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Historical Context
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This lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file "Lindenwald" (with photographs) and other sources related to Van Buren. It was written by John Miller, a former Park Ranger at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. TwHP is sponsored, in part, by the Cultural Resources Training Initiative and Parks as Classrooms programs of the National Park Service. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into the classrooms across the country.
Where it fits into the curriculum
Topics: This lesson complements classroom study of early 19th-century politics by tracing the life of Martin Van Buren and examining his retirement home. It could be used in U.S. history courses and in civics or government classes. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the man who played an important role in the Jacksonian Era.
Time period: Early to mid 19thcentury
Relevant United States History Standards for Grades 5-12
Relevant Curriculum Standards for Social Studies
Find your state's social studies and history standards for grades Pre-K-12
Objectives for students
1) To describe the personality and character of Martin Van Buren as reflected in his lifestyle.
2) To explain Van Buren's political views and his role in defining the Jacksonian Era.
3) To develop an understanding of the national issues of the 1830s and the positions taken by political parties of the time.
4) To identify the ways in which political campaigns act as expressions of popular culture.
5) To compare Van Buren's attitude toward the depression of 1837 with President Herbert Hoover's stance toward the Great Depression of the 1930s.
6) To investigate a recent or current political campaign in their own community or region.
Materials for studentsThe materials listed below either can be used directly on the computer or can be printed out, photocopied, and distributed to students. The maps, photos, drawings, and the editorial cartoon appear twice: in a low-resolution version with associated questions and alone in a larger, high-resolution version.
1) two maps of the Hudson River Valley region;
2) three readings about Van Buren's private and political life;
3) photos and drawings of Lindenwald;
4) a political cartoon.
Visiting the site
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is just south of Kinderhook, New York, on Highway 9H. The house is open daily May through October. For more information, write the Superintendent, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, P.O. Box 545, Kinderhook, NY 12106 or visit the park web pages.


