text:
Paying for College
Paying for College
The Military offers many educational benefits that service members can take advantage of during or after service. From financial aid and college funds to programs that convert military training into college credit, there have never been more ways for service members to further their education.
Tuition Assistance
Post-9/11 GI Bill
College Fund Programs
Loan Repayment Programs
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
Testing Programs
Tuition Assistance (link)
The rising cost of tuition can be hard to manage, but the Military's Tuition Assistance Program provides service members the opportunity to enroll in courses at accredited colleges, universities, junior colleges and vocational-technical schools. Each Service has unique programs that can help with tuition for anything from professional certifications to a graduate degree. To qualify, there are usually conditional requirements – such as having a minimum time remaining on your service contract and a cap on credit hours (or dollars) per year. Some programs, such as the Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, also require that you attend a school from a designated list.
Tuition Assistance pays for up to 100 percent of the cost of tuition or expenses, up to a maximum of $250 per credit and a personal maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year per student. This program is the same for full-time-duty members in all Military Services. Selected Reserve and National Guard units also offer Tuition Assistance Programs, although the benefits may vary from the Active Duty's program.
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (link)
The Post-9/11 GI Bill became effective on Aug. 1, 2009, and has the most comprehensive education benefits package since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. Veterans who have served after Sept. 10, 2001, with at least 90 days of continuous service, are eligible. The Post-9/11 GI Bill also gives Reserve and Guard members who have been activated for more than 90 days since 9/11 access to the same benefits as their active-duty counterparts.
As of Aug. 1, 2011, the Post-9/11 GI Bill will now pay all public school in-state tuition and fees. The full benefit amount an individual can receive is calculated from these numbers:
- Tuition and fees payment (not to exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees in each state)
- Living stipend (equivalent to basic housing allowance in that ZIP code for an E-5 with dependents)
- Allowance for books and supplies ($1,000 per year)
The actual benefit amount will vary based on an individual's total length of service. For example, those who have served at least 36 months or 30 continuous days prior to discharge for a service-connected disability can get maximum tuition and fees, a monthly housing stipend and an annual stipend for books and supplies. Those who have served at least 90 days, but less than six months, receive 40 percent of the maximum benefit. These benefits are payable for up to 15 years following a member's honorable discharge or retirement from service.
Another aspect of the Post-9/11 GI Bill is the Yellow Ribbon Program. Colleges and universities that participate in this program contribute additional funds toward educational costs that exceed the maximums allowed by the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Institutions may set the amount they wish to contribute, which is matched by Veterans Affairs. This can be very beneficial for students at private colleges and universities, graduate programs or those attending with out-of-state status.
View a list of institutions that participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program
The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers service members the ability to share educational benefits with family members. In exchange for an additional service commitment, a service member may be able to transfer all or part of his or her earned benefits to spouses and children (including stepchildren). This is a first for the GI Bill and opens up new opportunities for service members and their families.
For examples and maximum allowances state-by-state, visit the Veterans Affairs GI Bill site or speak with a recruiter.
College Fund Programs (link)
College Fund Programs (also known as the GI Bill "kicker") offer an additional amount of money that can be added to the Post-9/11 GI Bill. With the exception of the Navy and Air Force, each Service branch has College Fund Programs; however, the incentives and amount received vary with each branch. College Fund Programs are offered to service members when they first join the Military. Two mandatory qualifications are you must have a high school diploma and you must be enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Depending on your Service, test scores and occupation, there may also be additional requirements. Talk to a recruiter to find out if you are eligible and to ask for an application.
The Air Force doesn't have a College Fund Program, but it does have a community college (see below).
Loan Repayment Programs (link)
The Army and Navy offer loan repayment programs that help enlisted personnel pay off college loans accrued prior to service. While each program has unique processes and requirements, they're all enlistment incentives designed to help recent college graduates manage education debt.
Army: In the full-time-duty Army, Soldiers can qualify to have their loans repaid by the Military at the rate of one-third of the loan for each year of full-time duty served (maximum loan repayment is $65,000). The Army even helps Soldiers pay off student loans they've taken out, provided they attended schools on approved Perkins, Stafford or other Department of Education guaranteed student loans.
Learn more about Army Loan Repayment Programs
Navy: In the full-time-duty Navy, a $65,000 Loan Repayment Program is also available. Qualifications include no prior military service, a high school diploma and a loan guaranteed under the Higher Education Act of 1965. If an individual does qualify, either of these programs is a great way to get out of debt!
Learn more about Navy Loan Repayment Programs
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) (link)
The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is an accredited two-year college open to enlisted Air Force men and women. CCAF offers nearly 70 different associate degree programs in many scientific and technical fields including computer science technology, avionic systems technology, air and space operations technology, allied health sciences, paralegal studies, information management and more.
Every CCAF degree requires courses in the service member's technical job specialty, leadership/management/military studies, general education and physical education. Service members can accumulate credits while on Active Duty at Air Force technical training schools and when they enroll in colleges near their duty stations that offer accredited courses. Enlisted members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are also eligible to participate in CCAF. CCAF also awards credit for exams offered by the testing programs listed below.
Learn more about the CCAF
Testing Programs (link)
The Military administers thousands of academic exams to service members each year. These tests can earn service members college credit for skills acquired during military training and operations and are available to all active-duty, Reserve and Guard personnel. The testing is available at a discount and is divided into the following:
- College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) General Exams: Each exam measures the knowledge presumably gained during the first two years in college.
- CLEP Subject Exams: For every one of these timed, computer-based exams that a service member passes, he or she generally receives three hours of college credit (six or 12 hours are possible in some situations).
More about the CLEP Testing Programs
- DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST): Passing a DSST exam also earns service members college credit. DANTES has no time limit and is a paper-based test.
- Excelsior College Exams (ECE): Excelsior College (formerly known as Regents College) is a "virtual university" that counts many military personnel among its worldwide graduates. Excelsior College Exams are accepted for college credit by hundreds of colleges and universities.
More about Excelsior College Exams
As of Aug. 1, 2011, service members can receive reimbursement for some licensing and certification exams, and they can also be reimbursed for fees related to the SAT, LSAT, ACT and other college and graduate school entrance tests.
Paying for College Videos
Paying for College Videos
Get an inside look at Paying for College with selections from our Paying for College Videos collection.
Earning a DegreeFind out from service members how joining the Military can help you pay for school and the different ways you can earn a degree.
Inside the NUPOC ProgramThe Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program is an excellent option for students who are interested in math or engineering.
Army National Guard Education SupportArmy National Guard service members explain how joining the National Guard can help pay for your education.
Schedule a meeting with a recruiter and learn what to expect from your visit.
Get a complimentary DVD and magazine, plus additional information from each Service, sent to your home.
View answers to commonly asked questions about the Military.
Further Exploration
You've finished your journey and seen all the Military offers. Continue your exploration with hundreds of Joining, Training, Living & Working videos.


text:
With a rich history encompassing over 175 years, RIT invites students, employers, companies, parents, and alumni to learn more about our dynamic academic programs and our ever-changing campus.
Learn how RIT began as a community resource and grew into one of the nation's largest private institutions. Take a virtual tour of campus. Investigate the many centers where academics and industry meet to solve problems. Explore Rochester, NY. Get directions for a campus visit. These pages are a resource for our visitors to understand more about our university and the many connections we have to communities around the world.

subset: commoncrawl


text: CCTV footage is often seen to be decisive – an authoritative and objective witness that can tell us 'what really happened'. AAP/Joe Castro October 23, 2016 Does CCTV footage help or hinder the reduction of violence against women? Caitlin Overington, University of Melbourne While potentially helpful in resolving extraordinary cases, an over-reliance on CCTV images to tell 'the truth' risks perpetuating certain myths regarding violence against women.


