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The UK Farmland Bird Indicator, 1970-2011, showing differing trends for specialist and generalist species. Data are from the RSPB, BTO, JNCC, and Defra. The numbers in brackets refer to the number of species in each group. Specialist species have decline by over 60% in 40 years. Graphic: RSPB
22 May 2013 (RSPB) – Trends in farmland birds, together with those of widespread bats and butterflies, are used as indicators of the state of biodiversity. Farmland bird populations declined rapidly during the 1970s and 1980s, and by 2000 their numbers were just half what they were in 1970. There has been no subsequent recovery, and some species, such as the turtle dove, have continued to decline rapidly. The only bat monitored over the same period was the pipistrelle, which showed an even steeper decline. However, larger-scale monitoring of more bats shows that several species have increased or remained stable since 1997, albeit at lower levels than those seen historically. Butterfly populations show considerable year-to-year variation, but the overall trend shows a 32% decline in the last 21 years.
Within the indicator, birds can be classified as specialists (heavily reliant on farmland for food and breeding), or generalists (those able to use other habitats). Specialist birds have declined more severely, possibly because they are less able to adapt to their changing environment.
It is a similar story for moths, carabid beetles and plants: 64% of farmland moths and 70% of carabid beetles studied are declining, with few species increasing.
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Mobile phones, iPods, iPads and other mobile devices have revolutionized both the way we consume music and, in turn, the way that we purchase music.
The process of idenfying your next music purchase has changed so dramatically over the past decade that it is practically not comparable to the process that exists today. And yes, this is thanks to mobile phones, iPods, iPads and the like.
The age old process of hearing your favorite tune on the radio or live at a concert and memorizing a lyric or the bands crazy name and hoping you can store it long enough in your short term memory for that weekly trip to Best Buy days later has now been replaced with music identification apps, online streaming sites, on the spot lyric searches and more. These resources not only tell you who the artist is but they often allow you to instantly download the song and syndicate it to every device you own for future listening.
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Sure, we've all done it - Went to your local Target for a couple things and left with 8 additional random items that enticed us on the spot while shopping, so we added them to our cart. You know, an impulse buy. An item we may never use, or barely remember wanting that badly because our decision was made within seconds - throwing product research and caution to the wind. This setup was no accident. This store setup was built just for you - the less cautious buyer with disposable income.
The process of purchasing music - through mobile technology - has become a bevy of impulse purchases based on convenience. - And Is it a problem?
Perhaps, not. After all, the artist just sold a copy of their song to you within minutes benefitting their and the labels bottom line. Selling music is the goal right? Mission completed. And it is perhaps a purchase the listener may have never made had they not had the resources available to them to make it so quickly. Maybe the listener would have had to hear the song and the artists name 5 or more times before their name or their song was memorable and loveable enough to get the listener to head off to the store and make a physical purchase. Maybe.
But what about that retail scenario from earlier? Does the process of impulse buying random music instantly take the passion, research, and love out of owning or being prideful of your music collection? Sure the marketing of yesteryear is gone, but back in the day I had pretty much fallen in love with every aspect of an artist or song before finally buying their full album. And once I owned it, I was proud. Regardless, Instead of forcing a listener to do the research and put forth a reasonable amount of effort to attain new music, does the song and the artist just become something they bought in passing? Something that heads to the shuffled playlist of thousands of songs on iTunes and is inevitably neglected? Just like that magic mop you bought on an endcap at Target that's still in the package at the back of your attic. Can you name the brand? Have you ever bought their products again?
Maybe, within this argument, it makes sense to note that the argument of many of the artists that were at first adverse to selling songs INDIVIDUALLY on iTunes, was that they believed each album was a COMPLETE piece of art and that splitting it into 12 pieces cheapens the whole.
Name the last five digital downloads you've made off the top of your head? If you know what they were, what do you know about the artists you purchased from, or the album the single is a part of? While technology makes attaining music more convenient it may cheapen the traditional artform of creating an album. Does impulse buying simply build and support downright sales or the artform of creating music? Maybe that's an argument for another day.

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The Musings of a Stay-at-Home-Mom.
I have 4 wild, wreckless, tiresome, (but lovable!) boys. Most of my posts are about (or caused by) them. When they are being particularly…LOVABLE… I find comfort in writing about their various escapades and the hullabaloo that usually follows. It's become a kind of therapy for me; in the midst of daily struggles (and sometimes monstrosities), I feel better knowing that I'll be able to laugh about it later, and hopefully get others to laugh with me.


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It is nice to hear about kindness and service in unusual places. Family friends had a very unfortunate car accident on their way to their annual beach vacation. They were traveling in two cars – dad, mom and youngest daughter in the lead and the two teenagers following behind. Traffic came to sudden and complete stop and the teens ran into the back of their parents car at a pretty high rate of speed. The girls were shaken and banged up but thankfully no real serious injuries. The car was a total loss. The parent's car had rear end damage that needed attention in order to continue to the beach.
Here's where the kindness comes in Sgt. Jason L. Johnson, Georgia State Patrol, Post Commander, Post 25, Grovetown was the only trooper on duty in a five county area. He reported to the accident and turned into a real hero. After doing the needed paperwork, he led them to the closest dealership for bumper and rear light repair so they could drive the car safely. It was a Saturday. Sgt. Johnson went into the dealership and quickly assessed they had no interest in staying open past the normal closing time of 1pm. This did not deter the trooper. He got on the radio and called ahead to another dealership in Augusta 30 miles down the road. He then went back to the shaken up and shocked family to let them in on the game plan. The Augusta dealership was expecting them and ready to help with any and all repairs. He followed them down the road 30 miles and made certain all was as he promised. Our friends were in great hands with Sgt. Johnson who understood how to truly serve.
Kindness continued to prevail during their trip. While at the beach recovering and relaxing, my friend returned to the rental home and found a real surprise. Sitting on the counter is a lovely cake iced with the words, "Thank you". This note was attached – "We heard you had a tough time getting here. We also wanted to thank you for sharing your 19th year of vacationing at Sunset Beach, NC with us. We are happy you made it and wanted to show our appreciation."
How cool is that? She is uncertain how this property management company found out about the accident so you can imagine her surprise. Another example of a person doing the right thing – being kind and serving the customer.
The lesson for all of us – Kindness and a true spirit of service will work every time. Now go and deliver some kindness today.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
First Time Clients Only
It doesn't get any better than when a colleague sends me her recent customer experience. It is best if I let you hear it from her –
"I made an appointment to get my hair cut a week ago because I received a 50% off coupon for the salon I've been going to for 6 years, 2 – 3 times a year. After my hair cut, I was informed the coupon was good for "first time clients only." Sure enough, it was there in the fine print, so I paid full price. I can accept the fact that I should have looked at it more closely, but it made me think – why are they willing to give a discount for a new client, but not honor it for me, a loyal client of 6 years! Of course, all businesses are trying to lure new customers, but something about this just felt wrong and it certainly did not produce a favorable customer experience. If they had honored the coupon this one time, or even said we'll give you 25% off, I would have been thrilled and walked away extremely happy, ready to tell all my girlfriends what wonderful service my salon has!
Also, as I gave the front desk person my debit card to pay, I asked if she would add the tip, as I had always done in the past. She said, "By the way, we're not supposed to accept tip via credit card any more. Next time, you need to bring cash for that." I said, "Sorry, I don't have any cash on me right now. Why didn't they let me know about this change when I made the appointment?"
Long story short, I left the salon thinking, I'm not sure if I'll go back. Maybe I will ask friends if they have any other great places to recommend. It would have been so easy to keep a loyal customer happy, yet they seemed more concerned with bringing in new clients."
Michele is right. Many of you have had a very similar experience to this. Most companies are more concerned with attracting new customers than they are with keeping current ones loyal. Where is the common sense in this experience? Your current customers are more valuable and they are less expensive to serve. Research tells you loyal customers are more likely to try new products and services and even pay a premium. They are your best referral source.
So what is your lesson for this story –
Should the coupon be for all customers?
Do your team members know what to do when faced with a similar situation?
How hard are you working to keep current customers?
What does this type of mistake cost you?
Even think about the customers who overheard this salon transaction.
Here is my recommendation – Be fair, be respectful. Customers are hard to get so work even harder to keep them.
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Dare To Be You
If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I'd want to pass along to others...
Be who you are. Don't try to mimic anyone else. Be uniquely you, because (and this is quite amazing) there is no one else in this world exactly like you and never will be!
If you continue to strive to be someone you're not, you'll not only remain unhappy and unfulfilled, you'll also deprive others of the gift of yourself—the very special "someone" only you can give.
That would be a tragedy.
Okay, so now you may wonder. . .
"How can I be myself if I don't really know who I am yet?"
Good question. The first thing I'd recommend is to take in a big breath and begin to relax. Relax your body, relax your mind. Don't try to figure it all out at once. You can't anyway, so forget about it.
Your heart beats without having to remind it to, right?
You breathe without having to remember, correct?
Next, realize that your mind needs to be put in its proper place—as your assistant, not your ruler (although it always tries to be).
Take a moment to reflect on all the things you've worried about in your life and if your greatest fears were ever realized? How much time did you waste fretting over a situation to no avail? Did it not stop you from experiencing the very moment you were in? Good or bad, was it worth it?
Now, think back on all the great things that have occurred in your life so far. Were they planned out? Possibly, but count how many weren't, the ones that came unexpectedly, the best kind of pleasures. I know you know what I mean here.
So, it's time to tell your brain to stop thinking too much about what you SHOULD do, where you SHOULD go, and who you SHOULD be—before it's too late! Remember, you're not here to prove yourself to others. You're not even here to prove yourself to yourself.
Instead, just quiet your mind and BE still, at least for a while, so your soul can finally hear and recognize your Spirit, the true ruler of your life.
Then, and only then, you'll be able to release the desires that are deep within you waiting to get out. You can live from the inside out, not the other way around. You can be free from all the needless worry and anxiety that you've place upon yourself over the years.
Once you give yourself a chance to relax and really listen, like a flower blooms, your life will unfold without you having to fret about it. You'll begin to catch glimpses of who you really are. You'll begin to feel comfortable in your own skin. Imagine that!
Your life will bloom NATURALLY – the way all things are meant to BE.
I promise you, embarking on this wonderful journey of Self-discovery is the best thing you can allow for yourself.
It's also the best thing you can do for others.
So what are you waiting for?
Shhhh! Listen!