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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Discontinuation Syndrome
It's almost the beginning of the New Year - where many of us want to start fresh with resolutions and changes. I've done posts on this before but want to focus on another issue - the discontinuation of medications for mental illness.
Not many people understand, some professionals included, that there is a great need to come off medications in a specific way. If not, a variety of physiological and psychological issues may punctuate your experience. This is known as Discontinuation Syndrome . Though there are few studies on this phenomenon, it is REAL!
I have seen Discontinuation Syndrome in generally mild and short-lived forms, but have also witnessed patients who really suffered as they stopped or lowered their medications. What made coming off medication easiest was keeping communication open among doctor, patient and therapist. In this way, all are on the same boat, and can be readily available as you move through the experience.
Personally, I have come off my SSRI medication twice in my life. I made the decision to do so not as a marker of a New Year, but in the summer months, when I was off from work and on vacation. (The reasons for my discontinuation was to see if my neurobiology "repaired" itself - which I came to discover did not). I followed my doctor's instructions and had dizziness, sweating and fatigue as I came off the medication. Within three weeks, there were no other Discontinuation Syndrome effects. However, my depression crept back in and I returned to the SSRI medication before returning to work.
So if you are thinking of starting the New Year coming off your medication, here's what you can do to prevent or minimize Discontinuation Syndrome:
1) Never stop taking your medications without talking with your doctor. An open and honest forum can ensure that you come off your dosage in a safe manner.
2) If lowering your dosage, follow your doctor's instructions to-the-letter. If you begin experiencing symptoms of Discontinuation Syndrome, contact your doctor ASAP. You may need to take a higher dosage for a longer period of time before weaning your body off of the medicine completely.
3) If *not* being on medication causes previous psychological or psychiatric issues to resume, consider returning back to medication as a treatment. There is no shame in having neurobiology that requires pharmacological help.
4) And if your doctors or therapists have never heard of Discontinuation Syndrome, hit them over the head, and drag them to the nearest computer.
26 comments:
- ~Deb said...
I've been on ativan (Lorazopam) for ten years now on a very low dosage, but now, I feel it isn't doing anything for me--I've come to that plateau where it doesn't work as it used to. I don't want to increase the dosage and I have spoken to my doctor about it. He said that right now while I still do have the anxiety, to up it for a little while, and then we're going to find solutions to wean off gradually.
The side effects of discontinuing my medication are convulsions. That's some scary stuff right there! But when I have lowered the intake on my own, I did experience these symptoms!
Thanks for this useful information!
- December 19, 2007 12:02 PM
- DrWes said...
We've got our own such syndrome in cardiology caused by abruptly stopping beta blockers and calcium channel blockers leading to an overabundance of adrenalin that can cause similar symptoms.
Thanks for educating us psychologically-challenged physicians. I've been appropriately clubbed.
- December 19, 2007 1:10 PM
- Casdok said...
Great advice.
- December 19, 2007 1:31 PM
- Deb said...
Dear Deb,
Knowing your body and what works best for it is SO important. Sounds to me like you have a good working connection with your doc.
Dear Dr. Wes,
I think it's great to share knowledge about all things our bodies and minds experience. I read about the syndrome your link provided. Wow. BTW, I doubt very much that you are a psychologically-challenged physician.
Dear Casdok,
Hey, Thanks.
- December 19, 2007 2:12 PM
- The Lone Beader said...
This is also good advice for things other than medications. Haha.
- December 19, 2007 2:36 PM
- Scott said...
I am on a low dose of the atypical SSRI Prozac. I have abruptly stopped taking it twice over the years and didn't have Discontinuation Syndrome. However, once a couple months had purged all the good effects of the sweet, sweet 'zac from my system, I was in depression again. I guess I just need to live on 20 mg of 'zac a day!
Also, I know about what Dr. Wes mentioned, because I am also on a beta blocker. I am kind of scared to stop that one! Especially because my pressure would soar if I quit it and I don't want to pop an artery in my head!
- December 19, 2007 5:54 PM
- Ian Lidster said...
It's essentially a milder version of hard drugs withdrawal. Where we had to be very careful was with clients being weaned off methadone. Some would want to jump the gun and the consequences can be disastrous. Excellent piece, Deb and welcomed by many, no doubt.
- December 19, 2007 7:50 PM
- STAG said...
After the insect bit me and I died, the docs brought me back to life again with electricity and prednezone. The pred made me pscychotic and "interesting" and it was VERY difficult to come off it gradually, as you are supposed to do. They finally decided to cold turkey me rather than have me continue to hold up traffic on the freeway in the name of God!
Not that I recommend the experience,I mean, often dying is a fatal thing, but it WAS pretty interesting at the time. As can be attested to by my wife, my room mate, and the local talk show radio host!
So I know that pred is not generally considered a pschoactive drug, but in MY case, it beat LSD hands down! Getting off it was really painful, and probably had permanent effects on my liver and kidneys, among others. So I can surely vouch for the fact that yes kids, listen to your doctor...she knows!
Merry Christmas everybody.
- December 20, 2007 12:42 AM
- Sid said...
Since I'm so tired of everything being a "syndrome" these days, I'm just going to call it what it really is...withdrawal; and Paxil is absolutely the worst of the psychotropic meds when it comes to withdrawal symptoms when you're trying to get off of it.
- December 20, 2007 1:28 AM
- jumpinginpuddles said...
its the same with people trying toi quit smoking without thought for what might happen, this is a brilliant blog and one we havent seen done before. We arent on meds but we know of some people who have stopped in the new year with tragic results weeks later.
As they say please consult your doctor first
- December 20, 2007 2:18 AM
- Enrico said...
This is so true. As DrWes said, it's not at all unique to psychotropic drugs. Our bodies are amazing at adapting--for good and bad. The mechanisms why this happens can be well known (depending on the drug), yet the message isn't nearly as universal as it should be. (who reads those pharmacy stickers on the side of the bottle? LOL)
Talking to one's doctor also allows the possibility of using a similar medication in the same family for a short period of time to ease the withdrawal complications. Using clonazepam (Klonopin) to help people taper off of alprazolam (Xanax) comes to mind here. The theory is that it's easier and faster to taper off the "helper" drug since the body hasn't had as much time to adapt to it. Eventually you're freed of both, but in a "gentler" fashion.
It's all about talking to your doctor(s) to know the whole spectrum of one's options. Kudos, Deb.
- December 20, 2007 4:17 AM
- Guilty Secret said...
Very good advice. I came off seroxat cold turkey when I was eighteen. That was a BIG mistake. Don't do it, people!
- December 20, 2007 12:04 PM
- Marj aka Thriver said...
I have experienced some of this first hand. Good information to get out there!
- December 20, 2007 1:01 PM
The only medication I had terrible withdrawl symptoms from was Cymbalta. I had forgotten to fill my scrip and in only one day I had a horrible headache, nausea and sweats.
I'm glad you have touched on this topic. It's good timing too. I hope nobody plans to discontinue their medications.
If you do not have a good relationship with your physician and you do not agree with the medications you are on or the physicians diagnosis, please find a new physician! Do not just abruptly stop your medications. This could be disastrous for a person to do.
- December 20, 2007 5:46 PM
- Deb said...
Dear Lone,
Yes, it's good advice - keeping an open forum of communication - for many things.
Dear Scott,
I also take 20mgs of Prozac - and will be a life long user as well. The two times I came of meds showed me that my neruobiology needs the SSRI. No shame in that. We can be Prozac buddies as we move into our golden years.
Dear Ian,
It is withdrawal, plain and simple. But many people feel that only hardcore drug use is the worry. Anything we put in our body like aspirin, coffee and the more serious precptions meds, require our focused respect and attention. I am sure you have seen a great deal of this in your work, my wise friend.
Dear Stag,
My sister is on pred for Sarcoidosis and is having a terrible time with it as well. What a horrendeous journey you've had!!! So glad you are here to tell us all about it. Wow.
Dear Sid,
It is indeed withdrawal. But the interesting thing about coming off SSRI's has shown a series of symptoms - that's why they are grouped as a syndrome (yeah, I know,there's always a name for something). The most extreme symptom I witnessed was the sensation that electrical shocks moving through a patient's body. As many of the medical bloggers commented, the kind of medicine and a person's unique physiology will determine how the discontination will progress. The best we can do is be informed, empowered and responsive to ourselves.
Dear JIP,
Quitting smoking, stopping caffeine - all things we put into our body require use to be careful as we try to limit them. I've seen good things happen when people come of meds and not so good things as well. Being careful and keeping open communication are what I advise.
dear Enrico,
I'm so glad my med blogger friends offer their expertise on this. Your comment is so important for us all to remember.
Dear Guilty,
I have never come off anything cold turkey. Too scared to do so!!!
Dear MArj,
Passing info along is what I love best about blogging.
Dear Intelligent
The relationship between doctor and patient is SO important, as you say. And if you don't have a good one, search until you can find one.
- December 20, 2007 6:56 PM
- Candace said...
Happy holidays to you and yours, Deb!
- December 20, 2007 8:54 PM
- Muser said...
I'm with the blogger who calls it "withdrawal" rather than a syndrome... but that's based more on personal experience rather than a review of the current relevant literature. I've found for myself that I can tell when I have missed my meds for a few days... I get "wired," dizzy, and VERY clutzy. No fun, but helpful to ensure medicine compliance!
On the other hand, I've had no difficulties reducing medicines gradually when switching meds (taken for depression, anxiety, or both, depending). Just lucky, I guess!
- December 20, 2007 11:53 PM
The term withdrawal has many meanings whereas syndrome applies to a pattern of symptoms that are consistent and occur under specific conditions.
- December 21, 2007 12:36 AM
- S'onnie said...
I know I have tried going off drugs without the doctors consent before and it was a terrible time. you don't often see what you are like until you crash and by then its a little too late to be able to correct quickly and easily. Last time I went off medication I did it following the drs guidelines and while I still had some withdrawal symptons so to speak, it was nothing like when I just went cold turkey
- December 21, 2007 3:18 AM
- Deb said...
Dear Candace,
Back atcha.
Dear Muser,
If I forget a dose of my Prozac, I can feel it's effects as well. Amazing how the body works - what the nervous system habituates to, etc. Kudos to you for not having any bad experiences lowering or coming off meds. Please come back and visit again.
Dear Intelligent,
You are a smarty. You worded it so well.
Dear S'Onnie,
Thanks for sharing your personal story about this. And I'll be thinking of you during the Christmas holiday. Peace, my friend.
- December 21, 2007 10:24 AM
- Wendy C. said...
Wow - really timely post. I decided to try antidepressants during the lead-up to my daughter graduating from high school and moving away last June (I kept suffering from crying jags at the worst possible times...at work, at the grovery store...blah!) I was greatly helped by the medicine..and just recently decided that it felt like time to stop. I talked to my doctor, and she said that there should be no problem "just stopping" the medicine...so I figured I would just stop :-)
Big mistake! I felt like a complete loon for about four days! I felt weak, dizzy - and had a really hard time concentrating. I couldn't even read! I mentioned it to a social worker in my office - she told me about discontinuation syndrome and gave me some good advice to help cope until it passed...which it did. I feel fine now. It's surprising how much my doctor did not know!
- December 27, 2007 12:24 PM
- Kim said...
Boy, did you hit the nail on the head with this one. I once came off xanax cold turkey - I had been taking 2 mg a day in divided doses for two months (EXTREMELY stressful period in my life) and decided one day to go off it all at once. Dumped it down the sink.
Can you say withdrawl? Holy cow, I thought I was going nuts, but I knew what was happening to me.
Coming off Paxil is downright dangerous. Who would have thought? I had what is known as "Paxil Rage" and will never get near that drug again.
But, like you, I have to be on an SSRI - I've tried coming off and the depression comes back. Still, my doctor believes in a "drug holiday" after a year or so....
- December 27, 2007 8:56 PM
I always get those zaps each time i go off my antidepressants :(
- December 28, 2007 11:08 PM
- therapydoc said...
Never heard of it per se.
BUT! Straight talk. Any therapist who has a pulse has SEEN this in patients who abruptly go off their meds or "forget" to take them, and it's really hard to watch.
So of course, it's very important to wean off meds with medical supervision.
Even then, taking a vacation isn't necessarily going to mean a good time.
I'm bookmarking this post and am going to refer to it in my back'acha' December post (assuming I ever get to that)-- that's how important it is.
Way to go, DR. DEB!
- January 01, 2008 8:11 AM
Made my way over here thanks to therapydoc's link...
For a couple years I've been on Effexor, which is up there with Paxil as far as withdrawal nastiness. Once I couldn't get a refill called in and spent a weekend hiding from my family in bed because of the brain shocks and fear that I would explode at anyone for looking at me cross-eyed.
OTOH, about a month ago my MIL "disowned" DH and told him she never wants to see our kids - her only grandkids - ever again! Ironically, while that has caused DH huge stress, I have been able to come down from 375 to 225/day on the Effexor, because now I'm vindicated for all the crap that I've taken over the years...
No brain shocks! No funky withdrawal weirdness! I've tried coming of Effexor beore, 75 mg at a time, but it did NOT last more than a day or two. But, the environmental stressors were alive and well.
Then there's "Continuation of Marriage Syndrome"... *sigh*
- January 06, 2008 1:35 AM
I have just tappered off mirtazapine (Avanza) and about a week after my last dose I started feeling very ill, at first I was mentally fatigued then that faded and a constant nausea with random moments of sweats, I thought I had a virus - I've felt this way for nearly a week now.
My tappering plan was -2 weeks 45mg, 2 weeks 30mg, 1 week 15mg. Obviously this did not work. So anyone tappering off this should maybe consider 3 weeks at each dose level.
- January 13, 2009 5:06 PM

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Philadelphia partner Bill Clark will be the program chair and a speaker at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Agency Law in Practice" seminar, to take place on April 1, 8, and 21, 2011, in Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia, Pa., respectively. The program is part of a series of refresher courses that Bill has developed for PBI, which is designed to refresh business lawyers on some of the basic legal concepts that impact their practice.
In the first installment, Bill, a partner in the Corporate & Securities and Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Groups, will focus on the rights and duties between a principal and an agent. The course is designed to provide a framework for understanding agency law issues.


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Howard Glaser, a mortgage industry consultant and former counselor to the secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Clinton administration, told CNBC's "Squawk Box" that it's not clear if the troubled subprime market threatens the rest of the mortgage industry.
"No one wants to pull the alarm bet just yet, but there is cause for concern," he said Friday.
Glaser said the subprime sector represents about 20% of the market and solid, conventional loans with fixed rates represent about 30%.
"It's the area in the middle that raises some concern because in that area we've seen a tremendous growth of exotic mortgage products," Glaser said.