text:
Sketchnotes 101 is a series of posts made by Core 77 that helps you in learning how to sketch and take notes.
It explores the application of visual thinking tools in the worlds of design and creative thinking.
The recent rise of the "visual thinking" movement in business borrows from the natural ways designers work—using sketches to explore and express ideas, manipulating complex systems of thoughts on sticky notes, and using rough visuals to make sense of the world. Humans are, of course, wired to be visual thinkers from birth, so it's only natural that people are attracted to these tools, and the power they have to help solve problems and explore opportunities.
We found that terrific.
Sketchnoting is a true art that deserves a lot of practice and explanations. This could be a great source to start experiencing it and to create a good base for your skills.
Hope you'll find this as a touch base to start new projects or just to get new inspirations.


text:
Mere Gully Mein Song From Gully Boy Out Now
Total Dhamaal Trailer Is Finally Here!
Underrated Bollywood Movies From The Past
Why Cheat India Review And First Day Box Office Expectations
The Best Of Sidharth Malhotra, On His Birthday
Biopics To Look Forward This Year
First Look Posters Which Hit The Mark
Irrfan Khan's Birthday – Looking At The Actor's Best Performances
Top 5 Onscreen Bollywood Pairs In 2019
Top 5 Bollywood Actresses Of 2018
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, Ishq Mitha Song Out Now!
Apna Time Aayega, Gully Boy First Song Out!
Gully Boy Trailer Released
The Accidental Prime Minister Review And First Day Expectations
Uri: The Surgical Strike Review And First Day Expectations
Simmba Review And First Day Box Office Expectations
Zero Review And First Day Box Office Expectations
Remember the Pyaar Ka Punchnama series? The director of the series, Luv Ranjan, just dropped the trailer and it is everything you could expect it from...


text:
FOX Business: Capitalism Lives Here
Continue Reading Below
After rallying early in the day, the markets slid far into negative territory in afternoon action as malaise set in across Wall Street.
Today's Markets
As of 3:05 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 115 points, or 0.79%, to 15007, the S&P 500 dipped 12.3 points, or 0.75%, to 1614 and the Nasdsaq Composite slumped 32.6 points, or 0.95%, to 3404.
The markets took a steep drop on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 tumbling 1%, as traders once again began to fret about how long central bank easing can last. The markets initially bounced back, with the Dow rallying more than 100 points. However, the rally lost steam by mid-morning, with stocks extending the selloff from the prior day.
The losses were broad, with cyclicals like consumer discretionary and financial shares, and defensive stocks like utilities all taking a beating. Consumer staples and materials generally fared the best.
Traders generally pinned the move lower on a general feeling of malaise: "I think overall, its just more of the weakness that's seeped into global equity markets of late," Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist with BTIG said.
A round of data on the eurozone manufacturing sector came in slightly weaker than economists expected. Industrial production across the struggling currency bloc was flat in April, compared to forecasts that it would tick up 0.4%.
The only U.S. data release comes in the afternoon, from the Treasury Department. The U.S. federal budget deficit is forecast to have narrowed to $110 billion in May from $124.6 billion the month prior.
On the corporate front, Apollo Tyres said it would buy Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE:CTB) for $35 a share in cash in a roughly $2.5 billion deal. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) settled with Teva Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharmaceuticals for $2.15 billion over a patent-infringement claim.
Energy futures pushed higher despite a bearish weekly inventory report from the Energy Department. The report showed crude inventories swelling 2.5 million barrels, compared to expectations of a 400,000-barrel draw. The benchmark U.S. crude oil contract rose 13 cents, or 0.14%, to $95.50 a barrel. Wholesale New York Harbor gasoline dipped 0.2% to $2.817 a gallon. In metals, gold was little changed at $1,377 a troy ounce.
Foreign Markets
The Euro Stoxx rose 0.59% to 2699, the English FTSE 100 climbed 0.36% to 6363 and the German DAX edged up 0.07% to 8228.
In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 tilted lower by 0.21% to 13289 and the Chinese Hang Seng sold off 1.2% to 21355.


text:
For close to 30 years, USAID and the people of Madagascar have worked together to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity, protect natural resources, and expand opportunities for Malagasy people, and generate economic growth.
But none of this has been easy.
Madagascar has experienced devastating natural disasters… political upheavals… and grave economic crises that seriously challenge progress. By expanding access to basic, life-saving, quality health care for the most vulnerable people and addressing chronic food insecurity, the American people, through USAID, remain committed to helping millions of Malagasy people.
Last updated: December 19, 2018


