores, the Supreme Court suggested that such comparative evidence is required, but this requirement was not adopted by Texas appellate courts and was rejected by the statewide asbestos MDL court. The Court suggested that this comparative proof should take the form of epidemiological studies. By way of illustration, the Court stated that exposure from one source that merely doubles the plaintiff's risk is not a substantial factor when it is compared with an exposure from another source that carries a 10,000-fold increase in risk.
After setting out these principles, the Court evaluated the evidence and held that there was no evidence that exposures to Georgia Pacific drywall compound caused Bostic's mesothelioma. The plaintiffs did not attempt to quantify the exposure attributable to Georgia Pacific, and the experts cited no literature that established a statistically significant link between Bostic's occasional exposure to joint compound and his mesothelioma.
The Dissent The Dissenters, Justices Lehrmann, Boyd and Devine, would have concluded that there was sufficient evidence of causation. The dissent criticized the majority's use of Havner, arguing that Havner applies only to proof of general causation or whether a substance is capable of causing a disease, and not specific causation or whether the exposures in question caused the plaintiff's disease. Additionally, the dissent would not require the plaintiff to prove that exposures attributable to the defendant are alone sufficient to cause his disease. The dissenters, instead, would allow proof that the exposures attributed to the defendant contributed to a total dose that is sufficient to cause the disease. The dissent asserted that "every exposure" mischaracterized the theory offered by the experts. Rather, the experts only opined that every exposure increases the risk of disease by contributing to total fiber burden.
The Concurrence Justice Guzman concurred in the result, but disagreed with the majority's approach. She faulted as too exacting the majority's requirement that epidemiology show that the exposures attributed to the defendant doubled the plaintiff's risk. She further argued that requiring comparative proof of exposures is contrary to the comparative fault statute.
Discussion Bostic answers significant questions left open by the Texas Supreme Court in Flores. First, the Court now holds that Flores is applicable to mesothelioma cases, and not just asbestosis claims. While Texas appellate courts and the statewide asbestos MDL court had applied Flores to mesothelioma cases, the Texas Supreme Court has now spoken on this point.
Second, the Court held that proof of substantial-factor causation must take into account the comparative role played by exposures from different sources. In Flores, the court eluded to this requirement, but the requirement had not been adopted by lower courts.
A third significant point is the Supreme Court's adoption of Havner in cases where there are multiple sources of exposure to a single substance. In doing so, the Court made explicit that the requirements of Havner are applicable to both specific and general causation.
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A Big Thank You | Babble Mominee
Two weeks ago I learned that someone out there nominated me for a "The Moms Who Are Changing Your World" award in the inspiration category over at Babble. I was honored and humbled.
My passion continues to be telling the stories of everyday life and encouraging others to do the same in their own lives - celebrating & reflecting upon the good times, the challenging times, the heartbreaks and those totally awesome moments when we soar. I happen to do that with words and photos and sometimes a few cool products added in the mix.
The winner in each category of "The Moms Who Are Changing Your World" will be given $5000 to donate to the charity of their choice. If I'm one of the ten winners I'll donate 1/2 the money to Talk About Curing Autism (they were one of the first sites I turned to for information and support when Simon was diagnosed with autism back in 2004) and the other 1/2 to StoryCorps (an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives).
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I read that cardiovascular disease and arrhythmias could be a possible cause of anxiety disorder, but am having trouble finding info that will expound on this. My 5 year-old son is a third generation "walking anxiety case". My husband and his father suffered as well. I know that it can be hereditary but could it be possible that all three suffered because of an underlying heart condition? The doctor thought he heard an abnormal heart sound in my son and my father-in-law dropped dead of a massive heart attack at age 62 (no know medical reason for this). I`m just concerned for my husband and son that they might have anxiety disorder caused by some as yet undetected heart condition.
There is no genetic linkage between heart attacks and anxiety disorder, but I believe you are referring to the frequency with which anxiety, particularly panic attacks, present to emergency rooms as "heart attack" when instead they are a panic attack. It is also possible to have co-existing depression and heart disease which tends to make for a poorer health outcome. I would "stop worrying" about your grandson and ask your son to follow-up with his physician, as apparently he has due to the obvious cardiovascular health history in your family.