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Don't get swindled by false VoIP over NFV service claims
In this early stage of network functions virtualization (NFV) adoption, enterprises must be wary of false NFV service claims for VoIP and UC services.
Network functions virtualization (NFV) could revolutionize VoIP services for both telcos and enterprise customers by improving reliability, availability and lowering costs. But while the technology is still new, enterprises must be aware of providers that call a UCaaS service an NFV service. To understand the difference between cloud voice and NFV services, see part one of this article. To avoid false NFV service claims, read below.
In this early time of NFV testing and adoption where firm specifications and sample installations are not available -- enterprises need to be wary of exaggerated NFV claims for VoIP and UC services. For several more years, organizations are more likely to be preyed upon by NFV service claims than benefit from them, in fact, so it's important to know how to sort through the claims.
Navigating true and false NFV service claims
The main point in assessing a claim of NFV support is to ensure that the provider actually has a complete NFV implementation. Many vendors and providers that talk about NFV are actually doing nothing more than cloud-hosting, something that's hardly new in the VoIP or UC/UCC spaces. NFV specifications are set by the ETSI NFV Industry Specification Group, and they provide an end-to-end model for reference. Be sure a provider that claims NFV support actually supports that complete model.
The second point of assessment is the scope of services provided. Network QoS over the Internet cannot be guaranteed, so claims of higher voice quality mean that a virtual private network (VPN) of some type should be part of the service. If not, then the claims can't be substantiated with or without NFV. Even if a VoIP or UC/UCC provider supports VPN connectivity, it may not be able to spin up additional virtual SBCs as needed or change VPN service quality if they are not the providers of the VPN service itself.
More about NFV service claims
Learn about NFV service claims in mobile networks
The third thing to look for in an NFV voice service is specific integration of voice features and cloud applications. Voice and collaborative features could be made components of an application just like pieces of CRM or ERP, and seamlessly provide for communication and collaboration. This tight coupling of voice service topology and application topology could keep things like click-to-call/WebRTC working optimally even if pieces of an application are duplicated for performance reasons or switched to the public cloud for availability.
A final point is that NFV is still evolving, and actual NFV deployments aren't likely to come until late 2014. Not only does that mean that anything touted as NFV today may be pre-standard, but it also means that some of the possible benefits of NFV are still suppositional. We'll have to wait to see what is actually offered before we can draw a cloud-versus-NFV chart for voice hosting and make a definitive choice.
Management and orchestration groups will likely influence cloud DevOps trends and bring more integration between applications, VoIP services and network infrastructure even where the VoIP provider isn't a carrier. These trends will help voice users migrate to the cloud by changing and improving on what "cloud voice" really means.


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Flights of Fancy
There's undoubtedly more to all of this that I'm missing, but I'm particularly interested in the developing themes of image, authenticity, and reputation this season—the show seems to have introduced a number of binaries, with the real/ugly truth hiding beneath a glossy exterior. There are echoes of this idea in the appearance of politics on the show, the faerie kingdom not being all it's cracked up to be, and the banality of domestic life—I think about how vampires have, since the 1970s, struggled with their "true selves," but now we see characters on the show struggling to articulate/see the true self. And then we get into issues of authentic self—do we cling to Greek notions of authenticity or embrace Goffman, who suggested that we can alter our presentation depending on our audience? Given that this is an election year, I'm curious to see how the show explores the manufacture and selling of reputation/image (and if it's critical of this process).
I'm definitely curious to see how this season of True Blood progresses—at present, two vampires are launching competing PR campaigns to win back support after a rather violent/graphic incident with a vampire played out on national TV and this has obvious resonance with the current state of affairs. But I'm in love with the concept of the faerie as the perfect supernatural creature to bring this idea to the forefront (my primary research focus is in Gothic horror with tangents in mythology, folklore, fantasy, and science fiction) as they are creatures whose entire existence is defined by their manipulation of image. Above and beyond your garden variety "trickster," faeries are liminal beings who play with light and cause us to question if what we are seeing is real. The fae are sort of the original spin doctors, never lying but always twisting their words in ways that humans had not anticipated. The leap from this to a cynical view of politicians seems natural.
Moreover, in contrast to vampires and werewolves (including the historical antecedent of Jekyll/Hyde), who also embody a sense of duality, faeries do not seem to struggle with their natures–they are what they are–but they sow confusion for others. In a sense, this sort of makes me wonder if faeries can be considered authentic: if your nature is to deceive and you own up to that, aren't you being true to yourself? Is it really their fault that we don't fully understand just how dangerous/powerful they are?


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College Church, Hampden-Sydney, VA
This is the third building to be used by the Presbyterian congregation at Hampden-Sydney. It was designed by the famous 19th century conservative theologian, Robert Lewis Dabney, whose hobby was dabbling in architecture. The structure itself was built of hand-made brick, molded and baked on the site, and the entire building was constructed in the space of the three summer months of 1860. There had been an earlier, box-like wooden church building in the vicinity of Hampden House, near the north gateway onto the campus, and this had served the congregation from the late 1770's until 1820. In that year the congregation purchased four acres of land at the present church site, and a small brick building was constructed "with ugly tudor arches," as an early chronicle editorially stated. That structure was located between the present building and Atkinson Avenue, and it faced south toward the cemetery.
Architect Dabney had earlier used this same design at the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church near Waynesboro, Virginia, and also at the Farmville Presbyterian Church, except in those cases there was a center entrance, while at College Church there were two entrances, one for women and one for men. The stairways on either side of the porch led to the slave galleries. With the original pews the seating capacity was 400 downstairs, 200 upstairs. Until recent years this space was sufficient for seating the entire student body, and for over a century, most of the all-college events were traditionally held here. These included daily chapel, seasonal convocations and graduations. Dr.. Dabney also designed for his family use, a nearby Italiante-style residence, and he was the architectural consultant for the American Gothic design of Briery Presbyterian Church near Keysville. However, he was probably adapting that exquisite design, as well as his own sophisticated Westmerton residence, from 19th Century pattern-books.
"From his fullness we have received,
grace upon grace."
John 1:16
College Church, College Road, Box 13, Hampden-Sydney Virginia 23943
Phone: (434) 223-6269 or (434) 223-8625 * FAX: (434) 223-7055