text:
|2010-09-07, 18:43
|Link #7101
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Personally, I rather like observing how Nagi and Hayate adjust to their new life. It's a refreshing change from the (overcooked, IMHO) drama of the Athena arc. I admit the comedy is a little low key -- maybe Hata needs to regain his comic footing. On the other hand, maybe the low key comedy is deliberate and the story is building up to another drama (what with Nagi screaming Luca's name and all).
I'm usually indifferent to Hina, but her constant (w)angst over Hayate is IMHO starting to become monotonously annoying and annoyingly monotonous. On the other hand, it certainly makes her sudden departure in chapter 284 all the more sweet! It's a great "Take that!" moment.
|2010-09-07, 19:00
|Link #7102
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
At the same time, things are starting to pick up again.
I imagine it'll still pick up when there's more to discuss, though.
|2010-09-07, 20:20
|Link #7104
*boot to the head*
It was the drama of the manga and the length of the storyline that brought it. The character seemed to be a factor only when she decided to drop out of the story that fans seemed to think it would never return to that level and vanished.
As for the Hina-tan plotline, I find it rather implausible that anything would have had that drastic an effect on her short of being outright rejected by Hayate (and the other girls would probably stand on her side of the line if it ever came to that).
|2010-09-08, 00:09
|Link #7105
Join Date: Aug 2009
Broadly, you could say that it was because of the storyline that the "manga" had or the drama that the author created; but, more specifically, it was because of the "character" that the events followed that established the "storyline/drama" that give us the opportunity for the discussions. Like you said, it could have centered around Hayate and Nagi or anyone else, but I think their "story" (or anyone else's) wasn't just that intrigue enough yet compare to Athena's, and they have been together since the manga started for a much longer period of time.
If it was the "drama of the manga" (not that I agree) that have been lagging which indicates that Hata is incompetence to make another great drama before and after Athena's arc, I guess he couldn't make a great plot out of any other character (yet?) besides Athena. So, it was still Athena that made the thread rolling. ^.^
|2010-09-08, 04:46
|Link #7106
Are you a lolicon? :3
Join Date: Aug 2009
Yo, zod. Haven't seen ya in ages. How ya doin'? =)
Well, that's.... interesting?
I doubt that HnG could ever go in that direction. To be so Hina centered, or whatnot, and 'sides that, Hina doesn't seem as such a weak character for that even to happen.
Why would she leave everyone for her parents without them first explaining anything? Hina is one of the lifelines of HnG. Certainly a Hina centered arc could bring more popularity to it, but Hata did say that he hates overly dramatic things, though he did do that whole Athena thing.
Eh, it's all just so random...
There are far better choices she could have chosen instead of just leaping with her parents. And if Yukiji knew about the truth of why they were abandoned, she could have easily told her instead of letting her leave with such horrible parents, or whatnot. I'm assuming that the truth is bad here, and that her parents are lower than dog shit, but Hina doesn't remember them as such, and nor does Yukiji. Though I'll admit, Yukiji could be lying about it, and Hina's memories could be a tad jumbled up, but that would be... far fetched...
Well, whatever. We could debate more on this when the time comes.
By the way, the raws of 287 are out on LLHayate's blog. Just Google that to find them.
|2010-09-08, 13:34
|Link #7107
Simple Mage
Join Date: Apr 2010
Well....It looks like the comedy is back in HnG....
Personally, I loved the drama arcs of this series (specially Athena's), but the truth is that HnG is a comedy series in its nucleus...
I dont know why, but I think mikado will make appearence in this arc xD
|2010-09-09, 04:42
|Link #7108
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
I know that Hina isn't such a weak character, but from what we've seen from Hina's birthday arc, it is not to say that she isn't breakable. She is also weak when it comes to height, so maybe she might have a soft spot for her parents also.
Spoiler for also:
edit: I still don't see Hata ending the manga without introducing Hina's parents in more depth, neither without a follow-up or touch-up of Hayate's parents.
edit 2: If I remember correctly, and if I am not wrong here, I remember Hata saying something about how he had the idea of his manga to be originally centered around Hina. Don't know if that was true, and don't remember where I got the info/idea from also.
Last edited by Trans-Fat; 2010-09-09 at 05:01.
|2010-09-09, 06:43
|Link #7109
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Still, from what he said in Yukiji's profile, it seemed the emphasis was on Yukiji's efforts to pay off the debts and their eventual adoption, so I don't really think there will be a story about Hina's parents coming back. Hina's story is more about letting go of what happened in the past and being happy with what she has, anyway.
Last edited by madmac; 2010-09-09 at 07:19.
|2010-09-09, 11:30
|Link #7110
*boot to the head*
If anything happens in the future with Hina-tan and Yukiji's parents, I think it would involve their adopted parents as well, since (at least) Mr. Katsura knows them through having been Yukiji's teacher, and Mrs. Katsura would probably know them as well.
I also don't see Hina-tan ever willing to leave everyone behind. Miki and the rest of the trio helped her to grow into the strong individual we know her as, Hayate let her know that it's alright to love someone, and if nothing else, there's the school connection. I don't believe it's a simple solution for the student body president to suddenly vanish without causing an uproar, and she's also very popular, and she knows it.
She wouldn't be able to leave that all behind, even if she were forced into it somehow.
|2010-09-09, 20:24
|Link #7112
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
It's been out a while, I don't think you really need spoilers...
Nagi's "...Get...OUT." moment was my favorite part of the chapter.
Lots to speculate on with Yozoro there. Whatever she wants, Hayate evidently wasn't the target. She was prepared enough to bring the Gundam model but she seemed taken aback by how pissed off Nagi was. Whoever hired her doesn't know much about Nagi's crush, I don't think.
Also, she seemed to think Hayate was the biggest problem, so she's probably relentlessly hitting on him as a way of keeping him off guard or just distracting everyone from her real motive. There's at least 50/50 odds she'll end up falling for him anyway, though.
|2010-09-10, 03:58
|Link #7114
Are you a lolicon? :3
Join Date: Aug 2009
No idea, UC. I skimmed through it real fast.
I don't think she'd leave with her parents regardless of the situation. She isn't someone who'd just leave everything and everyone behind for her personal gain. She was with her real parents until the age of.... 4-6? Now she's 16, and she's been with her adopted parents for much longer. They've perfectly adapted to each other by now, and like bastion said, they'd also have a say in this. After all, Hina & Yukiji are now legitimate children of the Katsura household.
'Sides that, she wouldn't leave all of her duties and friends behind. I just don't see that, no matter how much you sugar coat it.
Anyways, that's that. I've got nothing else to add on the matter. Hata will probably do an arc involving Hina's real parents, and it might be surprisingly good and unexpected. Like, it's in the middle of some minor arc, and suddenly they appear and completely mess everything up.
We'll see... for now, it's all about Luca, Yozora, their new home, and a foreshadowed loss in a manga contest.
In the priest's situation, I'd go and stalk her around. She did mention many spiritual - like things, though if a ghost can go through other people's homes & walls, it shouldn't really be that troublesome to follow her, as long as he keeps his distance. Though, she might be able to set up some kind of barrier trap, or whatnot...
I wonder who's she working for.
It's either Mikado, Aika, Luca (might be friends), or some other Sanzen'in family member. Perhaps their motives are completely off. Maybe they're just interested in the house itself. Like some kind of thieves after buried treasure, or whatnot. It's way too early to say...
|2010-09-10, 15:03
|Link #7115
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: CH aka Chocaholic Heaven
Age: 35
I'd say enough hints were given at the beginning of the arc for an urban redevelopment scheme.
The introducing color pages with the high rise.
Hayate commenting that the area is well located, and expressing surprise at all those old wooden houses.
Yukariko's and the cat's promise.
|2010-09-15, 10:40
|Link #7117
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
|2010-09-16, 01:22
|Link #7118
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
seriously lately the chapters are not that fun especially when its all about Nagi centric >___< last time with Hina and the coffe shop was fun to see..... even last chapter with the new girl was good to watch too...
but now again full nagi chapter <yawn...> nothing really happens... for me kinda nagi spreads the boredom.... when other girls are in it its more fun to watch
well currently the situation with Nagi is soooo clear that we can tell what will happen next..... as for next chapter I see that no one likes and understands that nagi's manga... nagi runs away with tears and gets depressed about her whole plan.... later she decides to draw doujin-style....here Luca appears as a rival to her... so nagis story will get the parts of her improveing her drawing skills to beat luca
so nagi's situation is kinda clear already so its not that interesting or funny...its kinda predictible on her case...... other thing is about other girls Hina, Athena, Nashizawa, Maria or even the new girl from past chapter.... we cant say what will happen with them and where it heads to...
kinda Nagi's whole chapter centric is (at least for me) boring.... I prefer other girls on the screen as they give more fun (like frustrated Hina... or clingy new girl...)
Last edited by zibi88; 2010-09-16 at 05:00.
|2010-09-16, 07:43
|Link #7119
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Eh, I like Nagi-centric chapters. And Hina has gotten especially tedious for me because nothing ever happens. Nagi at least gets a bit of character growth here and there and the stuff she does actually matters to the plot. Well, I 'll amend that a bit. I'm fine with serious Hina. "Zany love interest" Hina is really, really, tired.
Still, this was a bit of a story-grinding chapter rather then a zany one. I'm glad Ayumu came along too, I was worried she was going to get left out of this arc completely after her birthday.
Last edited by madmac; 2010-09-16 at 08:05.
|2010-09-16, 08:32
|Link #7120
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Hamburg
Age: 49
I've got to say that I'm more on the "Nagi-centric chapters are boring" side, but with the Hina chapters, I fully agree with madmac. And that even though I am a rabid Hina shipper.
It's annoying me how Hata has been reducing her to a comedic sidekick lately. It's not really characteristic for her either - in the past, she has struggled with obstacles, but she overcame them, eventually. Like grappling with her own feelings until realizing the truth. Like fighting to apologize to Ayumu, until succeeding and becoming closer friends. Like her stepping back from confessing to save him and Athena.
Now, her inability to deal with her feelings is making her feel stagnant. Storywise, I understand why Hata can't let her act on her interest, but just leaving Hina to rot before the door she must not open is annoying. I'd rather have her drop it and become the usual take-charge savior of justice WITHOUT an interest in Hayate than more of the "at night in a cafe" chapters which only play on the misunderstandings.
|comedy, shounen
|Thread Tools


text:
The primary aim of this mod is to get away from the current gameplay which for the most part involves spamming tanks. We are introducing gameplay that requires, scouting and using a variety of units to be successful. Tanks are not the do-all units anymore, instead you need artillery units to take out defenses, tanks to take out artillery units, air units to take out the tanks, and AA units to take out air units. It's basically bringing Rock-Paper-Scissors to the game which we believe makes it more challenging and interesting. We're also making the factions' abilities exclusive. By that we mean only Nod use mines (so no APC mine drops) and they are also the only ones that use cloaking technology. The same applies for GDI who use more EMP now etc. We think this better defines the play styles of the factions so that you aren't just playing each faction more or less the same way.
Was a realy nice mod. Even though you could still just spam a single unit type against another base and win easily, it was still nice with other things that the mod adds.