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I remember the first movie coming out, because I was about 12 or 13 at the time. It was the coolest movie ever! There was no merchandise, no Happy Meal toys to rush out and collect-the action figures came out after the movie was a hit.
The reason Star Wars was so cool for me and my friends was that it was the first action movie for younger audiences that had a strong female character. Princess Leia is not a Disney Princess. True, the heroes rescued her from the Death Star, but she was willing to die for her principles. She withstood torture.
By the time Empire came out, when I was an older teen, I was still hooked on the movies. But that was when they started really pushing the merchandise to the little kids. I remember babysitting for a kid that had his whole room, from curtains to bedding, decorated with Star Wars stuff. I'll bet these days he's really regretting taking all those action figures and vehicles out of their original boxes, though.
I saw Jedi when I was in college, and I still loved it.
Lucas lost me with Jar Jar Binks, and then with Hayden Christianson's robotic performance as Annakin. There are good things in the newer movies, like Ewan McGregor's awesome imitation of Alec Guiness, Yoda as a warrior, and Palpatine as the deceptive bad guy with a good guy image. But there is no female character as tough or as cool as Leia. Her mother wasn't that tough-why did she die? Because she was sad? That is so lame.
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The problem is Empty People, Not Loaded Guns - Linda Schrock Taylor
Lucas pretty much lost all of us with those movies. Return of the Jedi was annoying, but it wasn't a train wreck. The Phantom Menace was atrocious, on almost every possible level, from the interminable pod race (which was lifted, shot for shot, from the chariot race in Ben Hur, but without any of the dramatic tension) to the unrelentingly awful Jar Jar. The plot made no sense (why was a trade federation attacking Naboo? Why did they try to kill the jedis who were sent to broker a peace instead of shining them on? How did a seven-year-old build C3PO and why didn't C3PO remember having been built on Tatooine when he returned there in Star Wars?), the acting varied between very good to very bad, but given the lack of development of the characters, perhaps that was a blessing in disguise. Lucas hasn't made a decent movie since Return of the Jedi, and he hasn't made a good one since Empire Strikes Back.
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Disney costume designer Zachary Bilemdjian came up with some quick, easy and affordable instructions on how to create Jake, Izzy and Cubby costumes at home! Zachary is a pirate expert, having worked as the costume designer on the new live-action music videos with The Never Land Pirate Band for the second season of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" premiering in early 2012. He can also be seen on The Live Well Network as a regular contributor to Home with Lisa Quinn, where he bridges fashion with home design.
Check out Zachary's tips below on how to make your own "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" Halloween costumes at home. If you do end up making a costume for your child this year, Disney Junior would love to see the photos! Please share by posting them to their Facebook page or Twitter account.
Red fabric 17" square or bandana
Grey fabric (long enough to wrap around your child's waist)
Black yarn or ribbon
Yellow duct tape
4 large buttons
White T-shirt
Dark blue vest or jacket
Blue jeans or pants
Brown boots
Brown cardboard
1. Cut out collar ribbing on white T-shirt and remove
2. Make a V shaped cut in center front of the collar
3. Make a few V shaped cuts in the sleeve
4. Using a needle with a big eye, thread the black yarn or ribbon. Stitch an X center front V at collar
5. If using a dark blue jacket, cut out the sleeves to turn it into a vest
6. Use the yellow duct tape to cover the buttons and attach to vest
7. Tape the outline of the vest using the yellow duct tape. Don't forget the lapel
8. Cut out a "J" from the yellow duct tape, and attach to the boots.
9. Add a yellow strap on the boots using the yellow duct tape
10: Draw a sword shape on the cardboard and cut out
Putting it all together:
1. Wrap the red fabric or bandana around forehead leaving the tails long
2. Tuck T-shirt in the blue pants or jeans
3. Wrap the grey fabric at waist and tuck the tails in the back
4. Add the vest and boots
5: Grab your sword and Go!
Dark pink fabric 24"
Yellow fabric scrap
Small rock
Brown cord or yarn
White fabric marker
Gold hoop earrings
Light pink tunic or T-shirt
Light purple leggings or tights
Light colored boots
1.Cut the dark pink fabric into a 22" square and two 2" strips
2. Using the white fabric pen, create squiggle and dot design around the edges of the dark pink fabric square
3. Place the small rock in the center of the yellow fabric. Take each of the four corners together to form a small pouch around the rock.