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As heavenly as the high mountains and valleys of the scenic beauty
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covering every inch of the valleys and high peaks, the views are pure magic and
nothing less. With freezing amazements and coldest breezes, the cozy days
and nights are apt for a couple holidays. A snow fight, paragliding, trekking,
and so much more to look forward to is in the content of the winter season in
Months ranging from December till February are absolutely greater. It usually starts to snow around January and it is absolutely necessary to hide within the blankets. You will find a lot of trekkers, backpackers, and beautiful couples hanging out at almost all the attractions in the city.
Major attractions to be covered during the winter season in Dharamshala
Kangra Valley
A trip to Dharamshala is incomplete without a snow fight and a glacier picture to flaunt on your social media. Of course, it is too cold to even step out, but the beauty amidst the valley is magical beyond imagination. The spectacular space is also known as Himalayan Paradise and houses the finest views of the city you can ever find.
The heights take you to a different zone and you will not be able to even wink if it meant not being able to see the magnificence. Make sure you cover well.
Triund Hill
Another epitome of sanity and marvelousness is Triund Hill. The godly creation is pure glory to the eyes of the beholder and is stunning at every level. You will love to spend time here if you are a fan of adventure and thrill. Trekking and snow walking are the best activities to undertake.
There are also some food joints around which you can join in for warm food. The time here will be only lovely.
The temperature during winters:
The perfectly compiled beauty and wonderfulness of the season and the destination will only put memories in the back of your mind which you will be able to cherish all along. The months ranging from December to February have constant weather which ranges from 4 degrees Celsius at nights and around 7 degrees Celsius during the days. It is always advisable to carry woolens and there can never be too many for the trip
Dharamshala is the gateway to summer vacation if you are looking
for having a fantastic time without sweating all around the hay. The weather is
extremely pleasant and it is the right time to take into the various outdoor
spots of the city.
With the beginning of the month of March to the end of July, the snow begins to fade, and the time of the sun peeking out from the clouds increases vividly. For backpackers and young kids out with their families, the time of sightseeing is the best near summer as the weather is excellent, the roads are clear, the sky is warm, and the water spots are such a delight.
Major attractions to cover during summers in Dharamshala
Dal Lake
With panoramic views and cool breeze, the lake is one of the best attractions in Dharamshala during summer months. The water is not frozen for starters, and a boat ride is a fun way, to begin with. Water rafting is an amazing experience here at the lake and the nearby picnic spots are amazing under the sun.
There are also a few markets nearby which you can explore and get yourself some travel souvenirs.
Tea gardens
Pleasant scenes to apprehend with spring blooms and colour split across, the auspicious gardens are a mesmerizing view during the months starting from May and June. With mountain climbing and tea regime, the outcome of your time spent here will be pure bliss.
The summer awaits the tea petals to flourish amazingly at this time and the colour splash in the garden with green spaces vast spread till your sight goes, blue skies, and twinkling flowers are just fantastic.
Masrur is epically known for its various cluster of temples and rock-cut pastel statues, and architectural ensembles. If you wish to find peaceful isolation for oneself in the midst of the bustle of the cities from where you come from, this is an absolute spot to visit though.
The temperature during summer:
The splendid arena of the city if flowing with energy all through the sunny days starting from mid-March to the end of June. The temperature during the nights in these days goes down to as much as that of 25 degrees Celsius and can get as high as 30 degrees Celsius during the days.
For the months of July till September, the rain is at its heights
in Dharamshala. The grasses cannot get greener or brighter, the sky not be more
could, and the vegetations cannot be more refreshing. The smell of the rain can
be felt in the air and loved in the heart.
The showers are quite heavy, humidity is usually high, and however, the evenings are pleasantly cool. Days might not be as happening as nights or evenings. You can visit all the attractions in the city which are enclosed and not far from your hotel as sometimes the roads might as well get blocked.
Major attractions to cover during monsoons in Dharamshala
Tibet Museum
With an astonishing architectural ability and fascinating carvings all over the museum, the place is a must visit for people in love with art and history. The displays here are as wonderful as they can get and the features which cover the various aspects of history are stunning as well.
The centerpieces here and the ceilings of glass work here are crazy beautiful and you will fall in love with the collection here including the various swords, metallic pieces, currencies, and so much more.
HH Dalai Lama Main Temple
With an enlarged and crucial featuring of Lord Buddha being its central attraction, the temple is elegant and beyond. The finest details of the temple will amaze you with their perfection and the place also holds a lot of spiritual value for itself. The locals will be able to guide you about the various traditions to follow but somehow you will be able to mingle always.
The place will always make you feel peaceful at mind, body, and hear. With so much to see and experience, you would never want to let go of yourself from the temple.
The temperature during Monsoon:
The months of July lasting till September may not be a good idea to go for outdoor locations except on days when it surprisingly gets sunny. You can always go for various waterfalls during those times, as they will surely make a cure to your humidity. The temperature range during the rainy season in Dharamshala is about 18 degrees of Celsius during the nights and almost as 22 degrees Celsius during the days with humidity as well.
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Wondering what places to visit in Dalhousie? Just add St. Patrick's Church to your list. Dalhousie is said to be a melange of nature's beauty and a glimpse of the Victorian era. Approximately at a distance of 2KM from Dalhousie, lies the St. Patrick's Church. It is a 104 years old church, situated on Mother Nature's lap.
This route showcases the beguiling exquisiteness of Himachal Pradesh. Several devotees, tourists and travellers visit the church every year and our awe struck by its splendour. This is a very apt place for photography. One can visit the church any day between 9 AM to 5 PM.
TIMINGS:- Monday - Friday: 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM , Saturday: 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM , Sunday: 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM , Public Holidays: 7.00 AM - 7.00 PM
Activities and attractions:- Sightseeing, Place of worship
At a distance of approximately 16 kilometres, nested is this famous place to visit in Kasol called Pulga. Not so far from the city, this village welcomes all the tourists of Kasol. Pulga is best known for the temple or gurudwara in Parvati valley. The peaceful habitat has surprisingly large number of foreigners visiting the place throughout the year. Pulga village is one of the must visit for all the bag packers as it will enhance their love for bag packing as well as offbeat destinations.
The village is also known for being the tea treasure of the Himalayan side. All in all Pulga village is a small but an exciting tourist destination that adds to the glory of this small town, Kasol.
Kangra Fort, located on the outskirts of Kangra town, is a fort built by the Rajput family of Kangra as part of the Katoch Dynasty. The builders of this fort trace their history back to the Mahabharata making this fort the oldest recorded fort in India.
It's also the largest fort in the Himalayas. The fort is well known for its importance in medieval Indian history as it was a much sought after fort by the Mughals and succeeded in resisting a lot of Mughal sieges. The outer wall of the fort has a circumference of 4 kms and the inner chambers have a lot of artifacts from various periods, most notably the Mughal and British occupied India eras. There are temples and royal chambers inside that make for a very fun and eventful tour.
Best time to visit: All throughout the year.
The twin sister of Manali, Kullu is located approximately 50 kilometres away from Kasol. Kullu is also one of those nearby getaways from Kasol which has a number of sightseeing places and activities that will keep tourists engaged on their holiday. Surrounded by a number of temples and other historical places, Kullu has a number of visiting destinations.
One can also try out activities like trekking and yak safari that the city has in store for its visitors. The panoramic view of the hilly hamlet is an add on to the wonderful activities and sightseeing destinations Kullu has to offer to its visitors.
The slopes of McLeod Ganj have one of the most picturesque lakes around. Named after the more-celebrated Dal Lake in Srinagar, this small lake is close to a beautiful village called Tota Rani. Flanked by Deodar trees, that are so typical of the region, lend the lake a mystical ambiance. A small shrine dedicated to Durveshwar Mahadev causes Dal Lake to be considered sacred, and a festival-fair held every year is evidence of that. The mid-altitude lake takes a greenish-hue and has varieties of fish inhabiting the water.
The mist in the mornings and evenings make Dal Lake the perfect place for an introspective walk alone, or with the beloved. If you're lucky, boating in the lake is an amazing experience, when available. The lake next to the Tibetan Children's village is a nice stopover before you proceed to other attractions, and is regularly listed in the places to visit in McLeod Ganj. A kilometre-and-half from Dal Lake is a spot in Naddi that offers a scintillating view of the Kangra valley and Dhauladhar peaks, and is famous as a sunset point.
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handicrafts. There are also items such as woollen clothes, colourful carpets
and beautifully carved jewellery. The very popular Chamba slippers and shawls are also available here.
One can also find a variety of electronic and toy products. Run mostly by the
Tibetans, this place has innumerable products that you can take home as
Activities and attractions:- Shopping
One of the unique places to visit in Dalhousie is the Ganji Pahari. Ganji Pahari means bald hills and as the name states this hill has no flora whatsoever. It is situated approximately 5 km from Dalhousie, on the Pathankot road.
Being in close proximity of the town, this place is easily accessible. It is a hub for all adventurers, as the manoeuvring terrains here make a splendid trekking zone. Reach the pinnacle and be in awe of the breathtaking view. During winters, the Ganji Pahari is bejewelled with snow. One can visit this place any time of the year and enjoy its aura in different seasons.
Activities and attractions:- Trekking and Sightseeing.
Located approximately 2000 M above the sea level, Khajjar is popularly known as the mini Switzerland. So, if you are looking forward to spending some quality time with your better half, then Khajjar is a perfect destination to add flavour to your romance.
Being blessed with dense Deodar forests, snow clad mountains and the captivating Khajjar Lake; this is an ideal picnic spot to be visited with friends and family. For all the nature lovers, Khajjar is a heaven on earth. The antiquated Khajjinag Temple, which was built in the 12th century, is also a well-known attraction here.
Activities and attractions:- Picnic spot, Sightseeing, Photography
The Chamba town is situated on the banks of the River Ravi. It is one of the most intriguing places to visit in Dalhousie. Being an age old princely state, this place is blessed with marvellous architecture. The Chamba Town also proffers innumerable excursions for all you tourists.
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Lately, graphic tees are everywhere. And why not? They come in so many different styles, and they really allow you to express yourself. So myself and some of my new blogger friends decided to get together and share some of our tips for styling graphic tees (click through to see breakdowns of their looks from above):
"For an easy way to dress up a graphic tee, pair it with a bold pencil skirt: try a midi for an on-trend look." Me!
"To add polish to a casual tee topped with denim, pair it with bold jewelry, a slim pencil skirt and strappy heels." Meagan of Meagan's Moda
"Look through your parents' old clothes! I've found a couple staple pieces that I'm not even sure they noticed I stole." Thea of Ever So Thea
"You can dress up an otherwise casual outfit with heels and jewelry, and wearing a monochromatic outfit emphasizes the graphic tee." Laura of Have Need Want
"Style it with overalls for an edgier look" Kayleigh of Kayleigh's Kloset
"Pair your graphic tee with a feminine, flowy skirt (mini, midi or maxi), great heels and a statement necklace for a look that's effortlessly chic and translates well from day to evening." Martha of Sun Fun Fashion
So here's my take on a graphic tee look.
Top: DIY (see here)
Skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: Lifestride
I love graphic tees. They're so easy to dress up or down, and its so easy to make a unique personalized one like I did with this shirt here.
I tend to like graphic tees with the graphic localized higher up on the tee because you can easily tuck them in without half of the image or text disappearing, but my favorite part of them is always how you can find one to fit you so perfectly. I own a bunch of different ones right now, but my favorites are probably this DIY one, and this adorable french one (which you'll see in my next blogpost).