text:
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
Vincent J. Miller, Ph.D., the Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture at the University of Dayton, will deliver an address on "The Church and Work for Justice in the World: From Vatican II to Today" at Niagara University's Alumni Chapel on March 20 at 5:30 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public.
Miller was appointed as the first Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture in 2009. He is an expert on religion and politics, religion and consumer culture, the U.S. Catholic Church's involvement in politics and public policy, social justice, and the moral consequences of budgetary policies. He is author of "Consuming Religion: Christian Faith and Practice in a Consumer Culture," and is currently working on a book on the effect of globalization on religious belief. Formerly of Georgetown University, Miller has been widely sought for his comments on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the global financial crisis, Catholic social teaching and the federal budget's impact on the poor.
Miller has been interviewed by Fox News ("The O'Reilly Factor"), The New York Times, The Associated Press, The Washington Post, National Catholic Reporter, Catholic News Service and Religion News Service.
The speech is part of the Henry and Grace McNulty Lecture Series on Religion in the Modern World, presented annually at Niagara University to address issues related to social justice and interreligious dialogue. The series was established by the late Rev. Thomas P. McGourty, C.M., a professor of religious studies at NU, in memory of his late aunt and uncle.
For more information on Miller's lecture, contact Niagara University's department of religious studies at 716-286-8460 or [email protected].


text:
|Click Here to Login
« A name for King Mohammed and Lalla Salma's second baby | King Mohammed VI Current Events 1: September 2003 - December 2007 »
Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.
» More about our Communities
Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.
» More about our Marine Communities


text:
This wedding is one of favorites, absolutely gorgeous!
The bride obviously has great style and the photos by Gabriel Ryan photography caught every beautiful detail.
We love the vintage feel, from the rustic chandeliers in the tent to the cut glass candle holders every little detail was thought out. And what a fabulous color combo of poppy and peach with champagne accents! Everything came together to create the most charming, rustic, yet elegant wedding.
The Event was catered and run by Colette's Events, and the Cakes & Sweets were from Colette's Cake Goddess


text:
The art that Forest Andrews so loved will surround him as he is laid to rest.
Friends will paint the casket bearing Forest, 18, who died on Friday in a skateboarding accident.
"It's a tribute, to somehow recognize somebody's life this way," said Jesse Larvick, a friend and mentor to Forest.
"It's one of those sweet things, going back to his artistic roots; his casket will be as plain as can be, and his friends will paint it," Larvick said.
"He had such good friends and they all knew he was an artist and musician, and for them to try to paint something he'll be laid to rest in is powerful for them."
Forest died Friday just before 2 p.m. on a steep street in downtown Hood River while riding his longboard (see page A10 for related story).
The tragedy is the believed to be the first involving a pedestrian in 11 years in the city of Hood River.
Forest's name appears on page B14 among those Hood River Valley High School students recognized for their art work. Forest painted, took photographs, played the drums and was active in his church. His long-term plans involved attending art school, said Larvick, formerly youth pastor at Hood River Alliance Church, which Forest attended with his family.
"He was always smiling. He was a sweet guy, not a mean bone in his body; someone who helped others and wanted to go on helping others," Larvick said.
"He had a big heart," Larvick said. "He wanted to serve people and do something outside of himself.
"This whole past year, he gave his time every week volunteering with the middle school group," Larvick said, noting he was "a huge help" to youth pastor Catherine Davis.
Forest and his sister, Ahnauna, were planning to go to Thailand this month on an Alliance youth mission trip (details below).
Forest's death stunned the Hood River community and draped a somber mood over Friday's high school graduation.
Andrews would have received his diploma with 285 of his classmates and then headed to Thailand on the church youth mission.
Forest is the son of Mike and Erin Andrews of Parkdale. A celebration of Forest's life is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at Hood River Alliance Church, where Forest regularly helped his father and others work the sound system for worships and events.
On Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., a viewing is planned for friends and youth group members at White Salmon's Gardner Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements. (A full obituary is planned for a future Hood River News.)
A long moment of silence was held for Forest in the HRVHS commencement ceremony Friday. Forest's friend Sam Lee carried a longboard bearing Forest's photo, and students placed flowers by the longboard during the ceremony.
(See page B1 Kaleidoscope for a photo and more coverage.)
Larvick said Forest "was always happy," and he and family members see his smile in every photo.
"We've been going through all the family photos in preparation for the service and it's therapeutic in a way; you go through them and every single one of them he's smiling."
Larvick said "time spent together" is proving the best possible therapy for friends and family who are dealing with the loss.
"The house is consistently full of people, and that's the way they love it right now. There really aren't (any words to say); to me it's senseless," Larvick said of Forest's death. "None of it takes away the loss.
"In terms of what's being said to his friends, it's mainly just watching them band together, spending time in his bedroom," Larvick said. "His friends have been sleeping in his room. The kids are just being together; it's beautiful."
Larvick said Scripture is helping Mike and Erin at this time, and speaking as a close family friend, he admired the quality of their quiet grieving.
"Really, it's just spending time, enjoying his memory; definitely spiritually for us, his Dad has been clinging to the scripture of Jesus Christ, hanging on the cross next to a thief, and he tells him, 'I promise you today you'll be with me in paradise.' That's been comforting for the family.
"They are a sight to behold; they've been really great."
Forest and his sister, Ahnauna, were raising the $2,000 they would each need for a mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. They planned to leave June 22 for the two-week trip.
Forest and Ahnauna wrote in a fundraising letter this month "We will be with a team of 24, helping to build an orphanage for girls who are at high risk for being sold into the sex trade in Thailand.
"We will be working with an organization called Remember Nhu.
"We are so excited to have this chance to go to Thailand and help provide a safe place for these young girls. We are sure our lives will also be changed in the process; it is so easy to forget how privileged we are here at home. It is also easy to get caught up in our own lives and forget the struggles that many people have to deal with every day."
Comments are subject to moderator review and may not appear immediately on the site. A user's first several comments must be manually approved by a moderator.
Please read our commenting policy before posting.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)


text:
Emily Bazelon, author of "Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy," answered questions recently in an online chat. Here is an edited excerpt:
Q: How can a parent of a young child (age 5-6) stop bullying before it starts without being all helicopter-y about it? As the mom of a young son, I want to jump in when he's having issues with his friends but feel like I need to let him figure it out.
A: When your kid is in tears, of course you should comfort him. But before you do more � i.e., intercede on his behalf � try to figure out if this is a pattern, and if he's really being made miserable. Because you're right, it's so important for kids to figure out how to handle conflict and overcome adversity.
If you do think your kid is being bullied, ask him to help come up with strategies for dealing with it. The key to resilience is knowing that you can work something out on your own � believing in yourself to come through a bad situation. If your kid helps solve his own problem, you've made him better off while also increasing his capacity for resilience and his sense of his own competency.
Q: Have social media made bullying easier and more culturally acceptable (compared with physical bullying) among adolescents and teens?
A: Social media have made bullying feel more prevalent to kids. Instead of going home after school and getting a break, they get drawn into following threads about themselves online. It's also changed bullying for kids who do it � without face-to-face feedback, kids may be harsher and meaner online than they are in person.
Q: My 9-year-old daughter is on Instagram. It's completely open to us, and she knows it. She hands it over to us whenever we ask.
Obviously, all the controls are in place so that no one besides her friends are seeing the pictures (mainly of our pets and funny things she sees on commercials). When I look through her feed every day, I can't believe how many pictures these little girls post of themselves. I don't know why I find this so disturbing, but I do.
A: First off, good for you for scrolling through her feed every day. I have to say, though, that I also find this troubling, and here's why.
The site is habituating your daughter and her friends to giving up their own privacy. The kind of widespread sharing they're doing is exactly how Instagram and Facebook � which owns Instagram � make money. Facebook's business model is based on users sharing as much information as possible.
Your daughter's photos sound totally innocent, but is it a good idea for her to grow up thinking that every moment is fodder for photos broadcast over a network? Just asking.
Q: I find myself battling the "my friends are doing it" argument constantly. Considering how the world has become so socially digital, how do we safely prepare our kids without holding them back?
A: Go step by step. When your fourth-grader tells you that everyone has an iPhone, that's not true, and even if it is, who cares?
The question is: Is she ready to handle it?
With my own kids, our strategy has been to delay and then set limits. So my older son got a phone when he started a new school last fall for seventh grade, but we got him a dumb phone � no Internet and no camera. And at night it charges downstairs while he sleeps upstairs.
Q: What kinds of things should parents teach their children to help them "play nicely" with their friends online?
A: Think about what impact your writing could have in the same way that you would if the other person were standing in front of you.
Remember that online interactions are harder to interpret because there's no tone of voice and no physical cues. So you should actually be more careful when writing than you would be if you were talking.