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A moratorium is in effect on adding information from Fire and Blood until December 20th.
Ryam Redwyne
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard
Hand of the King
House Redwyne
|In 105 AC, at King's Landing
The World of Ice & Fire (mentioned)
The Rogue Prince (mentioned)
The Hedge Knight (mentioned)
A Game of Thrones (mentioned)
A Clash of Kings (mentioned)
A Storm of Swords (mentioned)
A Feast for Crows (mentioned)
Ser Ryam Redwyne was a famed knight from House Redwyne[1] who served as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard under Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Viserys I Targaryen. He also served as Hand of the King for a year under Jaehaerys.[2][3]
Ser Ryam was considered the greatest knight of his day,[4] accomplished at sword and lance.[5] Ser Duncan the Tall once recalled that Ryam won victories against terrible foes.[6]
In a tourney at King's Landing to celebrate the fiftieth year of Jaehaerys I Targaryen's reign in 98 AC, Ryam and Ser Clement Crabb broke thirty lances against each other before the king proclaimed them co-champions. It is often called the finest display of jousting in the history of Westeros.[5]
In 99 AC, Ryam was named Hand of the King by Jaehaerys, after the death of the previous Hand, Septon Barth. Considered one of the worst Hands the Seven Kingdoms has seen,[4] Ryam was replaced by the king's son and heir, Prince Baelon, less than a year after having been raised to the office.[5]
Ryam served King Viserys I Targaryen after the death of Jaehaerys in 103 AC. Ryam was succeeded as Lord Commander of the Kingsguard by Ser Harrold Westerling when he died in 105 AC. His slot in the Kingsguard was taken by Ser Criston Cole.[3]
When playing as children, Robb Stark pretended to be King Daeron I Targaryen while Jon Snow pretended to be Ser Ryam.[7]
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A Game of Thrones
Bran Stark dreams of becoming a Kingsguard like Ryam.[8]
A Clash of Kings
While having a nightmare of the riot of King's Landing, Sansa Stark hopes to be saved by Ryam, Florian the Fool, or Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, but none appear.[9]
A Storm of Swords
The lowborn Davos Seaworth is reluctant to serve as Hand of the King to Stannis Baratheon, but Maester Pylos reminds Davos that there were accomplished knights like Ryam who served poorly as Hand.[4]
To help convince Ser Loras Tyrell to join the Kingsguard, Lord Petyr Baelish has bards bribed to sing of the glories of Ryam, Aemon, and Serwyn of the Mirror Shield.[10]
Ser Jaime Lannister, now Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, feels himself unworthy of a position once held by Ryam.[11]
A Feast for Crows
Jaime advises Loras to learn about their predecessors in the Kingsguard, such as Ryam.[12]
He thought back on all the songs he had heard, songs of blind Symeon Star-Eyes and noble Serwyn of the Mirror Shield, of Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, Ser Ryam Redywne, and Florian the Fool. They had all won victories against foes far more terrible than any he would face. But they were great heroes, brave men of noble birth, except for Florian. And what am I?[6]
– thoughts of Duncan the Tall
Bran was going to be a knight himself someday, one of the Kingsguard. Old Nan said they were the finest swords in all the realm. There were only seven of them, and they wore white armor and had no wives or children, but lived only to serve the king. Bran knew all the stories. Their names were like music to him. Serwyn of the Mirror Shield. Ser Ryam Redwyne. Prince Aemon the Dragonknight. The twins Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk, who had died on one another's swords hundreds of years ago, when brother fought sister in the war the singers called the Dance of the Dragons. The White Bull, Gerold Hightower. Ser Arthur Dayne, the Sword of the Morning. Barristan the Bold.[8]
– thoughts of Bran Stark
The days when men like Ryam Redwyne and Prince Aemon the Dragonknight wore the white cloak are gone to dust and song.[13]
– Varys to Eddard Stark
– Pylos to Davos Seaworth
White wool hangings covered the walls, and there was a white shield and two crossed longswords mounted above the hearth. The chair behind the table was old black oak, with cushions of blanched cowhide, the leather worn thin. Worn by the bony arse of Barristan the Bold and Ser Gerold Hightower before him, by Prince Aemon the Dragonknight, Ser Ryam Redwyne, and the Demon of Darry, by Ser Duncan the Tall and the Pale Griffin Alyn Connington. How could the Kingslayer belong in such exalted company?[11]
– thoughts of Jaime Lannister
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 67, Jaime VIII.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Rogue Prince.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Jaehaerys I.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 79, Jon XII.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 8, Bran II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 52, Sansa IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 68, Sansa VI.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 30, Eddard VII.