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Just finished up the book "A Random Walk Down Wall Street". It is required reading for my finance course, first few chapters anyway. Started it while on vacation and could not really put it down. I would call this book an excellent perspective, must read before you try to game the market.
However, just to add my 2 cents.
1. The market would not be a random walk if it were not for all the schemes people attempt. Each scheme forces the market to be random. I believe the systematic risk of a any given stock is based on the risk of the leadership of such company. Strong leadership, strong business. Read "Good to Great" to understand. The measurement of risk based on numbers at best (in my opinion) can only be used to predict some for of short run direction. As this information is no better than a chartist and any scheme would just serve to further "A Random Walk".
2. I did not see "Game Theory" discussed at all in the book, though I am sure there must be something out there on the topic. My guess is that unsystematic risk driven by plain old schemes, behavioral finance theory and even arbitrage are no more than forms of game theory. The real scheme would be if everyone learned from each other and played some form of tit-for-tat game theory. However with combination of independent and institution players and the global competitiveness this would not be possible.
As it relates to risk vs return, higher risk in the market only produces more returns for those in control of the risk. If others now your risk they can play against it (sounds game theory to me).
Moral of the story?
a. Long run thinking will be productive, assuming everyone else is coming up with schemes.
(corollary - There could be a situation of long run game theory which destroys you and the market)
b. Short run schemes can pay off, but its not much better than luck and gambling. Even the greatest theory could be undermined with others playing game theory against you. And hence timing of taking your money would just be luck.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) — Jamie Dimon, CEO
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wide-ranging legal cases with multiple government agencies last year
was "the most painful, difficult and nerve-wracking experience that
I have ever dealt with professionally."
In a 30-page annual letter to shareholders released by the company
on Wednesday, Dimon made the comment as he took another step toward
putting behind him the issues that cost the company more than $20
"We thought the best option, perhaps the only sensible option,"
Dimon wrote, "was to acknowledge our issues and settle as much as we
could all at once, albeit at a high price."
But Dimon, 58, appeared to bite his tongue from sharing any further
thoughts on how the company was targeted by prosecutors. "There is
much to say and a lot to be learned in analyzing what happened, but
I am not going to do so in this letter — more distance and
perspective are required."
Dimon also provided more details on the $2 billion of additional
annual spending by the company to comply with new rules and
JPMorgan will have added 13,000 employees through the end of 2014
since the beginning to 2012 for regulatory compliance and risk
control, Dimon said. The company employed about 251,000 people at
the end of December.
Some 8,000 employees are now dedicated solely to combating money
laundering, Dimon said. The company was sanctioned last year by
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than $250 million, from $200 million in 2012, and staffing will rise
to 1,000 people from 600 people. "This effort will continue to grow
exponentially over the years," he wrote.
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Press release from the issuing companyPALO ALTO, Calif.-Sept. 5, 2001--Hewlett-Packard Company today introduced three graphics printers with exceptional color accuracy and remote proofing capabilities. The HP Designjet 10ps, HP Designjet 20ps and HP Designjet 50ps printers are part of a company-wide commercial printing initiative to improve printing and pre-press processes. Graphics professionals can now affordably bring true, pre-press proofing in-house, producing in minutes what previously could take days to complete. Combining remote proofing functionality with color sensing technology, the printers allow graphic designers, printers, pre-press houses or marketing professionals to easily share files over the Internet and print them with the assurance of consistent color from print to print and printer to printer. "The printers achieve superior color consistency by recalibrating every system to the same reference state and embedding the color information in the remote proofing files,'' said Isidre Rosello, lab manager, HP Inkjet Commercial Division. "Using an ultra-precise sensor, the closed-loop color calibration system achieves the ultimate in color accuracy and performance.'' The HP Designjet 10ps is an ideal solution for graphic designers who need a personal printer. The HP Designjet 20ps printer offers extra paper handling and server-based processing -- ideal for workgroup printing. The HP Designjet 50ps printer builds upon the features of the HP Designjet 20ps printer with special software licensed from Heidelberg Druckmaschinen AG to provide a complete pre-press proofing solution. Key specifications of the HP Designjet 10ps, HP Designjet 20ps and HP Designjet 50ps printers include: * Top color accuracy with up to 90 percent of Pantone colors and 100 percent of all major offset color standards (SWOP, EuroScale, TOYO, DIC) through a software Adobe Postscript 3(TM) Raster Image Processor (RIP) for Mac and Windows; * Superior image quality through six-color printing, 2400 x 1200 dots-per-inch output on premium photo paper, HP Photoret III color-layering technology, 4 picoliters drop size and dye black ink; * High-speed printing, even when printing at the "best'' quality -- an 11 x 17-inch full-bleed glossy image on 13 x 19-inch media can be printed in approximately four minutes; * Creation of remote proofing files based on Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) and Job Definition Format (JDF) standards; * Affordable, high-capacity ink cartridges and durable printheads that require little user intervention. New media is available for the HP Designjet printers, including HP Proofing Matte and HP Proofing Semi-gloss for proofs with the look and feel of offset prints and HP Proofing Gloss for premium presentation proofs. Users of the HP Designjet graphics printer have access to online Web support 24 hours a day or they can call the HP Customer Care center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Warranty extensions, as well as installation and network configuration options, also are available. Pricing and Availability The HP Designjet 10ps and HP Designjet 20ps printers are expected to be available this fall. The HP Designjet 50ps printer is expected to be available in spring 2002. Estimated U.S. list prices are as follows(1): HP Designjet 10ps printer $995 HP Designjet 20ps printer $1,795 HP Designjet 50ps printer $3,495
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Say the moon tumbles through the open curtains of your aunt's house and casts the crooked shadow limbs from the tree outside on the wall. Say the shadow looks like the bent outline of a crone, and say she's the old lady from number twelve who died a week ago. Say the flit of owl's wings on the wall makes it look as if she's going to grab you by the neck. What then? Do you cry out in the dark and waken the house, or do you cringe beneath the tucked sheets and wiggle your toes inside the hot water bottle cover for courage?
You don't want Da to think you're what he calls a "namby-pamby gossoon," do you? This is why you suffer the wetness of the bed when you feel the pee coming and you aren't able to get out of the bed and make it to the toilet. Da calls you "piss the bed," and tells Mam you should wash your own bloody bed sheets. You overheard Mam with Mrs. Standish, and how she whispered the words "delicate lad."
This is why you bundle the sheets up in a ball and sleep under the bed. This is why twenty-eight years later your wife will start to sleep in a separate bedroom. Why she arranges for you to see the hypnotist, and then the acupuncturist, and then the psychic. When she asks why you started wetting the bed after ten years of marriage you haven't an answer for her.
Say she knew the truth. Say she dragged her acrylic nail from your navel to your Adam's apple and split you in two, letting the old hag out into the thin night air of the house on Pennington Street. What then? What could you possibly do to hide from the ghost who has lived inside your bladder for all these years?
Say she says, "If I'd known you were a bed-wetter I'd never have married you."
Say you take your wet pajama pants off and creep into the corner beside the dresser with the picture of your Da and Mam in the silver frame you bought from the small antique store on Regina Street. What are you going to do for the rest of the night as the tree shadows climb the wall and the crone comes out of the wardrobe where she's been biding her time? From twenty-eight years distance, Da's voice mocks you as you huddle naked against the wall.