text:
You haven't seen flying, swimming, and fighting robots like these before. The Department of Defense is expanding its robotics research with new initiatives to develop machines that can drive, climb, extinguish fires, or perform other automated tasks. The ultimate goal includes using robots in dangerous situations that would otherwise put U.S. soldiers at risk.
In two recent developments, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) launched a "grand challenge" for robot builders, and the Naval Research Laboratory opened its Laboratory for Autonomous Systems Research (LASR), which will focus on cutting-edge research in robotics and autonomous systems.
DARPA is offering a $2 million prize to build a robot capable of using human tools and navigating disaster-response scenarios. Contestants' robots will be required to travel across rubble, remove debris from a blocked entryway, and climb a ladder, for example. A humanoid form isn't required in the challenge, but DARPA does plan to provide a hardware platform with arms, legs, torso, and head to some entrants.
A previous DARPA challenge produced several automobiles that were capable of driving themselves. And a four-legged robot called Cheetah, developed by Boston Dynamics with DARPA funding, recently achieved a galloping speed of up to 18 miles per hour, a new record for legged robots.
The new Naval Research Laboratory facility will be used to develop robots for use by the Navy, Marines, and other branches of the DOD. Its work is consistent with the National Robotics Initiative, a federal effort to develop robots to help solve problems in defense, space, health, and manufacturing.
The U.S. military has been working on humanoid robots for years. Students at Virginia Tech College of Engineering's Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa), with funding from DARPA, produced CHARLi. The human-looking, five-foot-tall robot can walk upright.
In many cases, military robots have applications outside of the battlefield. Last year, CHARLi helped Virginia Tech take home the gold from the Robocup soccer tournament in Istanbul.
Take a look at the other futuristic robots en route.
Image credit: RoMeLa


text:
Have you been watching the Giro d'Italia and wondering what it's like to experience a Grand Tour in person? Then don't miss your chance to see the action up close and personal with a once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience, through our partnership with premiere bicycling tour operator, Europeds!
We're proud to offer exclusive access to the 2011 Europeds Tour Trip, a dream trip for any cyclist. The 7 day/6 night trip includes five nights on the summit of the fabled Alpe d'Huez, the chance to watch three action-packed Tour stages in person, along with the opportunity to go on some of the most breathtaking bike rides you'll ever experience.
To give you more insight into the trip, we've put together a little Q&A with the head of Europeds, David Martin, a man who knows his cycling and his French cuisine!
How long have you worked for/run Europeds?
I've worked at Europeds since 1996. I started as a guide, working primarily in France. In 2000, I bought the company and transitioned to more managing than guiding.
How many times have you been to the Tour?
I've been to the Tour de France around 14 times. This year (2011) will be my 12th year of guiding trips to the Tour.
What's your favorite part of leading trips to the Tour?
To be honest, the best part about leading trips to the Tour is being able to be at the Tour. It's just the greatest and craziest sporting event ever. The atmosphere, the mix of cultures and the drama that always unfolds makes it an event like no other.
I take pride though in being able to offer people a unique glimpse into this great event. Throughout the years I've learned how to best design and operate a Tour trip. The most important aspect starts with the hotels. Once you've secured the accommodations in a great spot, the rest is pretty easy. For this year's Tour trip for Performance, we've got the best hotel location possible – literally at the top of the Alpe d'Huez. We'll be there for 5 nights and we'll ride every beautiful road within reach. That's the best part about leading a Tour trip!
What's it like riding in the Alps? Have you got a favorite ride from the Tour trip?
Riding in the Alps is the best thing in the world if you're a cyclist. The beauty and magnitude of the climbs make it just breathtaking. On the upcoming Tour trip for Performance Bikes I've put together an amazing itinerary that focuses not only on some of the classic and well-known climbs, but also some lesser known yet equally as beautiful roads. We'll get the chance to ride up the Galibier early in the morning of July 21st, the Galibier stage.
At the Alpe d'Huez, you are surrounded by all of the classic Tour de France climbs such as Galibier, Lauteret, Glandon, and the Izoard. My favorite rides, however, are probably some of the lesser known climbs. Although some would argue that the Pyrenees are prettier, the Alps are more intense and the climbs are steeper.
One of the more beautiful roads in the area, and one that many people don't know about is the road that goes out the back of the Alpe d'Huez. It is called Col de Sarenne. It is the most breathtaking road you will ever ride. Seriously. It is not to be ridden if you are scared of heights.
Besides the Col de Sarenne, there are a couple of other rides that are my favorite in the area, and we'll ride them both on the Performance Tour trip. I think my favorite ride is probably this great out and back ride up to a very small village called La Berarde. It's very cool to start the morning off with a 20 minute downhill ride off of the Alpe d'Huez. Once in the village of Bourg d'Oisans below, it's a classic, gradual climb up to La Berarde where you can get a great meal in a small café on the side of the road. The cruise back down to the bottom of the Alpe d'Huez climb is world class, then the pain begins. The total distance for the day is about 55 miles.
What's it like being on top of Alpe d'Huez on race day?
It's really hard to explain what it is like at the Alpe d'Huez on race day. Think mayhem. It is one of the more exciting days you will ever experience. The energy is palpable. This year, we will most likely see between ½ million and 1 million people on the switchbacks and on the route. Being at the top, as you wait for the riders to arrive is like being at the center of the universe. This year, on July 22nd, we'll wake up and take the day off of riding as we'll let the pros do the riding today. Most people will probably choose to walk down the switchbacks and find a place on the hill while others will simply walk the short distance to the finish line and stake out a place among the crowds.
Have you got any favorite local food or wine specialties?
When you're in the Alps, you have to eat Fondue. There are tons of choices for delicious, hearty Alpine cuisine. Another local favorite is a dish called "Tartiflette" – which is a gratin filled with potatoes, onions, bacon and cheese of course. Great riding food.
In terms of wine, the Alps aren't really known for their wine, but my favorite red wine comes from the Cotes du Rhone, which is nearby. Many of the cyclists on the Tour trip tend to like beer too, but there is never a shortage of quality red wine.
Who's your pick to win this year's Tour?
Tough question. Much probably depends on whether or not Contador will be present, but even if he is, I suspect we could see a dark horse emerge. I'd like to say Chris Horner as he's one of my favorite riders, but Andy Schleck is probably a good pick too. OK – truth be told, I have no idea. You'll have to come and see for yourself.
Don't miss your chance for the trip of a lifetime. Book your spot on the 2011 Europeds Tour Trip today!