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The 22-year old producer and songwriter from London, Canada introduces himself to the world of electro with the release of his debut EP The Nth ° on November 30th, 2011. Mixing electro sounds with touches of dubstep and house, OVERWERK's production quality is untouched in the electro community. Having begun his digital music production at the young age of seven, the musical phenom has developed his style over the years to create the dynamic sound found in his brand new EP. After having released several popular remixes in the past year, OVERWERK has finally come out with a spectacular set of original tracks in The Nth° :
Archive for December, 2011
OVERWERK ???!!!!Posted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's DIPLO!Posted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
If there is one musician and businessman that I had to pick as my favorite and biggest influence it would have to be Wesley Pentz, better known as DIPLO. As the founder and head of the well-known multi-genre label Mad Decent, renowned producer for superstar artists like M.I.A., Chris Brown, and Beyonce, and celebrated solo-producer under the name Diplo and Major Lazer, Mr. Pentz has been at the top of the nu-wave music scene for the past few years. He first gained the attention of the music world after the release of his debut album "Florida" and even more so four years later after being Grammy nominated in 2008 for the hit M.I.A. track "Paper Planes". Once he was noticed as one of the best producers in pop music, Diplo was commisioned to make songs for some of the biggest mainstream artist. At the same time, he was able to continue creating his own music and started a project called Major Lazer, inspired by Jamaican dancehall, with fellow famed producer Switch. Soon after the release of the hit song "Pon De Floor", Major Lazer was booked at some of the biggest electronic music festivals around the world and made a name for themselves as leaders of the rebirth of electronic music in North America over the past few years.
-One of Major Lazer's new singles that had made a mark late in 2011 in the DJ charts.-
Meanwhile, Diplo has still been able to head one of the biggest independent labels, produce hit mainstream tracks, and maintain his own solo-production under the name Diplo and Major Lazer. Below are some of my favorite Diplo creations:
Nominated for Grammy's Song of the Year 2011
Helped bring the genre of Moombahton to the masses through his label Mad Decent. Check out Diplo's favorite Moombah tracks in this mix!
Awesome collaboration with the world's biggest DJ. Definition of a banger!
Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Zeds Dead BabyPosted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
Zeds Dead is the Dubstep/Electro duo made up of producers DC and Hooks. The group formed in the Summer of 2009 in Toronto, Canada after already having been producing for three years under the name of Mass Productions. They made the switchover from hip-hop to electronic music with the inception of Zeds Dead. Since the transition, ZD has conquered the genre of Dubstep in North America with their signature heavy synths and intense bass lines. Since having grown globally with their amazing production quality, the group has set off on several tours landing them all over the U.S. and Europe. In the past year, Zeds Dead signed with the renowned label Mad Decent and has released several new tracks that have gained a lot of attention in the EDM world. Below are some of my favorite recent creations by the talented duo:
Next time your at the cafe put on this one on your Ipod and you will for sure be put in a good mood the rest of the day.
Was this popular in 1975? Probably not.
"Undah Ya Skirt" by Zeds Dead
ZD kills it with this Dancehall/Drum & Bass tune. Will smash any dancefloor!
New jam released in December. Similar synth sounds as used in "1975" but still does the job. Epic builds and soulful melodic breakdowns.
Mr. Dillon FrancisPosted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
Dillon Francis has been a favorite artist of mine for some time. In the past year, the young LA native has had tremendous success and grown to be internationally recognized as a leading electronic producer. The funny thing is that I saw this coming a long time ago! Having not fully broken through in the scene with his Dubstep and House tracks in 2009 and early 2010, Mr. Francis decided to take a stab at a new blossoming genre called Moombahton, which is a cross between Dutch House and Reggeaton and recognized for its signature 110 BPM (Beats Per Minute) tempo. In doing so, he made the genre one of the most popular sounds in electronic music these days. By adding his own spin to the already established genre, Dillon Francis has made a new style of Moombahton called Jump Up or Moombahcore. This can be considered a fusion of Electro, Dubstep, and Moombahton all in one with a tempo around 110 BPM. In 2011, Francis has dominated the charts with several hit singles. Here are some of my favorites:
Cockney ThugPosted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
"You sound like your from London" is a phrase I'm sure Rusko hears quite a bit, but actually he isn't from London. The Leeds native is said to be one of the founding fathers of the UK Dubstep movement born in the early 2000s. After graduating from Leeds College of Music, the producer began experimenting with the booming genre of Dubstep in London with other notable acts like Skream and Caspa in 2006. The talented musician with roots in Reggae and Dub, added his own style to the fairly dark genre of Dubstep giving it more of an energetic dance vibe. His hit single "Woo Boost" embodies the heavy hitting and bass-driven style Rusko is known for. It is one of the most iconic Dubstep songs ever! More recently the UK superstar has released a debut album titled OMG! on Mad Decent with hit original tracks like "Hold On" and "I Love You".
Known for high-energy sets Rusko is a DJ you don't want to miss! He is currently touring in the U.S. and is one of my favorite DJs to see live. Every time he brings it his all and plays a set that will blow you away. Check his website to find out when he is coming to a city near you! Expect more big things out of this guy in the near future…
SkrillyPosted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
No one is bigger in the EDM world right now than Skrillex. With fans of all ages and from every corner of the globe, the 23 year-old Dubstep/Electro phenom has supposedly made it onto an upcoming cover of Rolling Stone and received 5 Grammy nominations this year. Having started his career as a teenager with screamo-punk group From First To Last, Skrillex, born Sonny Moore, shifted gears and began producing electronic music in 2008. He released his first solo EP under the new name in the summer of 2010. Since then, Skrillex has released the widely acclaimed Scary Monster and Nice Sprites and a number of remixes for artist like Lady Gaga, La Roux, and Benny Bennasi.
The respected producer has been called the King of Dubstep! You can hear his tracks played at the world's biggest clubs and in dorm rooms on every college campus. After having toured with superstar deejay Deadmau5, Skrillex launched his own tour alongside teenage electro sensation Porter Robinson, which hit every major city in the U.S. and Europe. He is currently on a new tour called the Mothership Tour which is sure to land at a city near you. WOMP!
MoombahtonPosted: December 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
The story of how the genre of electronic music called Moombahton was created is extremely interesting. Supposedly, while DJing a high school homecoming party for his little cousin in 2009, popular house DJ Dave Nada of the Washington, DC based group Nadastrom, decided to slow the tempo or BPM (beats per minute) of well-known Dutch House tracks so they could be more danceable for a crowd unfamiliar with electronic music. In doing so, he noticed that the edited version of the song's had their own energy and style. He saw it as an almost electrified version of the already established genre of Latin music called Reggaeton because of the similar tempo. One of the track's that Nada slowed down to the glorified 110 BPM was Afrojack's popular club remix hit "Moombah". In doing so, Nada gave birth to MOOMBAHTON (which is actually the name of the first ever Moombahton track)!
Since the release of the edited Dutch House track, the Moombahton scene has grown to a worldwide phenomenon. Many producers have created their own original tracks as well as create thousands of edits of previously made House songs. Notable producers like Diplo and Dillon Francis have helped popularize the genre by creating their own Moombathon tracks as well as supporting countless other artists doing the same thing. Below are some of my favorite Moombahton tracks of 2011:


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Linda H. Yoder PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN | Professor
Phone: 512 471-7938
Office: NUR 5.158
The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing
1710 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78712
Linda H. Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN, is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. Dr. Yoder was an Army Nurse Corps officer for 28 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel. She has been at the School of Nursing for 10 years, teaching graduate nursing administration and healthcare systems management courses as well as advising and coaching Master's and Doctoral students.
Dr. Yoder is an outcomes researcher and has spent most of her career working and conducting research in hospitals. Her areas of research have included examining patient care problems, the nursing work environment, career development relationships of nurses, and quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, cardiovascular, and pulmonary disease as well as burn survivors. Dr. Yoder continues to collaborate with active duty military researchers, serving as a research mentor to new investigators. She also collaborates extensively with the hospital systems in the greater Austin area.
Dr. Yoder is an alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nursing Fellowship (2011 Cohort) and she is the President of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and also is a member of several professional nursing organizations to include the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing, The Oncology Nursing Society, The Association of Nurse Executives, the American Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International. She serves as a reviewer or editorial board member of several clinical and research journals.
- 2015-2016 National Science Foundation (NSF); RAPID: Collaborative Research: Ebola-related Information Obtained by Healthcare Providers: Effects of Formal and Informal Communication Channels and Organizational Structure. Role: Co-Investigator
- 2013-2017 TriService Nursing Research Program Grant N13-P06 LTC Felecia Rivers (PI), Exploring Post Deployment Behavioral Health among Military Enroute Care Nurses. Role: quantitative methods mentor and Investigator
- 2014-2016 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellowship, Yoder, L. H. (PI), Relational Coordination and Coaching Among Nurse Leaders in Central Texas.
- 2014-2016 American Nurses Foundation Grant, Deborah Kenny (PI), Lived Experiences of Female Veterans after Iraq and Afghanistan who are Homeless or Near Homeless: A Phenomenological Study. Role: Investigator
- TriService Nursing Research Program Grant N12-006 LTC A. Nayback-Beebe (PI), June 2012-2015, A Pilot Study Examining the Efficacy of Biomodulator Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain (LBP). Role: Mentor.
- 2010-2015 TriService Nursing Research Program Grant N11-004, LTC Nancy Steel (PI), A Female Urinary Diversion Device for Military Women in the Deployed Environment.
Role: Mentor
- 2012-2014 TriService Nursing Research Program Grant (N12-P04) CPT J. Robbins (PI), Implementing an Evidence-based Precepting Program in a Military Burn Center. Role: Mentor.
- 2006-2014, Linda Yoder (PI), Outcomes of Burned Service Members Treated at a Military Burn Center, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program.
- 2010-2012, Vicki Batson (PI), Managerial Coaching and Staff Nurse Perceptions of the Nursing Work Environment, Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay. Epsilon Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Role: Mentor & Dissertation Chairperson.
- 2008-2012, COL Kathryn Gaylord, (PI), The Comparison of PTSD and Mild TBI in Burned Military Service Members, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program, Role: Research Mentor.
- 2007-2012, Valerie Lawrence & Polly Hitchcock (Co-PIs), Long-term Outcomes in Burned OEF/OIF Veterans (LOBO), Veterans Administration HSR&D SDR 07-042, Role: Consultant.
- 2006-2012, COL Kathryn Gaylord (PI), Longitudinal Outcomes of Burned Civilians Treated at a Military Burn Center, United States Institute of Surgical Research, Role: Consultant.
- 2009-2011, LTC Ann Nayback (PI), Post-deployment Social Support and Social Conflict in Female Military Veterans, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program, Role: Mentor & Dissertation Chairperson.
- 1999-2009, Linda Yoder (PI), Longitudinal Outcomes from a Military Burn Center, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program.
- 2006 Yoder, Linda (PI) Paths to Success: Evaluating the Nursing Work Environment. Conducted at Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, MD and Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, Rockville, MD.
- 1998-2001 Yoder, Linda (AI) Testing an Exercise Intervention for Patients with Cancer, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program.
- 1998-1999 Yoder, Linda (PI) Psychometric Testing of a Coaching Survey, Tri-Service Nursing Research Program.
- 1997-2000 Yoder, Linda (AI) Outcomes from a Heel Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program, Tri-Service Nursing, Research Program.
Publications (previous 5 years)
- Bae, S-H., & Yoder, L. H. (in press). Implementation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' nonpayment policy for preventable adverse events in rural and non-rural U.S. hospitals, Journal of Nursing Care Quality.
- Chavez, E., & Yoder, L. H. (2015). Staff nurse clinical leadership: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum, 50(2) 90-100.
- Jones, T. L., & Yoder, L. H. (2014). Dimensions of nurse work time: Progress in instrumentation. Nursing & Health Sciences, 17(3), 323-330.
- Yoder, L. H., Kirkley, D., McFall, D.C., Kirksey, K., Stalbaum, A., & Sellers, D. (2014). Staff nurses use of research to facilitate evidence-based practice. American Journal of Nursing, 114(9), 26-38. CE & published ahead of print doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000453753.00894.29
- Scherbakova, N., Rascati, K., Brown, C., Lawson, K., Novak, S., Richards, K. M., & Yoder, L. (2014). Factors associated with seizure recurrence in epilepsy patients treated with antiepileptic monotherapy: A retrospective observational cohort study using US administrative insurance claims, CNS Drugs, online ahead of print doi:10.1007/s40263-014-0191-1
- Mann-Salinas, E., Hayes, E., Robbins, J., Sabido, J., Feider, L., Allen, D., & Yoder, L. (2014). A systematic review of the literature to support an evidence-based precepting program. Burns, 40(3), 374-387. doi:10.1016/j.burns.2013.11.008. Epub 2013 Dec 9.
- Dingley, J., & Yoder, L. (2013). The public health nursing work environment: Review of the literature. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice 19(4), 308-321. on-line ahead of print doi:10.1097/PHH.0b013e31825ceadc
- Steele, N., & Yoder, L. H. (2013). Military Women's Urinary Patterns, Practices, and Complications in Deployment Settings. Urologic Nursing, 33(2), 61-78.
- Simmons, A., & Yoder, L. (2013). Military resilience: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum, 48(1), 17-25.
- Yoder, L. H., McFall, D. C., & Cancio, L. C. (2012). Use of the videophone to collect quality of life data from burn patients. International Journal of Burns and Trauma, 2(3), 135-144.
- Androwich, I., Watson, C., Belcher, J. V., Patrician, P., Sherman, R., & Yoder, L. (2012) Graduate practicums in nursing administration programs: Current approaches and recommendations. JONA, 42(10), 454-457.
- Batson, V., & Yoder, L. (2012). A concept analysis of managerial coaching. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 68(7), 1658-69.
- Stone, A, & Yoder, L. (2012). Strategic considerations during EHR implementation. JONA, 42(4), 208-214.
- McFall, C., & Yoder, L. H. (2012). Critical access healthcare: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum, 47(1), 9-17.
- Morgan, S., & Yoder, L. H. (2012). A concept analysis of person-centered care. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 30(1), 6-15. published online 19 July 2011, doi:10.1177/0898010111412189
- Nayback-Beebe, A., & Yoder, L. (2012). The lived experiences of a male survivor of intimate partner violence: A qualitative case study. MEDSURG Nursing, 21(2), 89-96.
- Nayback-Beebe, A., & Yoder, L. H. (2011). Social Support vs. social conflict: What's more influential in mental health symptom severity for female veterans? Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 25(6), 469-478.
- Downing, J., Yoder, L. H., & Kirksey, K. (2011). A qualitative study of phlebotomy device selection. MEDSURG Nursing, 20(6), 291-295.
- Nayback-Beebe, A., & Yoder, L. H. (2011). Psychometric Properties of the Interpersonal Relationship Inventory-Short Form for Female Veterans. Research in Nursing & Health, 34, 241-252. Epub ahead of print Apr 6, 2011, doi:10.1002/nur.20435
- Haskins, M., Hnatiuk, C. N., & Yoder, L. H. (2011). Medical-Surgical nurses' perceived value of certification study, MEDSURG Nursing, 20(2), 71-77.
- Yoder, L. H., Nayback, A. M., & Gaylord, K. (2010). The evolution and utility of the burn specific health scale: A systematic review. Burns, 36(8), 1154-1156. Pre-publication online at - doi:10.1016/j.burns.2010.01.004
- Yoder, L. H., Walden, M., & Verklan, M. T (2010). Social justice considerations in neonatal care for nurse managers and executives. JOGN 39, 349-358.
- Kowalik, S. A., & Yoder, L. H. (2010). A concept analysis of decisional involvement. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 34(3), 1-9.
- Serio-Melvin, M., Yoder, L. H., & Gaylord, K. (2010). Caring for burn patients at the United States Institute of Surgical Research: The nurses' multifaceted role. Nursing Clinics of North America, 45(2), 233-248.
- Jones, T., Yoder, L. (2010). Economic Theory and Nursing Administration Research – Is This a Good Combination? Nursing Forum, 45(1), 40-53.