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I'd like to thank everyone for attending my pity party on Tuesday. The resulting comments were a delightful mix of coddling (Nico) and tough love (Wavery). I loved them all, regardless. Even though I had to bribe you.
In Tuesday's post, I mentioned that in the "real world" nearly everything I write is in the form of a highly bulletized presentations (PowerPoint and I, we have a thing). And in last week's post, I told you my husband reconsidered his earlier decision to put family building "on hold" for at least six months, perhaps indefinitely.
Could these two item be related?, you ask. They might be. Perhaps my prodigious PowerPoint skills and exceptional displays of logical thinking are what finally convinced my husband to bend to my will.
Perhaps. (Well, actually not. But let's pretend it did for the rest of this post.)
So, much as Internal Spring uses her lawyerly skills to defend her ovaries against unscrupulous accusers, I present you with my equivalent use of professional expertise: my attempt to convince my husband to toss the "break for 6-months minimum, maybe indefinitely" plan and to sign on for an August IVF cycle.


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For students who show scholarly promise, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering offer scholarships, fellowships, and research or teaching assistantships to full-time students in doctoral programs. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences also offers awards to full-time students in master's programs. Certificate students are not eligible for these awards.
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This is story of Philippe – Calisthenics Academy
Philippe is an independent coach and author of several blogs, articles and books. Between work, his family (including two young children) and his hobby of music, he doesn't have much time to dedicate to exercise.
Although he was active in his youth, Philippe lost most of those habits as life got in the way.In particular, he was finding he didn't have the time, energy or strength for rock climbing, a passion of his.
"I relate in a different way to my body and its intelligence. I feel more confidence to move on and start dreaming of my time as a rock climber."
But that running caused him more and more issues in his knees and tendons, which then entirely killed his enjoyment of sports. And so as he became less and less active, he began to gain weight.
He decided to research some alternatives, and started with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) via Freeletics, realizing after some time that the exercises kept repeating themselves.
"I missed having a logical progression."
The 3 main benefits Philippe has gained with calisthenics
He's fully recovering from long-standing injuries
By pairing a gymnastics training with calisthenics, Philippe is slowly recovering from problems he's had for a long time.
"That's a really, really great part of your program…you don't have to push or force your body toward injuries."
He's integrated movement and exercise into his daily life
Exercise used to be an obligation. It's now become a key part of Philippe's lifestyle. "I'm much more aware of the movement of my body, I do much more stretching and flexibility exercises and feel – for the first time – that this is a real part of the journey."
The principles of calisthenics correlate to his profession
Philippe (along with fellow Calisthenics Academy athlete Hans whose story you can find here), is an organisational coach. The ideas of calisthenics, where working holistically is key, can be found echoed through the core principles of his business. "Most of the companies we work for are not always working as an integrated whole. Departments do not always collaborate. Due to that, a lot of energy is wasted, a lot of frustration is created and a lot of potential is untapped."
"A great part of our work is helping companies outgrow this silo-stage. The link with calisthenics is clear to us. Body-building is more oriented on training isolated muscles. Due to that, the interplay, or coordination between muscles isn't trained, which makes a bodybuilder look very strong, but at the same time not that mobile, agile or flexible. Calisthenics is more oriented on the interplay between muscles, body parts, etc. It's not about looking good, it's about moving in an integrated way."
Calisthenics inspired Philippe to start climbing again
Philippe has a long-lost love of rock climbing and thanks to calisthenics, it's something that his body is always ready to get back into, with the future possibility of his children joining him.
"From time to time I do some bouldering with my son and hope he'll enjoy training with me. Once he has enough weight, we could go climbing together."
It's been 15 years since Philippe regularly rock climbed but calisthenics has allowed him to get back to it. "I feel more confidence to move on and start dreaming of my time as a rock climber." As he goes from strength to strength in his calisthenics journey, it won't be long before he's doing more than just dreaming.
"This feeling of progress, even in small steps, and ability to see it motivates me to keep on going every day"
"Start where you are and don't force yourself to go faster…the program will carry you along the way. Trust it."
Philippe's advice to anyone who is curious about calisthenics
"What I liked was the 'science' of [the] approach., the way you created small steps to make progress."
"I liked the way the progressions were built and I like the easy way to connect with the people developing the program. This gives a feeling of connection or community."


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Conference Paper
Runtime Level Failure Detection and Propagation in HPC Systems," European MPI Users' Group Meeting (EuroMPI '19), Zürich, Switzerland, ACM, September 2019. DOI: 10.1145/3343211.3343225 (1.11 MB)"
Impacts of Multi-GPU MPI Collective Communications on Large FFT Computation," SC'19, Proc. of Workshop on Exascale MPI (ExaMPI), Denver, CO, 2019. (1.6 MB)"
ADAPT: An Event-Based Adaptive Collective Communication Framework," The 27th International Symposium on High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Computing (HPDC '18), Tempe, Arizona, ACM Press, June 2018. DOI: 10.1145/3208040.3208054 (493.65 KB)"


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The NCAA said Wednesday that an outside attorney will review enforcement policies and procedures that were used in the case against the University of Miami. It was another blow for an organization already facing its share of headaches, including these legal fights:
- A class-action federal lawsuit by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon and other players who say the NCAA and its marketing company run an illegal monopoly by licensing their images to third parties, including video game manufacturers.
- A case filed by former Southern Cal assistant football coach Todd McNair, who said the NCAA was ``malicious'' in its investigation into his role in the benefits scandal surrounding former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Frederick Shaller said he was convinced the actions of NCAA investigators were ``over the top.''
- Former Buffalo coach Tim Cohane filed suit more than a decade ago, saying the NCAA and the school colluded to use a recruitment scandal to defame him and destroy his ability to coach basketball. He was forced to resign in 1999 and is awaiting trial.
- Former college football players Derek Owens, Adrian Arrington and Mark Turner and former college soccer player Angela Palacios filed a federal lawsuit suggesting the NCAA has been negligent when it comes to protecting college athletes from head injuries.
- Bleid Sports LLC filed a federal lawsuit, contending the NCAA is committing fraud and antitrust violations by adopting a rule that prevents universities from hosting practices or tournaments in which prospective recruits compete. Bleid Sports is an organizer for national high school basketball tournaments.
- Former college quarterback John Rock is challenging the NCAA's scholarship restrictions after his scholarship was not renewed by Gardner-Webb following the 2010-11 year. The federal suit is seeking unspecified damages for athletes who lost scholarships before the NCAA lifted its prohibition on multiyear scholarships in October 2011.
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, represented by Gov. Thomas W. Corbett, claims the NCAA overstepped its authority and ``piled on'' when it penalized Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The sanctions include $60 million in fines.
Monika Mathur of the AP News Research Center contributed to this report.


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What Colleges Offer Massage Therapy Programs?
Aspiring massage therapists have many different educational opportunities available to them and can find programs at community colleges, academies and for-profit institutes. Most well-known programs are approved by the American Massage Therapy Association and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Schools offering Holistic Health Practitioner degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
Requirements to Become a Massage Therapist
Massage therapists are trained to work the soft-tissue muscle of a client's body in order to relieve pain, reduce stress and improve circulation. As of 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 45 U.S. states impose some regulation on professional massage therapists, up to and including requiring them to receive licensure or certification. Requirements vary by state, but most demand that aspiring massage therapists complete an approved training program and pass either a state or national exam. Most massage therapy programs take between 500 and 1,000 hours to complete and are offered at community colleges, vocational institutions and other types of schools. Some of these schools are listed below.
Important Facts About Massage Therapy Programs
|Certificate/Degree Levels
|Master Massage Practitioner certificate and associate's degrees are available
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, seated massage, seaweed wrap, moisture treatments, exfoliating treatments, sugar scrubs
|Online Availability
|Fully available
|Median Salary (2018)
|Job Outlook (2016-2026)
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
IntelliTec College
IntelliTec College, with campuses in Grand Junction and Pueblo, Colorado, has a professional certificate program in massage therapy. Graduates of the massage therapist career-training program are prepared to sit for professional massage therapy certifications. Graduates are also eligible to apply for massage therapist licenses that may be required by a city or region.
National Holistic Institute
National Holistic Institute is a college of massage therapy in Emeryville, California. The massage therapy certification program was established in 1979 and offers a number of professional massage therapy certification courses. National Holistic Institute has professional massage therapists on its faculty who teach a wide range of massage techniques. Students at National Holistic Institute learn how to draw out and assess the client's individual needs and develop a customized massage program to address those needs. The topics taught at National Holistic Institute are in three main categories:
- Massage therapy and practice
- Career development
- Hands-on practical experience
Sunstate Academy
Sunstate Academy in Clearwater, Florida, has a 600-hour program that is taught by trained professionals and prepares students to sit for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCETMB) examination. This massage therapy certification program is designed to meet both state and national requirements. The program takes approximately five months to complete.
Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon, offers a two-year degree program in massage therapy. Upon completion of studies, the graduate will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy. Central Oregon Community College also offers one-year and two-year certificate programs in the subject.
To continue researching, browse degree options below for course curriculum, prerequisites and financial aid information. Or, learn more about the subject by reading the related articles below:


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- High machine availability
- High precision
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Application Solutions
- Airboxes in conveyor technology
- Linear solenoid for fall protection
- Rotary solenoid in pallet separator & turning stations
General Requirements for Handling, Assembly and Conveyor Technology
Adaptable systems with modular expandability not only reduce your engineering efforts, but also add flexibility and speed to your manufacturing equipment or infeed system.
Products and solutions in the printing and paper handling industry are distinguished by specific properties that must meet the demands of the field of application. Through our many years of experience with customer projects, we have acquired an industry know-how that goes far beyond processing customer specifications. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation is your development partner with the competence of consultants in the area of stock and conveyor technology.
Machine parts and materials in modern facilities are often pushed to the limits of what is physically possible, because speed means cash for your customers. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation supports industrial communication in real-time and simulates solutions even before the first prototype is made.
Constant quality
Rapid and precise processes must be able to run for hours, or even days, with the same quality, which is usually implemented through costly feedback loops. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation provides you with customer-specific, mechatronic solutions to optimize automatic processes.
As well as speed, there is also your requirement to produce with the highest precision. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation supports you with tested technical solutions that give you a competitive edge.
Machine availability
Facilities and machines should always be operational and downtimes as short as possible and, above all, scheduled. With ReCoM we can support you in the recording of machine parameters and their evaluation. This will reduce your maintenance costs and at the same time increase the availability of your machines.
Environmental compatibility
Something that today is taken for granted: All consumables and production equipment must be environmentally compatible. We comply with EU Directives and German laws on the prevention of environmental pollution through electrical and electronic equipment – the protection of the environment is important to us.
Our Benefits for you in Handling, Assembly and Conveyor Technology
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are precise
Only if your products always work with the highest precision, you will get genuine advantages in the market. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation makes use of active principles in solenoid technology and pneumatics and combines them with sensors and electronics into an intelligent solution. These can be used to make highly precise format adjustments, for example.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are often innovations
Sometimes a component needs to perform work for which there are no tested solutions as yet. We can support you with our experienced employees, analyze actual states and identify reserves in performance. We are aware of the state of technology and we are constantly developing new ideas and approaches to solutions.And if you want, we can do this together with you. Try us out!
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are long-lasting
Mechanical plant parts must be low-maintenance and long-lasting. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation tests product specifications for function and wear, so that a long product life is guaranteed. Profit from our experience.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are fast
Fast machines require fast components in all facility parts. Kendrion Kuhnke Automation has the necessary experience to obtain the maximum from pneumatic and magnetic systems. For this reason, we use Ethernet-based real-time solutions for controls and drives, with EtherCAT.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are intelligent and clone-protected
Speed, precision and process reliability are important. Even in the construction of machines and electronics, we can support you with modern computer simulation. Only through the interpretation of simulation results and corresponding changes to the model optimum solutions for machine movements can be achieved. This technological know-how of automation solutions also protects Kendrion Kuhnke Automation from illegal clones. We are putting an end to product piracy – a genuine added value for you.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation solutions are energy-efficient
The energy needs for detailed solutions must also be tailored to the overall concept of a facility. In this respect, Kendrion Kuhnke Automation also looks at the overall picture and helps to reduce energy costs, for example with a decentralized vacuum or pressure air generation as needed.


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Messing Around
Last night I got bored with my work, so I started programming. Well, actually I already was programming, so I didn't actually start programming, but I did start programming something different. Damn, I sound like a loser. But if you're running Windows you should download the little game I made and tell me what you think of it.
Doesn't work? You may have to install the VB runtime libraries.
Update on Updates
Hey, check out this nifty chart that Chris Moon made me. He's a real whiz at Microsoft Excel.
monzy.com update statistics
I sure did go crazy those first few weeks. Then I started slacking off. If you disregard the four weeks of winter vacation, the data seem to fit an exponential curve, so maybe the number of my updates will sort of asymptotically approach the once-a-week mark. Or perhaps just to fight the pattern I'll throw together a quick deluge of updates that will introduce a nice spike into the graph.
Episode I
Star Wars fans can be a rowdy bunch. When the nervous theater personnel finally opened the outer doors to Waterworks Cinema last night, the massive crowd surged forth in a hysteric frenzy of pushing and shoving. I suppose that it was only to be expected; after hours and hours of waiting in line, nobody wanted any more delays. The official showtime was 12:01 AM, and the fans refused to tolerate a 12:02 AM show.
After a great deal of jostling and elbow-dodging, we finally made it through the inner doors and into the theater, where we found some empty seats. Much to our dismay (and the dismay of the fans around us), we discovered that the movie would not start immediately. Apparently a local radio station had made some sort of promotional deal with the theater, and as a result, a disc jockey was standing in front of the movie screen next to a banner reading 105.9 The X. Armed with a large microphone, the DJ was spouting a barrage of typically inane DJ banter intended to psyche up a crowd that could not possibly become any more enthusiastic.
I'm here broadcasting live at the very first Pittsburgh screening of The Phantom Menace, and boy, does the crowd look pumped!
(pointing microphone at crowd)
Are you excited or what guys?
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
Yeah, maybe if you shut up and sit down they can start the movie!
Heh heh, yes, they certainly do sound excited! Now it's time for the costume contest!
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
We don't want any damn contest! Start the movie already!
DJ: (pretending not to notice the comments)
Hey you, dressed like Qui-Gon — come up here so we can get a look at you!
(An extremely fat man dressed in a Jedi robe approaches the front of the theater, carrying a green lightsaber.)
What do you think, everyone? Lookin' good!
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
Lookin' FAT.
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
WAY too fat for Qui-Gon.
(The Qui-Gon impersonator attempts to twirl his lightsaber.)
He's certainly got the moves!
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
He's certainly got the FAT!
All right, great job Qui-Gon! You can sit down now. So are you guys ready for some Star Wars?
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
Why else do you think I was waiting outside in the rain for seven hours?
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
Shut up! Shut the fuck UP, fatass!
DJ: (becoming rather nervous)
Ha ha, they really do sound excited. You know guys, the critics didn't seem to like this movie, but screw the critics, you know?
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
Screw you, you know?
(The crowd cheers loudly.)
So did you guys remember to pee? It's a long movie, after all!
Rowdy Member of Crowd:
How about I piss on YOU if you don't shut the fuck up?
Let's roll the movie! And remember to listen to 105.9 The X!
(As the DJ leaves the front of the theater, a fan rips down the 105.9 banner, eliciting thunderous applause from the crowd.)
Song Transcriptions
Ever since that nifty Swiss lyrics server got shut down by the Man, it's been kind of a hassle finding the lyrics to my favorite songs. LyricsHQ is a reasonable substitute, but its library is far less extensive. Today I was looking for the lyrics to a few songs and I couldn't find them anywhere, so I decided to transcribe the lyrics myself. I'll present them here for you to enjoy.
Around the World
by Daft Punk
Around the world, around the world.
Around the world, around the world.
Repeat 129 times.
Fucking in Heaven
by Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim is fucking in heaven.
Fatboy Slim is fucking in heaven.
Fatboy Slim is fucking in heaven.
Fucking in fucking in fucking in heaven.
Repeat 36 times.
Land of 1000 Dances
by Wilson Pickett
Na, na na na na,
Na na na na, na na na, na na na,
Na na na na.
Symphony Number 5 in C Minor, First Movement
by Ludwig Van Beethoven
Dum dum dum DUUUM,
Dum dum dum DUUUM.
Dum dum dum dum, dum dum dum dum, DUM DUM DUM DUM!
Dum dum dum dum, dum dum dum dum, DUM DUM DUM DUM!
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Toni Morrison's World of Fiction
Toni Morrison's World of Fiction
Toni Morrison has said that she "never planned to be a writer." The closest her ambitions took her to a creative life was an early dream of becoming a dancer. But her destiny was writing, even if she didn't know it for a long time. Finally, in her late thirties, she found that writing was not only pleasurable but also necessary for her. Prior to starting her writing career Morrison was increasingly bothered by the feeling that life had somehow passed her by. "I used to really belong in this world," she thought to herself, but "at some point I didn't belong here anymore." The experience of working on her first novel changed all that. As she poured her imagination into her story, and the characters took on life, she became aware of the miraculous rewards of the creative act. "I was everybody," she discovered. "And I fell in love with myself. I reclaimed myself and the world." Moreover, she discovered that writing "was a way of knowing, a way of thinking" that she found "really necessary." Since then, guided by these feelings, Morrison has gone on to write so impressively that she is now recognized as one of the foremost novelists of her time.
Morrison was born Chloe Anthony Wofford on February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio, the second of four children. Both her parents had arrived in this steel mill town on the banks of Lake Erie from the South. Since they happened to be black, they thought of the South not as home but as a region from which they had escaped. Morrison's father had left Georgia because of racist atrocities which haunted him all his life. Thus he became a racist himself, believing he was justified in hating all whites . . .