text:
Billy The Kid: American Experience
|Episode Description
|Monday, Feb 17, 2014 - 2:00 AM
This is a story of a child born to impoverished Irish immigrants, who leads a hardscrabble, itinerant life, coming of age in a lawless corner of New Mexico. An Irish immigrant ring controls all money-making endeavors, with the Mexican population frequently cheated out of property. Henry McCarty, known as Billy the Kid, is ensnared in a centuries-old Irish-English conflict on the plains of the Southwest. G
Mountain Time
|More Billy The Kid: American Experience on IDAHO (MT)
Monday, Feb 17, 2014 - 2:00 AM


text:
Singapore Linked to Global Soccer-Fixing Probe
European authorities investigate an international criminal syndicate alleged to have fixed soccer matches around the world from its base in Singapore. The WSJ's Chun Han Wong has the details.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
I ... the the ... the match fixing scandal that has gripped the world has now come to Singapore ... where the small city state has allegedly had a role ... in helping fix the matches with me to discuss this is ten Hanlong ... reporter for The Wall Street Journal Imagine ceasefire is in Singapore ... thanks for joining us Canon law ... so tell me why is the focus now on Singapore and what role did the city state allegedly having this whole scandal ... and ... on Monday when you who were just the group the European police forces ... to announce that investigation being ... named a simple criminal syndicates ... know this is to be involved in fixing some of the matches that are investigating ... so just a short recap of Aussie time eating matches go on a suspicious van ... the belief that the that been fixed ... and three hundred and ... one in regions ... outside of Europe including ... Africa Asia ... South and Central America and don't base came a day you can investigators believe that some of them have been fixed to the Singapore syndicates ... and the lead as the senior members of the syndicate of these to be based in Singapore ... and of cos pace to notch unbundled operations on the city state ... and it ... has ... gotten a lot of ... media play in Singapore I felt ... people reading the news that it can fix by this story ... it's the new in Singapore actually because I'm ... Singapore and has been involved in ... match fixing scandal is in the house but ... as recently as two thousand eleven ... of major offers the fund is very syndicate that were talking about sports events in Finland ... this guy Kovco's ... room on and ... on according to the shows and ... invested Jonathan spoken to ... on some of this to some the investigations have been based on ... evidence provided by the end and ... so sits down to this kind and ... and that's helped caution due to what it what did not investigation has also ... announced on Monday ... but its interesting or call up public perception um ... there's there's quite a bit of me to accomplish the local press that covered its especially this avoids the template that this local tell but you can question the sheetrock on ... the allegedly media two years ago and discussed a row ... and then ... we've been calling on the story quite a ... mostly I'm trying to keep up with the latest economists call ... the contest thingy and ... I tell me a little bit about what you know ... about how these matches were actually there ... were entire teams involved I know we know that number was ... somewhere above six hundred but ... how do they actually carry out the match fixing ... according to the burden to see the Jonas an ... ex investigate its present spoken to ... them is actually quite a sophisticated ... way to go bargain things the snow set ... approach to fix the game ... but so are there different approaches where other than Joe the Joker suppose because the two elements to affix it ... to to make up its offer sixteen this once I get that fixed IP fixed again yet to get ... too much fixes on the ground ... of deal would do deals with ... the players officials team coaches ... upbeat and national associations ... as a whole ... on you and you get them on Take and Denby's either side of the operation is today the bets ... which is to try to find a way to evade detection ... case the bets ... in the service to notch a winning bid at a profit ... all ... the bizarre that you're trying to arrange ... service to the mentions that this and done ... what can be greeted at the bear this initiative behind this sense ... the Singapore syndicate is the man of down time ... and he's ... got to be the panacea of this syndicate so ... his joys of like providing the capital ... of old provided over the action to become not just on a fixed make them they can tie ups with other ... associates in other countries like the two matches people joined the fees to ... where they would ... potentially Tristano fixes and then he would approve ... provide money to ... upgrade its rush to go up to these places ... and actually read Fixed lucky and so what do another sign of the business which is to get people to say that that's been able to top it ... off those six games ... thank you so much airtime ten Hanlong ... reporter with The Wall Street Journal and add to his last ... on the story has added Avista dot com facial today on my because Sanchanta ...


text:
BlueSphereMedia - Launched my site
Posted 27 June 2006 - 08:38 PM
Finally got my website up and running. Still lots to do but it's a start. Had to rush through encoding videos. I am happy with the .qt7 files but not with the .wm9 (not great quality). All my DV stuff is .wm9 and my HDV stuff is .qt7. I can't yet produce .wm9's with my MacBook as Flip4Mac doesn't yet run on intel based machines. Also, used iWeb to build it and it auto-converts most images to .png which MS Explorer doesn't like much. As such, load times for Explorer users will be slow the first time through...sorry about that. Safari and firefox should be snappy.
Anyway, give it a look-see if you have a break and let me know what you think.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 09:27 PM
Looks like you are a busy guy as well.
You have some great clips and pics there, liked the Caribbean reef sharks.
The WMV files played straight away on my PC. Funny though the QT7 would not and had to download first
Yep QT7 quality did look better than wmv but......
QT7 was 250kbps @ 320/180
WMV9 was 180kbps @ 360/240
I also looked at the site with Firefox and IE and everthing displayed fine.
What lens have you one your L&M?
I also pinch ya logo and will put a link to ya.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:08 PM
Thanks for the kind words:)
I tried encoding at even 300kps in Premiere and didn't notice much improvement in my .wm9 performance...the motion stuff gets all blurry. Bummer as most folks will be using that WinMedia. I'll probably tap you for advice on how to optimize that further.
More evidence that Microsoft and Apple aren't friends. On Mac, the qt files stream but not on PC. On PC the wmv files stream but not on Mac...very annoying!
I am using the 80degree wide lens.
Feel free to grab the logo and share the love.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:13 PM
Quicktime vid played ok on my matchine.
I'm getting stuck inside your slideshows. There was no way to escape from them or get a "lightbox" view, so you don't know how far through the show you are. Also I got a couple of script errors when pressing the "next" and "previous" buttons. And sometime those buttons just changed the aspect ratio of the image a little instead of changing to the next picture (but I think you intended that). Also the slideshow pages are too tall for my browser so a scrollbar appears. This is due to a huge white border around the pics.
What software did you use to create the slideshows? If you're getting trouble you might want to try some open source PHP software such as Gallery or Coppermine.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:21 PM
I notice they have a forthcoming "studio edition" which should be interesting.
I have had different results creating WMVs in Premiere, Procoder and Microsoft standalone encoder.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:35 PM
Great tip...I'll give this a closer look.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:41 PM
on the slide shows, b/c i chose not to use Apple's server they have minimal functionality. the big wide border is really annoying. i just have so much on my plate i haven't had time to do anythign about it. my real focus is on video work and the slide shows are icing. thanks for the ideas as they are always helpful.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 10:44 PM
Nick, its good to see I'm not the only one getting side tracked from my work and ending up here posting.
Also cause Im a good bloke shawn, here is a couple wmv files I made from your QT ones.
How they look your end.
If you like send me the QT links to them all and I will batch encode the lot.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:01 PM
What are you using to batch encode them?
I'll send the links momentarily.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:08 PM
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:21 PM
Am I on wetpixel
And Im burning DVDs
All at the same time.....gee sometimes I love PC's
Stay tuned and will give you back the links shawn....
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:26 PM
thanks so much,
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:28 PM
Good looking site Shawn, i might open a video later....
Soo... what do you actually do Shawn, besides all these overseas trips?
I like your logo!
Join us for an Underwater Photography Workshop in the Lembeh Strait at NAD Lembeh with Doug Sloss in 2018
Blog and Photo Archive/Portfolio Site www.mikeveitchblog.com
Learn underwater photography in the ultimate classroom, Bali! or join us on a trip www.underwatertribe.com and www.baliuwphoto.com
Join us for a trip in Indonesia in Komodo or Raja Ampat
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:35 PM
Link is SHAWNS ZIP FILE HERE
Nighty Night Shawn....
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:36 PM
Glad you like the logo...that was a little of my creative side peaking out!
What do I do: well actually I am a secret agent and anymore info would require that I dispose of you;)
I actually do a lot of things and my day job is crazy busy (international business development for a software company...mostly asia). My other "job" is freelance UW video work. That is just really reving up now. The nice thing about my day job is it sends me to all kinds of locations with diving accessible. I also accrue crazy airline miles which enables me to fly almost anywhere free.
So...to be clear...I am a working stiff who is trying to work his way toward what I love to do...shoot video and produce.
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:38 PM
Posted 27 June 2006 - 11:54 PM
338 manta pics...so that's how you get a good shot. Just fire away and at least one must turn out good
I have got a cool little program that will batch convet pics..
Nar I'm a burbon & coke man.
What software company are you with there shawn?
Posted 28 June 2006 - 12:42 AM
Yeah it's funny how my presence on here increases dramatically when I have a shitload of editing to do. Not to mention the hours spent agonising over Z1 housing choices
Anyone fancy wading through 10 full tapes of Bunaken/Lembeh footage for me?
Shawn you could always just jack it in like I did and then live on sticky rice and water for a few years while you suffer for your art
Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:05 AM
I am drinking rum and coke at the mo....
Just buy a damn housing already....hahahah and a BIG bag of rice.. i avoid food now, stick to the Rum....
Join us for an Underwater Photography Workshop in the Lembeh Strait at NAD Lembeh with Doug Sloss in 2018
Blog and Photo Archive/Portfolio Site www.mikeveitchblog.com
Learn underwater photography in the ultimate classroom, Bali! or join us on a trip www.underwatertribe.com and www.baliuwphoto.com
Join us for a trip in Indonesia in Komodo or Raja Ampat
Posted 28 June 2006 - 02:43 AM
Mike I don't know how you can drink that Rum stuff.
Mike I think I found Nick a housing..look..
and it comes with a great case
Nick get yourself a big drive and just suck it all in...