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Nobody panic, but for the next five months or so our entire water supply will depend on a single pipe and pump station at Lake Mead.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has shut down one of the two intake pipes used to deliver water from the lake to every home and business in the Las Vegas Valley and Boulder City.
Intake No. 1 was taken offline early this month so workers can connect it to the pump station for Intake No. 2 and, eventually, a new third intake now under construction at the lake.
Until that connection has been made, most likely by the end of March, all of the valley's water will come from Intake No. 2.
Marc Jensen, director of engineering for the water authority, delivered the news to authority board members Thursday during a discussion of the so-called third intake project at Lake Mead.
After some asked questions about cost, the board unanimously approved a 13-month extension of the completion date for the new $817 million intake, which is now scheduled to be finished by July 4, 2015.
Thursday's vote to give third-intake general contractor Vegas Tunnel Constructors more time did not come with any additional money attached. Water authority General Manager Pat Mulroy had already approved about $13 million from a contingency fund to compensate the contractor for the unexpectedly difficult conditions it has encountered 600 feet underground.
To date, Vegas Tunnel Constructors has received about $16 million of the $40 million in contingency money set aside under its $447 million contract with the authority.
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, who serves on the water authority board, wanted to know whether anyone could guarantee him that this would be last contingency money paid out on the job.
"Of course not," Jensen said. "There are still potential difficulties ahead."
"That's what the contingencies are for," Mulroy added.
As for the work now ramping up on Intake No. 1, Jensen said it's always a concern when you rely so heavily on a system that has no real backup. But the chance of something going wrong with Intake No. 2 in the coming months is extremely remote.
Water is drawn through the intake pipe by 22 individual pumping units, each hooked up to a secondary power supply in case the main power goes out. So there's redundancy, Jensen said.
A cap will be placed temporarily over the opening of Intake No. 1 sometime before the end of the year so the pipe can be drained. Then crews from general contractor Renda Pacific will venture inside to drill and blast a 110-foot vertical shaft from the bottom of the Intake No. 1 pump station down to a connector tunnel they are now finishing 400 feet underground near the shore of Lake Mead.
The $12 million fix was approved in September as an emergency addition to Renda Pacific's original $52 million contract with the authority. The additional work is expected to extend the life of Intake No. 1, which is the oldest and shallowest of the authority's straws in the shrinking lake.
Without the work, the intake and its pump station could become inoperable if the surface of Lake Mead drops another 40 to 45 feet from where it is now. The improvements will keep the intake working even if the lake's surface falls almost 60 feet, effectively buying the authority more time to get the third intake finished.
This certainly won't be the first time the Las Vegas Valley has survived with just one straw at Lake Mead. The community got by with a single intake and pump station for several decades, but the need for a backup grew as it began to draw more water from the lake and less from the valley's groundwater.
In the 1990s, before there was an Intake No. 2, an electrical problem shut down the one and only intake and pumping station, cutting off all access to lake water for about three days.
If that should happen again in the next few months, water authority spokesman J.C. Davis said residents can expect to see emergency restrictions on water use.
There is enough water stored in the valley at any one time to keep taps flowing for several days, and additional water can be pumped from the local groundwater table. But some areas would suffer more than others.
In Boulder City where Davis lives, for example, there really isn't a backup supply or any significant storage. If the system that pulls water from Lake Mead goes down completely, he said, "We're basically screwed."
Contact reporter Henry Brean at firstname.lastname@example.com or 702-383-0350. Follow him on Twitter @RefriedBrean.


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Disney's John Lasseter addressed a massive crowd of anxious fans at this year's D23 Expo, bringing with him a number of announcements about the future of Disney and Pixar animation. Chief among these was the lastest update on the hugely anticipated Toy Story 3.
Talking about the story itself, Lasseter confirmed that the film will indeed revolve around Andy going off to college and leaving the toys behind for good. "It is," said Lasseter, "For parents who've been through it, a very emotional time, but we had to look at it through the point-of-view of the toys themselves." In addition to the announcement at Comic-Con that Michael Keaton will be providing the voice of Barbie's beau Ken, Lasseter announced a number of other names who'll be providing voices for the film including Jeff Garland, Bonnie Hunt, Ned Beatty and Whoopi Goldberg. He did not give away the identities of the new toys that the actors will play with the exception of introducing one new character: Mr. Pricklepants. The stuffed hedgehog, an overbearing thespian, will be voiced by Timothy Dalton.
Finally, Lasseter unveiled the first trailer for Toy 3…Opening in a square, 4:3 aspect ratio, the trailer begins with VHS-quality home video footage of Andy at various ages – playing with his toys, being measured by this mother against the wall – suddenly interrupted by a cut to a photograph of Andy, now 18, at his high-school graduation. Shots of the toys discussing Andy's coming departure for college are concluded by Andy walking out the door, leaving Woody to climb up to the top-most shelf and sadly survey the empty, memory-filled room.
The rest of trailer seemed to indicate that the toys are donated to a pre-school where the rampage of young children dismantle the Potato Heads and beat the toys ragged in the most comically horrific of ways. The toys decide to stage an escape, except that Buzz is injured during the attempt, and after being rebooted by his friends returns to life in "Spanish" mode, walking around like an over-proud matador and speaking exclusively in espanol.
Overall, the trailer was both moving and hilarious, exactly what would expect from a Toy Story. Keep your eyes on IGN Movies when they release the trailer online in the near future.