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SUVs now all-year-round vehicles
SUV sales no longer peak in winter, a finance company has revealed – because sales are now strong all year round.
Magnitude Finance reports that this contrasts with previous years, where SUV sales traditionally rose in the final three months of the year: during October-December in 2009-2011, SUV finance applications grew by more than a third.
Now, however, the pronounced rise is not there – because demand remains strong throughout the year.
Magnitude director Tim Marlow said: "The harsh winter of 2009/10 saw an increase in luxury 4×4 purchases via finance which has continue to the point that we now see demand remaining consistently high throughout the years.
"The weather is still a factor but the overriding reason is how much enjoyment people get from driving Range Rovers, Porsche Cayennes, BMW X5 and Audi Q7s, regardless of the season."
He added that a lot of Magnitude's rich customers, who use the firm to finance the latest sports cars and supercars, also own a luxury SUV: they are seen as, said Marlow, "the perfect vehicle for transporting the family or travelling long distances for business purposes on a daily basis.
"In addition to a top specification Range Rover or Cayenne, they will also own some thing more exotic for use purely for enjoyment during holidays or on a Saturday afternoon."
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|Archived February 20, 2019
Diamondback Terrapin Still Vulnerable to Human Activities
This is the home of the diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin). Terrapins are small turtles, with females rarely exceeding 9 inches in length. Males in the same population are always smaller than adult females. The terrapin is the only species of turtle in the United States that routinely occupies brackish-water habitats, occurring in tidal creeks of estuaries along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Cape Cod, MA, to Corpus Christi, TX.
Roger Conant, one of America's most famous herpetologists, called terrapins the "most celebrated of American turtles." His comment was based on the fact that terrapins were heavily exploited as a food source for privileged members of society in the 1800s and early 1900s. With increasing demand for terrapins by epicures, prices soared, and a market was born to supply the big eastern cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Thus, the terrapin became one of the most economically important reptiles in the world.
In recognition of the demand for terrapins, the State of Maryland enacted a law in 1878 providing a closed season and a size limit for the species, but it was almost too late: prices increased with demand, and wild stocks became depleted. In response, the United States Government initiated studies of captive propagation. The terrapin fad finally died out around the time of Prohibition, and populations recovered from the several decades of exploitation. Human activities, however, are once again causing declines in terrapin populations, as shown by various studies, including a long-term population study by myself and others in South Carolina.
Beneath the apparent calm of the terrapin habitat in South Carolina lies a world in tumult. Each day, water levels fluctuate by almost 6 feet as the creeks flush in and out with the inexorable pull of the tide. This fluctuation causes profound changes in the direction and speed of tidal flow, water temperature, and salinity. Punctuating these daily changes are hurricanes that brush or hit Charleston, SC, on average once every 5 1/2 years. Hurricanes commonly generate large storm surges on top of already-impressive tides. According to one source, a hurricane hit Charleston in 1752, causing a storm surge that nearly covered the entire downtown area. When the wind shifted, the water level fell 5 ft in 10 minutes. Given the relatively long lives of terrapins (possibly as much as 40 years), they are likely to live through several hurricanes in South Carolina.
I had the good fortune to study the daily lives and annual cycles of activity of terrapins at Kiawah Island, SC, from 1983 to the present with my colleague Whit Gibbons, a professor of ecology and senior research ecologist at the University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. What we discovered was amazing. Despite their small size, terrapins are powerful swimmers. Females are capable of making round-trip nesting journeys of more than 5 km from the salt marsh to beach dunes. Yet most terrapins are remarkable homebodies, inhabiting not only the same creek from year to year, but commonly the same small reach of water. Of 442 individuals that were recaptured 1 year or more after their initial capture, only 25 had changed locations from one tidal creek to another. This site fidelity appeared to be unchanged even after such major hurricanes as Hurricane Hugo in 1989, packing 140-mile/hour winds.
On the whole, the ability of terrapins to stay in the same tidal creek despite daily tidal fluctuations and storms is but one reflection of the remarkable resiliency of the salt-marsh ecosystem. Palmettos and cordgrass bend and flex in all but the most severe of hurricanes, and tidal meanders give way to waves and tides in ways that ultimately preserve the characteristics of this dynamic landscape. Severe storms are all part of the cycle of life in the salt-marsh ecosystem, much like fires in forest systems. Only recently have scientists come to appreciate the value of natural disturbances in maintaining the health of ecosystems.
Today, the terrapin faces new threats, including death by drowning in blue-crab (Callinectes sapidus) traps, habitat degradation (past and present), and negative interactions associated with human recreational activities. One study suggested that heavy beach use may reduce nesting by terrapins, and noted increased rates of propeller injury on nesting females as boat use increased in the study area. As a result of human impacts, terrapin populations are declining in some areas, with significant local declines documented in Florida and some parts of South Carolina.
The site tenacity of this little turtle makes it especially vulnerable to incidental capture in crab traps set in creeks near public-access points. Limited movement among tidal creeks means that once terrapins are trapped out of one area, a long time will elapse before another population can become established. Without continued protection, the future looks uncertain for the "most celebrated of American turtles."
in this issue:
cover story:
Adriatic Sea Sediment-Transport Cruise
Assateague Island Vegetation Mapping
Field-Testing New Portable Drilling System
Diamondback Terrapin
Woods Hole Field Center Open House
St. Petersburg Field Center Open House
Fourth-Graders Tour St. Petersburg Field Center
Effects of Fishing Activities on Benthic Habitats
Planning Gas-Hydrates Research
Science and Politics in Ecosystem Decisions
Louisiana Coastal-Restoration Advisory Board
Air Medical Transport Center Tour
|Archived February 20, 2019


text: Pia Jackson continues her quest for fitness, trying "Anything but the Gym" and visits the lovely Lisa Lamberti at the Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon. The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon is about to celebrate their 1st anniversary and will be giving away all sorts of freebies as part of this October's celebrations. For more information please phone Lisa directly on: 0208 947 8601 or 07984920232 www.thepilatesclinic.com @thepilatesclnic


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How to Recognize the Investment Value of Stocks
Imagine that you like eggs and you're buying them at the store. In this example, the eggs are like companies whose stock you might invest in, and the prices represent the prices that you would pay for the companies' stock. The grocery store is the stock market. What if two brands of eggs are similar, but one costs $2.99 a carton, and the other costs $3.99? Which would you choose?
Odds are that you'd look at both brands, judge their quality, and, if they're indeed similar, take the cheaper eggs. The eggs at $3.99 are overpriced. The same is true of stocks. What if you compare two companies that are similar in every respect but have different share prices? All things being equal, the cheaper price has greater value for the investor.
But the egg example has another side. What if the quality of the two brands of eggs is significantly different, but their prices are the same? If one brand of eggs is stale, of poor quality, and priced at $2.99 and the other brand is fresh, of superior quality, and also priced at $2.99, which would you get?
You'd probably take the good brand because they're better eggs. Perhaps the lesser eggs are an acceptable purchase at $1.99, but they're definitely overpriced at $2.99. The same example works with stocks. A poorly run company isn't a good choice if you can buy a better company in the marketplace at the same — or a better — price.
Comparing the value of eggs may seem overly simplistic, but doing so does cut to the heart of stock investing. Eggs and egg prices can be as varied as companies and stock prices. As an investor, you must make it your job to find the best value for your investment dollars. (Otherwise, you get egg on your face. You saw that one coming, right?)