text:
|NewsUSA) – Approximately fifty million Americans suffer allergy symptoms like runny or itchy noses, sneezing, coughing and sinus infection. But an unlucky 4 percent of allergy sufferers experience most of their symptoms in their eyes.
In eye allergies, also called "allergic conjunctivitis," exposure to allergens like dust mites, pet dander, pollen and mold inflame the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. Symptoms include burning, itchiness, tearing, swelling and a gritty sensation. Some patients report blurred vision and fatigue. Eyes can become so painful and irritated that they disrupt everyday life.
What's the best way to avoid eye allergies? Avoid eye allergens. Of course, it's impossible to completely avoid allergens like dust. For this reason, most people turn to over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Eye allergies can be especially challenging for Americans who wear contact lenses. Some people will simply avoid wearing contacts during allergy season. Others opt for allergy-friendly lenses, like daily disposables. In particular, one-day contact lenses avoid build-up and eliminate exposure to irritating cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
The American Optometric Association offers the following tips for Americans living with eye allergies:
– Don't touch or rub your eyes. Rubbing your eyes can damage tissue. Also, if you have anything on your hands, you risk getting it in your eyes.
– Wash your hands often with soap and water. If you do happen to touch your eyes with your hands, it is safer if your hands are clean.
– Wash your bed linens and pillowcases often. At least once a week, wash your sheets and pillowcases in hot water and detergent. The hot water will help remove airborne allergens that have fallen on you sheets and will kill dust mites.
– Avoid wearing eye makeup. Cosmetics can cause eye allergy symptoms or further irritate eyes that are already experiencing an allergic reaction.
– Don't share eye makeup. You can easily transfer infectious bacteria through shared makeup tools.
You do not have to tolerate itchy, watery eyes. If you suffer from eye allergies, see your optometrist about possible treatment options. Please visit www.aoa.org to find an optometrist in your area.
This article is copyright free. You are free to use it on a blog, website, in a newspaper, or newsletter.
To re-post this, copy the content above, or HTML on the right, and paste onto your site.


text:
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Warwick Mentor Program, I would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Carrabba's Restaurant in Warwick! Kyle Dowding, managing partner, and his dedicated staff supplied and served the delicious food at the Warwick Mentor Program's "Celebration of Mentors" on Tuesday, Sept. 18. I know our mentors enjoyed the evening because they told us, "This is one of the best celebrations that we have ever had!" Thank you, Kyle and Carrabba's, for being a shining example of an outstanding business helping its community to flourish. Your donation helped to make a memorable evening for all who attended. Moreover, your generosity will continue to touch the lives of Warwick's children through the mentors who were recruited that evening and the mentors who recommitted to continue to work with their mentees.
With our sincere thanks,
Jo-Ann Schofield
President and COO
RI Mentoring Partnership


text:
In a Paris season fairly packed with high-profile hirings, firings and debuts, the first show of Phoebe Philo for French fashion house Celine arguably charts as the hottest ticket. This was the woman, after all, who re-invigorated Chloe, and has already previewed her creative mettle for this new venture with a Cruise collection that garnered rave reviews and bulging order books for this admittedly dusty house. For her first official catwalk outing, Philo took the bull by the horns and indisputably reinvented Celine for a new decade. An antidote to next season's omnipotent femininity (which, arguably, Philo mastered back in her days at Chloe), this collection was minimal in the extreme. The modus operandi was established by the first look: a lean, mean black mini-dress with slash pockets and a shrunken calfskin tee slung over the top. No fuss, no frills, no compromise. Leather emerged not only in these shrunken, sternum-hugging tees, but in firm a-line mini-shirts, short-sleeved tops and fabulous stiff shorts, cut across a high waist with a brass-buckled belt. Even in earth-tones of beige, black and putty, the latter felt a little sci-fi, likewise stretch sweaters in every shade of flesh, recalling the mid-nineties work of Helmut Lang. Undeniably modern, (and by modern, one finally means new) the collection simultaneously managed to scream Celine - but Celine, for once, done right. The house's equestrian heritage (part of its logo is, after all, a horse-drawn two-in-hand) was there, in the sleek little canvas skirts and front-laced tunic-dresses bound in leather like horse-blankets. The logo scarves, Celine's bestselling bourgeoise stalwarts, were nodded to: rinsed of colour, their fluttering lightweight silk was sliced into billowing blouses and pussy-bows and twinned with a dynamite selection of polished black calf. Millitary touches crept in too, with epaulettes popping up to square shoulders, and a fantastic selection of trench coat-dresses for the chicest of army corps, rendered sleeveless, backless and clasped tightly to the body. Again, the trench is a staid house signature at Celine - Philo's reappropriations were quite simply some of the best garments, hands down, to appear on a catwalk this whole season. Likewise, her white shirt-dress, sleeves cropped at the elbow, worn under one of those cotton-drill skirts with its curved hem peeking out. A simple styling trick, perhaps, but one that seemed genuinely exciting. Interestingly for a house founded on accessories, for this first catwalk outing they were minimal: wooden-soled clogs with glistening brass nails and a couple of great boxy clutches. The focus was undeniably on the clothing - and understandably so. Despite the folios of images left on each seat to unwind the complex inspiration she pumped into these clothes, Philo's collection doesn't require overt analysis. Once again, she has managed to tap into the pulsing vein of exactly what women will want to wear next season.
Paris Womenswear S/S 10
Show Report
An antidote to next season's omnipotent femininity (which, arguably, Philo mastered back in her days at Chloe), this collection was minimal in the extreme.


text:
Hi! my name is Max andI am a Yorkshire Terrier that loves to snuggle! I am six years old. My mom (who is my favorite person)adopted me when I was only 14 months old. My favorite things are playing with my toy dragon and going on walks or to the park with my big sister Hopson. She's a tad bigger than me but I'm still older so that make me the boss, I think?
JJ is a sweet little girl who came into my life at just the right time. She is such a smart little thing. JJ can be just as good or just as bad as she is pretty.She also likes to go & vist her friend Snoopy, my daughters Beagle. Her favorite toy is anything that she can chew the eyes off of and the stuffing out of.
One cold morning in March I hopped a plane from frozen Minnesota Southbound to sunny Florida. A nice human picked me and my brothers up at the airport and took me to meet mom. It was love at first site! See she had spent a year researching dog types and looking for the pawfect angel! She looked at alot of puppies, but was really waiting for me. We have been together ever since. I am happy, healthy, and very much loved...oh yeah, and warm!
Check out my Dogster page too: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/948782
Hello earthlings. I come in peace.~ I'm Ella! I may be small but I have a big heart! I like to take on Great Danes, and win! Ahh, you know I'm kidding. Anyway, I live with Riley's Grandma but I get to see her and Rocky all the time. I'm treated like a princess. I have pink everything! Collars, crates, bows, you name it! I'm very stubborn, especially when it comes to training, but I'm young. I've got a whole life ahead of me, why rush? I love playing basketball. Even though I'm a third the size of Rocky and hes scared of basketballs I'm not! I'm so ...
Hey! My name is Piper. Yeah, I know I look teeny, but at the Dog Park my nickname is THE TERRIERIST. So all you big doggies just better watch out! I'm half Yorkie and half Jack Russell. (the latter half is what gets me into trouble most of the time). My mom thinks I am also part Retriever, cause my favorite thing is chasing my ball.