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Ever notice how corporations will spend millions of dollars on branding and image, yet nothing on training for their speechwriters?
It's incredible.
Look, brands are important, image is important, but getting up and delivering speeches to audiences (live and recorded forever) is equally important, if not more.
Think about it. Should you really trust your company's reputation (and your speaker's image!) to a writer who has never written a speech before? Perhaps, but wouldn't it simply make sense to make sure they know what they're doing?
In this podcast episode, I discuss why investing in speechwriting training (don't worry, it's not one long ad!) makes sense for businesses and for speechwriters themselves.
I discuss three primary reasons why speech writing training is important, as well as some tips to help speechwriters convince their bosses to invest in their training.
For managers, it's all about saving time, money, and headaches. For speechwriters it's all about boosting your career, income and getting paid for writing (which, let's face it, is rare these days!).
But most of all, it's about getting great speeches from your speechwriters.
If you are thinking of training, click here to find out more about the next Global Speechwriter Guided Online Speechwriting Course.


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Hello everybody!
Have you started following me on Bloglovin? (the link will be on the bottom of this page) Anyways, I love the way Bloglovin delivers its blog feeds. I get a daily email at night, right around bedtime and the other day I received an update for Kelly's blog: Finding Time to Create. She's so talented and the card she made was uh-mazing! I just had to get the file she used and it was just on time to inspire me to create a wedding card for my tenant who just got married a week ago.
The 3D Cake collection is from Crafting Creatures and it has so many possibilities, I love it! I chose the same file as Kelly but decided to use golden vinyl instead. I had some glitter paper I could have used but I like working with vinyl when I am cutting intricate designs. the sentiment was also cut in vinyl and the little flowers are by Recollections. I used them in the diaper cake I made for my friend's baby shower last year. They are so tiny and cute. I hope my tenant's wife likes this card as much as I do.
So here it is:
This is the inside of the box, it does not come in the file but I made the inner cover to glue on top of the page protector (I cut that a bit smaller to hide the glued edges under the paper) Well, it is easy to do, just draw a rectangle around the the inside part of the cover and cut it. Then glue the plastic first and the cardstock on top. It looks cleaner this way.
Here is the card inside the box.
That's all for today, sorry I have not been updating my blog often enough but now I am crafting whenever I can and my free time is so scarce with an infant at home (He will be 3 months on Friday, WOW!) but lucky us, he has started sleeping longer at nights. The only one giving us a hard time is my 3 year old, that kid has so much energy that she usually goes to bed after 11pm!
Thanks for looking at my blog today, go grab that Crafting Creatures cutting file because it is soooo soooo cool! And you will use it over and over and over again. I know I will.
Happy Crafting!


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- papa noun
- amahan; tatay
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BOINC project governance
BOINC is a community-based open-source project. Anyone can contribute to BOINC, and there are many ways to contribute. People who consistently contribute are able to participate in the project's decision-making processes.
BOINC's governance structure is described here.
Project Management Committee
Project decisions are generally made by community consensus. To manage this process, and to resolve conflicts when they occur, there is a Project Management Committee (PMC) consisting of community members who have consistently contributed to the project. Current PMC members are:
- Bruce Allen
- Leader of Einstein@Home. Director of the Albert Einstein Institute for Gravitational Physics.
- David Anderson
- BOINC founder and architect. Research Scientist at University of California, Berkeley.
- Christian Beer
- Project admin of RNA World and vice chairman of Rechenkraft.net e.V.
- Matt Blumberg
- Director of GridRepublic. Creator of Progress Thru Processors.
- Eric Korpela
- Chief scientist of SETI@home. Research Scientist at University of California, Berkeley.
- Keith Upplinger
- Technical lead of IBM World Community Grid.
- Rom Walton
- Programmer/Analyst at UC Berkeley.
- Willy de Zutter
- Creator of BoincStats and BAM!.


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You Can't Turn This Around On Me, Or Can You?
The real reason why I blog is because I'm a very very very private person...yes I know well y do you blog if your so private right? Don't get me wrong I have been like this all my life because there are people in my family who loves to hold shit against to win at any cost. The Real here is in my own immediately family there is one person very close to me loves to find out shit on you and cant wait to rip you a new ass hole with this information. So when things go upside down in my house I don't tell people in my family because of the whole turn the shit around on you....the one time I thought I wanted to open up and give them the benefit of the doubt I came to this person with passion in my heart but anger on my mind about not getting enough sleep because as u know my 9 month old don't sleep,
Till next time:)
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Report: Overuse Of Seat Warmers Could Result In "Toasted Skin Syndrome"
We know it's cold up there in the wintry north in Minnesota, but be careful you're not cozying up to your heated car seats or laptop batteries in excess, warns a local news story. You could end up with something called "Toasted Skin Syndrome." Eww.
Far less delightful than say, a toasted pastry or an English muffin, WCCO News in Minneapolis says toasted skin occurs when drivers leave seat heaters on for long car trips or even rest hot laptop batteries on their legs for a continued stretch of time.
They cite doctors who explain it's not an actual burn, but a rash from prolonged exposure to warm temperatures.
Said one dermatologist:
"We're seeing it now are in the lower back (and on the bottom) from people using seat warmers in their cars; we'll see it on the lap area… from people setting lap tops on their laps."
If you're not careful, warns the report, you could end up with a permanent tint to your skin. A toasty one.
Seat Warmers Can Cause 'Toasted Skin' Rash, Scarring [WCCO News]
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Daniel Libeskind on Design Aesthetics
The architect and designer talks about making everyday objects beautiful and affordable
IT'S NOT EVERY DAY that you meet an architect concerned with price. "It's easy to make things for the super rich," says Daniel Libeskind, the Polish-born American architect behind Berlin's Jewish Museum and winner of the competition to build the new World Trade Center in New York. "But my philosophy is to make everyday objects of life beautiful, functional and affordable."
His Scribe table for Fiam Italia, made of 12 mm curved glass, retails for a relatively modest €1,200. "It was meant to be part...


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The couples competed tonight in the final dance off of the series, with Jason Donovan and Kristina Rihanoff scoring the highest with a combined tally of 78 out of 80 from their two dances.
McFly's Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani were next with a score of 77, and Chelsee Healey and Pasha Kovalev were last with a score of 75.
Harry and Aliona started strongly with a '50s jive to Great Balls of Fire, scoring all 10s from judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli.
Len told them: "You have talent written all over you. You gave it all your all. Everyone was so impressed by that."
But their second dance was less impressive with Craig, Len and Bruno all scoring nine out of 10, while Alesha gave them full marks.
Chelsee and Pasha scored second highest in their first dance with only Craig giving them a nine, while they got 10s from the others.
"I've judged in this room many times, and watching you, a girl who came here with no dancing experience, do that jive so well gives me as much pleasure as judging world champions," said Len.
But they scored lowest of the night with their last dance, earning nines from all four judges.
By contrast Jason and Kristina started off with two nines and two 10s, but finished strongly with a breathtaking routine that earned them perfect scores.
Alesha told them: "If this was a marathon you would have won already. The razzamatazz, the lifts, this was a show dance!
"It was more than a show dance it was showbusiness extravaganza! You could open on Broadway tomorrow and break box office records!"
But the judges points will have no bearing on the winners, who will be decided in a public vote.


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The Bait Hole: bring your maxi-glide, folks. The hills are fast from freezing overnight (still). Afternoons are getting sticky. There's still skiable snow left but you may want to start bringing your rock skis soon. Call Don Nodine after this for updates. His number is on the Northern Timber Cruisers cross-country skiing webpage.
Don just called from the Clubhouse. It's till good skiing BUT the hill are fast to very fast. He also said that he's having an easier time going UP the hills to the side of the set track rather than using the tracks.
I'm leaving for a business trip in a few minutes so this is the last post for the season. You can skiing conditions for the last week of March and the first week of April at the Bait Hole/Clubhouse by calling Don or by calling New England Outdoor Center for conditions at the Twin Pines/Millinocket Lake trail area.