4. Using the brown cord or yarn, wrap it around the pouch leaving long tails. Knot the ends to form a necklace
Putting it all together:
1. Fold dark pink fabric square in half to form a triangle. Wrap turban style around head, leaving long tails in the back
2. Using the dark pink strips as ties, form two pig tails with your child's hair
3. Wear T-shirt or tunic un-tucked
4. If using light purple pants, tuck into boots
5. Don't forget your pixie dust!
Blue fabric 22" square
Orange fabric scrap
Yellow duct tape
4 Large buttons
Brown yarn
Fabric glue
White T-shirt
Blue vest or jacket
Red shorts
White socks with blue stripe
Brown shoes
1. Cut out collar ribbing and remove
2. Make a V shaped cut in center front of the collar
3. If using a blue jacket, cut out the sleeves to turn it into a vest
4. Use the yellow duct tape to cover the buttons and attach to vest
5. Cut a small square of the orange fabric and glue it on the shorts
6. Using a needle with a big eye, thread the brown yarn. Stitch a few lines around the orange patch
7. Add yellow duct tape straps on the shoes
Putting it all together:
1. Fold blue fabric in half to form a triangle. Wrap turban style around head, leaving long tails in the back
2. Wear T-shirt un-tucked
3. Add vest and shoes
4. Don't forget to add Cubby's map in the back pocket. A rolled up newspaper will do the trick. Yo Ho Let's Go!
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Easter Tree
The perfect Easter symbol to use as a centerpiece or to decorate your home with
5" high x 6"-diam clay terra-cotta pot
Acrylic enamel paints (we used Apple Barrel Gloss Dandelion Yellow, Lanier Blue and Raspberry for pot, plus Spring and Seafoam greens and Deep Purple for eggs)
Foam brush
Household sponge
Small brushes for eggs
1 3/8" wooden eggs
15" branch with smaller branches for tree (or a 15" x 3/8" dowel or straight branch for trunk and 12 paper-wrapped 18" wires for branches)
24-gauge wire
Wire snips
Green spray paint (we used Krylon Teal Green)
Green plastic floral foam sheet or chunks
1 1/2 yds of 7/8"-wide pink and blue ribbon
10" of 1/4"-wide ribbon for each egg
Basket grass or live grass in sod
Tacky glue
Paint pot yellow with foam brush. When dry, sponge on 1 1/4" checkerboard squares, alternating rows of raspberry and blue. Paint eggs assorted-color stripes, half egg at a time; prop to dry (a good place is the dent between egg cups on a cardboard egg carton).
Wrap center of 6 paper-covered wires at intervals around dowel or straight branch, starting about 9" above bottom, if not using natural branch as tree. Bind joints with wire to keep these branches from slipping. Wrap short paper-covered wire branches around the others to fill out tree.
Spray-paint tree, following manufacturer's instructions. Let dry. Wedge foam into pot and tree into foam. Glue ribbon around pot rim. Tie separate bow; cut wedge in ends; glue to pot. To hang eggs, glue ends of 3 1/4" ribbon to top for loop; glue bow below loop.
Cover foam with basket grass or growing grass in soil. Decorate tree with eggs. Add pompom chicks and paper butterflies if desired. Decorate the table with Chick-In-the-Shell.


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Perfect 10 | 13 | 20.31% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 11 | 17.19% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 18 | 28.13% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 12 | 18.75% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 4 | 6.25% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 2 | 3.13% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 2 | 3.13% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 1 | 1.56% | |
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I guess I'll try to jump start the discussion a bit: I thought that the first episode felt a bit off. The pacing wasn't quite right as they tried to present us with the scenario and the characters while trying to establish the show as a comedy.
The end result was me getting completely lost when the characters names were being presented and the jokes coming out a lot worse than they were meant to. Still I ain't one to give up on a show on the first episode and this has Key and Jun Maeda behind it so I can't but help give it a chance. Also Lia is doing the OP and I've really enjoyed her work so far so I'm eagerly anticipating that (pity we have to wait till the end of May for the single).
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Just...watch the first episode....
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Just picked up this series after having a drought at my Watching List on MAL.