text:
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: January 10, 2019
Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Supports the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program, and FMS patient care and administrative policies. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE:* Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.* Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.* Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.* Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES STAFF RELATED:* Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies* Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants* Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments* Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled PATIENT RELATED: Education:* Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions* Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance* Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM)* Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction* Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid* Dialysis Treatment:* Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD* Implements accurate treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated* Assesses patients' response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.* Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician* Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures* Participates in the pre evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures* Identifies and implements appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights* Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.* Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier* Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet* Laboratory-related:* Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System* Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab* Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples* Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures* Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and potentially hazardous material* Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs* Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician* Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested General duties:* Enforces all company approved polices and procedures, as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments* Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner* Act as a resource for other staff members* Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information* Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient* Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies* Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner.* Oversees all documentation of patient information* Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications* Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest* Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment* Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations, immunizations, and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated* Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness.* Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law* Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:* Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area* Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively* Ensures all patient stations, including machines and chairs, are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately* Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Blood-borne Pathogen Control Policies MEDICAL RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION: General* Ensures all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs and treatment parameters, and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System* Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System* Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented* Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation Daily* Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff* Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures, inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises Monthly* Initiates, documents, and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports* Completes monthly nurses' progress note* Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information, documentation, and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms)* Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken* Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans* Completes any long-term programs that are due Annually* Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical* Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required OTHER:* Performs additional duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.* Current appropriate state licensure* Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed* Education and Training qualifications per UltraCare CAP program requirements. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS* Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred* Hemodialysis experience preferred* ICU experience preferred* Experience and skill requirements as delineated for the appropriate level in the UltraCare CAP program.* Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis* Successfully complete CPR Certification* Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management* ICD - 9 coding Training* Nurses Technical Training* Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any) EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Pasadena , Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Pasadena, California
here to apply!
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Other Healthcare Jobs
Registered Nurse FA Surgery Full Time Day
Description: Since 1972, Placentia-Linda Hospital has expanded right along with north Orange County. As our communities grow, we continue to offer a full range of medical services to meet your family's needs. One (more...)
Company: Placentia-Linda Hospital
Location: Placentia
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Manager, Clinical - HH
Description: Overview Brookdale Home Health is hiring an RN, Clinical Manager Every day is an opportunity for our associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. Our associates are the core (more...)
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Placentia
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Utilization Managment Medical Director wanted for Southern Californias Inland Empire
Description: Administrative/CEO opening in Redlands, California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com BM- 2156 Medical Director wanted for Southern Californias
Company: California Physician Opportunities
Location: Redlands
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Salary in Pasadena, California Area | More details for Pasadena, California Jobs |Salary
Description: Overview Brookdale is seeking a Full Time Hospice Admissions RN for the Irvine area for our growing hospice team. Looking for a RN with a hospice heart and a skill set to match. If interested contact (more...)
Company: Brookdale Senior Living
Location: Placentia
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant wanted for Southern
Description: Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant wanted for Southern California's Inland Empire less than an hour from Downtown Los Angeles, located in the famous Inland Empire, all the amenities and (more...)
Company: California Physician Opportunities
Location: Redlands
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Family Advanced Practice Provider Opportunity near Redlands, CA (Nurse
Description: Family Practice/Primary Care opening in Redlands, California. A highly respected group that has received 5 out of 5 stars for achieving all
Company: Columbia Healthcare
Location: Redlands
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Description: Internal Medicine opening in Apple Valley, California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com Through People, We Make a DifferenceBeing a physician-led practice is a big part of who (more...)
Company: Sound Physicians
Location: Apple Valley
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Anesthesiology in CA - Large California Group Needs an Anesthesiologist
Description: Anesthesiology opening in Redlands, California. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com An exciting anesthesiologist opportunity is now available at a hospital in California. The community (more...)
Company: CompHealth
Location: Redlands
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Southern California Locum Tenens - Physician Assistant - Primary Care
Description: Family Practice/Primary Care opening in Lake Elsinore, California. Good day, Customer service comes first at Pacific Companies and we have opportunities
Company: Pacific Companies
Location: Lake Elsinore
Posted on: 01/19/2019
Clinical Nurse B
Description: ul br br br li Job Summary: This position will support LLUBMC's strategic plan and the organization's mission to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, while embracing (more...)
Company: Loma Linda University Medical Center
Location: Redlands
Posted on: 01/19/2019


text:
Spurs snap Raptors' 5-game winning streak
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors could only nod their heads in admiration as their five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
Tim Duncan scored 15 points and San Antonio rolled to a 100-80 victory over Toronto, snapping the Raptors' longest winning streak in three years.
Manu Ginobili added 14 points, Tony Parker had 13, and Tiago Splitter and Stephen Jackson each had 10 for San Antonio, which has won three straight. Kawhi Leonard had nine points and 10 rebounds.
"I've been on that other side; I know what the composure is – experience," Toronto coach Dwane Casey said. "This team has been together forever. You got Hall of Famer(s) in Ginobili, and Duncan and Parker and it's a huge difference. We're trying to learn to keep that composure through those stretches and do the right things; make the right plays offensively and defensively."
The Raptors had difficulty accomplishing those tasks from the start.
San Antonio's starters averaged just 24 minutes, but still managed to outscore their counterparts 54-25.
None of Toronto's starters scored in double figures. Starting guards DeMar DeRozan and Jose Calderon were each 3 for 9 from the field in scoring eight and seven points, respectively.
Alan Anderson and Amir Johnson each had 12 points for Toronto.
Duncan had six rebounds and was 6 for 11 from the field in only 27 minutes as San Antonio's balanced attack wore down Toronto.
Every active Spur scored and eight had at least eight points.
"It took us a while to get going," Duncan said. "We're going to have times like that, have nights like that. You can attribute it to whatever you want to attribute it to. Bottom line is we got it turned around and going the way we wanted it to go in the second half."
San Antonio closed the third quarter on a 13-4 run to wrest control of the game after Johnson's 17-foot jumper pulled the Raptors within 57-54 with 4:24 left in the period.
San Antonio outworked Toronto during the run, including two offensive rebounds on the same play that led to a double-digit lead.
Parker missed a floater and Leonard followed his own 3-point miss with a one-handed dunk to give San Antonio a 63-53 lead with 2:38 left in the third quarter.
"They got a couple of offensive rebounds, we made a couple of turnovers and they made a couple of 3s," Calderon said. "They took it to 10 or 11 points and we couldn't get back in (the game). They played a little bit better down the stretch and that was it."
Leonard matched his season-high in rebounds and had two assists and three steals.
"Huge, huge for us," Ginobili said of Leonard. "With his length and ability to read situations, he can get a lot of deflections and steals that give you a good lift in some parts of the game."
The Raptors kept the game close early despite some poor shooting.
San Antonio shot 58 percent in the first quarter compared to 38 percent for Toronto, but the Raptors trailed only 20-18 by taking nine more field goal attempts.
Terrence Ross' 19-foot jumper gave Toronto its first lead of the game at 29-27 with 7 minutes left in the first half.
NOTES: Raptors F Andrea Bargnani (elbow), G Kyle Lowry (triceps) and C Jonas Valanciunas (finger) all missed the game with injuries. … Every Spur has missed at least two games this season with the exception of Splitter and Boris Diaw, who have played in every game, and Duncan, who has missed one. … Toronto traded Matt Bonner to San Antonio for Rasho Nesterovic on June 21, 2006, in a move that has clearly ended in the Spurs' favor. Nesterovic averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 193 games over three seasons with the Raptors. Bonner is in his seventh season with the Spurs, averaging 6.4 points and 3.4 rebounds during his time with the team. … Members of the Texas and Oregon State football teams were in attendance. The teams will play Saturday in the Valero Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome, the former home of the Spurs.