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Plot: The four-pack of superheroes encounter the insanely powerful Silver Surfer, but unfortunately, meeting him means the world coming to an end. The misunderstood Silver Surfer leaves a path of destruction wherever he goes. Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben try to work with the government to put a stop to the Silver Surfer, but things get complicated when Dr. Doom makes a comeback. All of this, plus Reed and Sue are trying to get married. Who's it for: Fans of the first and kids. The "FF" films just don't pack the punch of the other superhero films like "Batman Begins," and don't have the humor of "The Incredibles."
Expectations: I was very surprised they were making a second film. But then I did have that glimmer of hope … maybe they would make Dr. Doom dark and nasty, maybe the Silver Surfer could save the movie … maybe.
Actors: Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards: Is there a more unlikely couple than Gruffudd and Alba? What's even more amazing is, Reed takes advantage of Sue at times in the movie. In real life, he would be worshipping every second he gets. And unfortunately it seems whatever the special effects budget was, it wasn't spent on the elasticity of Reed. Grade: 3
Jessica Alba as Sue Storm: Well, they found a way for her to look bad. Apparently all they needed was a couple of extra pounds of makeup. Grade: 4
Chris Evans as Johnny Storm: The most interesting part of the film was Johnny's ability to swap powers with anyone. Unfortunately, Johnny is still an over-the-top egocentric, who never really has anything funny to say. Grade: 5
Talking: It's never a good sign for a film when, close to the end, one of the characters recaps the entire movie to make sure the audience understands where they are at. And the first 30 minutes plays out like a lame sitcom that wouldn't survive the CW. Plus, there are lines like this one from Ben (Michael Chiklis), "My lips are sealed, at least they would be if I had any." Please tell me you just groaned when you read that line. Grade: 3
When Jessica Alba was at the MTV Movie Awards she called "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" the best family/comedy of the summer. That alone should spell disaster for a superhero film. Really, it's just more of the original — the actors don't have chemistry, Dr. Doom isn't doomish enough and the special effects don't put it in with the elite films of the genre. The Silver Surfer could have been a savior to this "franchise" but he was terribly underwritten and apparently never had freewill until meeting Storm. Not even giving him the voice of Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) could make him interesting. Alba did have one aspect of the family/comedy correct, they all hugged at the end.
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One man drowned and a second survived after going into a river in the early hours of the morning.
A major search operation has now been called off after gardai confirmed that just two people - not four as first thought - had entered the River Avoca along the North Quay in Arlow, Co Wicklow.
A Garda spokesman said: "Following inquiries, it now appears that only two people had gone into the water."
The alarm was raised shortly before 4.30am when one of the men managed to get out of the river.
His friend, who was in his 40s, was recovered about half an hour later by search teams between the harbour wall and marina pontoon.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead and his body has been taken to hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are continuing into how the men got into the water near the Bridgewater Shopping Centre.
Both men lived in a local apartment. One was a Polish national, but it is not known where the second was from.
The Irish Coast Guard said emergency services continued to search the scene for three hours amid fears that another two men were missing.
The coast guard and Garda helicopters, Arklow RNLI, gardai, ambulance and fire brigade crews were involved in the dramatic operation with searches along the quay, in the river and out to the harbour entrance to the Irish Sea.
Jimmy Tyrell, Lifeboat Operations Manager Arklow RNLI
Jimmy Tyrell, operations manager of Arklow RNLI, said his volunteers in RNLI and sailing club ribs were involved in the search until it was stood down at about 8am.
"Conditions were good this morning," he said.
"It was a fine morning, calm with little or no wind."


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1.04 Let him sit down.
Don't let him sit down. (+Best Choice)
1.05 Love-Choice
Premium: Zack's Body: 5 Crystal
1.06 Are you kidding me?
Why thank you … (+Best Choice)
1.07 Midnight-Checkpoint
Need 100pt to pass
Chapter 2
2.02 No.
Go on. (+Best Choice)
2.06 Midnight-Checkpoint
Need 1.500pt to pass
2.07 Keep watching.
Leave it to me. (+Best Choice)
2.07 1 Picture's
2.08 1 Picture's
Chapter 3
3.02 This is none of your business.
Say nothing. (+Best Choice)
3.07 Don't worry.
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3.08 Love-Choice
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Chapter 4
4.04 What're you doing here?
Were you worried about me? (+Best Choice)
4.06 Midnight-Checkpoint
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4.07 Yeah.
Huh … (+Best Choice)
Chapter 5
5.06 Then you'd better not tell me.
I want to know. (+Best Choice)
5.07 Go home alone.
Let him walk you home. (+Best Choice)
5.08 Love-Choice
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Chapter 6
6.04 It could be anyone.
I want you to come. (+Best Choice)
6.05 Midnight-Checkpoint
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6.05 Give it a rest.
Zack's right. (+Best Choice)
Chapter 7
7.01 I'll give it a shot.
Do you think it'll be okay? (+Best Choice)
7.03 Love-Choice
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7.09 What conversation?
I heard it. (+Best Choice)
Chapter 8
8.03 Ask what's going on.
Don't say anything. (+Best Choice)
8.06 Midnight-Checkpoint
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8.06 I'll tell you someday.
It's not a pleasant thing to talk about. (+Best Choice)
Chapter 9
9.04 I'm a bit anxious.
I'm okay with it. (+Best Choice)
9.07 I hope so.
Yeah, you're right! (+Best Choice)
9.08 Love-Choice
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Chapter 10
10.03 Please do.
I'll make you even happier. (+Best Choice)
10.06 Midnight-Checkpoint
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10.08 You might be right.
You shouldn't be worried about that. (+Best Choice)
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Get: 5x Story Ticket, 10x Power Recovery Item, 1x 'Oceanview Table' (Zack) [Background]
2. Evolution Ending = 1st Heart on the Meter + 2 CG's
Get: 5x Story Ticket, 10x Crystal, 50x Power Recovery Item, 1x 'Long Wavy Hair Ponytail' (Zack), 1x 'Lace Shoulder Setup' (Zack), 1x 'Dangle Bow Pearl Earrings' (Zack), 1x 'Chic Ladies' Watch' (Zack)
3. Rebirth Ending = 2nd Heart on the Meter + 2 CG's
Get: 5x Story Ticket, 25x Crystal, 100x Power Recovery Item, 1x 'Business Suits' (Zack) [Him], 1x 'Slip-on Dress Shoes' (Zack) [Him], 1x 'Business Bag' (Zack) [Him]
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Resolving the Issues of Child Custody and Visitation
Every parent cares about and loves his or her children. Parents want to have an active and meaningful role in their children's futures. In the midst of a divorce or separation, however, it often becomes very easy for one or both parents to lose sight of those basic truths — and of the best interests of their children as well.
Serving clients in Fairfax County and throughout the surrounding jurisdictions of Northern Virginia since 1981, our firm's experience and focus on family law matters can help you minimize the harmful effects of separation and divorce by keeping you focused on the goals that really matter.
The Best Interests of the Child
Virginia's "Best Interest of the Child" statute is found at Section 20-124.3 of the Code of Virginia. The factors that courts must consider in all child custody or visitation disputes are:
- The age and physical and mental condition of the child
- The age and physical and mental condition of each parent
- The relationship existing between each parent and each child
- The needs of the child
- The role which each parent has played in the upbringing and care of the child, and the role each will play in the future
- The likelihood of each parent actively supporting the child's contact and relationship with the other parent and of cooperating in matters affecting the child
- The reasonable preference of the child, if of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a preference
- Any family history of domestic violence or abuse
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Lorain Bridge on Lacassine Bayou
Kept my losing streak alive with another scratch at Lorraine bridge. Went South just beyond where the old rail bridge was and only caught little perch and a couple of spotted gar. All day long you could see the little gar on top or maybe a foot down. There was never a time that you couldn't see one if you looked around.
The water was fairly clear. You could see maybe a couple of feet down and it was at low pool since it hadn't rained up there is a long time.
The one fisherman I saw went way down toward the HWY 14 bridge. Too me that's what it would have taken to get to decent conditions. I finished before he did so don't know what he caught.
My surprise for the morning was that they are almost finished with a brand new bridge over Lacassine on Hwy 14. Looks like we could get a spot to slide the yaks off out of the deal, but will have to wait and see. Probably 95% complete, but around here that means months more before it's done.


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Press Release Number: 7-2011
Budget proposes necessary funding for on-time harbor dredging completion, proposes increased ability for airports to invest in critical infrastructure improvements
Following the release of President Obama's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget proposal, Port Authority Executive Director Chris Ward issued the following statement in support of the proposed $65 million to ensure on-time completion of the New York and New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project in 2014, and the proposal to allow airports to increase the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) for airport improvements.
"With the Harbor Deepening Project over 70 percent complete, this level of funding would keep this critical project on schedule and deliver immediate economic benefits to the local and national economy. This project is a great example of how infrastructure investment can stimulate economic growth, job creation and competitiveness.
"The Port Authority operates the busiest airport system in the country and we expect the number of people we serve annually to grow to 130 million people in the next 10 years. With the budget's proposed cuts to the federal Airport Improvement Program, the President's proposal to allow for an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge is an essential step to making certain we can continue to invest in critical airport improvements that will increase safety and decrease delays, like replacing the outdated Central Terminal Building at LaGuardia Airport. The President's proposal shifts the cost for these airport improvements from the taxpayer to those who use our airports. In contrast to additional charges levied by airlines to grow their revenue, every cent of the PFC goes directly back into the airport for necessary improvements.
"The funding of the Harbor Deeping project and the PFC increase are key priorities as the Port Authority works to meet the region's growing transportation and infrastructure needs and help our nation compete. We encourage Congress to maintain these priorities as it considers the President's budget."
The proposed FY 2012 Budget includes $65 million in U.S. Army Corps of Engineer funding, which will ensure on-time completion of the New York and New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project in 2014 that could yield first-year national economic benefits in the range of $140 million. The project was started in 2004 and will deepen the Port of New York and New Jersey to 50 feet to accommodate the newer, larger ships of the global fleet.
The proposed FY 2012 Budget also proposes allowing airports to increase PFC charges. At a time when the President and Congress have called for significant cuts in the federal Airport Improvement Program, increasing the current PFC cap from $4.50 to $7.00 would create the necessary flexibility for airports to continue investing in the critical improvements that will increase airport safety and capacity and reduce delays. The cap was last increased in 2000 and, when factoring in construction inflation, is worth just $2.51, almost half of what it once was. The PFC increase requires Congressional action to include it in FAA Reauthorization legislation.
CONTACT: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey operates many of the busiest and most important transportation links in the region. They include John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Stewart International and Teterboro airports; AirTrain JFK and AirTrain Newark; the George Washington Bridge and Bus Station; the Lincoln and Holland tunnels; the three bridges between Staten Island and New Jersey; the PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) rapid-transit system; Port Newark; the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal; the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island; the Brooklyn Piers/Red Hook Container Terminal; the Port Authority-Port Jersey Marine Terminal and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan. The agency also owns the 16-acre World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. The Port Authority is self-sufficient and receives no tax revenues from either state.