My first impression is that Angel is similar to a GM (or Game Master) in an MMORPG with totally few players and lots and lots of NPCs. And SSS doesn't like being bossed around by a total stranger such as Angel so they formed a group which aims to overthrow her. On the first moments of the first episode, I thought it would be similar to a slice of life slash action series. But I saw Key and has some hunches about it being a more serious story. Effects are very good, but the story? Yeah, I think they shoved too many genres in one episode. Rating for first ep: 8/10.
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Location: Australia
Wow! It was a long while since last time when i definitely have to rate an episode 10/10.
If it's an 10.0/10 for Episode 1. Probably would be since Haruhi Hope i won't be disappointed as the show process ( it's too good to be truth through)
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My head just got in a mess after it... Got to stop a lot of times to assimilate the plot of the anime and don't get lose. And STILL, after watching it I still didn't got it completely clearly what was going on
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Male lead is dead - he meets the supposed leader of the SSS Yuri - He disbelief the idea that he is dead, and that the girl that Yuri is pointing a rifle towards is an angel so he goes to talk to her - This is his own fault, but he asks for proof that he is dead, so the girl stabs him revealing her powers - after seeing those powers, the male lead recovers from it and gets a clearer view of the situation he is in, and now lives in a place where the world is like a computer game, where the people that are actually alive are joining the SSS. While those people who are around the school are merely NPCs programed by "God" to try to get people to fit into a school environment to fulfill their lives of school. The girl Yuri was pointing a rifle towards "Angel" an agent of "God" said to be brought down to make sure people fulfill these lives.. Wait did I go too far?
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Oh I actually got it in the 3rd episode, I just said that after ending this for first time I didn't get the full picture. And yeah, it's the first time I watch it, kinda trying to don't consume all the episodes in a week and rush into the final as I always do
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A unanimous Supreme Court held last Wednesday, March 21, 2012, that parties who receive administrative compliance orders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") under the authority of the federal Clean Water Act are entitled to "pre-enforcement review," that is, they may bring lawsuits to challenge the jurisdictional basis for such orders in court.
When EPA determines that a person is discharging a pollutant into the "waters of the United States" without a permit, the Clean Water Act requires EPA either to issue a compliance order or to file a lawsuit to enforce the Act's requirements. Compliance orders have become a preferred tool for EPA to obtain quick remediation through "voluntary compliance." Parties who questioned the government's assertion of federal jurisdiction over their property either had to obey the government's compliance order, thereby losing the benefits of their ownership of their land, or refuse to comply, thereby risking ruinous liability for penalties of up to $75,000 per day if EPA decided to sue and the court decided that the government had properly asserted federal jurisdiction.
Sackett v. EPA , Case No. 10-1062, relieves property owners of this Hobson's choice.
In connection with the construction of a new house, the Sacketts planned to import and place fill material at their 2/3-acre lot near Priest Lake in Idaho. The EPA issued a compliance order to the Sacketts, asserting that the property contained wetlands subject to federal jurisdiction, and that by placing fill material on their lot, the Sacketts had engaged and were continuing to engage in the discharge of pollutants into "navigable waters," i.e., waters of the United States, within the meaning of the Clean Water Act. The order required the Sacketts to "restore" their property and to give EPA access to the property and any records or documentation relating to it.
Believing that EPA did not have authority to regulate their land under the Clean Water Act, the Sacketts asked EPA for a hearing, but their request was denied. The Sacketts then brought an action in federal court, arguing that EPA's issuance of the compliance order without allowing a hearing on its validity was "arbitrary and capricious" under the APA and that it deprived them of their right to due process under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The District Court rejected the Sacketts' arguments, as did the Ninth Circuit, which held that the Clean Water Act "preclude[s] pre-enforcement judicial review of compliance orders."
The Supreme Court held that Clean Water Act compliance orders are subject to pre-enforcement challenges under the APA, at least where the challenge questions the jurisdiction of the United States. The Court reasoned that the APA allows judicial review of "final agency action" where there is no other remedy at law, that EPA's compliance orders have "all the hallmarks of APA finality," and that regulated parties like the Sacketts have "no other adequate remedy in a court" to challenge them. The Court also observed that nothing in the Clean Water Act prohibits pre-enforcement review.