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SAN FRANCISCO (06/21/2000) - The cost of new computer games, educational or otherwise, can quickly empty a parent's wallet. But now, if you have a broadband connection, you can rent these games instead of buying them.
Into Corp. has an online service called PlayNow that allows parents to rent software. And this week the selection of available titles got even better.
Into Networks announced that it will expand PlayNow, which currently offers about 100 games, with Disney games. The agreement with Disney Interactive will bring titles such as "A Bug's Life Action Game" and "Winnie-the-Pooh Kindergarten" to broadband this fall.
Into hasn't announced pricing for the Disney entries yet, but a company spokesperson expects it to be similar to the three-tiered pricing of the current PlayNow selections. You can rent individual titles for 48 hours for $2.99, subscribe to different "channels" (Kids, Lifestyles, or Games) for $5.99 monthly, or pay $9.95 monthly for unlimited use of all games.
For protection against software piracy, PlayNow uses a small player utility on a local PC and proprietary streaming technology that only downloads parts of the games as they're needed.
The PlayNow service isn't available on all broadband Internet services yet, but it is currently accessible to about 500,000 broadband users in 45 markets, according to Into. The company hopes to offer PlayNow to most broadband users by the end of the year. By then, analysts estimate more than 3 million homes will have high-speed connections.


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LITTLE Aarron Higgins is tortured by a condition which makes him itch uncontrollably.
The brave four-year-old, who has endured 15 operations in his short life, is left bleeding and in agony.
And his only hope is a liver transplant.
Next month, he will be assessed by liver specialists from King's College Hospital in London to see if he is suitable for the operation.
It will not cure his rare genetic disease but would permanently ease the itching, caused by a build-up of bile in his body.
The condition, Alagille syndrome, affects just one in 100,000 children.
And the itching it causes has been described as like being bitten by half a million midges.
Aarron's mum Jacqueline, 40, from Baillieston, Glasgow, said yesterday: "When he is itching he gets completely frustrated. No matter how much he scratches, it never goes away.
"It's heartbreaking. When it's really bad he screams, 'Mummy, help me,' with blood pouring from him.
"It's in his nose, his ears, places he can't even scratch. He has got a vest, leggings, socks, mitts and a balaclava but is still itching.
"It comes in waves. He can have a few weeks without it, as it depends on the amount of bile, and when he is not itching he is fine. He has got a great spirit. He is a wee mischief."
Aarron is cared for by doctors at Yorkhill Hospital and has had open heart surgery, as well as ops on his liver and bowel.
Even if he is judged suitable for a transplant, he could face a long wait for a donor organ.
Jacqueline said: "I don't know how long Aarron would be likely to have to wait as it's in the lap of the gods
"I am so in favour of the opt-out system for organ donation."


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Cheshire Sees McCann Budget for Fiscal 2019
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Cheshire officials offered no objections to McCann Technical School's $9.3 million for fiscal 2019.
Officials of the regional vocational school district presented the budget to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday before the board's regular meeting. The budget is virtually level-funded at $9,343,958 and the town will be assessed $481,594.
The board heard from Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District Superintendent James Brosnan and School Committee Cheshire representative Bill Craig, who walked the selectmen through the entire budget that will only increase .04 percent.
"We took what the towns told us very seriously about the assessments and … we have worked very hard to reduce the assessments to the towns while still maintaining our level of education," Craig told the selectmen. "I think we did a good job with that."
Brosnan said Cheshire will see a $61,535 increase over last year that can be directly correlated to more Cheshire students going to McCann.
"There was an increase there, but this is really proportionate to the number of students that attend," he said. "More students mean a few more dollars."
Cheshire's enrollment has gone up five students making them the third largest contributor in the district with 49 students.
The selectmen had no substantial concerns with the budget.
"This is a good clean budget," Selectwoman Carol Francesconi said. "Thank you very much for a very good presentation."
Before starting their regularly scheduled meeting, the Selectmen also heard from some of the town's younger residents who asked if it would be possible to build a skate park somewhere on the former Cheshire Elementary School grounds.
Francesconi said she did not know much about skate parks or what it would entail but was not opposed to the idea
"This is not the first time this has been brought before us and we will discuss and see what the feeling is," she said. "We also need to figure out the cost and things like that."
Selectman Edmund St. John IV agreed and said there may be grant opportunities and recommended that they approach North Adams, which recently built a skate park.
"It may be good to ask them what it took and that could provide a blueprint and then we can work towards working something out," he said. "Thank you for bringing it to us."
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Aadaminte Makan Abu releases this week
The film that had a rich haul at the National Awards (Best Film, Best Actor, Best Cinematography and Best Background Score) is releasing this week. Yes, we are talking about Salim Ahmed's Aadaminte Makan Abu.
Also out this week will be debutant director Babu Janardhanan's 1993 Bombay March 12 in which Mammootty plays the lead, and veteran director Siby Malayil's romantic tale, Violin.
Aadaminte Makan Abu
Director: Salim Ahmed
Cast: Salim Kumar, Zareena Wahab
It came as a surprise when a little known film called Aadaminte Makan Abu won several awards at the national and state levels. According to director Salim Ahmed the film is about an old Muslim couple who want to go for Haj. "They are in search of the money required for the trip and are even ready to die there."
According to actor Salim Kumar, who is mostly seen in comic roles, winning the national and the state awards for best actor was "truly overwhelming". He believes that his achievement could inspire other actors to do their best and aim for the ultimate.
"It was a genuine script and the character was well written. I had great hopes about the film soon after I read the script and it has been very well taken," says the actor, who is distributing the film himself.
Adaminte Makan Abu has been produced by Salim Ahmed and Ashraf Bedi. The cinematographer is Madhu Ambat and the music is by Isaac Thomas Kottukappilly and Ramesh Narayan.
Image: A scene from Aadaminte Makan Abu
1993 Bombay March 12
Director: Babu Janardhanan
Cast: Mammootty, Roma
According to the director, "1993 Bombay March 12 is an emotional family drama set in the aftermath of the Mumbai bomb blasts in 1993. It is a suspense drama which mentions several important events that happened in the country, like the Babri Masjid issue, and even certain controversial episodes that happened abroad."
Mammootty is Sanathana Bhat, who somewhere along the line converts to Islam and becomes Sameer, a municipality worker. He marries Abida (Roma), an ordinary village girl.
1993 Bombay March 12 has been produced by Haneef Mohammed under the banner of Red Rose Creations. The cinematographer is Vipin Mohan and the music director is Afsal Yusuf.
Image: A scene from 1993 Bombay March 12
Director: Siby Malayil
Cast: Asif Ali, Nithya Menon
"Violin is a musical love story about two youngsters, Aby (Asif Ali) and Angel (Nithya Menon). Music is their life and brings them together," says Siby Malayil, one of the finest directors in Malayalam cinema.
The film has been scripted by Viju Ramachandran.
Asif Ali is quite excited about the project as the young actor is playing a solo hero for the first time. "My character had a rather traumatic childhood and it took some time before the two became close. Angel was hesitant to be friendly with men, but music brought them close," he says.
Violin has been produced by AOPL Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The cinematographer is Manoj Pillai and the music directors are Biji Bal and Anand Raj Anand.
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Psychology Division Presentation Awards
The Psychology Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research will be providing presentation awards ($100 Amazon gift cards) to students of CUR members who are presenting at the following regional undergraduate research conferences: Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA), Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA), Eastern Psychological Association (EPA), Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA), Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) and Western Psychological Association (WPA). One award will also be given to students presenting at Association for Psychological Science (APS). Students are encouraged to use the award to purchase educational materials.
Eligibility criteria:
Student must be an undergraduate enrolled at a 2- or 4-year institution during the academic year of 2014-2015.
Upon applying for this award, the student must have submitted an abstract to one of the following psychology conferences: RMPA, MPA, EPA, SEPA, SWPA WPA, or APS.
In order to receive the award, the student must be accepted to present the research.
Student's mentor must be a CUR member or the student's home institution must be a CUR institutional member.
If multiple undergraduate students co-author a single presentation, they will share the award.
Application materials:
Short abstract including title and author names and affiliations.
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Brief (250-350 word) description of the role of the student in the research project.
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Selection Criteria: The abstract and long abstract or 1-2 page summary of the research will be reviewed by three CUR councilors for quality and one research project will be selected from each of the above listed conferences for the award. Contribution of the student to the work will also be considered. Application Due Date: February 2, 2015. Questions? Contact Susan Larson (
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The fall 2014
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Our presenters will include:
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CUR-Sponsored Conference Grants Now Available for CUR Dialogues
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) is planning to offer a limited number of conference grants for individuals to attend the CUR Dialogues 2015 – "Climbing the Ladder to Funding Success: Diverse Sources, Diverse Pathways." For more information on the conference grants and the application to submit, please visit:
"Beyond the Basics" Proposal Writing Workshop — directly following CUR Dialogues
There is an additional workshop for those who are interested in receiving in-depth coaching on proposal writing strategies. "Beyond the Basics: Proposal Writing Workshop" will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 and end at noon on Sunday, Feb. 22. There is an additional fee for this workshop.
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Call for CUR Fellows Awards Nominations
The nominations period for the 2016 awards is now open. The deadline for submission is Dec. 1, 2014.
The CUR Fellows awards are presented at the biennial Conference to two CUR members who have influenced undergraduate research through their own research, through scholarly or creative projects with undergraduates, and through demonstrated leadership activities. Each CUR Fellow also receives a Brian Andreen-CUR Student Research Fellowship to be awarded to a deserving undergraduate at his/her respective institution. Full details of the CUR Fellows criteria and biographies of past CUR Fellows can be found at
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Psychology Division Mid-Career Mentoring Award Nominations
The Psychology Division requests nominations for a Mid-Career Mentoring Award. The award is presented at the biennial National Conference to a CUR Psychology Division member who has influenced undergraduate research through his/her own research, through scholarly or creative projects with undergraduates, and/or through demonstrated leadership activities. The award consists of $500. In addition, the profile and accomplishments of the award winner will be featured in the Psychology Division's newsletter.
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Social Science Division Student Travel Awards
The Social Science Division is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $200 each, for undergraduate students presenting the results of research that they have conducted at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting during the academic year 2014-2015. Award recipients are required to acknowledge CUR for support of their travel in their talk or poster. After the meeting, a brief report about the experience is expected. Minority students are encouraged to apply.
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Biology Division Student Travel Awards Announcement
The Biology Division is offering a limited number of travel grants, up to $250 each, for undergraduate students presenting original research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting during the fiscal year 2014-2015. Award recipients are required to acknowledge CUR for support of their travel in their talk or poster, to complete a short evaluation form about their meeting experience and to submit a PDF file of their poster. Minority students are encouraged to apply.
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CUR Dialogues 2015: Early Registration Now Open Through Dec. 12
"Climbing the Ladder to Funding Success: Diverse Sources, Diverse Pathways"
Feb. 19-21, 2015
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
Come join faculty, staff, and administrators from academic institutions across the U.S., and hear from federal agency representatives and other funders, network with other professionals, and perhaps discover a new research partner. Highlights for CUR 2015 include more than 40 presenters from agencies such as NSF, NIH, Department of Education, Department of Energy, HHMI, NEA, and NEH. Keynote speakers include Susan Singer (Division Director) and Lee Zia (Deputy Director) of the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, and Scott Jaschik, co-Founder and Editor, Inside Higher Ed.
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Undergraduate Research Programs: Building, Enhancing, Sustaining
University of Oklahoma-Norman, June 23-25, 2015
Do you have something to share: a great program, unique process, assessment initiatives, or an interesting and exciting aspect of your undergraduate research program? Are you ready to network and learn from your colleagues? This conference is for you and is designed for programs at any stage, including the development phase!
Be a part of it! Session topics include:
Undergraduate Research Administration Nuts and Bolts
Ensuring Access for All
High-impact Learning: Expanding, Collaborating, Scaling Up and Scaffolding
Session formats vary from panels, 75-min interactive sessions, 10-min short presentations, and a poster session. For more information:
Interactive and short session presentation abstracts: Friday, Nov. 14, 2014
Poster session abstracts: Friday, Feb. 27, 2015
Early bird registration: Friday, April 24, 2015
Final registration: Friday, June 5, 2015
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Broadening Participation Institute
Next Offering: Feb. 6-8, 2015 - California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, Application deadline: Dec. 31, 2014
We invite you to apply to send a team to a new Council of Undergraduate Research (CUR) institute aimed at broadening participation and increasing access to and diversity in STEM programs. PIs with graduate programs can no longer be successful in obtaining funding by providing lip service with respect to broader impacts. Institutions accepted will send small teams of 3-5 faculty and administrators who will work together to craft an action plan to implement change on their home campus. The institute is designed for faculty and administrators to develop (or enhance) their knowledge, skills, and competencies in increasing access, fostering diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for students from underrepresented groups. An expressed goal of the institute is for participating institutions to develop an authentic program in support of broadening participation of students from underrepresented groups.
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Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences Institute
March 13-15, 2015 — Stetson University Center, Celebration, FL
Application Deadline: Jan. 17, 2015.
to submit your application; applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Institute will assist campus-based teams of 3-6 members in developing transformative opportunities for undergraduate research in the social sciences.
Building on the information shared at the institute and working in close collaboration with a team facilitator, institute teams will leave with an action plan to bring back to their campus to strengthen and grow undergraduate research in the social sciences on their respective campuses. Although not required, teams will be encouraged to establish interdisciplinary action plans both within and beyond the social sciences to best leverage resources on their campus.
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November 21-23, 2014
Beginning a Research Program in the Natural Sciences at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution Institute, Greensboro, North Carolina
December 2, 2014
NCUR Abstract Submission Deadline
February 6-8, 2015
Broadening Participation Institute, California State University- Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA
February 19-21, 2015
CUR Dialogues 2015, Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
March 13-15, 2015
Social Science Undergraduate Research Institute, Stetson University, Celebration, FL
April 13-18, 2015
Undergraduate Research Week
April 16-18, 2015
NCUR, Eastern Washington University
British Conference of Undergraduate Research 2015
University of Winchester — April 20-21, 2015
Call for submittals is now open. For more information, please visit:
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Official launch of CREU — Crowdfunding Research Experiences for Undergraduates!
What is CREU?
CREU is a web-based crowdfunding platform for undergraduate research that can be found at
. Potential research projects from any nonprofit two or four year US institution can be posted to the site in order to accept donations.
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Department of Energy 2015 Summer Term Internship/Fellowship Program
Deadline: Jan. 9, 2015
The Office of Science / Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications to its 2015 Summer Term internship/fellowship programs. These programs, which offer opportunities for direct engagement in scientific research and technology featuring specialized instrumentation; large-scale, multidisciplinary efforts; and/or scientific user facilities, are available for undergraduate students enrolled at community colleges and/or four-year institutions, and for visiting faculty. Selected students or faculty participate at one of 17 DOE Laboratories/Facilities, receive stipends, and may qualify for travel and housing assistance.
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US Department of Energy Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF)
The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides students with an opportunity to gain and develop research skills with the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy for 10 weeks over the summer. For 20 years, this program has increased awareness of DOE research opportunities to students pursuing STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math). The goal of the program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in these fields, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Stipends start at $600 per week and eligible Fellows will receive an additional travel and housing allowance. For more information, visit
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Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university (sophomore year or higher) or had a Ph.D. conferred on or after January 2, 2014 in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree
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Software maker Borland International Inc. said Wednesday that it is suing Microsoft Corp., accusing the industry behemoth of raiding it for top software engineers and marketing managers in a bid to gain confidential information and impair competition.
Borland said it filed an unfair-competition lawsuit against Microsoft that asks that Microsoft be barred from such practices and seeks an unspecified amount in damages.
Borland Chief Executive Delbert Yocam said Microsoft's actions could threaten his company's effort to turn itself around after a year of financial losses. The company, once a major maker of personal computer software, has scaled back drastically in recent years to concentrate on software tools, programs used to create applications.
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Hey guys! I know it's been ages since the last time I posted something on this website. Been very busy with life and travels lately. I have a day job now that doesn't feel like a day job coz I only visit the office once or twice a week hihi, also I've been travelling all around the Philippines these past few months. Kinda promised to myself that I will visit every beautiful island in my country before I go out of the country. Yeah my life is pretty hectic right now but I'm not complaining tho, in fact I love it! and I feel very blessed.
If you've been following me on Instagram @michaelmacalos, you'll notice that I always have an accessory (hat, bag, shades or scarf) with me in my ootd posts. And I bet some of you might mistake it as an expensive piece or I bought it from a high end brand (wow assuming? haha). TBH most of my accessories came from SM ACCESSORIES! Yep you read that right! all of my accessories that I wore in my past ootd posts are from SM Accessories.
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