EPA asserted that pre-enforcement review of Clean Water Act compliance orders should be prohibited in light of Congress' intent, in passing the Act, to create more efficient remedies for water pollution. Allowing judicial review would make the tool less efficient, EPA argued. Justice Scalia, who authored the Court's opinion, rejected this argument: "[T]here is no reason," he wrote, "to think that the Clean Water Act was uniquely designed to enable the strong-arming of regulated parties into 'voluntary compliance' without the opportunity for judicial review – even judicial review of the question of whether the regulated party is within the EPA's jurisdiction."
The Court did not address the underlying question of whether the Sackett's land did or did not contain "wetlands" subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. On that issue, the Court wrote, the Sacketts have been required, in the words of Chief Justice Roberts a few years ago, "to feel their way on a case-by-case basis" in the wake of the Court's 4-4-1 split in Rapanos v. United States, 547 U.S. 715 (2006). That decision left the scope of federal jurisdiction as unclear as ever. Both Justice Scalia's opinion for the Court, and Justice Samuel Alito's concurring opinion, emphasized the uncertain reach of the federal government's jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, and hence the unfairness inherent in depriving landowners of pre-enforcement review when they reasonably question EPA's assertion of jurisdiction in a particular case. Justice Alito observed that "[t]he reach of the Clean Water Act is notoriously unclear" and called on Congress "to do what it should have done in the first place: provide a reasonably clear rule regarding the reach of the Clean Water Act."
In a separate concurring opinion, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg commented that the reach of the Court's holding should be confined to jurisdictional challenges to compliance orders, and that the Court was not authorizing pre-enforcement review of other issues, such as the propriety of the terms and conditions of compliance orders.
Sackett is a landmark decision, and it is likely to prompt landowners to initiate pre-enforcement review. It may also have the effect of moderating EPA's reliance on compliance orders as a principal enforcement tool. Nonetheless, important issues remain open:
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(25) F David, April 9, 2015 12:16 PM
Larry the Brave
First of all I am no blood relation to Mr. Larry David. That said, here goes. Larry David is a great talent. He makes fun of the human condition, not necessarily picking on nor making light of Judaism. In this particular scene Larry is NOT decrying Judaism, rather, the new convert's perceived (to Larry) over-reaction to keeping the Sabbath. (Not that the convert is wrong in re to the Sabbath, but the Lord tells man to do no work - not to avoid playing on Sabbath. If we enjoy playing with our pets or children on the Sabbath, are we breaking the 4th Commandment? Hardly.) Larry is an everyman, except for the fact that the character (and I understand Larry's pretty much the same way) has the guts to say the things which irritate him. Most men lack the backbone or the conviction to stand behind what they believe because they've bought the BS that we all must be loved. Boo hoo, where's the Kleenex?. Larry David backs up his convictions with words without regard to how the chips may fall. After all, what separates man from the animals but the ability to speak out? Why should any of us deny that gift? There's a lot of Larry David in all of us. However, Larry David is unbridled and is not squeamish nor embarrassed when it comes to behaving as a real man as the Lord intended. Right or wrong in our opinions doesn't matter. Having courage to voice our opinions does matter. Larry cuts through the niceties and goes straight to the heart of any matter. At the very least Larry David tells us what is going on his mind, and that is commendable as well as manly.
(24) Anonymous, May 20, 2014 8:34 PM
Rings true, but...
I guess you have to put the character in the context of the role he plays in the series.
Having said that I've been in similar situations - that is, with secular Jews close to me, who are incensed at my having become a Torah-observant Jew. They stop at nothing to bitterly ridicule. I can't help wondering if this role as a hater of things Jewish was tailor-made; his tirade was convincing and unfortunately not far from what I've experienced.
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(21) Anonymous, April 2, 2012 6:22 PM
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Larry David (the actor, as oposed to the peson), goes too far in his disrespect for Judaisim, making fun of making a blessing on the wine and on a man dropping his yalmuka. Also he shows his selfish self (I know it is an act), by just caring about some amatuer golf game ! He includes alot of deameaning things about Jews, in his Curb Your Enthusiasim series !


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I was invited to do an industry talk recently on 'Job seeking in the digital age' and I made a point that Identity theft was the world's fastest growing industry and for some reason the UK was the world's largest victim of this epidemic.
Thereafter, the Q&A was solely about identity crime and how to counteract it. This was particularly topical as a recent episode of the BBC programme 'The Real Hustle' showed a conman acting as a recruiter who took a candidate's identity, bank details and well, you've seen the programme, potentially could have stung them for nearly everything.
I went on a bit of a rant about how valuable a document a CV is in the wrong hands, how many jobseekers are naïve when it comes to identity theft and reeled off various anecdotes together with hints and suggestions. Here's a précis of my rant together with some further facts that make quite hideous reading.
1) Be careful about making sensitive data 'open source'
Some of the CV's that we receive contain incredible levels of detailed personalised information which, if it fell into the hands of an identity thief, would make extremely easy prey.
I've been harping on for years about the dangers of detailing information such as National Insurance and Passport numbers on CV's and have just done some very basic research on a single major job board to gather some facts: 776 candidates in the last month have detailed their NI number on their CV, 405 listed their passport number and a staggering 221 listed both their NI and Passport number! This together with a name, address and date of birth is straightaway lethal in the hands of an identity criminal.
An NI Number or passport number is NOT required by any employer or recruiter at an initial screening stage. If you are from a non EU country detail on your CV that you have a valid work permit or British Passport or whatever, just don't detail the numbers and specifics
2) Be careful to whom you send your CV
Most people systematically shred their utility bills and bank statements but most will happily send an extremely personal and sensitive document, their CV, to complete strangers! Remember the information your CV contains - your name, address, normally date of birth and often a whole lot more. That's just one or two bits of information away from a bank account being opened in YOUR NAME and as we'll see later, with a bit of online searching these 'gaps' can normally be easily filled.
Before applying to any adverts check out the website of the advertiser or recruitment agency, are they registered with companies' house, do they have a fixed address and telephone number, and do they have a website? Incidentally, since 1 Jan 2007 it has been law for every commercial website in the UK to detail on the site their company registration number, place of registration and their registered office.
Stringent checks are made by Companies' House when incorporating a business so whilst it's not infallible, it is worth confirming that they are listed here before sending your CV to them - check here for free
Be somewhat dubious about recruiters that are not Limited, LLP's or Plc's and check them out thoroughly before sending your CV no matter how attractive the job advert looks.
3) Job Boards and Identity Theft
I'm not saying don't put your CV on a job board - far from it, they have their place in the recruitment market and can often be a useful tool to any job seeker. However, you may need to know how job boards work.
If you put your details onto a job board (or respond to a vacancy through a job board) then your CV is entered onto their database. Your CV then becomes 'open source' to anyone who pays to have access to the job board (and many are relatively inexpensive to access). This information could therefore be accessed at best by your current employer or more worryingly by an identity thief who now has your name, address, normally date of birth, work history and perhaps more.
Luckily most job boards are fully aware of this potential threat and the majority do not allow subscribers to access their databases unless they are a recognised incorporated organisation or recruiter - but beware the smaller ones will give anyone access that is willing to hand over their credit card details.
The following tips will help you to decrease your risk of identity theft when registering with a job board:
Your Name: Don't detail your full name on your CV. A first name and Surname will suffice at an initial selection stage and does anyone really care that your middle name is Gertrude! You can provide the potential employer with your full name at interview. If you really want to be completely secure then use a pseudonym or deliberately misspell your surname and set up Gmail, hotmail, etc. email addresses accordingly. Then when you trust the person that contacts you regarding opportunities you could reveal your true name or correct spelling.
Your Address: When putting your details on a job board put your town of residence rather than your full address.
Your Date of Birth: You do not have to put your Date of Birth on your CV and in fact if we follow the US for reasons of age discrimination it could soon become illegal to put your date of birth on a CV. If you choose to detail your age then your age in years or year of birth will suffice. Alternatively, use an incorrect date of birth and explain later at interview.
Special notice to South Africans!: Most CV's received from candidates that are either South Africans or ex-pats returning to the UK from South Africa seem to contain passport number, NI number and numerous other sensitive data that is unnecessary.
Parent's Names: Don't detail them! We are no longer in Victorian England and gratefully your parentage is now no longer relevant to your job application. Luckily this is now becoming relatively rare to see on CVs and remember the most common account password used by banks is your mother's maiden name!
Children's Names and Ages: Whilst it is perfectly acceptable for parents to detail on their CV that they have 'two children aged 14 and 17' it is unnecessary to detail their names and especially their DoB's
Partner/Spouse's name: Whilst stating 'Marital status: Married' is quite acceptable you don't need to detail your husband's name.
Place of Birth and Primary School: Not needed. Again, often used to confirm your identity when banking over the telephone.
Passwords: Don't use the same password on job boards as you do for your Yahoo, Google, Ebay, Amazon, etc. accounts - whilst the major job boards have strict security policies and most passwords are encrypted to their staff it's better to be safe than sorry. And on the subject how many passwords do you use that are your spouse's name, children's name a combination of the two, etc. - if you detail them on your CV they're now open source and could potentially be easily 'cracked'. Additionally beware of detailing your pets, children's names, children's date of birth, partner's name, etc. on social networking sites. The identity thief has your name, address, DoB from your CV. Now with a bit of hunting on Yoname or other social network search tools, they can quickly find out all of the information required to probably crack your bank account, PayPal account and every other account you don't want broken. To be completely on the safe side use a password generator tool - two good ones that are available free for personal use are www.keepass.info and www.roboform.com
4) Social Networking
More and more offers of employment and offers of second interviews are being retracted as employers can informally 'reference' you by searching through your social network 'footprint'. In a recent study of 961 HR Managers it was found that a third searched for information on prospective employees on Facebook, MySpace and the like.
The famous example from a couple of years back was the retraction of a job offer for a high flying city lawyer who boasted on his 'blog' that he did nothing at his employer but shop on the internet, pick up a six figure salary and regularly partake in recreational pharmaceuticals!
With that story in mind before you start your job search you might want to clear the naked/drunk/inappropriate photos from your blogs and profiles together with anything that doesn't show you to be a thoroughly decent upstanding member of the community! This is particularly important if you have an unusual name as with one quick Google or Yoname search they could easily discover amazing detail of your lifestyle, behaviour and beliefs. Remember, companies do not admit to searching out details of potential employees as part of their recruitment procedure - but, as this recent survey shows, be warned, THEY DO!
If you haven't discovered www.yoname.com before, take a look at how easy it is to gather information on your 'social networking footprint'
5) Recruitment Scams
Unfortunately, there are people out there who are out to get you and others like you. Under the Conduct of Employment Agencies Act (Unless you're lucky enough to be an actor, footballer, model or a couple of other exceptions) it is illegal to charge a candidate for placing them in a job. However, you can charge a candidate for career coaching, CV Writing services, interview coaching, etc. Particularly if you are in the high earning bracket if you place your CV on job boards you will be contacted by companies offering these services, most of which are legitimate.
However in a recent case a job was advertised at £120K for a Directorship role. All applicants were contacted by the 'recruiter' who told them that in order to apply they had to format and deliver their CV in a particular way. Of course the 'recruiter' offered this 'service' to applicants at a cost of £300 and over 100 poor applicants took them up on the offer. Suffice to say after offering their payment they never heard anything again and some scamster was £30K richer. There are many other anecdotes I could offer along those lines but the moral of the story is that if someone asks you for payment upfront make sure that it is a legitimate service offered by a legitimate company.
Remember again that some adverts will be posted purely for the purpose of identity theft. Do your own due diligence and make sure that the company/agency is a legitimate business before sending your CV.
Identity theft and fraud is estimated to cost £15BN in the UK yet as it is normally viewed as a 'victimless' crime, with banks normally picking up the 'tab', it goes largely unreported.
To try and protect candidates and employers the recruitment industry is trying to be proactive against identity theft and other fraudulent crimes and has recently launched SAFER (Safe Advice for Employment and Recruitment). This is a non profit making body formed in conjunction with the regulatory body, the REC, and the London Metropolitan police. It's fair to say that they will have a tough task ahead of them and as identity theft is so lucrative my fear is that the scamsters will always be two steps ahead.
Unfortunately though I foresee fraudsters using job boards as the basis to choose their 'marks' more and more over the coming years. With the economic downturn the cost of buying access to job boards is reducing, the desire for job boards to acquire new clients and their revenue is increasing and unfortunately some boards may not undertake the due diligence that they once did in limiting who and for what reason, someone buys access to their CV databases. That, compounded by more and more candidates searching for jobs, I can sadly see the issue escalating.
Ultimately it is your responsibility to protect yourself against identity theft and to lessen your exposure to risk as much as you possibly can. Hopefully this article has given you some ideas to protect yourself when searching for jobs online, and in the words of Nick Owen, don't have nightmares!


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